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Diwali Festival..

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Diwali is the Hindu festival of light, and this Saturday the 12th November, there is going to be a Diwali parade and celebration in Princess Street Gardens afterwards which looks great!

Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over dark, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali brings Joy, prosperity, knowledge, peace and wealth. People celebrate Diwali through distributing sweets, gifts and thanks giving to each other.

Edinburgh Diwali is committed to bring the richness of Indian culture to Scotland and to Scottish community by celebrating the Festival of Light in Edinburgh on Saturday 12th November at the Ross Band Stand. Their website has all the timings of the parade and celebrations in more detail, but the parade will start at 2.45pm from the City Chambers on the High Street with over 300 people carrying Diwali lights and dancers and musicians, from 4pm onwards at the Ross Band Stand in Princess Street Gardens there will be folk dancers, live music, Bollywood dance and the whole event will finish with fireworks.

This looks fantastic and a great way to celebrate Diwali !!

Edinburgh Diwali - 2016 - Free Entry @ Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh [12 November]

Septemberfest – Broughton High School Saturday 24th September

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https://i0.wp.com/www.broughton.edin.sch.uk/images/Septemberfest_2016.jpgSo, this Saturday 24th, we have Septemberfest again, the annual event at Broughton High School, from 11am till 4pm. With a Brazilian Olympics theme, there is lots going on !

There promises to be food stalls, Samba bands, a magician, hula hooping, arcade games, balloon creations, Taekwondo and Judo and a craft fair packed with homemade crafts, pocket money toys and baking. And from the poster above it looks like much much more ! Check out the event page on Facebook here for more information and updates !

And it’s free entry too !

 

Harvest Festival – Botanical Gardens 17th and 18th September

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68d843843aThis weekend looks great, and especially this wee festival taking place at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens which are always lovely to visit !

The Harvest festival is taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September from 1-4pm both days.

The annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of the vegetable growing year. Join them for fun activities, gardening advice, information about harvesting, cooking and storing crops, tasters and more.

Be inspired to get growing with their community garden produce show and discover the delights of growing your own vegetables with the Edible Gardening Project team.The festival is free to attend and features the following :

  • Barrow Band (Sunday)
  • Storyteller Mrs Mash
  • Scotland the Bread
  • Pulse harvest
  • Vegetable growing advice
  • Fun family activities
  • Around the world in 80 plants tour with Stephen Barstow (Sat 2pm)
  • Power of Food Festival info (Sunday)
  • Garden tasters

Gorgie Farm Festival Saturday 10th September

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CCI08252016So, after the threat of closure, and fundraising an amazing £100,000 in just six weeks, Gorgie City Farm is having it’s annual Farm Fest ! And there will be plenty to celebrate this year I’m sure…

The Farm Fest is taking place on Saturday 10th September, from 11am-4pm and activities include:
Face painting,
Activity workshops,
Traditional games,
A Fire Engine Visit
Animal Handling

Live music includes: Their very own Ceri Burgess
Edinburgh University Brass Band
Castle Chorus choir
and many more
Pet Lodge Cuddle Corner– opportunity to cuddle their smaller fluffy residents –
Session 1 – 11:30- 12:45pm
Session 2 – 2-3:15pm

Also local breweries serving up cold, refreshing beer from 1-4pm.

Dress to impress, a prize will be given to the best farm themed costume!

This looks fantastic -Will be a great day out for all !!

Tea in the Park -Saturday 3rd September

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Tomorrow there’s an exciting event happening in Braidburn Valley Park – Tea In the Park ! From 2pm until 4.30pm.

This year’s attractions include the Edinburgh Bootcamp which comes with Obstacle Course and children’s games. The Vikings of Din Eidyn will be out in strength this year with a full battle force as well as other Viking pursuits. Morningside School of Music, Magic Ian and Angela Watson – School of Dance will entertain. Plus all the usual fun – Crafts and activities, raft building and racing. Not to forget the Famous and Original Duck Race and a host of stalls including bar and home baking -there will also be the Infamous dog show !