The Eric Liddell Community

08/10/2026

✨ September was a wonderful month for Eric’s Escapes!

Our travellers enjoyed two fantastic days out, packed with creativity, delicious food, beautiful places and plenty of time to relax, explore and enjoy each other’s company.

🍫 A chocolate-filled adventure in Peebles
Our Chocolate Maker’s Retreat took us back to the brilliant Cocoa Black, where our travellers got hands-on creating their own delicious truffles, pralines and ganache. There was plenty of time afterwards to explore Peebles before enjoying an overnight stay at the beautiful Tontine Hotel.

🏡 A day at Paxton House
Later in the month, we headed to the Scottish Borders for a lovely day at Paxton House. From exploring the stunning interiors and impressive art collection to wandering through the beautiful grounds, there was something for everyone. Guests could take their time exploring independently or join a guided tour, followed by a delicious lunch of sandwiches and cakes in the old stable block.

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying new experiences, discovering beautiful places and making memories together.

29/09/2026

Our amazing Day Care Volunteer, Lorraine O'Neill, is on the run for The Eric Liddell Community! 🏃‍♀️🌊

On 18th October, she’s taking on the 11.2km Neapolis Sea Run to raise vital funds for our Day Service, which supports the elderly and those with dementia. Having seen firsthand the difference our staff make every Thursday, she's taking on her first-ever sponsorship challenge to give back!

Help her cross the finish line by donating today: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lorraine-oneill-1788956973193 💛

25/09/2026

When you come to The Eric Liddell Community, our friendly staff are there to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Whether you are visiting our Day Care, our cafe, booking a room, or attending one of our events, you are never alone at The Eric Liddell Community.

Next time you are in the building, make sure to say hello.

24/09/2026

📚 New book coming this week!

Professor Tara Spires-Jones’ new book, Fighting for Our Minds: The Neuroscience of Defeating Dementia, is being published this week.

To celebrate, Tara will be hosting a free book launch event on 30 October, exploring the latest dementia research, promising approaches to prevention and treatment, and what we can all do to support brain health.

For further details, check the links below.

https://tinyurl.com/FightingForOurMinds
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-fighting-for-our-minds-the-neuroscience-of-defeating-dementia-tickets-2001247989609?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Join Professor Tara Spires-Jones for the launch of her new book "Fighting for our Minds: The neuroscience of defeating dementia".

23/09/2026

Megan visited a fantastic service in Hong Kong today that, like us, supports people living with dementia and their carers, while also working to create dementia-friendly communities.

A huge thank you to the team for their warm hospitality and for taking the time to show Megan around and share more about the incredible work they are doing.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn from one another and see how dementia support is being delivered on the other side of the world.

22/09/2026

Today in Hong Kong, our CEO, Megan delivered a keynote on Eric Liddell’s humanitarian legacy as part of the inaugural Peace Day Symposium and Exhibition, hosted by Kong香港都會大學 Hong Kong Metropolitan University.

The event also saw the launch of a new exhibition celebrating Eric’s life and legacy. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values he lived by and the enduring impact of his humanitarian work.

Megan also had the chance to speak with Chinese media, including a student from the Shenzhen branch of , Edinburgh.

Eric Liddell’s legacy is clearly still very much alive in Hong Kong, and it was wonderful to share his story and values with the next generation.

18/09/2026

☕ Exciting news from The Eric Liddell Community!

We are thrilled to announce that Becca has been appointed as our new Café Supervisor! Many of you will recognise her friendly face from her two and a half years supporting our front desk team.

Originally from Minnesota, USA, Becca is a graduate of Edinburgh Napier University with an MFA in Directing. When she’s not working on theatre, she’s crafting great coffee and bringing quality food and drink to people across the city.

Becca is ready to bring her creative eye to the cafe, expanding our menu offerings, streamlining the service, and revamping the space to make it even more welcoming and inclusive for everyone in our community.

Keep your eyes peeled for lots of exciting changes coming soon to the cafe!

16/09/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!

The Eric Liddell Community is looking for an Interim Day Care Officer to join our Day Care Service team.

💼 Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
📅 Due to internal temporary promotion this is a 12-month fixed contract with potential for extension

Working locally, you will join our excellent team delivering the highest quality of person-centred care and support to people living with dementia and their care partners, where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about working with people providing care to achieve the life they want, then you could be who we are looking for!

👉 Apply now and become part of our team!

Interim Day Care Officer Full time (5 days, 37.5 hours per week), £27,622 Due to internal temporary promotion this is a 12-month fixed […]

15/09/2026

On Sunday 13th of September, 35 people walked the Kiltwalk to raise vital funds for The Eric Liddell Community.

A lot of us took on The Big Stroll, an epic 11-mile walk around the coast, while some brave walkers took on The Mighty Stride, a 21-mile challenge. Between sore muscles, blisters and tired feet, our fantastic supporters kept going to raise money for the Eric Liddell Community and the people we support.

We were delighted to have walkers representing a wonderful mix of our ELC community, including teams from Caremark, Bruntsfield Medical Practice, Aberdein Considine and 181 Deli, alongside ELC staff, our amazing volunteers, service users, families, friends and long-standing supporters.

It was particularly special to see members of our wider ELC community taking part and supporting the event. Events like this are a brilliant reminder of just how much our community is built on the support and commitment of so many people.

There’s still time to donate!

Our walkers have already helped us raise £6,300, which will make a real difference to the work of the Eric Liddell Community.

If you’d like to support our Kiltwalkers, or know someone who might, there’s still time to donate! Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue providing vital services for those with dementia, their carers, and the wider community.

Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, cheered us on and helped make the day such a success! 💙