Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Friday Play Cafe
2026-06-05 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) and 5 more dates | 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.

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2026-06-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Spoken Word Poetry Workshop
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
When: Spoken Word Poetry Workshop, starts 28th April (8 weeks) 6:30 – 8:30PM
Where: Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
What: Interested in trying spoken word poetry? Join us for this eight-week workshop series with Scotland’s premiere spoken word group the Loud Poets!
Over the workshop series facilitator Katie Ailes will introduce you to the basics of writing and performing your own spoken word poetry, guiding you from initial idea through taking the stage. Through different prompts, exercises, and games, we’ll write poems on a range of subjects and explore different styles. Sharing work aloud can be scary, so we’ll equip you with plenty of performance tips to develop the core skills you need to perform with clarity and confidence. By the final session, an opportunity to perform your work for friends and family, you’ll have all the tools you need to articulate your unique perspective live onstage.
This workshop series is designed for new and developing writers; no experience required! Space is limited to 15 participants, so book quickly. While attendance at all of the sessions is preferred, it’s OK if you need to miss one or two; get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Who:
The Loud Poets have been at the heart of Scottish spoken word for over a decade, starting life as a monthly poetry night, before blossoming into an internationally renowned producer of live shows, workshops, poetry films and more. Learn more at iamloud.co.
Katie Ailes is a Scotland-based poet whose work explores themes of identity, migration, and compassion. She is the Education Director for I Am Loud CIC, Scotland’s premier spoken word organisation, and has co-devised and performed with the Loud Poets across the UK and internationally. In 2023 she served as the Glastonbury Festival Poet in Residence. Learn more at https://katieailes.com/

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An Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Showcase in Gorebridge
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
An Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Showcase in Gorebridge starring Ray Bradshaw, Sully O’Sullivan, Daniel Petrie, Valeria Vulpe & a special guest.
Get ready for a night of huge laughs as the Edinburgh Fringe comes to Gorebridge!
The Gorebridge Beacon is set to host an unforgettable Comedy Showcase featuring a stellar line-up of Fringe favourites, including the brilliantly sharp Ray Bradshaw, internationally acclaimed Sully O’Sullivan, rising comedy star Daniel Petrie, and the hilarious, Ricky Gervais support, Valeria Vulpe, and a very special surprise guest.
Whether you’re a dedicated comedy fan or simply looking for a fantastic night out with friends, this is your chance to experience the world’s biggest arts festival without leaving Midlothian. Doors and the bar open at 6:30pm, giving you plenty of time to grab a drink and soak up the buzz before the laughs begin at 8pm. Expect razor-sharp wit, outrageous stories, and belly laughs from start to finish—this is one comedy night you won’t want to miss!

Ray Bradshaw
Ray Bradshaw is an international multi-award winning comedian who has performed shows all over the world. He is about to embark on his fourth UK tour with his brand new show CODA.
Ray is a regular feature on UK television and can be heard on national radio weekly. He has previously support John Bishop on his arena tour as well as numerous tours with Frankie Boyle.
“One of the best comedians in the country”
John Bishop
★★★★★
“Bradshaw is raucously funny … captivating, funny and sharply executed”
BroadwayBaby.com

“A hilarious natural funny storyteller“
Frankie Boyle
★★★★
“I grinned from ear to ear for the entire hour”
Voice Magazine

Valeria Vupe

2025 Spirit of Comedy Winner, Opened for Ricky Gervais at Wembley
Tour Support: She opened for Daniel Sloss across theatres in Scotland and Connor Burns at Leicester Square Theatre.
Accolades: She was a 2025 finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in Edinburgh, winner of Spirit of Comedy and nominated for Leicester Comedian of the Year.
Club Work: She performs across clubs in London including Top Secret Comedy Club, and was a regular at Broadway Comedy Club in New York.

Daniel Petrie

Daniel is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award.

✶ Winner, 2023, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award
✶ Finalist, 2023, Chortle Student Comedy Awards
✶ Televised artist 2023 Regional Heat, BBC New Comedy Award
✶ Finalist, 2022, So You Think You’re Funny

Sully O’Sullivan

Multi-award-winning stand-up Sully O’Sullivan is renowned for his rambunctious crowd-work and energetic deadpan style.

This globe-trotting Kiwi Comic has kept audiences rolling in the aisles all the way from Pakuranga to Prague and New Plymouth to Nova Scotia, with The Scotsman calling him a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the Australian Times declaring “his timing and wit impeccable”, and the BBC praising his “wicked sense of humour”.

Looking for somewhere to eat before the show? Why not book a table with our friends at the Coronation Inn (only 4 doors down from the Gorebridge Beacon) before the show on Saturday. Show them your ticket/receipt to receive 10% discount off your meal and drinks.

Growing Together (Parent/Carer Group)
2026-08-31 09:30 - 11:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
As a parent or carer, you’re the most important person in your child’s world?
Run by parents and care givers, for parents and care givers.
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.
