NKS - Networking Key Services

✨ Celebrating Stories, Memories, and Community ✨
Members of the NKS Saturday Group are proud to be part of The Colour of the Past, a powerful creative writing exhibition at the Writers' Museum, Edinburgh.

Developed through a collaborative project between NKS, Mwamba, and Sikh Sanjog, the exhibition shares the personal memories and lived experiences of women from Black and Asian communities, offering a unique glimpse into the stories that have helped shape modern Scotland.

Earlier this year, participants took part in a creative writing workshop led by Devika Ponnambalam, a Community Heritage Leadership Trainee at Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, where they explored their memories and transformed them into meaningful pieces of writing. The exhibition officially launched on 30 July, celebrating the voices, heritage, and resilience of the women who took part.
📍 The Writers' Museum
🕙 Open daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
🎟️ Free admission
We encourage you to stop by and experience this inspiring exhibition celebrating culture, identity, and the power of storytelling.

🎨 Paint, Feel & Create at NKS Men's Group 💙

Yesterday's Paint, Feel & Create session offered a refreshing change from our usual discussion-based meetings. Through colour, texture, and painting, participants explored their thoughts and emotions in a relaxed, creative, and non-judgmental environment.

Creative activities like painting encourage relaxation, reduce stress, and support cognitive processes such as concentration, memory, problem-solving, and self-expression. They can be particularly beneficial for people living with dementia, helping to stimulate the brain, evoke positive memories, enhance communication, and promote emotional wellbeing.

The session was calming, therapeutic, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. It reminded us that creativity is more than art—it is a powerful way to connect, express ourselves, and support both mental and cognitive wellbeing.

At NKS, we are proud to provide opportunities that promote wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and empower our community to stay active, connected, and inspired. 💚🖌️

🌞 What a Fantastic Day at Our NKS Summer Picnic! 🌳
Despite the rainy forecast, our incredible NKS Indian clients and their families brought sunshine with their smiles, enthusiasm, and wonderful community spirit to our annual Summer Picnic on 26 July at Glenrothes Riverside Park.
With beautiful gardens, nature trails, exciting play areas, a peaceful pond, and plenty of open space, the park was the perfect backdrop for a memorable family day. The fun continued with lively games of Kabaddi, Cricket, and Football, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and teamwork.
At NKS, we believe our clients are more than participants—they are part of our extended family. Events like these strengthen friendships, promote wellbeing, and celebrate the power of coming together as a community.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. Here's to many more joyful moments and lasting memories together! 💚🎉

NKS is Joining the Edinburgh Fringe This Year!

We're excited to announce that Networking Key Services (NKS) is bringing "Chai, Samosa & Climate Gupshup" to the Edinburgh Fringe!

Join us for a heartwarming and thought-provoking drama that brings communities together to explore climate change through conversation, culture, and connection.

Take a look at our show promo video below and join us for an unforgettable Fringe experience!

Edinburgh Fringe Venue Number: 344

Date: Wednesday, 19 August
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: St Oswald's Centre (Pianodrome), Bruntsfield Community Hub
41 Montpelier Park, Edinburgh EH10 4NB
Tickets: £5 per person

Come along, support NKS at the Fringe, and be part of an inspiring afternoon where every conversation can make a difference.
Book your ticket today by clicking the link below. Don't miss it—we look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/chai-samosa-and-climate-gupshup

Today our NKS Wednesday Women Group session was filled with meaningful conversations as participants shared ideas for the next three months. Through an engaging focus group, women discussed their interests, explored new learning opportunities, and helped plan future sessions that reflect their needs, build confidence, encourage wellbeing, and strengthen community connections. Together, we're shaping activities that truly matter. 💜

On 20 July 2026, NKS organised an informative awareness session with the C3R Team on "Make Things Last – Reduce Your Waste." The session highlighted how our everyday habits contribute to increasing landfill waste and the impact this has on our environment. Participants learned practical and simple ways to reduce waste by refusing unnecessary items, reusing, recycling, upcycling, swapping, and sharing resources within the community.

The interactive discussion encouraged everyone to make small, sustainable lifestyle changes that can have a lasting positive impact on the environment. Together, we can reduce waste, protect our planet, and build a greener future for generations to come.

18.07.26 ✂️ Saturday Stitching Session 🧵
Our Saturday stitching classes continue to inspire and empower working women with practical sewing skills. This week's session focused on dress cutting using the correct measurements, helping participants build confidence in creating well-fitted garments.
With only a few classes remaining in this 8-week programme, we're proud of the progress everyone has made. There are two classes left in August, after which we'll take a short break and resume in September 2026.
If you're interested in joining our future stitching sessions, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0131 221 1915 or email [email protected] for more information.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us—we look forward to seeing you for the final sessions and welcoming new participants when we return in September!

Success rarely comes from waiting for the perfect moment—it comes from taking action and creating opportunities. "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking." Every great achievement begins with a single step, followed by persistence, determination, and the courage to keep moving forward even when the path is uncertain. Don't let fear or hesitation hold you back.

Every effort you make today builds the future you dream of tomorrow. Start where you are, use what you have, and trust that consistent action will turn possibilities into achievements. The best time to begin is now.