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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 1d

🌿The drink even features blackcurrant ingredients from our Green Skills Centre!

Thanks for tackling homelessness with us, Dishoom.

Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 1d

We're delighted to be teaming up with our friends at Dishoom this World Homeless Day!

From 10th October to 16th November, they’ll be donating £2.50 from every Ruby Royale sold to support our vital work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 1d

Our manifesto calls for investment in prevention, early intervention, community-based support and taking a public health approach to stop people from reaching crisis in the first place.

Ending homelessness is possible if we act together.
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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 1d

Today on #WorldHomelessDay, we’re proud to launch our Manifesto for Ending Homelessness in Scotland.

Homelessness is not inevitable – it’s the result of systemic issues that can be prevented.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 8d

Read our statement on the latest Scottish Housing Bill here, and the Bill itself here:
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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 8d

We welcome the passing of this week's Housing Bill as a significant step forward in addressing Scotland’s housing emergency. But we must be clear: we cannot build our way out of homelessness alone. Housing is fundamental, yet the root causes of homelessness go far deeper.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 10d

They've raised an absolutely incredible £9054 - we're pumped to have #Computershare on team Cyrenians 🤝

Keen to take on your own challenge with your team? Find out how to get involved:
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Fundraise for Charity | Support Us | Cyrenians

There are many ways that you can help raise vital funds to help Cyrenians tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness, including the Edinburgh Marathon, the Kiltwalk and our own events. Find…

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 10d

⛰️🚴💨 Last week the Computershare Tour de Farms team cycled a monumental 565k to an elevation of 7323m - nearly the height of Mount Everest - for Cyrenians!

📍Cycling from Pembrokeshire through Gloucestershire and crossing the finish line in Devon, the team powered through an epic 5 day journey

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 20d

This October, @sccrcentre.bsky.social is once more running its acclaimed Mediator and Mediation Skills Training course.

Praised by participants, this is your chance to improve mediations skills on a @scotmediation.bsky.social accredited course.

Find out more: buff.ly/B3FeHEY

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 21d

Make it a fun catch-up with friends or family, by booking two or more tickets you can pay the concession rate. Become an expert and book our non-Vegan session in October too!

Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 21d

Join Solmaz for a morning learning to create some yummy Persian dishes:
🥣 Ghormeh Sabzi, an Iranian herb stew made with dried limes and fenugreek
🥒 Classic Shirazi salad of cucumber and tomatoes
🍪 Delicious pistachio and walnut cookies

Book your place today: buff.ly/nmfw4pi

A graphic with white text on a blue banner that reads: Persian Cooking with Solmaz, 27 September & 25 October, 10:30am - 2pm. Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School, Edinburgh. Book 2 or more tickets in a single order, pay concession rate. Above is a photo of Shirazi Salad.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 24d

Read about how we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness in the Edinburgh Inquirer now: www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/it-is-a-pu...

'We can't just build our way out of this crisis. It needs more.'

Charity leader Ewan Aitken on what it will take to tackle the Capital's housing emergency

www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 24d

Yesterday the Scottish government released their homelessness statistics for 2024-25.

Behind these numbers are unique and complex circumstances. We seek to understand the points at which people are most at risk and intervene before crisis point.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 29d

Miss out on our bouquet workshop? Try our wreath making in December for your floral fix!

Create a perfect seasonal show stopper for your front door, using locally foraged materials and dried flowers from our cut flower garden in this beginner friendly workshop.

Book today: buff.ly/XuIENn7

A graphic with white text on a blue banner that reads: Festive Wreath Workshop, 5 December, 2pm - 4pm & 6 December, 12pm - 2pm. Cyrenians Green Skills Centre, Kirknewton. Above is a photo of a table with a wreath and crafting materials, a persons hand can be seen at the top.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 7

Embark on a flavorful journey through Singapore with Ruzita's Singaporean Supper Night! 🇸🇬

Experience the rich culinary heritage influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions.

Learn more and book your place: buff.ly/dglpmkb

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our purpose-built industrial-kitchen is a welcoming space providing learning opportunities and something to eat, and someone to eat with.

🍳 Find out more about our Cooking Skills courses here: buff.ly/P6YkMc2
🧑‍🍳 Learn about our accredited hospitality qualifications here: buff.ly/pYAk0gO

Cooking Skills Courses

Our purpose-built community kitchen is home to a number of courses to help break down the barriers around creating good quality, nutritious meals.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 5

🍲 Did you know we've got a cook school on Jane Street in Leith offering cooking skills courses and hospitality qualifications?

If you're looking to build skills, confidence and find community, our Flavour and Haver Community Cook School set in the heart of Leith is the perfect place for you!

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 3

We need urgent, targeted investment in the sector, and are committed to working with the Scottish Government to achieve the key asks outlined in the letter in support of its vision for public service reform.

These are the four key asks we're making alongside our co-signatories 👉

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 3

Without action now, the consequences of the crisis will be felt across society, from deepening inequalities to even greater pressure on the NHS and public services.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 3

More than 200 third sector health and social care leaders have signed an open letter to the First Minister calling for immediate steps to address the crisis threatening the sector - including Cyrenians.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 3

📰 👉 Ending children living in unsuitable accommodation, supporting vulnerable groups and boosting investment - read the Housing Emergency Action Plan to tackle the housing crisis from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan here: buff.ly/DiTGFLo

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 2

🗓️ 27 Sep 2025
📍Cyrenians Fareshare Depot, 5a Seafield Way, Edinburgh, EH15 1TB
🎟️ FREE

If you're interested in attending, register for your free ticket by clicking the link 👉 🔗 cyrenians.scot/events/fundr...

If you'd like further informationPlease contact us at [email protected]

FareShare Depot Open Day

A free event, open to all to learn about how our FareShare surplus food depot works and how you can get involved. Doors open on Saturday 27 September from 11:00 to 14:00.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Depot is a thriving surplus food hub connecting the local community to quality food that otherwise would have been sent to landfill. We've moved to a larger warehouse and we would like to invite you to learn more about the work we do, the support we provide and how you can get involved.

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Sep 2

Come and find out how our FareShare surplus food depot works and how becoming a Community Food Member gives you access to food for your organisation at a low cost at our open day this September!

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · Aug 30

Solmaz brings her expertise in crafting delicious Persian food with her Vegan focussed class in September, learn to make dishes such as Ghormeh Sabzi, an Iranian herb stew made with dried limes and fenugreek.

We have also have a non-vegan Persian class in October, book today: buff.ly/BcaHDWZ

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