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).

Please note: Activities will not take place during public holidays and service breaks.

Day	Time	Activity	Location	Description
Monday	2pm – 4pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Monday	9:30 am - 12:30 pm	Advice Surgery	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	Need advice? We're here to help. Whether you need support with filling in a form, registering for local services, communicating with your landlord or your children's school, or anything else, just come along and we will do our best to help you or direct you to the appropriate service. No appointment needed - first come, first served. For more information contact Kate [email protected]
Tuesday	10am – 12pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Tuesday	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]. Test your English level here.
Tuesday	2pm – 4pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Tuesday	6pm – 8pm	English Class - Pre-Intermediate	Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ	For those who are getting better at English (A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here.
Wednesday	10am – 12pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Wednesday	11am – 12.30pm	English Class - Beginner	Online	For those with basic understanding of English (A1 – A2).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here.
Wednesday	1:30 pm - 4pm	Advice Surgery	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	Need advice? We're here to help. Whether you need support with filling in a form, registering for local services, communicating with your landlord or your children's school, or anything else, just come along and we will do our best to help you or direct you to the appropriate service. No appointment needed - first come, first served. For more information contact Kate [email protected]
Wednesday	2pm – 4pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Wednesday	6pm – 8pm	English Class - Intermediate	Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here.
Thursday	10am – 12pm	Community Fridge	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	Are you struggling with the increased cost of living? Do you need a little help with your weekly shopping? Come to The Welcoming to pick up fresh and nutritious food for you and your family. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW AT FULL CAPACITYFor more information or queries contact [email protected]
Thursday	11am – 12.30pm	English Class - Intermediate	Online	For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1). For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here.
Thursday	2pm – 4pm	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]. Test your English level here.
Thursday	6pm – 8pm	English Class - Beginner	Room 1.19, Paterson's Land, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ	For those with a basic understanding of English (A1).For more information contact [email protected]. Test your English level here.
Friday	2:30pm - 4:30pm	Conversation Café	Gorgie Memorial Hall, 338 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh (EH11 2RQ)	A relaxed drop-in group to practise English. Arrive anytime between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm to meet new people, have a chat, play games and have tea or coffee.
Friday (Fortnightly)	10 am - 4:00pm (Appointment Required)	Refugee Integration Service: One-to-One Appointments	The Welcoming, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh (EH11 2TT)	A refugee integration advisor from the Scottish Refugee Council can help you access key services and understand your rights with a one-to-one appointment. To book an appointment please email [email protected]
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		We offer support for employment, education, training, and managing your own business. For one-to-one employment support appointments are necessary. You must be a member of The Welcoming before you can apply for an appointment: Register here To book an appointment: Book here
		Home Energy Advice		Worried about your energy bills? We offer free home energy advice.To book an appointment contact [email protected]
		Friendship Groups		Our friendship groups are a great way to meet new people, explore the city and build community. For more information on current groups and activities look at our calendar.