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Dr Bells Mindful Moments

This mindfulness group is an opportunity for parents with children under five in the Leith area to explore different mindfulness techniques and exercises. Allowing them to take time for themselves and learn ways to protect their mental health and wellbeing. Childcare is provided. Sessions take place on Wednesdays at 9.30am at 

15 Junction Place
Leith 
EH6 5JA

For more information contact

info@dbfc.org.uk

0131 553 0100

Dr Bells Mindfulness Dips

These mindfulness dips aim to support parents' and carers’ mental health and well-being through cold water swimming (no previous swimming experience needed). The group allows parents to have time to themselves and gain support from their peers and Dr Bell staff. Informal chats take place around a fire afterwards with a cuppa. Please bring a swimming costume, all other equipment is provided. Sessions take place on Thursdays at 9.30am at Wardie Bay, Newhaven. Transport and crèche spaces for children from six months of age can be provided. To book contact

info@dbfc.org.uk

0131 553 0100

Carr Gorm project Craigmillar Community Grows walking and foraging group

This walking group runs on Tuesdays from 9.30 am from the top of Craigmillar Castle Gardens to different places around Craigmillar. Booking is essential, there is no obligation to come weekly.

For more information visit Craigmillar Community Grows on Facebook or contact 

07824 838 364

karinchipulina@carrgomm.org

Carr Gorm project cookery club

This cooking club costs £1 per person and runs every Thursday 11am to 1.30pm at

Sandys Community Center
76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue
EH16 4DW

For more information contact

karinchipulina@carrgomm.org

07824 838 364

 

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust – Out and about

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust focuses on getting a individuals, communities and groups engaging in their outdoor space through lots of different avenues to help improve their health and wellbeing. They run groups including walking groups, conservation groups, Nordic walking, and Thai chi groups.

For more information and contact details, visit the ELGT webpage on the iThrive Edinburgh website.

Craigmillar Voices

Craigmillar Voices is an ongoing vocal project for local adults. The songs and histories of the Craigmillar community act as a starting point and inspiration for participants to enjoy a weekly shared singing experience, under the guidance of vocal animateur Moira Morrison. Sessions take place every Friday afternoon (January to June) at

Richmond Craigmillar Church
229 Niddrie Mains Rd
EH16 4PA

For more information, please contact

CMVoices@sco.org.uk  

Seen and Heard

Seen and Heard is a cross-art form project for adults delivered by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in partnership with Craigmillar Now, led by SCO associate composer Jay Capperauld, and visual artist Karolina Glusiec. For six weekly sessions, offered at regular points throughout the year, giving the opportunity to explore creativity through a series of activities that blend art and music-making. No musical or artistic experience is required. Sessions take place on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm at

Craigmillar Now Arts Centre 
58 Newcraighall Road
EH15 3HS

For more information and project dates, contact

tanya.mcdonald@sco.org.uk or

info@craigmillarnow.com

Come bake with us

A friendly informal group helping people to get together, bake simple biscuits or scones and chat about life, sitting around the table with a cuppa. A donation of £1.00 is welcomed. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 12 pm to 2pm during the school term at 

Sandy’s Community Centre
76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue  
EH16 4DW  

For more information email  

sandyscommunitycentre@gmail.com

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Thrive drop-ins

Thrive Welcome Team drop-ins are available to anyone from 16 years of age. Mental health practitioners can support with anxiety, depression, emotions, low confidence, carer’s mental health and wellbeing and more. For more information, visit

iThrive welcome team website

Support for mental health

The iThrive Edinburgh support directory can help you find support available for adults living and/or working in Edinburgh.

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