FOLLOW OUR PLANC – We believe for our members and our community this is one way to support eachother through and beyond lockdowns and COVID-19 Restrictions. Its the best we can do with the knowledge and resources we have – let us know if there is something we haven’t thought of that could help. 

Join us on-line or over the phone for these activities

We have something on 5 days a week! All free and everyone is welcome.

See below on how you can connect on line using a smart phone or tablet, laptop or computer or you can simply phone in using the number 0131 460 1196. You do need to be a member of our community but membership is FREE and open to all. 

If you need help affording to connect to any of our on line groups or services we can help.

Walking (in person) – one in the South (Tuesdays) and one in the North (Thursdays) – at 10am – contact mike@grassmarket.org for details and Join us for an hour of gently strolls and banter

Scottish History Group – Mondays 11am

The GCP’s Reading and Writing Tutor, Nick is starting a Scottish History Group

Join Nick Monday (22nd June) at 11am for a Taster Session https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83206750029

Meeting ID:832 0675 0029 Password (online):History  if dialling in password:570185

Community Catch Up  – Mondays 2pm

Join Mike every Monday to talk about our mental health, how we keep safe, and look after ourselves.

Click/goto on https://zoom.us/j/995551544 to speak to Mike and other members about all sorts

Meeting ID: 995 551 544 Password if on line: Catch if dialling in password: 479 011

Film Discussion Group  – Mondays 7.15pm

Join Rohan and Ewan every Monday to talk about a couple of films they will recommend each week or films in general.

Click/goto on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89713086683

Meeting ID: 8971 3086 683 Password if on line: Film if dialling in password: 460229

 

Guitar Lessons – Tuesdays 11am
with Tomas and he will arrange 1-to-1 sessions with you also
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89459256233
Meeting ID: 894 5925 6233 Password: String
If dialling in Password: 416330

Mindfulness & Meditation – Tuesdays 5pm

Join a Zoom ‘Mindfulness and Meditation’ session delivered by our very own Ursula & Hannah click/goto
https://zoom.us/j/751008818  

Meeting ID: 751 008 818 Password if on line: Mind if dialling in password: 362 520

Open Book – Wednesday 11.30

Join us for our Zoom open book reading session led by Jess click/goto below:
https://zoom.us/j/136710657

Meeting ID: 136 710 657 Password if on line: Read if dialling in password: 840 020

Choir – Wednesday 5pm

Join us for our Zoom Choir session led by Morgan click/goto below:
https://zoom.us/j/777286151

Meeting ID: 777 286 151 Password if on line: Sing if dialling in password: 792 454

Community Catch Up  – Thursdays 2pm

Join Mike for drop-in catch up chat session every week

Click/goto on https://zoom.us/j/995551544 to speak to Mike and other members about all sorts

Meeting ID: 995 551 544 Password if on line: Catch if dialling in password: 479 011

Creative Writing – Friday 11am 

Join us for our Zoom Meeting for Creative Writing delivered by Isela and Jess – click/goto on
https://zoom.us/j/774347404

Meeting ID: 774 347 404 Password if on line: Write if dialling in password: 430 751

Art – Friday 2pm 

Join us for our Zoom Meeting for Art class delivered by Judit – click/goto on
https://zoom.us/j/91777818830

Meeting ID 917 7781 8830 Password if on line: Picture if dialling in password: 725 259
You can connect on line using a smart phone or tablet, laptop or computer or you can simply phone in using the number 0131 460 1196 (this is not a premium number and normal rates/minutes for your phone apply). Instructions to help you join in can be found here:

GCP Activities – By Telephone

GCP Activities – By Smartphone or Tablet

GCP Activities – By Laptop or PC

Contact us if you need help affording to connect to any of our groups or services as we can help.

Virtual Walking – By arrangement

Join someone for a virtual walk.
A virtual walk is going for  a walk on your own (as per Government guidelines for 30 minutes) but we will call you and walk with you (but in another place of course)
All we need to know is when you are going for a walk and a volunteer or staff member will phone for a chat whilst you are walking.
 Call 0131 225 3626 to arrange or text 07860 021 262 or email info@grassmarket.org
Always leave your number if it goes to voicemail.

A meditation Tool

Urzula has made a wonderful meditation tool, a video which you can listen to which is something you can listen to (again and again) when you are feeling anxious or scared.

Why the tiger? The GCP Mindfulness group members will know – ask them !

Goto: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403651574
Do not feel alone – keep in contact with people that care about you.
If you would like a call from time to time or would would like more information on what we do at the GCP please call 0131 225 3626 or text 07860 021 262 or email info@grassmarket.orgFor more info on how to use zoom as mentioned below for our activities please go to www.grassmarket.org/zoom for instructions and a wee videoJoin https://www.kik.com/ for chat and say hi ! [it works a bit like whatsap]

Hungry? Worried about food?

Call Mike on 07545 527 541 or text 07860 021 262 and, during this period of dealing with the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, we will deliver to your door a delicious hot ready-to-it nutritional FREE meal. This service is available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (The meal package includes some snacks and sandwiches for later that day)

Volunteering Opportunities #ScotlandCares
If you want to volunteer to help the NHS, charities, communities or people cope with Corona COVID-19 Virus or support the most vulnerable then have a look at the Volunteer Edinburgh website, there are some great opportunities:
https://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/volunteer/covid-19/