Orwell Arts hosted a Pride disco, a celebration of all the wonderful diversity that makes up our community.

As the Summer term draws to a close, Orwell Arts gathered in the sunshine to celebrate St John’s Day.

Waterside Workshops opened its doors to show off all its creativity, from a brand new puppet show to a thriving garden, from homemade games to homemade tiffin!

The Garvald Makers shop hosted its first ‘Meet the Bakers’ event, where members of the public had the chance to meet the talented people behind their daily bread!

Mayfield House opened its doors for its annual Spring Fair, in a glorious celebration full of colour and creativity.

A sighting of a homemade Maypole at Orwell Arts can only mean one thing: Summer is near!

Nicole Tait shares her experience of her police officer brother visiting Orwell Arts.

Garvald Edinburgh and Craft Scotland are delighted to present an exhibition celebrating the skills and stories flourishing within Garvald’s craft workshops.

Members and staff from Garvald Mayfield House had a great time improving their skills at a silversmithing workshop.

Garvald Artist Annie Gutteridge was nominated for a ‘Rising Visionary’ Award at the ArtWorks Together Exhibition 2026.

Garvald Bakers have been awarded three medals at the Scottish Bread Championships 2026.

An update on all the wonderful things Mayfield House’s members’ reps have been working on since they launched in 2024.

Members and staff gathered at the Phoenix Centre to wish our CEO, Colum Pooler, all the best for the future.

Garvald Edinburgh have been selected as one of Waitrose Morningside’s local charities.

Orwell Arts celebrated their Festive Open Day, inviting the public to come and get crafty for Christmas.

The Media Workshop have had their film, The Bear Went Over the Mountain, selected for screening at the Oska Bright Film Festival.

Garvald Edinburgh was thrilled to be nominated for a Vegetarian For Life Award.

The Media Workshop have published their fourth issue of the Garvald Pigeon. This issue features drag troupe Drag Syndrome as their cover story.

Garvald Edinburgh welcomed Arc Scotland to the Phoenix Centre to deliver their Digital Empowerment Training course to both our Members and staff.