Edinburgh prides itself in being a “festival city,” home to some of the most important festivals in the world. Because the Edinburgh festivals are such iconic features of the city, in August 2019 we did nine sessions -two workshops and
2019 Festival Outings
We are delighted to announce that this summer we have teamed up with Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Art Festival to provide a series of opportunities for Welcoming participants to take part in the wide
We are hiring!
Part-time Health Coordinator Salary: £25,834.00 (SJC Salary Scale SP28) Pro rata £8611.00 per annum. New salary review will be taking place at the end of July 2019. Working Hours: 12 hours per week. (Post funded up until 31 March
Jeremy Balfour’s Visit, Conservative MSP
The Welcoming staff and participants enjoyed a sunny morning meeting with Jeremy Balfour, Conservative MSP. Jeremy, his colleague Rhona and Esther, an S4 pupil on work experience, came to hear about how The Welcoming supports migrants and refugees to settle
What’s on at The Welcoming 4th – 10th May 2019
Saturday 4th May (10 am – 12 noon), Friday 10th May (11 am – 1 pm)Digital Skills for Arabic SpeakersThese classes are delivered in Arabic and English and are a great way to gain confidence with using computers for email, internet, shopping, banking
Whats on at The Welcoming Tuesday 30th April- Friday 3rd May
What’s on at The Welcoming. Tuesday 30th April- Friday 3rd May Tuesday 30th April, Welcoming Women’s Cafe. Wester HailesEvery Tuesday 10.30am-12.30, Wester Hailes Library Join us for chat and gathering at the library. Children very welcome, arts and crafts planned to keep
What’s on at The Welcoming. 24th-29th April.
Wednesday 24th – Monday 29th April Wednesday 24th April, The Welcoming ChoirEvery Wednesday from 7.30-9pm, at St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church on Gorgie Road Wednesday 24th April, Scotland for Newcomers Every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm.Are you interested in history?Join
Whats on at The Welcoming 13th-22nd April
What’s on at The Welcoming. Saturday 13 April- Monday 22nd AprilPlease note that all activities and classes will cancelled on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd April because of the Easter Holidays. The programme will resume and the building reopen
What’s on at The Welcoming. 6th-12th April.
Digital Skills for Arabic Speakers Saturday 6th (10am- 12 midday) and Sunday 7th April (11am-1pm)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
What’s on at The Welcoming. Saturday 30th March- Friday 5th April
Digital Skills for Arabic. Saturday 30th March (10am – 12 noon), Sunday 31st March (11am – 1pm)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