Clothes Repair cafe- booking essential
2018-07-25 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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, saving you money!

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
Please bring a maximum of 2 items of clothing for repair. Or you could bring more and pick 2, because you might learn different skills with a different item. The repair skills you will learn are transferable, e.g. darning or hole repair can be done equally on a sock or the crotch of jeans.
N.B. You might manage to complete more than 2 in the time available, but we’re making no promises!! 🙂
No sewing skills needed. All materials will be provided.
Venue has 3 steps into the entrance so not suited for wheelchair access. Exact address details will be set prior to the event.
However, we will be hosting another session in August (Thursday 23rd August) in Gorebridge which is wheelchair access accessible.
Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 25th July

Cycle and Forage
2018-07-30 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a cycle trip around the gorebridge area, on the way we will stop off to gather some wild plants that we will then make a delicious edible treat from.
Meet at the Gorebridge Community Development Trust office, 58 Main St, Gorebridge. at 10:30am
Email sam@gorebridge.org.uk to book your place

Gorebridge Connected Exhibition Open Event
2018-08-15 14:00 - 19:30
You are invited to an exhibition and a chance to meet the design team to find out more about:

The repair and restoration of Gorebridge Station
The improvement of Hunter Square
The development of the Gorebridge Heritage Trail

Please come along on August 15th, 2.00pm –7.30pm at the Gorebridge Community Development Trust’s office at 58 Main Street , Gorebridge , EH23 4BY to view the exhibition and meet the
design team.
The Gorebridge Connected Project is a partnership between Midlothian Council, Historic Environment Scotland , The Scottish Government, ScotRail and in the
case of the station Leader and the Railway Heritage Trust .
The project has three main elements:
The repair and restoration of Gorebridge station building
The improvement of Hunter Square
The Main Street Link Project which includes the development of the Gorebridge Heritage Trail.
Programme:15th August 2018 2.00pm-7.30pm at 58 Main Street Gorebridge EH23 4BY for an exhibition of the proposals plus chance to meet the design team and the Gorebridge Archivist, Refreshment available and fully accessible.

Dogs Trust Community Event
2018-08-16 11:00 - 15:30
The Dogs Trust will be in Gorebridge on Thursday the 16th August between 11 – 3 pm at Arniston Park.
This is a community event, a veterinary nurse will carry out a basic health check, which includes checking eyes, ears, teeth and weight, to make sure your dog is happy, fit and healthy. Alongside the health check, the team will provide advice on diet, training and neutering. Each owner will be provided with a responsible dog ownership pack, including handy tips and useful resources for you to continue to use at home.

The Community Events team offer free on-the-spot microchipping for dogs that aren’t yet chipped (microchipping is a legal requirement as of April 2016). They can also advise you about changing your microchip details should it be needed.
PS: if you offer local dog training, agility, dog walking, grooming and you want to attend the event please do get in touch 01875 823202

Visit the Dogs Trust here

FREE- Beeswax Wrap making workshop- drop-in
2018-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Drop in. Free
Are you going through cling film like it’s going out of fashion?
Hate wasting all that plastic that can’t be recycled?
Want a more natural and less toxic way to wrap your leftover bowls of food or keep your bread or cheese fresh?
Come along and learn how to make 100% cotton and beeswax wraps, so natural and non-toxic they could be composted!
Children welcome but would need to be supervised by an adult at all times around HOT irons/wax.
All materials provided.
However, If you have any 100% cotton clothing (non-stretch) e.g. shirts, blouses etc, that you would otherwise be putting into landfill please bring them with you (washed)

Clothing repair- Jeans Edition- Newtongrange
2018-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
BOOK YOUR PLACE
Event will take place in Newtongrange- address will be sent to you after booking.
Join our fabulous clothes mender Kiki and she will show you how to and help you repair your favourite jeans, making them presentable and wearable again, and helping to keep them in use and being dearly loved for a lot lot longer.
You might have developed a ripped knee, a hole worn in the crotch or a frayed hem on your trusty jeans, but the good news is all of these problems can be tackled with a little know how and some dedicated time.
Clothing repair cafe to the rescue!!
Please bring a maximum of 2 pair of jeans for repair.
The repair skills you will learn are transferable, e.g. darning or hole repair can be done equally on a sock or the crotch of jeans.
N.B. The number of items you will be able to repair will depend on how complicated your repairs are. You might be able to complete 2 projects in the time available, but we’re making no promises!! 🙂
No prior sewing skills needed. All materials will be provided.
The venue has 3 steps into the entrance so not suited for wheelchair access. Exact address details will be sent prior to the event.
Look forward to seeing you on Thursday 23rd August!

Midlothian Science Festival @ Gorebridge Beacon
2018-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join us for an event about food waste and food security in Scotland and help us celebrate the launch of our Community Fridge.
We will be joined by Gillian Rodger from Slow Food Youth Network and representatives from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Big Picnic project for a talk and discussion on the topic.
Time TBC

school uniform exchange- Tuesday mornings
2018-08-30 09:30 - 11:30
Come along to the Gorebridge Parish Church Hall to pick up and drop off school uniform, all schools, sizes, and ages welcome.

cycle and forage
2018-09-03 10:30 - 12:00
Join Sam and Michaela for a fun and informative morning where you’ll take new route on your bike to find some locally autumnal foraged treats to eat.
Bikes may be available to be hired for the event, please let us know if you need one.
Email sam@gorebridge.org.uk to book your place

Doors Open Day @Newbattle Community High School
2018-09-08 10:00 - 15:00
You are invited to Midlothian’s community event to celebrate the opening of the new campus!
Lots of fun for all the family including music, food, taster sessions and guided tours of this state of the art facility.
Greening Gorebridge will be there with information about their project as well as hosting a family friendly upcycled craft session.
Drop-in
Free

Food and Film night- True Cost- a story about clothing
2018-09-20 18:30 - 20:30
BOOK your seat at our FREE screening of TRUE COST, a story about clothing.
It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically.
The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.
We will provide a warming autumnal stew accompanied by some fresh bread (vegan and gluten options will be available).

World of Plastic- Midlothian Science Festival
2018-10-08 10:00 - 14:00
Greening Gorebridge will be attending this event with a couple of simple and fun activities that help you reduce the amount of plastic you use in day to day life.
InterSci’s world of plastics event will be a gala day populated by tabletop and drop-in activities focusing on 3 main activity sections:
1. Alternatives to plastics
2. The impact of plastics on the environment
3. Scientific research to combat the problems with plastics
Activities are suitable for an audience of 8 years and older.

Film and Food night
2018-10-27 18:30 - 20:30
Come and join us for an evening of delicious food and watch an environmental themed film
Details to follow
Venue- 58 Main Street

Big Bulb Plant at the Beacon
2018-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
What are you up to on Monday morning (5th Nov)? We are going to be planting crocus and daffodil bulbs in the memorial garden at the Beacon, would you like to come and join us and some members of Gorebridge And District Environmental Group? Big thanks to Gorebridge Community Council who donated thousands of crocus bulbs and Gorebridge Community Cares who kindly did a wee bulb share/swap we also have daffodils to go in. Meet at 10 am at the Beacon. It’s not open yet but I promise to bring you a cuppa and a hobnob. Dawn

Gorebridge Community Development Trust AGM
2018-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT, United Kingdom
We would like to invite you to Gorebridge Community Development Trust’s AGM on:
Monday 10th December at 7.00 pm at
The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge
We hope you will be able to join us as we reflect over our activities of the last year. In addition to the formalities of the AGM itself, we are delighted it will be taking place in the community hub, please do take the time to come along and explore your new building. As well as looking back, we will look forwards, and inform how the work of the Trust will be developed over the next 12 – 18 months.
We are sure it will be a very informative and enjoyable evening. Following the AGM, we will be serving a light buffet and offer you the opportunity to socialise with both old friends and new.
The AGM is also the occasion where the Board of Trustees is elected by you, its members. If you would like to stand as a Director at the AGM and play a part in the work GCDT but would like more information first, please do get in touch.
Lastly, if you are a member and would like to propose a resolution or amendment, please let myself know in writing one week before the meeting and I will ensure that it is included on the agenda.
In order that we can cater appropriately, we would be grateful if you could could complete this form on the website.
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you are not a member but would like to be please click here.
If you would like to register for the event, please click here.

Swap & Repair clothes with us!
2019-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Share your unwanted clothes, bags, shoes and acccessories AND pick up a fab new outfit! For FREE!

Remember, It doesn’t need to be in perfect condition as we might be able to repair items on the night or reuse the fabric for craft projects.

Please INVITE your friends and family! More folk = more choices of style and size we will have to chose from.

Does your favourite clothing need a SMALL REPAIR?

Come along and our lovely sewing fairy will help you repair it the best she can.

Clothes Swapping = FREE!

Love charity shopping? Clothing Swapping is even better! more freedom, more fun trying new things with others,

Bring along a selection of good quality, CLEAN and gently worn clothing items that you no longer wear (even stuff that might have been going in the bin), to swap for something NEW TO YOU.

Got clothes or textiles needing a wee repair? Bring them along and our sewing tutur Kiki will show you how to mend it to your can wear it again.

**All sizes of clothing welcome**

Homemade food will be served from 6:30pm

How a Clothes Swap Works

* 6:30pm- 7:15pm – Pop in to The Beacon on Hunterfield Road, Donate your items.

Then, browse the rails of gently worn clothes, try on items you might like. and enjoy some food whilst having a blether and a laugh with friends.

* 7:15pm- After everyone has had a good chance to browse the items on offer, everything goes back on the rails…then when we say READY>STEADY> GO! Start swapping! 😉

When you arrive we will weigh the items you bring.

Before you leave we will weigh the items you have claimed- These weights are very important as they get recorded as a carbon saving and are then reported to our funders.

Dr Bike repair session- Gorebridge
2019-02-02 11:00 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
– Bring along your bike if it’s in need of some basic TLC.

– Get yourself back on the road without having to take your bike to a bike shop.

– Get fit and healthy

– Save money

– Help create a lower carbon community

Drop- in between 11-2:30pm

All basic repair costs are covered. Larger repairs costs will need to be negotiated with Dr Bike.

Community Ceilidh- Celebrate the Community Fridge opening with us
2019-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.
