Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Spring Fayre - Table Booking Interest
2022-04-30 | Gorebridge Beacon
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GrowGetters - 14th May 2022
2022-05-14 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. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.
Sorry this event has been cancelled.

GrowGetters June 4th
2022-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.
This session we will be doing tomato and nasturtium hanging baskets, planting sunflowers and courgettes, looking after the tattie plants, lots of watering and as always an art activity and messy play area.
Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

GrowGetters 2nd July
2022-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.
For the next session we’ll be planting seeds, doing lots of watering, planting flowers in the fairy garden, and adding some willow to the willow tunnel. We’ll also have a messy play space and an art activity.
Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

Please book a space for children only.

Beacon Play Cafe 19th July
2022-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
We are offering three 1 hour sessions on the 19th July:

9:00AM – 10:AM
10:30AM – 11:30AM
12:00PM – 1:00PM

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 for preschoolers only.

Beacon Play Cafe 20th July
2022-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
We are offering three 1 hour sessions on the 20th July:

9:00AM – 10:AM
10:30AM – 11:30AM
12:00PM – 1:00PM

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 for preschoolers only.

Family Picnic 21st July
2022-07-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Play Midlothian to deliver this Summer 5 family picnics at the Beacon (Hunterfield Road) on, come along for a play session with Play Midlothian and enjoy a free health lunch from the Beacon:

21st July 12-1:30PM Booked, call to see if any spaces come up 01875 816320
28th July 12-1:30PM
4th August 12-1:30PM
10th August 12-1:30PM
11th August 12-1:30PM

We would love you to come. Bring yourself, your family and a blanket to sit on. Maybe a game or two. We will provide the picnic, and Play Midlothian will be offering play sessions.
To book:

Please complete the form below
We will confirm your booking via email
Turn up on the day

Can you book more than one picnic? Of course, however we will ensure that spaces are fairly allocated. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Be lovely to see you.

Safe Space Cafe
2022-07-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A Safe Space Café is a welcoming place for ALL young people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence or mental health to socialise and relax.
A kind space where hate speech is not permitted but understanding is encouraged (alongside coffee and cake!).
Come along and create something meaningful to you.

Beacon Cafe 26th July
2022-07-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
We are offering three 1 hour sessions on the 26th July:

9:00AM – 10:AM
10:30AM – 11:30AM
12:00PM – 1:00PM

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 for preschoolers only.

Play Cafe 27th July
2022-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
We are offering three 1 hour sessions on the 27th July:

9:00AM – 10:AM
10:30AM – 11:30AM
12:00PM – 1:00PM

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 for preschoolers only.

Family Picnic 28th July
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Play Midlothian to deliver this Summer 5 family picnics at the Beacon (Hunterfield Road) on, come along for a play session with Play Midlothian and enjoy a free health lunch from the Beacon:

21st July 12-1:30PM
28th July 12-1:30PM
4th August 12-1:30PM
10th August 12-1:30PM
11th August 12-1:30PM

We would love you to come. Bring yourself, your family and a blanket to sit on. Maybe a game or two. We will provide the picnic, and Play Midlothian will be offering play sessions.
To book:

Please complete the form below
We will confirm your booking via email
Turn up on the day

Can you book more than one picnic? Of course, however we will ensure that spaces are fairly allocated. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Be lovely to see you.

Safe Space Cafe 28th July
2022-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Family Picnic 4th August
2022-08-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Safe Space Cafe 4th August
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

GrowGetters 6th August
2022-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.
For the next session we’ll be looking after the willow tunnel and more.
Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

Please book a space for children only.

Play Cafe August 9th
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
We are offering three 1 hour sessions on the 9th August:

9:00AM – 10:AM
10:30AM – 11:30AM
12:00PM – 1:00PM

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 for preschoolers only.

Family Picnic 10th August
2022-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Family Picnic 11th August
2022-08-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Safe Space Cafe 11th Aug
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Safe Space Cafe 18th Aug
2022-08-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Safe Space Cafe 25th Aug
2022-08-25 08:00 - 17:00

GrowGetters 10th September
2022-09-10 12:00 - 13:30 | 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. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

Please book a space for children only.

GrowGetters 1st October
2022-10-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Rocky Horror Night EVENT CANCELLED
2022-10-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED

Come and join us for a night to remember!
Interactive screening and evening buffet. Price includes screening of the Rocky Horror Show, props to interact with, evening buffet, best dressed competition, music and good vibes!!
Bring your own booze and dress to impress!
Support Your Local Community Hub.

*Note for licencing compliance – £5 of each ticket is for the screening of the film itself

Craft Group
2022-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Do you love to craft, or would you like to know how to craft?
Doing your own crafting thing is really rewarding, coming together with others can be amazing. Come along to our open craft group at the Gorebridge Beacon and share what you know, learn from others, come together and have a blether with others who love crafts.
Open to all. No experience necessary. Call us for more information on 01875 816320

Telling Tales - an afternoon of Gorebridge Stories, Sharing and Soup
2022-11-05 13:30 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We hope you can join us at the Gorebridge Beacon on Saturday the 5th of November (1.30 – 5PM) as we delve into the heritage of Gorebridge with an afternoon of soup, stories and song. We will also lay out for you the Gorebridge Archives.
As part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival* we will be joined by a Storyteller who will be telling the tales of Camp Meg, Annie Swan, the riot at Gorebridge Police Station, the fatal explosion at Gorebridge Gunpowder Works and the life of the Pit Pony.
You can take part in the Daunder Walk where you will learn about Nancy Teuch (yes, that path), the Emily Pit and Baths, the North and South Bings and Laundry Cottages – where you will learn about the most recent find in Gorebridge.
At the heart of the day is the sharing of stories, welcoming people, and kindness. You will have lots of time to talk together at our Fable Table where you can reminisce with others throughout the afternoon.
So, what’s your story? What do you want to share? What are you bringing to the table?
Let’s come together and share, we will provide the soup and bread to share.
Timings of the day’s events will be posted here soon. Or follow us on Facebook.
Part of:
The Stone Soup Collective – Scottish International Storytelling Festival (sisf.org.uk)

Winter Craft Fair
2022-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
It’s that time of year again!
It’s the Winter Craft Fair. Come along and browse the wonderful local goods made here in Gorebridge.
Taking place at the Gorebridge Beacon 10:00 – 4:00PM

Warm Space at the Beacon
2022-12-08 14:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
A Warm Space has been set up at the Gorebridge Beacon.
What is a warm space?
They are are all a little different. The Warm Space at the Beacon offers you somewhere to be comfortable and warm with no judgement, free WI-FI, and tea and coffee.
Why a warm space?
Because of the massive increase in costs and inflation or what we have come to know as the cost-of-living crisis. We know many of us are facing really hard choices and decisions at the moment. We have just came out of a global pandemic, and are now faced with massive hikes in fuel, food and energy. Some are facing horrific questions such as ‘heat or eat’? A warm space can help.
Who is it for?
Everyone. Anyone. All of us. It’s for all the community. A place to meet.
How much will it cost me?
Nothing. It’s free to use.
Can I donate?
Yes, if you would like to support the warm space at the Beacon, you can do so here (JustGiving), or, if you can afford to, bring in some vegetables so we can make soup or a packet of biscuits we can share.
Warm Spaces at the Beacon are:

Monday 9AM – 2PM*
Tues and Wed 2:30PM – 4:30PM*
Thursday 2:30PM – 9PM (Families)

Community Cafe
Is also open 9AM-2PM Tuesday to Saturday. All welcome. If you would like a bowl of soup (free) please say ‘Robert Sent You’ when you order.

Afternoon Tea with Santa 10th December 1.00pm sitting
2022-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join us for a fabulous, festive afternoon tea.
Price includes afternoon tea as described in the menu for either adults £12 or Mini Adults £10.
The Mini Adult tea comes with a small gift from Santa who will visit you at your table whilst you eat.
Please note – The Beaconeers Team endeavour to be as inclusive as possible, therefore we have not set age limits on who qualifies for the Mini Adult afternoon tea, that is for you to decide alone.
We also recognise that not everyone is comfortable with a visit from Santa – if this is the case please contact us and we can ask Santa to leave the gift at the table
We can cater for vegetarians and vegans, please note that items will differ from the published menu.
Sadly cannot cater for gluten-free alteratives as we will not be able to ensure seperate gluten-free prep spaces in the Kitchen during the event.
We reserve the right to substitute menu items on the day.

Santa Afternoon Tea 10th December 3pm Sitting
2022-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
