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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gather
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260907T181505Z
UID:11065@scot-art.co.uk
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Gather\, a celebration of art made 
 by folk from across the Creative Community Hubs Network.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T181505Z
LOCATION:St. Margaret's House - Galleries 1\, 2 and 3\, St Margaret's Hous
 e\, 151 London Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 6AE\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.scot-art.co.uk/events/gather/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_
 medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Palette
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edinburghpalette.co.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sweet Liberation: Ji Yoon Lee
DTSTART:20260918T100000Z
DTEND:20260927T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T051026Z
UID:89@mote102.com
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:18 to 27 September\, 11am to 5pm\n\nOpening event: Thursday 1
 7 September\, 6-8pm\n\nEveryone welcome! \n\nJi Yoon Lee is a multidiscip
 linary artist. This new work examines how digital technology impacts our b
 odies\, exploring the tension between the physical and virtual realities\,
  as well as the profound sense of absence.\n\nCeramic body fragments resem
 ble shed clothing\, a crouched figure is painted trapped within a grid\, a
 nd virtual body modification services created using AI programmes\, vividl
 y expose the fractures that digital media technology inflicts on our perce
 ption.\n\n"As we grow accustomed to the relentless speed of technology\, o
 ur bodies by comparison\, increasingly feel like a burden or frustrate us.
  Media technology paralyses our senses with dazzling performances that lea
 ve us no room to breathe\, ultimately rendering us addicted."\n\nThis new 
 body of work is generously supported by a VACMA (Visual Arts and Crafts Ma
 kers Awards) bursary and the ESW Members Exhibiting Bursary from Edinburgh
  Sculpture Workshop.\n\nSee you there!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T051026Z
URL:https://mote102.com/events/sweet-liberation-ji-yoon-lee/?utm_source=ca
 ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mote 102
X-SOURCE-URL:https://mote102.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:VOLTA AUDIO (LAUNCH NIGHT): MISS CABBAGE\, SEA URCHIN\, RODENT
DTSTART:20260922T230000Z
DTEND:20260923T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T121759Z
UID:12370@thebongoclub.co.uk
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:“Bongo Club Tuesdays are back with big sounds\, great booze 
 prices\, and a lot of bass\," say the crew behind this brand new weekly ni
 ght (also behind Candy Flip\, the new Tektite nights and previous events u
 nder the Alien Disko banner).  "Volta Audio is a community-led collective
  with a passion for genre-diverse\, creative and immersive electronic musi
 c. Taking on the new weekly Bongo Tuesdays slot\, this crew are ready to t
 ake dancers on a journey through the sounds of house\, techno and bass wit
 h renowned names and hot-to-watch talent.” LINE UP: Miss Cabbage  Sea U
 rchin  Rodent EARLY BIRD TICKETS VIA RA
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T121759Z
LOCATION:The Bongo Club\, 66 Cowgate\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, EH1 1JX\, 
 Midlothian\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.thebongoclub.co.uk/event/volta-audio-2026-09-22-2/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Bongo Club
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thebongoclub.co.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open Silent Meditation
DTSTART:20260923T070000Z
DTEND:20260923T073000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T121750Z
UID:10034935-1790150400-1790152200@www.salisburycentre.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent 
 community meditation every weekday\n\nIn the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am\,
  and\nIn the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm.\n\nAdditionally\, there is a m
 editation every Friday 12:00-12:45 pm. \nThese meditations are non-denomin
 ational and accessible to all\; no experience is needed. The form is 30 mi
 nutes of silence\, sometimes started with a dedication or invocation. You 
 may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs\, cushions\
 , stools and even blankets are provided. \n  \nPracticalities\n\nThese ar
 e 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12pm one\,
  which is 45 mins)\, run by volunteers.\nWhilst these meditations are not 
 guided as such\, feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns be
 fore or after the meditation.\nEverybody is welcome to just drop in\, no n
 eed to book ahead.\nTo read more about the importance of meditation at The
  Salisbury Centre\, go here.\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start.\nC
 ushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre a
 re very welcome but not necessary.\nIf you’d like to help with hosting\,
  please email volunteers@salisburycentre.org\n\n  \nImportant note about 
 cancellations\nWe try our best not to cancel these sessions\, but occasion
 ally\, it happens at the last minute. To make sure a slot you’re plannin
 g to attend isn’t cancelled\, please check the Events section of the
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T121750Z
LOCATION:Wellspring Room\, The Salisbury Centre\, 2 Salisbury Road\, Edinb
 urgh\, EH16 5AB\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/open-silent-meditation-11/2026-0
 9-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotla
 nd
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edinburgh College
DTSTART:20260923T080000Z
DTEND:20260923T134500Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z
UID:10006529-1790154000-1790174700@duncanplace.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n	Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of
  make space initiative \n\n\n	\n		\n\n			\n			\n\n							\n					\n						Up
 coming Events					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep	
 	\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured
 \n	\n		10:00 am - 12:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		D
 uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room	\n\n				\n\n	
 			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n
 \n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		12:30 pm - 2:30 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	
 \n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		YMCA	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									
 		\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	
 \n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured\n	\n		3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\
 n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		Dungeons and Dragons	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\
 n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				
 \n					\n		\n		9:30 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n
 	\n		The Piping Center	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\
 n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		10:
 00 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		The Piping C
 enter	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									\n\n				\n	\n		View Calen
 dar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E
 dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/edinburgh-college-6-2/2026-09-23/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place
X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cycling Group
DTSTART:20260923T090000Z
DTEND:20260923T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z
UID:10004216-1790157600-1790164800@northedinburgharts.co.uk
CATEGORIES:sports
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly fun and relaxed bike rides (weather-dep
 endent)\, led by qualified cycle leaders. We’ll be taking a ride around 
 the local area. There will also be 2 Cargo Bikes available to try! \n\nChi
 ldren must be accompanied by an adult and aged 8+\nThere is no need book y
 our place in advance – simply drop in!\nYou can bring your own bike alon
 g or borrow one from our bike library\; we have helmets available too\nMee
 t us outside MacMillan Hub\, MacMillan Square\nFree for local residents of
  North Edinburgh\n\nOur Cycling Group meets weekly on Wednesday morning\,
  10am – 12pm. \nNo need to book in advance\, simply come along when it s
 uits you. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, call or text the 
 Link Up team on 07493 876 130.\n\nImportant Information: \nThese sessions 
 are aimed at people living in the local community (areas of Muirhouse\, Pi
 lton\, Granton and Drylaw).
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z
LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB
URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/wednesday-cycling-group/2026
 -09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scot
 land
X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA
X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lost Shore x Monster Energy Student Supertaster
DTSTART:20260923T100000Z
DTEND:20260923T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T121151Z
UID:12290-1790161200-1790179200@www.lostshore.com
CATEGORIES:music,sports
DESCRIPTION:Lost Shore has partnered with Monster Energy and Stan Norman t
 o bring you the Student Supertaster on Wednesday 23rd of September. For £
 35\, have a go at Europe’s biggest wavepool and enjoy the event with oth
 er uni students. There’ll be music\, activities and great vibes! \nHaili
 ng from Bude\, Cornwall\, Stan Norman emerged as one of the UK’s most pr
 omising junior surfers while still in his early teens. Known for his progr
 essive aerial style\, Stan’s accolades include being crowned 2023’s GB
  Cup Men’s Open Champion and representing Team England at international 
 level. \nAvailable surf lessons/ sessions: \nLessons are 90 minutes\, incl
 uding a 30 minute shoreline induction and a full coached water in the wate
 r. Sessions are 60 minutes. \n\nBeginner Lesson at 11:30\, 13:30\, 15:30 
 and 17:30.\nImprover Lesson at 11:30\, 13:30\, 15:30 and 17:30.\nCruiser S
 ession at 12:00\, 14:00\, 16:00 and 18:00\nTurns Session at 11:00 and 17:0
 0\nManoeuvres Session at 13:00\nManoeuvres + Session at 15:00\n\nEquipment
  \n\nWetsuit and softboard included with beginner and improver lessons and
  cruiser session.\nIf you are surfing Turns\, Manoeuvres and Manoeuvres + 
 you can hire a wetsuit for £4.\nAll lessons and sessions include a softbo
 ard.\nYou can also hire a surfboard in our surf shop or bring yours.\n\nBo
 oking and checking in \n\nCreate your Lost Shore account with your univers
 ity email.\nSelect your surf and purchase the session.\nOn the day\, pack 
 a swimming costume and a towel.\nArrive at Lost Shore 45 minutes before yo
 ur surf.\nCheck-in in reception.\nEnjoy your surf.\n\nSurf & unlock perks 
 \n\nAttend the event and get added to our University Surf Club tier\, whic
 h will give you access £35 surfs on Wednesday afternoons during the 2026-
 2027 academic year – only applicable for people booking with their unive
 rsity email.\nAccess\, on the day\, to the new Uni Surf Club bundles\, des
 igned to help progress your surfing from £28 per surf and redeemable from
  Monday to Thursday.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T121151Z
URL:https://www.lostshore.com/whats-on/student-supertaster/?utm_source=cal
 discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lost Shore Surf Resort
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lostshore.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LGBT Age Film Club
DTSTART:20260923T120000Z
DTEND:20260923T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260908T183622Z
UID:10001263-1790168400-1790175600@lgbthealth.org.uk
CATEGORIES:film
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly LGBT Age film club welcomes all older LGBTQ+
  people (50+) for relaxed get-togethers in a safe and friendly environment
  where all LGBTQ+ identities and experiences are affirmed. These provide 
 great opportunities to meet new people\, reconnect with old friends\, and 
 watch great films. \n  \nLGBT Age Film Club meets every 4th Wednesday of
  the month (1-4pm). \n  \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, pl
 ease contact the group at  joanna@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Health
  and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We 
 volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you
 . \n  \nWe are a community group led by community members with support 
 from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183622Z
LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburg
 h\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/lgbt-age-film-club/2026-09-23/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer En
 gagement
DTSTART:20260923T160000Z
DTEND:20260923T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T001704Z
UID:41458-1790182800-1790186400@www.volunteerscotland.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:17th September 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Scottish 
 Household Survey (SHS) 2025 Results: Volunteer participation is up\, but i
 nclusion gaps remain				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n				
 		\n				\n				\n				\n									Volunteer Scotland welcomes evidence that o
 verall volunteer participation in Scotland is continuing to recover\, but 
 notes that there are concerning trends for the sector to tackle. The lates
 t Scottish Household Survey results for 2025 show an increase in overall v
 olunteer participation\, with 27% of adults in Scotland volunteering with 
 a group\, club or organisation in the last year – this is an estimated 1
 .25 million formal volunteers! 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This 
 is an increase from 25% in 2024 and means that the number of volunteers in
  Scotland increased by 267\,000 between 2024 and 2025. This is particularl
 y encouraging given that volunteer participation had dropped to a record l
 ow of 18% following the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis and su
 ggests that the recovery for Scotland’s voluntary sector is gathering mo
 mentum. In fact\, formal volunteer participation is now higher than it was
  immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic.  The results reveal that infor
 mal volunteering\, which is volunteering that happens outside of a group\,
  club or organisation\, has also increased for the first time since 2018. 
 This means that\, together with formal volunteering\, over half (52%) of S
 cottish adults have volunteered in some capacity at least once in the last
  year.   While this overall increase in volunteer numbers is a worthy ca
 use for celebration\, the Scottish Household Survey data reveals that the 
 inclusion gaps that emerged last year are persistent. Adults in Scotland
 ’s least deprived communities now volunteer at double the rate of those 
 in the most deprived communities\, with a participation gap of 17 percenta
 ge points. There remains a worrying participation gap between disabled and
  non-disabled adults despite some improvements\, with a gap of 8 percentag
 e points (down from 10 percentage points in 2024)\, which remains signific
 antly higher than it was pre-pandemic (5 percentage points). A 12 percenta
 ge point gap now exists between the lowest and highest income groups.  In
  our State of Scottish Volunteering in 2025 report\,  we shared Carnegie 
 UK’s research that being disabled and living in a deprived neighbourhood
  are the two factors most strongly associated with low wellbeing in Scotla
 nd. We know that volunteering delivers the greatest wellbeing gains for th
 ose who are most disadvantaged\, yet data from the two most recent Scottis
 h Household Surveys show that the gaps in volunteer participation mirror t
 hese broader societal inequalities. This means that the very people who st
 and the benefit the most from volunteering are currently benefiting the le
 ast. These results show us that inclusion and equity of access to formal v
 olunteer opportunities as well as having a positive experience while volun
 teering remain as priority challenges for the sector to address.    The
  2025 Scottish Household Survey also confirms that the nature of formal vo
 lunteering in Scotland is changing. Ongoing data from the SCVO Third Secto
 r Tracker has shown us that the sector continues to struggle with voluntee
 r recruitment and retention despite an increasing number of third sector o
 rganisations reporting a greater number of volunteers. Today’s results h
 elp us understand why: volunteering is becoming less frequent and more low
  intensity. Together\, these shifts show that volunteers are increasingly 
 giving smaller\, less regular amounts of time.   Today’s results\, the
 refore\, contain both encouragement and challenge for the sector\, and rei
 nforces Volunteer Scotland’s commitment to supporting inclusive and flex
 ible volunteering.  This blog highlights key findings on formal volunteer
 ing in 2025 from the data published on 17th September 2026 and compares re
 sults to 2024 findings. We will publish a more detailed analysis\, includi
 ng on informal volunteering and an estimated economic value of volunteerin
 g\, in the coming months.  								\n				\n				\n				\n					Insights from
  the 2025 SHS data				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						
 \n				\n				\n				\n									Key findings for formal volunteering:   For
 mal volunteering participation has continued to recover in 2025\, rising f
 rom 25% to 27%. This marks the second consecutive year of growth and bring
 s participation slightly above the pre–pandemic rate of 26% recorded in 
 2019. Scotland now has an estimated additional 267\,000 adults volunteerin
 g formally compared to last year. While this is a positive milestone\, the
  long-term trend still shows a fall from the 31% peak in 2010.  Voluntee
 ring is becoming less frequent and more low‑intensity. Regular voluntee
 ring (at least once a month) has fallen from 77% in 2022 to 70% in 2025\, 
 while occasional volunteering (less than once a month) has increased from 
 23% in 2022 to 30% in 2025. Low‑intensity volunteering (five hours or l
 ess per month) has increased from 56% in 2022 to 58% in 2025\, while high
 ‑intensity volunteering (16 hours or more per month) remains stable at 1
 8%.  Adults in Scotland’s least deprived communities (SIMD Q5: 34%) 
 now volunteer at double the rate of those in the most deprived communities
  (SIMD Q1: 17%)\, widening the participation gap to 17 percentage points
  — the largest since 2019. The percentage of volunteers who fulfil comm
 ittee member and Trustee roles fell from 27% to 23%\, reflecting a well-re
 ported challenge in trustee recruitment and retention across the sector. 
  								\n				\n				\n				\n									Formal volunteering demographics: 
   Age – Adults aged 35–59 saw the strongest growth\, increasing from 
 27% in 2024 to 30% in 2025\, now the highest‑participating age group. Yo
 unger adults (16–34) increased slightly from 24% to 25%\, continuing the
 ir gradual recovery. Adults aged 60 and over remained stable at 25%\, unch
 anged from 2024. Gender – Male participation increased from 24% to 27%\
 , closing the gap with females\, whose participation remained stable at 27
 %. For the first time in several years\, gender differences in participati
 on have largely disappeared. Disability – Disabled adults saw a notable
  increase in participation\, rising from 18% to 21%. However\, non‑disab
 led adults also increased slightly (28% to 29%)\, meaning the participatio
 n gap remains substantial at eight percentage points. This continues the l
 ong‑term pattern of unequal access to volunteering. Ethnicity – Parti
 cipation increased across most ethnic groups. The largest rise was among a
 dults in the ‘White – Other’ category\, increasing seven percentage 
 points to 31%. ‘White – Other British’ adults also saw strong growth
  (34% to 38%). Participation among ethnic minority groups remained stable 
 at 26%. Net annual household income – adults with household incomes o
 ver £30\,000 saw an increase in participation from 29% in 2024 to 31% in 
 2025. Participation among lower‑income adults (earning up to £15\,000) 
 remained unchanged at 19%. This differential change has widened the partic
 ipation gap between the lowest and highest income groups to 12 percentage 
 points. Economic Status – Adults in employment continue to have the hig
 hest participation rate\, increasing from 26% to 29%. Participation among 
 retired adults remained stable at 25%\, while adults with ‘other’ econ
 omic status increased slightly to 23%. Geography – Geographical diffe
 rences have sharpened. Participation in remote rural areas increased signi
 ficantly to 40%\, and accessible rural areas rose to 35%. Remote small tow
 ns also saw strong growth (23% to 31%). In contrast\, participation in lar
 ge urban areas fell from 26% to 24%\, widening the rural–urban gap. 			
 					\n				\n				\n				\n									Formal volunteer activities:  ‘Local 
 community/neighbourhood’ remains the most common type of volunteering\, 
 increasing from 24% in 2024 to 26% in 2025. ‘Children’s education and
  schools’ saw the biggest rise\, increasing from 14% to 18%. ‘Youth o
 r children’s activities outside school’ decreased\, falling from 21% t
 o 19%. Volunteering in ‘Politics’ (3%)\, ‘Emergency services\, firs
 t aid and public safety’ (3%)\, ‘Culture and heritage’ (7%)\, and 
 ‘Adult guidance\, advice and learning’ (5%) remained static between 20
 24 and 2025. Most other sectors increased\, including environmental prote
 ction (6% to 7%)\, physical activity\, sport and exercise (17% to 19%)\, a
 nimal welfare (4% to 5%)\, groups supporting older people (6% to 7%)\, and
  health\, disability and wellbeing (13% to 14%). 								\n				\n				\n		
 		\n									Types of formal volunteering roles  ‘Generally helping out
  as required’ remains the most common volunteer role\, increasing slight
 ly from 54% to 55%. Fundraising (18% to 20%)\, transporting people or thi
 ngs (9% to 11%)\, and campaigning (4% to 6%) saw the largest increases. Vi
 siting\, buddying or befriending also increased\, rising from 8% to 10%. P
 roviding education\, training or coaching increased from 22% to 23%\, and 
 providing advice\, support or advocacy increased from 12% to 13%. Office 
 or administrative work decreased from 19% to 15%\, and smaller decreases w
 ere seen in promotion and marketing (9% to 8%) and counselling (5% to 4%).
  								\n				\n				\n				\n					Inclusive volunteering remains a priori
 ty  				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n
 				\n									These headline findings emphasise the importance of the Sco
 ttish voluntary sector’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive volunteeri
 ng. Through the Volunteering Action Plan\, we aim to create a Scotland whe
 re everyone can volunteer\, more often\, and throughout their lives.  Las
 t year\, Volunteer Scotland hosted nine roundtable events on ‘Bridging t
 he Participation Gap’\, engaging 180 stakeholders\, including volunteers
 \, the practice community (such as volunteer-involving organisations and v
 olunteer managers)\, and enablers such as policymakers and funders. The th
 emes from the Bridging the Participation Gap roundtable series have shaped
  Volunteer Scotland’s ongoing work to support inclusive volunteering.  
 Responding to the themes\, our work includes three priority projects:  Na
 vigating Hostility and Intolerance: Volunteer Scotland are working with SC
 VO to support volunteers and voluntary sector staff who are facing increas
 ing hostility\, intolerance and abuse in their work. We will be publishing
  practical guidance for the sector in the coming months.  Through this pr
 oject\, we aim to create safer\, more inclusive volunteer environments. A
 ddressing trustee recruitment and retention challenges: We will be working
  with partners to support charities and voluntary organisations to attract
 \, recruit and retain a diverse and skilled pool of trustees\, resulting i
 n stronger\, more stable governance. Inclusive Volunteer Pathways Project
 : This is a two-year development project that will test practical approach
 es to increasing equitable participation in volunteering across Scotland. 
 Volunteer Scotland will work with a small number of community intermediary
  organisations and volunteer involving organisations to co-design\, implem
 ent and evaluate more inclusive volunteering pathways.  								\n				\n
 				\n				\n									We will be exploring how volunteering can become more
  inclusive\, safe and accessible to everyone at our sold-out Volunteering 
 Action Plan Conference: Bridging the Participation Gap on Tuesday 17th Nov
 ember 2026. In the policy space\, Volunteer Scotland are working to raise 
 awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of volunteering in the Scot
 tish Government’s prevention agenda and Public Service Reform strategy\,
  to help ensure equitable access.   Volunteer Scotland are creating a ne
 w Volunteer Development Network\, which will be a space for practitioners 
 across Scotland to discuss how volunteering can become more inclusive\, sa
 fe and accessible to all. To help shape the Network\, share your views: Ha
 ve Your Say: Scotland’s New Volunteer Development Network  For practica
 l advice\, guidance and training on how to make your volunteering programm
 e more inclusive\, check out the Knowledge Gateway. 								\n				\n				\n
 						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Debbie MaltmanResearch Officer 				
 \n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Bethany SikesResearch & P
 olicy Manager 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n
 		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				
 \n				\n							\n			\n				PrevPrevious
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001704Z
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net/event/am-i-making-the-right-decision
 -sept?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotla
 nd
X-SOURCE-NAME:Volunteer Scotland
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open Silent Meditation
DTSTART:20260923T163000Z
DTEND:20260923T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T181746Z
UID:10036852-1790184600-1790186400@www.salisburycentre.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent 
 community meditation every weekday\n\nIn the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am\,
  and\nIn the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm.\n\nAdditionally\, there is a m
 editation every Friday from 12:00 to 12:45 pm. \nThese meditations are non
 -denominational and accessible to all\; no experience is needed. The form 
 is 30 minutes of silence\, sometimes started with a dedication or invocati
 on. You may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs\, c
 ushions\, stools and even blankets is provided. \n  \nPracticalities\n\nT
 hese are 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12p
 m one\, which is 45 mins)\, run by volunteers.\nWhilst these meditations a
 re not guided as such\, feel free to ask if you have any questions or conc
 erns before or after the meditation.\nEverybody is welcome to just drop in
 \, no need to book ahead.\nTo read more about the importance of meditation
  at The Salisbury Centre\, go here.\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the st
 art.\nCushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the C
 entre are very welcome but not necessary.\nIf you’d like to help with ho
 sting\, please email volunteers@salisburycentre.org\n\n  \nImportant note
  about cancellations\nWe try our best not to cancel these sessions\, but o
 ccasionally\, it happens at the last minute. To make sure a slot you’re 
 planning to attend isn’t cancelled\, please check the Events section of 
 the
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181746Z
LOCATION:Wellspring Room\, The Salisbury Centre\, 2 Salisbury Road\, Edinb
 urgh\, EH16 5AB\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/open-silent-meditation-17/2026-0
 9-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotla
 nd
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Qi gong class
DTSTART:20260923T163500Z
DTEND:20260923T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T181637Z
UID:11122@scot-art.co.uk
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Booking link: https://www.fresha.com/book-now/release-therapie
 s-coaching-omzcy4lf/services\n\nOr website: htttps://releasetherapiescoach
 ing.com
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T181637Z
LOCATION:St. Margaret's House - Sixth Floor\, St. Margaret’s House\, 151
  London Road\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, EH7 6AE\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.scot-art.co.uk/events/qi-gong-class/?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Palette
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edinburghpalette.co.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pilates Scotland
DTSTART:20260923T164500Z
DTEND:20260923T174500Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z
UID:10006255-1790185500-1790189100@duncanplace.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n	Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of
  make space initiative \n\n\n	\n		\n\n			\n			\n\n							\n					\n						Up
 coming Events					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep	
 	\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured
 \n	\n		10:00 am - 12:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		D
 uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room	\n\n				\n\n	
 			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n
 \n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		12:30 pm - 2:30 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	
 \n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		YMCA	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									
 		\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	
 \n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured\n	\n		3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\
 n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		Dungeons and Dragons	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\
 n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				
 \n					\n		\n		9:30 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n
 	\n		The Piping Center	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\
 n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		10:
 00 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		The Piping C
 enter	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									\n\n				\n	\n		View Calen
 dar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E
 dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/pilates-scotland-2/2026-09-23/?utm_sourc
 e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place
X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain
DTSTART:20260923T170000Z
DTEND:20260923T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T181407Z
UID:11028@scot-art.co.uk
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Mary from Bodhi Yoga Edinburgh runs gentle yoga classes for pe
 ople living with arthritis and chronic pain at St Margaret’s House.\nCla
 sses take place every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6–7pm. Spaces are limit
 ed\, so advance booking is recommended. Private sessions are also availabl
 e.\nBookings: maryb.zen@gmail.com\nwww.bodhiyoga-edinburgh.co.uk
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181407Z
LOCATION:St. Margaret’s House\, 151 London Road\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian
 \, EH7 6AE\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.scot-art.co.uk/events/yoga-for-arthritis-and-chronic-pain-
 2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-
 scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Palette
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edinburghpalette.co.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Quiz Night
DTSTART:20260923T170000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T181050Z
UID:12330-1790186400-1790193600@www.lostshore.com
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday night is quiz night! \nOur weekly quiz night at Lost
  Shore – free entry\, £50 voucher prize. \nNo booking necessary.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181050Z
LOCATION:Lost Shore Surf Resort\, Lost Shore Surf Resort\, Newbridge\, Edi
 nburgh\, City of\, EH28 8AY\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.lostshore.com/whats-on/quiz-night-35/?utm_source=caldiscov
 ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lost Shore Surf Resort
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lostshore.com/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yoga for All
DTSTART:20260923T173000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T181746Z
UID:10031531-1790188200-1790193600@www.salisburycentre.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:When\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8pm \n  \nAbout the Event\nYo
 ga For All – a contemplative class with slow and adaptable yoga asanas\,
  pranayama breathing exercises\, and simple self-enquiry meditation techni
 ques from the Yoga in Daily Life® system. \nSuitable for beginners and ex
 perienced – designed to accommodate most health conditions and some phys
 ical limitations. \n  \nAbout the Organiser\nThis weekly class is offered
  by Swami Ganga Mata on behalf of the registered charity Yoga in Daily Lif
 e Scotland\, and is occasionally covered by fellow volunteer\, Marcus Wils
 on\, when Swami Ganga is away. The charity\, now based in the Scottish Bor
 ders after 15 years in Edinburgh\, is run by a small team of volunteer tru
 stees\, and is established to serve the health and well-being of people\, 
 animals and the environment in Scotland and beyond\, with loving kindness\
 , heartfelt compassion\, and mindful respect. \nCharity address: Yoga in D
 aily Life Scotland\, Mahaprabhu Deep Ashram\, Doubledykes\, Elm Row\, Gala
 shiels\, Selkirkshire TD1 3HT. \nScottish Charitable Incorporated Organisa
 tion (SCIO) Reg: SC049297 \nFor more information\, visit the Organiser’s
  website. \n  \nRoom\nStudio \n  \nAccessibility\nThe Studio is not whee
 lchair accessible at the moment. \nThe Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door a
 nd toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed b
 y wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the or
 ganisers know in advance of any access requirements. Additionally\, if rel
 evant\, please fill in this PEEP template and share it with the organisers
 . \n  \nCost & Bookings\nDrop-in £15 | 6 Class Pass £60 (also valid for
  our online classes)\nPayment in cash or by bank transfer. \nPlease book i
 n advance\, at least the day before or the morning of\, to reserve a place
  and receive the code to enter. \nWhatsApp/sms: +44 7903 124176\nscotland@
 yogaindailylife.org
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181746Z
LOCATION:Studio\, The Salisbury Centre\, 2 Salisbury Road\, Edinburgh\, EH
 16 5AB\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/yoga-for-all-2/2026-09-23/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wednesday cEDH Night
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T183827Z
UID:event_316405289@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Magic the Gathering\nPotions & Rations graciously ho
 st us each **Wednesday**\, attendee must purchase food and/or drinks on th
 e night to support them.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183827Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-commander/events/316405289/?utm_sourc
 e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Magic the Gathering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gay Men's Book Group
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T003615Z
UID:10001410-1790190000-1790193600@lgbthealth.org.uk
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Each meeting\, we discuss a chosen book\, and we’re sometime
 s joined by guest authors for part of the evening. \n  \nAlongside our bo
 ok discussions\, we also enjoy regular in-person social events including m
 eals\, walks\, and trips to the cinema or theatre. \n  \nEdinburgh Gay Me
 n’s Book Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month (7-8pm). Meeting
 s alternate monthly between online meetings via Zoom and in person meeting
 s at The Outhouse in Edinburgh. \n  \nIf you are interested in joining th
 e group\, please contact the group at edingaybookgroup@gmail.com or phon
 e LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a me
 ssage us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in gettin
 g back to you. \n  \nWe regularly send out an email newsletter if you wou
 ld like to be added to the list please complete the contact form on our w
 ebsite. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @edingaybook. \n  \
 nWe are a community group led by community members with support from LGB
 T Health and Wellbeing.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003615Z
LOCATION:The Outhouse\, 12A Broughton Street Lane\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3LY\, 
 United Kingdom
URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/edinburgh-gay-men-book-group/2026-09-2
 3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing
X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yoga with Ailie
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z
UID:10006368-1790190000-1790193600@duncanplace.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n	Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of
  make space initiative \n\n\n	\n		\n\n			\n			\n\n							\n					\n						Up
 coming Events					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep	
 	\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured
 \n	\n		10:00 am - 12:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		D
 uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room	\n\n				\n\n	
 			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n
 \n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		12:30 pm - 2:30 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	
 \n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		YMCA	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									
 		\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			18		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n	
 \n	\n	\n\n\n\n	Featured\n	\n		3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\
 n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		Dungeons and Dragons	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\
 n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				
 \n					\n		\n		9:30 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n
 	\n		The Piping Center	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\
 n	\n		\n			Sep		\n		\n			19		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		10:
 00 am - 1:00 pm	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n					\n	\n		The Piping C
 enter	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									\n\n				\n	\n		View Calen
 dar
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z
LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E
 dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom
URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/ailie-gray-yoga-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland
X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place
X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR