19/01/2026
β¨π» Get Ready to Dance the Night Away! π»β¨
π Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh
ποΈ Saturday 24th January 2026
π’ Starts 7:30pm β Finishes 11:00pm
π₯ Join us for the Porty Town Hall Grand Ceilidh β an unforgettable night of traditional Scottish music, lively dancing, and community fun! Whether youβre a seasoned dancer or a ceilidh newbie, this is THE place to be! ππ¬π§
πΆ Live ceilidh tunes by Bella McNabβs Ceilidh Band
π All dances are called β so no experience needed!
π» Local bar + great vibes guaranteed
β€οΈ Fundraising to support the heart of our community hall
Bring your friends, bring your family β and letβs make this a ceilidh to remember! π₯π―ββοΈπ―ββοΈ
π RSVP & Share the Love!
πΈ Canβt wait to see your best !
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π How to get there from the city centre:
Lothian Bus 26: From Princes Street (opposite Waverley Station) towards Portobello. Get off at **Portobello Town Hall**, cross at the traffic lights and you are there.
Lothian Bus 49:
Take the 49 from South Bridge (outside Sainsburyβs) and get off at **Portobello Town Hall**. Cross the lights and then you are there.
https://www.portobellotownhall.org/events/8saj374c9egtw8a-tffx6-9wtrx-zmzgz-k97g6-s3dl9-9bcbz-2n35j-f3c5p
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/porty-town-hall-fundraising-ceilidh-tickets-1968113577691
https://youtu.be/rPL2i-_O3K4
06/01/2026
ππ Volunteers Needed β Free Food Giveaway ππ
Weβre looking for kind, caring, and reliable volunteers πββοΈπββοΈ to help at the Autistic Girl Free Food Giveaway ππ₯ tomorrow at St John The Evangelist Church Hall βͺβ¨
π Please arrive at 4:30pm β°
π Location: St John The Evangelist Church Hall π
Volunteers will help with setting up πͺ, sorting food π₯«π, and supporting the giveaway π€ to make sure everything runs smoothly for our community ποΈπ
No experience needed π β just a kind heart π, a positive attitude π, and a willingness to help πͺ
If youβre available and would love to support this important cause π, please come along or get in touch π©π
Thank you for helping us make a difference! πβ¨π
01/01/2026
ππβ¨ **NEW YEAR FOOD GIVEAWAY β OPEN TO EVERYONE!** β¨ππ
Happy New Year, Edinburgh! ππ₯³β¨
Weβre back for 2026 with fresh energy, warm vibes, and plenty to share π
Autistic Girl β a community led by autistic women for everyone β is hosting a **NEW YEAR FOOD GIVEAWAY** this January! ππ
π β¨ St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Portobello, Edinburgh β¨
π **Wednesday 7th January**
π· **By cash donation β minimum Β£3**
β Doors open from 5:30pm for a cosy welcome with tea, coffee & friendly New Year cheer ββ¨
π Food Giveaway runs from 6:00β6:40pm ππ₯
π« Open to everyone β autistic or not!
Bring your bags β thereβs always plenty to share ππ
No need to message β just turn up!
Youβll get a number on arrival, and weβll call people up in small groups πβ¨
π₯π **Whatβs on offer?**
π Fresh bakery goodies from Lidl
π Fresh fruit & veg
π₯€ Drinks incl. Irn-Bru
πͺ Snacks and more!
(Stock varies each week, but thereβs always something good!) π
Whether youβre topping up your weekly shop or fancy a wee treat, thereβs something for everyone β¨π
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π **SUPPORT THE GIVEAWAY** π
These events cost over Β£80 each time to run β and we rely completely on **cash donations** to keep them going ππ
The donation box will be at the welcome desk β **minimum Β£3**, and every pound truly helps π
We also gladly accept **non-perishable food donations** π₯«β¨
π Created by autistic women for everyone ππ
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π How to get there from the city centre:
Lothian Bus 26: From Princes Street (opposite Waverley Station) towards Portobello. Get off at **Portobello Town Hall**, cross at the traffic lights, then a 3-minute walk.
Lothian Buses 45 + 21:
Take the 45 from South Bridge (outside Sainsburyβs) to Goff Avenue, then the 21 to **Portobello Town Hall**. Cross the lights and walk for a few minutes.
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π Volunteers are always welcome!
Drop a message below if youβd like to help π
β¨ Come along, enjoy a warm cuppa, grab some goodies, meet friendly faces β and start the New Year with community and kindness ππ
π₯° See you on Wednesday 7th January! β¨π
06/12/2025
πππβ¨ CHRISTMAS FOOD GIVEAWAY β OPEN TO EVERYONE! β¨πππ
Weβre back again, Edinburgh β but this time with ALL the festive sparkle! π
πβοΈ
Autistic Girl β a community led by autistic women for everyone β is hosting a CHRISTMAS FOOD GIVEAWAY this December! ππ
π β¨ St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Portobello, Edinburgh β¨
π Wednesday 10th December
π· By cash donation
β Doors open from 5:30pm for a cosy festive welcome with tea, coffee & warm Christmas cheer βπβ¨
π Christmas Food Giveaway runs from 6:00β6:40pm ππ
π« Open to everyone β autistic or not!
Bring your bags β thereβs always plenty to share πππ€©
No need to message β just turn up!
Youβll get a number on arrival, and weβll call people up in small groups πβοΈ
π₯π Whatβs on offer?
π Christmas treats
π Fresh bakery goodies from Lidl
π Fresh fruit & veg
π₯€ Drinks incl. Irn-Bru
πͺ Snacks
and much more!
(Stock varies each week, but thereβs always something good!)
Whether youβre topping up your weekly shop or just fancy a wee treat, thereβs something for everyone ππ
π SUPPORT THE GIVEAWAY! π
These events cost over Β£80 each time to run β and we rely completely on cash donations to keep them going ππ
The donation box will be at the welcome desk β every single pound helps us keep the Christmas magic alive πβ¨
We also gladly accept non-perishable food donations π₯«π
π Created by autistic women for everyone ππβ¨π
π How to get there from the city centre:
You can reach the venue easily by public transport:
Lothian Bus 26:
Take the 26 from Princes Street (opposite Waverley Station) towards Portobello.
Get off at Portobello Town Hall, cross at the traffic lights, and itβs just a short 3-minute walk to the church hall.
Lothian Buses 45 + 21:
Take the 45 from South Bridge (outside Sainsburyβs) to Goff Avenue.
From there, transfer to the 21 bus into Portobello and get off at Portobello Town Hall.
Cross the traffic lights and walk a few minutes to the church hall.
π Volunteers always welcome! Drop a message below if you'd like to help πβ¨
ππ
β¨ Come along, enjoy a festive cuppa, grab some goodies, meet friendly faces β and be part of something wonderful this Christmas β¨πβοΈ
See you on Wednesday 10th December! π₯°πβ¨
14/11/2025
ππ FOOD GIVEAWAY β OPEN TO EVERYONE! ππ
Weβre back again, Edinburgh! π
After the amazing success of our recent giveaways, Autistic Girl β a community led by autistic women for everyone β is hosting another FOOD GIVEAWAY this week! π₯³
π The Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace
(β¨Just above the Grassmarket β with full lift access available!β¨)
π Wednesday 19th November by cash donation
β Doors open from 5:30pm for a warm welcome and tea & coffee (by cash donation)
π Food Giveaway runs from 6:00β6:40pm
π« By cash donation and open to everyone β autistic or not!
Bring your bags β thereβs always plenty to share π€©
No need to message β just turn up!
Youβll get a number on arrival, and weβll call people in small groups so everything stays calm, fair & friendly π
π₯π Whatβs on offer?
Fresh bakery bits, fruit, drinks, snacks, cupboard items β and loads more! π
(Stock varies each week, but thereβs always something good!)
Whether youβre topping up your weekly shop or just fancy a wee treat, thereβs something for everyone π
π SUPPORT THE GIVEAWAY! π
These events cost over Β£80 each time to run β and we rely completely on cash donations to keep them going πΈ
The cash donation box will be at the welcome desk, and every single pound truly helps us continue ππ«
We also gladly accept non-perishable food donations π₯«
π Created by autistic women for everyone β a warm, inclusive, welcoming space where all are truly welcome π
Volunteers always welcome! Drop a message below if you'd like to help π
π Come along, enjoy a cuppa, grab some goodies, meet friendly faces β and be part of something wonderful π
See you Wednesday! π₯°β¨
06/11/2025
ππ FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY β OPEN TO EVERYONE! ππ
Weβre back again, Edinburgh! π
After the amazing success of our last giveaways, Autistic Girl β a community led by autistic women for everyone β is hosting another FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY this week! π₯³
π Greyfriars Kirk
(β¨Right beside the National Museum of Scotland β just off George IV Bridge!β¨)
π Tuesday 11th November, 5:00β5:40pm
π« Totally FREE & open to everyone β autistic or not!
Bring your bags β thereβs always loads to share π€©
No need to message β just turn up!
Youβll get a number and be called in groups of ten every few minutes so itβs calm and fair π
π₯π Whatβs on offer?
Fresh bakery treats from Lidl π₯, apples π, bananas π, Irn-Bru π₯€, biscuits πͺ β and heaps more! π
Whether youβre topping up your weekly shop or just fancy a wee treat, thereβs something for everyone π
π SUPPORT THE GIVEAWAY! π
These community events cost over Β£80 each time to run β and we rely on your kindness to keep them going πΈ
Thereβll be a donation box at the welcome desk, so if you can chip in a little, it makes a huge difference ππ«
We also gladly accept non-perishable food donations β everything helps us keep supporting the community π₯«
π Created by autistic women for everyone β a warm, friendly space where all are welcome π
Volunteers always welcome! Just message below
π Come along, grab some goodies, meet friendly faces β and be part of something amazing π
See you Tuesday! π₯°β¨
28/10/2025
ππ Free Food Giveaway Update ππ
Good evening everyone π» Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to run todayβs free food giveaway.
Thank you all so much for your understanding, kindness, and support π β it truly means the world.
Weβll be back on Tuesday, November 11th ποΈ to share good food π² and special vibes π with you all again πβ¨
Thank you for your understanding.
27/10/2025
ππ Free Food Giveaway Update ππ
Good morning everyone π» Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances we wonβt be able to run tomorrowβs free food giveaway.
Thank you all so much for your understanding, kindness, and support π β it truly means the world.
Weβll be back on Tuesday, November 11th ποΈ to share good food π² and special vibes π with you all again πβ¨
Thank you for your understanding.
23/10/2025
ππ FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY β OPEN TO EVERYONE! ππ
After the amazing success of our last three giveaways, Autistic Girl β a community led by autistic women for everyone in the community β is running another free food giveaway! π₯³
π Augustine United Church (Iona Room)
41β43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
β¨ Right next to Greyfriars Kirk β only a 1-minute walk away!β¨
π Tuesday 28th October, 5:00β5:40pm
π« Itβs completely free and open to everyone in Edinburgh β autistic or not!
Bring some bags β thereβs usually plenty to go around π€©
No need to message β itβs first come, first served!
Everyone will get a number and be brought into the room in groups of ten every 5β10 minutes.
π₯π Expect a fantastic variety of food including fresh bakery treats from Lidl, apples π, bananas π, Irn-Bruπ₯€, biscuits πͺ, crisps π, pasta π, pasta sauces π
, tins π₯«, potatoes π₯, onions π§
, and so much more!
Thereβs something for everyone β whether youβre topping up your weekly shop or just fancy a wee treat π
π Come join a friendly, welcoming space created by autistic women for the whole community.
Some items might have a limit, and anything left over will be donated to a local food bank π₯«β¨
Thereβll also be a cash donation box for anyone who wants to chip in, and non-perishable food donations are very welcome π
This event is run by autistic women, supporting our community and beyond β creating a welcoming space for everyone. πΈ
Volunteers welcome
π Hope to see you all there! π
17/10/2025
After the amazing success of our last two giveaways, Autistic Girl β a community led by and for autistic women β is running another free food giveaway! ππ
π Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
π Tuesday 21st October, 5:00β5:30pm
Itβs completely free and open to everyone!
Bring some bags β thereβs usually plenty to go around π€©
No need to message β itβs first come, first served.
Everyone will get a number and be brought into the church in groups of ten every 5β10 minutes.
Some items might have a limit, and anything left over will be donated to a local food bank π₯«β¨
Thereβll also be a cash donation box for anyone who wants to chip in, and non-perishable food donations are very welcome π
This event is run by autistic women, supporting our community and beyond β creating a welcoming space for everyone. π
Hope to see you all there! πΈ
17/09/2025
β¨Free Food Giveaway π
After the success of the last one, Greyfriars and ourselves are running another free food giveaway at:
πGreyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ β¨
It's free! Available to all
Bring bags ππ€©
β¨5-6pm on Tuesday 23rd September
All welcome β¨
No need to message, first come first serve.
Some items may have a maximum you can acquire on them and any leftovers will be donated to a food bank.
Hope to see you all there
π€©
06/09/2025
We are doing a free food giveaway at
πGreyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ β¨
It's free!
Bring bags ππ€©
β¨5-6pm on Tuesday 9th September
All welcome β¨
No need to message, first come first serve.
Some items may have a maximum you can acquire on them and any leftovers will be donated to a food bank.
Hope to see you all there
π€©