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Book you tickets quickly for The Bohemians Edinburgh Fringe concert, To Broadway and Back Again. Featuring music from Kinky Boots, Come from Away, Sister Act, Les Misérables and many more! There’s something for everyone and you’re guaranteed to leave the venue singing and dancing!

Performances take place at Edinburgh New Town Church on 27 and 28 August. For tickets see the Fringe website. Or, to book without booking fee please contact Alison McKay, alisonmckay@hotmail.co.uk or 07708473171

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Coffee mornings are legendary. Our bakers are amongst the very best you will find.

Come along and find out for yourself.

Join us at East Craigs Church Centre for a fun-filled family afternoon! Book your place now.

Children don’t forget to bring your adult along! This will be a fun afternoon of craft, story, games and refreshments.

At a service held last night, 10 March 2026, in Corstorphine Old (worship centre for Corstorphine Old and New Parish Church), Elaine Wood was ordained and welcomed by the Presbytery of Edinburgh and Lothian as Deacon and Church Assistant. She is now – officially – Elaine Wood, DCS.

More than 150 attended the service and the reception that followed, including 30 fellow Deacons and Church ministers.

With huge thanks to the Hospitality Team who once again pulled out all the stops to provide a supper for all who attended.

Our much loved resident band – Bristo Community Concert Band, are back! Pop the date for their Spring Concert in your diary now.

Sat 7 March at 3.00pm at Craigsbank Church.

Tickets available on the door.

Church Musician

Temporary contract for 6 months

This is a joyful opportunity to be the church musician for a congregation that loves music. 

Key details
Primary role: playing at our 10.30am Sunday morning service
Secondary role: (if available) lead rehearsals for Craigsbank Singers & Musicians.
If you are interested or know of anyone who might be, please contact:  Rev Alan Childs, 19 Craigs Bank, Edinburgh EH12 8HD
Tel: 0131 334 6365  E: achilds@churchofscotland.org.uk.

Mother & Baby Group Facilitator

We are looking for a warm and welcoming Mother & Baby Group Facilitator to lead a new weekly group for parents and babies in the West Craigs & Maybury area.
This is a part-time, temporary role for 3 hours per week, supporting a 6-month pilot project, running on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12noon at the Turnhouse Golf Course Clubhouse. The role involves developing and facilitating a friendly, inclusive space where parents can meet, share experiences, and build confidence in early parenthood. Lived experience of parenting and strong people skills are highly valued.

Key details
Hours: 3 hours per week (Wednesday mornings)
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Pay: £15 per hour
Location: Turnhouse Golf Club
Employer: Corstorphine Old and New
Closing date: 9 January 2026
For more information or to express interest, please contact achilds@craigsbankchurch.org.uk.

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