Outreach Events May-August 2026
Saturday 16th May at 7pm: Music @ Blackhall St Columba’s – St David’s Brass Band
We always enjoy having the band leading one of our services during Advent but it does restrict them somewhat to Christmas music and fairly gentle stuff at that. This is an opportunity for them to give us a full concert and show some of the breadth and depth of the musical talent they have. There will be a wide range of classical as well as jazz and brass music to enjoy so this will be a great evening out. Refreshments will be served. As always, there is no charge for tickets but donations for the work of the band will be much appreciated.
Saturday 23rd May at 7pm: Dessert Island Discs
Please join us in the sanctuary at 7pm to be whisked away to a desert island to meet with our latest shipwrecked adventurer who will share their choice of music and chat about their life. This will be followed by the sharing of some delicious, sweet treats and a time of fellowship. Tickets are not required and there will be no charge for this event. Donations to church funds will be gratefully received.
Saturday 6th June: Blackhall Sports Day
This annual event takes place in Ravelston Park from 12-4.30pm and we, as a church. take a stall to engage with the local community. Anyone who is available and willing to help with this should contact Shona Cook on 07981 970054.
Sunday 14th June (straight after the morning service): Church Picnic
Let’s celebrate summer together this year with a picnic at Ravelston Park, Craigcrook Road (at the nursery end). Please bring your own deckchairs, rugs etc and a picnic. We hope to have games for all ages too. In the event that the weather is not favourable, we will have our picnic in the church hall.
Wednesday 15th or 22nd July (TBC): Trip to Rosslyn Chapel
We are planning a pilgrimage/trip to Rosslyn Chapel in July. The exact date is to be confirmed but the plan is to arrive for the 10.30am guided tour which should finish by 12 noon. We will have our lunch and then attend the 1pm worship service before returning home. Tickets would be £12 (adult) and £10 (concessions). Once we know how many people would like to come along, we can try to organise car sharing. If you are interested in this event, please contact Shona Cook on 07981 970054 as soon as possible and no later than 31st May 2026.