A look ahead to what’s happening at The Welcoming this week…
Saturday 24 March, Creative Space
11am-3pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us this Saturday at Creative Space 11am – 3pm for the usual friendly fun and games with coffee and snacks.
*Cancelled*
Monday 26 March, Open Book Reading Group
Open Book Reading Group is on a short Easter break. Join us again in 2 weeks, on Monday 9th April to share books and stories.
*Monthly Activity*
Monday 26 March, Cycling for Newcomers
Last Monday of every month, 1pm at The Welcoming
Join us for our monthly bike ride around the beautiful Edinburgh bike paths! This group is a great way to explore new routes and meet new people. If you would like to borrow a bike from The Welcoming please email [email protected]
Monday 26 March, Friendship Group
Every Monday, 3-4.30pm- spaces must be booked
We have a couple of spaces available for our Friendship Group on a Monday afternoon. You must sign up for this session, and spaces are on a first come first served basis. This is a small, friendly and welcoming shared space where we will have conversation on a topic decided by participants on the day. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] by midday on Monday.
Monday 26 March, Jogging Group
Every Monday 6-7pm, meet at The Welcoming
Do you want to meet new people, explore new places and be a bit more active? Our fun, free and friendly jogging group could be for you! This group is suitable for beginners, we will be starting slowly and building up each week. There will also be regular jogging for those who have run with us before. If it is your first time with the group you will need to register with Jog Scotland, you can do this online beforehand.
*Last session*
Tuesday 27 March, Home Energy Advice Surgery
This is the last in our series of Home Energy Advice surgeries. Chiara and Victoria will be here to give you help and advice with your gas and electricity bills.
Tuesday 27 March, Table Tennis Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Have you been along to our Table Tennis Tuesday sessions yet? These open and self-led ping pong sessions are a great chance to meet new people, and practise a new skill.
*One off event*
Wednesday 28 March, Welcoming Business Breakfast
8.45-9.45am, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Join us for a very special Business Breakfast on the first floor of The Welcoming, where we will be joined by special guest Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism & External Affairs. This is a great opportunity to practise English, meet new people and see one of Scotland’s top politicians in action! Croissants and strong coffee will be provided!
Wednesday 28 March, Scotland for Newcomers – Muriel Spark Exhibition at the National Library
Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm, or 3.45pm at the National Library, EH1 1EW
“I often wonder if we were all characters in one of God’s dreams” – Muriel Spark is one of Scotland’s most famous writers who lived a very interesting life around the world. Join us on Wednesday to see an exhibition all about her life and work…with an optional quiz!
Wednesday 28 March, Welcoming Choir
Every Wednesday, 7.20-9pm, Stockbridge Parish Church, Saxe Coburg St
The choir are back in their regular rehearsal space in Stockbridge! An international choir in the heart of Edinburgh. Whether you’re new to the city or you’ve lived here for years, join us and help build a community choir together! The choir meets every Wednesday evening from 7.20pm – no previous choir experience is required.
Thursday 29 March, Gym Session
Every Thursday, 3-5pm, Meet at The Welcoming
Did you make a New Years Resolution to be more active? We’re starting some new weekly gym sessions, which will help you discover gym facilities in Edinburgh and will be a good way to meet new people. You will need to bring £1, and wear comfortable clothes. All abilities welcome!
*New Session*
Thursday 29 March, Mindfulness
Every Thursday, 3-5pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us on Thursday afternoon for a beginners Mindfulness session.
Friday 30 March – Monday 2nd April, Welcoming Closed
The Welcoming will be closed on Friday 30th & Saturday 31st of March, as well as Monday 2nd April. This is for the public holidays over Easter weekend. There will be no classes or Creative Space activities on these days, but all sessions will restart on Tuesday 2nd April.
Every Day at The Welcoming – English language classes
See our timetable for all the details.