July Members Update

Treasurer Volunteering Opportunity

Action Porty are looking for a new treasurer to join the team. Get in touch with them if you're interested or would like a chat with one of the board members.
For more information on the position and how to contact them, click on this link.

Up Coming Events

Bellfield has hosted many fun events so far this year and continues to have a very busy programme.
Don’t worry if you missed something as there are always more great events coming up. Here is what is coming next.

**South London Jazz Orchestra - Saturday 20th August 2022 7.45pm - 10pm**

South London Jazz Orchestra are part of the history of Bellfield. They offered us a Festival gig way back in the early days of Aug 2018. They are on tour again and Bellfield is one of their gigs. You can still get tickets now, for a night not to be missed South London Jazz Orchestra.

Into the Woods- 7-12 Aug at 10.25 am
Venue 39, theSpace on the mile (Radisson) 80 High Street

Bellfield's own #EdinburghYouthTheatre has a show on in the Edinburgh Fringe.

INTO THE WOODS!
A magical and twisted fairy story of what you would do to get what you want. Music and lyrics by #stephensonsheim and book by #jameslapine
Suitable for all ages.
Running time 50mins.

Tickets £10/ £8.50
Ticket link:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/into-the-woods-jr

**The Friday Café- every Friday from 10-12.30 Bellfield Foyer**

In recent weeks volunteers have launched the Friday Café which runs every Friday from 10-12:30 in the Bellfield Foyer. With pay what you feel home baking and a free taster session in arts, crafts and DIY it is a chance to connect with friendly faces and learn new skills in a relaxed space. Some of the highlights from the first café included homemade cinnamon buns, fresh coffee roasted at Bellfield, scones and jam, Motown and a beginners crochet class.
The café is open to all and is completely volunteer run, Ella our Volunteer Coordinator commented “We are so grateful of the community support we have received over the past few years it’s great that this funding allows us to give something back. We have a team of welcoming volunteers with the same desire to make connections in an enjoyable, fun space and an escape from the everyday pressures we all face.”
As well as a selection of pay what you feel home bakes and drinks, we have a line-up of optional skills sharing sessions which run from 11am-12pm every week, the plan for the next few weeks is as follows:
5th August- Making gift bags and boxes from wallpaper
12th August - Talk about Portobello Timebank
19th August- Mini bookbinding
26th August - All about beekeeping
2nd September- Rewiring a plug
9th September – Embroidery Stitches

Keep up to date or RSVP to the event on our Bellfield Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing you at the Friday Café soon.

Porty Food Map Event- The Portobello Book Shop on Thursday 11th August at 7.00pm- 8.00pm

Come and hear stories from some of the traders and other contributors who made it possible.
Tickets can be booked here, they range from free to £15 (which includes a copy of the book).
All proceeds go to support Portobello Central in opening Portobello Town Hall under community management.

Past Events

Bikefest was a great success, the sun was out, and many people were there to enjoy the event. There was something for everyone with a vast variety of bikes to try out including tandems, cargo bikes, a Penny Farthing and other interesting bikes. There was a lot of interest from people to try different bikes and everyone had great fun whilst learning something new.

The pop up event aimed to encourage Porty residents to celebrate cycling and encourage us all to travel more sustainably.

The Song Space class had their Summer Showcase 2022. Talented soloists and choir performers delighted the audience with their beautiful voices and characterful singing.
The song space team is having a short summer break and a new term will re- start on Monday 15th August (for more information check our website).

Meanwhile Italian band Bandakadabra who were touring the UK for the Jazz Festival also performed at Bellfield and everybody had a fantastic time.

Other News

Action Porty held an event in aid of AUGB Edinburgh, and raised funds and and tons of toiletries, shoes, food and medical supplie collect donations for Ukrainian refugees in Edinburgh. A big thank you to all of the generous Porty people.

Also a big thank you to those of you who joined Bellfield Weedathon to help weed and tidy up the front garden space.