for people with learning disabilities

a Leisure Guideto Edinburgh

2013

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

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Arts, Music and Dance

Dancebase: National Centre for Dance National Centre for Dance, 14 - 16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

0131 225 5525 Email: dance@dancebase.co.uk www.dancebase.co.uk Dance classes and workshops in airy purpose built dance studios. Classes for all abilities. Drake Music Scotland SPACE, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT

0131 659 4766 Email: info@drakemusicscotland.org www.drakemusicscotland.org 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

0131 332 6356 Email: scotland@livemusicnow.org www.livemusicnow.org.uk 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

0131 221 9568 Email: info@lunghas.co.uk www.lunghas.co.uk Theatre for adults with learning disabilities - performances, rehearsals, workshops.

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Music for ALL Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RT

0131 446 6873 – 0131 447 7404 Email: admin@columcillecentre.co.uk / alison@columcillecentre.co.uk www.columcille-centre.co.uk Four courses run each term, from 10.15-11.45. 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 0131 556 2651 or Goodtrees on 0131 672 2629 for the Thursday group. A course programme or further information is available from Alison on 0131 446 6873. Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland Maryhill Community Centre 35 Avenue Park Street Glasgow G20 8TS www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk Lothians and Fife 8 Dunnet way East mains Industrial estate EH52 5NW

01506 239 578 Email: Anetmclachlan@nrscot.org.uk Provides music therapy services in Scotland. Orcadia Creative Learning Centre 3 Windsor Place, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2AJ

0131 669 1075 Email: orcadia1@btconnect.com www.orcadiacentre.org.uk Helps people with disabilities express themselves through dance, drama and music. Also holds trampoline parties for groups and individuals at weekends.

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Scots Music Group The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, Edinburgh EH3 6NX.

0131 555 7668 Email: info@scotsmusic.org www.scotsmusic.org 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

0131 221 5800 Email: John.Player@ea.edin.sch.uk www.alpedinburgh.btck.co.uk 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

0131 661 4411 Email: info@upwardmobilityproject.com www.upwardmobilityproject.com Run creative arts workshops, gardening and conservation workshops.

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Children’s Activities

Athletic Club Lothian Disability Sport Meadowmill Sports Centre, Tranent, EH33 1LZ

01875 619 070 Email: gfraser1@eastlothian.gov.uk www.lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk An athletics club for children of all ages with disabilities. Ages 8-18. All abilities welcome. £2.50 per session. On a Saturday between 12.45 and 2.30pm there is a session in Mayfield Leisure Centre. Beeslack Family Disabled Club Beeslack Community High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0QF

0196 867 3243 www.beeslack.info 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 01968673243 www.beeslack.info Tuesday evening 6.45 pm – 8.45 pm Sunday afternoon 1pm – 3pm Building Blocks Preston Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6HZ

01506 841 900 Email: mwainwright@donaldsons.org.uk www.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 2009.

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Children's Activity Group Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh, EH13 9LS

0131 445 2871 Email: Mirren.vanko@ea.edon.sch.uk www.joininedinburgh.org Club for children with learning disabilities and other additional needs/physical problems, aged 10- 18 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

0131 553 7676 www.clownaround.me.uk A children's activity centre with large and soft play areas. It has a range of activities for children. Edinburgh For Under Fives Email: info@efuf.co.uk www.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

0131 225 4154 Email: admin@girlguiding-edinburgh.org.uk www.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

0141 332 1765 Email: enquiries@girls-brigade-scotland.org.uk www.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.

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The Big Project Broomhouse Primary School, 33-39 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RQ

0131 622 7784 Email: bigproject@hotmail.co.uk www.thebigproject.org.uk 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

01383 419 073 Email: shq@scouts-scotland.org.uk www.scouts-scotland.org.uk Contact the regional headquarters for information about local groups. The Yard 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5EH

0131 476 4506 Email: info@theyardscotland.org.uk www.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 2010. Venchie Children and Young People's Project 61 Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX

0131 621 7620 Email: info@venchie.org.uk www.venchie.org.uk Arts, crafts, cooking and sports activities for young people aged 5 -16. Craigroyston Early Years Centre 33 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4DB

0131 332 3855 Email: 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.

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Clubs

Action Group Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

0131 475 2315 Email: advice@actiongroup.org.uk www.actiongroup.org.uk 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

0131 659 2920 Email: cic_63@yahoo.co.uk 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

0131 556 3128 Email: admin@deafaction.org www.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.

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Dove Centre 22 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, EH14 2SL

0131 453 4656 Email: dovecentre@hotmail.com www.dovecentre.org 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

0131 313 4225 Email: sarahvp@dsscotland.org.uk Activities include The Boogie Bunch on alternate Tuesday evenings for young adults (contact Lucy lucy@dsscotland.org.uk on 07921126407), parent and toddler group (contact Audrey on 0131 476 5638) Enable Edinburgh Branch 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG

0131 667 2840 Email: enabledirect@enable.org.uk www.enable.org.uk 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

0131 672 0980 Email: enquiries@libertus.org.uk http://www.libertus.org.uk/ Day services for older people. (Mon - Fri) Evening groups (Thur 6 – 9) for young adults with a disability.

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Octagon Club Gibson Craig Hall, 568 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 7RN

0131 453 3556 Email: alastair@hardie6427.fsnet.co.uk 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

0131 445 28 71 Email: oxgarigscare@gmail.com Club for people with dementia, meets on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm. Lunch and transport provided. Contact Anne Weir 0131 441 5099. Rannoch Centre 6 Rannoch Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 7ER

0131 339 5351 Email: 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

0131 664 2335 Email: 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 - 1.30pm. This has a charge of £1.50

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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 0131 200 2000 or contact a local office: Edinburgh Activity and Leisure Library (Edinburgh ALL) McDonald Road Community Library, 2, McDonald Road, Leith, Edinburgh, EH7 4LU

0131 446 6874 Email: edinall@columcillecentre.co.uk www.columcille-centre.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

0131 311 7130 Email: deborah.jans@ea.edin.sch.uk www.keycommaac.ik.org 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

0131458 2100 Email: mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk Edinburgh sports centre which provides many classes for people off all levels of ability. Edinburgh leisure new text and email service for deaf customers Txt : 07970765960 Email: deafactive@edinburghleisure.co.uk

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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

0131 242 8000 Email: libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburgh.gov.uk/Libraries Other Sources of Information

City of Edinburgh Council Customer Care Team, Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3YJ

0131 200 2300 Email: customer.care@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburgh.gov.uk Grapevine: Lothian Disability Information Service Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

0131 475 2370 Email: grapevine@lothiancil.org.co.uk www.lothiancil.org.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 2008 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/A-Z Tells you about the Council and what Edinburgh has to offer the people who live there.

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Other Things to Do

Café Mistura Capability Scotland, 7a Loaning Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6JE

0131 661 1212 Email: ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk www.capability-scotland.org.uk A coffee lounge open from 9.30-3.00. Cinema Exhibitors' Association Limited (CEA Card Scheme) - cinema discounts The Card Network, Network House, St Ives Way, Sandycroft, CH5 2QS

0845 123 1292 Email: info@ceacard.co.uk www.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 £5.50. Application forms are available in cinemas or online. City Of Edinburgh Council: Countryside Ranger Service Hermitage of Braid, 69a Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6JF

0131 447 7145 Email: naturalheritageservice@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburgh.gov.uk Contact them about things to see and do around Edinburgh. Dynamic Earth 112- 116 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

0131 550 7800 www.dynamicearth.co.uk Our Dynamic Earth is tells the story of planet Earth and there are plenty of activities to try out.

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Edinburgh City Libraries: Access Services 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9LY

0131 529 5549 Email: Carol.Marr@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburgh.gov.uk 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

0131 445 3383 Email: pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk www.pentlandhills.org Runs a programme of guided walks during the summer. Seagull Trust Cruises Canal Side, Baird Road Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8RA

0131 333 0322 www.seagulltrust.org.uk The Seagull Trust provides free canal cruising for people with disabilities and special needs on the Union, Forth and Clyde and Caledonian canals.

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Places To Visit

Almond Valley Heritage Trust Millfield, Livingston Village, EH54 7AR

0150 641 4957 Email: info@almondvalley.co.uk www.almondvalley.co.uk 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

0131 529 3993 Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburghmuseums.org.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

0131 334 9171 Email: info@rzss.org.uk www.edinburghzoo.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

0131 337 4202 Email: info@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk www.gorgiecityfarm.org.uk Free entry. Open from 9.30am - 4.30pm (From 1st November to end of February open 9.30am - 4pm).

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Heart of Midlothian Football Club Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL

0871 663 1874 Email: customerservice@homplc.co.uk www.heartsfc.co.uk 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

0131 661 2159 Email: club@hibernianfc.co.uk www.hibernianfc.co.uk Regular football matches and guided tours available on request. Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters 76-78 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE

0131 228 2401 Email: enquiries@lbfire.org.uk www.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

0131 529 4143 Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburghmuseums.org.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,

0131 624 6200 Email: enquiries@nationalgalleries.org www.nationalgalleries.org Admission free. Entry charge for special exhibitions.

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National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

0131 225 7534 / 0300 123 6789 Email: info@nms.ac.uk www.nms.ac.uk Admission free. Charge for temporary exhibitions. Full disabled access. Queensferry Museum 53 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9HP

0131 331 5545 Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburghmuseums.org.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

0131 552 7171 Email: info@rbge.org.uk www.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

0131 668 8404 Email: vis@roe.ac.uk www.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

0131 348 5200/ 0800 092 7600 Email: sp.bookings@scottish.parliament.uk www.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.

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Water of Leith Visitor Centre 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ

0131 455 7367 Email: admin@waterofleith.org.uk www.waterofleith.edin.org.uk Find out more about the Water of Leith. Fully wheelchair accessible. Open daily 10am - 4pm.

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Sport

City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh Leisure, Vantage Point, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF

0131 458 2100 Email: info@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk 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

01479 861 272 Email: admin@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk Skiing for people with disabilities. Drum Riding Centre for the Disabled 155 Drum Estate, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8RX

0131 664 5803 Email: drumrda@hotmail.co.uk www.drumrda.org.uk Horse riding for people with disabilities. Edinburgh International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA

0131 333 6333 Email:info.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.eica-ratho.co.uk This is the world’s largest indoor climbing arena.

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Edinburgh and Lasswade Riding Centre Kevock Road, Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1HX

0131 663 7676 Email: lasswaderiding@btconnect.com www.lasswadestables.com 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

01506 811 351 Email: enquiries@hfrs.co.uk www.hfrs.co.uk Horse riding school - can take individuals and groups including people with disabilities. Murrayfield Ice Rink 13 Riversdale Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5XN

0131 337 6933 Email: info@murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk www.murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk Disabled sessions can be arranged for Thursday mornings between 10.30 - 11.30 during term time. There is a charge for skate hire. Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled 21 Ravelrig Gait, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7NH

0131 449 7994 Email: ravelrigrda@tiscali.co.uk www.rda-ravelrig.org.uk Horse riding for people with disabilities. Tower Farm Riding Stables 85 Liberton Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6NS

0131 664 3375 Email: contact@towerfarm.org www.towerfarm.org This riding school has a wide variety of horses and activities available and can make arrangments for disabled riders.

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Walking on Air Scottish Gliding Centre, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, Kinross, KY13 9JJ

01592 840 543 Email: info@walkingonair.org.uk www.walkingonair.org.uk "Walking on Air" is a Scottish charity enabling people with disabilities fly a modified glider. Wilderness Activities 15 Parkhead View, Edinburgh, EH11 4RU

0800 612 8906 Email: info@wilderness4adventure.co.uk www.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.

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Swimming pools, Sports Centres and Golf Courses

Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

92 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH5 2HF 0131 551 2400

Email: info.aplc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/ainslie-park-leisure-centre 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

0131 667 3334 Email: crags@cragssports.com www.cragssport.com Crags Sports Centre’s include gym, sports hall and all weather pitch. Craiglockhart Tennis and Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ

0131 443 0101 Email: info.clc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/craiglockhart-leisure-tennis-centre Tennis and sports centre. Reductions for Leisure Access card holders. Soft play area available for children. Dalry Swim Centre Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 2AL

0131 313 3964 Email: info.dsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues /dalry-swim-centre Dalry Swim Centre has the following facilities available Swimming Pool Gym Sauna Multi Purpose Room.

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Drumbrae Leisure Centre 30 Drumbrae Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 7SF

0131 312 7957 Email: info.dlc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk /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

0131458 2100 Email: mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.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.

0131 458 2195 Glenogle Swim Centre Glenogle Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5JB

0131 343 6376 Email: info.gsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/glenogle-swim-centre 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

0131 658 1940 Email: info.glc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/gracemount-leisure-centre 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.

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Jack Kane Sports Centre 208 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NB

0131 669 0404 Email: info.jksc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/jack-kane-sports-centre 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

0131 333 4700 Email: mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.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

0131 555 4728 Email: info.lvsc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.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

0131 669 0878 Email: info.pib@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.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.

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Portobello Swim Centre 57 The Promenade, Edinburgh, EH15 2BS

0131 669 6888 Email: info.psc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/portobello-swim-centre 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

0131 667 7211 Email: info.rcp@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/royal-commonwealth.pool Edinburgh’s only 50 metre pool. Saughton Sport Complex Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3HB

0131 444 0422 Email: info.ssc@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/saughton-sports-complex 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

0131 661 3366 Email: info@thistle.org.uk www.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 0131 656 7345

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Young People

Canongate Youth Project Southbridge Resource Centre, 6 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT

0131 556 9389 Email: admin@canongateyouthproject.org www.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

0131 343 0920 Email: scotland@DofE.org www.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

0131 475 2313 Email: info@fabb.org.uk / Emma@fabb.org.uk www.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

0131 332 9815 Email: info@pycp.demon.co.uk www.pycp.co.uk Activities and opportunities for young people aged 4 - 18 in the Greater Pilton area.

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