VOTE, VOTE, VOTE* FOR THE SCOTTISH MEN’S SHED ASSOCIATION AT THE SCOTTISH CHARITY AWARDS!
*YOU CAN ONLY VOTE ONCE! SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO OR VOTE HERE BY 20TH MAY 2025.
To join CCC as a member, please use the online membership form on the About Us/CCC Membership page if possible, otherwise ask at reception for a printed form.
NEXT TEA DANCE APPROACHES!31ST MAY AT CORSTORPHINE ASTORIA HALL
OPENING HOURS: our usual opening hours are 10 am - 3 pm Monday to Friday, but we are also available for hires and bookings outwith these times - please see the bookings page for some information and an email address: https://www.corstorphinecommunitycentre.org.uk/bookings-and-appointments
CCC - SPRING ACTIVITIES - WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Click this link for a larger and clearer image which may be printed out: Spring programme 2025
LOOKING FORWARD TO SUMMER? SO ARE WE!
SUMMER FAIR SATURDAY, 21ST JUNE 10 AM TO 3 PM AT 5 KIRK LOAN
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE* FOR THE SCOTTISH MEN’S SHED ASSOCIATION AT THE SCOTTISH CHARITY AWARDS!
*YOU CAN ONLY VOTE ONCE! use the highlighted vote link below BY 20TH MAY 2025.
Our very active Men’s Shed at CCC has 30 members. Vote for SMSA to win this award to support them.
The SMSA needs your vote!
The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!
The SMSA has been shortlisted for the first time in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards in the ‘Community Impact’ category and needs your vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ Award.
SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder, said: “This recognition – as one of only 42 finalists across the country - is testament to the incredible progress made in Scotland within the Association’s first decade.
"Winning this award would serve as a powerful catalyst for awareness, change and much-needed investment for the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and we urge you to take a moment to vote for us as your ‘People’s Choice’.”
IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN 2025…
New kids’ crafts and games block starting 25th April!
For information on volunteering with CCC, please see the ‘Get Involved’ option - link on top menu.
For a little more on current activities and events, please look at the ‘Activities and Events’ option on the menu at the top of the page.
You can also find out more about our past activities by looking at the news archive page here, where events and news items are archived:
A message from the Whole Family Wellbeing Team
City of Edinburgh Council
Support for Families
Being a parent can be stressful at times. With the seasons changing and the lighter nights, it’s a great time to focus on boosting our wellbeing. If you could do with a little help to get that extra ‘Spring’ in your step, visit the Mental Health and Wellbeing support on the Support for Families webpages: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homepage/10540/mental-health-and-wellbeing-for-children-and-families
Check out the other Support for Families webpages for lots of other supports and activities provided by different organisations throughout the year. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supportforfamilies
For supporting children and young people with Mental Health and wellbeing, visit the Wellbeing webpages: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/wellbeing
If you need any help finding support for you or your child, please email: supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk
NEWS FROM THE YOUTH WORK TEAM - FEBRUARY 2025
We are delighted to announce that we're working toward our Bronze Award with LGBT Youth Scotland- working towards making our centre a safe and welcoming place for everyone!
For more on this please select the LGBT+ charter page on the ‘Activities and Events’ menu above.
In case you haven’t already noticed the ‘Local News and Events’ page (link in main menu) this is where the Almond and Western Voluntary Sector Forum monthly newsletter is available to read online. The entry for April 2024 also contains a link to a downloadable list of volunteer opportunities in the area. Thanks to Tommy McLean for providing a digital version of the newsletter. We’d like to draw your attention particularly to the page containing the directory of local services here: https://www.corstorphinecommunitycentre.org.uk/neighbourhood-news/directory-of-local-services
See also the new West Edinburgh information website here: https://westedinburghinformation.wordpress.com