A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week….

Saturday 23 February, Creative Spaceh
Every Saturday, 12-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming 
Come to Creative Space (every Saturday 12-4pm) and relax with drawing, painting and games.


Saturday 23 February (10am – 12 noon), Sunday 24 February (11am – 1pm)
Digital Skills for Arabic Speakers
These classes are delivered in Arabic and English and are a great way to gain confidence with using computers for email, internet, shopping, banking and creating all kinds of documents. Spaces are limited so please call the Welcoming office on 346 8577 or email [email protected] to book your place. 

Monday 25 February, Open Book Reading Group 
10-12pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us every week as we discover new authors and stories together. This is a lovely way to meet new people and enjoy reading together. 

Monday 25 February, Welcoming Womens Cafe at Oxgangs Library
Every Monday 10-12, Oxgangs Library 
Join us for chat and gathering at the library. Children very welcome, arts and crafts planned to keep you busy!

Monday 25 February, Employment Workshop 
3-5pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming 
Drop in to Leon’s employment workshop for a chat about what support you need with your CV, interview prep or application writing. He will be able to refer you for a 1 to 1 appointment with more support.

Tuesday 26 February, Welcoming Women’s Cafe Wester Hailes
Every Tuesday 10-12, Wester Hailes Library 
Join us for chat and gathering at the library. Children very welcome, arts and crafts planned to keep you busy!

Tuesday 26 February, Gym & Swim Session
3-5pm, Leith Victoria Gym & Swimming Pool
Our weekly gym and swim session has a new day! We will meet at Leith Victoria at 3pm (there will not be a meeting point at The Welcoming), for our workout session! Join us to use the gym, or have a relaxing swim, for just £1.

Tuesday 26 February, Games Night
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly games night on the 5th floor! We have a range of activities available, including table tennis, pool and a great selection of board games. 

Wednesday 27 February, Scotland for Newcomers – Corstorphine Hill
Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm,
Join us on Wednesday for a walk and enjoy (almost!) Spring weather.

Wednesday 27 February, Singing Group
Every Wednesday from 7.30-9pm, at St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church on Gorgie Road
Join our weekly Singing Group to meet new people, learn new songs and share music together! No experience is required, just come along and have a go.

Thursday 28 February, Wee Blether
Every Thursday, 3.30-5pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join our new weekly conversation activity, The Wee Blether! This is a chance to enjoy informal conversations within a small comfortable group. The session is run by volunteers Pirjo and Eva. There will be 8 spaces per week, but you don’t need to book in advance. 

Friday 1 March , Welcoming Lunch
12.15-1.15, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Come along to the first floor and join us for a friendly, relaxed lunch. We will have a selection of sandwiches and salads from Pret, we look forward to seeing you all there!

Friday 1 March, Conversation Cafe
1.30-3.30pm, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly Conversation Cafe! This is a chance to meet new people, and chat with local volunteers. Each week we will have a new topic for activities and discussion. This week our Conversation Cafe session will be part of the Audacious Women’s festival. 

Friday 1 March, Employment Workshop 
2-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming 
Drop in to Leon’s employment workshop for a chat about what support you need with your CV, interview prep or application writing. He will be able to refer you for a 1 to 1 appointment with more support.

Every Day at The Welcoming, English language classes
See our timetable for all the details. 

What’s on at The Welcoming 23rd Feb – 2nd March