Family activities North East
Baby and toddler Rhymetime and Stories- Craigmillar books for babies
These singing and story sessions are for families with babies and children under 4 living in Greater Craigmillar – Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene. Drop in, there is no need to book. Sessions run every Monday at 11 am at
For more information visit the Craigmillar Books for Babies Facebook page @CraigmillarBFB or contact
info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
0131 621 2621
Bookbug at Dr. Bell’s
Bookbug offers the chance to visit Dr Bell’s centre, bond with your little one through songs and rhymes and enjoy a little story too! Sessions run on Fridays at 9.40 am for children aged 18 months to 5 years alongside their parent/carer and at 10.30 am for children aged 0 to 18 months.
15 Junction Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5JA
Find event information and book on the Dr Bell’s Centre Eventbrite page.
For more information contact
0131 553 0100
Storytimes
These sessions happen in local libraries for children and their parents. Sessions run at-
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Piershill Library every Wednesday from 2 pm until 2.30 pm at 30 Piershill Terrace, EH8 7BQ. For more information visit the Piershill Library website.
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Portobello Library every Wednesday at 10.30am and Saturday at 11am at 14 Rosefield Avenue, EH15 1AU. For more information visit the Portobello Library website.
Saturday Storytimes
These sessions are run by Craigmillar Books for babies for families with children under 4 years (older siblings welcome) living in the Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene areas. Sessions run on the last Saturday of each month from 11 am to 12 pm at
Drop in, there is no need to book.
For more information visit the Craigmillar Books for Babies Facebook @CraigmillarBFB or contact
info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
0131 621 2621
Craigmillar Stories for Sharing - Feel Good Fridays
Storytelling and crafts for families in Craigmillar, Niddrie, Magdelene and Bingham. Sessions are perfect for children aged four to 12 years and their parents or carers. Sessions run every Friday between 2 pm and 3.30 pm during term time at
For more information or book visit the Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Facebook page or contact
katieswann@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
07434 661 098
Book gifting in the community by Craigmillar Books for Babies
Craigmillar Books for Babies gift books at their events, at the local baby clinic, on home visits and as part of their literacy programmes. They also provide other resources including nursery rhyme booklets and cards, puppets and craft activities.
For more information contact
Info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
Lego Clubs
Lego clubs happen in some local libraries for children over 5 years, anyone under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. sessions run at -
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Piershill Library Lego Club every second Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm. For more information email piershilllibrary@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Portobello Library every second Friday at 2.00 pm. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
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Craigmillar Library on Tuesdays at 3.45 pm. For more information visit the Craigmillar Library Facebook page.
Craft Activities
Craft activities for families with children aged 5 to 11 years, children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run in the following libraries-
- Leith Library on Fridays at 2 pm. For more information visit the Leith Library Facebook page.
- Portobello Library on alternative Fridays at 2 pm. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
- Craigmillar Library on Mondays at 3.45 pm. For more information visit the Craigmillar Library Facebook page.
- McDonald Road Library on Fridays at 3 pm. For more information visit the McDonald Road Library Facebook page.
Home Start Stay and Play
Home Start’s Stay and Play is for parents, carers and children aged 0 to 3 years. Enjoy play, crafts, songs and stories. Self-referrals are welcome although priority will be given to referrals from partner agencies. The group runs every Wednesday from 1.30 to 2.30 pm at
Nature Play
These fun activities are run by Trees and Seas for children under five with their carers on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm. Sessions may include den building, storytelling, woodwork, bushcraft Skills, cooking or bug hunting. Sessions are free for families living in EH16 and EH17 postcodes, there is a charge of £5 for other families. Sessions run at:
Please book directly at - Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures.
Outdoor Play Rangers sessions
These play sessions are free and fun. Children can drop in and join in outdoor play activities. Games, construction tasks, messy and scrap play and all resources and support will be provided by Play Rangers. Sessions are open to all, most suited to primary-aged children. The rangers are not offering childcare so if children attend it is on the understanding that they are free to leave if they choose to.
Sessions run on Fridays at Brunstane School/ Magdalene Community Centre between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm and Bingham Park between 3.15 pm and 5 pm. Sessions run all year round except during the Christmas school holidays. For more information or up-to-date details about sessions email
playrangers@smartplaynetwork.org
or visit their Smart Play Rangers Facebook page.
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
Messy play sessions
Run by Dr Bell’s, parents and their children can explore a variety of sensory and messy play activities at these sessions on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Families with children aged one to five years in the Leith area are eligible to attend.
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
15 Junction Place, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5JA
For more information contact
0131 553 0100
Community lunch at Dr Bell’s
Local families can pop in for a healthy freshly prepared lunch and chat with the Dr Bell’s team on Fridays at 11.30 am. Families with children under five in the Leith area are welcome to attend.
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
15 Junction Place, Leith,
EH6 5JA
For more information contact
0131 553 0100.
Nurture and Natter at Dr Bell’s
These sessions are for families with a child 10 months plus and offer a chance to meet other parents and carers in a safe place, a chance to get support and advice and take part in a range of different activities. Suitable for families in the Leith area. The sessions run on Fridays at 1 pm at Dr Bells Family Centre. Information on the planned activities each week is on the Eventbrite page.
Dr Bell’s Family Centre
15 Junction Place, Leith,
EH6 5JA
Book directly via the Dr Bell’s Eventbrite page. For more information contact
0131 553 0100.