Your Local Calendar
This website is your local hub for everything happening across Greater Craigmillar, you can explore events, follow your favourite groups, join fun community challenges. It’s designed to be simple, friendly, and a fun way to stay connected with what’s going on in your area.
Explore All EventsWeekly Activities Clubs, Groups and Classes
Weekly Activities, Clubs, Groups and Classes Across the Greater Craigmillar communities there is a wide range of support, activities, and opportunities being delivered by local organisations every week.
Breakfast Club
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Open in Google MapsParent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.
Community Walking Group
Our Community Walking Group at Hays Community Hub brings people together to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air, and great company. Open to all ages and abilities, the group promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social connection. Members can enjoy guided walks around the local are…
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
Men in Sheds
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday
The store,Chapel Court EH15 4EF (Behind Robin Chapel)
Open in Google MapsGot Time on your hands? Need Something to do to get out of the house? Interested in DIY or woodworking? Want to get involved with a project? Come along to the men in shgeds and see what we are up to.Contact Mark on 07717664632
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Mindful Mother's Circle
Weekly peer support and social group for mums of children of any age. We have a mix of informal social sessions, workshops (like arts/crafts, cooking, jewellery, pampering) and talks, like from VOCAL, or family support service, and occasional trips. Snacks available each week. Children under 1 can …
Cosy Knitters
osy Knitters is a welcoming, community-led knitting group based at Hays Community Hub. The group brings together an intergenerational and diverse mix of participants, creating a friendly space where people can connect, learn new skills, and support one another while knitting. Members knit both f…
Words for Wellbeing
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bridgend Farmhouse 41 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWords for Wellbeing, join Ellie from Word Well for an engaging session focused on creation and learning. Cost: £6 / £5 with a neighbour’s card membership.
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Sudanese Choir
The Sudanese Choir session is one of the regular weekly activities held at the hub. A welcoming space to sing traditional and contemporary Sudanese songs, where people from the community can come together and connect through music.
Breakfast Club
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Open in Google MapsParent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.
Community Walking Group
Our Community Walking Group at Hays Community Hub brings people together to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air, and great company. Open to all ages and abilities, the group promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social connection. Members can enjoy guided walks around the local are…
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
Men in Sheds
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday
The store,Chapel Court EH15 4EF (Behind Robin Chapel)
Open in Google MapsGot Time on your hands? Need Something to do to get out of the house? Interested in DIY or woodworking? Want to get involved with a project? Come along to the men in shgeds and see what we are up to.Contact Mark on 07717664632
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Mindful Mother's Circle
Weekly peer support and social group for mums of children of any age. We have a mix of informal social sessions, workshops (like arts/crafts, cooking, jewellery, pampering) and talks, like from VOCAL, or family support service, and occasional trips. Snacks available each week. Children under 1 can …
Cosy Knitters
osy Knitters is a welcoming, community-led knitting group based at Hays Community Hub. The group brings together an intergenerational and diverse mix of participants, creating a friendly space where people can connect, learn new skills, and support one another while knitting. Members knit both f…
Words for Wellbeing
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bridgend Farmhouse 41 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWords for Wellbeing, join Ellie from Word Well for an engaging session focused on creation and learning. Cost: £6 / £5 with a neighbour’s card membership.
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Sudanese Choir
The Sudanese Choir session is one of the regular weekly activities held at the hub. A welcoming space to sing traditional and contemporary Sudanese songs, where people from the community can come together and connect through music.
Greater Craigmillar Events – Right Here, Right Now
Looking for what’s on in Niddrie and across Greater Craigmillar areas? You're in the right place. From Craigmillar to Bingham, Magdalene to Greendykes – if it's happening locally, you’ll find it here. Community meet-ups, sports, family days, music, and more — all in one spot. Welcome to your go-to local guide. Check in, get involved, stay connected.
Edinburgh Food Project
Craigmillar Chapel Court Garden Sessions
Fri, Aug 14
10:00-15:00
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing
Open in Google MapsLearn new skills and help shape a brand new community garden at the Thistle Fou…
Community Renewal Trust
Peer Support for Positive Change
Mon, Aug 17
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Community Renewal Bingham
Open in Google MapsPeer Support for Positive Change Would you like to make a positive change in…
Carr Gomm
CULTURE FAMILY DAY
Sat, Sep 19
12.30-3pm
Craigmillar castle park playp…
Open in Google MapsCommunity led, family friendly event inviting All for a free fun packed day wit…