Community Ceilidh- Celebrate the Community Fridge opening with us
2019-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
Greening Gorebridge would like to invite you to attend their community Science/Climate Change themed Ceilidh to celebrate the opening of the Gorebridge Community Fridge.

http://www.scienceceilidh.com

The Gorebridge Community Fridge will help divert good quality produce from landfill by working with various partners and having it available to all in the community.

We will ‘strip the leaf'(science version of strip the willow), followed by a vegetarian supper.

During the evening we will also host our monthly Clothes Swap and repair Cafe.

Bring along a selection of good quality, CLEAN and gently worn clothing items that you no longer wear to swap for something NEW TO YOU. Womens and men’s clothing PLUS childrens clothes welcome.

Also welcome- Accessories- handbags, gently worn shoes, costume jewellery etc. **All sizes of clothing welcome**

Join our fabulous clothes mender Kiki and she will show you how to and help you repair and mend your lovely clothes, helping to keep them in use and being dearly loved for a lot longer.

Take up hems/rehem trousers and skirts

Sew on a button so it’s less likely to fall of… AGAIN!

Mend or patch holes in your favourite jeans, tops or shirts.

Bring items such as: tops, trousers, jeans, shirts, jackets, socks, jumpers, towels, blankets, etc

Tuesday Textile TLC- Repair cafe
2019-02-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join our expert mender Kiki so she can show you how to make simple and effective repairs to your favourite clothing and textiles.
Repairing our clothes means keeping them being worn and loved for longer and keeping them out of landfill by reusing instead of recycling or binning.
“Extending the average life of clothes by just three months of active use per item would
lead to a 5-10% reduction in each of the carbon, water and waste footprints”
Suitable for beginners.
Please just drop-in during the morning. It may be busy so first come- first served, and there may be a wait.
Looking forward to welcoming you!

Creative Wellbeing
2019-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT, United Kingdom
Wellbeing activities aimed at encouraging you to be more positive, develop resilience and make new connections. Delivered by Health in Mind, come along and take part in:
creative crafts
wellbeing activities
horticulture
complementary therapy taster session
When?
Every Thursday 10am to 12 Noon at the Gorebridge Beacon
For more information contact Phil (phil.morris@orchardcentreservices.org.uk) or call 0131 663 1616

Afternoon Tea Dance
2019-03-01 14:00 - 16:00
Dust Down your Dancing Shoes and sharpen your moves
Make new friends, have a dance, enjoy some tea and cake
£3 per person
Fridays 2-4pm
The Beacon – 01875 816320

Kids Upcycle Club- Friday Afternoons
2019-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Email jaimie.macdonald@gorebridge.org.uk to BOOK your place
Parents and Children can join us for an after school session of making upcycled projects from textiles, revamping old clothes, making new things from fabric and experimenting with decoration and repair techniques.
Sessions will mostly be suitable for children aged 7 upwards. Sessions must be booked in advance as space is limited.
An adult is expected to stay in the session to create alongside the child, offering assistance, support and encouragement where needed.
Some of the activities we could explore during our sessions (specific activities will be announced the beginning of that week) :

T-shirt refashion
How to make T-shirt yarn
Weave/braid a table mat or rug
Make a dog toy
Bike streamers
T-shirt shopping bags
Upcycled junk jewellery
Simple fabric printing/painting
Make your own headband or hair clip
Pillow case dresses
Make a simple cushion/ cushion cover
Simple hand embroidery
Simple hand applique/patching

If you have any ideas on what you’d like to re-make or upcycle with your child, please let us know.
This workshop is funded by Scottish Government Climate Challenge Fund.

Mums and Tots
2019-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT, United Kingdom
Mums and Tots is held at The Beacon every Monday. 10 – 12. No need to book. Just show up.

Kung Fu Ladies Class
2019-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Ladies Class
Classes run on a Monday evening, 7-8.30pm at the Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge.
You don’t need to be fit or have had any martial arts experience to come along. It is a beginners class and so, everyone will be starting from scratch. In the class, we will start off with some warming up exercises to loosen up and then, some stamina and power building with a system called Splashing Hands.
You will then go on to traditional Kung Fu techniques but, with a modern approach. To finish, there will be “cool down” exercises using Chi Gong techniques. These exercises promote internal chi development and balance the body and mind before you leave.
The class fee is £7 per session, payable on the night. You just need to wear something loose and trainers (as we are not in bare feet). Before the first session, a short health screening form needs to be completed – if you could arrive 15 minutes before, to allow time for this.

Woodland Wildlings
2019-03-31 12:00 - 14:00 | 55 main street, Gorebridge, United Kingdom
The Woodland Wildlings is a project for children aged up to 5 years. It’s an opportunity for families with pre-school children to come along and join in forest school and nature play activities.
There’s no need to book just come along at 10 am (Drop In) to the Pop-Up Beacon at the bottom of the Main Street (Old Bank).
These sessions are being led by Laura Lagerman, an experienced early years practitioner.
For more information please contact lorna.lagerman@gorebridge.org.uk or visit Woodland Wildlings on Facebook here.

Remake sewing sessions- Make/Repair/Alter/Refashion/Embellish
2019-08-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
This remake sewing session is funded through Greening Gorebridge, a Climate Challenge Fund project from Keep Scotland Beautiful.
To Book: email jaimie.macdonald@gorebridge.org.uk to ensure there space for you on your chosen date and time.
This is not a taught sewing class. It is a chance to have free access our community Sewing studio to make, upcycle, embellish and repair with textiles. Fabric cutting space is limited so small to medium sized projects preferred.
We have:

4-5 sewing machines available to use or bring your own if you already have one.
Free donated materials for your upcycling projects.
Thread, needles, pins and other basic equipment will be accessible during the session.

Bring a textile project you need some expert guidance with, or get on with your own project.

REPAIR – mend those pesky holes and rips to make them wearable again.
ALTER – take up hems, take clothes in or out to fit better
EMBELLISH and REFASHION – Decorate and change items to feel more fun, more colourful and more like YOU.
MAKE- work on your own sewing projects. We encourage you to use donated fabric, reuse and upcycle wherever possible.

Opening times:
Community Sewing Studio is open on Wednesdays but times alternate week to week 10-12 and 6-8 are our core hours where you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our sewing tutor. 12-1 and 5-6 are self guided times without staff support.
Mornings:

10-12pm- Gain advice on your project from our experienced sewing tutor
12-1pm- For confident sewers and self guided projects . Tutor not present.

Evenings:

5-6pm – For confident sewers and self guided projects . tutor not present.
6-8pm – Gain advice on your project from our experienced sewing tutor

Please email to book your slot and let us know what project you are planning before you attend (if you can) so we can prepare appropriately. Additional haberdashery to complete your project may need to be provided at your own expense so please keep this in mind before attending.
Email jaimie.macdonald@gorebridge.org.uk to book your slot.

Slimming World at the Beacon
2019-08-07 19:30 - 21:00
Please call Shawnee for more information on 07931 675391.

Afternoon Social Dance
2019-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Can’t dance? That’s okay.
Two left feet? Perfect.
It really doesn’t matter if you can dance or not. This is an afternoon social dance for people who just like to get together and learn a few moves. Sequence, two-steps, three-steps, a few waltzes … just whatever takes our fancy each week. All welcome. We are friendly bunch, come along and join us. We aren’t perfect ballroom dancers, just people who like to laugh our way through.
Suggested donation: £3

Brass and Brunch
2019-08-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for Brass and Brunch on Saturday 10th August 11 – 2 PM at the Beacon. All welcome. No booking required.

Introduction to baby and child emergency first aid
2019-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
This baby first aid course is being organised and run by Precious People Training and is being held at the Gorebridge Beacon.
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to have a basic child and baby First Aid understanding. Whether you are a parent, parent to be, grand parent, auntie, uncle, brother, sister, babysitter or carer. This training really is perfect for everyone.
The 2 hour session will teach you how to deal confidently with accidents, emergencies and illnesses involving babies and children.
During the 2 hours we will look at:

Treatment of an unconscious child and the fast effective use of the Recovery Position
Child and baby Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Bleeding and Shock
Choking recognition and treatment
Head injuries
Fever
Febrile Seizures
Drowning
Burns
Anaphylaxis
Meningitis

Our classes are small and friendly in a relaxed environment… no tests or embarrassing role play.

Gardening Sessions (Volunteers)
2019-08-22 10:00 - 12:00
Come and join Lorna in the Beacon Community Garden every Thursday or Saturday 10 AM – Noon. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sausage Sizzle & BBQ
2019-08-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Summer is drawing to a slow close. If you haven’t been able to get the BBQ out so far this year come and join us at the Beacon for a Sausage Sizzle and BBQ. The cafe will be open as normal, but we will be also be cooking on the coals. Prices vary.

Singer Songwriter Get Together
2019-08-29 19:00 - 21:00
Calling all budding songwriters and wanna-be songwriters. Join Jim at the first Beacon Songs night being held in the Beacon cafe 7 PM – 9 PM. Suggested donation £3 (which will go towards room hire).

Community Choir @The Beacon
2019-09-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The choir meets on a Thursday evening between 8 – 9 PM at the Beacon. You don’t have to be able to sing, or hold a note to join.
This is run by Annie Mezzo and she can be email at anniemezzo[@]me.com

Quiz Night @ The Beacon
2019-09-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for Quiz Night at the Beacon!
£20 per team of 4. BYOB. Pie and Pea Supper. Raffle and Prizes.

Car Less Boot Sale
2019-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
To book a stall please contact 01875 816320 or pop into the Beacon.

Great Beacon Bake Off
2019-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT, United Kingdom
Will your bake be worthy of a Mary Berry handshake , or will it flop in the middle?

Take part in the 1st Great Beacon Bake Off on Saturday 28th September and put your whisking, mixing and decorating skills to the test. Entry forms can be downloaded below, or pop into the Beacon to pick one up.

Full details here.

Great Beacon Bake Off
2019-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
WILL YOUR BAKE BE WORTHY OF A MARY BERRY HANDSHAKE, OR WILL IT FLOP IN THE MIDDLE?
Take part in the 1st Great Beacon Bake Off and put your whisking, mixing and decorating skills to the test.
ENTER ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

THE BIG SHOWSTOPPER
CUPCAKES AND MUFFINS
COOKIES AND BISCUITS
THE HUMBLE SCONE
SAVOURIES AND BREAD
YOUTH BAKERS (UNDER 18’S)

£5 PER ADULT ENTRY, YOUTH BAKERS FREE
JUDGING 12 – 1, BAKE SALE 1 – 3
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD AWARDED
ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
GOREBRIDGE.ORG/BAKEOFF, OR COME IN AND PICK ONE UP AT THE BEACON.
INFO@GOREBRIDGEBEACON.CO.UK
01875 816320

Miners Memorial Unveiling
2019-09-28 15:00 - 16:30
Via Gorebridge Community Council
Firstly the Community Council would like to say thank you to everyone for helping make the memorial to all the local miners who lost their lives in the industry possible. Because of everyone who contributed to all the fundraising efforts and advertising space in the 2018 calendar we were able to raise enough funds to order the memorial and we are pleased to say it is now complete and in place outside the Beacon, beside the 1st World War Memorial and soon the 2nd World War Memorial will also be reinstated.

We would now like to invite you to an official unveiling of the memorial on 28th Sept 2019 at 3pm together with a small display of some memories of our mining heritage which have been pulled together into a presentation. We hope this will spark more memories and encourage you to write down some stories about our recent history. We will also have some details of the names that we are aware of so far although there were too many to have them noted on the memorial but there is a second project in the pipeline to display these in the beacon once we have been able to check and verify all the details.
A finger buffet and tea and coffee will be provided from 3.30 until 4.30.
I’ve attached a photo of the memorial and look forward to seeing you on the 28th.
Kind regards
Gorebridge Community Council Members

Woodland Wildings
2019-09-29 10:00 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Woodland Wildlings is a creative project set up to allow families of children 4 years upwards, to explore their curiosity, learn and experience the enriching and creative potential of natural spaces, woodlands and the outdoors.
Full details here.
The next session is takes place on Sunday 29th September. Meet at The Beacon 10:00 AM

Gorebridge Walking Festival: To Temple and Back Again
2019-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
A walk-through Gore Glen from the Beacon to Temple and back again. Meet 10: 00 AM at the Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge EH23 4TT
To Book: http://gorebridge.org.uk/walking19/
Things you need to know about this walk:
Walkers will start and finish at The Beacon. Please try and be there 15 minutes before your start time. Both walks will have walk leaders who will show you the way. Walkers are responsible for their own safety and should take care accordingly. We will be crossing roads and walkers should obey the Highway Code and only cross when it is safe to do so. All under 16 year olds must be under the close supervision and control of a parent/guardian as leaders are not responsible for the safety of children.
These wonderful countryside walks are approximately 10 miles long and include open meadows, woods, quiet lanes and riverside. You will be walking in grass, on some steep muddy paths, through undergrowth and overhanging branches and there are some steep steps, stiles and fences to negotiate. At times the path is very close to open water and great care is needed. These walks are only suitable for walkers with stout walking boots and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will take between 5 – 6 hours and you will need to bring plenty of refreshments for the day. There are places along the route where you can leave if you find the walk more challenging than expected – please tell the walk leader if you leave.

Family Walk, With a Hint of Fairies
2019-10-17 10:00 - 13:00
Meeting at the Gore Glen car park (off the A7) join us for a 1-mile walk through the glen to find fairy houses, a picnic and forest games. Meet 10:00 AM at Gore Glen car park.
To Book: http://gorebridge.org.uk/walking19/

Gorebridge Walking Festival: A Grand House and Two Castles
2019-10-19 10:00 - 15:00
Taking in Vogrie House then Borthwick and Crighton Castles, this 10-mile walk will take in breath-taking scenery of our countryside. Bring a camera as it’s beautiful this time of year. Meet 10: 00 AM at the Beacon.
To Book: http://gorebridge.org.uk/walking19/
Things you need to know about this walk:
Walkers will start and finish at The Beacon. Please try and be there 15 minutes before your start time. Both walks will have walk leaders who will show you the way. Walkers are responsible for their own safety and should take care accordingly. We will be crossing roads and walkers should obey the Highway Code and only cross when it is safe to do so. All under 16 year olds must be under the close supervision and control of a parent/guardian as leaders are not responsible for the safety of children.
These wonderful countryside walks are approximately 10 miles long and include open meadows, woods, quiet lanes and riverside. You will be walking in grass, on some steep muddy paths, through undergrowth and overhanging branches and there are some steep steps, stiles and fences to negotiate. At times the path is very close to open water and great care is needed. These walks are only suitable for walkers with stout walking boots and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will take between 5 – 6 hours and you will need to bring plenty of refreshments for the day. There are places along the route where you can leave if you find the walk more challenging than expected – please tell the walk leader if you leave.

Gorebridge Photography Group
2019-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
The Gorebridge Photography Group is a fun get together that gives anyone, with any level of experience the opportunity to meet others, socialise, take shoots and have photography outings.
It is a self led group which is fully supported by GCDT and meets at the Gorebridge Beacon on a Wednesday night 7 – 8PM and has a Facebook private group for you to join.
The aims of the group are really simple:

Open, welcoming and inclusive: it doesn’t matter if you are complete novice or seasoned pro, whether you shoot with your smartphone or camera. All are welcome and all can learn from each other.
Affordable: the cost of the group at present is £1 – to cover the use of the Beacon. If money is tight and you would still like to come please contact us.
Friendly and self led: the group is supported by GCDT and the group lead themselves in what to do each week, where to meet to shot at weekends, and you do not have to attend every single Wednesday evening to be part of it.

Join the group on Facebook. Get in touch if you want to know more.

BINGO Night @ The Beacon
2019-11-15 18:30 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are holding a charity bingo night event at the Beacon on Friday 15th November. Doors open 6.30, eyes down at 7 PM. BYOB.
There are plenty of prizes on offer to win. The cafe will be open to buy nibbles. All proceeds from bingo tickets, cakes & raffle tickets will be used to provide services at the Beacon.
Tickets £8 and are available on Eventbrite. Click here to book.

Car Less Boot Sale
2019-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
Takes place at the Gorebridge Beacon. Come and sell, or come and buy. This is a fundraising event.

Gorebridge Adult Drama Group
2019-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Affordable, enjoyable, confidence building, evening drama class for adults.
The Gorebridge Adult Drama Group meets at the Beacon on a Monday evening 7 – 8.30. The workshops are led by Paul Mann, and the workshops follow the term timetable.
Coming to the workshop for the first time?
If you’re new to the group you can come along at any time.
Classes are inclusive and our building is accessible.
For more information or to book call Dawn on 01875 816320
