Greater Craigmillar Community Calendar - Events in Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham, Craigmillar Castle Parks, Greendykes and surrounding areas

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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.

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Weekly 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.

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Venchie Children & Young People's Project
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Breakfast Club

Group Weekly Children

7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

61 Niddrie Mains Terrace

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Parent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.

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Niddrie Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Places for People
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Community Walking Group

Group Weekly All Ages

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Monday

Hays Community Hub, 4 Hay Avenue, EH164AQ

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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…

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Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
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Cosy Knitters

Group Weekly All Ages

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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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…

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Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
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Parkinson Cafe

Class Weekly Adults

2:48 PM - 4:49 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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Parkinson Social Cafe - drop in All are welcome

Free
Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
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Sudanese Choir

Group Weekly All Ages

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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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.

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Niddrie Monday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
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Craigmillar Solidarity Network

Group Weekly All Ages

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday

Hays Community Hub, 1 Hay Avenue

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Local voluntary action group organising solidarity fundraising events. Meets monthly and events every 4 to 6 months.

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Niddrie Monday
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Venchie Children & Young People's Project
Organiser
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Breakfast Club

Group Weekly Children

7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

61 Niddrie Mains Terrace

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Parent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.

Membership
Niddrie Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Places for People
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Community Walking Group

Group Weekly All Ages

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Monday

Hays Community Hub, 4 Hay Avenue, EH164AQ

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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…

Free
Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
Organiser
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Cosy Knitters

Group Weekly All Ages

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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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…

Free
Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
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Parkinson Cafe

Class Weekly Adults

2:48 PM - 4:49 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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Parkinson Social Cafe - drop in All are welcome

Free
Niddrie Monday
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Places for People
Organiser
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Sudanese Choir

Group Weekly All Ages

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday

4 Hay Avenue

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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.

Free
Niddrie Monday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
Organiser
🌟

Craigmillar Solidarity Network

Group Weekly All Ages

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday

Hays Community Hub, 1 Hay Avenue

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Local voluntary action group organising solidarity fundraising events. Meets monthly and events every 4 to 6 months.

Free
Niddrie Monday

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.

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Jul
Picnic in the Park

Thu, Jul 2

12:00pm - 14:00pm

All Ages

PICNIC IN THE PARK IS BACK! Join us for an afternoon of community fun at Bingh…

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3
Jul
Nature Trees: Summer Trees and Stories

Fri, Jul 3

2 - 3.30pm

Craigmillar Castle Park at th…

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All Ages

This interactive workshop will be facilitated by Elly Kinross who works in Crai…

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7
Jul
Sports Memory

Tue, Jul 7

1.30-3.00pm

Hays Community Hub , 4 Hay Av…

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All Ages

Love to talk about sport? Sporting Memories clubs are for older people to come …

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7
Jul
Walk 'n' Wheel

Tue, Jul 7

12pm - 2pm

Community Renewal Trust, 31 B…

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All Ages

Walking & wheeling inclusive session exploring our local area, meeting at Commu…

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15
Jul
Make Your Mark - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork

Wed, Jul 15

10.30am to 12.30pm

Niddrie Mill Community Garden…

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All Ages

Community Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…

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16
Jul
Bingham Pet Show

Thu, Jul 16

12pm

Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…

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All Ages

Bring along your furry (or reptilian) friends to Bingham Park to win in a varie…

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16
Jul
Make Your Mark Session 2 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork

Thu, Jul 16

10.30am to 12.30pm

Niddrie Mill Community Garden…

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Community Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…

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17
Jul
Make Your Mark Session 3 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork

Fri, Jul 17

10.30am to 12.30pm

Niddrie Mill Community Garden…

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Community Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…

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18
Jul
Make Your Mark Session 4 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork

Sat, Jul 18

10.30am to 12.30pm

Niddrie Mill Community Garden…

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All Ages

Community Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…

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18
Jul
TUIC Big Give Away Day

Sat, Jul 18

11-1500

Trade Unions In Communities

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All Ages

A fun packed day with music, food, face painting, and stalls with clothes, toys…

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21
Jul
Free Mindulness Course for People Living with Chronic Pain

Tue, Jul 21

18:00

Adults

Free 8 week online course starting 21st July 2026 at 6-8pm Our sessions are …

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24
Jul
Family Workshop: Storytelling and Craft

Fri, Jul 24

1 - 3.30

Craigmillar Castle Park at th…

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All Ages

Join wonderful storyteller Dougie McKay for some tales of summer and nature and…

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25
Jul
Sandy's Mini Festival

Sat, Jul 25

11am - 2pm

Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …

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All Ages

This is a community event with live music, world foods, table sales, bouncy cas…

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30
Jul
Summer Family BBQ

Thu, Jul 30

12pm-3pm

Thistle Foundation Centre of …

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All Ages

Come join us at Thistle Foundation for a Summer Family BBQ! We will have plenty…

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31
Jul
Family Workshop: Woodland Musical Instruments

Fri, Jul 31

1 - 3.30

Craigmillar Castle Park at th…

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All Ages

Join us in Craigmillar Castle Park to make some noise! We will be making instr…

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4
Aug
IntoUniversity school leaver support

Tue, Aug 4

All day

Thistle Foundation

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Kids

Support for S4-6 school leavers following results day

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4
Aug
Family Workshop: Natural Pigments and Dye

Tue, Aug 4

1 - 3.30

Craigmillar Castle Park at th…

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All Ages

Join us for a woodland workshop in Craigmillar Castle Park on making and using …

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10
Aug
Sports Day

Mon, Aug 10

12pm - 3pm

Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…

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All Ages

Family friendly sports day event. All the usual fun competitions like egg & spo…

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19
Sep
Time Travel event

Sat, Sep 19

12.30-3pm

Craigmillar castle park playp…

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All Ages

Community led, family friendly event inviting people to “time travel” through s…