Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Grow Getters (December 4th 2021)
2021-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event 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.
December 4th is all about winter gardening, garden birds, and DIY Xmas pressies.
*parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren).

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.

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.

Play Cafe 3rd Dec
2021-12-03 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.

Play Cafe 26th November
2021-11-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2021-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Memories of Gorebridge
2021-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Remembering Gorebridge.
Travel back in time with us at the Beacon on Sunday 14th November 12 – 4 PM**
We will have a free display of Gorebridge heritage/archive information. See what you can discover and learn. old places, stories and information about where you currently live.
** Sunday 14th November is Remembrance Sunday. We will be taking part in the Service of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden to the front of the Beacon. At 11:00 AM the 2 minute silence will be observed in and outside the Beacon.

Play Cafe 12th November
2021-11-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

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 5th November
2021-11-05 09:30 - 11:30

Fighting Fit
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:00
Boxercise with a little big of kickboxing Wednesday evenings at the Beacon (6 – 7pm).
Block starts 3rd of November and runs for 4 weeks. £20 for 4 weeks.
Break for holidays and back Fighting Fit in the New Year.

Recruitment Event
2021-11-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are hosting a sector specific (support work) recruitment event on the 2nd November 1.30 – 4.30 at the Beacon, drop in whenever you want.
Full details of the event on Nov 2nd and the pre-session ‘What employers want’ can be found here.

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.

Play Cafe 29th October
2021-10-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

What Employers Want Session
2021-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are hosting a sector specific (support work) recruitment event on the 2nd November) 1.30 – 4.30 at the Beacon, drop in whenever you want.
Before the event
On the 26th October 1 – 3 at the Beacon we are offering an informal ‘what employers want’ learning session. For two hours you will be able to ask questions about the role of Support Worker and we will give you some great tips on how to prepare for the recruitment event afternoon including:

Knowing what to expect
Making the most of meeting employers
Building your confidence
The role and what is required
The application form

To read full details of the event and to sign up for the ‘what employers want’ session please click here.

Play Cafe 10th December
2021-10-18 08:00 - 17:00

Play Cafe 19th November
2021-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 11th October
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 4th October
2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

GrowGetters 2nd October
2021-10-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event 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.
The session on the 2nd of October is all about growing plants for free (collecting seeds from fruits, vegetables, and flowers, taking cuttings from house and garden plants). And, hopefully, a little bit of willow structure building.
*parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren).

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 27 September
2021-09-27 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 18th October
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

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

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

Play Cafe 6th Sept
2021-09-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

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 30th August
2021-08-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-08-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
CHANGE OF DATE: August’s GrowGetters session will take place on the 7th September
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 using the booking form below.

Play Cafe 23rd August
2021-08-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
