This timetable includes our weekly and monthly activities.
For updates on events and one-off activities, please visit our Facebook page or join our WhatsApp group (if you are a member).
Please note: Activities will not take place during public holidays and service breaks.
Day | Time | Activity | Location | Description |
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Monday | 2pm – 4pm | English Class - Complete Beginner | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Monday (Starting from Monday 7th July) | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Advice Surgery | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | Need advice? We're here to help. Whether you need support with filling in a form, registering for local services, communicating with your landlord or your children's school, or anything else, just come along and we will do our best to help you or direct you to the appropriate service. No appointment needed - first come, first served. For more information contact Kate [email protected] |
Tuesday | 10am – 12pm | English Class - Beginner | St Martin's Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh (EH11 2JG) | For those with a basic understanding of English (A1 - A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Tuesday | 12pm – 1.30pm | English Class - Upper Intermediate | Online | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1)For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Tuesday | 2pm – 4pm | English Class - Intermediate | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Tuesday | 6pm – 8pm | English Class - Pre-Intermediate | Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ | For those who are getting better at English (A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Wednesday | 10am – 12pm | English Class - Intermediate | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Wednesday | 11am – 12.30pm | English Class - Beginner | Online | For those with basic understanding of English (A1 – A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Wednesday (Starting from Wednesday 9th July) | 1:30 pm - 4pm | Advice Surgery | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | Need advice? We're here to help. Whether you need support with filling in a form, registering for local services, communicating with your landlord or your children's school, or anything else, just come along and we will do our best to help you or direct you to the appropriate service. No appointment needed - first come, first served. For more information contact Kate [email protected] |
Wednesday | 2pm – 4pm | English Class - Beginner | St Martin's Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh (EH11 2JG) | For those with a basic understanding of English (A1 - A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Wednesday | 6pm – 8pm | English Class - Intermediate | Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Thursday | 10am – 12pm | Community Fridge | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | Are you struggling with the increased cost of living? Do you need a little help with your weekly shopping? Come to The Welcoming to pick up fresh and nutritious food for you and your family. *PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW AT FULL CAPACITY*For more information or queries contact [email protected] |
Thursday | 11am – 12.30pm | English Class - Intermediate | Online | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Thursday | 2pm – 4pm | English Class - Complete Beginner | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | For those with no understanding of English but want to learn.For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Thursday | 6pm – 8pm | English Class - Beginner | Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ | For those with a basic understanding of English (A1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. |
Friday | 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Conversation Café | Gorgie Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh (EH11 2RQ) | A relaxed drop-in group to practise English. Arrive anytime between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm to meet new people, have a chat, play games and have tea or coffee. |
Friday (Fortnightly) | 10 am - 4:00pm (Appointment Required) | Refugee Integration Service: One-to-One Appointments | The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) | A refugee integration advisor from the Scottish Refugee Council can help you access key services and understand your rights with a one-to-one appointment. To book an appointment please email [email protected] |
Saturday | Afternoon. (Time and location are posted each week in the WhatsApp group and Facebook group. You can also be notified by email.) | Scotland For Newcomers | Various locations | Scotland For Newcomers is a free weekly outing. We meet every Saturday afternoon and explore different parts of Edinburgh. For more information contact [email protected] |
Any time | Employment, Career and Skills Development Support | We offer support for employment, education, training, and managing your own business. For one-to-one employment support appointments are necessary. You must be a member of The Welcoming before you can apply for an appointment: Register here To book an appointment: Book here | ||
Home Energy Advice | Worried about your energy bills? We offer free home energy advice.To book an appointment contact [email protected] | |||
Friendship Groups | Our friendship groups are a great way to meet new people, explore the city and build community. For more information on current groups and activities look at our calendar. |