Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Craft Group at the Beacon
2024-01-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
Every Thursday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Beacon
Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your Thursday afternoons? Join us at The Beacon for our weekly Craft Group!
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, our group is open to all skill levels. Bring your own craft projects—knitting, crochet, painting, scrapbooking, or any other craft you enjoy—and share ideas, tips, and inspiration with fellow craft enthusiasts.
What to Expect:

A welcoming and supportive environment
A chance to work on your own projects
Opportunities to learn new techniques
Meet new friends who share your passion for crafting

No need to register, just drop in! We look forward to seeing you and your creative projects.
For more information, please contact us at office@gorebridge.org.uk
Happy crafting!

Sportif Judu (External)
2024-01-27 09:00 - 11:15, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 11:15, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 11:15, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 11:15
Judo class at the Gorebridge Beacon on Saturday mornings.

9 – 9:45 5 – 6 years
9:45 – 10:30 7 – 8 years
10:30 – 11:15 9,10, 11 years

This is an external booking, please contact Hannah for more information (exact times which may change).
Hannah Wood
Pro Coach & Project Coordinator
Sportif Lifestyle Ltd
140 Galashiels Road
Stow
TD1 2RA
Mbl: 07907 308876
hannah@sportiflifestyle.com

Community Gardening Drop-In Session
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 20:30
Join our weekly community gardening sessions. Cultivate friendships, learn new skills and be part of our sustainable community! All levels of experience welcome and no seed to sign up, just pop in and get gardening!
Drop-ins every Tuesday 6 – 8:30pm
Hot drinks available.
*Important – drop-in sessions may be cancelled if the weather is rotten. Please contact the Beacon if you would like to confirm if a session is taking place or not. Times change during Winter months.

BINGO 4th May
2024-05-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready to yell “BINGO!”
Join us for a night of excitement, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition at the Gorebridge Beacon on May 4th! We’re rolling out the red carpet for our fabulous BINGO Night extravaganza, and you’re invited to join in on the fun!
🎱 Date: May 4th
🎱 Time: 6:30 PM onwards, eyes down 7:00PM. End 10:30PM
🎱 Location: Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
With tickets priced at just £12, you’ll get access to an evening packed with thrilling games, awesome prizes, and fantastic company. And the best part? It’s BYOB! So, grab your favorite drinks, whether it’s a bottle of bubbly or a six-pack of your preferred brew, and get ready to toast to good times and even better luck!
Grab your tickets now and mark your calendars for a night of BINGO madness at the Gorebridge Beacon.
See you there!

Spring Fling
2024-05-18 12:30 - 18:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get Ready to Celebrate Spring at the Gorebridge Beacon Spring Fling!
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate the season of warmer days and longer nights than with our upcoming Gorebridge Beacon Spring Fling on May 18th! Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with community spirit, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages.
Timetable
12:30 – 4PM SRUC Showgardens (Judging @ 12:30)
12:30 – 4pm SRUC recruitment fair
1:00 – 3pm Plant Sale
2:00pm Gorebridge Community Choir
1:00 – 4pm Spring Craft Fair (local crafters)
4:00 – 6pm Garden Party
Craft Fair:
Support local crafters and makers and browse through a delightful array of handcrafted goods at our craft fair. From handmade soaps to beautiful botanical skincare, there will be something special for everyone to discover.
Gorebridge Community Choir:
Let the uplifting melodies of the Gorebridge Community Choir lift your spirits as they serenade us with their enchanting voices. Simply sit back and enjoy the harmonious tunes. Starts 2PM.
SRUC Showgardens and Recruitment Event:
We are excited that the students from the Scottish Rural College (SRUC) will be installing within the Beacon Garderns their show gardens this year. Come and explore, meet the students, get inspiration and ideas for your own green spaces (no matter if it’s a large pot or a large garden). The Showgardens will be judged at 12:30 for 2024.
Plus, don’t miss the SRUC recruitment event where you can learn more about exciting courses and opportunities offered by SRUC from horticulture to animal care, agriculture to forestry the courses at SRUC is vast, and on our doorstep. More information https://www.sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/
Plant Sale:
The annual Gorebridge Plant Sale. Come and join the Gorebridge Community Gardeners, and Gorebridge Community Cares and fill your garden with vibrant blooms and lush greenery from our plant sale. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll find the perfect plants to add a splash of color to your outdoor space.
Garden Party:
Wrap up the day with a lively garden party filled with laughter, good food, and great company. Come and spend time in the garden, listen to music, have something to eat.
Join us at the Gorebridge Beacon on May 18th for a day of community celebration at our Spring Fling.
Admission is free, so bring the whole family and let’s make some wonderful memories together!

Quiz Night 1st June
2024-06-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready to flex those brain muscles and laugh your way through a night of quiz-tastic chaos at The Beacon!
Think you’re a trivia titan? Well, prepare to have your knowledge shaken, stirred, and scrambled as our questions jump from “Who’s on the money?” to “Which cheese smells like feet?” Strap in for a rollercoaster ride of obscure facts, wild guesses, and questionable team names! Whether you’re a certified genius or just here for the nachos, there’s a spot for you at our quiz night!
And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll walk away with the ultimate prize: a night of laughter, camaraderie, and the perfect excuse to show off your best “I know this because I watched a documentary once” face!
So gather your crew, sharpen those pencils (or just charge your phone), and join us at The Beacon for a quiz night that’s guaranteed to leave your sides sore from laughing and your brains buzzing with useless knowledge! See you there, smarty pants!
£5 per person. £30 per team (no more than 6 to a team)

Skills Development Scotland
2024-06-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-28 09:00 - 16:00
Skills Development Scotland support help people find rewarding careers. They also provide careers information, advice and guidance, and work-based training programmes.
Skills Development Scotland – Career Delivery Service will be at the Gorebridge Beacon 9 – 5PM on the following dates:
20th June
4th July
18 July
1 August
15 August
29 August
Call 0131 663 7287 to make an appointment with a Career Adviser.

Family Play and Picnic
2024-07-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along and join us in the Beacon garden for family picnic and play.
Bring a blanket to sit on, we hope you don’t need a brolly!
12:30 – 2 in the Beacon Garden, the event is free but please book below.

Family Play and Picnic 19th July
2024-07-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Cinema Afternoon: The Good Dinosaur
2024-07-24 13:00 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for a cinema-ish experience at the Beacon.
An 11-year-old apatosaurus named Arlo is swept away by a raging river and finds himself hundreds of miles away from home. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo makes an unlikely human friend and learns the power of confronting his fears, discovering what he’s truly capable of doing.
Start time: 1.30
Refreshments: available from the cafe
Details
Director(s): Peter Sohn
Classification: PG
Runtime: 93
Production Year: 2015
Distributor: Disney
Cast: Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand, Anna Paquin, Marcus Scribner, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn

Family Play and Picnic 26th July
2024-07-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Cinema Afternoon: Paw Patrol, The Mighty Movie
2024-07-31 13:30 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for a cinema-ish event at the Beacon.
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups
Start time: 1.30
Refreshments: available from the cafe
Details
Director(s):Cal Brunker
Runtime: 92
Certification: PG
Production Year: 2023
Cinema Date: 13/10/2023
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Cast: Kristen Bell, Christian Convery, Dan Duran, Taraji Henson, James Marsden

Family Play and Picnic 2nd August
2024-08-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Serenity Yoga
2024-08-07 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-28 09:30 - 11:00
Please contact Michelle on 07973 638126 or michele@sereneyoga.co.uk for further details on any of my classes.
Classes are pre-booked, please call above number.
