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You’ve seen it on the EAF programme…you’ve seen it on the Craigmillar Now programme…you’ve seen it on the CwC programme…...
08/08/2026

You’ve seen it on the EAF programme…you’ve seen it on the Craigmillar Now programme…you’ve seen it on the CwC programme…but what IS happening next weekend at the Yellow Hoose??

We are delighted to share the AMAZING day we have lined up on Saturday 15th August! Come along to CWC for an afternoon of history, photography, creativity, and community connection in Wester Hailes, and dive deep into the extensive archive of Sandra George, exhibiting now at the City Art Centre.

It’s going to be fantastic! We’re so excited - and we hope you are too! Check the schedule above, and below, and get it in your diaries!

12pm - 1pm - Community Meal
1pm - 2pm - EVENT: Archives Exploration with Craigmillar Now
2pm - 3:30pm - Photography Workshop with Ezra
3:30pm - 4:00pm - Drinks, Performances, and Reflections with Leilani Taneus-Miller and more

See you there! 💫📸🎞️

Whip through for info!

Sandra George was a community worker, photographer, and social documentarian who dedicated her life to building communities, documenting and developing vital social-action projects in Edinburgh for over thirty years. The legacy she has left is a first-hand social history through her distinctive lens, including over 3000 images of Wester Hailes and South West Edinburgh.

See her astonishing original photos, contribute to the archive record with your information on the who, what, where, and why of them, and explore community stories, reminiscences, and visions.

Featuring:

Ezra Celik, mixed media artist. Hailing from Wester Hailes, Ezra is a writer, director, tutor, and photographer whose work explores social identity, gender, political action, urbanisation, and transcending class. He has produced numerous zines, including the acclaimed In The Shadows of Westside with Stills Gallery, as well as biographical short film July, South. A member of CWC, selections of his work will be shown in companion to Sandra George’s on the day.

Leilani Taneus-Miller, creative writer, mixed media artist, and researcher. Leilani Taneus-Miller ‘s practice draws upon oral histories, ephemeral literature, artefacts and memories, and her recent collaborations include poetry and film projects with

What’s on this August 💫
03/08/2026

What’s on this August 💫

We’re so excited to welcome a new activity for the little ones ☺️ Making Space is a creative art club led by artist Laur...
27/07/2026

We’re so excited to welcome a new activity for the little ones ☺️ Making Space is a creative art club led by artist Laura Tully, where we’ll use a range of fun resources and techniques to create artworks inspired by themes such as community, self-representation, belonging, caring for our environment, and imagining a better world.

We’re kicking things off with two taster sessions—come join us!

🙌 No need to book
🍎 Snacks and refreshments provided.
👨‍👩‍👧 Please note: Parents and carers must stay throughout the session, and younger siblings are always welcome!

In light of the growing climate of racism, far-right hostility, and Islamophobic attacks, we stand in complete solidarit...
26/07/2026

In light of the growing climate of racism, far-right hostility, and Islamophobic attacks, we stand in complete solidarity with our Muslim neighbours and diverse communities.

We oppose all forms of discrimination, hate speech, and violence. We hear the fear and exhaustion around us. We might not have many answers, but we resist division with open hearts, continuous learning, and caring for one another.

As an intergenerational and multicultural collective in Wester Hailes, our strength is our diversity. Within our different backgrounds, beliefs and life paths, we find the power to dream of and take action for a better world.
We want this spirit of solidarity to ripple in our community and beyond. Our space is your space. A sanctuary and a respite from the pressures of systemic oppression. Whether you need a place to rest, connect, or simply breathe, you’re welcome here.

With warmth and solidarity,
The Community Wellbeing Collective

If you would like to support these communities or are in need of support, here are some organisations you can reach out to:

SCOREscotland
The Welcoming 🧡
Scottish Refugee Council 🧡
Project Esperanza
MEND Community

Report any hate crime to:
reporthate.scot

*List of organisations gathered by our friends at EMBASSY

This Saturday we’re throwing open the doors for a day of live music, workshops, food and good vibes - and you’re all inv...
20/07/2026

This Saturday we’re throwing open the doors for a day of live music, workshops, food and good vibes - and you’re all invited. 🎉
Join us for We’re Still Here, a community celebration with a Djembe drumming workshop, DJ and production sessions, creative activities, and live beats from PRZDNT to close the day out.
Free to attend - but we’re still raising funds to keep doing what we do, so any donation on the day goes a long way. Every bit helps.
📅 Saturday 25th July, 12pm-6pm
📍 Community Wellbeing Space, 98 Wester Hailes Road, EH14 3HR

Over the past few weeks we have been completely overwhelmed by the generosity of this community.We are reopening our doo...
20/07/2026

Over the past few weeks we have been completely overwhelmed by the generosity of this community.

We are reopening our doors this Saturday 25th July with a full day of celebration. From 12pm we have creative activities, a djembe drumming workshop, a DJ and production workshop, food and drinks, and live band PRZDNT from 4pm. Come down, bring folk, and help us mark this moment together.

To everyone who donated to our crowdfunder, whether that was £1 or £500, thank you. Every single entry mattered. We are especially grateful to the individuals who gave anonymously, including two supporters who donated £500 and £250. You know who you are.

To everyone who ran their own fundraiser to contribute to the campaign, thank you for giving your time and energy to keep this space alive. To the people who baked for our summer fest stall, to the volunteer who raffled off a handmade blanket, to everyone who bought a t-shirt, thank you. Every single one of those gestures added up.

To all the artists who donated work to our art auction, to the Edinburgh Art Festival, and to the Robertson Trust for tripling donations, your support helped us raise over £7,100. That is extraordinary.

To the 99 of you who entered the Sandra George prize draw, you raised £905 in support of this space and the legacy of an incredible woman. Thank you to Craigmillar Now, the City Art Centre, and Tyler George Hewitt for making it possible.

We still need your help. Our July target is open until the 30th. If you have not donated yet, the link is in our bio. If you have, please share it. Every share counts as much as every pound.

We’ve officially reached a new milestone 🙌🎉 Our Art Auction Fundraiser was a banger! All money raised was tripled by The...
14/07/2026

We’ve officially reached a new milestone 🙌🎉 Our Art Auction Fundraiser was a banger! All money raised was tripled by The Robertson Trust, totalling over £7,000!

We’re so grateful to our friends at Edinburgh Art Festival , the artists who donated their work, everyone who took part in the auction, and the Roberton Trust. You are keeping the CWC space alive 🙏

⌛Don’t miss out: There are only a few hours left to win an original piece by Sandra George. Get your entry here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/74e8c146a169e78020b1e0b43d23716d

July programme is here and it’s a lovely mix of new activities, old favourites, and ways to support us through our upcom...
03/07/2026

July programme is here and it’s a lovely mix of new activities, old favourites, and ways to support us through our upcoming fundraisers 💛

We’re also taking a 2-week pause before returning with more events and free wellbeing activities 🙌

(Next week🥳) Please share... Art Auction Fundraiser 6-8pm Thursday 9th July. We have so many generous and amazing artist...
03/07/2026

(Next week🥳) Please share... Art Auction Fundraiser 6-8pm Thursday 9th July.

We have so many generous and amazing artists that are supporting CWC by donating artworks to our fundraiser.

All bids are match funded so for every £10 bid = £30 for CWC 💓

Come along or send someone along to bid on any of these artworks at EAF92 in Leith, more to be posted soon. Information on bidding online below...

PRE-BID ONLINE: We are accepting pre-bids online but this functions like a reservation and will only be held if someone attending on the auction night can finalise the payment/bid.

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Community Wellbeing Space, 98 Wester Hailes Rd. Yellow Building In The Westside Plaza Car Park, In Front Of ODEON
Edinburgh
EH143HR

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Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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