What's On
Exhibition - New Portobello High School
Portobello Library
Monday 23 Aug until Saturday 11 Sep 10
Drop in during library opening hours to see the designs or if you'd like to talk to someone about the project, come along to Portobello Library between 1pm and 5pm on 23 August.
Coffee and Brunch
Old Parish Church, Bellfield Street
Saturday 04 Sep 10.00 am -> 12.00 pm
Coffee and hot roll included in admission price of £2.
Portobello Organic Market
Brighton Park, Brighton Place
Saturday 04 Sep 10.00 am -> 2.00 pm
website: http://www.pedal-porty.org.uk
email: polly@pedal-porty.org.uk
Edinburgh Open Water Swim Festival
Portobello Beach by Dalriada Bar
Sunday 05 Sep 10 am -> 2 pm
400m sprint, 800m and 2k races.
Portobello Hornets Mini Rugby Section
Cavalry Park , Duddingston
Sunday 05 Sep 12.30 pm
We look forward to welcoming all players old and new to our first Sunday training session 12:30 pm Sunday 5 September 2010.
P1 - P7.
All boys and girls welcome. Bring boots and don't forget your gumshields !
For further details contact :
Fraser McCowan
Convenor - Mini Rugby Section
Portobello FP RFC
661 9414
email: mccowans@virginmedia.com
Parents' Forum
Portobello High School
Tuesday 07 Sep 7.00 pm
An opportunity for parents from Portobello High School and its associated primary schools to come along to see the designs, hear more about how the school will operate and to discuss related educational and management issues.
website: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/learning/schools/cec_new_portobello_high_school
Autumn Fair
Parsons Green Primary School
Saturday 11 Sep 12 pm -> 2 pm
Stalls and fun activities. Admission free.
Display of Prestonpans Tapestry
Duddingston Kirk Hall
Sunday 19 Sep
Tells the story of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
website: http://prestonpanstapestry.org
Art Exhibition
Portobello Library
Thursday 23 Sep until Thursday 07 Oct 10
Exhibition by Telford College Art Group.
Portobello Village Show
Rosefield Park
Sunday 26 Sep 2.00 pm -> 5.00 pm
More details to follow soon, but start planning your fancy plants and vegetables for showing.
Start grooming that dog.
(Make sure you it belongs to you)
website: http://www.the-pod.org
email: info@the-pod.org
Car Boot Sale
Newcraighall Station car park
Sunday 26 Sep 9 am -> 2 pm
Cars arrive 8am - £10 per double pitch. Organised by Portobello Rotary Club. All pitch fees to charity.
Book Group
Portobello Library
Tuesday 05 Oct 6.30 pm -> 8 pm
Group meet on first Tuesday of each month. The book for October is 'Ordinary Thunderstorms' by William Boyd,
available from the library. It's a friendly group - come and join them.
Portobello Book Festival
Various local venues
Friday 08 Oct until Sunday 10 Oct 10
Programme from Portobello Library in mid-September.
Harvest Fair
Old Parish Church Hall, Bellfield Street
Saturday 30 Oct 10 am -> 1 pm
Stalls, teas, coffees, etc.
Car Boot Sale
Newcraighall Station car park
Sunday 31 Oct 9 am -> 2 pm
Cars arrive 8am - £10 per double pitch. Organised by Portobello Rotary Club. All pitch fees to charity.
Art Exhibition
Portobello Library
Monday 01 Nov until Saturday 13 Nov 10
Annual Exhibition by the St James Art Group.
Book Group
Portobello Library
Tuesday 02 Nov 6.30 pm -> 8 pm
The book for discussion is 'Past Imperfect' by Julian Fellowes, available from library. It's a friendly group - come and join them!
Jumble Sale for Portobello Guides
Old Parish Church Hall, Bellfield Street
Saturday 06 Nov 1 pm -> 3 pm
Entree £1.50
Guild Coffee Morning
Old Parish Church Hall, Bellfield Street
Saturday 20 Nov 10 am -> 12 pm
Tickets £1.50
St Andrew's Night Dance
Old Parish Church Hall, Bellfield St
Friday 26 Nov 7 pm -> 12 pm
Music by West Telfron Ceilidh Band. Tickets £8 incl. light supper, from Church cafe, Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm in the 2 weeks prior to event.