Hay Avenue Community Hub (Portobello/Craigmillar)
City of Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh Parkinsons Social Cafe 3pm - 5pm
Drop in cafe for Parkinsons community. Last Monday of every month.
Tuesday
Stitch 'N stuff closed group 10am-1pm
Edinburgh College weekly Beginners ESOL Classes 12.30pm-3.15pm
To register contact Edinburgh college direct
Tai Chi Class 1.30pm-3pm
Tai Chi is an ancient practice that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. It helps improve balance, flexibility, posture, and coordination while reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, our free Tai Chi is a great way to stay active, improve mental focus, and connect with others in the community in a calm and supportive environment. To register email reception@thistle.org.uk
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.
Tai Chi Class 12pm–2pm
Tai Chi is an ancient practice that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. It helps improve balance, flexibility, posture, and coordination while reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, our free Tai Chi is a great way to stay active, improve mental focus, and connect with others in the community in a calm and supportive environment. To register email reception@thistle.org.uk
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
Coming Soon
The Wee Haven Community Garden, 4 Hay Avenue, Edinburgh