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Activities, Classes & Opportunities -Summer/Autumn (Part One) 2018-

16th July – 26th August

MEMBERS PROGRAMME

Regardless of whether you are a member or volunteer please do not forget we provide the following services to ANYONE*

FREE 2 COURSE MEAL —Every Monday 5pm Benefits and Housing Support— Every Monday 5pm FREE Haircuts—once a month (Mondays) A Pet Clinic (in partnership with All4Paws) 6pm

FREE Cinema & Pay-it-Forward Meals *especially people who are homeless, roughsleeping,

destitute, isolated or have no recourse to public funds.

Our Vision: We believe in a world where people reach their full potential, feel positive about themselves, valued and connected to others and the wider community.

Our mission: We will create an inclusive personcentred environment where people feel empowered to develop skills, build positive relationships and enjoy an ongoing sense of belonging.

JOIN TODAY AND BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE DIVERSE COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE IS VALUED To become a member and access this FREE programme ask at reception for a form or complete the form on line at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GCPRegistration Once you have completed the form online or handed one in we will get in touch and arrange a meeting with you. We will discuss how you can get involved and what you’re interested in. Finally we will arrange an Induction. You can then attend the activities in this programme. MEMBERSHIP, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY ARE FREE HERE

The Grassmarket Community Project was set up by Grassmarket Mission and Greyfriar’s Kirk and is about supporting people through transitions in their lives and reconnecting disengaged people. This is the ethos that underpins all the elements of what we do, from cooking to social integration, work opportunities to social contact, advice to arts. We are committed to meeting individuals, welcoming them and supporting them wherever they are on their journey. We are aimed at vulnerable people however we also open the doors to anyone so we enjoy a truly rich, diverse and supportive community! We offer a mixture of education programmes, drop-in services, social enterprise and social integration activities. Free lunches are served to members of the project (participants in this programme who register with us). We also feed those in need at our sit down Open Door Meal on Monday evenings. We believe everyone should:  

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feel valued and given dignity feel cared for and move towards independent living without feeling abandoned or isolated Be confident to trust and value their own decisions, ultimately realising their own potential Build a life which reduces dependence on others and become self-reliant

MONDAY TO SATURDAY Kitchen & Café Duties 9.30am– 1.30pm Kitchen/Cafe at Grassmarket & 121 George Street Facilitated by Catherine Volunteer and train in the kitchen at Candlemaker Row or at our other social enterprise. Make a huge difference to the lives of others, by contributing to the income of the charity, learn valuable skills as well as build your confidence and be part of a fantastic and committed team. Its good fun and no previous experience is needed—just a willingness to learn, be safe and be a team player ! Book through [email protected]

MONDAY TO THURSDAY Wood Work 9.30am– 3.30pm Workshop Facilitated by Tommy & Susan Volunteer and train in the wood workshop furniture social enterprise. Make a huge difference to the lives of others, by contributing to the income of the charity, learn valuable skills as well as build your confidence and be part of a fantastic and committed team. Its good fun and no previous experience is needed—just a willingness to learn, be safe and be a team player ! Book on Friday’s ‘drop in’ in the first instance and show your commitment through [email protected]

MONDAY Tartan Enterprise Group 10am – 3.30pm Edinburgh Seven Room Facilitated by Anne & Agnes Join us for one of our four Social Enterprises! In this group we design and make up Customer orders for shipping/collection. We make Scottie Dogs, bags & pillows as well as much more out of tartan. Our products are shipping all over the world.

MONDAY

Wellbeing Group 10.30am – 12.30pm Robert Burns Room

Facilitated by Graham 16th July – 3rd September (8 weeks) Why not try our new Wellbeing Group! Over the 8 weeks we will explore how mental health, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, angry, alcohol and drugs, smoking, mindfulness and relaxation affects our wellbeing. Book through [email protected]

MONDAY Walking Group 1.30pm – 3pm Meet in reception Facilitated by David

Come join in the fun of walking around and exploring our wonderful city and get fit at the same time. Its also a great opportunity to get to know our team.

Benefits Advice 5pm—6.30pm Café space during Open Door Meals

Facilitated by Trained/Accredited Volunteers We offer free confidential and independent support and can help with any benefit problem from sanctions and appeals to what you are actually entitled to. We can support housing advice and sign post to more specialist support.

TUESDAY Tartan Skill Building 10.30am – 12.30pm Robert Burns Room

Facilitated by Agnes In this group, we work towards developing existing skills and introducing new skills. No experience necessary. We have a great laugh and good chat.

Photography 1.30pm – 3.30pm Outside/Robert Burns Room Facilitated by Ewan This group is run by a local professional photographer. Feel free to bring your own camera or borrow one off the projects. Members enjoy learning and practicing basic photography techniques and skills, while going to different sites within walking distance of the Grassmarket Community Project.

TUESDAY Stretching/Core Building 2.30pm – 3.30pm Elsie Inglis Room Facilitated by Iona This is a great class for those who enjoy gentle exercise along with strengthening your core. We will look at your needs, wants and goals, taking the holistic approach looking at your lifestyle and habits, rather than the other way round.

Table Tennis 4pm – 6pm NOTE: no group in August! Robert Burns Room Facilitated by David If you love to socialise, enjoy a wee bit of physical activity and have a laugh over a few games of ping pong, this is the group for you. No need to bring any equipment.

TUESDAY Cooking Class 4pm – 7pm Kitchen Facilitated by Jamie Eat Good, Feel Good! In this superb six-week course, we cook, learn, laugh and eat together in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed. Book through [email protected]

WEDNESDAY Herb Garden 10.30am - 3pm In the Herb Garden Facilitated by Trudi We are based within Greyfriars Kirk & Cemetery and we take part in developing, maintaining and enjoying the multiple herb gardens that this site has to offer. Different gardening methods and skills are developed and practiced in both the morning and afternoon groups.

WEDNESDAY *Starts back 5th September *

Open Book Group 10.30am – 12.30pm (July Only) Plus lots of free tickets to the Book Festival ! Elsie Inglis Room Facilitated by Jess Open book group meets weekly to read fiction and poetry aloud, stopping along to discuss what we’ve read. We have regular outings including Edinburgh Book Festival this year.

WEDNESDAY IT Skills

10.30am-12.30pm Robert Burns Room

Facilitated by the two Nicola’s This group allows you to send that email that you always wanted to send or visit that website that you need to look at. We will also have a tutor on hand to guide you through any IT queries that you may have.

WEDNESDAY Music Group 1.30pm – 3.30pm Elsie Inglis Room

Facilitated by David The music group is open to all members who enjoy making music at any level and no experience is required. The group often works towards informal performances and is an ideal way to develop skills and confidence in a supportive and creative atmosphere.

WEDNESDAY Choir 5pm – 6.30pm Elsie Inglis Room

Facilitated by Morgan No group in August but singing workshop with performance on Sunday 19th August at 10am

No singing talent is required. This is a fun few hours of singing, laughs and fun! You can perform occasionally with the choir but no pressure to, you can just enjoy the practice sessions.

Keep an eye on the Bulletin for FREE Fringe tickets and Day trips throughout the summer !

Trip to the hermitage Waterfalls, Perthshire

THURSDAY

Job Skills 10.30am – 12.30pm Robert Burns Room

Facilitated by Candela & Corvin

Thinking of work but not sure where to start or how it affects benefits? Then come along and get independent advice and support with job ideas, job searches, CVs, applications and interviews.

THURSDAY *BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST Starts back 14th August *

Spanish Group 10.30am – 12.30pm Elsie Inglis Room

Facilitated by Isla For total beginners or refreshers. Fun and relaxed. Group closes after 4 weeks

Benefits Advice 1.30pm—3pm Café space Facilitated by Trained/Accredited Volunteers We offer free confidential and independent support and can help with any benefit problem from sanctions and appeals to what you are actually entitled to. We can support housing advice and sign post to more specialist support.

THURSDAY Discussion Group 1.30pm – 3.30pm Elsie Inglis Room Facilitated by David Come along to this group for some friendly discussion to voice, share and develop ideas or opinions relating to different topics of interest. Topics range from current affairs to our favourite foods.

THURSDAY *Starts back after the festival *

Drama Group 5.00pm – 8.00pm Robert Burns Room Facilitated by Blair & Archie, Raised Voices If you have the desire to release your inner actor, please come along to this lively and fun group. Opportunity to perform and co-write material.

No experience required!

FRIDAY Woodwork Drop-In 10am – 4pm Workshop (Upstairs) Facilitated by Tommy & Susan Come and try woodwork skills at our weekly Friday drop-in session (booking essential). Learn about how we recycle church pews and learn about the tools and the types of wood. Make something beautiful on your first day! Contact [email protected] to arrange.

FRIDAY Guitar Skills 10.30am – 12.30pm Elsie Inglis Room Facilitated by David This class will cover all aspects of the acoustic guitar and will allow members to learn basic skills. No need to bring a guitar but if you have one that always helps more people join in. After two weeks—this is a closed group for the term

FRIDAY Computer Free Time 10.30am-12.30pm Robert Burns Room Facilitated by Ian This group allows you to send that email that you always wanted to send or visit that website that you need to look at. We will also have a tutor on hand to guide you through any IT queries that you may have.

FRIDAY

Grassroots Art 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Robert Burns Room Facilitated by David & the Art Volunteers Whether you are working on a project of your own or need some ideas, this is a creative and fun atmosphere to work on varies art projects. No need to bring your own supplies, we will provide the necessary supplies available at the project.

FRIDAY Creative Writing Group 1.30pm -3.30pm Robert Burns Room Facilitated by Isela The creative writing group meets every week to discuss and write poems, stories and memories together. We often use pictures, objects and published writing or a theme to begin our discussions and then use those ideas to start new pieces of writing. The group is open to anyone (of any level) and leaders are happy to do the writing for those who prefer to tell their own stories aloud!

SATURDAY Walking Group

NOTE: Not every Saturday

9.30am – 3pm Meet in reception Facilitated by various staff

Come join in the fun of walking around and exploring our wonderful town and local countryside and get fit at the same time. Very easy and relaxed walking at a gentle pace.

SUNDAY

Cooking Class

1pm – 4pm Kitchen Facilitated by Jamie

Eat Good, Feel Good! In this superb six-week course, we cook, learn, laugh and eat together in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed. Book through [email protected]

Please…  Turn up for activities that you signed up to if possible  Phone 0131 225 3626 or text 07860 021 261 if you can’t make it  Let us know if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe or feel unable to participate rather than just leaving!  Keep your possessions safe– use the lockers  Let us know if you think someone is at risk  Look after our members, volunteers, staff, customers, building and equipment  Attend meetings to find out what is happening and give your views  Keep contact information up to date so we can email/text you about up and coming events and opportunities as well as call someone in an emergency  Use computers with care and in accordance with the Internet code of conduct

OTHER DATES Members Bulletin Please keep an eye out on the Members Bulletin that comes out every week via email and to the Volunteers and staff running the activities. If you do not receive one via email contact [email protected] Member’s meetings dates – all at 3.30pm 26th July

Thursday’s 3oth August 27th September

Self Esteem Group—Thursday 2pm—4pm ?? Mercat (Residential) - Woodwork Team Tuesday 21st August to Thursday 23rd August Bothy Trip (Fringe Show performers and volunteers only)

Tuesday 18th Sept to Thursday 20th Sept

Frequently Asked Questions Q—How do I sign up for Classes? A- Once you are a member there is an activity book kept at Reception. You just need to flip through that book to your chosen activity with the appropriate date and sign your name. Please do this in advance, as sometimes activities can be cancelled on the day, and we would need to notify all members who had signed up. Make sure your contact details and emergency contact details are up-to-date. You can also phone 0131 225 3626, email [email protected] or text 07860 021 262 and we’ll add you. Q—How do I sign up for Lunch? A- Once you have signed up for an activity on a chosen day, there is a separate sign in sheet kept at reception for lunch. Note: You must be coming to an activity in the morning/ afternoon in order to attend lunch. There is a cut-off time of 11am—if you haven’t signed up for lunch by then it may be to late, sorry.

Q- What if I need to cancel? A- We are aware that things may come up and you are no longer able to attend a group. We ask that you phone reception 0131 225 3626 to let us know you are unable to make it. You can text 07860 021 262 or email [email protected]

Q- What if I want to become a volunteer? A- We couldn’t run our programme without volunteers! If you would like to volunteer you need to speak to David Marshall to discuss opportunities. Everyone can volunteer to help in some way. Being a Peer Mentor volunteer, which is distinct from simply volunteering has a distinct responsibility. This involves additional training.

Q– Is attending Member’s meetings compulsory or required? A- No, attendance at members meetings are not required. They are a useful way for you to share the things that are going well, things that could be improved on and make any suggestions you may have for the project. Often they are the first time you will hear about new activities. Q- How do I know what classes are available? A– We will update this programme of classes at the end of each term to let you know what’s happening next term. This will be available to pick up at reception. You can access the current programme on line at: http://grassmarket.org/get-involved/ We will also send out weekly bulletins and leave these at reception with updates.

Contact List—Emails/Numbers David Marshall, Activities Leader [email protected] Hazel Reid, Receptionist & Admin Assistant [email protected] Tommy Steel, Senior Manager (Woodwork) [email protected] Catherine Jones, Senior Manager (Catering /Events) [email protected] Graham Burnett, Training Manager [email protected] Jonny Kinross, Chief Executive [email protected]

Phone 0131 225 3626

Text 07860 021 262

25th Hour Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) steels himself for a lengthy jail term. Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies

The Work

Monday 2 July 7pm

2002 Drama/Crime 2h 15m 15

Monday 9 July

7pm

Set inside a single room in Folsom Prison, three men from the outside participate in a four-day group therapy retreat with level-four convicts. Over the four days, each man in the room takes his turn at delving deep into his past. 2017 Documentary 1h 29m 15

The Secret Garden

Tuesday 11 July

9.30am

When a young girl is sent to live with her uncle after the death of her parents, his manner and sorrow leaves her feeling bitterly alone. Neglected once again, she begins exploring and discovers a garden that has become hidden and begins restoring it to its former glory. 1993 Drama/Fantasy 1h 46mPG

Jason & The Argonauts After saving the life of his royal father's usurper, Pelias (Douglas Wilmer), whom he fails to recognize, Jason (Todd Armstrong) is encouraged by the conniving murderer to begin a quest in search of the Golden Fleece.

Oscar & Lucinda After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar (Fiennes) becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda (Blanchett) is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary Oscar meets Lucinda.

Wednesday 11 July 9.30am

1963 Fantasy/Action 1h 44m PG

Monday 16 July

7pm

1997 Drama/Romance 2h 12m 15

Willy Wonka & the ChocoA sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? 1971 Fantasy/Comedy music 1h 29m U

Angus MacInnes who starred in the Star Wars film, as "Gold Leader" originally founded Mamas in 1985

JUST ROUND THE CORNER FROM THIS CINEMA /VENUE Come on down to Mammas Grassmarket there's something for everyone !

Fresh, handmade, stone baked pizza

and much more. We also serve gluten-free pizza, starters, desserts and beer. We are happy to cater for large groups and also 30 The Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU T: 0131

225 6464 E: [email protected]

This award wining centre is available for hire: - Large and small capacity rooms available - Competitive prices - Full range of catering services available - 7 days a week until late by arrangement parties - weddings - conferences - meetings All profits go to supporting people and helping them re-connect with themselves, others & the community

Call 0131 225 3626 and ask for Julia or email

[email protected] to discuss your needs

Laurel & Hardy: Bonnie Scotland

Weds 18 July 9.30am

In Scotland, Stanley and his friend Ollie break out of jail to attend the reading of Stanley's grandfather's will. Disappointed not to receive any of the MacLaurel fortune, the friends stumble into an entanglement with Stanley's cousin, Lorna. Stanley and Ollie also travel to India as accidental Army enlistees, where they must protect Lorna's true love, a fellow soldier. 1935 Comedy 1h 20m U

Moana

Thursday 19 July 9.30am

An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder.

16 Fantasy/Action 1h 53m U

The Gods Must Be Crazy

Monday 23 July

7pm

The tribal people in a remote African desert live a happy life, but it is all torn to pieces when a Coca-Cola bottle falls from a plane. With the villagers fighting over the strange foreign object, tribal leader Xi (N!xau) decides to take the bottle back to the gods to restore peace. 1980 Indie film/Action 1h 49m PG

Human Flow

Monday 30 July 7pm

More than 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war, the greatest displacement since World War II. Filmmaker Ai Weiwei examines the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. 2017 Documentary 2h 20m 12A

The Count of Monte Cristo

Saturday 11 August 1.30pm

The classic story of an innocent man wrongly, but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge against those who betrayed him. Dashing young sailor Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel) is a guileless and honest young man whose peaceful life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk) are abruptly shattered when his best friend Fernand (Guy Pearce), who wants Mercedes for himself, deceives him. 2002 Fantasy/Adventure 1h 21m PG

On the Waterfront

Monday 13 August 7pm

Dockworker Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) had been an up-and-coming boxer until powerful local mob boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) persuaded him to throw a fight. When a longshoreman is murdered before he can testify about Friendly's control of the Hoboken waterfront, Terry teams up with the dead man's sister Edie (Eva Marie Saint) and the streetwise priest Father Barry (Karl Malden) to testify himself, against the advice of Friendly's lawyer. 1954 Drama 1h 48m PG

July

Mon 2nd - 7pm

25th Hour

Mon 9th - 7pm

The Works

Tue 10th – 9.30am

SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL The Secret Garden

Wed 11th – 9.30am

SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL Jason & The Argonauts

Mon 16th -7pm

Oscar & Lucinda

Tue17th – 9.30am

SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder)

Wed 18th - 9.30am

SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL Laurel & Hardy: Bonnie Scotland

Thurs 19th - 9.30am SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL Moana

Aug

Mon 23rd - 7pm

The Gods Must Be Crazy

Mon 30th - 7pm

Human Flow

Saturday Matinee 11th Aug-1.30pm

SCHOOL HOLS SPECIAL The Count of Monte Cristo

Mon 13th - 7pm

On the Waterfront

Mon 27th - 7pm

Run Lola Run

ALL* OUR FILMS ARE

FREE BIG SCREEN

SURROUND SOUND EXPERIENCE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC *EXCEPT ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ which will be upstairs and be a more intimate affair !