Hay Avenue Community Hub (Portobello/Craigmillar)

Hays Community Hub is an accessible community hub hosting a variety of services.

Location: 4 Hay Avenue, Craigmillar, EDINBURGH, EH16 4AQ

The Hub has a range of events:

Monday 

Community Walk 10am-11.30am  

Join our Community Walking Group from Hays Community Hub. Open to all ages and fitness levels, this community-led group is a great way to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air, and meet new people. No booking needed — just come along! 

ESOL Classes 10am-2.30pm 

These ESOL classes, run by Edinburgh Council CLD tutors, offer a supportive environment to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Closed groups provide focused, tailored learning. To register: ESOL@ea.edin.sch.uk 

Sudanese Choir 5pm-8pm  

A welcoming space to sing traditional and contemporary Sudanese songs, connect with the community, and share cultural heritage. No experience needed — just a love of music 

Cosy Knitters 1.30pm-3.30pm

Community led, multigenerational, weekly knitting group. Open to all abilities. Tutoring is provided . No need to book just come along. 

First Steps into Learning 2.30pm-4.30pm

A free course for adult learners who would like to return to learning but are not sure where to start. Informal approach based on what you would like to learn. A mixture of activities to try, visiting speaking and local trips .  For more information contact graham.neal@ea.edin.sch.uk .

Tuesday 

Stitch 'N stuff closed group 10am-1pm 

Edinburgh Parkinsons Social Café 2pm-4pm

Drop in Cafe for Parkinsons community.  Last Tuesday of every month

Edinburgh College weekly Beginners ESOL Classes 12.30pm-3.15pm

To register contact Edinburgh college direct 

Wednesday 

Wee Blether 10am-12pm 

Find out what is happening in the area. 

Hays Community Pantry 11am-2pm 

Food at affordable prices, customers can get around £20 worth of food for £5,  

Syrian Men’s Group 2.15pm-4pm 

Syrian Men’s Group – a peer support group providing a safe and welcoming space. Pop along and connect with others. 

Thursday 

Pet Foodbank 10am-12pm  

Free pet food - Pop along for free cat and dog food 

Keep Punching 10am-11.15am 

Community Boxing Group – a free, welcoming space for all ages and abilities. Improve fitness, learn boxing skills, and have fun in a friendly environment. Pop along and give it a try! 

Edinburgh Council (CLD) Adult achievement Awards 10am-12pm

Adult Achievement Awards give learners the opportunity to gain a qualification for the learning they have undertaken in a variety of places (in the community, at work, in the home, in college, in volunteering programmes). The awards are currently available on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. There are no entry requirements for the awards.

Edinburgh College weekly Beginners ESOL Classes 12.30pm-3.15pm

To register contact Edinburgh College Direct 

Friday 

Grassroots Clothing 10am-3pm 

Men's interview clothing charity providing suits to men seeking employment 

Capability Scotland 9am-3pm 

Wellbeing Sessions 

Bingo 'N Banter 11am-1.00pm 

Weekly prized Bingo. £2 six games. Free  food and drink

Livity Youth Edinburgh 4pm-6pm

Friday Youth Session , S1-S6, drop in session 

Saturday 

Multicultural Youth Group 12pm-2pm 

Multi-Cultural Youth Club – engaging activities for young people to learn, connect, and have fun. For more information contact Charlie Martin, Youth Work Organiser  079479672302 and Katie Towie – Chairperson email: stteresayouth@gmail.com

Alfonj Scouts 4-7pm 

Alfonj Scouts is a unit of Scouting Scotland, offering weekly activities to 10-14 year olds, learning life skills and developing independence. 

Niddrie House Community Group (closed group) 2.20pm-4.30pm 

Sunday 

Sudanese Community Edinburgh 10am-8pm 

Sudanese Community Edinburgh 10am-8pm 

Full day of activities including, parent and toddlers, choir, woman's group and tutoring. 

If you would like any further information please contact Suzanne Douglas, Social Impact Officer, Suzanne.Douglas@placesforpeople.co.uk or Katie Brash, Community Engagement Worker, katie.brash@placesforpeople.co.uk  

Events

Easter Eggstravaganze Tuesday 7 April 12pm-2pm.

Free family event. Easter egg hunt, bouncy castle, tarot card reader, face painting, arts and crafts, free food.

Coming Soon

The Wee Haven Community Garden, 4 Hay Avenue, Edinburgh