All events are here at The Canongate Project Shop, 8 St Mary’s Street,. Walks leave from here. Please book in advance for walks and talks to avoid disappointment.
This weekends events
Starting Friday 9th 3pm -5pm Street Party Organising Group
Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors.
Then every Sunday from 11th May 3-4pm until the 8th June
And Fridays from the 16th May 3-5pm until the 13th June
Street Party on Saturday 28th June Street Party 11-4pm East Market Street –Stalls, Live Music, Children’s Activities, Street Theatre Saturday 10th May
Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors.
Then every Sunday from 11th May 3-4pm until the 8th June
And Fridays from the 16th May 3-5pm until the 13th June
Street Party on Saturday 28th June Street Party 11-4pm East Market Street –Stalls, Live Music, Children’s Activities, Street Theatre Saturday 10th May
11am -1pm Repeat of Film Screen 1 A Mile of Memories
A collection of historical documentary and educational films featuring the Royal Mile and including Walkabout Edinburgh with Richard Demarco from 1970.
Saturday 1pm - 2.30pm Banner Making Group Launch
Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate. There will be a trip to the People’s Story Museum on The Canongate to look at community banners from the past. Meet at shop first.
Sunday 11th May 3-4pm Street party Organising Group.
Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate. There will be a trip to the People’s Story Museum on The Canongate to look at community banners from the past. Meet at shop first.
Sunday 11th May 3-4pm Street party Organising Group.
Get involved in organising the Street party on East Market Street. A fantastic day for all the Community and visitors on Saturday 28th June 11-4pm. Live music, street theatre, stalls, childrens activities.
Sunday 4.30pm -6 pm 'Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile'.
Sunday 4.30pm -6 pm 'Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile'.
Walking tour with Jean Bareham of Bluyonder Tours. The tour will include some social history, but will mainly cover how people use green space in the city these days.
See a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town in this easy walking tour. Behind the historic buildings discover the surprising number of gardens and green 'nooks and crannies', all with a story to tell. You'll see modern community gardens created by today's residents; hear how 70 derelict sites were made into children's gardens in the 19th Century; and take a breather in a beautiful space laid out and planted as a 17th century Scots town garden.
See a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town in this easy walking tour. Behind the historic buildings discover the surprising number of gardens and green 'nooks and crannies', all with a story to tell. You'll see modern community gardens created by today's residents; hear how 70 derelict sites were made into children's gardens in the 19th Century; and take a breather in a beautiful space laid out and planted as a 17th century Scots town garden.
Rest of Programme
TALKS
May
Wednesday 14th May 2pm - 3.30pm
Talk and discussion with Jane Jackson and David Hicks of The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. What does World Heritage Status mean to Edinburgh and her residents.
Wednesday 14th May 7pm - 9pm
Talk by Eileen Inglis of Scotland UnLtd, Do you have an idea to make a difference in your community? Come and find out how you can get support and funding.
Thursday 15th May 2pm - 4pm
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.
Wednesday 21st May 7pm - 9pm
Talk by Bern Balfe, Presentation and discussion about the architect’s design process and how it can serve
the needs of a community
Thursday 22nd May 2pm - 4pm
Sally Richardson of the Save Our Old Town Campaign
Thursday 22nd May 7pm -9pm
Talk - The Radical History of The Canongate with Craig McLean. A presentation & discussion including footage of 1937 May Day march through the Canongate.
Monday 26th May 6pm -7.30pm
Talk with Elizabeth Graham of the Cockburn Association on the heritage organisation’s work.
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.
June Talks
Wednesday 4th June 6pm -7pm
Talk by Di Jennings of Local People Leading. LPL campaigns for a strong and independent community sector.
Friday 6th June 6pm - 7.30pm
Talk and discussion with Jane Jackson and David Hicks of The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. What does World Heritage Status mean to Edinburgh and her residents.
Saturday 7th June 1pm - 3pm
Community Land Partnerships. Talk with Chris Cook.
Sunday 8th June 1pm - 3pm.
Workshop by Bob Hamilton from Citystrolls, Glasgow. How you can be active and make a difference in your community.
Monday 9th June. 7pm - 9pm
Talk “Family Connection” – with Janet Fenton a narrative of personal connection and recollection with the Old Town
Wednesday 11th June 6pm - 8pm
Talk by Sally Richardson of The Save Our Old Town Campaign.
WALKS
Wednesday 28th May 6.30p - 7.45pm
Walking talk on Women of the Old Town with Donald Smith of Scottish Storytelling Centre
Sunday 1st June 2pm - 3.30pm
Walk with Jim Johnson around the Old Town focussing on the street improvement schemes.
Wednesday 4th June 6.30pm - 8pm
Jim Johnson leads a walk around the now redeveloped former S&N breweries between Canongate and Holyrood Road.
Sunday 8th June. 1pm - 2.30pm
Radical walk of the Old Town’ with Allan Armstrong.
WEEKLY GROUPS
Street Party Organising Group
Starting Friday 9th 3pm -5pm
Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors.
Then every Sunday from 11th May 3-4pm until the 8th June
And Fridays from the 16th May 3-5pm until the 13th June
Saturday 28th June Street Party 11-4pm East Market Street –Stalls, Live Music, Children’s Activities, Street Theatre
Banner Making Group
Banner making group Thursday 15th May 7pm - 8.30pm
Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate.
Then every Thursday until the 5th June
REMINISCENCE GROUP
Tuesday 13th May, 3-4pm.
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
ALL – DAY GATHERINGS
Common Good Day Scotland
Saturday 24th May 10am-4pm
Common Good is the name given to the inherited property of the former burghs of Scotland. This land and assets still exist and still belong to the people and could be a significant resource for regenerating local communities.. Common Good expert Andy Wightman will be in attendance along with others involved in campaigns throughout the country. Come and get involved in reclaiming the rightful inheritance of the people of Scotland. Come and spend the day with all those involved in reclaiming our Common Good. Discussions, talks, films….information to take away so you can become a Common Good Detective
www.scottishcommons.org.uk
Edinburgh at Risk Day
Saturday 31st May 10-4pm
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.
Film and Photography
Monday 12th May 2pm - 4pm An introduction to Film Making.
Monday 19th May 2-4pm Film Making and Photography
FILM SCREENINGS
Past Perspectives
A collection of dramatisations, experimental, and artistic films looking at some of the characteristics of Edinburgh and her inhabitants from the Scottish Screen Archives.
Tuesday 13th May 7-9pm and Saturday 17th May 11am-1pm
The Bigger Picture
A collection of contemporary films which consider current UK-wide
development trends and the threats to the future arising from them.
These films highlight issues such as loss of identity and heritage,
gentrification, sustainability and quality of design.
Tuesday 20th May 7-9pm and Saturday 24th May 11am-1pm.
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.
Tuesday 27th May 7-9pm Saturday 31st May 11am-1pm
Changing Policy
A collection of films and news clips looking at the changing theories
of planning and development through a collection of archive films
and clips highlighting previous trends and policies.
Tuesday 3rd June 7-9pm and Saturday 7th June 11am-1pm
Moving Forward
Films to inspire: examples of successful campaigns and initiatives
that utilise new opportunities which are available to grow and
develop community assets.
Tuesday 10th June 7-9pm and Saturday 14th June 11am – 1pm
