From the outside this second-hand furniture shop doesn't look like much--but nosey your way though…read morethe raggedy entrance, past the offices, and you will find yourself in an enormous vault of housewares. The quality and range of furniture here is excellent, and the prices make each item a fantastic value. Not only that, but it's run largely by volunteers with profits going to help the homeless. Although it looks modest and homely, (especially with Ibrox looming over it across the street), this really is a treasure trove of used goods that will spruce up your home *and* help a worthy charity! Other details: Cash only / Delivery for £15 / Close to Ibrox, Govan and on the 121, 89 and 90 bus routes

From the owner: Second Opportunities is a Scottish registered charity, set up to tackle the effects of poverty by…read moreproviding services, which incorporate the concept of recycling.

I've been living in Leith for over 6 years now and thought it was about time I checked out my local…read morecommunity centre! Leith Community Education Centre is based on the first floor of the Newkirkgate shopping centre, at the bottom of Leith Walk and is apparently one of the busiest community centres in Edinburgh. Approximately 3,000 people use the centre every week! It has a decent sized sports hall, a smaller hall, 4 general purpose rooms, crèche, public computers with free internet access, lending library and a wee café. They have loads of groups using the space from youth groups, literacy support, carers support, outreach teaching, help with stopping smoking and support for people with a learning disability, dance classes, drama groups, history groups, art classes, martial arts and children's movement classes. One group I notice on the poster board was 'Gleeith' the new community singing group in Leith! Brilliant! Not something I'll be joining with my crying cat voice, but I love the play of words! So I ventured there one snowy evening to try out a dance inspired class called 'Stretch and Tone'. You the enter the centre via the external steps and across a balcony, which could be tricky to find if you didn't know the area. The centre was fairly utilitarian looking (most community centres are) but there have designed quirky windows features into the modern scheme which adds a bit of interest to the building. The class was good, but sadly only 2 of us braved the snowy conditions, but I'm glad I did, I felt 2 inches taller after it! I picked up the centre brochure upon leaving so I may well return and check out some of the other classes they have available soon.

been coming here [member] for over 19 years. superb staff , a very good cafe, a bit worried about…read morewhat i read on leithsucks.net on there latest member of staff who is about to 'join the team' this centre caters for adult classes, bowls, art class, dancing. the full list is very long. there are also youth clubs-[ separate male / female.] and a satuarday special day when virtually all kinds of dancing [highland, tap, modern.] all for children. if you are a parent, you must get youself along to see everything that this centre can provide!

DISCLAIMER: I worked relief hours at the Hub but wrote this review before taking on employment…read morethere. Ever since I bought my bike second hand a few months ago, I've been whizzing about Stirling town. Nothing intense. - A short trip here, a short trip there. To uni and back and for small grocery trips. But ever since I got my bike I also wander past the cycle hub curiously. 'I have a bike now! Can I join you in your hub of cycling?' It's a pretty little set-up next to Stirling train station and cycling's its thing. With a HUGE map of the Stirling area on the wall and awesome seats made out of old bikes, it's worth a visit whether you're a local or visiting cyclist. They can sort you out with cycle routes, give that flat wheel of yours a pump or simply satisfy your need for a good old-fashioned chat about bikes. After a quick like of the Stirling Cycle Hub facebook page I saw that they had a festive night light cycle planned that would go around town and last an hour. Sign me up! So, with tinsel round our bikes, we were welcomed by such passionate, friendly people! My wheels were a little on the flat side so they were happy to pump them up for me before we hit the road and there were free lights for those who didn't have any on their bike or just wanted to get more into the festive theme of the ride. The ride couldn't have been safer and we were signed in and out to ensure we were all back in one piece. It had been planned to cycle routes as much as possible which was great for anyone who was apprehensive about road cycling and the ride was leisurely, not strenuous! It was a lovely cycle about town as we got several 'toots' for our festive attire! We soon headed back to the hub for tea, mince pies and chatter. Police even stopped by to stamp our bikes so they could be traced if stolen. (Yay for anti-theft and the Cycle Hub's great local connections!) Now, it really grinds my gears (pardon the pun!) when people say that there's not a lot to do in Stirling and that there's far better communities thriving in larger cities. There's community if you look and the Stirling Cycle Hub is a really great find!

Charity will collect larger items especially furniture from you and their friendliest driver in the…read moreworld turns up exactly when they say he will. Collections are fuss-free and they bring the gift aid forms which take 2 mins to fill in.