Edinburgh International Festival Opening Event 2024
Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) has announced that a new relationship with a major sponsor will allow a large-scale opening event to open this year’s festival.
EIF has formed a partnership with The Macallan to produce an event around the theme Rituals That Unite Us. The outdoor event will welcome 10,000+ people to create a new ritual together.
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Adaptive bike sessions resume
The adaptive bike sessions resume at Thistle Foundation and Saughton Park next week. The first will take place on Tuesday 23 January from 1.30pm until 3.30pm and the second will take place at Saughton on Thursday from 1pm to 4pm.
- Thistle Foundation is at 13 Queen’s Walk EH16 4EA
- The meeting point at Saughton Park is at the Ford’s Road side of the park where there are a couple of containers.
If you need some more information about the sessions and who they are for then call Thistle on 0131 661 3366 or email info@thistle.org.uk
Gorgie City Farm
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) is leading on the regeneration of Gorgie City Farm and has published the results of the first phase of its consultation with locals and others about the future of the site.
The farm remains closed, although EVOC is using some of the office accommodation on the site while plans are being formulated.
EVOC collated more than 400 questionnaire responses, approximately 30 ‘Cuppa Conversations’ and 40 guided walks, key themes and messages arose from the first phase of the consultation.
The topics covered included animals and activities, facilities and spaces, payment and support, education and training and food and gardening.
Many memories were shared along with ideas for income generation opportunities and desired outcomes. All of these will be further explored and considered during Phase 2 which will be shared in March. All of the results of Phase 1 have been collated in a beautifully illustrated graphic.
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This will take place on 3 February and as you might imagine it will be in North Edinburgh near the gasometer at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre. It will be a day of community cinema and filmmaking headed up by North Edinburgh Arts and Screen Education Scotland.
“Look out for friends, family and neighbours on the big screen as we showcase some of the best locally-made films, as well as 5-star family favourite Song of the Sea! From screenings and workshops to food and an exhibition on local history, there’s something for everyone! The Festival will be held from 12.30pm to 5pm. It’s completely free to attend – you can join us from the beginning, or drop-in throughout the day.”
More information on the day here.
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