For those looking for a new activity or group there are many options available. Many of these are held in the Bleachingfield Centre whilst others are located in church halls, local hotels and schools.
Please note: The list below is kept as up to date as possible but timetables and venues will invariably change and new clubs establish. If any information is not correct or if any new information or activity wishes to be listed please email on the contact link on foot of the home page.
Activities at the Bleachingfield Centre, Countess Crescent, Dunbar, EH42 1DX.
Activities at the Bleachingfield Centre are diverse and it is best to drop into the centre to find out the most up to date information on all the activities that happen there during the week. To give a flavour some of the current activities include:
Afterschool Club
Afterschool Club - please enquire at the Bleachingfield for timings
Book Bugs
Book Bugs on Wednesdays between 9 - 10am (during term time)
Chess Club
Meet at the Royal Mackintosh Hotel on Tuesday nights from 7pm.
Dementia Sing A Long
Dementia Sing A Long on Tuesdays from 1.30 - 3.30. Contact:Chris Roberts on 01368 863299
Dementia Carers Support Group
Dementia Carers Support Group meets on Thursdays from 2.30 - 3.30. Contact: Lorna Bunney on 01620 870632 or email dunbardementiacarers@gmail.com
Dunbar Writers
Dunbar Writers are a very diverse but friendly group who write short stories, poetry, novels, anything really! You do not have to be published or experienced to join. New members are always welcome! The group meets every second Thursday: 7.30 - 9.30pm. Dates on the Website, or contact Tammy Adams at: tamasineadams@hotmail.com
Health Walk
Health Walk at Bleachingfield Centre. Every Friday at 10am, no need to book and free to join. Dementia friendly walks have been adapted to assist those living well in the community with dementia to attend with their carer, family and friends. Contact: pjazayeri@eastlothian.gov.uk
Jo Jingles for toddlers
Mondays 9.30 onwards and Tuesday at 10.45 (family class). Contact: Leigh on 01875 616607
Lego Club
Lego Club on Fridays between 2.30 - 3.30pm
Lip Reading
Lip Reading Class on Mondays 9.45 - 11.
Mindfulness Club
Mindfulness Club on Mondays, 2-4pm. Run by the New Age University.
Mini Kickers
Mini Kickers (pre school age) on Mondays 10.45 - 12 and 1.45 - 3
Music School Classes
Lessons are available for piano, violin, viola, guitars, drums, flute, clarinet, recorder, clarsach, folk fiddle, voice. Loan instruments are available. To book a place, please email info@dunbarmusicschool.com or for more information see the Dunbar Music School website.
Physiball
Physiball on Mondays 9.15 - 10.45
Play Group
Play Group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30
Quilting Club
Quilting Club (Material Girls) fortnightly on Tuesday 10 - 12
Youth Club
Youth Club meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Hallhill Sports Centre, Kellie Road, Dunbar EH42 1RF
Busy Bees Toddler Group
Busy Bees Toddler Group on Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30 (during the school term) and Fridays 9.30 - 11.30 (during the school term)
Sporting Memories
Sporting Memories meets on Thursdays 10.30 - 12.00. Tackling Dementia, Depression and Loneliness through the Power of Sport, £1 per session. Contact:Gary Waddell gary@thesmf.co.uk or phone 07941123278 or visit the website.
Girl Guiding
This is based at Dunbar Parish Church. There are Rainbows, Guides and Rangers based in Dunbar and members from aged 5 to 18 years are welcome. More Information visit the Church's website.
Theatre
Dunbar And District Amateur Drama Association (DADADA) is an amateur dramatics company performing musicals, comedies and drama. To find out more contact their Facebook page.
Crafts
A busy hub for crafts, the Community Shed is based at the Business Centre, 8 Spott Road. Activities here are varied and it is probably best to contact the centre directly for more information. Contact the Shed.
Boardgames
Dunbar Boardgame Club aims to help gamers in East Lothian meet other gamers and play games with them. We meet on Thursday nights 7 - 10pm at Belhaven Parish Church (in the Stables building). Contact: Darren Kilfara: dkilfara@gmail.com or on Facebook.
Chess Club
Meets at the Royal Mackintosh Hotel on Wednesdays at 7.30. For More Information visit the club's website.
Other Community Groups
The Dunbar Rotary Club meets at the the Hillside Hotel on Mondays at 6pm. More Information on Facebook.
Dunbar and District Probus Clubmeets in West Barns Bowling Club every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from10.00am - 12 noon except July and August. More Information visit the Dunbar and District Probus Club.
