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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 9.30 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
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-old 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
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 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.
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 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
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 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at
For more information contact
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 12 pm, 12.30 pm to 2 pm and 2.30 pm to 4 pm
- Fridays from 10.30 am to 12 pm
- Fridays from 12.30 pm to 2 pm for children with additional support needs and their siblings at
North Merchiston Club
48 Watson Crescent
EH11 1EP
For more information contact
0131 622 1757