Timetable - The Welcoming

This timetable includes our weekly and monthly activities.

For updates on events and one-off activities, please visit our Facebook page or join our WhatsApp group (if you are a member).

Day	Time	Activity	Location	Description
Monday	10.30am – 12.30pm	Employment Guidance Course	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT) (Every two weeks): • Rights and responsibilities in the workplace (Monday 10th October) • Preparing for interviews and practice interviews (Monday 24th October) • Practice interviews (Monday 7th November)	A course to develop English skills related to employment, find job vacancies, write job applications and cover letters, improve interview skills, learn about work culture in Scotland and about employment rights. For more information contact: [email protected]
Tuesday	10am – 11.30am	English Class - Beginner	St Martin's Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh (EH11 2JG)	For those with a basic understanding of English (A1 - A2). For more information contact [email protected]
	12pm – 1.30pm	English Class - Upper Intermediate	Online	For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) For more information contact [email protected]
	10.30am – 12pm	Women's Conversation Space	Saughtonhall Community Assocation Hall, 22 Saughtonhall Avenue, Edinburgh (EH12 5RN): • Tuesday 4th October • Tuesday 18th October • Tuesday 1st November • Tuesday 15th Novemeber • Tuesday 29th November	A relaxed social space for women in Edinburgh to share stories, culture, craft and friendship, integrating opportunities for New Scots women to practise English language. Women Only. To join the group contact [email protected]
	1pm – 2pm	Women's Conversation Space	Online: • Tuesday 11th October • Tuesday 25th October • Tuesday 8th November • Tuesday 22nd November	A relaxed social space for women in Edinburgh to share stories, culture, craft and friendship, integrating opportunities for New Scots women to practise English language. Women Only. To join the group contact [email protected]
	2pm – 3.30pm	English Class - Intermediate	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]
	6pm – 7.30pm	English Class - Pre-Intermediate	The University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, Edinburgh (EH8 9JU)	For those who are getting better at English (A2). For more information contact [email protected]
Wednesday	10am – 11.30am	English Class - Intermediate	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]
	11am – 12.30pm	English Class - Beginner	Online	For those with basic understanding of English (A1 – A2). For more information contact [email protected]
	2pm – 3.30pm	English Class - Beginner	St Martin's Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh (EH11 2JG)	For those with a basic understanding of English (A1 - A2). For more information contact [email protected]
	6pm – 7.30pm	English Class - Intermediate	The University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, Edinburgh (EH8 9JU)	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]
Thursday	10am – 12pm	Wellbeing Space	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	A relaxed space to talk and meet people. For more information contact [email protected]
	10am – 12pm	Community Fridge	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	Drop into The Welcoming to access our Community Fridge and take home good quality food for free.
	11am – 12.30pm	English Class - Intermediate	Online	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]
	2pm – 3.30pm	English Class - Complete Beginner	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	For those with no understanding of English but want to learn. For more information contact [email protected]
	6pm – 7.30pm	English Class - Beginner	The University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, Edinburgh (EH8 9JU)	For those with a basic understanding of English (A1). For more information contact [email protected]
Friday	9.30am – 11am	Walk Together	Various locations	A gentle walk around Edinburgh with new people. Bring a waterproof jacket and water. For more information contact [email protected]
	1.15pm – 2pm	Women Only Swimming Group - Starting Friday 14th October	The Royal High School, Edinburgh (EH4 6AQ)	Swimming sessions for women only. Please note: These are not swimming lessons. There is no teacher. For more information contact [email protected]
	2.30pm – 3.15pm	Women and Children Only Swimming Group - Starting Friday 14th October	The Royal High School, Edinburgh (EH4 6AQ)	Swimming sessions for women and children only. Please note: These are not swimming lessons. There is no teacher. For more information contact [email protected]
	3pm – 5pm	Conversation Café	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	A relaxed drop-in group to practise English. Arrive anytime between 3pm - 5pm to meet new people, have a chat, play games and have tea or coffee.
Saturday	Afternoon. (Time and location are posted each week in the WhatsApp group and Facebook group. You can also be notified by email.)	Scotland For Newcomers	Various locations	Scotland For Newcomers is a free weekly outing. We meet every Saturday afternoon and explore different parts of Edinburgh. For more information contact [email protected]
Any time		Employment, Career and Skills Development Support		For more information contact [email protected]