Here are the events LHNCC is involved with, and the consultations LHNCC recommends people answer, along with links to blog posts and other information.
Upcoming events and current consultations
| Event | Provider | Date, Time, Venue | Format | Notes, feedback and outcomes |
| Housing to 2040: Summer Engagements – Urban regeneration Workshop on Granton Masterplan |
Architecture & Design Scotland | 19/8/19 9.15am-1.30pm North Edinburgh Arts 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh EH4 4TZ. |
The workshop format is built around the Place Standard tool, Scotland’s measure for achieving improved outcomes for health, wellbeing and quality of life for communities in existing and proposed new places. | Booking available on website |
| Port of Leith Distillery | Port of Leith Distillery | 21 & 28/8/19 6.00pm – 7.30pm Port of Leith Distillery 53 Tower Street, Edinburgh EH6 7BN |
VISIT US THIS AUGUSTWe have started welcoming our first visitors to the Tower Street Stillhouse, with tours available and enjoy a few cocktails while you’re at it. | Booking information available on website http://www.leithdistillery.com |
| How would you spend £1 billion? What Council services would you prioritise where you live and citywide? |
CEC | 26/8/19 2.00pm-4.00pm North East Neighbourhood Office 101 Niddrie Mains Road EH16 4DS |
WorkshopWhat Council services would you prioritise where you live and citywide? | |
| The Edinburgh Mela | The Edinburgh Mela | 31/8/19 – 1/9/19 11am – 8.00pm Leith Links (east) |
MelT | |
| Leith Community Centre – extended opening hours | Leith Community Centre | From 2/9/19 Mon-Frid – 9.00am-9.0pm Sat.-Sun – 9.00am-5.00pm |
Extended opening hours Monday-Saturday and introduced Sunday opening | |
| Leith Neighbourhood Network | CEC | 4/9/19 6.00pm-8.00pm McDonald Road Library (Nelson Hall) |
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| Leith Community Centre | Second Leith Volunteer Fair | 10/10/19 4.00pm – 7.00pm Leith Community Centre 12A Newkirkgate |
Explore volunteering opportunities in Leith | |
| The Leith Conference | Leith Trust and Leith Creative | 26 – 27/10/19 Norton Park Conference Centre |
residents, active organisations and local businesses to build on Leith’s successes, connect our many different communities and take collaborative action | Bookings for the conference will open on the 30th August. |
| Short-term lets – Consultation – Stakeholder Engagement Event | Scottish Government | Mon. 15 July 2019 2.00pm – 4.00pm Victoria Quay |
A good chance to air local views on short term lets/ Air B&B/ absent landlords | Residents, hosts, businesses, local authorities and anyone with an interest are encouraged to attend |
| Out of the Blue is 25 Exhibition | Out of the Blue Exhibition Launch on Thursday 18th July at 6pm |
Thu. 18th – Thu. 25th July 2019 10.00am – 5.00pm |
An exhibition of our studio artists’ work to celebrate 25 years of Studio provision in Edinburgh | For further information: https://www.outoftheblue.org.uk |
| Edinburgh Airport Community Survey | Edinburgh Airport | Closing date: 21 July 2019 | Edinburgh Airport is keen to understand what people living and working in our community want to hear more about in relation to airport activities. | Edinburgh Airport Community Survey If you would prefer a paper copy, please either email communications@edinburghairport.com or write to Freepost EDINBURGH AIRPORT – COMMUNICATIONS TEAM |
| Edinburgh International Festival | Leith Theatre – Neneh Cherry | Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:00 PM 10:00 PM |
The Swedish singer, rapper and audacious 80s icon | For details and full programme for events (10) including Jarvis Cocker, Teenage Fanclub and more https://www.leiththeatretrust.org/whats-on/2019/8/10/edinburgh-international-festival-neneh-cherry |
| Edinburgh International Festival | Leith Theatre – Kate Tempest | Friday, August 9, 2019 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Leith Theatre |
poet, rapper, novelist and playwright makes her International Festival debut. | For details: https://www.leiththeatretrust.org/whats-on/2019/8/10/edinburgh-international-festival-neneh-cherry |
| Persevere: Summer Exhibition | Edinburgh Fringe | Sat, Aug 3-Sun, Aug 18, 2019 (W/E only) 11:00am-4.00pm Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, EH6 6ET |
PERSEVERE, our Fringe exhibition and demonstrations. Open weekends during the Edinburgh Festival | |
| Coburg House Open Studios | Coburg House | 26-28 July 2019 Fri. 26 June: 6.00pm-9.00pm Sat./Sun 27-28 June: 10.00am-5.00pm Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, EH6 6ET |
You can meet the artists and makers in their work spaces and hear about their methods and sources of inspiration. |
Past events
| Event | Provider | Date, Time, Venue | Format | Notes, feedback and outcomes |
| Leith Basin – rubbishRestore the Shore Launch of SOSLeith |
Local residentsDr. Jim Jarvie | 28/7/19 – 17/8/19 12-17/8/19 10.00am-4.00pm each day Custom House |
Campaign for clearance of rubbish at Victoria Bridge startedExhibition of Photos and why The Shore needs needs to be restored. | Followed by Petition very successful and rubbish cleared over 2 Days (22-23 July) paid for by Forth Ports & CEC no input from owners!Campaign ongoing and rubbish accumulating again (10/8/19).Very well attended – approx 800 people |
| Heart of Newhaven(VPS Community Buy Out project) | Heart of Newhaven Steering group | 17/8/19 1.00am – 3.00pm Victoria Primary School |
A free taste of ways all age groups can come together to learn, share and enjoy. All activities and refreshments Free | Well attended and successful event. |
| Leith Festival Programme | Leith Festival | 8-16 June 2019 | Programme | PDF available online: www.leithfestival.com |
| Free Guided Newhaven Walks | Heart of Newhaven | Thu. 6 June: Fri 28 June: Wed. 7 Aug: Fri. 9 June 2.00pm -3.30pm Meet at Newhaven Harbour |
History Walk – with fully trained and qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide | To book in advance, email: admin@heartofnewhaven.co.uk |
| Launch of Newhaven Community Mural | Newhaven Heritage & Heart of Newhaven | Friday 14 June 2.00pm The Community Garden, Main St. Newhaven |
Community event | Made and designed by local residents and school children: www.Heartofnewhaven.co.uk |
| SEA Changes- A Play based on memories of Leith’s SS Explorer Leith Festival |
Citadel Arts Group | Thu. 11/Fri.12/Sat. 13 June 7.30pm Leith Dockers Club, 17 Academy St. EH6 7EE |
Play | Tickets: £9.00/£7.00 from: email – ftennick@hotmail.com, phone: 01875340717 |
| Ceilidh – Celebrating Leith Community Centre’s 59th Anniversary | Leith Education Community Centre | Friday 14 June 7:30pm–9:30pm Leith Community Centre, 12A Newkirkgate |
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| Leith Festival 8th – 16th June 2019 | Leith Festival | Gala Day Saturday 8 June 11am–4:30pm Leith Links |
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LHNCC sharing stall with Leith Links CC and Leith Central CC |
| Volunteer Fair | Leith Community Education Centre | Friday 7 June 1pm–3pm Leith Community Centre, Newkirkgate |
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| Newhaven Gala Day (VPS) | Victoria Primary School(VPS) PTA | Saturday 1 June | · Royal Party will arrive at Newhaven Harbour by boat at 1:30pm then procession to VPS for crowning ceremony.
· Entertainment, stalls and food available until 4pm approximately. |
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| Our Leith – The Community Assembles | Save Leith Walk and Electoral Reform Society | Saturday 1 June 11.00am-3.00pmOut of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St. Leith |
Discuss how you would like to see Leith run? Action Plan to be created for the local area, enabling people of Leith to take an active role in the development of their community |
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| Quintinshill (Gretna) Disaster Memorial Service | The Royal Scots | Saturday 25 May Rosebank Cemetery, Pilrig St. |
Service and wreath-laying. | |
| Edinburgh Bus Users Group (EBUG) Public Meeting | EBUG | Thursday 2 May
6pm–8pm Friends Meeting Place, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL |
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| Mandala Art Classes | Friendship Mandala | Tuesday 14 May & Thursday 16 May 10am–12noon Leith Community Cen |
Make beautiful wall hangings |
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| Community Council Planning Training Event | CEC | Wednesday 1 May 4pm–6pm City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh |
Topics that might be covered
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Email planning.servicedelivery@edinburgh.gov.uk to book a place |
| Launch: Public Meeting The Heart of Newhaven (Newhaven Project renamed) |
Heart of Newhaven | 28/1/2019 7pm Victoria primary school |
Launch well attended. Presentations and then workshops to enable attenders to complete consultation sheets identifying how they like to see the building used under following headings:
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