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There really is something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you very soon.

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The latest news

First GCP Coffee House Gig a great success

Our first Coffee House Gig was a heart-warming celebration of creativity, bringing our community together to support and inspire one another

Skiff Story Part Three

All aboard! We’re ready to launch this April in Newhaven, as the main highlight of the Seafaring Spirit festival.

Treat your Mum this Mother’s Day

Treat your mum to something special! Join us on Sun 30 March for an exquisite afternoon tea at Coffee Saints…

Richard, our Founder, and Rob, our new Chair

This April, GCP welcomes Rob Trimble as the new Chair, whilst Richard Frazer takes on the role of Founder

Reflections from Richard Frazer, our GCP Founder

Reflections from Richard, our Founder. The development of the GCP has been a humbling experience over the past 22 years

Members Stories – Lee Ann

‘I can join in anything here…’ Lee Ann is one of our many inspiring Members, she has been coming to GCP for over two years

Meet Helene our CEO

Meet our CEO, Helene van der Ploeg. This month we invite you to celebrate the women of GCP and get to know our CEO Helene

Fundraise for GCP – Run, Bounce and Walk for us

A rewarding and FUN way to support GCP, sign up to a fundraising challenge. Here are a few suggestions, OR contact us with your own ideas!

Coming soon

Live events and weekly cinema screenings. Book your seats!

Two Senegalese teenagers decide to leave their hometown and undergo the dangerous journey to Italy in order to escape poverty Read More »
Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than a great night out with friends in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket! Read More »
Dìdi (2024)

Dìdi (2024)

This comedy-drama follows 13-year-old Chris/Dì Di in the summer before high school as he navigates his coming-of-age through social media Read More »
This early film from Alice Rohrwacher follows a rural Italian family as they join The Wonders, a TV show which is filming nearby Read More »
A northern mining village faces tensions upon the arrival of a group of Syrian refugees in a moving film from Ken Loach Read More »

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