Voluntary Arts week begins today

From choirs to knitting groups, amateur drama companies to orchestras, Edinburgh has so many ways for local residents to get creative –  and Voluntary Arts Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the city has to offer. 

Taking place from 15 – 24 May 2015 across the UK, Voluntary Arts Week celebrates the creative activity already taking place – and encourages newcomers to discover the joy of taking part.

 Visit the Voluntary Arts Week website to see what’s happening in the Edinburgh area that week, including:

• Union Canal CraftBomb – Help install a colourful CraftBomb on the Leamington Lift Bridge.

• Big Big Sing Day – A fun-filled afternoon of singing at the

Usher Hall.

• Say It Ain’t Sew @ Cabaret Voltaire – The coolest sewing

club in town.

• Mons Meg Rapper – Learn a few moves with this Leith sword

dance team.

• All the Young Nudes – Life drawing to top tunes.

And much more besides . . .

Visit www.voluntaryartsweek.org for more information and to view a short film explaining what this special week is all about.