Five Qs with – Creative Writing tutor, Helen Evans

Five Qs with – Creative Writing tutor, Helen Evans

Our Midlothian Men’s Group students recently published a collection of flash and micro fiction (link below). Here we speak to Creative Writing tutor, Helen Evans, about the group, her involvement with it and her tips for getting started writing… How did you get involved with the group? I first met the Midlothian Men’s Group in […]

New Learning Hub and Office for Mid & East service!

New Learning Hub and Office for Mid & East service!

We are thrilled to announce that after ten years of outreach in Mid and East Lothian, working with adults in recovery from substance use or with current or past involvement with criminal justice, we now have a local office and established classroom space. With the service supporting people looking to progress into education, training and […]

New Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project!

New Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project!

We are excited to be offering a new skills development project – Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project (SSMP) – for students interested in learning a variety of skills based in the heritage sector, including archaeology, building surveying and recording, database logging, and even tour guiding. Funded by Make Your Mark, who work to increase the number […]

Showcase of Creativity – photo gallery

Showcase of Creativity – photo gallery

Our first ever Showcase of Creativity, held last month in St Cecilia’s Hall, was attended by over 100 people, all coming together to witness the creative talents of the people we support! The event was put together by, and featured the work of, our students, taking in photography, artwork, writing, video, performance and writing workshops. […]