Stepping Stones are having a Teddy Bear’s Picnic!

picnic1Mums from Stepping Stones’ Muirhouse group have received funding from Save the Children to run a Teddy Bears Picnic and they are organising the event themselves.

It’s taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 1 July) between 11.30 and 1.30 at the Haven Project at Craigroyston Primary School and is for families with children under 5.

Places are strictly limited, so if you’d like to join the party get in touch – call 0131 551 6132 before 3pm today to book your place!

Inverleith’s Summer Programme’s here!

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The Inverleith Summer Programme is packed with things to do over the summer holidays (see details below)

Registration is on Monday 22 June 6pm at Broughton High School so get your skates on!

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Leith Festival set to kickstart summer

Sunny Leith’s all set for nine days of festival fun

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Nine days of fun, entertainment, exhibitions and performance kicks off in Leith tomorrow with the Gala Day and pageant from midday.

There’s been a festival in Leith for over a hundred years and this year’s programme is as bold and ambitious as it’s ever been with a range of events and activities to suit all tastes.

Dave Carson, Chair of Leith Festival, said: “Leith is one of the largest community festivals in Scotland, with a regular attendance of between 11, 000 – 15,000 local people and families participating on Gala Day, and many more besides during the following week of activites in our comunity.

“Leith Festival celebrates and reflects the cultural diversity amd richness we have in Leith, acting as a facilitator to celebrate our community assets and seeking to promote a sense of community, neighbourliness and connectedness with each other.”

To see the full Leith Festival programme visit

www.leithfestival.com

 

Fingers crossed for fair weather this weekend

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Summer’s almost upon us and this weekend sees the start of those seasonal events – the fetes, galas and fun days – here’s hoping the sun will come out and help things along!

There are loads of events happening this weekend. Today we have the Family Fun Day event at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre from 11am – 3pm and there’s also the Teddy Bears Picnic at West Pilton Park from 11.30 – 2.30pm.

Slightly further afield there’s Holy Cross Episcopal Church Summer Fete in Davidson’s Mains from 2 – 4pm today, Clermiston & Drumbrae Children’s Gala today and tomorrow at Drumbrae Leisure Centre and don’t forget Newhaven Gala at Victoria Primary School today from midday too!

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A community cleanup is taking place in West Pilton Green from 10am tomorrow morning as well, so fingers crossed the predicted showers stay away – we don’t want those teddies getting wee wet bottoms!

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Easter Holiday Programme

PrintWith the holidays almost upon us the Total Craigroyston team has produced a useful guide to what’s on for children and families across North Edinburgh during the Easter break.

To find out what’s on, where and when, click on the link below:

Easter-Programme-2015

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Sign up for Teen Scream

Teen Scream
Your local youth magazine

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Graffiti & Art Workshops, Creative Writing, Digital Layout Workshop, Photography, Trips, Interviewing Skills

Every Thursday from 26 February, 3.15pm – 4.45pm at Muirhouse Library

10-18 years

FREE with snack

For more information call: 0131 529 5528

Muirhouse Library: 15a Pennywell Road, EH4 4TZ

Get directions here.

Local libraries have lots to offer at holiday time

No need to be bored during the school holidays. There are loads of activities at your local library – and they’re all FREE!

Muirhouse Library

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Gamesmasters’ Minecraft Monday 16th February 11.30-12.30pm and 2.00-3.00 pm

Music Production for kids Tuesday  17th February 10.30-12.30 Booking advisable

Mural Art Workshop with  Zoo Arts Thursday 19th February  10.30 -12.30 am

Animal Snacks Friday 20th February 2-4.00pm

Jewellery making with the Saturday Art Club 21st February 2.00-4.00 pm.

Granton Library

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X-box tournament Monday 16th February  and Wednesday 18th February 2.00-4.00pm under 16s

Pancake Party Baby Café Tuesday 17th February for 0-4 years 11am

Pancake Party Tuesday 17th February  5-11 years 2.30-3.30pm

Freemachines Wednesday 18th February 13 to 18 years 5.00-7.00pm Digital art sessions for teenagers in partnership with the Youth Hive

Word Game Fiesta Thursday 19th February 5 to 11 years 2.30-3.30pm

Harry Potter Day Saturday 21st February 5 to 11 years 2.30-4.00pm

Blackhall Library

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Seinn – Gaelic songs and rhymes for babies and children Thursday 19th February 10.30 to 11.30 am

The Worst Witch storytime Friday 20th February 5 to 11 years 2.00-3.00pm.

Stockbridge Library

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Chinese New Year Lantern Craft Wednesday 18th February 3.30-4.30pm 5 to 11 years

Lego Madness! Super modelling and boredom busting games Friday 20th February 2.30-3.30pm 5 to 11 years