Find out below about the many activities which take place at Marchmont St Giles' Church Centre during the course of the week. Please get in touch with the organisation's contact to verify information on times/venues or to confirm that events are taking place -changes to timings may change at short notice - some vary according to demand, school term times etc.
Our Week at Marchmont St. Giles’
Sunday
The Minister Rev. Karen Watson on 447 4359
Session Clerk Sandy Anderson on 445 2658
The Choir Robert Parsons on 557 1257
Creche (0-3 years) Valerie Noble on 667 1180
Sunday Kidz Club (3+ years) Joan Wareham on 346 4058
Fair Trade Stall Contact: Angela Raynal on 337 3364 or Joan Ellam on 445 3814
A range of teas, coffees, dried goods, sweets and biscuits, supports growers worldwide with a fair price
The congregation is committed to Christian outreach and to share God’s love with all people.
Amongst other charities we support:
Christian Aid Contact: Frances Brown on 672 3329
Homeless Support Contact: Abigail Morrison on 667 6900, Mary Thornhill on 452 8744, or Margery Turnbull on 447 0833
We believe that the Church is for everyone.
If you would like to use the Church Centre, please contact the Church Secretary on 447 4359, between 10am and 1pm on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Monday
Baby Clinic 10.30 am-12 noon Inchkeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
An open access clinic that offers weight checks, advice, & monitoring of problems for babies.
Contact: The Grange Medical Group on 447 1646.
This class offers an introduction to the Ashtanga practice that gradually adds standing postures over the weeks.
Contact: Gillian Watt on
Tuesday
Marchmont Playgroup 9.30 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
The playgroup operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for children between the ages 2 1/4 to 4 years old. Through activities such as painting to riding tricycles, the children learn important skills such as sharing & socialisation.
Contact: Jane Stephenson at olly_jane@sierra.plus.com
Sing & Sign 10.00-11.00 am St. Giles Room
Classes that teach sign language for babies that includes a half an hour of singing & signing & social time.
Contact: Dee Armstrong at deearmstrong@singandsing.co.uk
Chest, Heart, & Stroke 10.00 am-12 noon Inchkeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
Support group for people who have had a stroke, particularly designed for younger persons.
Contact: Maggie Young on 447 5342.
Pilates 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Contact Janet Smith 01968 660205 for more details
3Ms Youth Partnership 6.00-8.00 pm Inchcolm Hall
Youth club involving a range of activities for youth from Grades P7-S1.
Contact: Lucy Howie on 444 3319 or Douglas Jeffrey on 664 5101.
Ashtanga Talk Through 6.30-8.00 pm St. Giles Room
Ashtanga style yoga where the instructor guides you, offers helpful adjustments, & keeps the class moving.
Contact: Chris Conn on
The Guild 7.30 pm fortnightly Inchkeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
The Guild’s meetings are open to all & are about invitation, encouragement, commitment, & fellowship for continuing growth in Christian faith through worship, prayer & action.
Contact: Eileen Dickson on 667 2265 or Helen Bennet on 228 1012.
(January & February meetings take place in the afternoon at 2.30pm)
Wednesday
Marchmont Playgroup 9.30 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
See Tuesday.
Contact: Jane Stephenson at olly_jane@sierra.plus.com
Ashtanga Talk Through 7.00-8.30 pm Skye Room
Ashtanga style yoga where the instructor guides you, offers helpful adjustments, & keeps the class moving.
Contact: James on 07769 681 685 or at james.w.howard@btinternet.com
Ladies’ Club 7.45-9.45 pm Inckeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
Church group designed for keeping fit, dancing, games, chat & outings such as walking in the summer.
Contact: Frances Brown on 672 3329
Thursday
Marchmont Playgroup 09.30 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
See Tuesday.
Contact: Jane Stephenson at olly_jane@sierra.plus.com
Pilates 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Contact Paua Bell
Rainbow Guides 5.45-6.45pm Inchkeith Room
Rainbows are the youngest group of the Girl Guiding family, for girls aged 5-7. Rainbows have fun and take part in all sorts of activities such as playing games, making things, listening to stories and singing songs. If you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or know anyone who would like to join us at Marchmont St Giles Rainbows, please get in touch.
Contact: Fiona Blackley on 0131 477 9148 or fiona_blackley@hotmail.com
Ashtanga Mysore 7.00-8.30 pm Skye Room
This is a self practice style class for Ashtanga yoga where you start your own practice at your own pace & the instructor provides help & advice.
Contact: James on
Friday
Manor School of Ballet 1.00-7.15 pm Church & Inchcolm Hall
Ballet, Jazz, & Tap classes for children between 2 ½ & 10 years old. Pupils are accepted from the age of 3 years old for Ballet & from the age of 7 years old for the Jazz & Tap classes.
Contact: The Manor School of Ballet on 334 0399 or www.manorschoolofballet.co.uk
La Otra Milonga 8.00 pm-12.00 am monthly Inchcolm Hall
Tango dance group that meets on the 3rd or 4th Friday of each month for tango & socialising.
Contact: Lucas Dixon at lucas.dixon@gmail.com
Teenage Yoga 4.30-5.30 pm St. Giles Room
This class is designed for teenagers & includes a range of varied physical asana, breath awareness, pranayama techniques, & a relaxation component.
Contact: Jess Dowie on 07881 927 313 or at jessdowie@hotmail.com
Hatha Beginners 6.00-7.00 pm St. Giles Room
Beginners Hatha Yoga class designed to strengthen & stretch every major muscle group, give a feeling of deep massage, & clear & calm the mind.
Contact: Jess Howie on
Ashtanga Beginners 6.00-7.00 pm Skye Room
This class offers an introduction to the Ashtanga practice that gradually adds standing postures over the weeks.
Contact: James on
Adult Dance Class 6.15-7.15 pm Inchcolm Hall
This is a beginner’s class for adults of any age wanting to get fit & exercise the fun way. You will learn Jazz movements, gentle stretches, & funky routines.
Contact: Emma on
Deep Stretch & Relaxation 7.30-8.45 pm Inchcolm Hall
This class offers a complete body workout designed to improve muscle tone, flexibility, aerobic fitness, & co-ordination & balance.
Contact: Louise Skelly on 466 5184.
Saturday
Tumble Tots 9.00 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
Classes designed for children aged from walking to 2 years old, 2 to 3 years old, & 3 years old to school age.
Contact: Jo Letelier-Lobos at jo.letelierlobos@tumbletots.com or on
The Guild Morning Coffee 10.30 am-12 noon Café Area
The second Saturday of each month from October until June.
Contact: Eileen Dickson on 667 2265 or Helen Bennet on 228 1012.
Ashtanga Full Talk Through 10.30 am-12.30 pm St. Giles Room
Ashtanga style yoga where the instructor guides you, offers helpful adjustments, & keeps the class moving.
Contact: Chris Conn on
Ongoing Renideo-Style Counsel Various Iona Room
Renideo helps identify your unique style during an initial private consultation & offers further services such as wardrobe analysis, makeup advice, & personal shopping.
Contact: Catherine on