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Tinderbox
Tinder Box Collective helps young people in North East Edinburgh express themselves through music.
Tuesday music club
Weekly music club for children and young people aged 10 years old to 18 years old. Young people can play in a band, take instrumental lessons, sing, rap, do sound production and more. The group is for complete beginners and experienced young musicians, that is bursting with creativity, community spirit and a lot of fun. Sessions run every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm at
North Edinburgh Arts 12C Macmillan Crescent EH4 4ABFor more information visit the or contact
07473 306 864
Games Club
Tinderbox Games Club is a youth games design studio for young people aged 10 years old to 18 years old to get creative and make games! The club runs weekly on Saturday mornings 11am to 1pm at
North Edinburgh Arts 12C Macmillan Crescent EH4 4ABFor more information visit the or email
Outdoor Play Rangers sessions
These play sessions are free and fun for children aged five to 13 years. You can drop in and join in outdoor play activities. Games, construction tasks, messy and scrap play. Sessions are open to all and normally run on Fridays at Brunstane Primary School and Magdalene Community Centre between 12.30pm and 2.30pm and at Bingham Park between 3.15pm and 5pm. Sessions are all year round except during the Christmas school holidays.
To find out more visit the or email
playrangers@smartplaynetwork.org
Lyra
A vibrant multi-arts programme for children and young people aged five to 18 years from the Greater Craigmillar area (EH16 4 postcode) to take part in free arts activities, learning skills in creative industries, music, dance, theatre and more. With weekly workshops, theatre trips and chances to perform, Lyra’s projects bring children and young people together with arts professionals from Scotland and abroad to work side-by-side on world-class projects and productions.
For more information visit the or contact
0131 659 4759 or 07517 773 780
Pilmeny Development Project youth groups
Juniors Youth Group
For children aged five to nine years to enjoy a variety of activities such as cooking, baking, sports, art, gaming, play, games and trips. The group runs on Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Girls Group
Supporting and empowering girls aged eight to 12 years with activities such as cooking, baking, sports, art workshops, one-to-one support and trips. The group runs on Thursdays from 3.45pm to 5.15pm.
Mixed youth group
This group welcomes young people from all backgrounds but is mostly focused on supporting Sikh children aged five to 12 years old to have a safe space in the community to play. They can enjoy a variety of activities such as cooking, baking, sports, gaming, art, science and games on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3pm.
All youth groups run at
Pilmeny Development Project Youth Centre 44 Buchanan Street Leith EH6 8RFFor more information visit the or pages or contact
n.hutchison@pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk
07907 020 254
Starpic Project
Delivering free youth work activities for children and young people aged from five to 16 years in the Bingham, Niddrie and surrounding areas. Build confidence, meet new people, learn new skills and have fun in a safe environment with Starpic Project’s dedicated staff team. The activities are fun, engaging, and suggestions come from the young people.
For more information about the sessions or days and times visit the or the
The Venchie Children and Young People’s Project
The Venchie offers different projects for education, social development, health and fun for children and young people in Craigmillar.
PANDAS (Breakfast Club)
Each school day morning, children are collected from home, if needed, and arrive at The Venchie for a healthy breakfast before being walked to school.
After School Clubs
Running for children in P1, P2 and P3 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm
Running for children in P4, P5, P6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 5.30pm
Running for P7 and high school pupils on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Holiday Playschemes
Each school holiday session runs from 11am to 3pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all school pupils.
Children and young people need to be registered to attend any groups. Registration forms can be collected and returned by visiting The Venchie at
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace EH16 4NAFor more information visit or contact
0131 629 9546