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Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
@spacebroomhouse.bsky.social
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Vibrant community hub in heart of Broomhouse.
Provide services across Southwest Edinburgh.

MON-FRI @ 9 A.M.
🍽️ CAFE: -2 P.M.
☎️ RECEPTION: -4:30 P.M.

👉 https://linktr.ee/space_broomhou
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We're collecting donations of new children's books (suitable for ages 0-4) to distribute at @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social's annual #Bookbug Christmas party.

Help Santa fill his sleigh with presents for local kids & their families by dropping off storybooks to The Broomhouse Hub's reception.

#donate
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On the second day of Christmas, @SpaceBroomhouse.bsky.social gave to me... fundraising ideas!

💷 buff.ly/gXKxjVK

#AdventCalendar #Space #BroomhouseHub
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December 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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On the first day of Christmas, @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social gave to me... a warm welcome!

❄️ buff.ly/gXKxjVK

#AdventCalendar #Space #BroomhouseHub
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December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Money donated to @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social goes directly toward helping people who need it most—in Broomhouse & across Edinburgh.

There are many ways to give. You don't need to jump out of a plane or swim the Forth; be as creative as you'd like. Whatever you choose, it will make a difference.
Lined notebook page background with Christmas doodles around the page. Text in centre reads: 'Support Space @ The Broomhouse Hub £5 covers the cost of a meal for a hungry child £10 facilitates a visit to The Beacon Club for an older person with dementia £20 provides befriending activities for a child in kinship care £50 helps a young adult carer with a clothing voucher or energy costs' Pink Space logo in upper left corner.
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We're getting in the #Christmas spirit, pairing #CoorieFood community meals with family-friendly films for FREE events in December.

🎁 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' (U)
📅 Tuesday, 9 Dec.
🕰️ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Food available for FIRST 30 MINUTES; enjoy your dinner whilst watching the movie.

#Space
Grey background with image of two-frame film reel in centre. Photos from the film 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' fill the frames. White text in between reads 'Presented by Local Cinema and Space @ The Broomhouse Hub'. Text below reads: 'The Muppets Christmas Carol The Broomhouse Hub Wednesday, 10 Dec. at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Community meal included [food available for first 30 minutes] Images courtesy of Walt Disney Studios' Pink ticket reads 'FREE!' Pink Space logo in upper right corner
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We're getting in the #Christmas spirit, pairing #CoorieFood community meals with family-friendly films for FREE events in December.

😱 'Home Alone' (PG)
📅 Tuesday, 9 Dec.
🕰️ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Food available for FIRST 30 MINUTES; enjoy your dinner whilst watching the movie.

#LocalCinema #CommunityMeal
Grey background with image of two-frame film reel in centre. Photos from the film 'Home Alone' fill the frames. White text in between reads 'Presented by Local Cinema and Space @ The Broomhouse Hub'. Text below reads: 'Home Alone The Broomhouse Hub Tuesday, 9 Dec. at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Community meal included [food available for first 30 minutes] Images courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox' Pink ticket reads 'FREE!' Pink Space logo in upper right corner
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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@SpaceBroomhouse.bsky.social is a welcoming, accessible building with various rooms available to hire.

The Welcome Room provides a private space with seating for four to eight people & includes free Wi-Fi.

Contact [email protected] or 0131 455 7731.

#RoomHire #Space #BroomhouseHub
Background photo of Welcome Room, featuring white oval table, blue padded chairs, and a paper flip chart. Overlaid text reads: 'Event Space Room Hire Welcome Room From £14 (Community)/£17.50 (Corporate) Capacity 4-8 Free Wi-Fi spacescot.org/event-space' Black-and-white QR code in lower right corner.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Let the countdown to Christmas begin with @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social's annual digital advent calendar!

Come back every day from 1-24 Dec. to open another door & learn more about our varied programmes. (Enjoy a sprinkling of our favourite holiday jokes & festive trivia, too.)

#AdventCalendar
Pink background speckled with white. White Space logo in upper left corner. Four pink striped candles in centre of page. Text at bottom reads: 'Advent Calendar 2025 Join us every day from 1-24 Dec. to celebrate Space programmes, test your festive knowledge, and maybe have a laugh or two.'
November 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Life as a young adult can be challenging—between work, education, & planning for the future.

Aged 16 to 26? Need someone to talk to? We're here to help with weekly #PHEW group sessions (Thursdays at 6-8 p.m.) or 1-to-1 support.

Contact [email protected] for more info.

#MentalHealth #Space
Grey background with pink Space logo in upper left corner. Colourful blobs feature white text reading: 'PHEW People's Health and Emotional Wellbeing Offering young people aged 16 to 26 a safe and friendly space to develop a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Group sessions Thursdays at 6-8 p.m. 1-to-1 support Contact barry.craig@spacescot.org spacescot.org/phew/ The Broomhouse Hub 79-89 Broomhouse Crescent, EH11 3RH'
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Well done to young people at James Gillespie’s High School who have been raising awareness about young carers and their charity @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social

Read all about it here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/ed...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Big thanks to Forrester High School students Chloe, Lilly, Leonie, Louis, Mia, & Poppy for raising £237.71 for @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social!

Championing #Space as part of YPI, the students raised more than £230, which will go toward supporting our youth programmes.

Well done to the entire team!
Pink heart background with cut-out images of six students and Space staffer Barry. Surrounding text reads 'Thank you, Chloe, Lilly, Leonie, Poppy, Louis, and Mia'.
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Help make a real difference in the lives of local young people by signing up to #volunteer with @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social's youth programmes:

⦁ Bookbug
⦁ Friday Youth Club
⦁ Youth Befriending

Visit our website or swing by The Hub to learn more.

#volunteering #YouthWork #Space #BroomhouseHub
Left side: Pink text at top reads, 'Volunteer with Space!' White text on teal background at bottom reads: 'Bookbug 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesdays Youth Club 4:30-6/8 p.m., Fridays Youth Befriending 2-3 hours/week' Right side: Selection of photos featuring Youth Befriending volunteers, young members, and staff.
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We know times are tough & there are plenty of expenses, particularly this time of year.

If you are able to be a #SecretSanta, @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social welcomes all donations to ensure community members have the gift of warmth over winter.

👉 Visit our JustGiving page to date (link in bio) 👈
Textured beige background with pink Space logo in upper right corner. Text in top centre reads 'Will you be a Secret Santa this year?' Text in gold circle reads '£10 covers a cosy blanket and selection box' Surrounding images feature two child holding soft blankets and chocolate selection boxes, as well as someone dressed as Santa Claus giving a child wrapped gifts.
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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We're collecting donations of new children's books (suitable for ages 0-4) to distribute at @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social's annual #Bookbug Christmas party.

Help Santa fill his sleigh with presents for local kids & their families by dropping off storybooks to The Broomhouse Hub's reception.

#donate
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We believe good food should be available at affordable prices.

That's why @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social's #CoorieCafe provides great tasting, fulfilling, & nutritious meals for less than a tenner.

🍳 Breakfast: 9-11 a.m.
🥪 Lunch: 12-2:30 p.m.

#SocialEnterprise #Cafe #Coorie #CoorieFood
Text on left: 'Serving up great food at affordable prices. Breakfast: 9-11 a.m. Lunch: 12-2:30 p.m. Space @ The Broomhouse Hub 79-89 Broomhouse Crescent, EH11 3RH' Coorie Cafe logo at top. Photos of a large cheeseburger, fries, and cheese pizza on right.
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thank you so much to the Merchiston Tennis Club, which raised more than £1,480 for @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social!

The funds, collected during a recent bake sale & BBQ, will be invested directly in Space programmes, helping disadvantaged young people & vulnerable adults in southwest Edinburgh.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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@spacebroomhouse.bsky.social is a welcoming, accessible building with rooms available to hire.

Robertson Rooms 1 & 2 may be joined to make one large space for up to 15, or left as separate rooms to accommodate up to 11.

Contact [email protected] or 0131 455 7731.

Learn more: buff.ly/I6jrHzQ
Background photo of Robertson Rooms 1 and 2, featuring a round table with green padded seats Overlaid text reads: 'Event Space Room Hire Robertson Rooms 1 and 2 From £16 (Community)/£20 (Corporate) Capacity 4-15 Free Wi-Fi spacescot.org/event-space' Black-and-white QR code in lower right corner.
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Why would you consider becoming a youth befriender? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more about being a youth befriender & join our award-winning team of volunteers making a difference to the community (link in bio).

#YouthBefriending #BefriendingWeek #Space #BroomhouseHub
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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PHEW members celebrated spooky season with a trip to #EdinburghDungeon.

People's Health & Emotional Wellbeing offers 16- to 26-year-olds a safe & open space to connect with others & develop a better understanding of mental health & wellbeing.

Contact [email protected] to sign up or volunteer.
Four PHEW members and one PHEW staffer stand outside of the open door to Edinburgh Dungeon. They all smile for the photo. Five PHEW members and two PHEW staff members pose for a photo with a computer-generated background featuring an angry-looking judge next to a sign reading 'By order of The Supreme Court, the accused stand guilty of...'. Three members in the front hold signs reading 'kilt a man', 'being a witch', and 'sheep stealer'. Five PHEW members and two PHEW staff members pose for a photo with a computer-generated background featuring Scottish mountains and a group of fighters with shields. Five PHEW members and two PHEW staff members pose for a photo with a computer-generated background featuring a spooky house and a dead body on a table in front of them.
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Our Youth Befriending volunteers love befriending because...

'I think it makes a difference to young people.'

Learn more about being a youth befriender & join our award-winning team of volunteers supporting the community (link in bio).

#YouthBefriending #BefriendingWeek #Space #BroomhouseHub
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November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Our Youth Befriending volunteers love befriending because...

'It puts something back into society.'

Learn more about being a youth befriender & join our award-winning team of volunteers making a difference to the community (link in bio).

#YouthBefriending #BefriendingWeek #Space #BroomhouseHub
Dark blue background with white rectangle in centre. Befriending Week logo in upper right corner. Space and Befriending Networks logos in lower right and left corners. Text in centre reads: 'I love befriending because... It puts something back into society.'
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Our Youth Befriending volunteers love befriending because...

'It's so much fun and rewarding.'

Learn more about being a youth befriender (link in bio) and join our award-winning team of volunteers making a real difference to the community.

#YouthBefriending #BefriendingWeek #Space #BroomhouseHub
Dark blue background with white rectangle in centre. Befriending Week logo in upper right corner. Space and Befriending Networks logos in lower right and left corners. Text in centre reads: 'I love befriending because... It's so much fun and rewarding.'
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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@SpaceBroomhouse.bsky.social would like to deck our halls with a traditional #ChristmasTree.

Got a tree that's 7 feet tall, in good condition, & available by mid-November?

Help spruce up our community centre: email ([email protected]) or phone (0131 455 7731). Or swing by reception for a chat.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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@spacebroomhouse.bsky.social wishes all who celebrate a very happy and spooky Halloween!

Don't miss this afternoon's FREE community meal and screening of Pixar's 'Coco' at The Broomhouse Hub from 1-3 p.m. No need to book; just show up and enjoy!

#Halloween #spooky #ghosts #Space #BroomhouseHub
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October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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PHEW members are ace-ing it on & off the badminton court.

It was game, set, match for the group during their monthly sport session at Edinburgh Leisure's Craiglockhart centre.

Contact [email protected] to learn more, sign up, or apply to volunteer.

#badminton #sport #PHEW #Space #BroomhouseHub
PHEW Project Workers Barry and Meghan stand with their backs to the camera, facing the net. Two PHEW members stand on the other side of the net. Blue walls are illuminated and the yellow wood floor has strips of white tape showing the court boundaries. A PHEW member, wearing a black graphic T-shirt, green trousers, and dark-rimmed glasses, sits on the yellow wood court floor in front of a blue wall. A PHEW member, wearing a white T-shirt and lavender leggings, stands with their back to the camera, facing the net. Two PHEW members stand on the other side of the net. Blue walls are illuminated and the yellow wood floor has strips of white tape showing the court boundaries.
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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@spacebroomhouse.bsky.social is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to lead set up & running of new Coorie Kitchen @ Craigmillar Park Golf Club.

⏳ Full-time (36 hours/week over 5 shifts)
💷 £14.59-£15.20/hour (depending on experience)

Learn more about the position online: buff.ly/LrjPXce.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM