Play Cafe
2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | 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
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
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

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-06-26 11:00 - 13:00
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

Play Cafe 2nd July
2021-07-02 12:00 - 13:30
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
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
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
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

Play Cafe 6th August
2021-08-06 12:00 - 13:30
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
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
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

Play Cafe 23rd August
2021-08-23 12:00 - 13:30

Grow Getters Children's Gardening Club
2021-08-28 11:00 - 13:00
CHANGE OF DATE: August’s GrowGetters session will take place on the 7th September
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 using the booking form below.

Play Cafe 30th August
2021-08-30 12:00 - 13:30

GrowGetters 4th September
2021-09-04 11:00 - 13:00
Do you have children under 5 who love to be outdoors and get their hands dirty.
Please book in advance using the booking form below.

Play Cafe 6th Sept
2021-09-06 12:00 - 13:30

Play Cafe 13th September
2021-09-13 12:00 - 13:30

Play Cafe 20th September
2021-09-20 12:00 - 13:30

Play Cafe 18th October
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe (12.00 – 1.30PM) every Monday.
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.
We are always looking for donations of resources/play equipment so we can mix it up. If you have any quality toys for under 5”s, please get in touch.

Play Cafe 27 September
2021-09-27 12:00 - 13:30

BINGO Night at the Beacon
2021-10-01 19:00 - 23:00
Come and join us for a night of BINGO at the Beacon. It’s £12 for 10 games. Bring your dabber, lucky charms, BYOB, and we will have pizza and snacks available to purchase.
Please note: all attendees must complete track and trace in the Beacon. Please wear a mask unless seated/or except.

GrowGetters 2nd October
2021-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
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.
The session on the 2nd of October is all about growing plants for free (collecting seeds from fruits, vegetables, and flowers, taking cuttings from house and garden plants). And, hopefully, a little bit of willow structure building.
*parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren).

Play Cafe 4th October
2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:30

Play Cafe 11th October
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:30
