Events
All events are subject to weather, tramworks and covid.
Please check home page or social media for updates before visiting.
Spit It Out Festival fundraiser
Creative Arts Charity The Spit it Out Project are hosting a fundraiser at the Polis Box on May 12th to raise money to put together their 3rd Spit it Out Festival this June!
Come on down to the Polis Box on Leith Walk on Sunday 12th May and enjoy the lively SiO Community gives! There will be cheap clothes, tasty foods, fun interactive activities, face painting and MORE! Bring your pennies and find out more and help support their inclusive June festival programme for the community by the community, will bring 5 Performance nights, 3 exhibitions, 31 Workshops, 2 community lunches, a mini sports day and a bunch of other fun activities and events over ten days in Edinburgh, Online and Glasgow.
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Comida Mateo - fresh dips & more
Bring back your clean Comida Mateo container for a discount on your next purchase
Sample menu'-
Homemade fresh artisal dips - Hummus (Vegan)
Beet Hummus (Vegan)
Mayo Chipotle (Vegetarian)
Truffle Mayo (Vegetarian)
Black Olive & Truffle Tapenade (Vegetarian)
Pistachio Pesto (Vegetarian)
Corn Tortillas (Vegan)
Vegan pies fundraiser for Tribe animal sanctuary
12-4 or sellout. Preorder & collect - on Veez Vegan facebook page
Pies and heat at home meals. Suggested minimum donation £2.50 - all profits go to support Tribe Animal Sanctuary
Printing fun with Felicity Inkpen & Stampa Lofi
Learn about printing & prints available for purchase
Stampa: print; LoFi: Low-fidelity, simple and accessible
StampaLoFi is an open, accessible printmaking studio, gallery and hot-desking space.
At StampaLoFi we welcome you to try printmaking techniques such as mimeography, linoprint, and monoprinting.
stampalofi.art
@stampalofi
Felicity Inkpen works in two-dimensional media from her studio in Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith. She draws on her experience as a working research scientist to inform her contemporary art that attempts to explore and communicate all the strange ways in which the mind works.
@felicityinkpen
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Everlasting floral art & accessories
Discover the art from a Spanish artisan and her floral handicraft collection featuring hair slides, brooches, pendants, earrings, and flower framed prints, all meticulously handmade with natural materials and leather in a vintage style. From harvesting to drying, we preserve the colours of the flowers, ensuring each piece is original, unique, and exclusive. From a small workshop full of magic and love.
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Fake Fringe - free live performance
It's back Fake Fringe Sat 17th August 2023 12-7 free live performance event with Think Circus, Active Inquiry theatre company and the Skababs. All welcome, drop in - please spread the word. Leith walk policebox Croall Place Edinburgh EH7 4LT Standing room only Please dinnae dance on the cycle path and take your rubbish away with you.
Free music, circus, magic, storytelling, poetry
#rockupsingalongdanceaway
Supported by TramstoNewhaven
12 noon THE ENERGISER!
Come and try local PT Tracy Griffen’s legendary ‘Energiser’ session - it’s easy, fun and suitable for all levels of fitness (no coordination required).
From her Balfour Street fitness studio to the Moonwalk, Tracy gets people moving... and feeling good.
Pop by if you'd like a chat and meet Coco the fitness pug
Tracy Griffen
Personal Trainer and Author
3 Balfour Street, EH6 5BY
1230 THINK CIRCUS
1300 LOU HOLLAND & PERNINA JACOBS - POETRY
Lou Holland is a Scottish writer based in Glasgow. She studied film at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and in 2022 graduated with an MLitt in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. Her work has previously featured in Skirting Around, Wingless Dreamer, From Glasgow to Saturn and All Becomes Art pt.2. Lou lives with her ever-patient husband Anthony and their two budgies Booster and Blue. Lou's work focuses on mental health, navigating life in your late 30s and random thoughts.
Socials
@WordslingerL - twitter
@Lou_writes_stuff - IG
Pernina Jacobs is a queer Jewish writer based in Edinburgh. Their work is based around ideas of queerness and community, finding such things in the intersections of identity, nature, and small moments of connection. They have performed their poetry at events and festivals across Britan. Pernina can be found browsing in bookshops, at the beach, or at any good open mic nights in Edinburgh.
1400 GD JAM Edinburgh community music group supported by Edinburgh Jazz & Blues festival
1500 WICKED PITCH CHOIR Mash ups & cover versions to get you singing along
https://www.facebook.com/wickedpitchchoir
1600 LOOSEVALVE - MUSIC aka Rikki’s Music Leith Walk
1630 M M Lewis - writer & storyteller
Mark Lewis is an Edinburgh-based Storyteller, originally from Wales. He tells darkly comic fairy tales and science fiction stories. He was a runner up in the 2022 Leith vs the World Story Slam, and has been a featured performer at Lost in Leith, the Scottish Poetry Library, and Poetry and Pints at Sketchy Beats. He has a story in the upcoming Edinburgh Literary Salon anthology, and his poetry Zine Flyku is available from Typewronger and Argonaut Books.
For more information, follow @mmlewiswriter on Instagram and Facebook.
MMLewis@protonmail.com
1700 I AM PLUTO - MUSIC Singer Songwriter Craig Finnie
1730 TIM LACATA MAGIC http://www.timlicatamagic.com/
1800 THE SKABABS ska covers to get you skanking https://www.facebook.com/THESKABABS
Supported by TraamstoNewhaven (wherever that is)
Insect cafe - protein rich cakes & snacks
We are Scotland's first cafe making food with insects. We draw on the rich wisdom of world cultures with sustainable lifestyles to create great products, which are good for us and good for the planet.
Insects are high in protein and have a low carbon footprint. They require significantly fewer resources compared to traditional sources of protein, making them an eco-friendly option to enjoy.
From nutty cricket brownies to spicy grasshopper cakes, we make a range of high quality and high protein fresh bakes. Using no butter, no preservatives and no artificial ingredients, each product is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional taste and nutritional value. For the foodies out there, this is truly a culinary adventure waiting to be savoured.
At the heart of this, we believe people are part of healthy ecosystems. Through sustainable practices, we can celebrate both our natural and cultural heritages.
Join us on this exciting journey!
Printing fun with Stampa Lofi & Yazmin Coles
Learn about printing & prints available for purchase
Stampa: print; LoFi: Low-fidelity, simple and accessible
Stampalofi (Robert Marjoribanks)
Stampalofi is an open print studio in Ocean Terminal run by Robert Marjoribanks whose linocuts will be on display at the police box.
Yazmin Coles
Yaz has been working with pressed flowers to create monoprints which capture the detail and delicacy of the floral structures.
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Bex Parkman Trading
Accessories, Morrocan homeware, vintage & art - come and have a mooch
Community meal
from 5 til the food runs out or 7. Hot food from Cyrenians kitchen, bread from Hobz bakery and milks & spreads donated by Weigh2Go Please bring a clean container and help us cut our single use packaging
Tarot readings by Alfredo
Your spirit sometimes feels like a bird trapped inside a house with the windows open, but the agitation takes you from seeing where the exit is. My goal is to help you lower that agitation and focus on feeling confident and free to take your next decision.
I'm Alfredo Rocha. A Mexican tarot reader that takes a slightly different approach on cartomancy. Having studied and practiced tarot since 2017, the tilt towards healing and self discovery has helped me help people gain consciousness of their real feelings, self imposed obstacles and their compromise with their own enjoyment of life.
Comida Mateo - fresh dips & more
Bring back your clean Comida Mateo container for a discount on your next purchase
Sample menu'-
Homemade fresh artisal dips - Hummus (Vegan)
Beet Hummus (Vegan)
Mayo Chipotle (Vegetarian)
Truffle Mayo (Vegetarian)
Black Olive & Truffle Tapenade (Vegetarian)
Pistachio Pesto (Vegetarian)
Corn Tortillas (Vegan)
852_Hub
852_Hub, a small business established by newcomers in the heart of Edinburgh, represents the fusion of our creativity with our newfound home. We specialize in crafting handcrafted fabric bags and accessories, each piece carefully designed and created, adding a touch of charm to brighten up your daily life.
Our product range includes stylish bags made from exquisite Japanese fabrics. Additionally, we offer elegant dried flowers and fragrant soap, all of which are perfect as gifts for your loved ones.
We invite you to explore our 852hub.com homepage and discover something truly special that resonates with the uniqueness we've brought with us to Edinburgh
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Vegan pies fundraiser for Tribe animal sanctuary
12-4 or sellout. Preorder & collect - on Veez Vegan facebook page
Pies and heat at home meals. Suggested minimum donation £2.50 - all profits go to support Tribe Animal Sanctuary
FND awareness month
Functional Neurological Disorder is a brain network condition caused by a problem with the functioning of the nervous system. Living with FND can be confusing and alienating due to the lack of awareness about it so this stall is an opportunity to create better understanding and recognition of the condition for the FND community. International FND Awareness month is April so this info stall has been organized to mark the occasion. The stall will be running from 10am to 6pm on Friday 19th April. Come say hello and have a chat about FND with a cuppa if you’re about. Everyone is welcome!
Katrin Blackwater
Katrin Blackwater is an Edinburgh based artist creating illustrations inspired by Scottish folklore, nature, magic and the celtic seasonal festivals. They have worked on a series of pieces inspired by the celtic calendar and characters from Scottish folklore. They sell a series of seasonal foraging botanical prints, and also create art about ecology and conservation. They work mainly with pen and ink, and with watercolour. As well as selling prints of their work, they sell other merchandise of their art including stickers, screen printed T-shirts and handsewn textiles. They also sell their popular self-published responsibly printed tarot deck, with cards showing powerful wild witches!
Tarot readings by Alfredo
Your spirit sometimes feels like a bird trapped inside a house with the windows open, but the agitation takes you from seeing where the exit is. My goal is to help you lower that agitation and focus on feeling confident and free to take your next decision.
I'm Alfredo Rocha. A mexican tarot reader that takes a slightly different approach on cartomancy. Having studied and practiced tarot since 2017, the tilt towards healing and self discovery has helped me help people gain consciousness of their real feelings, self imposed obstacles and their compromise with their own enjoyment of life.
Sua eta Nur - handmade & inspired by Nature
Hi, I am Bea.
I came from Barcelona to Scotland to improve my English and I fell in love with the country so I decided to build my life here.. I always loved nature. So I decided to start my small business inspired by nature. My resin is vegan and cruelty free. And my products are inspired by nature. I love to make them with rose petals, flowers, sand and others... Every item is unique and different, it won't be 2 the same. That's why it makes it special.
I hope you enjoy my products as much as I enjoy making them.
Greenpeace info stall
Greenpeace - Founded in 1971 Greenpeace’s goal is to ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity. The organisation is passionate about supporting the Earth- the only planet we have. Greenpeace focus on worldwide issues such as climate change, deforestation, overfishing and commercial whaling. Greenpeace are independent and do not accept funding from governments, corporations or political parties, instead relying on 2.9 million supporters to add their voices to the campaigns
Art & accessories
Art in Mustard -I am a mixed media collage artist. My work tends to explore human emotions and feelings that we all experience in our daily lives, as well as our personal growth and identity. I found in collage a cool and surreal way to express the world around us playing with different materials, compositions and meanings
I'm Paloma, a spanish multidisciplinary lgbtq+ graphic designer and artist. My designs and illustrations are based on my personal experiences but also appealing to social and political issues.
Comida Mateo - fresh dips & more
Bring back your clean Comida Mateo container for a discount on your next purchase
Sample menu'-
Homemade fresh artisal dips - Hummus (Vegan)
Beet Hummus (Vegan)
Mayo Chipotle (Vegetarian)
Truffle Mayo (Vegetarian)
Black Olive & Truffle Tapenade (Vegetarian)
Pistachio Pesto (Vegetarian)
Corn Tortillas (Vegan)
Community meal
from 5 til the food runs out or 7. Hot food from Cyrenians kitchen, bread from Hobz bakery and milks & spreads donated by Weigh2Go Please bring a clean container and help us cut our single use packaging
Leith Community Growers - seeds & growing advice
Leith Community Growers to talk about local growing opportunities, a seed give away, a tidy and planting at the police box garden and to chat about the groups projects in and around Leith walk.
Let’s Grow A Garden Here with your local gardening group
Vegan pies fundraiser for Tribe animal sanctuary
12-4 or sellout. Preorder & collect - on Veez Vegan facebook page
Pies and heat at home meals. Suggested minimum donation £2.50 - all profits go to support Tribe Animal Sanctuary
Desi graze box Punjabi food
Until 5 or sellout. Bring your own clean container to help us cut our single use packaging
Street food & printing stall fundraiser for Falastin Film Festival
Palestinian Street food. Raising funds for Falastin Film Festival, a volunteer-run Palestinian film festival coming to Edinburgh in May. Bring a clean container & help us cut our single use packaging 11-7 or sellout.
Plus a screen-printing stall offering people the chance to get the design below (seen on a tote bag) on whatever bits of clothing or fabric they choose to bring along for a donation. Prints, blank tote bags (for printing on) and Falastin Film Festival merch will also be available.
Comida Mateo - fresh dips & more
Homemade fresh artisal dips - Hummus (Vegan)
Beet Hummus (Vegan)
Mayo Chipotle (Vegetarian)
Truffle Mayo (Vegetarian)
Black Olive & Truffle Tapenade (Vegetarian)
Pistachio Pesto (Vegetarian)
Corn Tortillas (Vegan)
Community meal
from 5 til the food runs out or 7. Hot food from Cyrenians kitchen, bread from Hobz bakery and milks & spreads donated by Weigh2Go Please bring a clean container and help us cut our single use packaging