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
09:30 – 11:00
Yoga
Previous experience required and to be a member of U3A.
Contact Ann Kerrigan 0131 667 3761
10:00 – 13:30
Music Bug Classes
Sensory baby and toddler music classes with Catriona Mitchell 07366060860
13:00 – 15:00
Common Threads Craft Group
Come along and join our open group to crochet, knit and mend, with no prior experience necessary. Get together, socialise, and have fun! (Formerly known as ‘Crochet Group’)
Dates: 20th November, 4th and 18th December
For further information, please contact Fi at brownf@ericliddell.org
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
Pilates Higher Intermediate, Level 4
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
19:15 – 20:15
Pilates Plus Physio
With Tessa Santer – classes@pilatesplusphysio.co.uk or 07971778962
19:30 – 20:30
Pilates Advanced with Bea Alexander
Level 4
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 free activity will take place on the 14th and 28th November, 5th and 12th of December.
For further information, please contact Gus at harrowerg@ericliddell.org
*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
Hosted by The Eric Liddell Community every Tuesday in the South Wing.
Our tutor leads the class through a series of practices and welcomes new comers.
No experience necessary
Pay as you go – £6/person
Bring your own material including brushes
Access to the internet at home is required as the tutor will send you information about the subject or the week
Tablet/mobile or access to a printer – it’s useful to have your own copy of the subject to view during the class.
For further information, please contact frontdesk@ericliddell.org
18:30 – 19:30
Pilates Lower Intermediate with Katy Bromberg
Level 2 (Robertson Suite)
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
19:45 – 20:45
Pilates Higher Intermediate with Katy Bromberg
Level 3 (Robertson Suite)
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
Wednesday
10:00 – 12:00
Morningside Justice and Peace
Morningside Justice and Peace morning talks on a series of topics. Contact b.darcy20@gmail.com for more information.
10:00 – 12:00
Out & About Social Meet Up
We meet at The Eric Liddell Community at 10am every second Wednesday. All are welcome to join us for the walk and a coffee & chat afterwards. PLEASE NOTE, this is not a walking group. We go for gentle walks or take public transport to galleries/museums etc.
Dates:
– 15th November
– 29th November
– 13th December
To find out more or to book a space call Lyndsey on 07977007240, Gwen on 07746594884 or Rona on 07772276858
10:30 – 12:00
Tech Support Tap Into IT for Carers
If you have the basics, but struggle with certain things on your tablet, mobile or laptop, this is the space for you.
Dates: 15th November and 20th December
Contact Irene for more information at mccarthyi@ericliddell.org
10:30 – 11:30
Gardening
The Garden Project will be planting bulbs, indoors and outdoors (depending on the weather), and other nature based activities.
This open community activity is free for anyone to join.
Get in touch with Fi at BrownF@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1270 to find out more.
10:30 – 11:30
Morningside Justice & Peace
Dec. 6 Dr Sunny Bains, Scientist/Journalist, University College, London.
‘Artificial Intelligence: Promises and Threats.’
Dec. 13 Luke March, Professor of Post-Soviet and Comparative Politics, University of Edinburgh.
‘Russia’s war for its past and future.’
For further details, please click here
12:00 – 15:00
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.
For further information, please contact Fiona Brown at brownf@ericliddell.org
*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
09:30 – 10:30
Pilates Plus Physio
With Tessa Santer – classes@pilatesplusphysio.co.uk or 07971778962
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.
12:30 – 14:00
Wellbeing Lunches
The Wellbeing Lunch is a two course meal prepared by our fantastic community chef and it takes place every Thursday. 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 Irene at mccarthyi@ericliddell.org or call 0131 357 1277 to leave a voicemail.
13:30 – 15:00
Bookroom Barber
Haircuts for men on the 7th December – appointments only.
Our trained barber will give you a quick and quality haircut.
To make an appointment please call Irene at 0131 357 1278.
17:30 – 18:30
Pilates Lower Intermediate with Bea Alexander
Level 1 & 2 (South Wing)
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
18:45 – 19:45
Beginners & Refreshers Pilates with Bea Alexander
South Wing
For further information, please email classes@beaalexanderpilates.co.uk
10:30 – 11:30
Tai Chi for Carers
Otherwise known as meditation in motion, tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition based in martial arts that is now a popular low-impact exercise method involving slow movements and breath. Seated or standing.
Dates:
– 16th, 23rd and 30th November
– 7th, 14th and 21st December
For further details, please contact Irene McCarthy at mccarthyi@ericliddell.org
Friday
10:30 – 11:30
Strong & Steady Class
Reduce injury and falls, improve balance and strength, contact Jill Eccleston on 07955342344 or jilleccleston@hotmail.co.uk
11:00 – 12:00
Liddell Lyrics -Music (Dementia Inclusive Activity)
Each week, at Liddell Lyrics, different themes and song writing techniques will provide the stimulus to share your stories and ideas within a dementia inclusive group. A fun way to experience music and be creative.
This dementia inclusive activity aim to connect carers and people living with dementia with others in a similar situation to provide a sense of community.
Dates: 17th November, 1st and 15th December
For further information and to know more about the gathering dates, please contact Gus at harrowerg@ericliddell.org
13:00 – 15:00
Community Livingroom
Join us for a cosy afternoon with friends, games, a cuppa and lots of cheer. A no string attached get together welcoming all. This open community gathering is free for anyone to join.
Dates: 17th November, 1st and 15th December
For further information and to know more about the gathering dates, please contact Gus at harrowerg@ericliddell.org
13:00 – 14:30
Dance Exercise Class
John Robertson – 0131 664 5125
14:00 – 16:00
Mahjong
The gathering takes place every Friday.
Mahjong, one of the most popular games in the world! Developed in the 19th century China, it’s a fun tile-based table game. In honour of Chinese New Year, why not have a go at learning how to play from our talented instructor and join a friendly group of beginner players.
For further details, please contact Irene at mccarthyi@ericliddell.org
Saturday
Opening hours: 9:00 – 16:30
Café Connect open for hot/cold drinks, homemade cakes and more
Sunday
11:00 – 14:00
Crossroads Church
Michael Thomas michael.thomas41279@gmail.com / 07506 276788
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.
