Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2024-05-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
The Gorebridge Community Pantry is open every Tuesday evening 3 – 5PM (until 31st March 2025)
To read more about the Pantry please click here.

Buzzy Bees
2024-05-13 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-05-06 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-01-08 09:30 - 10:45
Affordable, educational and fun music classes for babies to pre-schoolers.
09:30 – 10:00 Baby Bees (3-12 months)
10:15 – 10:45 Mini Bees (1-3 years)
This is an external business, please contact Erin White for booking/more information/exact dates https://buzzybeesmusic.co.uk/

Community Gardening Drop-In Session
2024-05-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-05 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join our weekly community gardening sessions. Cultivate friendships, learn new skills and be part of our sustainable community! All levels of experience welcome and no seed to sign up, just pop in and get gardening!
Drop-ins every Tuesday 6 – 8:30pm
Hot drinks available.
*Important – drop-in sessions may be cancelled if the weather is rotten. Please contact the Beacon if you would like to confirm if a session is taking place or not. Times change during Winter months.

Sportif Judu (External)
2024-05-11 09:00 - 11:15, 2024-01-27 09:00 - 11:15
Judo class at the Gorebridge Beacon on Saturday mornings.

9 – 9:45 5 – 6 years
9:45 – 10:30 7 – 8 years
10:30 – 11:15 9,10, 11 years

This is an external booking, please contact Hannah for more information (exact times which may change).
Hannah Wood
Pro Coach & Project Coordinator
Sportif Lifestyle Ltd
140 Galashiels Road
Stow
TD1 2RA
Mbl: 07907 308876
hannah@sportiflifestyle.com

Craft Group at the Beacon
2024-05-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Every Thursday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Beacon
Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your Thursday afternoons? Join us at The Beacon for our weekly Craft Group!
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, our group is open to all skill levels. Bring your own craft projects—knitting, crochet, painting, scrapbooking, or any other craft you enjoy—and share ideas, tips, and inspiration with fellow craft enthusiasts.
What to Expect:

A welcoming and supportive environment
A chance to work on your own projects
Opportunities to learn new techniques
Meet new friends who share your passion for crafting

No need to register, just drop in! We look forward to seeing you and your creative projects.
For more information, please contact us at office@gorebridge.org.uk
Happy crafting!

The Oasis Bereavement Support Group
2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00
This is a self-help support group for people experiencing grief and loss.
Come along for a coffee and chat at the Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge.

Serenity Yoga
2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:00
Please contact Michelle on 07973 638126 or michele@sereneyoga.co.uk for further details on any of my classes.
Classes are pre-booked, please call above number.

Community Gardening Drop-In Session
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:30

BINGO 4th May
2024-05-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready to yell “BINGO!”
Join us for a night of excitement, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition at the Gorebridge Beacon on May 4th! We’re rolling out the red carpet for our fabulous BINGO Night extravaganza, and you’re invited to join in on the fun!
🎱 Date: May 4th
🎱 Time: 6:30 PM onwards, eyes down 7:00PM. End 10:30PM
🎱 Location: Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
With tickets priced at just £12, you’ll get access to an evening packed with thrilling games, awesome prizes, and fantastic company. And the best part? It’s BYOB! So, grab your favorite drinks, whether it’s a bottle of bubbly or a six-pack of your preferred brew, and get ready to toast to good times and even better luck!
Grab your tickets now and mark your calendars for a night of BINGO madness at the Gorebridge Beacon.
See you there!

Santa Afternoon Tea 9th December 12.30 sitting
2023-12-09 12:30 - 14:00 | The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT, United Kingdom
This event is now sold out

Santa afternoon tea returns for another year at the Beacon.
Join us for a festive treat – Standard Afternoon Tea or Vegan Afternoon Tea for adults and mini adults alike!
Santa will visit all mini adults at their seats and they will receive a gift – we appreciate that not everyone would enjoy this so please let us know and we will ensure that Santa drops the gift off beforehand.
In support of our community and in recognition of rising costs we’ve kept the prices the same as last year £12 adults and £10 for mini adults.
We regret as this is a mass catered event we are unable to offer a gluten free alternative.
The afternoon tea may contain any of the main allergens – please contact us in advance if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accomodate.
Please note as nuts are used in the menu the event is not suitable for those with nut allergies.

AGM
2023-12-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Gorebridge Community Development Trust will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 2nd December 1:30 to 2:30 at The Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT.
We do hope you will be able to join us as we reflect over our charitable activities of the last year.
As well as looking back, we will look forward, and inform how the work of the Trust will be taken forward over the next 12 – 18 months.
The AGM is also the occasion where the Board of Trustees is elected by you, its members. If you aren’t already and would like to become a member of GCDT please click here. If you would like to stand as a Trustee at the AGM and play a part in the work GCDT but would like more information first, please do get in touch 01875 816320 or email office@gorebridge.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there.
This event is free and open to all members of the community. Only members have a right to vote.

BINGO Night
2023-09-15 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We are holding a fundraising bingo night event at the Beacon on Friday 15th September. Doors open 6.30, eyes down at 7 PM. BYOB.
There are plenty of prizes on offer to win. The cafe will be open to buy nibbles. You always ask if we will have a raffle, of course, if you would like to bring something that would be great, or hand into the Beacon beforehand.
All proceeds from bingo tickets, cakes & raffle tickets will be used to support GCDT charitable activities including (but not limited to) the Gorebridge Community Pantry, Gorebridge Community Gardeners, and Beacon activities.
Tickets £15 for 10 games.

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2023-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The Gorebridge Community Pantry is open every Tuesday evening 5 – 7PM.
To read more about the Pantry please click here.

Eurovision Final Party
2023-05-13 19:30 - 23:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
‘Congratulations’…….you’ve got around to ‘Making Your Mind Up’ and booking a ticket for the Beacon’s Eurovision Final Party.
Join us in enjoying the wonderfully FABULOUS Eurovision final.
We will be screening the event on a large screen. Eurovision fancy dress is absolute must, so dust of those flares and sparkles!

BYOB means you can bring your own snacks and ‘Bucks Fizz’ of your choice.
Over 14-18 welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Doors open 7.30 to late –
Entry £5 – we politely request that you bring along a food or drink item from one of the participating countries – these will be made into hampers raffled off on the night by the community gardeners.

Gardening Sessions
2023-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Calling all budding gardeners.
Gorebridge Community Gardeners meet on a Tuesday evening and Sunday afternoon at the Beacon Community Garden, and surrounding area. You could be a green-thumbed professional or a gardening newbie, all are welcome to join.
Get involved. We would love you to join us whether you are an individual or a group of people, to help maintain the garden, grow, plant, get creative. Have fun, get outdoors, meet new people. Want to join us? Contact us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Gardening Sessions
2023-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Calling all budding gardeners.
Gorebridge Community Gardeners meet on a Tuesday evening and Sunday afternoon (times may change and weather permitting) at the Beacon Community Garden. You could be a green-thumbed professional or a gardening newbie, all are welcome to join.
Get involved. We would love you to join us whether you are an individual or a group of people, to help maintain the garden, grow, plant, get creative. Have fun, get outdoors, meet new people. Want to join us? Contact us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Quiz Night at the Beacon
2023-04-01 18:30 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for Quiz Night at the Beacon! Nothing like having it on April Fools Day. We promise this is genuine.
This is a fundraising event for the Gorebridge Beacon and the Gorebridge Community Garden.
£12 per ticket. No more than 6 on a team. Ticket price includes your dinner (Beacon Chilli/Nachos and desert dessert!). We promise it will be a cheesy affair.
As we are nice peeps here’s your 1st question, ‘where did Nachos originate from?’ and 2nd, best joke of the evening wins a prize!
BYOB.

Mothers Day Afternoon Teas
2023-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join us for a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, scones and savouries freshly prepared and baked in the Community Cafe 1-2.30pm.
The Menu
Sandwiches/Savoury:
Three Cheese and Chive Mousse
Cucumber and Mint
Fragrant Egg Mayonnaise
Ham and Chutney
Prawn Cocktail
Sweet:
Butter Cream Cupcakes
Scones and Berry Compote
Mango Cream
Berry Cheesecake
Served with tea and freshly brewed coffee
Children’s menu includes cheese and ham sandwiches, sausage roll, Nutella pancakes, pizza slice, cupcake, veggie sticks. Includes apple/orange juice.
Vegetarian and Vegan adaptations available.
Regrettably, due to the nature of the event we cannot offer gluten free.

Drop In Volunteer Evenings
2023-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
If you want to find out more about volunteering with Gorebridge Community Development Trust (including the Beacon), come along to one of our drop-in information evenings at the Beacon, where you can chat to some of our current volunteers and staff; we have various roles to suit everyone, and some don’t require a regular weekly commitment. Maybe you have skills you would like to offer? We would love to hear from you.
Why volunteer?

You can add skills to your CV
Get involved with your local community
Give back/pay it forward
Meet new people
Be part of something local

Volunteer Drop In Sessions
Held the 1st Tuesday of every month 6.30 – 7.30, if you want more information before coming please email office@gorebridge.org.uk, contact us using the contact form, or call us on 01875 816320. Full volunteer information is available here. Please also get in touch if you can’t make a Tuesday evening but would like to get involved.

Bingo
2023-03-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready for Beacon Bingo! Grab some friends and come along!
£10 entry includes 8 games, great prizes and extra prize games can be purchased on the night and there will of course be a raffle. Bring your own Booze, snacks available to purchase on the night. Funds raised go towards the running costs of the Beacon Community Hub. Tickets are available to purchase from the Beacon Community Cafe. Sat 4th 7pm-11pm.
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