a Leisure Guide to Edinburgh for people with learning disabilities

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1 a Leisure Guide to Edinburgh for people with learning disabilities 2013

2 Contents Arts, Music And Dance 1 Children s Activities 4 Clubs 7 Community Resources 9 Libraries 10 Other Sources Of Information 11 Other Things To Do 12 Places To Visit 14 Sport 18 Swimming Pools, Sports Centres And Golf Courses 21 Young People 24

3 Arts, Music and Dance Dancebase: National Centre for Dance National Centre for Dance, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU Dance classes and workshops in airy purpose built dance studios. Classes for all abilities. Drake Music Scotland SPACE, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT Creating opportunities for people with disabilities to play, compose and perform music independently utilising specialised music making technology. Live Music Now 14 Lennox Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1QA Workshops and performances for people who find it difficult to get to live music. Lung Ha's Theatre Company C.O. Lyceum, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX Theatre for adults with learning disabilities - performances, rehearsals, workshops. 1

4 Music for ALL Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RT admin@columcillecentre.co.uk / alison@columcillecentre.co.uk Four courses run each term, from Monday and Wednesdays are at the Nelson Hall Community Centre, St Leonard's; Tuesday at McDonald Road Community Library, Leith; and Thursday at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, Moredun. Cost is 20 for a 10 week term plus 30p a week for tea break. There is a range of musical instruments for participants to play. The courses are theme based, with annual products e.g a booklet, a CD etc. To book a place call Drummond Adult Education on or Goodtrees on for the Thursday group. A course programme or further information is available from Alison on Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland Maryhill Community Centre 35 Avenue Park Street Glasgow G20 8TS Lothians and Fife 8 Dunnet way East mains Industrial estate EH52 5NW Anetmclachlan@nrscot.org.uk Provides music therapy services in Scotland. Orcadia Creative Learning Centre 3 Windsor Place, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2AJ orcadia1@btconnect.com Helps people with disabilities express themselves through dance, drama and music. Also holds trampoline parties for groups and individuals at weekends. 2

5 Scots Music Group The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, Edinburgh EH3 6NX The group provides classes, workshops and events for people at all levels. The Adult Learning Project (ALP) Tollcross Community Centre, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG Classes and workshops in traditional Scottish music, song and dance. Also history, photography, language, writing, women's activities and adult literacy through Scottish football. Upward Mobility Ltd. Floor B1, Arts Complex, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE Run creative arts workshops, gardening and conservation workshops. 3

6 Children s Activities Athletic Club Lothian Disability Sport Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent, EH33 1LZ gfraser1@eastlothian.gov.uk An athletics club for children of all ages with disabilities. Ages All abilities welcome per session. On a Saturday between and 2.30pm there is a session in Mayfield Leisure Centre. Beeslack Family Disabled Club Beeslack Community High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0QF Sunday afternoon club for people with any kind of disabilities and their families. Activities range from swimming to cookery and music. Beeslack all stars disability sports club Beeslack Community High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0QF Tuesday evening 6.45 pm 8.45 pm Sunday afternoon 1pm 3pm Building Blocks Preston Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6HZ mwainwright@donaldsons.org.uk The Building Blocks service for parents/carers of babies and toddlers aged from birth to 3 years launched on Wednesday 2nd September

7 Children's Activity Group Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh, EH13 9LS Club for children with learning disabilities and other additional needs/physical problems, aged years held each Friday 2-4pm during school term time. Activities include: games, general play, music, arts and crafts. Contact Mirren Vanko for further information. Clown Around Unit 2+3,109 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7NY A children's activity centre with large and soft play areas. It has a range of activities for children. Edinburgh For Under Fives info@efuf.co.uk It is the definitive guide book to Edinburgh for parents and carers of young children, encouraging them to discover the fabulous venues and activities in and around Edinburgh, including in the Information and Support section 'FAIR'. Girlguiding Edinburgh Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7JF admin@girlguiding-edinburgh.org.uk Can advise on Girlguiding activities in the Edinburgh area. Speak to the adviser for members with additional needs. Girls' Brigade National Headquarters 11a Woodside Crescent, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7UL enquiries@girls-brigade-scotland.org.uk An international Christian voluntary youth organisation for girls aged 5-18yrs. Programme based on spiritual, physical, educational and service activities. 5

8 The Big Project Broomhouse Primary School, Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RQ A community based youth and children's project providing a wide range of activities and services to children and young people aged 5-15 in the Broomhouse, Northsighthill, Saughton Mains, Stenhouse, Calders and Carrick Knowe area. The Scout Association Fordell Firs, Hillend, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HQ shq@scouts-scotland.org.uk Contact the regional headquarters for information about local groups. The Yard 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5EH info@theyardscotland.org.uk A resource for children and young people who have additional support needs offering adventurous play opportunities in a stimulating environment. Give them a ring to find out about the programme for Venchie Children and Young People's Project 61 Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX info@venchie.org.uk Arts, crafts, cooking and sports activities for young people aged Craigroyston Early Years Centre 33 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4DB diane.hope@edinburgh.gov.uk Their multisensory room is now open. Ring them for information about how and when it can be used. An outreach service is also available. 6

9 Clubs Action Group Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY Runs clubs, holidays and activities for members of Action Group and members of their families who have learning disabilities. Caring in Craigmillar SPACE Units 10-15, Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT Edinburgh.gov.uk Wednesday Family Club - sports, crafts and activities. Starts at 6pm. Transport can be provided. Note: friendship corner no longer runs, Wednesday club now mainly for elderly people. Deaf Action (Scotland) 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY admin@deafaction.org Social Club which runs on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7pm - 12pm ( 1.00 entrance fee if you are not a member). There is also at club which meets on Tuesdays 2pm-4pm for people with a hearing impairment. 7

10 Dove Centre 22 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, EH14 2SL Activities based club and centre for learning opportunities for people aged 50 and over in the Wester Hailes area. Transport available. Down's Syndrome Scotland (Lothian Branch) 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG Activities include The Boogie Bunch on alternate Tuesday evenings for young adults (contact Lucy on ), parent and toddler group (contact Audrey on ) Enable Edinburgh Branch 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG Runs various clubs for adults with a learning disability including Scottish Country Dancing, indoor games and social activities. Contact the branch for more details. Libertus Services (formally known as Liberton Area Handicapped Association LAHA) 20 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN enquiries@libertus.org.uk Day services for older people. (Mon - Fri) Evening groups (Thur 6 9) for young adults with a disability. 8

11 Octagon Club Gibson Craig Hall, 568 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 7RN Club for adults with learning disabilities and special needs. Handicrafts, snooker, music, badminton, table tennis, bowls, table games etc. Held in Gibson Craig Hall, Currie on Wednesdays 7-9pm, term time only. Pentland Wednesday Club Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh, EH13 9LS Club for people with dementia, meets on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm. Lunch and transport provided. Contact Anne Weir Rannoch Centre 6 Rannoch Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 7ER Joan.Best@ed.edin.sch.uk Wednesday Club - social club for adults with disabilities in the North West of Edinburgh. Wheels and Sticks, Arts and Social Club Gilmerton Community Centre, 4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8QG helen.bourquin@ea.edin.sch.uk Arts and social club for people with physical disabilities who like to get out of the house and meet people. Meets every Thursday 10.30am pm. This has a charge of

12 Community Resources Community Centres have lots of different things going on in them. There are clubs, day and evening classes and other leisure activities. To find out where your nearest centre is and what is going on contact the Community Education Service Waverly Court 4 East Market Street on or contact a local office: Edinburgh Activity and Leisure Library (Edinburgh ALL) McDonald Road Community Library, 2, McDonald Road, Leith, Edinburgh, EH7 4LU edinall@columcillecentre.co.uk Edinburgh ALL is open each Tuesday morning. There is a range of items for people to borrow- CDs, DVDs, craft kits, musical instruments and more. Membership is free. An online catalogue will soon be available Keycomm Lothian Communication Technology Service 1c Pennywell Road, Edinburgh EH4 4PH deborah.jans@ea.edin.sch.uk KEYCOMM has an extensive range of Storybags available to loan. They are designed to encourage story sharing between children and parents or other adults. It is open Monday to Friday for parents and keyworkers to visit. Edinburgh Leisure Vantage Point, 3 Cultins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk Edinburgh sports centre which provides many classes for people off all levels of ability. Edinburgh leisure new text and service for deaf customers Txt : deafactive@edinburghleisure.co.uk 10

13 Libraries Edinburgh has lots of libraries. It doesn t cost you anything to join them and as well as being able to borrow books there are often events going on in them. To find out about your nearest library contact: City of Edinburgh Council: Central Library 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk Other Sources of Information City of Edinburgh Council Customer Care Team, Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3YJ customer.care@edinburgh.gov.uk Grapevine: Lothian Disability Information Service Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY grapevine@lothiancil.org.co.uk The Grapevine, Lothian Disability Information Service provides free, confidential information to disabled people, their supporters and any organisation or individual looking for disability related information in Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian. Edinburgh A-Z Tells you about the Council and what Edinburgh has to offer the people who live there. 11

14 Other Things to Do Café Mistura Capability Scotland, 7a Loaning Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6JE A coffee lounge open from Cinema Exhibitors' Association Limited (CEA Card Scheme) - cinema discounts The Card Network, Network House, St Ives Way, Sandycroft, CH5 2QS info@ceacard.co.uk This national card allows a carer to go to the cinema for free when accompanying someone who is disabled. The card is valid for one year and costs Application forms are available in cinemas or online. City Of Edinburgh Council: Countryside Ranger Service Hermitage of Braid, 69a Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6JF naturalheritageservice@edinburgh.gov.uk Contact them about things to see and do around Edinburgh. Dynamic Earth Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS Our Dynamic Earth is tells the story of planet Earth and there are plenty of activities to try out. 12

15 Edinburgh City Libraries: Access Services 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY The Access Services department offers a range of services for people who cannot easily use library services. Pentland Hills Regional Park Boghall Farm, Biggar Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7DX pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk Runs a programme of guided walks during the summer. Seagull Trust Cruises Canal Side, Baird Road Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8RA The Seagull Trust provides free canal cruising for people with disabilities and special needs on the Union, Forth and Clyde and Caledonian canals. 13

16 Places To Visit Almond Valley Heritage Trust Millfield, Livingston Village, EH54 7AR A family-friendly museum that exists to make our local heritage interesting, meaningful and accessible to all. City Art Centre 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk Will reopen in April following refurbishment. Holds a collection of Scottish art and also hosts a range of exhibitions. At present there is an exhibition online. Edinburgh Zoo 134 Costorphine Road, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS info@rzss.org.uk You can enjoy a wide range of facilities, events and daily activities throughout the year. Ticket prices vary season to season. Gorgie City Farm 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA info@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk Free entry. Open from 9.30am pm (From 1st November to end of February open 9.30am - 4pm). 14

17 Heart of Midlothian Football Club Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL Not only can you watch the game here but you can go on a guided tour around the Football Ground. Hibernian Football Club Easter Road Stadium, 12 Albion Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5QG club@hibernianfc.co.uk Regular football matches and guided tours available on request. Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE enquiries@lbfire.org.uk Go and visit your local fire station and find out what they do. You need to send a letter to the Community Safety Manager to organise a visit. Museum of Edinburgh Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk Local history museum. Admission free. Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm. Sunday's during August only 12noon - 5pm. National Gallery of Scotland The Mound, Edinburgh, enquiries@nationalgalleries.org Admission free. Entry charge for special exhibitions. 15

18 National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF / info@nms.ac.uk Admission free. Charge for temporary exhibitions. Full disabled access. Queensferry Museum 53 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9HP museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk Find out about the history of Queensferry and Dalmeny. Free admission. Open ; Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 1pm, and 2.15pm - 5pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday (last admission 30 mins before closing) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR info@rbge.org.uk Gardens, palm house and new John Hope Gateway now open to visit. Admission for gardens free. Opening times [exluding 25 December & 1 January] from 10am, closing: 4pm November-February, 6pm March, 7pm April-September and 6pm October. Royal Observatory ROE Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill view, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ vis@roe.ac.uk Due to essential repairs they are currently unable to have group visits to the Observatory. The Winter Talks programme and outreach programme for schools is still available. Scottish Parliament Visitor Services Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP / sp.bookings@scottish.parliament.uk Find out about the new Parliament building. Holyrood has been designed with disability access issues fully in mind. There are free educational visits but book well in advance. 16

19 Water of Leith Visitor Centre 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ Find out more about the Water of Leith. Fully wheelchair accessible. Open daily 10am - 4pm. 17

20 Sport City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh Leisure, Vantage Point, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF Can give details of the Leisure Card scheme which offers discounts at swimming pools and sports centres. Disability SnowSport UK Glenmore Grounds Aviemore, PH22 1RB Skiing for people with disabilities. Drum Riding Centre for the Disabled 155 Drum Estate, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8RX Horse riding for people with disabilities. Edinburgh International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA This is the world s largest indoor climbing arena. 18

21 Edinburgh and Lasswade Riding Centre Kevock Road, Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1HX Horse riding school which can cater for small groups of people with disabilities. A carer to accompany the disabled rider will be required. Houston Farm Riding School 1 Houston Mains, Uphall, Broxburn, EH52 6JX enquiries@hfrs.co.uk Horse riding school - can take individuals and groups including people with disabilities. Murrayfield Ice Rink 13 Riversdale Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5XN info@murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk Disabled sessions can be arranged for Thursday mornings between during term time. There is a charge for skate hire. Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled 21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7NH ravelrigrda@tiscali.co.uk Horse riding for people with disabilities. Tower Farm Riding Stables 85 Liberton Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6NS contact@towerfarm.org This riding school has a wide variety of horses and activities available and can make arrangments for disabled riders. 19

22 Walking on Air Scottish Gliding Centre, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, Kinross, KY13 9JJ "Walking on Air" is a Scottish charity enabling people with disabilities fly a modified glider. Wilderness Activities 15 Parkhead View, Edinburgh, EH11 4RU info@wilderness4adventure.co.uk Wilderness Adventure offer a wide range of exciting outdoor activities to choose from, so you can pick exactly the type of adventure you want for you and your group. They also offer multi-activity days, so you can sample a number of outdoor activities in a single day. 20

23 Swimming pools, Sports Centres and Golf Courses Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH5 2HF Ainslie Park Leisure Centre has a range of sport and leisure. They provide a comprehensive programme of leisure activities for the local community. Crags Community Sport Centre 10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY crags@cragssports.com Crags Sports Centre s include gym, sports hall and all weather pitch. Craiglockhart Tennis and Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ info.clc@edinburghleisure.co.uk Tennis and sports centre. Reductions for Leisure Access card holders. Soft play area available for children. Dalry Swim Centre Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 2AL info.dsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk /dalry-swim-centre Dalry Swim Centre has the following facilities available Swimming Pool Gym Sauna Multi Purpose Room. 21

24 Drumbrae Leisure Centre 30 Drumbrae Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 7SF /venues/drumbrae-leisure-centre Drumbrae Leisure Centre has the following facilities available Gym, Swimming Pool Sports, all weather Football pitch, Dance Studio, Creche,Café, General Purpose Room - also available for meetings. Edinburgh Leisure Vantage Point, 3 Cultins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk Details and addresses of facilities provided by the City of Edinburgh Council. Classes for those with additional support needs Swim Programme manager Glenogle Swim Centre Glenogle Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5JB info.gsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk Fully refurbished in 2010 Glenogle Swim Centre is a delightful Victorian venue with a 25 yard swimming pool and a gym. A variety of lessons and activities are available within the programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Gracemount Leisure Centre 22 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN info.glc@edinburghleisure.co.uk Gracemount Leisure Centre has a range of facilities including a 25 metre swimming pool, sauna, gym, sports halls, fitness classes, creche, youth zone and internet cafe, 5-a-side, and 7 a-side football and cafe. 22

25 Jack Kane Sports Centre 208 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NB Jack Kane Sports Centre has a range of facilities available including an indoor multi purpose sports hall, grass football Pitches, all weather hockey pitch, floodlit astro turf and an american football pitch. Kirkliston Leisure Centre Kirklands Park Street, Kirkliston, EH29 9ET mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk /venues/kirkliston-leisure-centre Kirkliston Leisure Centre has the following facilities available: Gym Sports Hall Grass Football Pitch Tennis Court Activity Room Creche Multi Purpose Room. Leith Victoria Swim Centre Junction Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5JH info.lvsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk /venues/leith-victoria-swim-centre Leith Victoria Swim Centre has the following facilities available: Gym, Fitness Classes, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Creche, Meeting Rooms, Hot Baths, Activity Room. Portobello Indoor Bowls & Leisure Centre 20 Westbank Street, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1DR info.pib@edinburghleisure.co.uk /venues/portobello-indoor-bowls-leisure-centre Edinburgh Leisure's very own purpose built indoor bowling centre boasts a six match play bowling rink, softplay area for children and a varied programme suited for all ages and levels. 23

26 Portobello Swim Centre 57 The Promenade, Edinburgh, EH15 2BS With a welcoming mix of of traditional Victorian features and modern facilities, Portobello is a swim centre situated right on the beach in Edinburgh's seaside resort. It has a swimming pool, hot baths, Turkish baths, a gym and fitness classes available. Royal Commonwealth Pool 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB info.rcp@edinburghleisure.co.uk Edinburgh s only 50 metre pool. Saughton Sport Complex Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3HB info.ssc@edinburghleisure.co.uk There are four grass football pitches, five aside and seven aside football pitches on superturf, an enclosed football pitch and an athletics track. Thistle Foundation Thistle Gym Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA info@thistle.org.uk They have a community gym with equipment for use for people with a range of disabilities. Ring them to find out more on

27 Young People Canongate Youth Project Southbridge Resource Centre, 6 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT admin@canongateyouthproject.org Project that offers advice, information, support and leisure activities to young people in Old Town and South Side areas Duke of Edinburgh's Award Rosebery house, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 SEZ scotland@dofe.org The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a programme encouraging young people to undertake a variety of activities. Fabb Scotland Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY info@fabb.org.uk / Emma@fabb.org.uk Fabb Scotland provides specialist youth groups for young disabled people and inclusive programmes and projects in association with mainstream providers. Pilton Youth and Children's Project The Greenhouse, 1a West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DG info@pycp.demon.co.uk Activities and opportunities for young people aged 4-18 in the Greater Pilton area. 25

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