Groups
Have fun and make friends join one of our regular group activities.
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.
Learn MoreThis 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.
Learn MoreThere is a long tradition of the Southside Community Centre supporting creative writing.
Learn MoreAdvice about any aspect of the Council's work, and signposting to other sources of advice and support.
Learn MoreCourtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Fitness and Self Defence classes
Learn MoreEdinburgh’s only amateur orchestra that meets during the day
Learn MoreMeet up with fellow sports fans to chat and reminisce about sport over a cuppa.
Learn MoreA unique Afro-Brazilian art form incorporating dance and gymnastics with elements of martial art.
Learn MoreA 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.
Learn MoreIt’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.
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
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
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
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
Writing Group
Room 1
10am – 12pm
CEC Lifelong Learning
Our Classes are really popular so please contact the Centre before coming along to check availability.