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.
Starpic Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsVolunteer led Community Cafe Tea/Coffee/Juice Breakfast Rolls Toasties Snacks & sweet treats available at reasonable prices *All are welcome* - See website for up-to-date opening hours & prices
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 …
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
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
Youth Group for p3-6
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Tuesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsTuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p4-6 children. Fun, games, sports, crafts activities available. Register interest by completing the form on the Starpic Website Sessions are free - yearly donation of £5 welcome
The Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Discover techniques and strategies to help your child’s development at home. Organised by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Making for Bridgend Group
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsCreate items from recycled materials to promote the farmhouse’s sustainability goals. All proceeds benefit the community. For more details, contact Gill Curran via the email below.
Hays Pet Food Bank
Our Pet food Bank ran by Places for People in partnership with Edinburgh Cat and dog home. Is not means tested. No registration required. We provide free cat and Dog food. Opened every Thursday between 10.00-12.00pm. Pet food bank is open to all PfP customers, community members living in Bi…
Free Boxing Fitness Class
Places for People in partnership with Places Leisure runs a free Boxing Fitness Class every Thursday. Class starts at 10.00 - 11.15am. Class is open to all community members. Open to all levels of fitness and mobility levels. This inclusive fitness class is well established. No need to register…
Community Gardening at The White House Garden
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
The White House Community Garden, 70 Niddrie Mains Road
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust hosts weekly gardening sessions at the back of the White House on Niddrie Mains Road. Sessions run from 10.30am - approx. 1pm with our community gardener Woody. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Come along and give it a go! For any info or questi…
Digital Skills/How to Use Your Smartphone
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH7 4NT
Open in Google MapsEvery Thursday Steph and Michael are available at Thistle from 10:30am-12:30pm to support you with anything digital including how to use your smartphone. They can help with setting up emails, creating accounts, passwords, safety online, writing CVs and much more. Just pop by, no appointment necessa…
Aditi
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAditi is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of women of colour. Our service is free and confidential. Aditi supports women to enable positive change in their lives. Our women only team is from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with extensive experience in providing support and wellbe…
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Very Inclusive Play Club
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, have fun, and share experiences. Learn strategies to support your child’s development at home. Run by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
Thursday 16.00-20.00 available for booking
Space available for events, long term of block bookings. Bookings are free . Participants must not be charge - condition of booking. One off events do not require liability insurance as PfP staff will attend. For long term and block bookings groups must have liability insurance. Lease holders will …
Thursday Craft Club
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsBring your personal craft project and participate alongside other creators in Workshop 3 (Bridgend Farmhouse). The environment will be relaxed and conducive to social interaction. As spaces are limited, please reserve your place by sending an email to the address provided below.
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.
Starpic Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsVolunteer led Community Cafe Tea/Coffee/Juice Breakfast Rolls Toasties Snacks & sweet treats available at reasonable prices *All are welcome* - See website for up-to-date opening hours & prices
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 …
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
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
Youth Group for p3-6
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Tuesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsTuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p4-6 children. Fun, games, sports, crafts activities available. Register interest by completing the form on the Starpic Website Sessions are free - yearly donation of £5 welcome
The Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Discover techniques and strategies to help your child’s development at home. Organised by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Making for Bridgend Group
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsCreate items from recycled materials to promote the farmhouse’s sustainability goals. All proceeds benefit the community. For more details, contact Gill Curran via the email below.
Hays Pet Food Bank
Our Pet food Bank ran by Places for People in partnership with Edinburgh Cat and dog home. Is not means tested. No registration required. We provide free cat and Dog food. Opened every Thursday between 10.00-12.00pm. Pet food bank is open to all PfP customers, community members living in Bi…
Free Boxing Fitness Class
Places for People in partnership with Places Leisure runs a free Boxing Fitness Class every Thursday. Class starts at 10.00 - 11.15am. Class is open to all community members. Open to all levels of fitness and mobility levels. This inclusive fitness class is well established. No need to register…
Community Gardening at The White House Garden
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
The White House Community Garden, 70 Niddrie Mains Road
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust hosts weekly gardening sessions at the back of the White House on Niddrie Mains Road. Sessions run from 10.30am - approx. 1pm with our community gardener Woody. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Come along and give it a go! For any info or questi…
Digital Skills/How to Use Your Smartphone
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH7 4NT
Open in Google MapsEvery Thursday Steph and Michael are available at Thistle from 10:30am-12:30pm to support you with anything digital including how to use your smartphone. They can help with setting up emails, creating accounts, passwords, safety online, writing CVs and much more. Just pop by, no appointment necessa…
Aditi
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAditi is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of women of colour. Our service is free and confidential. Aditi supports women to enable positive change in their lives. Our women only team is from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with extensive experience in providing support and wellbe…
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Very Inclusive Play Club
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, have fun, and share experiences. Learn strategies to support your child’s development at home. Run by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
Thursday 16.00-20.00 available for booking
Space available for events, long term of block bookings. Bookings are free . Participants must not be charge - condition of booking. One off events do not require liability insurance as PfP staff will attend. For long term and block bookings groups must have liability insurance. Lease holders will …
Thursday Craft Club
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsBring your personal craft project and participate alongside other creators in Workshop 3 (Bridgend Farmhouse). The environment will be relaxed and conducive to social interaction. As spaces are limited, please reserve your place by sending an email to the address provided below.
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.
Migrant Worker Cafe
Sat, Oct 3
12 noon until 2pm
TUIC Hub, 121 Niddrie Mains R…
Open in Google MapsAre you a Migrant Worker living in and around Edinburgh, and interested in lea…
Workshop: Crafts with Hazel
Fri, Oct 9
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google Mapsjoin us in the park for some simple whittling and weaving activities with the w…
FREE theatre show for children and families 'My Friend Selma'
Fri, Oct 9
15:00 - 16:15
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsMy Friend Selma is the remarkable real-life story of one girl’s journey from wa…
'I am Not My Hair' : Free dance-theatre show for children and families
Wed, Oct 14
19:00 - 20:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsA joyful dance-theatre work created for Black and Mixed-Race girls aged 8-12 ye…
Workshop: Foraging and Preserving
Fri, Oct 23
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a day in the woodland foraging and preserving wild food, with taste…
Community Campfire Event
Thu, Nov 5
5pm - 7.30pm
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …
Open in Google MapsCome and join us at our Community Campfire Event. A family event full of fun an…
COMMUNITY LUNCH – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Wed, Nov 11
12:00pm - 13:30pm
Magdalene Community Centre
Open in Google MapsCome along to Sarah’s Family Kitchen Community Lunch for good food, good compan…
Nature Walk: Craigmillar Castle Park History
Fri, Nov 13
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a walk to explore the wonderful history of this beautiful community…
Workshop: Wreath Making
Fri, Dec 4
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us in Craigmillar Castle Park to use local and foraged materials to build …
Book making workshop
Tue, Feb 2
12.30 3pm
Sandys community center art r…
Open in Google MapsLearn how to print in different ways with Susue Wilson and make a book with pri…
'Don't Look Spaceman!' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Feb 3
18:30-19:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsAn intergalactic dance-in-space made with, and for, young audiences aged 10-14 …
'Tongue Twister' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Mar 31
18:00 - 19:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTongue Twister is one man’s attempt to say tongue twisters in as many different…
'Two Cowboys and the Sky' a free theatre show for 3-7 year olds
Fri, Apr 2
13:30 - 14:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTwo Cowboys and the Sky is a spectacular celebration of getting distracted, and…