Parent and toddler groups

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The Venchie parent and toddler group

This group runs on Wednesdays from 9.15 am to 11.15 am at 

The Venchie 
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace 
EH16 4NX 

There is a cost of £1.00 which includes snacks. 

For more information contact 

info@venchie.org.uk  

0131 629 9546 

Toddlers @ The Mission

This group runs Mondays from 9.45 am to 11.45 am during term time. Children and their parents/carers can enjoy lots of fun free play time, stories, songs, snacks and a hot drink for carers. A £1.00 donation is welcome. The group runs at   

Niddrie Community Church 
12 Hay Drive 
EH16 4RY 

For more information contact 

07742 575 843  

or 

07709 899 589 

Sandy's Parent and toddler group  

This group runs on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1.30 pm. Attending is free; however, a snack is optional for a cost of £1.50. Filled rolls are available for adults for a cost of £1.00 Sessions run at 

Sandy’s Community Centre 
76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue 
EH16 4DW 

For more information email  

sandyscommunitycentre@gmail.com 

Wee Hope Baby and toddler group  

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 11 am during term time. Families can enjoy Bible stories, songs and a snack. The group runs at   

Hope Cafe 
135 Mountcastle Drive South  
EH15 3LL 

For more information contact Emily 

07598 724 739 

Willowbrae Parish Church parent and toddler group 

This group runs on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm for parents and children aged nought to three years. £2 for one adult and up to two children and £1 for each additional child.  

Willowbrae Parish Church 
1A Willowbrae Road 
EH8 7DB 

For more information contact 

0131 661 8259 

Portobello and Joppa toddler group  

This group runs on Fridays during term time from 9.45 am to 11.15 am. The group runs at 

Portobello and Joppa Parish Church 
Abercorn Terrace 
EH15 2DL 

For more information visit the Portobello and Joppa Toddler Group's Facebook page or contact 

0131 657 3401 

Busy Bees at Bellfield parent and toddler group  

This group runs on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm. All parents, grandparents and carers are welcome. Toys are suitable for babies up to preschool age. A charge of £3.00 per family includes tea, coffee and biscuits. The group meets in the large hall at  

Bellfield 
Bellfield Street  
EH15 2BP 

For more information visit the Busy Bees: Bellfield Facebook page or email  

busybeesbellfield@gmail.com 

St Margaret’s parent and toddler group 

St Margaret's parent and toddler group requires booking in advance and runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 11.30 at  

St Margaret Episcopal Church 
170 Easter Road 
EH7 5QE 

For more information or to book a space, visit the St Margaret’s parent and toddler group website or email 

stmegspandtgroup@gmail.com  

St Paul’s and St George’s Church babies and toddlers

A £2 donation is welcome and runs on Thursdays during term time from 10 am to 11.30 am and 2 pm to 3.30 pm at 

St Paul’s and St George’s Church 
46 York Place 
EH1 3JW 

To register to attend visit the St Paul’s and St George’s Church website 

Duddingston Kirk Toddlers   

A drop-in parent and toddler group running for babies and children aged up to three years with their parents, grandparents and carers for play and chat on Wednesdays during term time from 9.15 am to 11.15 am.  Sessions cost £1.00 per family which includes drinks, healthy snacks and biscuits.  

Duddingston Kirk 
5 Old Church Lane 
EH15 3PX 

For more information visit the Duddingston Kirk Toddlers Facebook page 

Baby & Toddler Group 

Free play, crafts, songs and stories for children aged nought to five years and their parents/carers. Refreshments are available. The group costs £1.00 per donation and places are limited. The group runs on Mondays during term time from 10 am to 11.30 am at  

Holyrood Evangelical Church
121 Montgomery Street 
EH7 5EP 

For more information and to attend, contact Liz Scott on  

liz@holyroodevangelical.org  

07773 571 080 

Toddler Group 

Enjoy time for play, crafts, music and sensory activities for children under the age of five years and their parents/carers. Refreshments, biscuits and fruit are available. The group runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm at  

Leith Baptist Church 
27- 29 Madeira Street 
EH6 4AJ 

For more information contact 

contact@leithbaptistchurch.org  

Wee Leithers

Wee Leithers is for children aged nought to five years to have the space to play and for their adults to meet each other. Refreshments and snacks are available throughout the session. If affordable, a contactless donation of £2.00 is suggested to help cover the running costs. The group runs on Tuesdays during term time from 10 am to 11.30 am at 

Grace Church Leith  
3 Shrubhill Walk 
EH7 4RB 

For more information contact 

robynmacampbell@gmail.com  

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