Category Archives: Community Links

Befriend and Be Friended

Would you benefit from a befriending service or do you have time to spare to be a befriender? Linknetmentoring are looking to support those isolated by their English Language skills.

See the below leaflets for details.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


FREE Capital Cup Tickets

We have had the below exciting invitation from Hearts.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to all pupils and their families to attend the inaugural Women’s Capital Cup, a new trophy that will be awarded to the winner of Hearts Women vs Hibernian Women’s matches in the Scottish Women’s Premier League.  This first match was played at Easter Road on Sunday, 27th November 2022 with a staggering 8000+ supporters in attendance. The return fixture being played on 26th Sunday, February 2023 at Tynecastle and we’d love to have you along to break more records in women’s football.

Women’s and girls’ football is enjoying significant growth in Scotland and we are delighted that Baillie Gifford has come on board to sponsor the Women’s Capital Cup for the next few years to ensure that as many families as possible can enjoy this spectacle. 

Thanks to Baillie Gifford’s generosity, all tickets for these games which will be held at Tynecastle and Easter Road, will be provided free of charge. Why not take advantage of this great offer and plan a memorable day out for your members and their families.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Holiday Art Groups With Local Artist

Local artist Damian Callan will be hosting holiday art lessons this winter and spring.

Details from Damian are as follows:

February Art School (Children 7 – 14 years) ZOO ANIMALS: Great and SMALL!

One day drawing at the zoo and 2 days painting, printing and making sculptures from recycled materials in the studio. 

13th – 15th February 10 – 4pm COST £120

Art for Teenagers (12 – 17 yrs) WORKING FIGURES

Two day workshop working from the model on ‘worker’ themes using charcoal, pastel, ink, pencil and oil bar.

16th & 17th February 10 – 4pm COST £90

All materials provided. Studio address: WASPS studios Dalry, EH11 2DP.

Please let me know if you wish to take part and feel free to pass the information on to others who might be interested.

EASTER COURSES:

Children’s course: 10th -13th April

Art For Teenagers: 14th April

(Themes to be confirmed)

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Befriending

Linknet mentoring is currently recruiting Befrienders Volunteers and befriendees to join the current befriending program under a new development officer. 

“We aim mainly to aid Befriendees from ethnic minorities and immigrants and refugee communities- although everyone is welcomed- who suffer from isolation, loneliness and lack of English skills

Along the way, befrienders can develop their career skills and give something back to the community. 

You will find two attached flyers for the program and thank you in advance for aiding us broadening our reach. we are looking forward to hearing from you.”

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Conversation Club for Hong Kongers

The is a new Conversation Club hosted by Barnardo’s, which is specifically for Hongkongers settling in Scotland. The first session will be from 18:00 to 19:00 on 6 December, 2022 and will hopefully continue regularly thereafter.

The first topic is food and dining etiquette and will enable Hongkongers to share their experiences with each other. Hosted in English and Cantonese, the Conversation Club is a great way to learn about life in the UK and meet new people to practice English. You can register for free here.

今次通訊內容:英國慈善團體Barnardo’s新舉辦英語會話小組,專為現居蘇格蘭的移英港人而設。首次會話小組將於2022年12月6日晚上6至7時進行,稍後或會定期舉辦。

當日主題為飲食及餐桌禮儀,歡迎參加者暢談自己的想法和經歷。會話小組以英文及廣東話進行,大家既可更了解英國的生活,又能認識新朋友,一起練習英文會話。如有興趣參加,請按此報名

Children’s Come and Sing

 St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh are hosting a Children’s Come and Sing Carols on Friday 2nd of December for children in P3-P7. The afternoon will start at 2pm with an informal performance for parents at 4:30pm. If interested please follow the link to the google form for parents to sign up.

Sign up link: Children’s Come and Sing at St Mary’s Cathedral (google.com)

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages