Warm place with a friendly face

Council and community-run buildings that are open to the public, like libraries and community centres, where you can use our services and take part in activities in warm, welcoming spaces.

Preston, Seton, Gosford

Longniddry

Longniddry Community Centre

Monday 10am to 11am - Mindfulness Group, new members welcome

Monday 11.15am to 12.15pm - Gentle Yoga, new members welcome

Monday 1:30pm to 3pm - social table tennis, all levels welcome

Tuesday 9am to 10am - Badminton, new members welcome

Tuesday 10am to 11am - Line dancing, new members welcome

Tuesday 10am to 12 noon - Good Grief Cafe, new members welcome (last Tuesday of the month)

Tuesday 1:30pm to 3:00pm - social drop-in, suggested donation 50p

Tuesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm - pickleball - advanced level only

Wednesday 11am to 1pm - Knit and natter, new members welcome

Wednesday 11:30am to 12:15pm - Zumba Gold - bookings via Ruth Hunter Pepper, 07785 707683 or figaroroo@yahoo.co.uk or website: rhunterpepper.zumba.com

Wednesday 1pm to 2pm - Chair based Yoga, new members welcome

Wednesday 2pm to 4pm - Craft group, new members welcome

Wednesdays 3pm to 5pm - Games Club, free entry, coffee/tea/juice and many board games available

Wednesday 7.15pm to 8:30pm - pickleball for all

Thursday 9.00am to 11am - social table tennis - all levels welcome

Thursday 11:30am to 1:30pm - pickleball - beginners level, new members welcome

Thursday 1pm to 3pm - Needles and pins, new members welcome

Thursday 1:30pm - Longniddry Walkers and Talkers leader-led walks (short walk only)

Friday 9:15am to 10:15am - Body Conditioning 

 

The café is open:

Monday - 9am to 3pm and 5:30pm to 7pm

Tuesday - 9am to 4:30pm

Wednesday - 9am to 8:30pm

Thursday - 9am to 3pm

Friday - 9am to 11:30am

 

Longniddry Parish Church

Monday 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Seated Aerobics - £4 per class, please bring correct change

Monday 1:45pm for 2pm-  Film Club (November to February) - film screening followed by tea and coffee - free

Tuesday 2pm to 4pm - New Age Kurling - free - bookings via Derek on 01875 853322 or 07980 987796 or email derekg.smith@btinternet.com

Wednesday Club 2:30pm to 4pm - activities, tea, coffee and chat for senior citizens, all welcome - contact Janet Anderson on janetflanderson@btinternet or 07766574123 - booking is not essential

Thursday 10:30am to midday - Sporting Memories Group every, tea/coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge and anyone is welcome

 

Longniddry Library

Your local library is here to help anyone who needs support. Stay warm, stay safe and stay connected.

Find out what's available at Longniddry Library

 

Cockenzie and Port Seton

Port Seton Community Centre

  • drop-in emergency fuel payments available to Cockenzie and Port Seton residents
  • drop-in pantry - Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Sat 10am to 1pm
  • café open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm

Monday 10am to 12pm - Pickleball

Monday 12pm to 2pm – walking football (Over 60's) including a lunch in Port Seton Centre Café - contact vandadow1@gmail.com to book

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm - Skills Share Group with free tea and coffee

Wednesday midday - over 60s lunch - £3.50 which includes soup, sandwich, sweet treat and coffee/tea - transport is available for those who require.

Friday 10am to midday - Pickleball

Once a month on Friday 11am to 1pm Brew and Blether - closed group for over 80s once a month - transport is available for those who need it

For all groups and services, please contact Port Seton Centre to register for a place.

 

Port Seton Bowling Club

First Tuesday of the month 1:30pm to 4pm - over 50's afternoon - live entertainment, tea and coffee, sausage rolls and biscuits - £3.50 entry

 

Port Seton Library

Your local library is here to help anyone who needs support. Stay warm, stay safe and stay connected.

Find out what's available at Port Seton Library

 

Chalmers Parish Church

Every second Tuesday 2pm to 3.30pm - Chest, Heart and Stroke group

Every second Wednesday of each month 1:30pm to 3pm - coffee afternoon - no set price but donations are encouraged

Last Wednesday of each month 10am till midday - coffee morning (max cost £2)

Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm -CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) - held in the Chalmers Church Coffee Lounge (entrance via Osborne Terrace). Teas, coffees and light refreshments. Free of charge. 

Fridays 9:30am to 10:15am - Stretch and Strength

Friday 10:45am to 11:45am - Keep Fit

 

Old Parish Church

The Drop In – First Friday of every month - tea, coffee, home baking. No entry fee but donations are accepted and appreciated.

 

Prestonpans

Pennypit Centre

Weekdays - Café open 9am to 3pm (dog friendly)

Monday  9am to 2:30pm - Brew and Blether

Mondays 10 am to 11 am - line dancing - £5

Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm - free book library

Monday - puppuchino - £1 for puppuchino and doggy cake

Monday 4pm to 5pm - Simple Yoga

Tuesday 9:30 am to 10:30am - Shoogle - £7.50

Wednesday - 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Art with Angela - free

Wednesday - 6:30 pm to 7:30pm - Rumba Fitness - £5

Thursday 1pm to 4pm - computer and wellbeing class

Friday 9:30am to 1pm - computer and wellbeing class

 

Pennypit Development Trust

Drop-in emergency fuel payments.

Monday 9:30am to 12pm - Community Cooking Group - contact Ruth on 01875 813107 or ruth.davie@pennypittrust.com to book

Monday 10:30am to 11:30am - Time 4 Tea - a catch up, cuppa and bite to eat held at Prestonpans Legion - contact Lisa on 07534626804 to book

Tuesday 10:30am to 11:30am - Walking Football - held at Pennypit 5 a-side pitches with an optional lunch at the Legion afterwards

Thursday 12pm to 1:30pm - Lunch with the Bunch - a tasty lunch and a blether held at Prestonpans Legion - contact Lisa on 07534626804 to book

Friday - Pennypit Deliveries - deliveries of hot nutritious meals to those over 60, disabled or housebound - contact Lisa on 07534626804 for details

 

Food pantries

Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 1pm at the Pennypit Trust Community Kitchen - free pantry and toiletries bank

Saturday 11am to 1pm - Saturday Kitchen - join Pennypit Community Development Trust at their Community Kitchen for free breakfast rolls - part of the pantry service. Contact Euan for information on 0772152932

 

Prestonpans Legion

Monday 11:30am to 1:30pm - Time for Tea - light meal includes transport if required

Thursday - 12pm to 1:30pm - run by Pennypit Community Development Trust - includes transport if required

 

Prestonpans Labour Club

Wednesdays 12:30pm to around 2.00pm - light lunch

 

Prestonpans Library

Your local library is here to help anyone who needs support. Stay warm, stay safe and stay connected.

Find out what's available at Prestonpans Library

 

Lighthouse Hub

  • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - Café open 10am to 3pm
  • Tuesday 9:30am to 11am - Baby and Toddler Group
  • Monday - Food Bank – a referral is required to use this service

 

Prestonpans Community Centre

Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm - free book library

Mondays 12:45pm to 1:45pm - gentle exercise

Monday 1pm to 2pm - friendship group

Monday 1:30pm to 3:30pm - Badminton

Monday 4pm to 5pm - Knit and natter group - free to attend

Tuesday 10am to midday - Pickleball - £2.50

Tuesday 11am to midday - paper craft and chat - free

Tuesday 1:15 to 3:45pm - tea dance - £3.50

Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm - Gardening Group - free

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm - carpet bowls - free

Wednesday 3pm to 4pm carpet bowls - free

Thursday 10am to 11am - Simple Yoga

Thursday 11am to 12.30pm - Pals in the Pans - free

Thursdays 12:30pm to 1:15pm - Zumba - £5

Thursday 1:30pm to 3.30pm - Quilters

Friday 10am to 11am - yoga - £5

The café is open Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 3pm

 

Dads Work

Pantry - read more on: Facebook.com/DadsWorkEastLothian or contact Kevin 07833741768