Tag: Portobello
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
by Councillor Maureen Child, Portobello/Craigmillar Ward
It’s been a bit of a long-running saga, but the railway bridge at Brighton Place/Southfield Place is to be inspected starting this weekend and the wire-mesh ant-pigeon measures put in once...
New sculpture installed on Portobello Beach for Art Walk Porty
A new sculpture installed today in the sea just off Portobello is sure to attract some attention. The idea of the steel Tidal Octopus designed by artist Lauren Fox is that the octopus is...
Edinburgh Councillor blogs – Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child has given us her latest round up of news and what's on in Portobello.
Portobello Community Council want to hear from anyone aged 10 - 17 in Porty re services and facilities for...
Edinburgh Councillor blogs – Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child who represents Craigentinny and Portobello gives us her weekly rundown of events that are taking place in and around Portobello in the next week.
The Portobello Market returns on June 6 in Brighton Park, and Dr Bike...
News from Councillor Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child represents Portobello/Craigmillar and she has written this column for us with news from the East of Edinburgh.
This is our Portobello & Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership’s first try at participatory budgeting - You Decide! Our main...
Run away to Portobello and join the circus
If a new social enterprise's crowdfunding campaign is successful there will soon be a circus academy in Portobello. Edinburgh's Centre for Circus Arts wants to be a place where circus artistes can train every day and...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Gretna Disaster of 22nd May 1915: a talk on the effect on the people of Leith of the worst train crash in British rail history. One of the trains involved was carrying 500...
South Edinburgh charity wins a red plaque
Edinburgh charity recognised for delivery of vital services to young people
Health Opportunities Team, working across the Portobello/Craigmillar & Liberton/Gilmerton areas of Edinburgh, has become one of more than 2,100 organizations across the UK to...
‘Exquisite…#MakeItHappen’ exhibition for International Women’s Day
The photo collective ‘Not Finished Article’ (NFA) has chosen to celebrate International Women’s Day by creating a new work especially for a unique outdoor community art/installation space – the Bellfield Street phone box in...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
In Pursuit of Happiness (Dunya or Deen): Imam Muhammad Asim Hussain. A seminar about changes, and restoring a sense of direction, purpose and control in life. 8-10pm, Portobello Islamic and Education Centre, 3 Fishwives...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Raymond Briggs Trilogy: The Snowman 29 mins (U), Father Christmas 26 mins (U) and The Bear (U) 26 mins. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Book online or call the box office on 0131 228 2688.
Teatime Acoustic:...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greenman's Grotto at The Secret Herb Garden: instead of Santa asking a child 'what do you want for Christmas?', why not allow a child the chance to hear how to respect and care for...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm, Waterstones West End,...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm,...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Rise of the Guardians (PG). An animation for the festive season: an evil spirit plans to take over the world using fear - Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter...
KICC Active Lothian expand in Edinburgh
Exciting opportunities for people with health conditions to take part in exercise classes
New classes will start in January and February in various parts of Edinburgh specially designed to enable people with health conditions to...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Young Voices (PG). A selection of films made by young people who participated in the Filmhouse's Understanding Cinema project at schools and cinemas across Scotland in 2013/14. Most of the films were made by primary school...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Balkans Music Camp Fundraiser: guitarist Dan Abrahams is raising funds for this project, which offers music therapy for conflict-trauma victims and those with special needs. Loads of great party music from folk trio Caro River and The Bridges,...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Edinburgh Telephone Choir and special guests The St John's School Children's Choir perform an evening of carols (with sing-alongs!) to raise funds in aid of the Ebola Crisis. 7.30pm, St John's RC Church, 35 Brighton Place, Portobello. Free entry:...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Lots of Christmassy things this week, from craft fairs to carols and music to markets - but if the very thought of anything festive sends you running from the room, fear not - there...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Antboy (Denmark 2013 - English language version) Cert PG. Re-energising the superhero genre for a younger audience - who needs Spiderman when Antboy is in town? 'a rollicking good fun caper movie'. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by donation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Scottish charity offering creative opportunities and support...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bookbug: songs and rhymes for young children and babies. 10.30-11am, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North.
Live Music Now: Slide Too Far. Formed two years ago in Glasgow, trombone quartet Slide Too Far has gone from strength to strength, winning...
Monday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week with patterns for...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market: handmade gifts and crafts, puppet shows and fairground games, raffle, tombola, complementary therapies, live music, King Winter's Grotto, Viennese Cafe, world food market, craft workshops, star hunt and more. 11am-4pm, Edinburgh...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bon Papillon Winter Exhibition: Ingrid Nilsson with Senja Bownes, Lynne Harkes and Melanie Williamson. Open preview 5.30pm tonight, then 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Bon Papillon, 15 Howe Street. Read The Edinburgh Reporter's choice of the...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Before The Diving: little is known about ancient Penguin civilisation, but the recent discovery of early Penguin eggshell drawings provides a fascinating though slightly disconcerting insight into their previously unknown empire. Haika Maeda, a Chinese/Japanese artist...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
