@portyenergy.bsky.social
Next Friday we'll be running our last adult cycle classes of 2025. Sign up to our beginner or improver (build confidence road cycling) here: bit.ly/4oSKcyn
We'll be back giving lessons in February. If you'd like to give cycling a try in 2026, drop us an email: portycommunityenergy@gmail.com
We'll be back giving lessons in February. If you'd like to give cycling a try in 2026, drop us an email: portycommunityenergy@gmail.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Next Friday we'll be running our last adult cycle classes of 2025. Sign up to our beginner or improver (build confidence road cycling) here: bit.ly/4oSKcyn
We'll be back giving lessons in February. If you'd like to give cycling a try in 2026, drop us an email: portycommunityenergy@gmail.com
We'll be back giving lessons in February. If you'd like to give cycling a try in 2026, drop us an email: portycommunityenergy@gmail.com
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Have your say in helping us build creative programming that builds justice-focused and greener futures in Edinburgh! We’re inviting BPOC residents of Edinburgh to take part in this paid consultation opportunity! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/call-for-con...
Call for Consultations - Scottish BPOC Writers Network
Help us build justice-focused, greener futures in Edinburgh!
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October 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Have your say in helping us build creative programming that builds justice-focused and greener futures in Edinburgh! We’re inviting BPOC residents of Edinburgh to take part in this paid consultation opportunity! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/call-for-con...
Only 1 week until our Sea Ceilidh
Grab yer tickets now before they sell out 👇
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Grab yer tickets now before they sell out 👇
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November 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Only 1 week until our Sea Ceilidh
Grab yer tickets now before they sell out 👇
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Grab yer tickets now before they sell out 👇
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Survey link: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
Community Heat Survey
Porty Community Energy is a local charity that wants people in Portobello, Craigmillar and Niddrie to have a say about our future heating and energy systems, how we tackle fuel poverty and reduce our ...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Survey link: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
Great to talk with elected representatives @chrismurraymp.bsky.social & @sarahboyack.bsky.social
about our community-owned heat network project! ♥️
Heating is essential and must be affordable to everyone. We have a vision of how to make this happen.
To help, fill in our survey (see poster). 🙏
about our community-owned heat network project! ♥️
Heating is essential and must be affordable to everyone. We have a vision of how to make this happen.
To help, fill in our survey (see poster). 🙏
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Great to talk with elected representatives @chrismurraymp.bsky.social & @sarahboyack.bsky.social
about our community-owned heat network project! ♥️
Heating is essential and must be affordable to everyone. We have a vision of how to make this happen.
To help, fill in our survey (see poster). 🙏
about our community-owned heat network project! ♥️
Heating is essential and must be affordable to everyone. We have a vision of how to make this happen.
To help, fill in our survey (see poster). 🙏
We want Edinburgh to have community heat networks that keep bills low and cut carbon.
To make this happen, we need your input. 👉 Fill in the short survey: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
What is your current experience of heating your home? What needs to change?
You could win £50 in a prize draw!
To make this happen, we need your input. 👉 Fill in the short survey: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
What is your current experience of heating your home? What needs to change?
You could win £50 in a prize draw!
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We want Edinburgh to have community heat networks that keep bills low and cut carbon.
To make this happen, we need your input. 👉 Fill in the short survey: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
What is your current experience of heating your home? What needs to change?
You could win £50 in a prize draw!
To make this happen, we need your input. 👉 Fill in the short survey: tinyurl.com/survey-heat
What is your current experience of heating your home? What needs to change?
You could win £50 in a prize draw!
Come join us at this lunch event in Portobello on 27th October!
We'll be talking about our exciting new community heat network project, and gathering input from attendees.
We'll also explain how you can get your home draught-proofed by the local Retrofixers, to stay warm and well this winter. ❤️🔥
We'll be talking about our exciting new community heat network project, and gathering input from attendees.
We'll also explain how you can get your home draught-proofed by the local Retrofixers, to stay warm and well this winter. ❤️🔥
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Come join us at this lunch event in Portobello on 27th October!
We'll be talking about our exciting new community heat network project, and gathering input from attendees.
We'll also explain how you can get your home draught-proofed by the local Retrofixers, to stay warm and well this winter. ❤️🔥
We'll be talking about our exciting new community heat network project, and gathering input from attendees.
We'll also explain how you can get your home draught-proofed by the local Retrofixers, to stay warm and well this winter. ❤️🔥
Sunny ☀️ final weekend for Mónica as our summer Bike Library worker. Lucky for us she will continue helping run the Bike library until at least the spring 🙌 so we had to celebrate 🍻
Over winter our bike library won't be staffed during weekends but we are always open by appointment: bit.ly/4nP3XGH
Over winter our bike library won't be staffed during weekends but we are always open by appointment: bit.ly/4nP3XGH
October 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sunny ☀️ final weekend for Mónica as our summer Bike Library worker. Lucky for us she will continue helping run the Bike library until at least the spring 🙌 so we had to celebrate 🍻
Over winter our bike library won't be staffed during weekends but we are always open by appointment: bit.ly/4nP3XGH
Over winter our bike library won't be staffed during weekends but we are always open by appointment: bit.ly/4nP3XGH
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Tickets available for our Glasgow event, 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis' on 30th October: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Come along for an evening of inspiring talks, flight-free travel info and helpful facts about aviation and climate. Free entry, all welcome.
Come along for an evening of inspiring talks, flight-free travel info and helpful facts about aviation and climate. Free entry, all welcome.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Tickets available for our Glasgow event, 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis' on 30th October: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Come along for an evening of inspiring talks, flight-free travel info and helpful facts about aviation and climate. Free entry, all welcome.
Come along for an evening of inspiring talks, flight-free travel info and helpful facts about aviation and climate. Free entry, all welcome.
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Pls spread the word of our event 🙏 ☝️ @getglasgowmoving.org @scotecodesign.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @gcosi.bsky.social @nickq33.bsky.social @xrglasgow.bsky.social @slowfoodglasgow.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk @wwctrustscot.bsky.social @cyclingscotland.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Every Friday in October: FREE cycle lessons for adults. 10am: Beginners who've never cycled & fancy giving it a try (bike & helmet provided). 11.30am - Adults who cycled when they were younger but are nervous cycling on roads.
Please book ahead here: bit.ly/4mLoIBw
#Portobello #Edinburgh #cycling
Please book ahead here: bit.ly/4mLoIBw
#Portobello #Edinburgh #cycling
Upcoming Events
Friday morning cycle confidence sessions at our bike library Every week from Friday 19 September till Friday 31 October 10am – 11am Fridays Beginner cycle lessons for adults: for anyone who c…
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October 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Every Friday in October: FREE cycle lessons for adults. 10am: Beginners who've never cycled & fancy giving it a try (bike & helmet provided). 11.30am - Adults who cycled when they were younger but are nervous cycling on roads.
Please book ahead here: bit.ly/4mLoIBw
#Portobello #Edinburgh #cycling
Please book ahead here: bit.ly/4mLoIBw
#Portobello #Edinburgh #cycling
Today - Come and try the obstacle course: can you negotiate Porty Prom using your wheels?
We're at the bike library just now and we'll be here until the rain starts! @equalfootingporty.bsky.social @beachwheelchairs.bsky.social
We're at the bike library just now and we'll be here until the rain starts! @equalfootingporty.bsky.social @beachwheelchairs.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today - Come and try the obstacle course: can you negotiate Porty Prom using your wheels?
We're at the bike library just now and we'll be here until the rain starts! @equalfootingporty.bsky.social @beachwheelchairs.bsky.social
We're at the bike library just now and we'll be here until the rain starts! @equalfootingporty.bsky.social @beachwheelchairs.bsky.social
Our led family-friendly ride is to the Meadows Play Park this Sunday for a picnic and a play. Beat the festival crowds by taking the cycle path through the innocent railway with us to the Meadows.
Book your place and hire a bike if you like: meadowsride.eventbrite.co.uk #Portobello #Edinburgh
Book your place and hire a bike if you like: meadowsride.eventbrite.co.uk #Portobello #Edinburgh
Summer Picnic Rides: To the Meadows Play Park
Join us for a safe, led ride from our bike library to this favourite family picnic spots this summer.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Our led family-friendly ride is to the Meadows Play Park this Sunday for a picnic and a play. Beat the festival crowds by taking the cycle path through the innocent railway with us to the Meadows.
Book your place and hire a bike if you like: meadowsride.eventbrite.co.uk #Portobello #Edinburgh
Book your place and hire a bike if you like: meadowsride.eventbrite.co.uk #Portobello #Edinburgh
Join us for a picnic bike ride from Porty Prom to Criagmillar Castle park this Sunday and get free tickets into the castle. Families very welcome - but the ride is open to everyone. 11am -3pm. Hire bikes from us if you like.
BOOK YOUR PLACE: craigmillarpark.eventbrite.co.uk
BOOK YOUR PLACE: craigmillarpark.eventbrite.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join us for a picnic bike ride from Porty Prom to Criagmillar Castle park this Sunday and get free tickets into the castle. Families very welcome - but the ride is open to everyone. 11am -3pm. Hire bikes from us if you like.
BOOK YOUR PLACE: craigmillarpark.eventbrite.co.uk
BOOK YOUR PLACE: craigmillarpark.eventbrite.co.uk
Looking for ideas for family holiday fun in August?
Why not join us for one of our led family picnic rides every Sunday from 9 August.
Borrow a cargo bike for you and your family for the ride if you'd like, or come on your own bikes.
FREE but please BOOK: bit.ly/4kxsAoD
#Portobello #EdinburghEast
Why not join us for one of our led family picnic rides every Sunday from 9 August.
Borrow a cargo bike for you and your family for the ride if you'd like, or come on your own bikes.
FREE but please BOOK: bit.ly/4kxsAoD
#Portobello #EdinburghEast
July 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Looking for ideas for family holiday fun in August?
Why not join us for one of our led family picnic rides every Sunday from 9 August.
Borrow a cargo bike for you and your family for the ride if you'd like, or come on your own bikes.
FREE but please BOOK: bit.ly/4kxsAoD
#Portobello #EdinburghEast
Why not join us for one of our led family picnic rides every Sunday from 9 August.
Borrow a cargo bike for you and your family for the ride if you'd like, or come on your own bikes.
FREE but please BOOK: bit.ly/4kxsAoD
#Portobello #EdinburghEast
Lovely day for a picnic! Come and join Equal Footing Porty to celebrate their fantastic drop kerb wins - we'll provide the games and the food (though you could also bring along some to share).
See you in an hour at Brighton Park!
#Edinburgh #Portobello
See you in an hour at Brighton Park!
#Edinburgh #Portobello
June 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Lovely day for a picnic! Come and join Equal Footing Porty to celebrate their fantastic drop kerb wins - we'll provide the games and the food (though you could also bring along some to share).
See you in an hour at Brighton Park!
#Edinburgh #Portobello
See you in an hour at Brighton Park!
#Edinburgh #Portobello
LAST CHANCE: deadline to apply for our summer worker post is Saturday, 12pm (interviews Tuesday)
Come work with our lovely team, be outside all summer (don't worry - you can work from home rainy days) & help people get excited about cycling! A dream job for someone!
bit.ly/3ZGdyp1
#Portobello
Come work with our lovely team, be outside all summer (don't worry - you can work from home rainy days) & help people get excited about cycling! A dream job for someone!
bit.ly/3ZGdyp1
#Portobello
Work with us
We’re hiring! Please find the full job description and application form below. Summer worker 2025 Job DescriptionDownload PCE Summer Worker Application FormDownload Equality and Diversity For…
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May 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
LAST CHANCE: deadline to apply for our summer worker post is Saturday, 12pm (interviews Tuesday)
Come work with our lovely team, be outside all summer (don't worry - you can work from home rainy days) & help people get excited about cycling! A dream job for someone!
bit.ly/3ZGdyp1
#Portobello
Come work with our lovely team, be outside all summer (don't worry - you can work from home rainy days) & help people get excited about cycling! A dream job for someone!
bit.ly/3ZGdyp1
#Portobello
If you are a paid or unpaid carer, we are offering FREE electric & cargo bike hires, FREE bike lessons and led rides, plus bike security and maintenance sessions over the summer.
For more information, and to tell us what you are looking for, fill in this form: bit.ly/43yBpZ2
For more information, and to tell us what you are looking for, fill in this form: bit.ly/43yBpZ2
May 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If you are a paid or unpaid carer, we are offering FREE electric & cargo bike hires, FREE bike lessons and led rides, plus bike security and maintenance sessions over the summer.
For more information, and to tell us what you are looking for, fill in this form: bit.ly/43yBpZ2
For more information, and to tell us what you are looking for, fill in this form: bit.ly/43yBpZ2
We're delighted to have received funding from SEStran & Transport Scotland to continue our bike library & projects through 2025. 🎉🎉🚴♀️
Using part of that funding we're looking for a summer worker to look after Porty Active Travel Hub over the busy summer weekends: bit.ly/3ZGdyp1 - deadline Saturday!
Using part of that funding we're looking for a summer worker to look after Porty Active Travel Hub over the busy summer weekends: bit.ly/3ZGdyp1 - deadline Saturday!
May 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We're delighted to have received funding from SEStran & Transport Scotland to continue our bike library & projects through 2025. 🎉🎉🚴♀️
Using part of that funding we're looking for a summer worker to look after Porty Active Travel Hub over the busy summer weekends: bit.ly/3ZGdyp1 - deadline Saturday!
Using part of that funding we're looking for a summer worker to look after Porty Active Travel Hub over the busy summer weekends: bit.ly/3ZGdyp1 - deadline Saturday!
Join us and @equalfootingporty.bsky.social for a picnic to celebrate their great campaign success in getting the council to fix the worst kerbs in Porty!
May 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Join us and @equalfootingporty.bsky.social for a picnic to celebrate their great campaign success in getting the council to fix the worst kerbs in Porty!
portycommunityenergy.wordpress.com/work-with-us/ We have a lovely job going if you want to spend the summer promoting bikes on the beach?
Work with us
We’re hiring! Please find the full job description and application form below. Summer worker 2025 Job DescriptionDownload PCE Summer Worker Application FormDownload Equality and Diversity For…
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May 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
portycommunityenergy.wordpress.com/work-with-us/ We have a lovely job going if you want to spend the summer promoting bikes on the beach?
Just getting our costume sorted for this tomorrow. Hopefully see you there?
Ahoy there mateys: Just a week and a day 'til our grand cycle treasure hunt be happenin' at the Porty festival. There will also be a a short trek along the high street fer ye landlubbers.
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
May 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just getting our costume sorted for this tomorrow. Hopefully see you there?
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🚨 WE ARE RECRUITING 🚨
Could you be our Mass Lobby Coordinator?
We are looking for a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025.
Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate...
Could you be our Mass Lobby Coordinator?
We are looking for a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025.
Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate...
May 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🚨 WE ARE RECRUITING 🚨
Could you be our Mass Lobby Coordinator?
We are looking for a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025.
Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate...
Could you be our Mass Lobby Coordinator?
We are looking for a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025.
Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate...
Ahoy there mateys: Just a week and a day 'til our grand cycle treasure hunt be happenin' at the Porty festival. There will also be a a short trek along the high street fer ye landlubbers.
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
May 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Ahoy there mateys: Just a week and a day 'til our grand cycle treasure hunt be happenin' at the Porty festival. There will also be a a short trek along the high street fer ye landlubbers.
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
Ye can be makin' yer reservation here: bit.ly/42KnXRh
...but it also be fine to just show up on the day
The weather looks very promising for our postponed Bike Library Bike Wash.
Come along and enjoy the sun while our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers give your lovely bikes a spring clean🚴♂️🌞🏖 and give a small donation to PCE!
@ our bike library on the prom maps.app.goo.gl/2LaJ1tHjmD2Z...
#Portobello
Come along and enjoy the sun while our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers give your lovely bikes a spring clean🚴♂️🌞🏖 and give a small donation to PCE!
@ our bike library on the prom maps.app.goo.gl/2LaJ1tHjmD2Z...
#Portobello
April 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The weather looks very promising for our postponed Bike Library Bike Wash.
Come along and enjoy the sun while our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers give your lovely bikes a spring clean🚴♂️🌞🏖 and give a small donation to PCE!
@ our bike library on the prom maps.app.goo.gl/2LaJ1tHjmD2Z...
#Portobello
Come along and enjoy the sun while our Duke of Edinburgh volunteers give your lovely bikes a spring clean🚴♂️🌞🏖 and give a small donation to PCE!
@ our bike library on the prom maps.app.goo.gl/2LaJ1tHjmD2Z...
#Portobello