Mondays
Filmnight: 8pm, Sofi's Bar, Henderson St.
tel. 0131 553 5900
Mon to Fri - After Work Club: 5pm, Rumba.
17 Portland Place, tel 0131 467 7227
Every last Monday of the month: Scottish-Swedish Society Pub Night. Sofi's Bar.
Interactive music Quiz: Drink promos, 8pm. Sirius 7-10 Dock Place, Commercial Quay.
tel. 0131 553 5583
Tuesdays
Film Night: Renroc Café, 91 Montgomery St, 7.30pm. tel 0131 556 0432
web. renroc.co.uk. See website for details.
Infinite Trio: The Shore Bar. The Shore, 9.30pm, free. tel 0131 553 5080
Spiritualist Readings: Nevo health & relaxation centre. 91 Montgomery Street.
tel. 0131 556 0432
Leith Folk Club: The Village, South Fort Street. £5 - £8. tel. 0131 478 7810
Last Tuesday of Each Month: Knitting Nights. Sofi's Bar, Henderson Street.
t. 0131 553 5900.
Salsa Classes: 8pm. Beginners to advanced. Cruz, The Shore, Leith. tel. 0131 553 6600
Wednesdays
Traditional folk session: The Shore Bar.
9.30 pm, free.
General Knowledge Quiz: Drink promos, 8pm. £2 per team, £30 bar tab for winning team. Sirius 7-10 Dock Place, Commercial Quay. tel 0131 553 5583.
Salsa Classes: 8pm. Beginners to advanced, Cruz, The Shore, Leith. tel. 0131 553 6600.
Thursdays
Alternates between Sabai Two Girls Strumming and Fiddling, or The Henry Hall Jazz Quartet: Carrier's Quarters. 42 Bernard St, 8pm, free. tel 0131 554 4122.
Gary Macleod: The Shore Bar, 7pm,free
Rock Karaoke: with drink promos, 8 pm, Sirius 7-10 Dock Place, Commercial Quay
tel. 0131 553 5583.
Spiritualist Readings: Nevo health & relaxation centre, 91 Montgomery St.
tel. 0131 556 0432.
Traditional Lane Sale: 11 am, at Ramsay Cornish, 15/17 Jane Street, tel. 0131 553 7000.
Open song and music session: hosted in the lounge bar by Harvest and Friends
The Bowler's Rest, Mitchell St. First Thursdays of every month.
9.30pm, free, tel. 0131 554 4524.
Kevin Gore: at Carriers Quarters, 42 Bernard St, 9pm, free, tel. 0131 554 4122. Every last thursday of the month:
Fridays
Live Piano: The Granary, 32 The Shore, Leith.
tel. 0131 554 9465.
Free Wine Tasting: 4.30 pm, Friarwood Fine Wine, Commercial Street. tel. 0131 554 4159.
Office Party Karaoke: Free bar snacks, 7pm. Sirius 7-10 Dock Place, Commercial Quay.
tel. 0131 553 5583.
Saturdays
Live Piano: The Granary, 32 The Shore, Leith.
tel. 0131 554 9465.
Free wine tasting: All day. Friarwood Fine Wine, Commercial Street. tel. 0131 554 4159.
Live Jazz: Renroc Café. 91 Montgomery Street. 7.30-10pm. tel 0131 556 0432
web. renroc.co.uk. See website for details.
General Household Auction: 11am, Ramsay Cornish,15/17 Jane Street. tel. 0131 553 7000.
Sundays
Jammy Devils: Carriers Quarters, Bernard Street. 6.30pm, free.
Jazz Afternoons: Cruz. The Shore, Leith.
4 - 6pm, free. tel. 0131 553 6600.
Live Lunchtime Piano: The Granary.
Poker Nights: Monthly Prizes. Cruz, 7.45pm.
Champagne Sundays: Crazy prices and you get treats with the fizzy. Sofi's Bar, Henderson Street. tel. 0131 553 5900.
Live Music at Rumba: Acoustic music from Callum and Guests. 7pm -10pm, free. Complimentary nibbles.
web.love-rum.com |
Trainspotting Tours
Choose from three classic tours that open up Leith's own world-wide story.
tel. 07803 051093 www.leithwalks.co.uk
Computer Classes
Includes email/internet, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations. Mondays: 1pm-2pm, 1.15pm-2.15pm or Tuesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm. 4 or 5 in class, work at own pace. 9 weeks just £69 per term. Take European Driving License Certification if you wish. To book a place or enquire about classes at an alternative time call 0131 554 2578. South Leith Church Halls, 6 Henderson Street, Leith.
Run by Vision for Leith SC037734.
Happiness is...getting together for a chat and a cup of tea!
Café opening times: Mon - Fri, 10am - 2pm. Light lunches also available. Internet access. Fair Trade items for sale.Run by Vision for Leith SC037734. Contact: Freddy Henderson, South Leith Parish Church (SLPC).
6, Henderson Street. tel. 0131 554 2578
web.slpc.co.uk email. slpc@dial.pipex.com
Mark Lazarowicz,
MP for Edinburgh North & Leith
Advice surgeries for local residents every Friday. tel. 0131 557 0577.
web.marklazarowicz.org.uk
Malcolm Chisholm
MSP for Edinburgh North & Leith
Advice surgeries for local residents every Saturday morning. tel. 0131 558 8358.
Are you looking after children 24/7
whose parents are affected by drug use?
Kinsfolk Carers have started a new drop-in support group to help ease your stress.
Thurs mornings 10am -12 noon, Leith Community Centre, New Kirkgate. Confidential and fun, with crèche and café available. tel. 07990795635.
It's happening at Leith Library
Computer Club: Every Tues in the learning centre. 4 - 5pm for under 13s.
Bounce and Tickle Rhyme Time: First and third Wed of each month for under 3s
10.30 -11.15am.
Friday Craft Time: 2.30pm for about an hour. For 4 -11 ages.
Other one-off events likely. Leith Library
28-30 Ferry Road. tel. 0131 529 5517
email. leith.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Edinburgh North National
Childbirth Trust (NCT) Nearly New Sales
Nearly New Sale of quality baby and children's clothes Nearly New Sale of quality baby and children's clothes
(age 0 to 10 years), toys, books, DVDs, nursery equipment, and maternity ware.
Sat 6th September at St Stephens Comely Bank from 10.30 am to 12.30pm.
If you would like to find out about selling or for more information about the sales please contact Amy Reilly 0870 220 5866 or areilly@hotmail.com
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Until Sat 27 Sep: An Aviary of Stories 10am - 6pm (12 - 6pm Sun in Aug only)
Illustrator Stephanie Black exhibits
re-presentations of bird stories in the form of handmade chapbooks that entertain, provoke and intrigue. Free. Wed 10 Sept: Storytelling Café -
Birds and Beasts 7pm (2hrs)
Join storyteller Ewan McVicar for a relaxing evening of traditional oral storytelling, songs and poetry. £3
Sat 13 Sep: Family Story Circle
2.30pm (90mins approx)
Hear some new stories and share your own tales and songs with storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick. For children aged 5-7, their families and friends. £3 per person. Family ticket (4 people) £10
Tue 16 Sep: Tiny Tales
11am (50mins approx)
Get singing, clapping and moving with stories for wee ones to join in with! Age 6 months to 3 years. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.
Box office
tel. 0131 556 9579 or
web. scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk |
