Sunday Brunch Club Events - September 2011

- Date: Thursday 1 September
Time: 6.15pm for film at 6.30pm
FILM LOVERS GROUP
Film: ONE DAY
Cinema: Cineworld at Fountainbridge, 130-133 Dundee Street EH11 1AF Map
Meeting point: by the sweets stand

We read One Day by David Nicholls in the SBC Book Club in March. It split opinion with some people loving it and others hating it. I wonder how the film will go down?

"Based on the besterselling book, Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess star in a love story spanning 20 years. On 15 July 1988, University friends Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) graduate and go their separate ways. Their lives - and loves - take radically different directions, but they've forged a bond that's destined to last..."

Director: Lone Scherfig

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Romola Garai, Patricia Clarkson

Certificate: 12A

Duration: 108 minutes

Booking useful to give us an idea how many people to expect.

Email us or just turn up

Members Only

£8.30 for cinema ticket

pay on the day

- Saturday 3 September
Time: 10am
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 4 September
Time: 2pm
ART LOVERS GROUP
Exhibition:
Gallery: Fruitmarket Gallery, Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 Map
Meeting point: At ticket desk on the ground floor

This event is hosted by Vivienne 07843 097 252

Lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon whether you're an avid gallery goer or a very occasional visitor. Join us for a relaxed afternoon followed by cafe conversation.

This exhibition is hugely impressive. A must-see.

Picture by Will O'Mailley web

"The exhibition, over three years in the making, explores the themes and legacy of the King James Bible in the year of its 400th anniversary. The text is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in the English language. Precious Light, which represents the Turner-nominated artist’s largest solo show to date, is a contemporary imagining of the King James Bible in collage, sculpture and words.

The exhibition will feature over seventy of Mach’s trademark collages and large-scale sculptures composed of thousands of mass produced objects such as coat hangers and match-heads. His intricate collages, cinematic in scale, use images sourced from magazines and other mass media to build complex composite pictures that combine the familiarity of popular culture and the Biblical themes portrayed."

Members only: Booking: Email us or just turn up

Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect

Members Only

£5 exhibition entrance fee

pay on the day

Date: Monday 5 September
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

- Date: Wednesday 7 September
Time: 7pm
BOOK LOVERS GROUP
Book: THE WASP FACTORY BY IAIN BANKS
Venue: Traverse Theatre Bar, 10 Cambridge Street EH1 2ED Map

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 Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

'A Gothic horror story of quite exceptional quality...macabre, bizarre ...quite impossible to put down' - Financial Times 'A mighty imagination has arrived on the scene' - Mail on Sunday

Light bar meals available (decide on the day).

Find details of our future books visit Book Lovers Group page

Booking: Members only - Email us or just turn up

Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect

Members only

Free

Date: Wednesday 7 September
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10 Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL Map

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.

Members and Non-Members

£5/£6

- Friday 9 September
Time: 7-9pm
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY DRINKS
Venue: Cumberland Bar, 1-3 Cumberland Street Map

Great way to meet lots of new people and have a few laughs. We're back to old favourite, the Cumberland Bar, this month. We have the side area reserved. It's on the left when you go into the bar.

Booking: Just turn up. Everyone welcome

If it's your first time look out for Stephanie or ask staff who will point you in our direction

Members and Non-Members

Free

- Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am
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 11 September
PEDAL FOR SCOTLAND
Glasgow to Edinburgh bike ride with 51 mile and 100 mile options

A group of members is doing this fun cycling challenge. Find out more on the
Pedal for Scotland website

Any members who would like to join us are very welcome. Just email us

Members

Pedal for Scotland registration fee

Date: Monday 12 September
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

- Date: Wednesday 14 September
Time: 7-9pm
COFFEE CONNECTIONS
Venue: Elephant House, George IV Bridge

Coffee, conversation and good company

Meet us in the intimate, relaxed and friendly setting of The Elephant House. Simply coffee, conversation and good company where you can find out more about the Club.

Perfect whether you're thinking about joining or have joined recently.

Everyone welcome.

Booking: Email us

Prior booking helpful so we have an idea how many people to expect

Members and Non-members

Free

Date: Wednesday 14 September
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10 Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL Map

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.

Members and Non-Members

£5/£6

- Date: Friday 16 September
Time: 7.30pm

DINNER AT MARCHE FRANCAIS
Venue: 9A West Maitland Street, EH12 5DS (2 mins' walk from Haymarket Station) Map

A wonderful authentically French bistro (and deli). This is another of Edinburgh's hidden gems. As well as serving super French food, the deli is foodie heaven.

So looking forward to dining here and hope you will join us for a wonderful evening.

We have a super deal including an aperitif, 3 fantastique courses and a half-bottle of wine per person!

Please book early to ensure your place.

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL*****

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL*****

SPREE SPECIAL OFFER
If you can't make it on the 16th. You can get a voucher for similar offer from Spree.
3 courses and a bottle of wine FOR TWO for just £35.
Print your voucher here

Members and Non-members welcome

£19.50/£24.50
3 courses plus half-bottle of wine per person

incl online booking fee

- Saturday 17 September
Time: 10am
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 18 September
Time: 9am
Meeting point: Outside The Dome, George Street, Edinburgh for car-share - journey time to walk start point approx 1.5hrs
HILLWALK - BEN VRACHIE, PITLOCHRY

Picture: Ben Lomond

This picturesque mountain near Pitlochry is the perfect tonic for autumn. Just short of three thousand feet, Ben Vrackie is one of Perthshire's gems and offers wonderful views over the rolling Perthshire countryside as well as a brilliant pub at the bottom.

This is a moderate walk and will take around 4 hours at a relaxed pace.

Practicalities
We'll be walking over lunch time so bring a packed lunch and water with you. You'll need good walking boots, waterproof clothing and layers as weather can be changeable. Remember your sun protection too, you never know!

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.

Cost per car: The journey to Ben Vrackie and back from George St is approx 152miles. At 22p per mile that is a total of £33 per car. Your contribution is: £17 if 2 people in car, £11 if 3 people and £8 if 4 people. Please bring the right change if you can.

Please note: This is an informal arrangement and as such we can't guarantee a lift as it depends on sufficient drivers.

If you prefer, you can meet us in the car park just beyond The Moulin Hotel PH16 5EH

Pictures from walks on flickr here

Find out dates for all 2011 walks here

Booking: Email us or just turn up

Strictly members only

Members Only

Free

Date: Monday 19 September
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

Date: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10 Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL Map

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.

Members and Non-Members

£5/£6

- Saturday 24 September
Time: 10am
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: Monday 26 September
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

- Date: Wednesday 28 September
Time: 7pm
BEAT THE MID-WEEK BLUES
SPARKLING DINNER AT THE STOCKBRIDGE RESTAURANT
Venue: The Stockbridge Restaurant, 54 St Stephen Street more info

The Stockbridge Restaurant became a firm favourite with us when we went regularly in 2008-2009. As you can see from the picture above it is a lovely restaurant with a cosy ambience. Boasting a range of awards including Scottish City Chef of the Year, the restaurant's speciality in modern European using the finest Scottish ingredients.

This is a perfect mid-week tonic, join us for a relaxed evening of delicious food and good company. I'm so looking forward to going back to The Stockbridge Restaurant and hope you will join us.

We have a fantastic value deal including a glass of prosecco and 3 delicious courses.

Please book early to ensure your place.

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL*****

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL*****

SPREE SPECIAL OFFER
If you can't make it on the 28th. You can get a voucher for the same offer from Spree in September.
3 courses and a glass of prosecco for just £24.
Print your voucher here

Members and Non-members welcome

£26/£31
3 courses plus a glass of prosecco

incl online booking fee

Date: Wednesday 28 September
Time: 8-9pm
5 ASIDE FOOTBALL
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Sport Centre, 10 Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL Map

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.

Members and Non-Members

£5/£6

- Thursday 29 September
Time: 7-9pm
THANK GOODNESS IT'S THURSDAY DRINKS AT SKYBAR
Venue: Skybar at The Point Hotel, 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AF

Picture by Richard Scott, Maverick Photo Agency for SkyBar

SKYbar is becoming a firm favourite and we're heading back again this month. We're starting the weekend a day early and moving our Friday drinks to Thursday to go to the SkyBar. It opens on the last Thursday of each month and has fantastic castle views.

Great way to meet lots of new people and have a few laughs.

There's a complimentary drink for everyone who arrives before 8pm (a cocktail, glass of wine, bottle of beer or soft drink).

Remember there's a barbecue on too so you don't need to dash home for dinner first.

Booking: Just turn up

If it's your first time look out for Stephanie or give her a call on 07881 900 251 when you arrive.

Members and Non-Members

Free

Dates: 30 September - 2 October
WEEKEND IN SPEYSIDE

The perfect place from which to explore the Highlands.
A great break whether you want rest and relaxation or activities in the beautiful countryside