Groups and Classes

On this page you shall find information on our regular programme of classes & activities.

We hope you find our selection interesting & varied.

A unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples. For only £1 membership fee, and £2.50 per visit.

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Take part in a weekly art class led by Joyce within our cafe space, everyone is welcome!

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Learn French in a friendly and support group setting.

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Starting on Sunday 17 November 2024 - Join us each Sunday throughout the winter for free hot drinks, biscuits and company in a warm, welcoming and inclusive space.

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We're a new community fencing club in Edinburgh, Scotland, set up by local fencers who want to share their love of meeting up each week to hit each other with swords.

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We are an Edinburgh based Scout group, part of the international Scout movement. We aim to provide activities and personal development opportunities for young people with an Islamic ethos.

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Join us within Goodies Cafe each week for live music in a friendly space.

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A new weekly crochet group run by Goodies SCIO in our in centre cafe on Thursdays from 10:30am until 12:00noon.

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The City of Edinburgh Council run various Adult Education Programme classes in our centre, in a wide range of subjects.

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Two weekly groups for those aged sixty & over. A chance to connect with others through conversation, with tea & biscuits!

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A new local area gardening & nature group is coming soon! The group will meet weekly and will visit local garden and nature spots, as well as work in our centre garden.

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A new weekly centre gardening group is coming soon. Each session will focus on connecting Southsiders with each other through gardening.

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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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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

Monday

Genealogy (family history) *
Room 1
10am – 12noon
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Baby Peep (Parenting support for those with babies 0 – 12 months)
Room 1
1pm – 2pm
Contact [email protected] for more info

ESOL (English for Speakers of Others Languages)
Room 2
1pm – 3pm
Contact [email protected] for more info

Southside Community Orchestra
Hall
1:45pm – 3:45pm
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Dunedin Fencing Club
Hall
4:15pm – 6pm
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UKTC Taekwondo
Hall
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Tuesday

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Room 1
9:30am – 12:30pm
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Hatha Yoga
Hall
10am – 11:30am
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60+ Chatter Club
Room 2
10:30am – 12noon
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Southside Art Group (inclusive group for all abilities)
Room 1
1pm – 4pm
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Tai Chi (Chen Style)*
Hall
1pm – 2:30pm
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TUCUM Capoeira (Brazilian martial art/dance class)
Hall
1pm – 2:30pm
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Wednesday

Crochet (Beginners)*
Room 1
9:30am – 12:30pm
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OM Music Sanctuary Music Cafe
Cafe area
1pm – 3:30pm
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Goodies Art Group
Cafe area
4pm – 6pm
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Bonjour French Classes
Cafe area
6:15pm – 8:30pm
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Live Drama – Adult Group
Hall
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Thursday

English as a Foreign Language (Resettlement)
Room 1
9am – 12noon
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Meditation & Mindfulness*
Hall
10am – 12noon
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Goodies Crochet Group
Cafe area
10:30am – 12noon
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Tai Chi – Chen Style *
Hall
1pm – 2:30pm
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (Older people)
Room 2
2.30pm – 4:30pm
Email [email protected] for more information

First Bite Youth Theatre – Juniors (ages 7 – 11)
Hall
4pm – 5:30pm
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First Bite Youth Theatre – Seniors (ages 12 – 18)
Hall
6pm – 8pm
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Friday

Writing Room
Room 1
10am – 12pm
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Councillor Tim Pogson (Advice surgery)
Room 2
10am – 11am (2nd Friday of each month except school & public holidays)
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60+ Chatter Club
Room 1
1pm – 2:30pm
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8th Braid Salaam Scouts
Room 1 and hall
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Saturday

We began Saturday opening in September 2024, most bookings are for occasional one off activities / events. Any regular activities will be listed here in due course.

Sunday

Dunedin Fencing Club
Hall
11am – 3pm
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Warm and Welcome Sunday Cafe (Starting Sunday 17 November 2024)
Cafe area
11am – 4pm
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Notes

To download a shareable & printable programme please click here.

This page was last updated on 30 November 2024, and shall be updated monthly.