SHRUB Coop

12/08/2026

Looking for a new bike to cycle in Edinburgh or beyond? 🚲
Here's a few of the bicycles we currently have in stock and we have more! Drop in during our opening hours to see what’s in stock and go for a test ride.

- GT Traffic 2.0
- Raleigh Misty
- Trek MultiTrack 700
- GT Arrowhead
- Giant Liv Avail 3
- Edinburgh Bicycle Contour 400
- and more…

Disclaimer: we won’t be updating this post to indicate which bikes are still available.

05/06/2026

🍃SHRUB members and supporters🍃
👥 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
⏰ Friday 19th June - 18:15 - 20:00
🎟 RSVP https://forms.gle/x9NouEasCE9g4tNe8

🔸What is the purpose of the meeting?
The EGM is a chance to…
- Get updates on our work and the current state of SHRUB, including an interim financial report
- Ask questions and bring ideas forward
- Confirm new trustee’s appointment

We are still open to new nominations for trustees, so if you are interested in the position please do let us know via email at [email protected]

No further motions are planned for this EGM, therefore there will not be any proxy ballots as in the 2025 EGM.

🔸Who can attend?
To attend the EGM you must be part of one of these categories:
- SHRUB staff
- SHRUB volunteers who have completed a shift in the last 4 months
- Anyone with an active paid SHRUB membership e.g. 12 or 6 months membership

We will consider anyone who has purchased a membership or volunteered for a shift anytime before the official start of the EGM, so if you are interested in voting you can purchase a membership on our website, or if you are an inactive volunteer do sign up for a shift with your group in the next fortnight!

🔸Where will the meeting take place?
The meeting will be hybrid;
- In-person option at Paterson's Land, 11-37 Holyrood Road, EH8 8AQ (Room 1.19). We acknowledge that this location might not be accessible to everyone due to the lack of transport links. We are happy to take suggestions for alternative venues for future events.
- Option to join online; we will share the joining link in the days before the EGM

If you are interested in joining, either in person or online, please fill in the form at https://forms.gle/x9NouEasCE9g4tNe8 so we have an idea of numbers. (Link in 's profile description )

In cooperation,
The SHRUB trustees

17/03/2026

Our cooperative is in an exciting period of renewal and transition.

Although we have recently wound down our Zero Waste Hub, we continue to operate a thriving bike repair project in the Wee Spoke Hub, and support community led projects such as the Repair What You Wear and Sewing Café workshops and food rescue in partnership with The Pavillion cafe.

We are now in the process of developing a 10-year plan for the cooperative, in consultation with our members and the wider community, so this is an exciting time to join the organisation and contribute to defining our mission and vision for the future.

We are inviting applications to the role of Trustee from SHRUB members and others interested in contributing to the Coop’s development and evolution.

Current areas of work within the board include
- Welfare and HR
- Governance and Policy
- Finance and Fundraising
- Communications
- Social Enterprise
- Risk and Compliance
- Strategy and Vision

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in Fundraising and/or HR who may wish to take a lead or specialist role in these areas.

More information in our dedicated blog post: https://www.shrubcoop.org/post/trustee-needed

👉 For any further information and informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected]

08/02/2026

✨The Foodsharing team at SHRUB is looking for more volunteers!✨

🤝Who do we want?
- Someone who is interested in helping our community reduce food waste and food poverty
- Someone who can commit to a regular shift every week
- Preferably someone who has prior food handling experience - but not essential. Training is provided.

🔗What roles are available?
- Daytime volunteer (shifts run from 9am to 1pm)
- Evening sorter (shifts run from 8:45pm to 10pm)
- Food collector (shifts run from 8:15pm to 10pm)
- Pret collector (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, Saturdays at 4pm)

🙌What’s in it for you?
- Being part of a genuinely inclusive organisation.
- Learning about foodsharing and cooperative organisations.
- Experience in food handling.
- Free food!
- Volunteering makes you a full member of the coop for free.
- Save the planet!

🤔How do I get involved?
Sign up to volunteer with us by scanning the QR code or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUYAKsKYVb09OLyhpJDaSXQpj7vxMPlYiOZwy1c_ZYPXpwrg/viewform.

27/01/2026

Join us for a relaxed afternoon at the Edinburgh Student Housing Coop!

Feel free to bring snacks, cake, crafts, or board games if you’d like. There may also be a small optional activity tucked into the afternoon for anyone who fancies it 🤓☕

🍰 What? SHRUB Community Day
📍 Where? Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op Basement, 28 Wright’s Houses, EH10 4HR
🗓️ When? Sunday 1st February, 2-5pm

♿ The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please email us if you have any access requirements or queries via [email protected]

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Tickets are free but please register to let us know how many people to expect 😁🫶

🎟️ shrubcommunityday.eventbrite.co.uk (ticket link in bio)

10/12/2025

✨Our staff and volunteers are taking a well-earned break this holiday season!✨

Wee Spoke Hub holiday dates:

Last day open: Sat 20 December
Reopening: Wed 7 January

We can't wait to see you in the new year!

08/12/2025

🎁🚲 Give the Gift of Sustainability and Health! 🎄✨

This winter why not gift something that truly makes a difference?
Wee Spoke Hub gift vouchers are the perfect way to:
🌱 Support sustainable living and our charity
💪 Promote a healthy, active lifestyle
🔧 Participate in someone's annual cycle or wheelchair maintenance

Let’s pedal towards a healthier, happier future together!

🔹 Available in £25 and £50 options
🔹 Valid for 6 months
🔹Perfect for bike repairs, accessories like lights, locks, mudguards, helmets, or to contribute to buying a refurbished bike 🚴‍♂️
🔹 Ideal for cycling enthusiasts, commuters, wheelchair users, and anyone looking to get moving in 2026!

🛒 How to get yours:
Pop in or email us at [email protected]

📍 Where to find us:
13 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh

🎁🚲 Tag a friend who would love this gift!

04/12/2025

Two weeks to go before our last session of the year for Repair What You Wear…but we will be back on Wednesday 7 January 2026 for more FREE sewing events!

Looking for meaningful gifts for this winter season?

- Join our sewing sessions with your friend/relative to spend quality time together and learn new mending skills. All experience levels are welcome!

- Offer to mend your relative’s garment(s) for them by bringing it to one of our sessions where we can offer free advice and materials.

- Learn simple hand-sewn repairs with Mary V Morton & Jeanna Wigger’s book
Stitch It Don’t Ditch It: Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer (available for purchase at the and local bookshops for only £14)

Thank you to everyone who came to our free drop-in sessions to learn and share sewing tips in our community Hub this year: one stitch at a time you’ve contributed to fighting climate change and fast fashion! 🥳

Share this post to help spread the word and we hope to see you all again soon for more sewing projects.

23/11/2025

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 30th November from 11-3pm at the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op!

👉 Register & find more information at: SHRUBAGM2025.eventbrite.co.uk

♿ The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any access requirements or queries!

17/11/2025

Thanks Critical Mass Edinburgh! It took us about 20 mins to respond to the consultation. Roseburn Path guidance was helpful.

Deadline to respond: Monday 17 November - that’s today! 😬

https://www.savetheroseburnpath.com/consultation-guidance

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