Youth groups and activities for school leavers

North East

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.

Craigmillar Library
101 Niddrie Mains Road
EH16 4DS

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

Portobello Library
14 Rosefield Avenue
EH15 1AU

For more information email

niki@tinderboxproject.co.uk

For more information visit the Tinderbox website.

Pilmeny Development Project

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

Pilmey Development Project Youth Centre
44 Buchanan Street
Leith
EH6 8RF

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

The Citadel Youth Centre
175 Commercial Street
Leith
EH6 6JE

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