What’s On in October 2026
The Mill Cafe is in St Joseph’s Hall Tuesday – Friday 9.00 – 14.00 and Farmers’ Market Satrudays 8.00 – 13.00
The Mill Café is always looking for new volunteers . Pop in for a chat with Lynsey
Balerno Parish Church Praise Band : Whether you sing, play an instrument, or simply love music, there’s a place for you here. You don’t need to be an expert. A great opportunity to meet new people, grow in confidence, and be part of a supportive & creative group within the church. Please get in touch with Don MacLeod (drmmacleod@gmail.com) or Martin Petty (mpetty712@gmail.com) 10-16 May
19 & 20 October: The Good Book Group 11:00-12:00 & Balerno & 19:00-20:00 Currie
20 October: Currie Guild at Gibson Craig Halls 14.00 The Elizabeth Sword Speaker: Mairihread Ellis & Godfrey Fitton
21 October: Balerno Guild Ogston Hall 19:30 Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage with Neil and Anne Johnstone.
24 October: Currie Guild at Gibson Craig Halls 10:00-12:00 Saturday Coffee Morning in aid of project Admission £5 children free
25 October: Currie Walking Group after joint service : Bus to Craiglockhart to walk round the pond and woods, then the canal to Slateford.
26 & 27 October: The Good Book Group 11:00-12:00 & Balerno & 19:00-20:00 Currie
30 October Messy Church Gibson Craig Halls Bring your own packed lunch from 12:30-15:00 Theme of Autumn
31 October: Blythswood Shoebox appeal 2026 Shoeboxes to be completed by Friday 30th October and handed into Margaret & Bill Black 11 Larchfield Balerno EH14 7NN
2 & 3 November: The Good Book Group 11:00-12:00 & Balerno & 19:00-20:00 Currie
3 November: Currie Guild at Gibson Craig Halls 10:00 Being an MSP Speaker Sue Webber
Pastoral Care
Anyone needing support should contact your Elder, or Kay Coull, the Pastoral Care Co-ordinator (449 6151). If you cannot contact one of the above please contact the Church Office 449 7245, bpc-admin@balernochurch.org.uk
The Balerno Guild (open to everyone)
The Guild meets regularly, usually twice a month in the Ogston Hall 19:30-21:00.
Full details on the The Guild page.