Saffron Cherry x SCALP KYR workshop

Augustine United Church
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL (view map)

Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 4:30 PM

Accessibility - Accessible Toilets, Step Free Access, Wheelchair Accessible

Saffron Cherry x SCALP KYR workshop

Name: Saffron Cherry x SCALP KYR workshop
Start: 2026-11-22T16:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-22T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Augustine United Church

Details

As far-right violence and state repression continue to scale up, so too must our approaches to resistance. This workshop aims to help us be better equipped to protect ourselves and each other and to build confidence and competence to take action.

Join Saffron Cherry in collaboration with SCALP (Scottish Community & Activist Legal Project) for a co-created “Know-your-rights” session on protests and police interactions.

What to expect?

The typical Know-Your-Rights workshop delivered by SCALP, except with an explicit focus on challenges faced by BPoC. You'll have the opportunity to learn a variety of useful things related to your rights to protest in Scotland.
Things we’ll touch on include: how to talk or not talk with Police if you are approached, your rights when it comes to things like Stop and Search, how to identify who’s who within the policing team at protests, what to expect and how to support yourself and each other. There will be take-home materials and a chance to submit questions anonymously to SCALP.
We'll create a space — especially for those of us who face scrutiny from the Home Office, particularly in light of recent proposed changes to immigration rules — to get together to share our experiences, fears and plans for the struggles ahead.
While having these conversations, we'll share some food (veggie, vegan and gluten-free options provided).

~Please note~

This is an experiment in co-creating trainings and upskilling our knowledge and preparedness when it comes to resisting fascism over the long term. Topics and questions that arise from this session will guide our future priorities. Some Saffron Cherry members will be shadowing the session to develop our ability to run these trainings by us and for us, to ensure that ongoing work can happen within our communities. If you are interested in co-creating future sessions together, get in touch!

📌 Event Details:

DATE: Sunday 22nd November 2026

TIME: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

LOCATION: Sanctuary, Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL.

Accessibility: Step-free level access to the Sanctuary with an accessible toilet available (manoeuvring space of 1.2M²). Further details can be found at https://www.augustine.org.uk/about-us/accessibility/

Get in touch ahead of time for any specific access needs, including if you have any allergies/dietary requirements.

Location

Augustine United Church
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL

What You Need To Know

Age restriction: 18

Terms & Conditions

Attendees must self-identify as a person of colour (POC).
Anyone attending this event must be signed up through Outsavvy.
We will not tolerate racism, anti-Blackness, homophobia, transphobia, queerphobia, xenophobia, misogyny, Islamophobia, Zionism, antisemitism nor any other form of prejudice at this event.
On the basis of safeguarding its volunteers and attendees, Saffron Cherry reserves the right to refuse tickets and remove anyone that violates these terms and conditions above.
We don't tolerate any bullying or harassment.

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