Cycling for Newcomers helps Welcoming participants explore Edinburgh with bikes. We run an afternoon ride once a month, led by two volunteers, Graham Russell and Jenny Tizard, who are regular cyclists with Edinburgh cycle groups. Jenny says ‘I know that
Our Welcoming Arts Summer Programme is out!
Summer in Edinburgh is a very special time of the year, and it’s not just because of the weather. The city receives over a million visitors from all over the world and street performers fill the streets with music and
Playlab Incubator Paris 2018
Befriending Coordinator, Caitlin and Welcoming Volunteer, Fran are back from an inspiring week in Paris representing the Welcoming’s Women Swim project. The Welcoming were selected to take part in Play International’s first ever Playlab incubator, bringing 7 projects from 7
What’s on at The Welcoming, 23rd-29th June
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 23 June, Creative Space 12-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming Join our weekly Creative Space session, where you can try a variety of different creative arts and be
Your Edinburgh – Cycling for Newcomers
Welcoming participant Estrella has written about her experiences with Cycling for Newcomers, the Welcoming’s small cycling group. Estrella has been key member of the cycling group for the past year and we will miss her very much on our bike
What’s on at The Welcoming, 16th-23rd June
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 16 June, Macrame at Creative Space 12-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming Learn the basics of macrame and make your own beautiful bracelets and ornaments! Pop by Creative
What’s on at The Welcoming 9th-15th June
A look ahead to what’s happening this week at The Welcoming… Please note that there will be no Employment and Business Guidance sessions this week as Leon is on holiday, these sessions will restart on Thursday 14th June. Saturday 9
Volunteer Infographic 2018
A snapshot of the fantastic contributions our volunteers have made to The Welcoming over the past year.
Your Edinburgh – Gym & Swim Group
This Your Edinburgh piece has been written by volunteer & member of The Welcoming, Noelia. She has been running our Gym & Swim group for several months and is keen for more people to get involved! I didn’t discover The
In the Spotlight: New Scots
Welcome to In the Spotlight – our monthly look at what some of our lovely volunteers do here and how they feel about it! ‘New Scots’ is a photography project looking at the identity of newcomers to Scotland, a collaboration between photographers Ciara Menzies,