The Welcoming's Calendar

	May 2026
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				1 ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall 1st May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gorgie War Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RQ, UK Drop-in - feel free to come along to meet people, have chats, tea and coffee and games See more details •	2 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 2nd May 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various locations See more details •	3
4 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 4th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn.For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. See more details •	5 Staff Away Day - Office Closed Staff Away Day - Office Closed 5th May 2026 See more details 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 5th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 5th May 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Duncan Place, Duncan Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6, UK Registration Only See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 5th May 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 5th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • •	6 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 6th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 6th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 6th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💬English Class - Intermediate 💬English Class - Intermediate 6th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • •	7 🍎 Community Fridge 🍎 Community Fridge 7th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information please contact [email protected] See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 7th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 7th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. *These classes are extremely popular, so we cannot guarantee a space See more details 💬English Class - Beginner 💬English Class - Beginner 7th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • •	8 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 8th May 2026 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK To register your place please contact Gosia ([email protected] or 07452845937) See more details ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall 8th May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gorgie War Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RQ, UK Drop-in - feel free to come along to meet people, have chats, tea and coffee and games See more details • •	9 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 9th May 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various locations See more details •	10
11 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 11th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn.For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. See more details •	12 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 12th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 12th May 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Duncan Place, Duncan Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6, UK Registration Only See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 12th May 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 12th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 12th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details 🧘🏽Mindfulness Session 🧘🏽Mindfulness Session 12th May 2026 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK A short session tolearn a simple mindfulness technique which involves focusing on your breathingto help you relax and calm your mind. Register - Sign Up Form Contact: [email protected] See more details • • • • • •	13 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 13th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details ⛰️Arthur Seats wellbeing and foraging walk ⛰️Arthur Seats wellbeing and foraging walk 13th May 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh EH15 3PY, UK Where: meeting point – fountain outside Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. Sign up required Contact: [email protected] See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 13th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 13th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💬English Class - Intermediate 💬English Class - Intermediate 13th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • •	14 🍎 Community Fridge 🍎 Community Fridge 14th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information please contact [email protected] See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 14th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 14th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. *These classes are extremely popular, so we cannot guarantee a space See more details 🖼️Creativity, wellbeing and the great outdoors at Modern Art Gallery 🖼️Creativity, wellbeing and the great outdoors at Modern Art Gallery 14th May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm National Galleries Scotland: Modern One, 75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, UK Set within the inspiring surroundings of the sculpture park.This guided session invites you to explore the relationship between creativity,nature and wellbeing. Sign up Required Contact: [email protected] See more details 💬English Class - Beginner 💬English Class - Beginner 14th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • •	15 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 15th May 2026 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK To register your place please contact Gosia ([email protected] or 07452845937) See more details ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall 15th May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gorgie War Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RQ, UK Drop-in - feel free to come along to meet people, have chats, tea and coffee and games See more details • •	16 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 16th May 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various locations See more details •	17
18 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 18th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn.For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. See more details •	19 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 19th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 19th May 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Duncan Place, Duncan Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6, UK Registration Only See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 19th May 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 19th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 19th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • •	20 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 20th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 20th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 20th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💬English Class - Intermediate 💬English Class - Intermediate 20th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • •	21 🍎 Community Fridge 🍎 Community Fridge 21st May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information please contact [email protected] See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 21st May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 🎨Creative Women’s Group 🎨Creative Women’s Group 21st May 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Pregnancy and Parents Centre, 188 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RT, UK Friendly group forwomen to meet other women and try creative activity, children are welcome. Signups required - contact [email protected] See more details 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 21st May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. *These classes are extremely popular, so we cannot guarantee a space See more details 💬English Class - Beginner 💬English Class - Beginner 21st May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • •	22 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 22nd May 2026 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK To register your place please contact Gosia ([email protected] or 07452845937) See more details ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall 22nd May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gorgie War Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RQ, UK Drop-in - feel free to come along to meet people, have chats, tea and coffee and games See more details • •	23 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 23rd May 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various locations See more details •	24
25 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 25th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn.For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. See more details •	26 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 26th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 💼Bridges to Success - Employability Course for Parents 26th May 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Duncan Place, Duncan Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6, UK Registration Only See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Upper Intermediate 26th May 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 26th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 🧠 Room for Healthy Mind - A safe space to talk about mental health 🧠 Room for Healthy Mind - A safe space to talk about mental health 26th May 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK A space to talk about mental health - The Welcoming Association (REGISTRATION NEEDED) See more details 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 💬 English Class - Pre-Intermediate 26th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • • • •	27 💬 English Class - Intermediate 💬 English Class - Intermediate 27th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 💬🌐 English Class - Beginner 27th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Beginner 💬 English Class - Beginner 27th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK See more details 💬English Class - Intermediate 💬English Class - Intermediate 27th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • •	28 🍎 Community Fridge 🍎 Community Fridge 28th May 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Welcoming Association, 1, 20 Westfield Ave, Edinburgh EH11 2TT, UK REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information please contact [email protected] See more details 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 💬🌐 English Class - Intermediate 28th May 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online See more details 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 💬 English Class - Complete Beginner 28th May 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2JG, UK For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here. *These classes are extremely popular, so we cannot guarantee a space See more details 💬English Class - Beginner 💬English Class - Beginner 28th May 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UK Room 1.19 See more details • • • •	29 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 🥕Botanics Gardening Group - Weekly 29th May 2026 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK To register your place please contact Gosia ([email protected] or 07452845937) See more details ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall ☕ Conversation Cafe at Gorgie Memorial Hall 29th May 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gorgie War Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RQ, UK Drop-in - feel free to come along to meet people, have chats, tea and coffee and games See more details • •	30 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 🌄 Scotland For Newcomers 30th May 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various locations See more details •	31

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