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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan Room\n\nThursdays from 6th August – 2pm til 2:50pm \nA weekly 50-minute Qigong class. Reduce stress and increase energy levels through focus on breath\, posture\, and gentle movements. All the exercises can be done standing or seated. Expect to have some fun! \nQigong is the cultivation of energy through movement\, breath\, and intention. Qigong movements are slow\, smooth\, and intentional. \nThese classes will be led by Emma Young\, who some of you might know from our Tai Chi classes \nTo find out more or to book your spot\, please contact us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWeekly\, on Thursdays\n£6 (paid by cash or card each week on arrival)\n2 pm – 2:50 pm\nFor adults (minimum age 18) \nSpaces are limited. Get in touch asap if you are keen.\nEmail us at events@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/qigong/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION:Spaces available for those who can attend weekly! Please contact events@duncanplace.org to join us. Spaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis is a chair-modified yoga class which is suitable for all ages. This class gives chair-based variations on the classic poses – you will find your mountain and warrior poses here! \nWhilst the focus is about maintaining strength and flexibility it’s still a very relaxing class. This hour long chair yoga class will include yoga poses\, gentle yoga flows and stretching sequences\, pranayama (breathing practices)\, some meditation and of course relaxation. \n**Please arrive five minutes beforehand so classes can start on time.** \n\n\n\n\n \nClasses led by Yoga Teacher Yonnie Fraser\n\n\n\nYonnie has worked with children and young people in creative projects all over Scotland for the last 25 years. She would often begin the day by guiding staff and children through a short yoga practice and her commitment to furthering her yoga training and teaching stemmed from this time. Yonnie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in a small yoga studio in Jaipur and has since gone on to train in yoga mudra\, family yoga\, yoga and autism and chair yoga. Her yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and (being older herself) she loves working with seniors as well as all the other ages! She has recently completed an advanced yoga teacher training in psychologically-sensitive Yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAdd your name to the waiting listevents@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/chair-yoga-thursdays-3/2026-08-20/
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\n\n\nHave you practiced Tai Chi before and are looking for a new class to join\, or to return after a break away from learning? Our Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nThis block is currently in progress. If you would like information on joining the next 8-week block\, please email events@duncanplace.org and we can let you know if there are spaces available. \n\nThis is a Duncan Place Community Hub event.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-advanced-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith Constituency Labour Party
DESCRIPTION:Big Links room\n\nTeam meeting – private booking
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/edinburgh-north-eastern-leith-constituency-labour-party/
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SUMMARY:Duncan Place Community Choir
DESCRIPTION:Big Links room\n\nSummer/Autumn block – Tue 18th August to Tue 6th October.\nAt the moment\, we have a couple of spaces available for anyone interested in joining our Community Choir.\nTuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm\nOur choir generally runs in eight-week blocks\, costing £45\, which is to be paid in advance of the block starting.  \nPlease email us at events@duncanplace.org. if you would like to join us.  This will be on a ‘first come – first served’ basis. \n\nWhat to expect…\nDuncan Place Community Choir (DPCC) started in October 2023. In early 2023 we reached out to community members to discover what they wanted from a community events programme. Top of the list was a community choir\, and after an initial planning meeting with interested community members in July 2023\, our choir first sang together a couple of months later. \n We welcome all singers over the age of 18 whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned singer. There are no auditions\, and everything is learned by ear\, you do not need to read music. We sing acapella enjoying a range of material from folk\, pop\, gospel\, and traditional songs in other languages. Songs that celebrate community\, nature\, and humanity feature highly in the repertoire. \n Choir leader Seraph Davidson is a member of the Natural Voice Network who believe that ‘singing is everybody’s birthright.’ At DPCC we aim to be inclusive and accessible to all so if you have any particular needs\, please speak to us so that we can work out how the choir can work for you. \n Singing in a choir can be a wonderful boost to your health and wellbeing. It’s a proven way to reduce stress levels and it is an effective way to build community. If you are looking for a warm\, welcoming choir then this is the choir for you. \nTimes and dates\nWe meet on Tuesday evenings (check block dates) and sing from 7pm – 8.45pm\, with a short break around 8pm. Arrival is from 6.45pm. \nThe choir usually meets in blocks of between seven to ten weeks and ideally choir members should aim to have an attendance of 75% or more for the benefit of the choir.  We rarely issue homework or learning tracks\, which is an aspect that our singers really enjoy. This reduces additional demand on your time outside of the Tuesday night sessions.  \nFees\nOur choir generally runs in eight-week blocks\, costing £45\, which is to be paid in advance of the block starting.    \nPerformances\nTo date\, DPCC have performed in-house for various events and at Leith Gala. We had a great time\, and the feedback was wonderful. We will likely branch out and do more community gigs\, particularly around the Leith area and for causes that align with Duncan Place Community Hub.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/duncan-place-community-choir-2/
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SUMMARY:Academy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wee Duncan\n\nAcademy Arts – Art group. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease contact the course 0rganiser for more information.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/academy-arts/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Duncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) - Big Duncan room
DESCRIPTION:Craft Group\n\n\nOur Friday morning craft group meet weekly from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm.  It’s a self-led craft group where folks work on whatever they’d like to.  We have a huge craft cupboard filled with crafty materials for you to delve into\, or why don’t you bring in a project from home you’ve been trying to dedicate time and space to work on. \n\nThe craft group are a friendly bunch and welcome new members.  They’re also happy to share tips and ideas on craft projects.  Send us an email at events@duncanplace.org if you’d like to come along. The group is for adults aged 16 and over\, and it costs £2 to come along each week.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/craft-group-2-2-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Beginner friendly
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\n\nBeginner Friendly – suitable for folks brand new to Tai Chi\, or folks wishing to return to the early stages of learning. \nOur Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nWe currently have some spaces available for this block.  If you would like to attend\, click the button or email events@duncanplace.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\nThis class is part of the Duncan Place Community Events Programme
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-advanced-beginners-2-2-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Intermediate/Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\nIntermediate/Advanced –  suitable for those that have a good grasp of Tai Chi\, or those returning to learning after a break. \nOur Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nNot suitable for complete beginners. \nThis block is currently in progress. If you would like information on joining the next 8-week block\, please email events@duncanplace.org and we can let you know if there are spaces available. \n\n\nThis class is part of the Duncan Place Community Events Programme
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-intermediate-3-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan Room\n\nThursdays from 6th August – 2pm til 2:50pm \nA weekly 50-minute Qigong class. Reduce stress and increase energy levels through focus on breath\, posture\, and gentle movements. All the exercises can be done standing or seated. Expect to have some fun! \nQigong is the cultivation of energy through movement\, breath\, and intention. Qigong movements are slow\, smooth\, and intentional. \nThese classes will be led by Emma Young\, who some of you might know from our Tai Chi classes \nTo find out more or to book your spot\, please contact us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWeekly\, on Thursdays\n£6 (paid by cash or card each week on arrival)\n2 pm – 2:50 pm\nFor adults (minimum age 18) \nSpaces are limited. Get in touch asap if you are keen.\nEmail us at events@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/qigong/2026-08-13/
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION:Spaces available for those who can attend weekly! Please contact events@duncanplace.org to join us. Spaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis is a chair-modified yoga class which is suitable for all ages. This class gives chair-based variations on the classic poses – you will find your mountain and warrior poses here! \nWhilst the focus is about maintaining strength and flexibility it’s still a very relaxing class. This hour long chair yoga class will include yoga poses\, gentle yoga flows and stretching sequences\, pranayama (breathing practices)\, some meditation and of course relaxation. \n**Please arrive five minutes beforehand so classes can start on time.** \n\n\n\n\n \nClasses led by Yoga Teacher Yonnie Fraser\n\n\n\nYonnie has worked with children and young people in creative projects all over Scotland for the last 25 years. She would often begin the day by guiding staff and children through a short yoga practice and her commitment to furthering her yoga training and teaching stemmed from this time. Yonnie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in a small yoga studio in Jaipur and has since gone on to train in yoga mudra\, family yoga\, yoga and autism and chair yoga. Her yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and (being older herself) she loves working with seniors as well as all the other ages! She has recently completed an advanced yoga teacher training in psychologically-sensitive Yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAdd your name to the waiting listevents@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/chair-yoga-thursdays-3/2026-08-13/
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SUMMARY:Laughter for Health and Happiness
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held weekly each Thursday. \nPlaces available! \nAs spaces are limited\, this class is suitable for people who would be able to attend the class regularly. After you have attended your first class\, if you intend to come back (which we’re sure you will) and if we are able to offer you a place\, you can let us know on the day to expect you at future weekly classes. \nAdditionally\, as spaces are limited\, this class is for people living locally in Leith and the surrounding areas\, and for people who are able to attend the class regularly. \nPlease see our Eventbrite page for more information or contact us at events@duncanplace.org  \nTo enquire about joining the class\, please email us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWhat To Expect\nJoin our Laughter For Health & Happiness classes with Laughter Consultant and Health & Wellbeing coach Jo Bluett. We’re delighted to have Jo lead these sessions and share her knowledge\, skills and passion in a fun\, healthy and accessible way with our community. Jo says “Therapeutic laughter gives us a total wellbeing workout and helps us to feel amazing on all levels – physically\, mentally\, emotionally and spiritually.” \n\nLaugh yourself happier and healthier!\nThe benefits of laughter include:\nlifts our mood\nreduces pain and inflammation\nboosts our immune system\nimproves our breathing\nlowers blood pressure\nimproves our heart (or cardiovascular) health\nboosts oxygen supply\nreduces stress and tension\nimproves our social connection\nbuilds resilience and positivity\nbuilds confidence and self-esteem\nboosts our creativity\n\nYou can get a taster of what our Laughter for Health & Happiness classes might look like by watching this short two-minute video on the BBC website\, which features Jo talking about Edinburgh Laughter Club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05lkp75 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Jo\n \nJo Bluett started Edinburgh Laughter Club in 2010 and then set up Laughter For Health in 2012 after discovering that laughter profoundly helped her to manage her own chronic health issues. Laughter for Jo became a daily tool to manage mood\, reduce pain\, build resilience and boost health and happiness which she then wanted to share with others. \nJo ran Edinburgh Laughter Club for 10 years totally voluntarily to become one of the most successful laughter clubs in the UK (the first club to run weekly sessions and the first to secure funding from the NHS). Together with her regular members\, they raised over £25K for local charities – doing good and feeling good! \n\nPayments – Please Read\nPayments for these classes can be made here on Eventbrite\, however\, please be advised that Eventbrite add their own non-refundable fee to the ticket price which they collect. Alternatively\, you can email us at events@duncanplace.org and we can send you a payment link without an additional fee. After your first class\, payments can be made in person each week at Duncan Place via card or cash. \nChoosing Your Payment Amount – Please Read\n£6 = Our Standard Class Fee is for people who have a steady income (from any source) and are able to occasionally attend paid events or classes. \nAlternative options \n£4 = The Reduced Class Fee is an alternative option for people who have an unsteady or low income\, are not often able to attend paid events or classes\, and would really struggle to pay the standard class cost of £6. \n£8 = Class Fee + is an alternative option for people who have more disposable income and are able to regularly attend paid events or classes. This option also helps us sustain the reduced priced option. \nWith these three options\, it is also completely OK to pick different payment options at each class. You get to choose exactly what you pay according to what you can genuinely afford. We only ask that you do a little bit of self-reflection before choosing your price point. You may find yourself somewhere between price points and that is fine. You get to choose which price point fits most comfortably at any given time. \nParticipant Information\nPlease arrive five or ten minutes before the class starts – latecomers may not be admitted. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing allowing movement – light layers are best as we can warm up and cool down quickly between different stages of the class. \nPart of the session includes laughter meditation where you have the option of lying down (or you can be seated in a chair). If you have a favourite yoga mat or blanket you’d like to bring along\, please do\, however we also have a limited supply of them here that you can use on the day. \nThese Laughter For Health & Happiness classes are totally inclusive and welcome everyone of all fitness levels and mobility; wheelchair users are welcome (as are Carers and Support Workers for those who need physical assistance) and people who find it difficult to stand or cope with moving around can do the whole class seated. \nThese classes will include elements of Laughter Yoga which is an aerobic exercise that may not be suitable for people suffering from uncontrolled blood pressure\, heart disease\, epilepsy\, any kind of hernia\, severe back pain\, abdominal surgery within the last 3 months and major psychiatric conditions. If these conditions do not apply but during the class you experience pain\, discomfort or breathlessness then take a break – have a seat and take some time out to rest – and perhaps then continue with restraint or more gently. If you have any doubt about continuing then simply stop. If you are unsure as to whether you should participate – please consult your GP before attending.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/laughter-for-health-and-wellbeing/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T091500
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\n\n\nHave you practiced Tai Chi before and are looking for a new class to join\, or to return after a break away from learning? Our Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nThis block is currently in progress. If you would like information on joining the next 8-week block\, please email events@duncanplace.org and we can let you know if there are spaces available. \n\nThis is a Duncan Place Community Hub event.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-advanced-3/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Posse LGBT+ H&W
DESCRIPTION:Big Links room\n\nCoffee Posse – \nA safe\, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people aged 50+ to enjoy a brew and a chat. \nJoin Coffee Posse to meet new people\, reconnect with old friends\, and engage with your local community. There will be some gentle\, no-pressure relaxed social activities to help folks introduce themselves and get to know each other. \nrun by LGBT+ Health and Wellbeing – For more information\, please visit their website
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/coffee-posse-lgbt-hw/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T181500
DTSTAMP:20260817T100400Z
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SUMMARY:Academy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wee Duncan\n\nAcademy Arts – Art group. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease contact the course 0rganiser for more information.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/academy-arts/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Duncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) - Big Duncan room
DESCRIPTION:Craft Group\n\n\nOur Friday morning craft group meet weekly from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm.  It’s a self-led craft group where folks work on whatever they’d like to.  We have a huge craft cupboard filled with crafty materials for you to delve into\, or why don’t you bring in a project from home you’ve been trying to dedicate time and space to work on. \n\nThe craft group are a friendly bunch and welcome new members.  They’re also happy to share tips and ideas on craft projects.  Send us an email at events@duncanplace.org if you’d like to come along. The group is for adults aged 16 and over\, and it costs £2 to come along each week.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/craft-group-2-2-2/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T200000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Beginner friendly
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\n\nBeginner Friendly – suitable for folks brand new to Tai Chi\, or folks wishing to return to the early stages of learning. \nOur Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nWe currently have some spaces available for this block.  If you would like to attend\, click the button or email events@duncanplace.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\nThis class is part of the Duncan Place Community Events Programme
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-advanced-beginners-2-2-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T193000
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SUMMARY:Duncan Place Music Circle
DESCRIPTION:Music Circles provide us with the perfect way to have fun\, express ourselves\, beat stress and connect with our community. In our Community Music Circle\, we will create ‘in the moment’ music with drums\, percussion\, voices and other easy to play melodic instruments. Join in whatever way you can and are comfortable with. Drums and percussion provided (or bring your own). \nMusic Circle information\nThere’s no need to book. Just come along. \nStart time is 7:30pm (running until 8:45pm). Please arrive five/ten minutes before the start time. \nOur music circles are for adults (minimum age 16). \nEach session costs £3\, paid by cash or card at the reception desk when you arrive. \nWe welcome Morag from Moving Music to lead our music circles. \nIf you have any questions\, please email events@duncanplace.org or call 0131 3644351. \nMorag from Moving Music\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nMorag is a qualified Drum Circle Facilitator\, Music Medicine Practitioner\, and Social Worker. Morag is also trained to deliver sessions in Expressive Rhythm stories and Rythym2Recovery. \nMorag has over 20 years’ experience providing opportunities for individuals and communities to explore the moving power of music. She has worked with people from all walks of life and is passionate in her belief that we are all musicians. Using easy to play and unusual instruments her inclusive friendly and fun approach creates a safe space to play. Participants will be supported to grow in skills and confidence and to discover and awaken their own inner music.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/duncan-place-music-circle/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T190000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Intermediate/Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\nIntermediate/Advanced –  suitable for those that have a good grasp of Tai Chi\, or those returning to learning after a break. \nOur Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nNot suitable for beginners. \nWe currently have some spaces available for this block.  If you would like to attend\, click the button or email events@duncanplace.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\nThis class is part of the Duncan Place Community Events Programme
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-intermediate-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T140000
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan Room\n\nThursdays from 6th August – 2pm til 2:50pm \nA weekly 50-minute Qigong class. Reduce stress and increase energy levels through focus on breath\, posture\, and gentle movements. All the exercises can be done standing or seated. Expect to have some fun! \nQigong is the cultivation of energy through movement\, breath\, and intention. Qigong movements are slow\, smooth\, and intentional. \nThese classes will be led by Emma Young\, who some of you might know from our Tai Chi classes \nTo find out more or to book your spot\, please contact us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWeekly\, on Thursdays\n£6 (paid by cash or card each week on arrival)\n2 pm – 2:50 pm\nFor adults (minimum age 18) \nSpaces are limited. Get in touch asap if you are keen.\nEmail us at events@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/qigong/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION:Spaces available for those who can attend weekly! Please contact events@duncanplace.org to join us. Spaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis is a chair-modified yoga class which is suitable for all ages. This class gives chair-based variations on the classic poses – you will find your mountain and warrior poses here! \nWhilst the focus is about maintaining strength and flexibility it’s still a very relaxing class. This hour long chair yoga class will include yoga poses\, gentle yoga flows and stretching sequences\, pranayama (breathing practices)\, some meditation and of course relaxation. \n**Please arrive five minutes beforehand so classes can start on time.** \n\n\n\n\n \nClasses led by Yoga Teacher Yonnie Fraser\n\n\n\nYonnie has worked with children and young people in creative projects all over Scotland for the last 25 years. She would often begin the day by guiding staff and children through a short yoga practice and her commitment to furthering her yoga training and teaching stemmed from this time. Yonnie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in a small yoga studio in Jaipur and has since gone on to train in yoga mudra\, family yoga\, yoga and autism and chair yoga. Her yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and (being older herself) she loves working with seniors as well as all the other ages! She has recently completed an advanced yoga teacher training in psychologically-sensitive Yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAdd your name to the waiting listevents@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/chair-yoga-thursdays-3/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:Laughter for Health and Happiness
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held weekly each Thursday. \nPlaces available! \nAs spaces are limited\, this class is suitable for people who would be able to attend the class regularly. After you have attended your first class\, if you intend to come back (which we’re sure you will) and if we are able to offer you a place\, you can let us know on the day to expect you at future weekly classes. \nAdditionally\, as spaces are limited\, this class is for people living locally in Leith and the surrounding areas\, and for people who are able to attend the class regularly. \nPlease see our Eventbrite page for more information or contact us at events@duncanplace.org  \nTo enquire about joining the class\, please email us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWhat To Expect\nJoin our Laughter For Health & Happiness classes with Laughter Consultant and Health & Wellbeing coach Jo Bluett. We’re delighted to have Jo lead these sessions and share her knowledge\, skills and passion in a fun\, healthy and accessible way with our community. Jo says “Therapeutic laughter gives us a total wellbeing workout and helps us to feel amazing on all levels – physically\, mentally\, emotionally and spiritually.” \n\nLaugh yourself happier and healthier!\nThe benefits of laughter include:\nlifts our mood\nreduces pain and inflammation\nboosts our immune system\nimproves our breathing\nlowers blood pressure\nimproves our heart (or cardiovascular) health\nboosts oxygen supply\nreduces stress and tension\nimproves our social connection\nbuilds resilience and positivity\nbuilds confidence and self-esteem\nboosts our creativity\n\nYou can get a taster of what our Laughter for Health & Happiness classes might look like by watching this short two-minute video on the BBC website\, which features Jo talking about Edinburgh Laughter Club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05lkp75 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Jo\n \nJo Bluett started Edinburgh Laughter Club in 2010 and then set up Laughter For Health in 2012 after discovering that laughter profoundly helped her to manage her own chronic health issues. Laughter for Jo became a daily tool to manage mood\, reduce pain\, build resilience and boost health and happiness which she then wanted to share with others. \nJo ran Edinburgh Laughter Club for 10 years totally voluntarily to become one of the most successful laughter clubs in the UK (the first club to run weekly sessions and the first to secure funding from the NHS). Together with her regular members\, they raised over £25K for local charities – doing good and feeling good! \n\nPayments – Please Read\nPayments for these classes can be made here on Eventbrite\, however\, please be advised that Eventbrite add their own non-refundable fee to the ticket price which they collect. Alternatively\, you can email us at events@duncanplace.org and we can send you a payment link without an additional fee. After your first class\, payments can be made in person each week at Duncan Place via card or cash. \nChoosing Your Payment Amount – Please Read\n£6 = Our Standard Class Fee is for people who have a steady income (from any source) and are able to occasionally attend paid events or classes. \nAlternative options \n£4 = The Reduced Class Fee is an alternative option for people who have an unsteady or low income\, are not often able to attend paid events or classes\, and would really struggle to pay the standard class cost of £6. \n£8 = Class Fee + is an alternative option for people who have more disposable income and are able to regularly attend paid events or classes. This option also helps us sustain the reduced priced option. \nWith these three options\, it is also completely OK to pick different payment options at each class. You get to choose exactly what you pay according to what you can genuinely afford. We only ask that you do a little bit of self-reflection before choosing your price point. You may find yourself somewhere between price points and that is fine. You get to choose which price point fits most comfortably at any given time. \nParticipant Information\nPlease arrive five or ten minutes before the class starts – latecomers may not be admitted. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing allowing movement – light layers are best as we can warm up and cool down quickly between different stages of the class. \nPart of the session includes laughter meditation where you have the option of lying down (or you can be seated in a chair). If you have a favourite yoga mat or blanket you’d like to bring along\, please do\, however we also have a limited supply of them here that you can use on the day. \nThese Laughter For Health & Happiness classes are totally inclusive and welcome everyone of all fitness levels and mobility; wheelchair users are welcome (as are Carers and Support Workers for those who need physical assistance) and people who find it difficult to stand or cope with moving around can do the whole class seated. \nThese classes will include elements of Laughter Yoga which is an aerobic exercise that may not be suitable for people suffering from uncontrolled blood pressure\, heart disease\, epilepsy\, any kind of hernia\, severe back pain\, abdominal surgery within the last 3 months and major psychiatric conditions. If these conditions do not apply but during the class you experience pain\, discomfort or breathlessness then take a break – have a seat and take some time out to rest – and perhaps then continue with restraint or more gently. If you have any doubt about continuing then simply stop. If you are unsure as to whether you should participate – please consult your GP before attending.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/laughter-for-health-and-wellbeing/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Big Duncan room\n\n\n\n\nHave you practiced Tai Chi before and are looking for a new class to join\, or to return after a break away from learning? Our Tai Chi Chuan classes run in 8-week prepaid blocks (currently £40) and are taught by Emma Young who has over 30 years’ experience in the long yang form. We’ve had some really lovely feedback over the past three years\, about Emma’s teaching style. \nWe currently have some spaces available for this block.  If you would like to attend\, click the button or email events@duncanplace.org to reserve your spot. \n\nThis class is part of the Duncan Place Community Events Programme
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/tai-chi-advanced-3-2/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T181500
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SUMMARY:Academy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wee Duncan\n\nAcademy Arts – Art group. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease contact the course 0rganiser for more information.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/academy-arts/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T113000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday class is currently full. Please email events@duncanplace.org to be added to the waiting list\, and we will contact you if a place becomes available.  Alternatively\, we also run a Thursday 12:30 pm class\, which currently has spaces. Please email us to enquire.  (Spaces are for weekly attendance) \nThis is a chair-modified yoga class which is suitable for all ages. This class gives chair-based variations on the classic poses – you will find your mountain and warrior poses here! \nWhilst the focus is about maintaining strength and flexibility it’s still a very relaxing class. This hour long chair yoga class will include yoga poses\, gentle yoga flows and stretching sequences\, pranayama (breathing practices)\, some meditation and of course relaxation. \n**Please arrive five minutes beforehand so classes can start on time.** \n\n\n\n\n\n \nClasses led by Yoga Teacher Yonnie Fraser\n\n\nYonnie has worked with children and young people in creative projects all over Scotland for the last 25 years. She would often begin the day by guiding staff and children through a short yoga practice and her commitment to furthering her yoga training and teaching stemmed from this time. Yonnie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in a small yoga studio in Jaipur and has since gone on to train in yoga mudra\, family yoga\, yoga and autism and chair yoga. Her yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and (being older herself) she loves working with seniors as well as all the other ages! She has recently completed an advanced yoga teacher training in psychologically-sensitive Yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAdd your name to the waiting list\nevents@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/chair-yoga-2-2-4-2-2-2-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Relief Tiles Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wee Duncan Room\n\nJoin artist Keisha Rowe in a 2.5-hour hand-building session exploring texture\, pattern\, and mark-making in clay — no experience necessary. \nWorking with slab and coil techniques\, you’ll create four relief tiles inspired by the surface patterns found in nature – bark\, leaves\, shells\, ripples\, whatever catches your eye – that you can take home with you! \nWe’ll also experiment with turning handwritten notes into relief coiled slab impressions\, so your tiles carry a bit of your own hand alongside nature’s. \n\nSaturday 1st August\n10:30 am – 1 pm\n£20 (+ £1.20 bf)\nFor adults (minimum age 18)\nBooking is required. Please use the button to book your space (while still available). \n\nThis is a Duncan Place Community Event\nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with us at events@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/wee-duncan-room/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Duncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) - Big Duncan room
DESCRIPTION:Craft Group\n\n\nOur Friday morning craft group meet weekly from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm.  It’s a self-led craft group where folks work on whatever they’d like to.  We have a huge craft cupboard filled with crafty materials for you to delve into\, or why don’t you bring in a project from home you’ve been trying to dedicate time and space to work on. \n\nThe craft group are a friendly bunch and welcome new members.  They’re also happy to share tips and ideas on craft projects.  Send us an email at events@duncanplace.org if you’d like to come along. The group is for adults aged 16 and over\, and it costs £2 to come along each week.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/craft-group-2-2-2/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION:Spaces available for those who can attend weekly! Please contact events@duncanplace.org to join us. Spaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis is a chair-modified yoga class which is suitable for all ages. This class gives chair-based variations on the classic poses – you will find your mountain and warrior poses here! \nWhilst the focus is about maintaining strength and flexibility it’s still a very relaxing class. This hour long chair yoga class will include yoga poses\, gentle yoga flows and stretching sequences\, pranayama (breathing practices)\, some meditation and of course relaxation. \n**Please arrive five minutes beforehand so classes can start on time.** \n\n\n\n\n \nClasses led by Yoga Teacher Yonnie Fraser\n\n\n\nYonnie has worked with children and young people in creative projects all over Scotland for the last 25 years. She would often begin the day by guiding staff and children through a short yoga practice and her commitment to furthering her yoga training and teaching stemmed from this time. Yonnie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in a small yoga studio in Jaipur and has since gone on to train in yoga mudra\, family yoga\, yoga and autism and chair yoga. Her yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and (being older herself) she loves working with seniors as well as all the other ages! She has recently completed an advanced yoga teacher training in psychologically-sensitive Yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAdd your name to the waiting listevents@duncanplace.org
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/chair-yoga-thursdays-3/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Laughter for Health and Happiness
DESCRIPTION:These classes are held weekly each Thursday. \nPlaces available! \nAs spaces are limited\, this class is suitable for people who would be able to attend the class regularly. After you have attended your first class\, if you intend to come back (which we’re sure you will) and if we are able to offer you a place\, you can let us know on the day to expect you at future weekly classes. \nAdditionally\, as spaces are limited\, this class is for people living locally in Leith and the surrounding areas\, and for people who are able to attend the class regularly. \nPlease see our Eventbrite page for more information or contact us at events@duncanplace.org  \nTo enquire about joining the class\, please email us at events@duncanplace.org \n\nWhat To Expect\nJoin our Laughter For Health & Happiness classes with Laughter Consultant and Health & Wellbeing coach Jo Bluett. We’re delighted to have Jo lead these sessions and share her knowledge\, skills and passion in a fun\, healthy and accessible way with our community. Jo says “Therapeutic laughter gives us a total wellbeing workout and helps us to feel amazing on all levels – physically\, mentally\, emotionally and spiritually.” \n\nLaugh yourself happier and healthier!\nThe benefits of laughter include:\nlifts our mood\nreduces pain and inflammation\nboosts our immune system\nimproves our breathing\nlowers blood pressure\nimproves our heart (or cardiovascular) health\nboosts oxygen supply\nreduces stress and tension\nimproves our social connection\nbuilds resilience and positivity\nbuilds confidence and self-esteem\nboosts our creativity\n\nYou can get a taster of what our Laughter for Health & Happiness classes might look like by watching this short two-minute video on the BBC website\, which features Jo talking about Edinburgh Laughter Club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05lkp75 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Jo\n \nJo Bluett started Edinburgh Laughter Club in 2010 and then set up Laughter For Health in 2012 after discovering that laughter profoundly helped her to manage her own chronic health issues. Laughter for Jo became a daily tool to manage mood\, reduce pain\, build resilience and boost health and happiness which she then wanted to share with others. \nJo ran Edinburgh Laughter Club for 10 years totally voluntarily to become one of the most successful laughter clubs in the UK (the first club to run weekly sessions and the first to secure funding from the NHS). Together with her regular members\, they raised over £25K for local charities – doing good and feeling good! \n\nPayments – Please Read\nPayments for these classes can be made here on Eventbrite\, however\, please be advised that Eventbrite add their own non-refundable fee to the ticket price which they collect. Alternatively\, you can email us at events@duncanplace.org and we can send you a payment link without an additional fee. After your first class\, payments can be made in person each week at Duncan Place via card or cash. \nChoosing Your Payment Amount – Please Read\n£6 = Our Standard Class Fee is for people who have a steady income (from any source) and are able to occasionally attend paid events or classes. \nAlternative options \n£4 = The Reduced Class Fee is an alternative option for people who have an unsteady or low income\, are not often able to attend paid events or classes\, and would really struggle to pay the standard class cost of £6. \n£8 = Class Fee + is an alternative option for people who have more disposable income and are able to regularly attend paid events or classes. This option also helps us sustain the reduced priced option. \nWith these three options\, it is also completely OK to pick different payment options at each class. You get to choose exactly what you pay according to what you can genuinely afford. We only ask that you do a little bit of self-reflection before choosing your price point. You may find yourself somewhere between price points and that is fine. You get to choose which price point fits most comfortably at any given time. \nParticipant Information\nPlease arrive five or ten minutes before the class starts – latecomers may not be admitted. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing allowing movement – light layers are best as we can warm up and cool down quickly between different stages of the class. \nPart of the session includes laughter meditation where you have the option of lying down (or you can be seated in a chair). If you have a favourite yoga mat or blanket you’d like to bring along\, please do\, however we also have a limited supply of them here that you can use on the day. \nThese Laughter For Health & Happiness classes are totally inclusive and welcome everyone of all fitness levels and mobility; wheelchair users are welcome (as are Carers and Support Workers for those who need physical assistance) and people who find it difficult to stand or cope with moving around can do the whole class seated. \nThese classes will include elements of Laughter Yoga which is an aerobic exercise that may not be suitable for people suffering from uncontrolled blood pressure\, heart disease\, epilepsy\, any kind of hernia\, severe back pain\, abdominal surgery within the last 3 months and major psychiatric conditions. If these conditions do not apply but during the class you experience pain\, discomfort or breathlessness then take a break – have a seat and take some time out to rest – and perhaps then continue with restraint or more gently. If you have any doubt about continuing then simply stop. If you are unsure as to whether you should participate – please consult your GP before attending.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/laughter-for-health-and-wellbeing/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Academy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wee Duncan\n\nAcademy Arts – Art group. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease contact the course 0rganiser for more information.
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/academy-arts/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
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