September December 2019
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
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STARCATCHERS: EXPECTING SOMETHING
When Thurs 22 August - 19 December 10.30am – 12.30pm Excluding 3 Oct & 14 Nov Where WHALE Arts Who Ages 0 – 2 & parents under 25
Are you under 25 with a little one age 0-2 or expecting a baby soon? Come along to our favourite good vibes group to meet other young parents, babies and bumps, and try some artist-led creative activities with Starcatchers. Free lunch provided.
When Fri 6 September - 13 December NEW TIME: 1:15 - 2:15pm Excluding Friday 18th October Where WHALE Arts Who Ages 6 – 12
Come along and get creative at art club every Friday! Drop-in session but you will have to register to take part.
PLAY SENSE CREATE
When September Friday 20th & 27th 2.30-4.30pm October Friday 11th & 25th 2.30-4.30pm November Friday 29th 2.30-4.30pm Saturday 2nd Nov 10.30-12.30pm December Friday 6th 2.30-4.30pm Where WHALE Arts Who Ages 5 – 11 with Additional Support Needs and their families
STREET ARTS When Thurs 15 August - 12 December 4.45 – 7pm Where Playparks around Wester Hailes Who Ages 7 – 16
Come and find the Street Arts team out on the streets. Art, music, drama, photography and more. Like our Street Arts WHALE Facebook page for more info and find us at: Westburn 4.45 – 5.15pm Calders 5.20 – 5.50pm Dumbeg 5.55 – 6.25pm Quarry Bank 6.30 – 7pm
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Multi–arts project for primary aged young people with Additional Support Needs/ Disabilities and their families. Come along to try out some arts and crafts, music and more. Tell us what you’d like to do! Email Kirsten to book: play-sense-create@whalearts.co.uk
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: BIG EARS, LITTLE EARS When Saturday 14th December See Eventbrite Where WHALE Arts Who Babies, toddlers and their families
WHALE Arts and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s short concert for babies, toddlers and grown-ups to enjoy together. Book here via Eventbrite: www.whaleartsagency.eventbrite.com
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DOORS OPEN DAY & EXPLORATHON When Saturday 28th September 11:00am - 3:00pm Where WHALE Arts Who Everyone is invited
Join WHALE Arts and SCOREscotland for our celebration for Edinburgh’s Universities European Researchers’ event and Scotland’s Doors Open Day. Food, games and fun, hands on science and creative sessions for all ages.
50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY WALK* When Where Who
Saturday 7th September 1pm - 4pm Clovenstone Community Centre Everyone is invited - Please call or email to register
A community walk to Wester Hailes Quarry Park via the Green Way, where we’ll be met by Rowanbank Theatre who will delight you with a magical forest.
ADULTS smART CRAFT When Monday 2 Sept - Mon 16 December 1pm – 3pm Where WHALE Arts £2 per session Please call or email to register
ROOM FOR ART When Thurs 22 August - 19 December 12.30pm – 2.30pm Excluding 17th October Where WHALE Arts Free | By referrral
A visual arts and crafts group for adults with additional support needs. The group explores creativity and expression and is run by a professional artist and support worker.
Free visual art workshops for health and wellbeing. Absolutely no previous experience of art necessary! These sessions are by referral only. Contact Louise at Art in Healthcare on 0131 555 7638 or outreachmanager@ artinhealthcare.org.uk
STITCH ‘N’ TIME
WHALE Garden Group
When Tues 3 September – Tues 17 December 1pm – 3pm Where WHALE Arts Please call or email to register
When Mondays & Fridays 10am - 3pm Where WHALE Arts Please call or email to register
This sociable sewing and crafting class focuses on learning new skills and projects which help the local community. Come and share a cuppa!
A welcoming group by local residents for anyone wanting to plant, grow or get involved.
LET’S DANCE
NUSTART
When Thursday 12th Sept - 5th December 6pm – 8pm Where WHALE Arts £4 per session Please call or email to register
Relaxed and fun ceilidh dancing with expert tuition for ages 40+.
MUMS INTO BUSINESS When Fri 16th August – Fri 13th December 11am - 1pm Where WHALE Arts Please visit Facebook for more details
Mums into Business is a group for women who are interested in setting up their own business. They have a free crèche for children under 5.
MENS MAKERS GROUP
When Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm Where WHALE Arts Who ADULTS Please call or email to register
A space for men to do practical and creative activities; woodworking, craft, DIY, art and community projects.
When Fri 16 Aug - 20 December 10.00am – 1.00pm Where WHALE Arts £4 per session | Please call or email to register
NuStart are an enthusiastic group of amateur artists who meet to enjoy each other’s company, create works of art, and critique paintings.
LET’S CREATE When Tuesday 10th September – 10th Dec 9.30am – 1.00pm Where WHALE Arts PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
WESTER HAILES OPEN ART EXHIBITION*
When Art submissions Where Who
Friday Oct 25th - Nov 22nd Drop off to reception 21 - 22 Oct WHALE Arts Anyone can submit work and attend
Everyone can submit an artwork to be shown in this exhibition. Come along to our Gala Opening event, 5-7 pm Friday 25th October, to meet all the other artists of Wester Hailes.
*Get in touch with Michael and Rebecca on 0131 458 3267 or email creativeplacemaking@whalearts.co.uk
COMMUNITY MEAL & COMMUNITY GET TOGETHERS
When Fridays 1pm – 2pm Where WHALE Arts Check our Facebook for more details
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: INCREDIBLE DISTANCE PART TWO When Thurs 26 Sept 10am - 4.30pm | Fri 27 Sept 10am – 4.30pm | Wednesdays 2nd Where Oct – 27th Nov 9.30am – 11.30am WHALE Arts ADULTS Please call or email to register
WHAT IS WHALE ARTS? The cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes, WHALE Arts’ mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community. As a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, WHALE delivers projects, programmes and events, and connects our community with local and national cultural partners.
DIGITAL SENTINEL The Digital Sentinel is the community news site for Wester Hailes. Share a story by contacting Craig Tyrie: digitalsentinel@whalearts.co.uk
DIGITAL SENTINEL I.T. HUBS When Every Thursday 5th Sept - 19th Dec. (Excluding 26th Sept. and 3rd Oct) Where 10.30am – 12.30pm Starting at WHALE Arts, alternating to
Learn basic IT skills, get help with your IT devices and find out how you could become more involved with your local news website. Call WHALE Arts to check where we are this week.
JOB SEARCH AND ONLINE BENEFIT DROP-IN
WALK: 5 min walk from Westside Plaza, Healthy Living Centre & Library. BUS: Lothian 33 to door. 3, 18, 21, 30 to Westside Plaza and 5 min walk. BIKE: 2 min from Union Canal towpath. Bike storage available. CAR: Minutes from City Bypass (Baberton or Sighthill), Calder Rd. & Lanark Rd. TRAIN: 5 min walk from Wester Hailes station.
When Mondays 2nd Sept -16th Dec 12-2pm (Excluding 30th Sept. and Bank holidays) Come and say hello: Where Clovenstone Community Centre 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri (& occasional Sat) When Wed 4th Sept - 18th Dec 1- 3pm (Excluding 25th Sept and 2nd Oct) Our partners & tenants based at WHALE: WHALE Arts
A drop-in offering support for online job search websites and online benefit applications. Please note these drop-ins are not welfare advice sessions.
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