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Edinburgh Reporter
13 hours ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
Eat cake for a good cause…LifeCare's afternoon tea is served
Following a sell-out success in March, local charity LifeCare Edinburgh is delighted to announce the return of its popular Afternoon Tea at the LifeCare Hub on Cheyne Street on Thursday 4 September. Guests can enjoy a selection of homemade cakes, savoury treats, and endless cups of tea and coffee, all served in the heart of one of Edinburgh's most loved community spaces. It's the perfect chance to enjoy a relaxed afternoon with friends, family, or neighbours – all while supporting a fantastic local cause. But this event is more than just tea and treats – every ticket sold will directly support LifeCare's urgent fundraising appeal to keep the Hub running. With rapidly rising costs, the charity is calling on the community to help protect the services so many people rely on. Sarah Van Putten, CEO of LifeCare said 'The LifeCare Hub is a lifeline for thousands across the city. Whether it's classes for isolated older adults, support for unpaid carers, or just a welcoming place to connect, the Hub brings people together. This Afternoon Tea is a chance to enjoy a lovely afternoon whilst helping us secure the Hub's future.' The Hub, which first opened in 1975 as 'Stockbridge House', now welcomes over 47,000 visits a year, offering 80+ weekly activities for all ages. As a charity, LifeCare works hard to ensure that its services are affordable or free, so no one is left out. Afternoon Tea Details: LifeCare Hub, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge EH4 1JB 1230pm Thursday 4th September 2025 To book, call 0131 343 0940 or pop into the Hub £15 per person including a small donation. Spaces are limited and expected to sell out fast – so early booking is strongly advised. Visits for more information. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Free school holiday activities in Stockbridge
The LifeCare Hub on Cheyne Street in Stockbridge is marking 50 years as the heart of the community – and this summer, the much-loved centre is giving back to local families with free school holiday activities for children. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Originally opened as Stockbridge House in 1975, the LifeCare Hub has grown into a vibrant, intergenerational community hub, welcoming over 47,000 visits each year. The bright, bustling space now offers more than 80 weekly activities for local people, providing everything from fitness and music to pop-up play to unpaid carers wellbeing support and a wide range of creative classes. This summer, the hub is turning its attention to young people with a series of free Tuesday sessions 11am-12pm throughout July. Activities include Young Engineers, crafts, and dance and storytelling workshops – offering local children hands-on fun and learning while parents and carers enjoy a cuppa or lunch at the community café. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our mission is to make sure everyone feels welcome and connected, whatever their age,' says LifeCare's Community Activities Coordinator Sarah Duckmanton 'Seeing generations share the same space and support each other – it's absolutely priceless.' Love LifeCare Hub Despite its success, the charity hub faces rising costs and a projected shortfall of £30,000 this year. LifeCare has launched its urgent Love the LifeCare Hub appeal to secure the future of its vital spaces which mean so much to so many people. 'If every visitor gave £1, we'd cover our shortfall,' Sarah adds. 'No donation is too small – please help us keep our hub going strong for generations to come.' For details on children's activities or to support the appeal, visit
Edinburgh Reporter
19-06-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
Celebrate community at LifeCare's FREE summer BBQ on Friday
Everyone is invited to LifeCare's free Summer BBQ on Friday 20 June, from 12 noon to 4pm at the LifeCare Hub, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge. Come along for a fantastic afternoon of free food, a bouncy castle, delicious cakes (with thanks to Soderberg!) and a wide range of fun activities for all ages. This special event is part of the Love the LifeCare Hub campaign, celebrating half a century of the LifeCare Hub supporting local people – from young children to older adults – through affordable, accessible community services. The hub welcomes over 47,000 visits each year and runs more than 80 weekly classes and activities. 'It's a place where people connect, share, and thrive.' As LifeCare faces rising running costs, donations are being welcomed to help safeguard this much-loved community space. Every pound helps ensure LifeCare can continue to offer vital support and joyful connections for generations to come. So bring your friends, family, and neighbours for an afternoon of summer celebration – and help support one of Edinburgh's cherished community hubs. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
25-05-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
LifeCare launch fundraising appeal – everyone welcome at information morning
The LifeCare Hub on Cheyne Street has been a vital part of the local community for fifty years since opening as Stockbridge House in 1975. Originally it was a day centre for older people, but it has evolved into a fully accessible, intergenerational community hub for everyone. A popular big, bright and beautiful space, the hub hosts more than 80 different weekly activities and welcomes over 47,000 visits a year from people who live in the city. Run by local charity LifeCare Edinburgh, the organisation ensures all its services are affordable, or offered for free, so that everyone gets the chance to take part in community activities which help to keep them connected and support their health and wellbeing. However, with continuing rising energy, staff and insurance costs the charity is bracing itself for an anticipated 30% increase in overall running costs this year creating a shortfall of around £30,000 this year alone. The charity is launching an urgent appeal to help cover this shortfall and help sustain its hub and support for those that need it most. Sarah Van Putten, CEO of LifeCare said: 'The LifeCare hub is a really important place for local people. We are very proud of the support we offer and the accessible spaces we make available for everyone in our community. In an increasingly isolated world, where would people go if we didn't exist? 'We want to be here for years to come, but we need support. No donation is too small, if we received £1 each time a person visited, we'd cover our shortfall and help sustain our future. Please give what you can.' Lynne Herbert provides LifeCare's free hairdressing for unpaid carers and runs her own yoga classes from the hub on a Monday and Thursday. Lynne said: 'The LifeCare Hub is such an amazing place. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and full of joy. It's there for everyone, young to old and the combination of everyone interacting together is just priceless' LifeCare works alongside a dedicated group of volunteers who generously give their time to ensure the smooth running and a friendly greeting for visitors. Shirley Galbraith is often one of the first people that visitors meet when they enter the hub. Shirley said: 'I feel that I am making a small difference to some peoples' day by just chatting or helping them see what classes or services they could use. It makes me feel great! People should support the hub appeal to make sure that these services can continue – it is such a fantastic charity. The best thing is the variety of amazing services and classes that are offered. Supporting this appeal will ensure they are there for years to come!' The charity is running an information morning from the LifeCare Hub on Monday 2 June 10am-1pm. Go along to find out more and chat about how to get involved. Everyone is welcome at LifeCare's Community BBQ on Friday 20 June from noon-4pm – with free food, bouncy castle and a whole range of activities for local people of all ages. Like this: Like Related
