Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Gorebridge Community Choir Rehearsal
2026-02-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-29 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-15 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
Gorebridge Community Choir rehearse at the Beacon on a Thursday evening 8 – 9PM.
If you would like more information about how to join please contact us here.

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2026-02-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The Pantry is open to all households/residents of EH23, anyone who lives in this Post Code area can apply to become members of the Pantry and ‘shop’ there once a week. Membership is limited to 1 person per household. Membership is free, and weekly ‘shop’ costs £3.50 which is put back into buying stock into the Pantry the following week. Each member receives 10 credits for £3.50, and these credits can be used to ‘spend’ on fresh, ambient or store-cupboard ingredients. If available, free bread will be offered, and volunteers will make each member a bag of fresh fruit and veggies.
The Pantry is open to EVERYONE who lives in EH23. Pop along to the Beacon 3 until 5 on a Tuesday and we will sign you up and you can do your shop.

Growing Together: Parent and Care Giver Group
2026-02-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-26 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
As a parent or carer, you’re the most important person in your child’s world. We’re here to help you enjoy these precious early years with your child.
Run by parents and care givers, for parents and care givers. Starting January 2026 at the Beacon.
This is an informal community session for adults and young children to come together to socialise, get and give support, reduce isolation and provide peer support for parent’s and care givers mental wellbeing.
Come along and share. Sessions are term time only.

Our AGM
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
You are welcome to join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 31st January from 2:00PM at the Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT.
We will share an overview of our work during 24/25, current work and future plans. To confirm your attendance please contact Lesley Scott by email at secretary@gorebridge.org.uk.

Breather Cafe (for Unpaid Carers)
2026-01-31 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-01-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-01-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-01-10 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-01-03 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-20 12:30 - 14:00
Are you an unpaid carer?
An unpaid carer is someone who supports a family member, partner, relative or friend, of any age who needs help to manage a long-term condition, disability, physical or mental health condition, ‘if you spend time caring for someone who relies on your help, you’re an unpaid carer.’
The Breather Cafe is not a service, we wanted to create a space where you can come along, out from your caring role, chat and once a month (to be arranged/decided) maybe take part in an activity. You don’t need to attend every week, it’s there for you, should you want it.
Free.

Friday Play Cafe
2026-01-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
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. Siblings are more than welcome to come along, however the play area is really suitable for under 5’s.
Cost: £3 per child. Pay at cafe.

Coffee Morning for Lothian Cat Rescue
2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Coffee Morning for Lothian Cat Rescue.
The last Monday of the month (not Dec 25) we will be hosting a fundraising coffee morning. This Monday (26th January 26) it’s for the Lothian Cat Rescue down the road.
Do you bake? Would you like to make something for this event?
Is the Lothian Cat Rescue somewhere you know? Please join us. All profit from this day will go to the rescue.
From the Beacon team xxx

Dementia Friends Training & Think Carer Training
2026-01-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are delighted to welcome Alzheimer’s Scotland and VOCAL Midlothian to the Beacon to deliver Dementia Friends Training and Think Carer Training. 6:30 – 9PM on the 15th January 2026. You can sign up below to attend. But first …
What is Dementia Friends Training?
Dementia Friends Scotland is an Alzheimer Scotland initiative to raise awareness of dementia and reduce stigma. With the right support and understanding, people can live well with dementia and contribute to their local community. By taking part in Dementia Friends Scotland, you can learn a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action. Dementia Friends help people living with dementia in lots of ways, both big and small. From being more patient in a shop queue, to helping someone find the right bus, every action counts. Dementia Friends Scotland allows you to gain a better understanding of dementia and the things you can do to help people living with dementia be a valued part of their local community.
What is Think Carer Training?
Many individuals see what they do as simply being a partner, parent, child, sibling, or friend, not as “caring.” Because of this, a large number of unpaid carers remain unidentified and unsupported. You may be an unpaid carer, or someone else you know, sadly many unpaid carers only recognise their role after they are already struggling. Increasing awareness and early identification are essential to ensure carers receive appropriate support. Think Carer training will help us identify unpaid carers, understand who they are and the impact (physical, emotional and financial) it can have. It will cover the impact that caring has on a persons health and wellbeing and the importance of offering appropriate support.
The evening will cover both training/awareness sessions with a break between. We would love to see you there.
If you would like more information please call 01875 816320 (Beacon) or use the contact form to get in touch.
Please let us know you are coming by completing the booking form below.

Christmas Coorie 25
2025-12-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Coorie comes from an old Scot’s word meaning to nestle or snuggle. It encourages us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Come along for a little bit of coorie at the Beacon on the 24th December 10AM – 1PM.

Judo Heriot Wado-Kai
2025-12-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Judo at the Beacon Monday and Thursday evenings.
Juniors 5 – 8 years 5:30 – 6:30pm
Juniors 9 – 12 years 6:30 – 7:30pm
Adults 7:30 – 9:00pm
For more information please contact Paul Conner at heriotwadokai(at)gmail.com or call 07989 427390

Monday Coffee Mornings at the Beacon
2025-12-22 10:00 - 12:00
Every Monday 10 – 12 the Midlothian Council’s Young Community Access Team (YCATS) run a Coffee Morning at the Gorebridge Beacon. Six young adults with are developing new skills, becoming more independent and enjoying feeling part of the community thanks to the Coffee Morning, it also allows the Beacon to be open for great coffee and cake for those who can’t wait until we are full service Tuesday to Saturday.
For the remainder of 2025 the YCATS will run 4 fundraising coffee mornings. Please follow us on Facebook for more information.

Breakfast With Santa 21st Dec
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming back again to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate. Adult? You can choose from a bacon, egg, haggis roll.
N.B. No refunds available, but you can transfer your tickets to another name. Babies are free, we don’t assume they will be tucking into pancakes!
