It's a new Beacon Bites podcast from the Gorebridge Beacon - only 9 months after the last one!!!

This time, we're hearing from the wonderful tutors who will be delivering the next phase of the 'Our Place' creative programme.

Our Place aims to make the arts more accessible to our local community; since February this year, we've offered free courses in art, photography, poetry, stand-up comedy, and more. And this Autumn sees our most ambitious programme yet.

Starting on October 3rd, you can learn how to make a 'mockumentary' film, write and perform drama and/or poetry, make people laugh with your comedy skills and help create a book of artworks inspired by local poets. All the classes culminate with our Christmas Cabaret shows in December, when you'll have the opportunity to perform and exhibit your work.

Our Place has been made possible thanks to support from Inspiring Scotland.

Want to know more, and get signed up? Just go here:

Our Place

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It's time for another, smaller slice of the Beacon Blether: it's Beacon Bites, episode 2!

This time we catch up with Nicola Powell from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the national body for supporting the people and businesses of Scotland in developing and applying their skills. She tells us what SDS can do for job seekers in Midlothian, including help with CVs and job applications, careers advice, and interview preparation. Nicky is at The Beacon every Thursday, 9.30-4pm.

Midlothian's SDS advisers are available to see by appointment here:

• Monday 09:00-16:00: Midlothian Community Action – 4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AE
• Tuesday 09:00-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College - 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
• Wednesday 10:30-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
• Thursday 09:30 -16:30: Gorebridge Beacon – Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
• Friday (Morning) 09:00-13:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
• Friday (Afternoon) 14:00-17:00: Food Fact Friends – 42 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AB

Just call 0131 663 7287 to book.

Skills Development Scotland

Gorebridge Community Development Trust

Beacon Bites is brought to you by the Gorebridge Community Development Trust. Additional editing on this episode by Iain Elder.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Beacon Bites, a new short-form podcast dedicated to one interview per show. We talk to a range of local figures to find out how they're making a contribution to our community here in Gorebridge, Midlothian.

First up, we speak to Ronnie and John, from the Dalkeith Men's Shed, who are starting a similar venture at the Gorebridge Beacon from Wednesday 11th June (10am-12noon, and 6-8pm). You'll hear how Men's Sheds started, what they can offer, and why they're important for men's mental health and wellbeing. So come along on 11th June and find out what a men's shed can do for you!

Facebook: Dalkeith Men's Shed

Website: "Together We Can"

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