Five musicians with various string instruments stand on a green lawn under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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LXCL:Suggested donation to help cover the costs of running the event

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LXCL:Please do not let your circumstances prevent you from join us!

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AdventFest 2026: Welcoming the Light A wee festival for a big time of year! On the cusp of the festive season we invite you to pause and come together for a weekend of inspiration and celebration to encourage active waiting, welcoming and magnifying of the light we look for in times of darkness. On Saturday, 28 November, join our community for a family friendly ceilidh dance with The Homecoming String Band (including our own Suzanne, Phil and Sandy). Tickets are pay what you can (suggested &pound;10 per person to help us cover costs). BYO drinks.&nbsp; We recommend you join us for the full afternoon of AdventFest activities, see schedule below. About the band:Since 1998, The Homecoming String Band have been delighting audiences across the UK.The group bring some of the best music back over the Atlantic to find its roots &ndash; blending Appalachian and Bluegrass material with Scottish jigs and reels, and a sprinkling of their favourite songs from both the UK and USA folk/roots scene. Rich vocal harmonies, and a tight rhythm section complimented with high octane acoustic guitar, banjo and fiddle make every gig an exciting occasion. These are players who genuinely love what they&rsquo;re doing, and feel honoured to &lsquo;get the party started.&#39; Adventfest Programme, Saturday 28 November: Creating Light15:00 &ndash; 17:30: Craft afternoon for all ages15:00 &ndash; 16:30 Poetry reading and workshop: Simon Barrow, Beth Cross and Clare Roberts, incl. Middle East Poetry17:30 &ndash; 19:00 Potluck dinner (volunteer sign-up sheet to follow)19:00 &ndash; 21:30 Ceilidh with The Homecoming String Band

AdventFest 2026: Welcoming the Light A wee festival for a big time of year! On the cusp of the festive season we invite you to pause and come together for a weekend of inspiration and celebration to encourage active waiting, welcoming and magnifying of the light we look for in times of darkness. On Saturday, 28 November, join our community for a family friendly ceilidh dance with The Homecoming String Band (including our own Suzanne, Phil and Sandy). Tickets are pay what you can (suggested £10 per person to help us cover costs). BYO drinks.  We recommend you join us for the full afternoon of AdventFest activities, see schedule below. About the band:Since 1998, The Homecoming String Band have been delighting audiences across the UK.The group bring some of the best music back over the Atlantic to find its roots – blending Appalachian and Bluegrass material with Scottish jigs and reels, and a sprinkling of their favourite songs from both the UK and USA folk/roots scene. Rich vocal harmonies, and a tight rhythm section complimented with high octane acoustic guitar, banjo and fiddle make every gig an exciting occasion. These are players who genuinely love what they’re doing, and feel honoured to ‘get the party started.' Adventfest Programme, Saturday 28 November: Creating Light15:00 – 17:30: Craft afternoon for all ages15:00 – 16:30 Poetry reading and workshop: Simon Barrow, Beth Cross and Clare Roberts, incl. Middle East Poetry17:30 – 19:00 Potluck dinner (volunteer sign-up sheet to follow)19:00 – 21:30 Ceilidh with The Homecoming String Band

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St James Leith AdventFest Ceilidh with The Homecoming String Band

11A John's Pl

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£10

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Free

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