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 out a new form of exercise, and have a good stretch. We will be doing this activity in Roseburn Park, but will meet at The Welcoming first.

Monday 9 July, Exploring the Braid Hills, 3.30 – 5.30pm
This is the best time of the year to pick berries, flowers and plants, so why not come and learn with us what you can forage in Edinburgh? Join us for a gentle outdoor walk at the beautiful and little known Braid Hills. There will be two further walks on Mondays 9 and 16 July.  The meeting point for all walks is the entrance of the Braid Hills Park. Check out the map for our meeting point (marked with red) or get in touch if you have any questions or need help getting there! For more info contact Victoria on 07538 953 615 or email [email protected]

Tuesday 10 July, Table Tennis Tuesdays 
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm, 5th floor at The Welcoming
Join us for table tennis and lots more besides – snooker, board games, refreshments, and chat. Pop by anytime between 5-7pm.

Wednesday 11 July, Scotland for Newcomers – Hermitage of Braid
Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm 
Make the most of the gorgeous weather and join us on Wednesday for a walk through the beautiful woodlands at Hermitage of Braid.

Wednesday 11 July, Jogging Group
Every Monday 6-7pm, meet at The Welcoming
Jogging Group has moved to a new Wednesday evening time – join us for a gentle run from The Welcoming. New joggers are always welcome, please email[email protected] first to let her know you’re coming and to indicate your level.

Welcoming Choir – the Welcoming Choir is now on a break for the summer and will return in the Autumn

Thursday 12 July, Gym Session
Every Thursday, 3-5pm, Meet at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly gym & swim session at Dalry! We are looking for new volunteers to help host and coordinate this weekly activity, if you might be interested in this please contact [email protected]

Friday 13 July, Welcoming Lunch
12.15-1.15, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Join us to share a great lunch from Pret a Manager, and meet new people!

Friday 13 July, Conversation Cafe
1.30-3.30pm, 1st floor at The Welcoming
Join us for our weekly Conversation Cafe! This is a chance to meet new people, and chat with local volunteers. Each week we will have a new topic for activities and discussion.
Every Day at The Welcoming – English language classes
See our timetable for all the details.

What’s on at The Welcoming 7th-13th July