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What's on in Leaston

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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 22 Jul14:30Carers Of East Lothian(6.7mi)

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Theatre

Around £3

Friday Play Cafe

Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe! The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether. The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities. Siblings are more than welcome to come along, however the play area is really suitable for under 5’s. Cost: £3 per child. Pay at cafe.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Gorebridge Beacon (Gorebridge Community Development Trust)(8.8mi)

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Heart 2 Heart

We keep tabs on Wallyford Miners Club so you don't have to. Heart 2 Heart caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 25 JulWallyford Miners Club(9mi)

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West End

Something's afoot at Wallyford Miners Club and it goes by the name of West End. Their site has the particulars.

Sat 25 JulWallyford Miners Club(9mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

DTAS: Facilities Management. Operational Budgets

You will learn how to effectively set and manage an operational budget for your building and you will be provided with advice and support to help answer any questions you have about managing your budget.

Tue 28 Jul10:00Volunteer Centre East Lothian(7.5mi)

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Adult Training

Dalkeith Masonic Hall is putting on Adult Training and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 28 Jul10:00Dalkeith Masonic Hall(9.7mi)

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Gorebridge Community Pantry

The Pantry is open to all households/residents of EH23, anyone who lives in this Post Code area can apply to become members of the Pantry and ‘shop’ there once a week. Membership is limited to 1 person per household. Membership is free, and weekly ‘shop’ costs £3.50 which is put back into buying stock into the Pantry the following week. Each member receives 10 credits for £3.50, and these credits can be used to ‘spend’ on fresh, ambient or store-cupboard ingredients. If available, free bread will be offered, and volunteers will make each member a bag of fresh fruit and veggies. The Pantry is open to EVERYONE who lives in EH23. Pop along to the Beacon 3 until 5 on a Tuesday and we will sign you up and you can do your shop.

Tue 28 Jul16:00Gorebridge Beacon (Gorebridge Community Development Trust)(8.8mi)

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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(6.7mi)

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