Unique artworks and crafts – paintings, photography, fashion, textiles, funiture and design – by 130+ makers.  Mary Wheelaghan (Breaking news 17.11.10) will be signing copies of her debut novel The Blue Suitcase on 11.12.10. Also music, mulled wine, and festive food from the café (11:30am–3:00pm). Entry costs 80p.

Plese note: the event is repeated one week later on 18 December.

Leith Festival presents a Christmas panto.

Tickets: Adults £7, Concessions/Kids £5. Gala Night (18 Dec) tickets cost £10. Available from Molly's Playcentre, Ocean Terminal; ; Leith Education Community Centre; Leith Festival Office, Tel. 555 4104, web www.leithfestival.com.

Times: 7:30pm, and 2:00pm (Saturday matinee show).

If it's got anything to do with handbags, it's happening here this evening (Breaking news 15.11.10). Funds raised go to the Drummond–Kenya Partnership.

Spurtle's Annual General Meeting will be a chance to review progress and discuss development of Broughton's free, independent stirrer. Friends, contributors, and interested others not requiring biscuits or power point presentations are very welcome to attend.

Anyone who lives or works in Leith is invited to vote on which projects will get how much Community Grant Funding (total pot of £16,000). 'In an "X Factor" style vote, the public will be asked to score each group out of five, with the winners receiving funding of up to £1,000 each.

Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a free event to help people stay fit and healthy this winter. Advice on: fire safety; winter cycling; spinal and extremity health checks; nutrition and herbal medicine; road safety; winter energy efficiency; guided walk; winter soup tasters; Wii fit.

Dress warm. Meet Castle Hill. Process to West Parliament Square. Party.

Bring warm clothes and waterproofs. All other equipment supplied. Meet at West Bowling Green Street, turn right off Anderson Place as you turn towards Ferry Road. Follow this link: www.streetmap.co.uk.

11:00am: assemby at East Market Street, Edinburgh. 11:30am: march begins. 12:30pm: rally at the Ross Bandstand, Princes Street Gardens. For further information go to: http://www.thereisabetterway.org/events/1/there-is-a-better-way-demo

New pieces designed by established Scottish jewellers and up-and-coming talents. Entry free but VIP tickets also for sale. See Breaking news.