We would like to welcome friends and members to our Annual General Meeting on Monday 9th October 2023, at 7pm. The event will be held at Tollcross Community Centre (117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG) There is also the option to join the AGM business part of the meeting online. The […]
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For news and links for booking Autumn events please download newsletter link here Below is a quick summary of some of what is on offer….
Greenspace Drop-inOur new canalside greenspace group have been meeting since 1st August and are excited to share with you what they’ve been up to. Drop-in and let us know what else you’d like to see happen in our local greenspaces and find out how you can be involved. Just drop […]
Heritage Discovery Walks 2-hour led local walks around Fountainbridge and the Canalside to explore the connections between people, place and our historic environment.Includes interactive discussions, led jointly with Keep Scotland Beautiful, that will feed into our upcoming Community Action Plan – come share your knowledge and views of the local area! Wed […]
Wednesday Activites at Polwarth, previously known as the Canal Shed. Great new programme of activities planned… WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES at POLWARTH: The Canal Shed has now rebranded as Wednesday Activities at Polwarth. We had a great party on Wednesday to mark our inaugural meeting with nine people enjoying food and friendship. We still […]
Postponed due to weather, new date Sunday 1st October 2023 at the earlier time of 6.15pm. Back by popular demand, Family Friendly Guided Bat Walk with Graeme Wilson, Ecologist Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust and Friends of Harrison Park Donations towards cost of event, conservation work and local projects welcome. You […]
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023 (SMAHF) this year will take place from 4- 22 October with the theme ‘Revolution’. Canalside Stories To celebrate Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, FCCT is running a mini-series of workshops, walks and boat trips that will allow people to creatively explore and experience the […]
at the Fountainbridge Library At North Merchiston Club, a huge variety of activities including…. If you know of other community events to add to this page in future, please get in touch with fiona@fcct.scot
Our Thursday walking group sets off at 10am each Thursday in all seasons. Here are some of our photos of the changing seasons since we began our weekly walks…. Ducks growing up… Many thanks to Juliet from Friends of North Merchiston Cemetery for joining us and showing us round, it […]
30 young people from Tynecastle High School spent a day doing conservation activities in our local greenspaces as part of their John Muir Awards. Thank you to them for the difference they made and to the adult helpers who made the day possible. Collaboration with Tynecastle HS, The Green Team, […]