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Bookbug at Broomhouse Space 

This Bookbug group is for all parents and carers in the area with little ones under the age of five years to come together every Tuesday between 9.30am and 10.30am and join in rhymes and stories. Sessions run at

Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
EH11 3RH

For more information visit the Broomhouse Hub website or contact

bookbug@spacescot.org

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 9.30am to 10.45am. Sessions for parents and babies under one-year-old run on Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Sessions run at 

Pentland Community Centre 
Oxgangs Brae 
EH13 9LS

For more information contact 

Melinda.peto@ea.edin.sch.uk

0131 445 2871 

Homelink Peep stay & play sessions

Homelink runs a Peep stay and play group for children from birth to four years of age and their parents and carers. Experience sensory, messy and outdoor play along with talk time, songs and stories. Free refreshments are provided. The group runs during term time at

Gate 55
55 Sighthill Road
EH11 4PB

For more information contact 

07359 308 045

Expecting Something with Starcatchers

Expecting Something is a creative playgroup for parents and carers with babies from birth to two years old. Sessions take place weekly on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm 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.

For more information visit the Starcatchers' website

To book a place, contact

kerry.cleland@starcatchers.org.uk

07723 541 628

Starcatchers’ Saturdays!

Weekend creative playtime for families with children from birth to five years of age who live in Wester Hailes and surrounding areas. There is no need to book, just drop in. Every week there is a different theme and new ways to explore together. Sessions run on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm for babies aged nought to 18 months and from 12pm to 1pm for children aged nought to five years at

WHALE ARTS
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA

For further information visit Starcatchers’ website or contact 

expectingsomething@starcatchers.org.uk

07723 541 628

Family Club

This family club is for families with children of all ages to enjoy fun activities. Sessions run on Wednesdays between 5.30pm and 7.30pm at

Clovenstone Community Centre
54 Cloventsone Centre
EH14 3EY

For more information contact

susan.rogers2@ea.edin.sch.uk

Soft Play    

Soft Play sessions for families with children under five years cost £3 per child. Sessions run on

  • Tuesdays from 10.30 am to 12pm, 12.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 4pm
  • Fridays from 10.30 am to 12pm
  • Fridays from 12.30 pm to 2pm for children with additional support needs and their siblings at

North Merchiston Club
48 Watson Crescent
EH11 1EP

For more information contact

info@northmerchiston.co.uk

0131 622 1757

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