Free ‘ping pong night for all ages with music, drink and great food’. Might be even better if they used balls instead.

The St Stephen's Playfair Trust wants to gauge public support for a communtiy buy-out of the New Town landmark. Presentation and discussion, then refreshments afterwards. For further details, see Breaking news (24.1.14).

Free entry. Free fleas. Everything else for sale: 45 stalls of clothes, furniture, jewellery, small furniture, music, bric a brac.

Free expert help with social media (non-profits) http://edsms.org.uk/index.php/upcoming-dates/

Get free/expert help with social media http://edsms.org.uk/index.php/upcoming-dates/

Leith Walk traders are invited to an information session in advance of new waste collection arrangements being trialled from March.

Angus Miller will talk on 'The Geological History of Edinburgh'. 

Free workshop for groups in the City Centre and Leith Neighbourhood Partnership areas on applying for a grant.

Topics will include how to spruce up your application, and there'll be a demonstration of the online funding information resource Edinburgh 4 Community. 

Planning, Transport, Licensing, Environment – Rung 1 on the democratic ladder. All welcome.

SCCC is open to children from all over Edinburgh. It aims to present their musical talents and unique abilities to the community and families, and to achieve excellence in choral singing and performance. This (free) information event is for potential new members and their parents.