A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Please note our full timetable of classes and activities will be running throughout August, however we will be closed all day on Wednesday 1st August for a staff training
Firenze ESOL Programme
ESOL Coordinator, David, and three ESOL Volunteers, Jackie, Jenny & Marysia, have recently returned from week in Florence representing The Welcoming’s ESOL programme and sharing experiences of using experiential teaching techniques with other European projects working with refugees and migrants.
What’s on at The Welcoming, 14th-20th July
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 14 July, Cycling for Newcomers 10.30am-3pm, meet at Bike Trax on Lochrin Place – spaces must be booked We’re very excited to have teamed with the Big Bike
What’s on at The Welcoming 7th-13th July
A look ahead to what’s on at The Welcoming this week… Saturday 7 July, Capoeira at Creative Space 12-4pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming We have a special introduction to Capoeira at Creative Space this Saturday. Join us to try
Your Edinburgh – Ceilidh
Welcoming participant & regular blogger Gema has written about the joy of a Scottish ceilidh, and where you can try it for yourself! If you haven’t realised yet that the Scottish are mostly a bunch of friendly, open people who
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