Edinburgh Leisure is taking part in ‘Tennis For Kids’, organised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) at the Meadows Tennis Courts. Continue reading ‘Tennis for Kids’ being served up at Edinburgh Leisure
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£1.6 million funding for youth music
48 groups have been awarded almost £1.6 million through the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) to enable more young people to learn about and enjoy musical activities. Continue reading £1.6 million funding for youth music
Animals have feelings too
Scottish SPCA’s education programme makes an impact on Edinburgh & Lothians kids
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity and the University of Edinburgh have released research demonstrating the positive impact of Animal Welfare Education for children. The paper was launched with the help of children from Buckstone Primary School yesterday. Continue reading Animals have feelings too
Cubs go wild for centenary birthday celebrations!
Adventure, challenge, fun – all words associated with Scouting. At the start of 2016 Chief Scout Bear Grylls challenged Cub Sections the length and breadth of the country to celebrate ‘The Wildest Birthday Ever’ for the Centenary of Cub Scouts – and 11th Broughton St Mary’s Cubs definitely rose to the challenge! Continue reading Cubs go wild for centenary birthday celebrations!
Children protected from smoking in cars
A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying anyone under 18 comes into force tomorrow.
Jump into self-confidence
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new pre-school class, ‘Jump and Dive’ designed specifically for 3-5 year olds. Continue reading Jump into self-confidence
In, Out; In, Out: even the kids are confused!
As the implication of the EU referendum result sinks in and we try to work out what it means, children in Edinburgh showed us what it’s all about with a giant Hokey Cokey sung in one of the most popular languages of Europe! Continue reading In, Out; In, Out: even the kids are confused!
IMAGINATE festival opens with free Fringe weekend
Free fun for children this weekend
Imaginate – Edinburgh’s international children’s festival – opens tomorrow (Saturday) with a special Family Fringe weekend at the National Museum of Scotland featuring free performances and drop-in activities all day including live music, storytelling, hands-on arts and more! Continue reading IMAGINATE festival opens with free Fringe weekend
Sainsbury’s Christmas Story competition
Your story could be seen in the Museum of Childhood!
Sainsburys are running a Christmas story competition, open to all Edinburgh schoolchildren. We would love as many children as possible to take part!
The story must be no more than 500 words telling us your “Christmas Memories”.
The competition closes on Friday 18 December and all entries can be submitted to any Sainsburys in Edinburgh.
The competition will be judged by a colleague from Sainsburys and a representative from the City of Edinburgh council. The winning entries will then be displayed in the Museum of Childhood.
Remember to include your name, age and address or telephone number. Good luck!
Gearing up for The Gang Show
The fabulous Edinburgh Gang Show is back!
Over 250 young people from Scouting and Girlguiding will swap their camping gear and the outdoor life for the glitz and glamour of the theatre world when the annual Gang Show returns to the capital next week. Continue reading Gearing up for The Gang Show