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Time to join a book club?
Fort Kinnaird has launched a new monthly book club, bringing the community together over the joy of reading. In partnership with Musselburgh Library, the free sessions are hosted in Fort Kinnaird’s Caffè Nero, with participants discussing their current reads and all-time favourite novels while taking inspiration from others and enjoying a free hot drink.
The club meets on the last Thursday of every month, with the next session at Caffè Nero on Thursday 30th May, 10am – 11am.
Heart of Newhaven
The organisation are holding a Picnic in the Park – in Victoria Park – on 9 June from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
At Portobello Town Hall
On 28 June a curated programme of six short films will be shown ending with Q&A with two film makers.
This is part of Porty Pride
https://portypride.com/events/porty-pride-film-2024
Remember Sea Rising Festival is also taking part in PRIDE in the same week. Queer by Nature are taking part “to bring attention to the global importance of looking after our environment”. Sea Rising have a Crowdfunder page selling t-shirts and prints.
The next Summerhall Makers Market
There will be a wide range of handmade, artisan crafts on sale on 9 June when Makers Market returns to Summerhall.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1084410765993712/
