The Community Hub
The Eric Liddell Community is more than just a building. We offer a space to support the needs of our community. Offering care, compassion and community.
A place to connect
The Eric Liddell Community is housed in the former Morningside North Parish Church at Edinburgh’s ‘Holy Corner’.
Since 1980 we have been operating as a care charity and Community Hub. Our Community Hub provides a home for our caring services including; Dementia Day Service, support for unpaid carers through our Carers Programme and Befriending Service and Music Therapy. Our multipurpose rooms are available to rent and we run a community café on our ground floor.
We are also home to a number of smaller charities who rent office space: Crossroads Church, Hearing Link, Scots Music Group, Pet and Companion, Haemophilia Scotland, The Spark, SOPA.
If you are interested in our office space and becoming a member of our community please contact frontdesk@ericliddell.org 0131 447 4520 who will direct your enquiry.
Classes
We host a wide range of classes for the local community. Take a look at the list below and find your next exercise class or hobby!
Monday
10:00 – 12:00
Music Bug Classes
Sensory baby and toddler music classes with Catriona Mitchell 07366060860
13:00 – 15:00
Crochet Class
Every two weeks starting from the 16th January 2023.
An open group where members can bring their crochet, knitting, mending, whatever they want to do while spending time together. There is no pressure to do anything, this is an opportunity to get together, socialise, share stories and perhaps, have some fun!
This open community activity is free for anyone to join.
For further information, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277
13:30 – 14:30
The Eric Liddell 100: Presentation & Discussion
In honour of the 100-year anniversary of Eric Liddell’s famous victory at the 1924 Paris Olympics, The Eric Liddell Community has been working on a programme to help secure, cherish and celebrate his legacy for future generations across the world. Join us for a presentation by our The Eric Liddell 100 Programme Manager, Caroline Clark, learn about the work being done and discuss opportunities for takin part.
15:00 – 19:00
Code Ninjas – Learn to code games
Code and Build Video Games – 0789 987 3425 / suzy.enoch@codeninjas.com
17:00 – 18:00
Pilates Lower Intermediate with Bea Alexander
Level 2
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
18:15 – 19.15
Pilates Higher Intermediate with Bea Alexander
Level 3
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
19:30 – 20:30
Pilates Advanced with Bea Alexander
Level 4 – pilates foam roller needed as well as the usual equipment
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
Tuesday
13:30 – 14:30
Eric’s Encore (Dementia Inclusive Music Group)
Eric’s Encore is a dementia inclusive* music group. It is an opportunity to get together, play, sing, have fun and share memories through music. This is a free activity.
For further information, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277
*Our dementia inclusive activities aim to connect carers and people living with dementia with others in a similar situation to provide a sense community.
14:00 – 16:00
Watercolour Class
Unfortunately , Regina has to call off the Watercolour Classes for 2 months, as she has business in Brazil to deal with. Absence should be from 31st January to 1st March. The farewell class will take place next week, on the 24th January.
Block 2 – 0131 447 4580 (#2)
18:00 – 19:00
Pilates Lower Intermediate with Katy Bromberg
Level 2
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
19:15 – 20:15
Pilates Higher Intermediate with Katy Bromberg
Level 3
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
Wednesday
10:00 – 11:00
Easy Dancing
The class will take place on the 22nd February 2023.
Easy Dancing is a seated exercise with Felicity. Relaxed, fun and open to all!
This open community activity is free for anyone to join.
For further information, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277
11:00 – 12:00
Gardening
The garden programme resumes with our indoor sessions. We will be looking at Cacti and working on creating indoor rock gardens.
This open community activity is free for anyone to join.
For further information, please contact Fi at BrownF@ericliddell.org
12:00 – 14:00
Liddell Lions Lunch (Dementia Inclusive Activity)
Liddell Lions is a weekly lunch group attended by carers and people living with dementia. Participants share a soup and sandwich lunch together and participate in a variety of activities. This dementia inclusive* activity is free.
– Activity on Wednesday, 1st February: Sensory Art with Niroshini & Jo
– Activity on Wednesday, 8th February: TBC
– Activity on Wednesday, 15th February: Pottery painting with Hannah
– Activity on Wednesday, 22nd February: Indoor curling with Michael
For further information, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277
*Our dementia inclusive activities aim to connect carers and people living with dementia with others in a similar situation to provide a sense community.
14:30 – 16:00
Seated Exercise
Dawn Gyles – 0131 332 0669
Thursday
10:00 – 13:00
Every 3rd Thursday of the month – Homeopathy UK Charitable Clinic
The clinic is run by homeopath Julien Baron-Meyet who is registered with the Faculty of Homeopathy. Find out more here.
11:00 – 12:00
Community Tea & Forum
Thursday, 26th January 2023, Robertson Suite
Pulling back the curtain on The ELC’s inner workings, help steer the creation of new projects, and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits with friendly faces.
This open community gathering is free for anyone to join.
For further details, please contact Rilke at balleror@ericliddell.org
11:00 – 12:00
Sensory Art
Join Niroshini and Jo, artists from the Sensory Collective, for a couple dementia-inclusive sessions on Thursday, 16th February at The Eric Liddell Community. We will offer a welcoming space to creatively connect and explore together using music, movement and other sensory art activities.
12:30 – 14:00
Wellbeing Lunches
The Wellbeing Lunch is a two course meal prepared by our fantastic community chef. This meal is open to anyone and is a great opportunity for people to come together, meet others and find out more about the different activities that happen in the building.
This open community activity is free for anyone to join.
For further information, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277
17:30 – 18:30
Beginners and Refreshers Pilates with Bea Alexander
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
18:45 – 19:45
Pilates General Intermediate with Katy Bromberg
Level 2 & Level 3
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
Friday
13:00 – 14:30
Dance Exercise Class
John Robertson – 0131 664 5125
13:00 – 14:00
Community Livingroom
Join us for a cosy afternoon with friends, games, a cuppa and lots of cheer on the 3rd, 10th and 17th February. A no string attached get together welcoming all. This open community gathering is free for anyone to join.
For further information and to know more about the gathering dates, please contact Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277.
13:00 – 15:00
Trip to the Cinema
Join us for a trip to the cinema on Friday, 24th February.
The film will be decided by the group ahead of time.
This open community outing is free for anyone to join.
There are limited spaces available so please get in touch with Malin at wollbergm@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277 to book your space.
Saturday
Opening hours: 9:00 – 16:30
Café Connect open for hot/cold drinks, homemade cakes and more
Room Hire
We offer a range of accommodation which can be hired for various activities, from mother and baby groups, fitness classes and yoga, functions or longer-term hire as office space. Catering can be provided by our Café Connect chef. Her finger food for in-house events is diverse and delicious.
Our service includes the hire of the room and setting up the required furniture.
Café Connect
Café Connect is our Hub’s community café ran by our qualified chef Fiona and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers providing morning snacks, home-cooked lunches and afternoon teas.
Fiona also provides catering for any event which is being held in the building. It’s worth a visit just to sample Fiona’s scones and empire biscuits!
The Café is open for drinks and snacks Monday to Saturday from 9am until closing, with hot meals available until 2pm Monday to Fridays.
‘’The food is always excellent freshly made and healthy’’ – café customer.
Café connect is a proud member of the Chatty Café Scheme
Tots Togs
& Book Room
Our Community Hub hosts two charity shops – Tots Togs is our baby clothes shop and a Book Room. These offer affordable and sustainable books and children’s clothes to our community as well as providing additional income to our hub.
Get in touch – email lyndah@ericliddell.org
Our building
Our home is a former church built in 1879. It was refurbished extensively in 1994 and again in 2000 to meet the needs of the local community.
Events
Throughout the year The Eric Liddell Community run a wide range of community and fundraising events. Visit our What’s on page to learn more about our upcoming events.
Find us
We are located at Holy Corner in the Morningside area of Edinburgh easily accessible by bus. Visit our contact page to get directions and other helpful information.
Support us
As a registered charity, The Eric Liddell Community is dependent on the generous support of funds and time donated by individuals, groups and corporates to continue to run our crucial services.
