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Keelboats - Figures of Eight (Summer)

Keelboat Racing

Sun 26 JulEast Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Cadet RYA Improvers Course (Stage 3/4 + Racing)

Cadet Improvers Course Stage 3/4 + Racing Ages 10-16 Monday-Friday 09:30-1600 Also suitable for repeating cadets who would like to spend a week on the water this summer building their skills and confidence. ELYC training programs are run by a fully qualified and certificated team, supported by volunteers. This course is open to club members only. We welcome all new members, and have lots of year round activities on and off the water. Participants must take out an Annual Membership of East Lothian Yacht Club when applying for a course. Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing. Buoyancy Aids and Safety Helmets are supplied, attendees are required to provide their own wetsuits, boots, etc. Certificates are awarded through the RYA scheme, and only awarded when skills can be shown at the correct level. It should be noted that while the club will endeavour to support all participants to achieve their certificate completion is not always possible, as abilities and confidence vary and the weather can provide some challenging conditions. Weather permitting, it is hoped that attendees will achieve a RYA sailing certificate. If you have any questions please contact our Training Admin by

Mon 27 JulEast Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Community

Cadet Learn to Sail RYA Stage 1&2

Cadet Learn to Sail Week: RYA Stage 1&2 27-31 July 2026 (09:30-1600) RYA Stage 1 & 2 Cadet Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners aged 10-16. Following the RYA syllabus for Stage 1 & 2 Dinghy sailing, ELYC training programs are run by a professional team, supported by volunteers. This course aims to provide a basic understanding of sailing, and award an RYA dinghy sailing certificate. Weather permitting, it is hoped that attendees will achieve a Stage 2 certificate, which will allow participation in further club activities. For more information on club activities click here. This course is open to club members only. We welcome all new members. Participants must take out an Annual Membership of East Lothian Yacht Club before or when applying for a course. If you are not already a member you can join here. Please note that an Annual Membership is required to book this course. (Although there is an option to pay your membership monthly, please understand that you are committing to an annual membership). Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing. Participants are supplied with Buoyancy Aids and Safety Helmets but are required to provide their own wetsuits, boots, etc. The Course FAQs can also provide you with additional information. Certificates are awarded through the RYA scheme, and only awarded when skills can be shown at the correct level.

Mon 27 JulEast Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Community

Gullane Games Night

Gullane Games Night at Gullane Bowling Club. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Mon 27 Jul19:30Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Children & Family

Gullane Games : Children & Adults Fun Bowling Night (P5 and above)

Gullane Bowling Club has got Gullane Games : Children & Adults Fun Bowling Night (P5 and above) pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Mon 27 Jul19:30Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Community

Hat night

Gullane Bowling Club hasn't given us the full script, but Hat night has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Tue 28 Jul18:00Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Community

Mental Health Carer Support Group

This support group is open to all unpaid carers who are supporting someone with mental health issues and is held at Port Seton Community Centre. The group is open to new members. The group offers the opportunity for carers to connect with other carers of people with mental health issues as well as accessing psycho educational sessions. If you would like to join this group, please contact Claire Thomas, CoEL’s Mental Health Carer Support Worker on

Tue 28 Jul18:20Carers Of East Lothian(4.8mi)

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Community

Keelboats - White Sail Series (13:00)

Keelboat Racing

Wed 29 Jul14:00East Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Community

Keelboats - White Sail Summer 5 (13:00)

Keelboat Racing

Wed 29 Jul14:00East Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Community

Care To Sing - Singing Group for Carers

Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on if you are interested in participating.

Wed 29 Jul14:30Carers Of East Lothian(4.8mi)

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Community

Div 3 : Gullane v Pathead

The full scoop on Div 3 : Gullane v Pathead lives over on Gullane Bowling Club's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 29 Jul18:45Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Community

Div 4 : West Barns B v Gullane A

Another belter from Gullane Bowling Club. Div 4 : West Barns B v Gullane A — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 29 Jul18:45Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Community

Mid Week Summer 7 (19:30)

Mid Week Summer 7 - 19:30 If you wish to book a club boat, you should do so online using the registration button on the event itself. Please note that registration is only required if you are hiring a club boat. If you are using your own boat, you do NOT have to register. Important information for registrants 1) Please only register if you have a minimum of RYA Level 2 or equivalent. 2) All members should ensure they have appropriate equipment for the weather and conditions, to include personal buoyancy. Please also remember that it can get cold on the water, at any time of year. 3) If you are under 18 years old, please ensure you have completed an U18 Parental Consent Form (2022/2023 Season) form. 4) Please make sure you return boats to their correct storage locations and are in a state that you would expect to find them. 5) Mast head floats must be used when taking a 2000 out. 6) The jib must always be put away after sailing a 2000 and the forestay reattached. 7) Club boats must be hosed down after they have been used.

Wed 29 Jul20:30East Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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Community

Seniors: Gullane v West Barns

Seniors: Gullane v West Barns — brought to you by Gullane Bowling Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 30 Jul14:00Gullane Bowling Club(4.9mi)

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Community

Legal Advice Clinic for carers

Our Legal Advice Clinics for unpaid carers take place on the last Thursday of every month. The clinic is open to ALL carers, regardless of age, including parent carers. The clinic offers carers 30-minute telephone appointments for FREE legal advice on the following issues: Guardianship (Adults with Incapacity) Advanced Directives Wills Power of Attorney We continue to receive very positive feedback from carers on this service – “Very helpful thank you!” (Comment from carer participating in clinic) You can if you would like to request an appointment.

Thu 30 Jul14:30Carers Of East Lothian(4.8mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

ELMOC Monthly Meetings

Thu 30 Jul20:00Edinburgh & Lothians Mini Owners Club(4.1mi)

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Community

Fun Friday 12

Fun Friday! Reminder: all club members are required to have their own buoyancy aids, but having replaced the club's training helmets this summer we will make the old helmets available for use - at your own risk. Registration is mandatory for this event. The key aim of Friday Sailing sessions is to have fun! Friday Sailing is a great opportunity to get out on the water and practice the skills you have learnt or have a relaxing sail at the end of the week in a safe, friendly, structured and controlled environment. Friday Sailing is run by a team of volunteers. Important Information for Participants 1) Please only register if you have a minimum of RYA Level 2 or equivalent. 2) Please be on the beach rigged and ready to sail by 6:20pm as we will be launching at 6:30pm. To give yourself enough time, you should aim to be at the club by 5:45pm. 3) If you are under 18 years old, please ensure you have completed a U18 Parental Consent 2026/27. 4) At this time of year it is easy to get cold very quickly. Please check out our recommended kit list . 5) Registration limited to 12 boats based on minimum 2 Rib Safety Boats. Please add to waiting list, if 3 Ribs supported then can expand to 18 boats in total. Please volunteer via Dutyman if competent to act as Cox or ACox.

Fri 31 JulEast Lothian Yacht Club(3.8mi)

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East Lothian, Scotland

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