A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week…
Saturday 12 January, Creative Space
Every 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 us games and activities to help us connect with our inner artist! This session will be a mix of music, laughs and role play and everyone is welcome to join in.
Saturday 12 January (10am – 12 noon), Sunday 13 January (11am – 1pm)
Digital Skills for Arabic Speakers
These classes are delivered in Arabic and English and are a great way to gain confidence with using computers for email, internet, shopping, banking and creating all kinds of documents. Spaces are limited so please call the Welcoming office on 346 8577 or email [email protected] to book your place.
Monday 14 January, Open Book Reading Group
10-12pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us every week as we discover new authors and stories together. This is a lovely way to meet new people and enjoy reading together.
*New Activity*
Monday 14 January, Women’s Cafe
Every Monday, 10.30-12.30, Oxgangs Library, EH13 9LY
Join us for a new weekly women’s cafe, at Oxgangs Library! This fun, free, friendly group is for any women in Edinburgh who would like to meet up, meet new people and explore different cultures. Children welcome!
*New Time*
Monday 14 January, Employment Workshop
3-5pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Drop in to Leon’s employment workshop for a chat about what support you need with your CV, interview prep or application writing. He will be able to refer you for a 1 to 1 appointment with more support.
*New Activity*
Tuesday 15 January, Women’s Cafe
Every Tuesday, 10.30-12.30, Westerhailes Library, EH14 2ST
Join us for a new weekly women’s cafe, at Oxgangs Library! This fun, free, friendly group is for any women in Edinburgh who would like to meet up, meet new people and explore different cultures. Children welcome!
Tuesday 15 January, Gym & Swim Session
3-5pm, Leith Victoria Gym & Swimming Pool
Our weekly gym and swim session has a new day! We will meet at Leith Victoria at 3pm (there will not be a meeting point at The Welcoming), for our workout session! Join us to use the gym, or have a relaxing swim, for just £1.
Tuesday 15 January, Games Night
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly games night on the 5th floor! We have a range of activities available, including table tennis, pool and a great selection of board games.
Wednesday 16 January, Scotland for Newcomers – Fruitmarket Gallery
Meet at 3pm at The Welcoming or at the gallery (EH1 1DF) at 3.45pm
Do you like art? Join us on Wednesday for a trip to the Fruitmarket Gallery! The Fruitmarket Gallery is a contemporary art gallery so we are guarantee to see some new and exciting art.
Singing Group will return next week – Wednesday 23 January
Thursday 17 January, Wee Blether
Every Thursday, 3.30-5pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join our new weekly conversation activity, The Wee Blether! This is a chance to enjoy informal conversations within a small comfortable group. The session is run by volunteers Pirjo and Eva. There will be 8 spaces per week, but you don’t need to book in advance.
Friday 18 January, Welcoming Lunch
12.15-1.15, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Come along to the first floor and join us for a friendly, relaxed lunch. We will have a selection of sandwiches and salads from Pret, we look forward to seeing you all there!
Friday 18 January, Conversation Cafe
1.30-3.30pm, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly Conversation Cafe! This is a chance to meet new people, and chat with local volunteers. Each week we will have a new topic for activities and discussion.
*New Time*
Friday 18 January, Employment Workshop
2-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Drop in to Leon’s employment workshop for a chat about what support you need with your CV, interview prep or application writing. He will be able to refer you for a 1 to 1 appointment with more support.
Every Day at The Welcoming, English language classes
See our timetable for all the details.