Family activities South West
Bookbug at Broomhouse Space
This Bookbug group is for all parents and carers in the area with little ones under five to come together every Tuesday between 9.30 am and 10.30 am and join in rhymes and stories.
EH11 3RH
For more information visit the Broomhouse Hub website or contact
0131 455 7731
Peep Toddlers Learning Together sessions
These Peep Learning Together sessions are run by Lifelong Learning for parents and carers and their babies and toddlers in South West Edinburgh. Peep sessions share simple ways of supporting your child’s learning and development in everyday life, whilst connecting with others. You can make a real difference by just talking, singing, sharing books and playing together. You and your child can make friends, have fun and share ideas. Sessions for parents and children aged one to two years run on Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 10.45 am.
Sessions for parents and babies under one year run on Fridays from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Sessions run at
Pentland Community Centre
Oxgangs Brae
EH13 9LS
For more information contact
0131 445 2871
Expecting Something with Starcatchers
Expecting Something is a creative playgroup for parents and carers with babies from birth to two. Sessions take place weekly on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm at WHALE Arts, Wester Hailes- along with regular trips and experiences. Participants can enjoy bonding with their baby through creative play, whilst meeting other parents and enjoying a healthy cooked lunch. Starcatchers’ artists Katy and Kerry bring everything you’ll need for creative, fun, messy and unforgettable activities.
Book your place by contacting Kerry on
0772 354 1628
kerry.cleland@starcatchers.org.uk
For more information visit the Starcatchers' website.
Starcatchers’ Saturdays!
Weekend creative playtime for families with children from birth to 5. There is no need to book, just drop in. Every week there is a different theme and new ways to explore together. Families can enjoy a free lunch afterwards from the Community Collective (also situated in the Westside Plaza). Sessions run on Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm for babies aged 0-18 months and from 12 pm to 1.15 pm for children aged 0 to 5 years at
For further information visit Starcatchers’ website or contact Kerry Cleland at
expectingsomething@starcatchers.org.uk
0772 354 1628
Family Club
This family club is for families with children of all ages to enjoy fun activities. Sessions run on Wednesdays between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at
For more information contact
Growing Not Waiting- One Parent Families Scotland
One Parent Family Scotland provides a safe, welcoming play space for children under 5 and offers support and advice to mothers living in temporary accommodation. They run a monthly housing rights clinic in partnership with Shelter Scotland as well as financial support, parenting advice and guidance and any other wrap-around support that may be needed regarding issues that result from the experience of living in temporary accommodation. The group runs in two locations
Running on Wednesdays during term time from 10 am to 12 noon at
And running on Tuesdays during term time from 10 am to 12 pm at
For more information contact
0777 035 0951
Soft Play
Soft Play sessions for families with children under 5 years cost £3 per child. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 10.30 am to 12 pm and 12.30 pm to 2 pm, 2.30 pm to 4 pm and on Fridays from 10.30 am to 12 pm. And for children with additional support needs and their siblings on Fridays from 12.30 to 2 pm at
For further information contact
0131 622 1757
Crafty Kids
Arts and crafts sessions for children aged 0-5 years cost £2 per child. Sessions run on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at
For further information contact
0131 622 1757.