Youth groups and activities support for children at high school

Tinderbox 

Helping young people in North East Edinburgh express themselves through music. Their musician in residence at Craigmillar Library is running weekly music sessions on Monday afternoons. Offering instrumental lessons, drop-in sessions and short courses. You can pick an instrument from the loan collection at Craigmillar library, have a go at that or take part in creative music-making sessions.

For more information email

jenny@tinderboxproject.co.uk

Portobello Busking Band

An exciting new group for young people aged 10 to 18 years. You will learn to play songs that make you feel good as part of a group and work towards taking the music to the streets to spread good vibes in the neighbourhood! The group play together on Wednesday afternoons during term time from 4.30pm to 6pm at

For more information email

niki@tinderboxproject.co.uk

For more information visit the Tinderbox website.

Lyra 

A vibrant multi-arts programme for children and young people aged five to 18 years from the Greater Craigmillar area (EH16 4 postcode) to take part in free arts activities, learning skills in creative industries, music, dance, theatre and more. With weekly workshops, theatre trips and chances to perform, Lyra’s projects bring children and young people together with arts professionals from Scotland and abroad to work side-by-side on world-class projects and productions.  

For more information visit the Lyra website or contact 

lyra@lyra.co.uk

0131 659 4759 or 07517 773 780 

Pilmeny Development Project youth groups

Girls Group

Supporting and empowering girls aged 12 years and above with activities such as cooking, baking, sports, art workshops, one-to-one support and trips on Mondays from 4.30 to 6pm at

LOSP – Drop-in senior youth group

a group for girls aged 12 years and above. A safe space to hang out in the community where they can take part in activities such as baking, arts and crafts, football, sports, gaming, workshops and trips. The group runs on Mondays from 6.30pm to 8pm at

Girls group (Sikh Sanjong)

This group welcomes young people from all backgrounds but is mostly focused on supporting Sikh girls aged 12 years and above to enjoy activities such as one-to-one support, cooking, baking, sports, gaming, art, science and games on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3pm at

New Spin

An intergenerational space for young and older people in the community to come together to do fun activities such as cooking, games, arts and crafts, baking, lunch and outings. The group runs on Fridays from 1pm to 2.30pm at

For more information visit the Pilmeny Development Project Facebook or X(Twitter) pages or contact Nicola Hutchison

n.hutchison@pilmenydevelopmentpproject.co.uk

07907 020 254

Starpic Project

Delivering free youth work activities for children and young people aged from five to 16 years in the Bingham, Niddrie and surrounding areas. Build confidence, meet new people, learn new skills and have fun in a safe environment with Starpic Project’s dedicated staff team. The activities are fun, engaging and suggestions come from the young people.

For more information about the sessions or days and times, visit the Starpic Project website or the Starpic Project Facebook page

The Venchie Children and Young People’s Project

The Venchie offers different projects for education, social development and health and fun for children and young people in Craigmillar.

PANDAS (Breakfast Club)

Each school day morning, children are collected from home, if needed, and arrive at The Venchie for a healthy breakfast before being walked to school.

ASC (After School Clubs)

Running for P7 and high school pupils on Tuesdays 5.30 to 7.30pm

Holiday Playschemes

Each school holiday session runs from 11am to 3pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all school pupils.

Children and young people need to be registered to attend any groups. Registration forms can be collected and returned by visiting The Venchie at

For more information visit The Venchie's website or contact 

info@venchie.org.uk

0131 629 9546

Outdoor Play Rangers sessions

These play sessions are free and fun for children aged five to 13 years. You can drop in and join in outdoor play activities. Games, construction tasks, messy and scrap play. Sessions are open to all and normally run on Fridays at Brunstane Primary School and Magdalene Community Centre between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, and at Bingham Park between 3.15pm and 5pm. Sessions are all year round except during the Christmas school holidays.

To find out more visit the Smart Play Rangers Facebook page or email

playrangers@smartplaynetwork.org

The Wash House Youth Club

Providing a variety of activities and fun for young people in S1 to S3. The club costs £1 per session and runs on Friday from 5pm to 6.30pm at

For more information and to book a space contact

Cld-portobello@ea.edin.sch.uk

0131 669 8275