Buzzy Bees Music
2021-05-10 09:30 - 10:00 (Europe/London)
Our Baby Bees classes give your little one a full sensory experience. All our classes focus around the singing voice, a lot of which is unaccompanied. Unaccompanied singing gives the child a focus with little other distraction, starting their journey listening to pitch.
We also play a range of percussion instruments to our babies in these classes – some are played by the teachers, giving them a sensory experience through sound and sight. Others are played together with carer and baby participation, working on fine motor skills with the baby eventually joining in and holding the instruments themselves.
Find out more on BuzzyBees website

Buzzy Bees Music
2021-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Our Baby Bees classes give your little one a full sensory experience. All our classes focus around the singing voice, a lot of which is unaccompanied. Unaccompanied singing gives the child a focus with little other distraction, starting their journey listening to pitch.
We also play a range of percussion instruments to our babies in these classes – some are played by the teachers, giving them a sensory experience through sound and sight. Others are played together with carer and baby participation, working on fine motor skills with the baby eventually joining in and holding the instruments themselves.
For class information please contact Erin at Buzzy Bees

Tiny Dancers Be Happy Dance
2021-05-15 09:15 - 09:55 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of Beacon]
This class covers first steps in ballet, tap and modern theatre dance in a fun way for boys and girls. Your child will develop new skills, be part of a class, learn to join in with others and discover the joy of dance.
Parents are welcome to stay in the class with their little ones or grab a cuppa and relax in our waiting room.
Your first class is offered as a trial at £2.50. Thereafter a 5 week block is priced at £20.
Contact provider: https://behappyperforming.com/

Be Happy Shooting Stars
2021-05-15 10:00 - 22:40 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of Beacon]
Make new friends, learn new skills and build your confidence. These classes cover singing, dancing and acting. Stars of the future will receive training from Gorebridge’s own Mairi Jayne Paterson M(Perf). With almost 20 years teaching experience, professional credits and a Master of performance in Musical Theatre our students will learn all there is to know about the performing arts business.
£5.50 per class. Your first class is offered at half price (£2.75) and at the moment when you book a block of ten classes you get two classes free. This means your first block of ten will cost £41.75. This takes your trial class into consideration.

Funky Pop
2021-05-15 10:45 - 23:15 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Calling all dancers! Have fun learning routines to the latest chart hits. Our Students get fit and burn off excess energy while busting some ‘sick’ moves ready to own that dance floor.
£4 per class. Your first class is offered at half price (£2.00) and at the moment when you book a block of ten classes you get two classes free. This means your first block of ten will cost £30. This takes your trial class into consideration.

Plant Sale at the Beacon
2021-05-15 11:00 - 14:00
We are having a little plant sale at the Beacon, Saturday 15th May 11 – 2PM. Pop along. If you would like to make any donations please contact the Beacon 01875 316320 or email office@gorebridge.org.uk

Youth Drama
2021-05-15 11:20 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Drama class focusing on acting and stagecraft.
Make new friends, learn new skills and build your confidence. These classes look at all aspects of drama and acting. Both acting for stage and acting for camera. Our students also learn the fundamentals of stagecraft and what goes on behind the scenes and behind the camera. Improvisation and script work are the main focus. We’re providing training for the professionals of the future.
£5.50 per class. Your first class is offered at half price (£2.75) and at the moment when you book a block of ten classes you get two classes free. This means your first block of ten will cost £41.75. This takes your trial class into consideration.

Karate (Juniors)
2021-05-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Class for P1 – P7
Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation (SKF) which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). All classes are run by qualified instructors whose main aim is to teach Karate, one of the most popular martial arts, with emphasis on fitness and discipline while promoting self confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment.
For more information please contact Paul at Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club

Karate (Seniors)
2021-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Senior Class: please contact the organiser, details below.
Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation (SKF) which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). All classes are run by qualified instructors whose main aim is to teach Karate, one of the most popular martial arts, with emphasis on fitness and discipline while promoting self confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment.
For more information please contact Paul at Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club

Next Steps
2021-05-24 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Next Steps Job Help for 16 – 21 Year Old 2.30 – 4.30 PM
Build Your Confidence | Meet New People | Build Your Skills | Get Support to Look for Work | Build Your CV | Apply for College or Training
In partnership with Communities and Lifelong at Midlothian Council Next Steps is a drop in for young people aged 16 – 21 looking for assistance in planning their Next Steps, you can be looking for work or assistance with education opportunities. Speak to Dawn for more information if you are in the Beacon or use the contact details below.
Come along to a friendly informal drop-in, where you can learn new skills and build on your experience to help you look for training/college and employment opportunities.
Contact matthew.summors@midlothian.gov.uk or telephone 07824 301 358 Mirella.crolla@midlothian.gov.uk or telephone on 07881 002 469

Puppacino Pop Up Cafe
2021-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
An opportunity in a real life environment for you and your puppy to learn the practical skills your dog needs to become an abassadog in their own community.
Or, you want to be able to take a calm dog into a public space, like a cafe.
We asked on Facebook ‘Interest or not? We have been asked if we could host a ‘Puppy Cafe Training Classy Type Thing’. Which basically is a room full of puppies and young dogs, with their owners, learning how to be out in public places. Does this make sense? There have been a few ‘oh, that would be good’ replies, but is there interest? What say you?’ and the response was an overwhelming yes!
So we got in touch with Tynewater Dog Training, we met with them and within 2 hours they came up with a plan to make it happen. Puppacino Pop Up Cafe is a 2 hour session spread over two evenings (26th May and 2nd June) 6 – 7pm here at the Beacon. The maximum number is 12, and each puppy can have two humans with he/she. Fo social distancing we will split up 4 dogs and owners (max 2) with one trainer.
The cost for both sessions is £10, and the cafe will be open for drinks/cakes so that we can make it as real as possible. Your £10 will cover the cost of hire at the Beacon.
Things Tynewater Trainers will cover/help with:

Settling
Leaving Food
Ignoring other dos
Ignoring other people
Self control
Focus on my family
Puppy manners in the moment

By booking you agree to your details being shared with Tynewater Dog Training; they will be sending you a pre-session email or two.
To book, please click here.

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Do you have children 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. GrowGetters is aimed at little hands (4/5 – P3). Parents/Carers to attend. Please book in advance as there are limited spaces by calling 01875 816320. If a child has a sibling slightly younger/older of course you can bring them along.

Gorebridge Community Choir
2021-06-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
[External User of the Beacon]
Don’t read music? No problem. Think you can’t sing? We don’t care. £1 per class. Please contact organiser.

Play Cafe
2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. 2020 and the start of 2021 pretty much kissed goodbye to all of it. In April 2020 we had hoped to have a wheel in/wheel out small soft play area at the Beacon thanks to funding from Midlothian Council Small Grants, but Covid pretty much stopped that in it’s tracks too.
But. Here we are. Who knows what will happen next. Every Monday in June 2021 (12 – 1) we are happy to announce that due to a very generous donation of toys we can kick-start a small play cafe in the Beacon. It’s a taster, a trial and if successful we will carry it forward.
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. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending.

Gorebridge Uniform Exchange Swappies
2021-06-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon on Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th June 10 – 2PM for the Gorebridge Uniform Exchange/Swappies.
What’s a uniform exchange?
It’s about re-using and sharing school clothing items that are no longer needed, can still be used and can be passed along too others for others to use. The exchange/swappies is free. It’s all about saving good quality items going to waste.
Have uniform to donate?
Excellent! All we ask is it’s donated to us washed, and that the items can be used/shared. They don’t have to be new, but they do have to be useable. From May 31st until 11th June please drop off any items you have at the Beacon.

Play Café June 14
2021-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. 2020 and the start of 2021 pretty much kissed goodbye to all of it. In April 2020 we had hoped to have a wheel in/wheel out small soft play area at the Beacon thanks to funding from Midlothian Council Small Grants, but Covid pretty much stopped that in it’s tracks too.
But. Here we are. Who knows what will happen next. Every Monday in June 2021 (12 – 1) we are happy to announce that due to a very generous donation of toys we can kick-start a small play cafe in the Beacon. It’s a taster, a trial and if successful we will carry it forward.
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. You can do that below.
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please read the terms and conditions here.

Play Café June 21
2021-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-06-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
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 as there are limited spaces.
Parents/carers are responsible for child/children.
We can only allow 8 adults to meet outside, therefore tickets are limited to 8. Please book a ticket for the adult attending and let us know how many children in the booking form.
This event is free however if you wish to make a donation please do so on the day. All donations will go towards the community garden at the Beacon.

Play Cafe June 28th
2021-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 2nd July
2021-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
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. You can do that below.
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 23rd July
2021-07-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We hope do be in Level 1 by the 19th of July and run the Play Café. If for any reason it’s announced by Scottish Government that we are remaining in Level 2 we will cancel and make a refund. Fingers crossed.
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
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. You can do that below.
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 30th July
2021-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
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 (plus one adult).
By booking you are agreeing:
You are responsible for your child(ren) while attending. Please note, the Play Cafe is for preschool children.

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-07-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
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 as there are limited spaces by calling.

Grow Getters 31st July
2021-07-31 11:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon

Play Cafe 6th August
2021-08-06 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.

Gorebridge Schools Uniform Exchange
2021-08-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The new term is about to start. We have been accepting donations of used/and still good uniforms. We will have them available on Sat 7th and Sun 8th August 12 – 4PM. See you there.

Play Cafe 13th August
2021-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We aren’t sure if Play Cafe’s are for the children playing or the adults attending getting some much needed connection, conversation and support. We tested a play cafe in June, and you would like us to keep it going over the summer months.
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 16th August
2021-08-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
