Support for families

Family activities South East

A family of two adults and two children smiling at the camera.

Gilmerton Community Centre Stay and Play 

This informal group runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm and Fridays from 9.30 am to 11 am for children aged nought to five years and their carer. Hot drinks and snacks are provided, and if able a small donation is encouraged. Booking for the sessions opens each Monday at 2 pm, book via Gilmerton Community Centre Stay and Play Eventbrite.

4 Drum Street
EH17 8QG

For more information contact

gcctoddlers123@gmail.com

Messy Church at Liberton Kirk 

Activities for young families to enjoy together. All children aged 0-11 years welcome, sessions take place once a month on Saturdays and provide a fun time involving crafts, games and mess including songs, story, prayer drama and a meal together. No pre-booking is needed, but if you’re a child you’ll need to bring an adult, and if you’re an adult you’ll need to bring a child. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Sessions run monthly, usually at the end of the month at

Liberton Kirk
Kirkgate
EH16 6RX

For more information visit the Messy Church at Liberton Kirk website or contact 0131 664 8264.