Buzzy Bees Music
2021-05-10 09:30 - 10:00 (Europe/London)
Our Baby Bees classes give your little one a full sensory experience. All our classes focus around the singing voice, a lot of which is unaccompanied. Unaccompanied singing gives the child a focus with little other distraction, starting their journey listening to pitch.
We also play a range of percussion instruments to our babies in these classes – some are played by the teachers, giving them a sensory experience through sound and sight. Others are played together with carer and baby participation, working on fine motor skills with the baby eventually joining in and holding the instruments themselves.
Find out more on BuzzyBees website

Buzzy Bees Music
2021-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Our Baby Bees classes give your little one a full sensory experience. All our classes focus around the singing voice, a lot of which is unaccompanied. Unaccompanied singing gives the child a focus with little other distraction, starting their journey listening to pitch.
We also play a range of percussion instruments to our babies in these classes – some are played by the teachers, giving them a sensory experience through sound and sight. Others are played together with carer and baby participation, working on fine motor skills with the baby eventually joining in and holding the instruments themselves.
For class information please contact Erin at Buzzy Bees

Plant Sale at the Beacon
2021-05-15 11:00 - 14:00
We are having a little plant sale at the Beacon, Saturday 15th May 11 – 2PM. Pop along. If you would like to make any donations please contact the Beacon 01875 316320 or email office@gorebridge.org.uk

Karate (Seniors)
2021-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Senior Class: please contact the organiser, details below.
Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation (SKF) which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). All classes are run by qualified instructors whose main aim is to teach Karate, one of the most popular martial arts, with emphasis on fitness and discipline while promoting self confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment.
For more information please contact Paul at Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club

Puppacino Pop Up Cafe
2021-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
An opportunity in a real life environment for you and your puppy to learn the practical skills your dog needs to become an abassadog in their own community.
Or, you want to be able to take a calm dog into a public space, like a cafe.
We asked on Facebook ‘Interest or not? We have been asked if we could host a ‘Puppy Cafe Training Classy Type Thing’. Which basically is a room full of puppies and young dogs, with their owners, learning how to be out in public places. Does this make sense? There have been a few ‘oh, that would be good’ replies, but is there interest? What say you?’ and the response was an overwhelming yes!
So we got in touch with Tynewater Dog Training, we met with them and within 2 hours they came up with a plan to make it happen. Puppacino Pop Up Cafe is a 2 hour session spread over two evenings (26th May and 2nd June) 6 – 7pm here at the Beacon. The maximum number is 12, and each puppy can have two humans with he/she. Fo social distancing we will split up 4 dogs and owners (max 2) with one trainer.
The cost for both sessions is £10, and the cafe will be open for drinks/cakes so that we can make it as real as possible. Your £10 will cover the cost of hire at the Beacon.
Things Tynewater Trainers will cover/help with:

Settling
Leaving Food
Ignoring other dos
Ignoring other people
Self control
Focus on my family
Puppy manners in the moment

By booking you agree to your details being shared with Tynewater Dog Training; they will be sending you a pre-session email or two.
To book, please click here.

Gorebridge Community Choir
2021-06-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Don’t read music? No problem. Think you can’t sing? We don’t care. £1 per class. Please contact organiser.

Play Cafe
2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. 2020 and the start of 2021 pretty much kissed goodbye to all of it. In April 2020 we had hoped to have a wheel in/wheel out small soft play area at the Beacon thanks to funding from Midlothian Council Small Grants, but Covid pretty much stopped that in it’s tracks too.
But. Here we are. Who knows what will happen next. Every Monday in June 2021 (12 – 1) we are happy to announce that due to a very generous donation of toys we can kick-start a small play cafe in the Beacon. It’s a taster, a trial and if successful we will carry it forward.
What’s a Play Café?
Well, there are many versions. At the Beacon we will use the whole hall and have a safe space for play and an area for café: come and take a seat, get a cuppa, relax, connect, get some much needed airing time.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it’s £3 per child. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending.

Gorebridge Uniform Exchange Swappies
2021-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon on Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th June 10 – 2PM for the Gorebridge Uniform Exchange/Swappies.
What’s a uniform exchange?
It’s about re-using and sharing school clothing items that are no longer needed, can still be used and can be passed along too others for others to use. The exchange/swappies is free. It’s all about saving good quality items going to waste.
Have uniform to donate?
Excellent! All we ask is it’s donated to us washed, and that the items can be used/shared. They don’t have to be new, but they do have to be useable. From May 31st until 11th June please drop off any items you have at the Beacon.

Play Café June 14
2021-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. 2020 and the start of 2021 pretty much kissed goodbye to all of it. In April 2020 we had hoped to have a wheel in/wheel out small soft play area at the Beacon thanks to funding from Midlothian Council Small Grants, but Covid pretty much stopped that in it’s tracks too.
But. Here we are. Who knows what will happen next. Every Monday in June 2021 (12 – 1) we are happy to announce that due to a very generous donation of toys we can kick-start a small play cafe in the Beacon. It’s a taster, a trial and if successful we will carry it forward.
What’s a Play Café?
Well, there are many versions. At the Beacon we will use the whole hall and have a safe space for play and an area for café: come and take a seat, get a cuppa, relax, connect, get some much needed airing time.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it’s £3 per child. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please read the terms and conditions here.

Play Café June 21
2021-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe June 28th
2021-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 2nd July
2021-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
What’s a Play Café?
Well, there are many versions. At the Beacon we will use the whole hall and have a safe space for play and an area for café: come and take a seat, get a cuppa, relax, connect, get some much needed airing time.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it’s £3 per child. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please note, the Play Cafe is for preschool children.

Play Cafe 23rd July
2021-07-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We hope do be in Level 1 by the 19th of July and run the Play Café. If for any reason it’s announced by Scottish Government that we are remaining in Level 2 we will cancel and make a refund. Fingers crossed.
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
What’s a Play Café?
Well, there are many versions. At the Beacon we will use the whole hall and have a safe space for play and an area for café: come and take a seat, get a cuppa, relax, connect, get some much needed airing time.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it’s £3 per child. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please note, the Play Cafe is for preschool children.

Grow Getters 31st July
2021-07-31 11:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Do you have children under 5 who love to be outdoors and get their hands dirty. On the last Saturday of the month (May – September) bring them along to Grow Getters. Please book in advance as there are limited spaces.
Parents/carers are responsible for child/children.
We can only allow 8 adults to meet outside, therefore tickets are limited to 8. Please book a ticket for the adult attending and let us know how many children in the booking form.
This event is free however if you wish to make a donation please do so on the day. All donations will go towards the community garden at the Beacon.

Gorebridge Schools Uniform Exchange
2021-08-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The new term is about to start. We have been accepting donations of used/and still good uniforms. We will have them available on Sat 7th and Sun 8th August 12 – 4PM. See you there.

GrowGetters 4th September
2021-09-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Do you have children under 5 who love to be outdoors and get their hands dirty.
Please book in advance using the booking form below.

Play Cafe 13th September
2021-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
What’s a Play Café?
Well, there are many versions. At the Beacon we will use the whole hall and have a safe space for play and an area for café: come and take a seat, get a cuppa, relax, connect, get some much needed airing time.
Do you need to book?
Yes, it’s £3 per child (and one adult attending).
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please note, the Play Cafe is for preschool children.

Play Cafe 20th September
2021-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 18th October
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe (12.00 – 1.30PM) every Monday.
The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether. The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities.
We are always looking for donations of resources/play equipment so we can mix it up. If you have any quality toys for under 5”s, please get in touch.

Play Cafe 27 September
2021-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

BINGO Night at the Beacon
2021-10-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for a night of BINGO at the Beacon. It’s £12 for 10 games. Bring your dabber, lucky charms, BYOB, and we will have pizza and snacks available to purchase.
Please note: all attendees must complete track and trace in the Beacon. Please wear a mask unless seated/or except.

Play Cafe 4th October
2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 11th October
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 29th October
2021-10-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe Friday 9.30 – 11.30.
The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether. The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities.
We are always looking for donations of resources/play equipment so we can mix it up. If you have any quality toys for under 5”s, please get in touch.

BINGO Night at the Beacon
2021-10-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for a night of BINGO at the Beacon. It’s £12 for 10 games. Bring your dabber, lucky charms, BYOB, and we will have pizza and snacks available to purchase.
Please note: all attendees must complete track and trace in the Beacon. Please wear a mask unless seated/or exempt.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday 25th September.

Grow Getters (November 6th 2021)
2021-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The session is free.
So if you know any children who love to get their hands dirty, want to learn and explore nature, the outdoors, plants this is for them. Please come along, you can book below.
November Session: all things Autumn, leaves, feeding birds, planting and harvesting.
*parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren).

Play Cafe 26th November
2021-11-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Frozen (3rd Dec)
2021-12-03 15:30 - 18:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Let it go!
Let it go!
Can’t hold us back anymore!
The cold never bothered you anyway!
Come and join us when we show Disney’s movie Frozen at our pop-up community cinema within the Beacon on the 3rd December at 3.30.
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.
Tickets £4 (child, under 12) and £5 (adult) and can be purchased here on the website. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
COVID-19: if for any reason we feel this activity is ‘unsafe’ or Scottish Government Guidelines change between now and 3rd December to host, we will offer a full refund. Face coverings must be worn until seated. You will be seated in your household group, 1m apart from another household.

Wreath Making Workshop
2021-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get creative and make your own fresh Christmas Wreath this year.
We will provide you with all the materials you need for your fresh wreath. Classes are led, this means that whether you are a wreath-making novice or seasoned expert, you can create a wreath to be proud of. This is a fundraising workshop with all proceeds going back into the running/activities of the Gorebridge Beacon.
We are running two workshops on the 4th December, both sessions last approximately 2 hours.
The first session is 10 – 12 PM and the second runs 1 – 3 PM both sessions include a cuppa and cake from the café.
Price:
£25 per person, payable at time of booking. Includes workshop, all materials and refreshments.
How to Book
Please choose the time of the workshop you would like to attend below. You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
