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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 9.20 am and 10.30 am 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 

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. Toddler peep sessions for parents and children run on Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 10.45 am and baby peep sessions for parents and babies run on Fridays from 9.30 am to 10.30 am 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. Participants can enjoy bonding with their baby through creative play, whilst meeting other parents and enjoying a healthy cooked lunch. Sessions take place weekly on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm at  

WHALE Arts 
30 Westburn Grove 
EH14 2SA 

For more information visit the Starcatchers' website or 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 11 am to 12 pm for babies aged nought to 18 months and from 12 pm to 1 pm for children aged nought to five years at 

Wester Hailes Library (upstairs) 
1 Westside Plaza  
EH14 2ST 

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 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm 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 

  • Mondays from 10am to 2pm – Drop-in sessions for children with additional support needs and their siblings  

  • Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm – Play for all  

  • Fridays from 10am to 12pm and from 12pm to 2pm - Play for All  

North Merchiston Club 
48 Watson Crescent 
EH11 1EP 

For more information contact 

info@northmerchiston.co.uk 

0131 622 1757 

Messy Church  

Activities for young families to enjoy together. All children aged nought to 11 years are welcome, sessions provide a fun time involving crafts, games and mess including songs, story, prayer station, 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 on the last Sunday of the month from 3 pm to 4.30 pm at 

Gorgie Church 
190-192 Gorgie Road 
EH11 2NX 

For more information contact 

Rueben.addis@churchofscotland.org.uk  

Tea and tots stay and play 

A stay-and-play session for children and babies aged nought to five years with their parent/carer. With toys, crafts, songs and refreshments available. A donation of £2.00 is suggested. The group runs on Thursdays during term time from 10 am to 11.30 am at  

Redeemer Church Edinburgh  
64 Bridge Road 
Colinton 
EH13 0LQ 

For more information, visit the Tea and Tots Colinton Facebook page

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