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Nourish Together

Join us every second week for Nourish Together cooking sessions with our friendly team. Each week will be a different meal for you to learn, enjoy and share.The idea is that those of us who enjoy cooking get together with those who are new to it. We share ideas and skills while having a laugh and a blether.This is a drop-in session so no need to commit to attending every week.

Mon 3 Aug15:00EATS Rosyth(3.7mi)

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Around £15.00

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Blackhall St Columba’s Church

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Blackhall St Columba’s Church is seeking a friendly and organised church administrator to support the day to day running of the Church. The post involves being the first point of contact, providing general administrative support, helping maintain the Church’s website and social media and assisting with communications and event promotion. This is a permanent post of 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, payable at £15.00 per hour. To apply, please submit your CV and a short supporting statement to . The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 July.

Mon 3 Aug16:00Cramond Kirk Halls(4.2mi)

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Baking Club

Join the Baking Club to learn new techniques, try out recipes, and connect with others who enjoy baking. All experience levels welcome. Every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.30pm Booking Essential

Tue 4 Aug15:30EATS Rosyth(3.7mi)

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Scott Mclellan Dressage Clinic

Scott Mclellan dressage clinics are known for absolute focus on performance improvement, both you and your horse will work hard with Scott and leave feeling like you’ve gained a huge amount of knowledge and experience from one of Scotland’s top trainers. You’ll have to be quick to book your space, as Scott’s lessons are always fully booked!

Thu 6 AugTotleywells Equestrian(1.6mi)

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Wills Oakden Flatwork or Jump Training

Wills Oakden is back at Totleywells with his b brilliant Flatwork or Jump training clinic - choose from Private or Shared or Group Lessons with one of the UK’s top eventers. Will is now a regular at Totleywells so you can build your training with Wills over time in flatwork, jump or technical XC using the facilities on offer to Wills for training at Totleywells.

Thu 6 AugTotleywells Equestrian(1.6mi)

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Around £3.00

Bingo Night & Dinner

Join us for a game of bingo and a tasty & nutritious 2 course meal. Great Fun! Good Banter! Lovely Company! Suggested donation of £3.00 Children 14 and under eat free. Booking required by 5pm each Wednesday.

Thu 6 Aug18:00EATS Rosyth(3.7mi)

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Festivals & Events

Show Jumping Show (incorporating Pony Club Spring Festival Qualifiers)

CLEAR ROUND SHOW - FUN FOR EVERYONE From poles on the ground and cross poles to 1m+ this show is designed to get everyone round with fun and confidence. Assistance from Gemme Kennedy for those who’d like it. A full course of Jump4Joy jumps with all sorts of fillers in our beautiful 70x30m Andrews Bowen Arena. Volunteer Cafe in our Totnosh Cafe in the gallery overlooking the warm up. Fun supportive show for everyone from wee tots to nervous nellies.

Sat 8 AugTotleywells Equestrian(1.6mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Scottish Veterans Judo Session - 2026

Monthly Veteran Training Sessions All Veteran judoka are encouraged to come along to the monthly training sessions at the National Training Centre, the sessions provide a valuable opportunity to socialise and train with like-minded judoka. You must register before the session by booking onto the session via the JustGo membership portal. Sessions cost £5. If you have a JudoScotland membership already, the process is simple. Log in to your account, using your membership number as your username and complete the event ticket for the session you wish to attend. If you are a member with another national association who is visiting for the Veterans session, please to book your space. Sessions are open to all players 29 years and above regardless of ability, gender, experience or grade, everyone can take something away from these sessions. Book via the JudoScotland website events page and select the date you wish to book Dates for 2026: Sunday March 15th Sunday April 12th Sunday May 10th Sunday June 7th Sunday July 12th Sunday August 9th Sunday September 13th Sunday October 11th Sunday November 15th Sunday December 13th

Sun 9 AugEICA Ratho Gym(4.4mi)

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Big Summer Picnic

Join us for light lunch, outdoor activities, crafts and lots of summer fun!

Mon 10 Aug12:00EATS Community Garden(3.9mi)

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Baking Club

Join the Baking Club to learn new techniques, try out recipes, and connect with others who enjoy baking. All experience levels welcome. Every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.30pm Booking Essential

Tue 11 Aug15:30EATS Rosyth(3.7mi)

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Around £3.00

Bingo Night & Dinner

Thu 13 Aug18:00EATS Rosyth(3.7mi)

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Gemma Kennedy's Confidence Builder Day Camp

Gemma’s super popular day camps are suitable for all levels of riders from poles on the ground to 1m courses, starting out in flatwork to those doing elementary tests. Everyone leaves having had fun, learned a lot and feeling a sense of achievement. The Gallery lunch is wonderful too!

Fri 14 AugTotleywells Equestrian(1.6mi)

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JudoScotland Senior Contest Recorder

SENIOR RECORDER Senior Recorder is the third level of officiating offered by British Judo. The training programme for Senior Recorders is a one-day course, culminating in a written examination. On successful completion of the training programme, candidates will be able to hold licences for multi-mat competitions up to level 3, non-point scoring. WHAT DO YOU NEED BEFORE YOU CAN SIGN UP? You will have: Held a Competition Recorder qualification for a minimum of 3 years and be at least 18 years of age. Have current evidence of recording activity at events. Have good time management, Communication and people skills. Hold a British Judo Association or JudoScotland membership. This is maintained by the BJA for as long as the Technical official fulfils the revalidation criteria. TRAINING DETAILS Senior Recorder training builds on the knowledge and skills of a Contest Recorder. Candidates sit an examination paper, following a course. As part of their training course candidates learn: Awareness of all the current competition methods in use Timetabling Multi-mat competition management Movement of players through the various rounds of competition Awareness of point scoring Awareness of safeguarding both at the weigh-in and during competition. https://www.judoscotland.com/event/judoscotland-senior-contest-recorder-4/

Sat 15 Aug10:30EICA Ratho Gym(4.4mi)

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Sounds like Sauna with Dorothea

Sauna, Sound Bath, Cold Dip & Cacao: A monthly sensory reset for body, mind and community We had such a great time with the sound journey taster at Spear Sauna that we’re turning it into a regular session – once a month, we’re inviting you to attend a 90-minute experience designed to help you slow down, feel present, and enjoy a ritual that’s part sensory adventure and part human connection. This isn’t about performance or “doing it right.” It’s about taking a moment for yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned sauna goer, a surfer fresh off the waves, or someone who’s never tried sound before, you’re welcome here. The session begins with a short guided meditation to help you arrive and settle. From there, you’ll be led through a sound journey using a range of instruments. Deep vibrations, gentle rhythms, and moments where you can fully switch off and let the heat, sound, and breath drop tension, quieten mental noise, and help you feel more spacious in your own skin. The combination of sauna and sound is powerful but deeply grounding. The heat softens the body, while sound supports the nervous system to shift into rest and awareness. Once the sound journey comes to a close, you’re welcome to step down to the cove for a cold dip… a refreshing contrast that brings circulation alive and feels especially great after the heat and sound. Finally, we’ll be warming up together around the fire, sharing a cup of ceremonial cacao, taking space to land, chat, and integrate the...

Sun 16 Aug11:00Lost Shore Surf Resort(4.7mi)

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