Groups and Classes

Groups

Have fun and make friends join one of our regular group activities.

Each term we look at different skills such as improvisation, characterisation, role play, physical theatre techniques and scripted scene study. Generally, but not always, terms culminate in a performance to family and friends.

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This is a unique group where like minded young people come together to create characters and storylines, develop scripts which are turned into productions that are performed to the public annually. Older participants also work on technical aspects of production - set, costume, publicity and much more.

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There is a long tradition of the Southside Community Centre supporting creative writing.

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Advice about any aspect of the Council's work, and signposting to other sources of advice and support.

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Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Fitness and Self Defence classes

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Edinburgh’s only amateur orchestra that meets during the day

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Meet up with fellow sports fans to chat and reminisce about sport over a cuppa.

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A unique Afro-Brazilian art form incorporating dance and gymnastics with elements of martial art.

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A two week intensive project where participants work together to create their own production, script, set, costumes, choreography and more, learning a multitude of theatre skills and life skills along the way.

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Our Regular Classes

It’s never too early or too late to learn something new.

A new skill might open new doors.

Whether you want to stretch your mind with a new language, or your body with yoga, why not expand your horizons by joining an activity.

Please note the council Life Long Learning classes shown below reflect the timetable running up to July 2023 and may be subject to variation from September 2023 onwards.

Monday

Genealogy – Family History (PBG)
Room 1
10am – 12pm
CEC Adult Education

Ace IT – Digital Skills Course
Room 1
1 – 3pm

Southside Community Orchestra
Main Hall
1.45 – 3.45pm
www.orchestra.scot

UKTC Taekwondo
Main Hall
6.30 – 8.30pm
UKTC Taekwon-Do

Tuesday

ESOL (English as a Foreign Language)
Room 1
9am – 12pm
Edinburgh College

Hatha Yoga
Main Hall
10am – 12pm
SSCC Funded

Tai Chi – Chen Style (Beginners)
Main Hall
1 – 2.30pm
CEC Adult Ed

Jake’s Art Class
Room 1
1 – 4pm
CEC Lifelong Learning

TUCUM Capoeira (Adults)
Main Hall
6 – 8.30pm
Tucum-Capoeira Edinburgh

Wednesday

Stretch & Flow (For All)
Main Hall
9.45 – 10.45am
CEC Adult Education

Craft – Crochet (Beginners)
Room 1
10am – 12pm
CEC Adult Education

Pilates – An Introduction (Beginners)
Main Hall
11am – 12pm
CEC Adult Ed

Coorie-in Café/OM Music
Café space
12 – 4pm
Open to everyone

Baby PEEP
Room 1
12.30 – 2.30pm
CEC Lifelong Learning

Live Drama Adult Theatre
Main Hall
6.30 – 8.30pm
CEC Lifelong Learning

Thursday

English as a Foreign Language
Room 1
9am – 12pm
Edinburgh College

Italian (Intermediate)
Room 2
10 – 11.30am
CEC Adult Education

Health – Meditation & Mindfulness (For All)
Main Hall
10am – 12pm
CEC Adult Education

Coorie-in Café and
Older people’s meet-up

Café space
12 – 4pm
Open to everyone

Wishes Women’s Group
Room 1
12.30 – 2.30pm
CEC Lifelong Learning

Tai Chi –
Chen Style
(Post Beginners)

Main Hall
1 – 2.30pm
CEC Adult Education

Art Appreciation –
Gallery Tours

Meet up outside the Centre
1.30 – 3.30pm
CEC Adult Education

First Bite
Youth Theatre

Main Hall
4 – 5.30pm & 6 – 8pm
First Bite

Friday

Writing Group
Room 1
10am – 12pm
CEC Lifelong Learning

Notes

Our Classes are really popular so please contact the Centre before coming along to check availability.