Join Us for a St. David’s Day Welsh Feast with a Zero-Waste Twist!

Our next Tummies Not Trash Lunch Club is celebrating St. David’s Day a little early with a special menu of traditional Welsh dishes—made the zero-waste way!

📅 Tuesday, 27th February
📍 Church of the Nazarene, 12–2 PM
💷 £3 for a hearty meal, including soup, a main, and a cuppa!

Expect delicious Welsh-inspired food with creative ways to use surplus ingredients—good for the planet and great for your plate. Come along for a warm meal and even warmer company!

No booking needed—just drop by and enjoy. Tag a friend and spread the word! 🌿🍽️

A safe, facilitated space for adults to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis. No speakers or lectures, just open discussion.

Explore your responses to climate change in a supportive environment. Free event run by our friends at the Climate Psychology Alliance.

Email edinburghclimatecafe@gmail.com for info.

Explore the inner workings of a piano at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Join their free Wednesday workshops (4-8pm) and help dismantle pianos. All tools and materials provided. No experience needed – just turn up! Kids welcome with an adult. Learn more and maybe even take home some parts for your own projects.

Dress warmly and email info@pianodrome.org with questions.

Join fashion and textile designer and educator Dianne Spottiswood Miller to learn how to mend and embroider a variety of denim using traditional Japanese techniques.

Many cultures have their own unique way of decorating or repairing textiles, Boro Mending and Sashiko Embroidery are two such techniques originating from Japan. Both use a running stitch to breathe new life into clothing/textiles as part of a simple and mindful practice.

Sashiko/Boro repairs are born from the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces authenticity and imperfections, highlights rather than hides scars and celebrates these imperfections as part of an object’s history. It is also closely related to the Japanese concept of Mottainai, which expresses a feeling of deep regret when something is wasted.

You will be shown how to use Sashiko and Boro stitching on a variety of denim - as patches to fix holes in garments and/or to create beautiful traditional embroidery designs on a range of clothing (e.g. from jeans & jackets to shirts and skirts!)

You will have a range of stencils to choose from to outline your Sashiko design on your garment and your tutor will give you design suggestions on how to layer up patches to achieve an authentic Japanese Boro effect.

This is a hand sewing class, so there’s no need to be a whizz on a sewing machine!

You will be able to learn the techniques and leave feeling inspired to continue fixing and rejuvenating your favourite pieces at home.

The environmental cost of producing billions of new pairs of jeans annually is huge. Figures from UN Environment show it takes 3,781 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equating to the equivalent of around 33.4 kilograms of carbon emissions.

This workshop aims to inspire you to breathe new life into old or damaged denim to reduce your environmental footprint.

All materials and equipment will be provided, you just need to bring a garment (or two) which you’d like to refresh or repair. Denim garments are particularly suited to these techniques as they were originally developed to decorate/repair indigo-dyed textiles.

Light refreshments will also be available during the workshop.

Your tutor, Dianne Spottiswood Miller is a fashion/textile designer & educator with significant experience in the creative sector, higher education and internationally. She works as a freelance tutor with community groups across Scotland, sharing creative textile mending techniques and skills.

Suitable for adults 18+, or if a child 14+ wishes to attend they must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket.

This workshop is possible due to support from ECCAN, Greenlight fund.

Evaluation Support for beginners

Please sign up using this Eventbrite link

Fife Climate Hub and Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network have teamed up with Evaluation Support Scotland to offer a free Evaluation Support training day to our member organisations!

This will be an online session with an evaluation expert to take you through the process of identifying the need, developing outcomes and indicators, and working out how to measure your impact.

This training is aimed at groups new to project evaluation processes and to those needing to hone in their evaluation skills. It's also a perfect refresher if you've done this before but are needing a bit of inspiration to evaluate a new or different project.

This is workshop 3 - part of a Biophilic design for an eco-friendly home workshop series

Whether you join one workshop or the full series, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living.

Workshop Series Overview:

• Workshop 1- Learn the principles of biophilic design and how to create a healthier, nature-connected home.

• Workshop 2- Discover sustainable materials and practical ways to integrate them into your renovation.

• Workshop 3- Develop a clear vision for a calm, eco-conscious space that reflects your style

We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕

📅 28th February & 1st March, 8th march, 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!

Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥

🚲SAVE THE DATE - MOVING SALE ALERT!

We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕

📅 1st March, 8th March, 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!

Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥

In this workshop, we will examine our personal and collective relationships with the Earth and explore our emotions around the Earth’s changing climate through a guided stream-of-consciousness writing exercise and follow-up group discussion.

After our writing and discussion, we will reflect as a group on ways to stay mentally well and to support each other while navigating facing the realities of the climate crisis. We will spend some time ‘croft bathing,’ directing our attention to how we feel while outdoors in a natural setting and how the Earth can support our collective wellbeing through trying times.

Environmental educator Sara will facilitate the workshop, which she has led previously at events such as Portobello Sea Rising Festival and the Edinburgh Climate Festival. Previous workshops have provoked often emotional responses to climate change which can inspire us to take climate action and build community.

We hope the session will equip you with ideas to choose lower-impact ways of living and the confidence to share your learnings with others.

Please bring a notebook and writing utensil if you have one (if not, we have extras!). Come with an open mind and be ready to participate in a discussion on climate, values, and behaviours.

The Populus Cafe will be open on the day of the workshop, and attending the event will entitle you to a 20% discount on cafe purchases.

About Sara: Hi, I’m Sara(she/her). In my workshops, I hope to encourage climate action by contemplating our entangled nature with the earth, sharing our diverse perspectives, and questioning our value systems, which I believe are essential parts of navigating the current changes we are facing together on our planet. I have trained in yoga and alternative learning practices and hold an MSc in Outdoor Education from the University of Edinburgh. The inspiration for my workshops comes from Dr. Robbie Nicol’s course, Outdoor Environmental Education: Concept-Based Practice, and I have had the privilege of facilitating at LungA Festival in Iceland, Edinburgh Climate Festival, and Portobello Sea Rising Festival.

This workshop programme is possible with support from the Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN), Greenlight fund. In addition to vital welcome support from funders, our work also relies on your own generosity to ensure we can provide further workshops in the future. We provide a sliding scale of ticket prices so if you can pay a bit more please consider doing so. Please select 'read more' on each ticket type to learn more about our ticket price sliding scale.

Join Us for a Pancake Day with a Zero-Waste Twist!

Our next Tummies Not Trash Lunch Club is celebrating Pancake Day—made the zero-waste way!

📅 Tuesday, 4th March
📍 Church of the Nazarene, 12–2 PM

Come along for a warm meal (sweet or savoury) and even warmer company!

No booking needed—just drop by and enjoy.

Enquire by 25th of February

Free six-week courses: 

During 2025/6 we are delivering a series of eight, six-week woodworking courses for residents living in Granton, Pilton & Muirhouse.

Sessions will include the opportunity to become familiar with and safely use a variety of woodworking tools, design and build your own scaffold plank furniture for your home, such as a shoe rack, bookcase, shelves, or small table. The sense of achievement and pride that comes with designing and making something from scratch is powerful, and the opportunity to choose what to make and plan how to do so will give participants ownership of their learning.

The courses will be delivered by our Development Workers and will cover:

• Community woodworking modules 1&3

• Learning hand tools & power tools

• Make a scaffold piece of furniture

• PPE will be provided

Contact craig@moveon.org.uk to sign up

First course

Tuesday 4th March 5 - 7pm (six weeks) open to all

Upcoming courses:

• Women

• Young People (15-21)

• LGBTQIA+

• Men

• Refugees

Dates to be confirmed. If you feel that none of these sessions fit your needs, please feel free to request or suggest a group you would be comfortable with.

Drop by to see a new temporary outdoor exhibition celebrating flight free travel. You can pick up a Zine, enjoy a vegan pancake.

Exhibition Opening (and pancakes) Tickets, Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

We're excited to launch a series of free workshops for you to learn about nature, be inspired and share the different actions we can take to support biodiversity on Earth 🌳🌼

🌸Remembering Miseonnamu’s Story | 5 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌏Earth’s Gift: Musaceae Family | 19 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌿Finding features of myself in nature | 26 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00

Venue: Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ)

Language: English (Cantonese/Mandarin interpretation available)
Please register here (link in bio): https://forms.gle/A45bBhk9kibRf48q8

A two-part series of workshops for LGBTQ+ people (16+) featuring an exciting range of guided crafts and activities led by Edinburgh Remakery.

Dates and times

Thursday, March 6th, 6 - 9pm

Thursday, March 20th, 6 - 9pm

Location

Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, 13A Newkirkgate Leith EH6 6AD

About this event

• Workshops last 3 hours

Join our friends at Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, for a series of in-person creative workshops inspiring new skills and the chance to make some exciting 'take-home' projects whilst building new social connections in a safer space.Kat from Edinburgh Remakery will guide these Willow Lanterns sessions. With support from LGBT Health staff and volunteers.

About the Willow Lantern sessions (part 1 and 2)

In this two-part workshop you’ll learn to make a beautiful lantern out of willow and how to decorate it, ready to take home with at the end. Together we will learn how to work with the willow to make some amazing shapes and will decorate them with various crafty techniques to make each of them completely unique! All materials, equipment, and tools will be provided, as well as all-important refreshments to keep those creative juices flowing. These workshops can get a little messy so appropriate clothing is highly recommended!

Full Series Programme:

Thurs 6th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 1) with facilitator Kat

Thurs 20th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 2) with facilitator Kat

Tickets are FREE, booking essential:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1230238288839?aff=oddtdtcreator

And there are more workshops to come…

Thurs 3rd April, 6-8.30pm - Paper Jewellery with facilitator Isabell (book separately)

Thurs 24th April, 6-8.30pm – Tote-bag Stamping with facilitator TBC (book separately)

Access

We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register.

The venue and our event features:

♿️ Wheelchair accessible with ramp access to main space

🅿️ Accessible all-gender toilets

- Relaxed setting, take breaks when needed

If there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please

contact Jules:📧 email jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

📞 0131 564 3970

Master the Art of Facilitation and Deep Listening

Please sign up using this Eventbrite link

This training day is for those interested in facilitating group discussions, holding space for difficult emotions, and creating inclusive environments.

Why attend?

· Gain practical tools and techniques to engage effectively in climate action.

· Connect with like-minded individuals and build supportive relationships.

· Develop the skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and create positive change.

· Explore your own emotions and responses to the climate crisis.

Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a range of activities, including:

Creative exercises; Group discussions; Reflection practices & Practical skills training

Remode collective has created this workshop to showcase the power of Craftivism, which mixes activism and crafting. Using embroidery stitches to raise awareness of environmental, feminist, social or political issues through decorative textile techniques. This class will inspire thought-provoking artworks that merge slogans and compelling imagery into a textile patch.

This workshop will teach you the basic sewing skills needed to create an inspiring and empowering protest badge to decorate/mend/ personalise your clothing.

Use embroidery and textiles as a unique and personal voice inspired by a topic of your choice. The patch can engage with current social/ political issues whilst also adding decoration to your clothing. Why not add the patch to your clothes to cover holes, add strength to areas or add colour and pattern?

• Create a design with background and text.

• Learn how to make hand-stitched patches using repurposed materials.

• Learn basic decorative embroidery techniques.

• Prepare and apply Applique and Reverse applique techniques.

The smaller workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.

This is a sociable event that will be held at Populus cafe on Leith Community Croft where refreshments can be bought (until 4pm) whilst you embroider!

How are architects using rules-of-thumb, spreadsheets/software, and design guides to respond to the climate emergency?  

An afternoon of brief presentations, tabletop discussions and a panel discussion for practicing and aspiring architects. The session will reflect on new “Back of the Envelope” practices and processes around data and design for the climate emergency and speculate on the near future of early-design-stage zero-carbon data practices.

Remode Collective has designed this workshop to quickly walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending!

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance. It is an easy to follow class with clear simple instructions.

Using a sewing box or sewing machine, easily creating new garments as well as mending or altering existing items is a sustainable and eco-friendly way of reducing garment waste and extending the life of our garments.

We will cover:

• introduction to sewing with the sewing machine

• looking at the different types of seams and finishing techniques

• how to make basic alterations and the hem

• introduction to mending: hand-sewing technics, dry felting, and many more.

If you have a special piece that you want to alter, redesign or repair, bring it with you and we will help you to achieve your goals. All equipment and some materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you wish.

🚲SAVE THE DATE - MOVING SALE ALERT!

We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕

📅 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!

Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥

We're excited to launch a series of free workshops for you to learn about nature, be inspired and share the different actions we can take to support biodiversity on Earth 🌳🌼

🌸Remembering Miseonnamu’s Story | 5 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌏Earth’s Gift: Musaceae Family | 19 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌿Finding features of myself in nature | 26 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00

Language: English (Cantonese/mandarin Interpretation Available)

Venue: Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ)
Please register here (link in bio): https://forms.gle/A45bBhk9kibRf48q8

Celebrate Spring Equinox by preparing for the growing season ahead – two hours to learn how to keep yourself in tip top condition, so you can spring into gardening with energy and fewer aches and pains.

Gardening is not only good for the environment, it also has numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. However, it can be hard work. There’s lots of bending, lifting and digging that can be tough on the body and on the joints. By focusing on your own fitness, you’ll be able to grow more - whether on the allotment or in your garden. By growing more of your own food, you can work to reduce waste, as well as your waistline at the same time… It's a win win situation.

Learn practical exercises that will help you be strong for outdoor tasks. Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen teaches gardeners’ specific strength and flexibility exercises to aid recovery and maximise time in the garden. In addition, we’ll look at the prevention of common injuries. She’s also qualified in horticulture, and there will be a Q & A session at the end where we can exchange growing and fitness tips whilst enjoying some healthy snacks.

We welcome gardeners of all ages and abilities, you definitely don’t need to be fit to do this workshop.

What’s included:

· Gardening for functional fitness.

· Specific gardening strength exercises for core, legs and balance.

· Mindfulness for gardening, remembering our connection to the earth and the importance of growing.

· How to improve grip strength.

· Learn stretches to recover from heavy digging and weeding, and to prevent injuries.

· ‘Gardeners back’ specific exercises.

· Ideas for healthy snack ideas on the plot and eating for energy.

· Live snack demonstration and healthy vegan nibbles for the group.

· Q & A at the end. Meet new friends and swap stories.

· All exercises emailed to you after the session.

A fun and interactive workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Seniors especially welcome.

What to wear / bring:

- Wear warm layers of clothing – we’ll be outdoors for an hour continually, with some movement, but nothing high intensity.

- Shoes, preferably waterproof. Hiking boots or study shoes.

Basically, wear what you’d wear in the garden, no fancy lycra required.

Please contact Tracy if you have any questions about the workshop content.

tracygriffen@gmail.com

If you have any questions about the venue, location or ticketing please contact Earth in Common directly.

This workshop is possible with support from ECCAN Greenlight Fund.

A two-part series of workshops for LGBTQ+ people (16+) featuring an exciting range of guided crafts and activities led by Edinburgh Remakery.

Dates and times

Thursday, March 6th, 6 - 9pm

Thursday, March 20th, 6 - 9pm

Location

Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, 13A Newkirkgate Leith EH6 6AD

About this event

• Workshops last 3 hours

Join our friends at Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, for a series of in-person creative workshops inspiring new skills and the chance to make some exciting 'take-home' projects whilst building new social connections in a safer space.Kat from Edinburgh Remakery will guide these Willow Lanterns sessions. With support from LGBT Health staff and volunteers.

About the Willow Lantern sessions (part 1 and 2)

In this two-part workshop you’ll learn to make a beautiful lantern out of willow and how to decorate it, ready to take home with at the end. Together we will learn how to work with the willow to make some amazing shapes and will decorate them with various crafty techniques to make each of them completely unique! All materials, equipment, and tools will be provided, as well as all-important refreshments to keep those creative juices flowing. These workshops can get a little messy so appropriate clothing is highly recommended!

Full Series Programme:

Thurs 6th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 1) with facilitator Kat

Thurs 20th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 2) with facilitator Kat

Tickets are FREE, booking essential:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1230238288839?aff=oddtdtcreator

And there are more workshops to come…

Thurs 3rd April, 6-8.30pm - Paper Jewellery with facilitator Isabell (book separately)

Thurs 24th April, 6-8.30pm – Tote-bag Stamping with facilitator TBC (book separately)

Access

We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register.

The venue and our event features:

♿️ Wheelchair accessible with ramp access to main space

🅿️ Accessible all-gender toilets

- Relaxed setting, take breaks when needed

If there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please

contact Jules:📧 email jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

📞 0131 564 3970

Come along to a FREE one-day community-led workshop at Saughton

A community-led workshop for LGBTQ+ people (aged 16+) to come together to connect, learn skills and build confidence around learning to grow

Park and Gardens for LGBTQ+ people (aged 16+) living or travelling to Edinburgh, to come together to connect, learn skills and build confidence around learning to grow.

We will be looking at how to grow lots of things in small spaces, which simplifies what we want to eat and we can grow. Moving away from mass agriculture, the event aims to focus on small-scale community growing. The event is being planned in collaboration with members of local LGBTQ+ community group, Queer By Nature. The workshops will be delivered by two skilled facilitators, with a background in leading community growing spaces, who also encourage body connection and work to reduce climate anxiety.

We are thankful to ECCAN for their support in funding this event. With additional thanks to support from the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley)

Workshop / activity titles and facilitators:

• Land Connection & Building Foundations for Sustainable Growing with Nuria Lopez (Gracemount Community Gardens)

• Nature Connection Walk with Nic Saunders (Queer By Nature)

• Learning to Grow: What, Where, How? With Sylva Atkins (Muirhouse Community Garden Project)

Additional event info:

• Bring your own lunch - some light snacks provided. Saughton

• Teas / Coffees provided

• Venue, workshop space and garden area is step-free and

wheelchair accessible

• All-gender toilets available for our event

Tickets are FREE, booking essential:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1115373244399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please SAVE THE DATE for our next Assembly in the Spring. The event is Food themed and all the network is welcome. We will publish more information here in early February, including an Eventbrite sign up link.

Free drop-in activity for families with writer & artist

Joana Avi-Lorie

Create a picture of your beautiful Edinburgh and your community!

An invitation for parents and children to imagine, create, and think together of how to care for the places we live in and love