Current list of upcoming events:
22nd February, Colinton Garden Club - Growing and Showing Roses - Iain Silver, National Rose Society, Dreghorn Loan Hall 8pm
24th February. Colinton Parish Church Literary SocietyRear Admiral Roger Lockwood: The Northern Lighthouses
1st March, Colinton Local History Society - Heroes of the Scottish Reformation - Peter Howie, Dreghorn Loan Hall at 8pm
3rd March, Colinton Parish Church Literary Society, Bill Barr, An Evening of Colour and Music, Dreghorn Loan Hall, 8 pm
10th March, Colinton Parish Church Literary Society, A.G.M and President's Night
15th March, Colinton Local History Society - A.G.M., Dreghorn Loan Hall at 8pm.
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2010
9 - 14 April 2010 - Merchiston Castle School
Further details will be available in January 2010.
26th May 2010 - Colinton Amenity Association Annual General Meeting - Colinton Cottage Homes
Other happenings in and around Colinton
Friendly Bridge at Colinton Cottage Homes every Tuesday 1400 – 1600 hrs 441 2962
Water of Leith Visitor Centre is open daily from 1000 to 1600 hrs, admission free.
Colinton Library 529 5603
Opening Hours
Monday and Wednesday 1pm – 8pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
When did you last visit Colinton Library? If it was some time ago you ill notice many new and interesting changes. Our librarian, Heather Rose, has instigated programs for all ages in the community. She,and her colleagues, are very keen for the whole community to benefit from services the library has to offer.
Among the activities available are:-
Book Club – last Wednesday of the month 1400 – 1500 hrs. This provides a forum to discuss a book of the group’s choice. It also opens new reading horizons for the members. See the librarian for urther information.
Rhyme Time – for ages 0 to 3 every second Thursday 1015 – 1045 hrs.
Storytime – for ages 3 to 5 approx: first Friday of every month 1415 – 1445 hrs.
Craft Sessions – for ages 5 to12: last Friday of the month 1400 – 1500 hrs..
Family History taster sessions (see library for details of next course)
Planned Basic Computing course (see library for details)
Local author presentations (see library for details)
The library also caters for the senior citizens in the community with a ibrary Link for Senior Citizens: WRVS volunteers will pick you up, take you to the library for books and a cup of tea and take you home again. This is a fortnightly service. Check with the library for details 529 5603.
Housebound Service: a selection of books can be bought to your home, fortnightly or monthly, allowing you to make a choice. if you have any suggestions for particular activities you think the library ould provide, please contact the librarian.
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