Welcome to the Space @ The Broomhouse HubĀ newsletter!
It’s been busy in South West Edinburgh, where we’ve been learning, playing, serving, celebrating, cooking, dancing, and having fun. Catch up with us in this edition of our newsletter, featuringĀ autumn at Space, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Fruits of Autumnās Labour
š Shorter days, cooler weather, loads of fun
Warm up this winter with a cup of cocoa and look back at autumn with Space:
(Photo credit: Jess Shurte/EIF)
Thank you so much to the amazing volunteers who keep Space @ The Broomhouse Hub running!
We celebrated our volunteers in a Scottish-themed event at The Broomhouse Hub, where folks were treated to a delicious meal, homemade goodie bags, and entertainment courtesy of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Click the images above to watch a heartwarming video thanking volunteers (left) and a performance by The BIG Project’s Children’s Choir (right).
And check out our blog post for more photos from the fabulous night.
Follow Space @ The Broomhouse Hub on all of our social media platforms (listed below) to keep up with the latest news and see photos from across our programmes.
Dates for the Diary
š Mark your calendars
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Festive Closures ā
The Broomhouse Hub will be closed for two weeks over the holidays:
- Closing: Friday, 19 Dec. 2025 @ 2 p.m.
- Opening: Monday, 5 Jan. 2026 @ 9 a.m.
We apologise for any invoncenience and hope to see you soon!
For information and advice, please contact:
- NHS 24 ā 111
- Samaritans ā 116 123
- Childline āĀ 0800 1111
- Shout ā text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
- CALM ā 0800 58 58 58
Space Community Learning
š£ļø ESOL Skills for Success
Space is excited to announce a new 10-week employability course for ESOL learners to boost their ‘Skills for Success’.
Starting Monday, 26 Jan., 2026, you can increase confidence, gain job skills, and improve English proficiency whilst working toward a professionally recognised qualification (which looks great on a CV!).
We also offer one-to-one appointments with a qualified English tutor. Course participants may choose to access additional support with ESOL or employability needs, including filling out an application and practiciting for interviews.
To register your interest and receive an invitation to meet the team, complete this online form. (For assistance, please email ESOL@spacescot.org.)
Intermediate level of English required.
WOW! Project Cohort š¤©
The WOW! (Wellbeing Onto Work) Project is recruiting for its next cohort of 16-to-24-year-olds looking to build confidence and make new friends.
Join WOW! for 10 unforgettable weeks of connecting, growing, and having fun,Ā starting 2 Feb., 2026.
For more details on how to apply, email wow@spacescot.org or check out our website at spacescot.org/young-people.
Recurring Activities
Photo credit: Jess Shurte
The Beacon Club (pictured)
Thursday & Friday
@ The Broomhouse Hub
Young Carers Groups
Mondays: Primary 1-5 (ages five-10)
Tuesdays: Primary 6-7 (ages 10-12)
Wednesdays: Years 1-2 (ages 12-15)
Thursdays: Years 3-6 (ages 15-18)
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Young Adult Carers Group
Wednesdays (ages 16-25)
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Adult Carers Group
Last Wednesday of each month
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PHEW (People’s Health & Emotional Wellbeing) (pictured)
Thursdays: 6-8 p.m. (ages 16-26)
@ The Broomhouse Hub
Thrive Drop-In Service
Tuesdays: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
@ Oxgangs Library
Work Club
Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
@ The Broomhouse Hub
Digital Drop-In
Wednesdays: 2-4 p.m.
@ The Broomhouse Hub
Women’s Collective Social Group (pictured)
Tuesdays: 12:30-2 p.m.
@ The Broomhouse Hub
ESOL
Mondays:
- IELTS Prep Course: 26 Jan.-23 March
@ The Broomhouse Hub - Intermediate Course: ongoing
Online
Wednesdays:
- Beginner Course: ongoing
- Intermediate Course: ongoing
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Tuesdays:
- Beginner Course: ongoing
- Pre-Intermediate Course: ongoing
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Thursdays:
- Conversation Class: ongoing
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Bookbug (pictured)
Tuesdays: 9:20-10:30 a.m.
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Friday Youth Club
Fridays
Ages eight-11: 4:30-6 p.m.
Ages 12-16: 6:30-8 p.m.
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A range of possibilities on your doorstep ā
We can’t do what we do withoutĀ you!
Check out these great opportunities within Spce and at some of our local partners:
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
- B Healthy Together
- Wester Hailes Growing Communities
- Wester Hailes Youth Agency
- The BIG Project
š° Help us to help you
Space Project Worker Shona took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and raised more than Ā£390 for our Women’s Collective.
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub delivers more than 20 projects with the help of some 70 staff members and 100 volunteers. But we can’t do any of it without support from our amazing southwest Edinburgh community.
Every donationāfrom pennies between the sofa cushions to gifts in your willāmakes a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people and vulnerable adults.
We know times are tough and not everyone can reach into their own pocket. Fundraising on our behalf contributes to programmes focused on physical and mental wellbeing, education and training, youth work, community care, and support for older people.
You don’t have to jump out of a plane or swim the Forth. Be creative: host a coffee morning, games night, charity football match, or walking challenge.
āĀ Ā£100 allows us to cover the cost of an ESOL tutor to help people learn new skills and get into work
āĀ Ā£250 means a day trip to bowling, an outdoor park, or another activity for disadvantaged young people
āĀ Ā£500 helps us buy new equipment for our many groups and classes
Whatever you choose, itĀ will make a difference.
Donate online or set up your own fundraiser. New ideas are always welcome!
If you want to learn how we can support you, message us on social media (links below) or drop an email to admin@spacescot.org with your contact details.
Thank you for considering Space and our mission to champion community development and bring people together. š©·
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