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The Family Hub – Stay and play
A free drop-in for children who are not yet in any early learning or childcare under three years of age, and their parents and carers. An opportunity to connect with other families whilst enjoying arts, crafts and sensory play. With tea, coffee and snacks for children provided.
Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time at
Tynecastle High School
McLeod St
EH11 2ND
Tuesdays 10am to 12pm during term time at
Gate 55
55 Sighthill Road
EH11 4PB
For more information email
admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk
Broomhouse Space - Bookbug
For children under five years of age, their parents and carers to enjoy songs and stories on Tuesdays between 9.20am and 10.30am at
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
EH11 3RH
For more information visit the or contact
0131 455 7731
Starcatchers - Expecting Something
A free play group for babies aged from birth to two years, their parents and carers living in the Wester Hailes area. Families can enjoy bonding with their baby through creative play and arts experiences, whilst meeting other families and enjoying a healthy cooked lunch. Sessions run on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm at
WHALE Arts
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA
For more information visit the or to book a place, contact
kerry.cleland@starcatchers.org.uk
07723 541 628
Family Club
A group 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
Soft Play - North Merchiston club
Soft Play sessions for families with children under five years cost £3 per child. Sessions run on
- Mondays for ASN group bookings. Booking is required.
- Play for all on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12pm, 12pm, to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm
- Play for all on Fridays from 10am to 12pm and 12pm to 2pm
North Merchiston Club
48 Watson Crescent
EH11 1EP
For more information contact
0131 622 1757
Messy Church
A drop-in for children aged nought to 11 years and their families can enjoy games, songs, stories, drama, mess and a meal together. Sessions are free but donations are encouraged and run on the last Sunday of the month from 3pm to 4.30pm 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 group for children and babies aged nought to five years with their parents or carers. With toys, crafts, books, song time and refreshments available. A donation of £2.00 is suggested. The group runs on Thursdays during term time from 10am to 11.30am at
Redeemer Church Edinburgh
64 Bridge Road
Colinton
EH13 0LQ
For more information, visit the .