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Date: Sunday 1 August
Time: 2pm
WATER OF LEITH WALK WITH ANTONY GORMLEY SCULPTURES
Meeting point: Outside the entrance foyer of the Scottish
Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road

Lovely walk along the beautiful Water of Leith from
Stockbridge to Leith where we'll have late lunch. This is a
flat walk and will talk about an hour and a half.
Along the route we'll see the life-sized sculptures by Antony
Gormley which are port of his 6 Times project.
Details here
Booking: Members only
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to
expect
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Members only
Just turn up
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Free |
- Date: Wednesday 4 August
Time: 7pm
BOOK LOVERS GROUP
Book: THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST BY MOHSIN HAMID
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Exchange Bar
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Join us at the popular SBC Book Club. Enjoy lively
discussions over a drink or two. Whether you are an avid reader
or would like to read more, you'll love our relaxed group.
The book we'll
be talking about this month is The Reluctant
Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
"I read Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist with
increasing admiration. It is beautifully written - what a
joy it is to find such intelligent prose, such clarity of
thought and exposition - and superbly constructed. The
author has managed to tighten the screw of suspense almost
without our being aware it is happening, and the result is a
tale of enormous tension. I read a lot of thrillers - or
rather I start reading a lot of thrillers, and put most of
them down - but this is more exciting than any thriller I've
read for a long time, as well as being a subtle and elegant
analysis of the state of our world today. I was enormously
impressed" Phillip Pullman
Light bar meals available (decide on the day).
Find details of our future books on our
Book Lovers Group page
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Booking: Members only -
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members only
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Free |
- Date: Friday 6 August
Time: 6-8pm
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY DRINKS AT THE SPIEGEL GARDEN
Speigel Garden, George Square Garden
Meeting point: Main bar area - call 07881 900 251 if you can't see us

We're taking our usual TGI Friday night al fresco for Fringe
fabulousness in the Spiegel Garden. The bar has a covered area just in
case!
As always relaxed after-work drinks to celebrate the start of the
weekend. Great way to meet people, have a few laughs and get your
weekend started.
Booking: None required, just turn up and we will be there to greet you.
Call 07881 900 251 if you can't see us in the bar area.
Booking: None required - Members and Non-Members just turn up
Please note if you arrive much later then there can be long queues
to access the Spiegel Garden
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Members and Non-members |
Free |
- Sunday 8 August
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get
in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
Date: Monday 9 August
Time: 8-10pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road
map
Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills required.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members Only |
£5 |
Date: Wednesday 11 August
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10
Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL
Map
*****Please note new venue, day and time*****
5
aside football for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of
abilities play.
5-a-side
faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5/£7 |
- Date: Friday 13 August
Time: Meeting at 7.15-7.30pm* for 7.40-8.40pm show
FRIDAY FRINGE COMEDY
JON RICHARDSON: DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard - Above
Meeting point: To right of main bar in Pleasance Courtyard next to
Reception

We have a great night of comedy lined up,with 3 great shows. Book one,
two or all 3 shows (listed below) and join us for a fun evening with a
lot of laughs.
Last year's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and 'Have I Got News For
You?' panelist presents a brand new hour of stand-up. 'So good he
actually bends time' ***** (Chortle.co.uk).
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
*Early meeting time as the venue is busy and we'll need to get from
bar area to show area.
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Members only |
£12 |
- Date: Friday 13 August
Time: Meeting 8.50 for 9-10pm show
FRIDAY FRINGE COMEDY
FELIX DEXTER: MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES IN ORDER
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard - Above
Meeting point: entrance to Above - join us in the queue

We have a great night of comedy lined up,with 3 great shows. Book one,
two or all 3 shows (listed above and below) and join us for a fun
evening with a lot of laughs.
Critically acclaimed for his
characters and performance on BBC2's 'Bellamy's People', and the star of
Radio 4's 'Down the Line', Felix Dexter returns to Edinburgh with his
new stand-up and character show. 'Star of the show' (Guardian).
'Very impressive' (Sunday
Times). Book early! ' ... the
audience doubled over with tears in their eyes' (Observer).
'Excellent explosive and exhilarating performer' (Guardian).
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
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Members only |
£14 |
- Date: Friday 13 August
Time: Meeting at 10.20pm for 10.30-11.30pm show
FRIDAY FRINGE COMEDY
HANS TEEUWEN: SMOOTH AND PAINFUL
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard - Beyond
Meeting point: entrance to Beyond - join us in the queue

We have a great night of comedy lined up,with 3 great shows. Book one,
two or all 3 shows (listed above) and join us for fun evening with a lot
of laughs.
Chortle Award winner, comedian, jazz singer, defender of free speech
and the most exciting comedian to hit the British stage in years. Hans
Teuween’s phenomenally surreal, critically acclaimed comedy was rated
five stars by the Guardian and Metro at last year's Fringe
and described by Stewart Lee as ‘the best stand-up I've seen in ages’. ‘Teeuwen
is among the funniest performers I have seen … a masterclass in
laughter’ ***** (Guardian); ‘…go and see him – a breathtaking
performer’ ***** (Metro); ‘A radical genius’ (Time Out).
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
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Members |
£15 |
- Date: Saturday 14 August
Time: 11am
Meeting point: Holyrood Palace Car Park
BIKE RIDE: Musselburgh
Some
great rides this year and we're back in the saddle again. Our May ride
to East Lothian pictured right, pictures from our June ride on
facebook here
This ride has options to suit all abilities. We will ride out to
Musselburgh which is a flat route mainly on cycle paths. From there
we'll ride past Ormiston, Pencaitland, West and East Saltoun, Samuelston
and up to Longniddry
Options:
Approx 1-2 hours - cycle to Musselburgh and back to Edinburgh
Approx 4-5 hours - cycle to Longniddry and take train back to Edinburgh
Approx 6-7 hours - cycle to Longniddry and back to Edinburgh
Remember to bring:
- water
- a packed lunch and snacks
- a waterproof jacket
- water resistant trousers also a good idea - jeans can be heavy and
uncomfortable when wet
- spare inner tube in case of puncture
Booking: Members only -
email us or just turn up
Please give your mobile number when booking so we can alert you if have
to cancel due to weather
Prior booking helpful to give us an idea of how many people to
expect
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Members only |
Free |
- Sunday 15 August
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get
in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
- Date: Sunday 15 August
Time:1pm
BRUNCH at IRIS
Venue: Iris, 47a Thistle Street (just off
Hanover Street), Edinburgh city centre

Iris has proved a hit with you so we're back again for brunch. This
lovely restaurant offers an intimate, cosmopolitan atmosphere to
compliment its modern European menu. Tucked away on Thistle Street
in the heart of Edinburgh's centre, Iris is a hidden gem.
Join us for delicious food and wonderful company.
Iris is a popular venue, early booking recommended
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Members and Non-members book online using the links below |
£15/£20
for a delicious 3 course lunch |
Date: Sunday 15 August
Time: 6-7pm TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day
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Book here |
£6/£8 |
Date: Monday 16 August
Time: 8-10pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road
map
Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills required.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members Only |
£5 |
Date: Wednesday 18 August
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10
Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL
Map
*****Please note new venue, day and time*****
5
aside football for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of
abilities play.
5-a-side
faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5/£7 |
- Date: Thursday 19 August
Time: Meeting at 6.15pm for 6.30-7.40pm show
FRINGE PLAY: TEENAGE RIOT
Venue: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road near Usher
Hall
Meeting point: Traverse Bar
I
so enjoyed last year's
Internal so just had to see this show which is by the same creative
team.
The blurb: "Eight youngsters shut themselves off because they feel
like it.
They don’t know why exactly. In fact, they don’t even know what they
want or don’t want but there’s enough lust, frustration, irritation to
find out what’s shitty about the fact that they’ll become someone like
you.
A new performance by Alexander Devriendt, director, and the creative
team behind the multi-award winning Once and For All We’re
Gonna Tell You Who We Are So Shut up and Listen and Internal."
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
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Members only |
£17 |
- Date: Friday 20 August
Time: 6-8pm
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY DRINKS AT THE SPIEGEL GARDEN
Speigel Garden, George Square Garden
Meeting point: Main bar area - call 07881 900 251 if you can't see us

We're taking our usual TGI Friday night al fresco for Fringe
fabulousness in the Spiegel Garden. The bar has a covered area just in
case!
As always relaxed after-work drinks to celebrate the start of the
weekend. Great way to meet people, have a few laughs and get your
weekend started.
Booking: None required, just turn up and we will be there to greet you.
Call 07881 900 251 if you can't see us in the bar area.
Booking: None required - Members and Non-Members just turn up
Please note if you arrive much later then there can be long queues
to access the Spiegel Garden
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Members and Non-members |
Free |
- Date: Saturday 21 August
Time: 1.45pm
ROLLERBLADING
Venue: Outdoors at Silverknowes. Meeting at
parking area on the Esplanade off Marine Drive, look out for the skate
car pictured below
Great
fun way to keep fit. Skating along the coast - beautiful views.
Rollerblades and knee pads are supplied. All you need is comfortable
clothes and a helmet, if you would like to wear one (a cycle helmet is
fine).

The group will be kept small. Beginners welcome.
If you have never skated before contact Don for a private
lesson first email: inline@tryskating.com
Find out more at
http://tryskating.com/
Please book by Friday 20 August as our instructor Don travels from
Glasgow for this session and we need to confirm numbers in advance.
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Members and Non-members book online below |
£10/£12.50 |
- Date: Sunday 22 August
Time: 10am
HILLWALK - MENDICK CIRCLE, WEST LINTON
Meeting point: Outside The Dome, George St,
Edinburgh for car-share

Beautiful circular walk of around 10 miles.
Practicalities
We'll be walking over lunch time so
bring a packed lunch and water with you.
You'll need good
walking boots, warm and
waterproof clothing,
hat, gloves and a fleece
as weather can be changeable.
Car share
We will be meeting
outside The Dome (bar) in George Street on Sunday morning to arrange
car sharing. If you have a car please bring it as you can always leave
it at George Street
if there are too many cars. Parking in town is free on a Sunday. If you
are not driving, remember to give a contribution towards petrol
to your driver.
Insist if necessary! Please note that, while we aim to be able to
offer everyone a lift this can't be guaranteed as we do rely on
sufficient drivers joining us in town.
If you prefer to meet us at the start of the walk join us at
10.45am (location below).
Walk starting point
Gordon Arms Hotel, Dolphinton Road in West Linton (EH46 7DR).
To get there head out of Edinburgh city centre along Lothian Road and
take the A702 to West Linton where you will find the Hotel
map here.
2010 hillwalks
For details of other hillwalks visit our
hillwalking page
Booking: Strictly Members only - just turn up
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Strictly
Members only
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Free
but remember to give a petrol contribution to your driver |
- Sunday 22 August
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get
in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
Date: Sunday 22 August
Time: 6-7pm TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day
|
Book here |
£6/£8 |
Date: Monday 23 August
Time: 8-10pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road
map
Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills required.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members Only |
£5 |
Date: Wednesday 25 August
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10
Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL
Map
*****Please note new venue, day and time*****
5
aside football for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of
abilities play.
5-a-side
faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5/£7 |
- Date: Saturday 28 August
Time: Meeting at 3.15pm for 3.45-4.45pm show
FLAWLESS CHASE: THE DREAM
Venue: E4 Udderbelly Pasture, Bristo Square by the purple cow
Meeting Point: The Purple Cow
"The
stars of 'Britain's Got Talent' 2009 make their Edinburgh debut! This
inspirational dance act have become an international phenomenon with
stunning street dance and jaw-dropping moves. They have been crowned
world dance champions, international dance champions and star in the
feature film 'StreetDance 3D'. Flawless have worked with some of the
biggest names in the business including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis,
Westlife, Victoria Beckham, Sugababes, Lemar, Estelle and Jamelia. Don't
miss this breathtaking, dizzying, gravity-defying hour of incredible
entertainment for all from one of the UK's hottest dance acts."
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
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Members only |
£16.50 |
- Date: Saturday 28 August
Time: Meeting 5.15pm for 5.25-6.25pm show
THE MAGNETS
Venue: E4 Udderbelly Pasture, Bristo Square by the purple cow
Meeting Point: Entrance to show - join us in the queue
The
blurb: "'Breathe fresh air
into a cappella ... the world is indeed their oyster' (List).
Flawless entertainment in the company of one of Britain's hottest music
acts, the Magnets. A six-man sound machine, fusing glorious harmonies
with jawdropping beat-boxing in a show packed with musical
sophistication. Cool moves, superb theatrics and infectious tunes - but
absolutely no instruments. This brand new show is a journey through time
- back to the songs of iconic performers such as Blondie and Kraftwerk,
and forwards to hits by current starts including Lady Gaga and Florence
and the Machine"
Booking: Buy tickets from
Fringe online 226 0000 and meet us at the venue.
Email useful so we know to expect you, or just turn up.
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Members only |
£14.50 |
- Sunday 29 August
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get
in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
|
Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
Date: Sunday 29 August
Time: 6-7pm TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day
|
Book here |
£6/£8 |
Date: Monday 30 August
Time: 8-10pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road
map
Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills required.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day.
|
Members Only |
£5 |