Greenspace
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On a sunny spring evening a group participated in a relaxing cruise as part of the SocialprescribED Tastival. We had a taster of the social prescribing 6-week programme we have offered on board for the past two semesters. Our guests this time were those who might make referrals to us […]
Partnership with the SocialprescribED Tastival The event is all about raising awareness, and understanding, of the varied social prescribing programmes listed on the University of Edinburgh’s SocialPrescribED webpage. The Tastival will run across two weeks in March, centred around Social Prescribing Day 2024, on Thursday 14 March.Social PrescribED developed out […]
Saturday 16th March, Harrison Park East near North Merchiston Club, some photos from the day. 11am – 1pm drop in Join our Canalside Greenspace Group for all-age outdoor activities in Harrison Park, connecting us to our local greenspaces and those who love and care for them. All-age treasure hunt in […]
We are planning to meet weekly on Tuesday mornings 10-12 and also on Saturdays approximately monthly. Our first group time in 2024 will be Tuesday 16th January 10-12.30 to connect/reconnect and plan ahead. This will be a lovely time for new folk to join as it is a new beginning for […]
Festive Tree Decorating Harrison Park West Saturday 9th Dec 11am – 1pm Meet by the diagonal path at Harrison Park West Tree decorating (drop in) Everyone is invited to decorate the tree together. You can make some decorations on the day or bring your own natural tree decoration (dried apples, […]
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Fountainbridge Green, 11am-2pm, Sat 23rd Sept Many thanks to Scott, one of the council rangers who supported us and to City of Edinburgh for supplying plants from our list the had compiled in the previous weeks. We enjoyed planting them together with other friends who joined us on the Saturday. […]
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 […]
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 […]