ALL EVENTS AT 8 ST MARYS STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Monday 26th May

6pm -7.30pm Talk with Elizabeth Graham of the Cockburn Association on the heritage organisation’s work.

Tuesday 27th May

3-4pm. Reminiscence Group
The memories and experiences of people testify to the special significance of the Canongate. If you have spent time in the Canongate at some point in your life drop in and join us for a chat and a cup of tea.
Then every Tuesday until the 10th June 3-4pm

7pm -9pm Film Screenings 4 "Community Counts"
A collection of contemporary films looking at particular issues raised by communities of place and communities of interest which includes advice about community campaigning and a comic short about community consultation.

Wednesday 28th May

6.30pm - 7.45pm Walking talk on Women of the Old Town with Donald Smith of Scottish Storytelling Centre. Leave from 8 St Marys St.

Thursday 29th May

7pm - 9pm Talk by Wendy Reid of Development Trusts Association Scotland. Learn how local people can set up Development Trusts to improve the quality of life in their community.

7pm - 8.30pm Banner making group Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate.Every Thursday until the 5th June


Friday 30th May

3-5pm Street Party Organising Group
Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors

Saturday 31st May

10-4pm Edinburgh At Risk Day
Come and find out what’s going on in Edinburgh and its surrounding areas…Have you got concerns? Don’t know what to do? Come and meet others who did and what they are doing. EAR was founded by a number of on-going Edinburgh campaigns and is a non-political umbrella organisation open to all who value the city’s culture, history and future and wishes full recognition of Edinburgh’s Common Good.

11am-1pm Film Screenings 4 "Community Counts"
A collection of contemporary films looking at particular issues raised by communities of place and communities of interest which includes advice about community campaigning and a comic short about community consultation.


Sunday 1st June

2-3.30pm Walk with Jim Johnson around the Old Town focussing on the street improvement schemes. Leave from 8 St Marys St