Warm and welcoming spaces activities

Activities and events

There are many events for all ages and interests happening across our community. 

Edinburgh Libraries and other warm and welcoming community organisations host many free regular activities throughout the week. 

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Libraries also host one-off events such as author talks and craft events for adults.

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Community organisations also host warm and welcoming free one-off events. Keep an eye on our calendar below for events happening in your area. 

January 2025

Wassailing with The Friends of Victoria Park and The Heart of Newhaven Community.

The Friends of Victoria Park and The Heart of Newhaven Community invite you to a Wassailing event on Twelfth Night in Victoria Park and finishing in the warmth of the Heart.
Singing will be led by members of the Newhaven Community Choir. They will sing wassailing songs to the apple trees to wish them a bountiful year, drink mulled apple juice, eat apple cakes and hear apple stories and it'll be the last chance to see the knitted Christmas tree. All ages welcome and free to attend.

Sunday 5 January from 2.30 to 4.30pm

2.30pm Meet at NW entrance to Victoria Park (by the orchard)
3.15pm Heart of Newhaven Garden
3.30pm refreshments (mulled drinks) under the knitted Christmas tree in the heart of Newhaven. Bring your own mug (we will provide the mulled apple juice).
Contact The Heart of Newhaven for more information.