Join us TODAY for a trip to the City Arts Centre. We’re going to see an exhibition about immigration which encourages discussion and increases the understanding of community building. Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm or at 3:45pm at the
What’s on at The Welcoming 2nd-8th Feb
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 2 February, Beginners Salsa at Creative SpaceEvery Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Join us this Saturday for a one-off participant led salsa class! No experience necessary.
Introducing Tesfu Gessesse, Director of The Welcoming
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new Director of The Welcoming. Martha Fleming, the Chair of our Board, has written an introductory letter which is shared below. “The Board are delighted to announce the appointment of
What’s on at The Welcoming 26th Jan – 1st Feb
Saturday 26 January, Creative SpaceEvery Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Join us on Saturday for Creative Space, our weekly arts session on the 5th floor. There will be a variety of activities to enjoy, including painting, drawing, board
What’s on at The Welcoming 12th-18th Jan
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 12 January, Creative SpaceEvery Saturday, 12-4pm on the 5th floor at The Welcoming Join us this Saturday for a special workshop led by our participant Angelo, who will share with
Happy New Year – timetable this week
After a short break over the festive period, we’re back with our regular timetable of activities and are looking forward to welcoming you all back in 2019! This week we will be running a reduced timetable as we ease ourselves
In the Spotlight – Farewell Elaine
We’re ending the year saying a very fond farewell to our Co-Director Elaine Mowat. Read about Elaine’s reflections on her time with the Welcoming. She’ll be greatly missed. We wish her all the best for the exciting things that lie
Festive Hours
We will be running a limited number of activities over the next two weeks for our festive break. The Welcoming office will be closed on 24th-26th December, and 31st Dec-2nd January. On Thursday 27th December, Friday 28th December, Thursday 3rd
Your Edinburgh, Employability Feedback
Welcoming participant, Diana, recently shared some feedback about the support she received from Leon whilst looking for a new job. She has started a new accountancy job which she says she wouldn’t have been able to get, if it wasn’t
What’s on at The Welcoming 15th-21st Dec
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… It’s our last full week of activities in 2018, make sure you pop in to see us before the festive break! We will be reducing activities and classes between