Judo Heriot Wado-Kai
2025-12-04 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Community Christmas Party
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We would love to invite you to a Community Christmas Party, bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate the season together. We will have games, refreshments, carol singing, festive treats and dancing.
All welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Judo
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00
Sportif Judo aim is to create a friendly, positive environment for people to learn judo and ultimately to create confident, respectful and skillful judo players and athletes. Sportif Judo’s club moto is “Judo builds people” and the entire ethos and development of Sportif is built around this simple philosophy. Children’s classes run at the Beacon on a Saturday morning. For more information please contact Hanna on Mbl: 07907 308876

Christmas Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join us for a magical day of festive fun at The Beacon’s Christmas Market/Fair on Friday, 6th December, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We have lots of local makers and crafters, live music, cafe open with festive treats and activities.
Whether you’re finishing your Christmas shopping or just looking to soak up the holiday atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at our Christmas Market.

Breather Cafe (for Unpaid Carers)
2025-12-06 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-13 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.

Festive Wreath Making Workshop
2025-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Gorebridge Beacon for a festive afternoon as you craft your own festive wreath.
Date: 7th December 2025
Times 10 – 12PM or 1 – 3PM
Booking now open.

Festive Wreath Making Workshop
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Monday Coffee Mornings at the Beacon
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-15 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.

Mat Pilates with Lynne
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-09 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-10 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-16 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-17 19:15 - 20:15
Improve flexibility. Increase your range of movement. Improve posture. Ease still joints and lower back pain. Feel great.
Lynne offers Pilates classes on a Tuesday morning at the Beacon. For more information/booking please go to here Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MatpilateswithLynne/

Skills Development Scotland Careers Outreach
2025-12-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Skills Development Scotland’s careers advisers are available to speak in the Gorebridge Beacon, every Thursday. To book an appointment please call the national helpline on 0800 917 8000.

Baby Massage (Claire Houston)
2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
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Claire Houston runs Baby Massage classes at the Beacon on a Thursday morning. Please contact her via her Facebook page to book/check dates https://www.facebook.com/clairehoustonmassageandyoga/

Elf School 12th Dec
2025-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Elf School is officially in session!
Elf School is opening its doors to a brand-new class of trainee elves—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a curious child, a festive family, or just someone who loves a bit of sparkle, Elf School promises a joyful journey/training session.
Led by a cast of merry volunteers, you’ll learn the essential arts of elfhood. Every activity is designed to delight, surprise, and bring out your inner elf.
At the end of your training, you’ll graduate with your official Elf Certificate—and maybe even help save the season in a way only elves can!
Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult. You know your child/children – if you literally don’t want to become an elf yourself book the child ticket only, however you must remain on-site at the Beacon. Or book for you too, way more fun! We are aiming this event at 5 – 11 years.

Winter in the Garden Dec 12th
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Bring your family and friends to our magical Winter Event at the Beacon Community Garden! We will be twinkle lighting the garden, Santa will be making an appearance (get a photo), hot chocolate to warm you up, a little food, festive tunes and some good community banter.
All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free however you can choose to make a donation.
Please book below so we have an idea of numbers. If you can’t make it, please, let us know so we can release more tickets.

Elf School 13th Dec
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Winter in the Garden Dec 13th
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Breakfast With Santa (14th Dec)
2025-12-14 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.
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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!
