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EVENTS DIARY 21st April– 5th May 2012
Mon 21 Apr 2003 Oscar and the Deep Sea Pearl
Oscar the cheeky mouse helps Fin the Fish, save the ocean. Puppet Animation festival by Mousetale Puppets with a new sea mystery. Scottish Story Telling Centre
http://www.storytellingcentre.org.uk Ages 4 to 9, 11.00am and 2.00pm, Adults £4
Child £3
21 April Wilderness Crafts
Come along for a full day of activities to learn the crafts of Friction Fire Making, Shelter Building, Making your own Cordage(Rope), Making Clay Blobsters and Nature Games outside. From 10am-4pm which will take place outside in the quarry. Suitable for Ages 7+. Booking Essential. Price £28 per head (packed lunch and change of clothing required) or £50 if booking two spaces. http://www.honeypotceramics.com/#/april-activities/4559461408
21 April Saturday Art and Dance
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
For 5 to 8 year olds, and 8 to 12 year olds we have two sessions of arts & crafts and dance. Parents are welcome to enjoy a cuppa in our cafe while the kids are having fun or drop-off their children and return after the session. Children who attend both sessions; art and dance, will be given a healthy snack during their supervised break. Families with under 5’s can take part in our Create programme, offering children and grown ups the chance to enjoy creative play, art, music and movement together, led by our team of experienced artists.If you would like more information please contact Box Office on 0131 315 2151 or check the website for full details. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
21 April Create for Under 5’s
The Create project provides quality art-making experiences for parents and carers that engage them in active play with their children aged 0-5., the project provides active and creative childhood experiences for both the children and the adults. The Create Project provides the resources, ideas, guidance and creative inspiration for a range of activities that can often be replicated at home using recycled, cheap and easily obtainable materials. Every Thursday and Saturday morning 10am – 12noon. Families with children aged 0 - 5 are very welcome to drop-in. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
21 April French Tales reading for children
13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, EH37TT0131 225 53 66: Every Saturday morning, come with your child to the Institute’s library and discover tales read in French. Scary, funny, or learning stories are waiting for your kids to help them familiarise with French language. Two sessions of 20 minutes each: 10.45 am and 11.45 am. Two different stories for kids from 2 to 7. Admission free. http://www.ifecosse.org.uk/-Library-.html
Sat 21 Apr Free Picture Kelpies Storytelling Day Storytelling
Hairy Highland cows, clowning puffins and magic grannies are just some of the colourful
characters you'll meet at these free storytelling sessions for 3 to 6-year-olds. Join the
Picture Kelpies authors and illustrators as they read from their books and bring their
characters alive. To book your FREE ticket contact Floris Books at floris@florisbooks.co.uk or call 0131 337 2372. | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm (30mins) | Free | 3-6 yrs
http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/events/pdf/EventsApr-Jun2012.pdf
Sunday 22 April 2012 Meet The Ancestors
Imagining Power Gallery - Portrait Gallery (Scottish National Portrait Gallery), Queen Street, Edinburgh Jump into the world of the Jacobites using costumes, props and lots of imagination. 2pm-4pm, Suitable for ages 4-12, Free drop in event. www.nationalgalleries.org/portraitgallery
23 April Warhammer 40,000
Potter Around Studio 14.30 = 16.30
Come and learn to paint miniature models with James. Bring your own models and brushes. All paints provided. £4.50 or £7.50 for a model and a brush that you can keep. We also stock Warhammer and are happy to order it in for you.
http://www.potteraround.co.uk/2012/02/kids-club-easter-egg-tree
24 April Lyceum Youth Discover
North Edinburgh Arts Centre Tuesdays 4 – 5.30pm
North Edinburgh Arts is delighted to be working in partnership with Lyceum Youth Theatre through the LYT Discover Programme. This weekly group for children aged 9 – 12 yrs old is run by an experienced drama artist and youth theatre trainee from the Lyceum's Creative Learning team. These sessions provide an opportunity for local young people to get involved with this prestigious theatre on their own doorstep. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
Tuesday 24th April Summer Little Sparks
Little Sparks weekly courses offer the ultimate in green outdoor art for preschoolers. These morning and afternoon sessions are packed with fun and messy indoor and outdoor activities which develop preschool skills in the beautiful environment of Jupiter Artland. Using the sculpture in its unique natural setting as a base, the children work on stimulating themed art and craft activities. Imaginative play, drama and music sessions alongside the art work add up to a wonderfully busy morning for little ones. Coffee and cake in the Proposals Room for mums and dads to meet and chat too. Suitable for 2.5 year upwards. Morning session 9.30am to 12pm – 10 sessions £85. Afternoon session 1-3pm – 10 sessions £75
http://www.jupiterartland.org/news_and_events/events_diary/
25 April Jo Jingles at Edinburgh Zoo 10.30am
We are delighted to announce that we will be joined by children’s entertainer, Jo Jingles! The Jo Jingles team will be hosting sessions at Edinburgh Zoo this Spring, entertaining and educating children through music, song and dance.
Taking place in Jungle Food Court. http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/whatson/events_articles/event_164.html
26 April Create for Under 5’s
The Create project provides quality art-making experiences for parents and carers that engage them in active play with their children aged 0-5., the project provides active and creative childhood experiences for both the children and the adults. The Create Project provides the resources, ideas, guidance and creative inspiration for a range of activities that can often be replicated at home using recycled, cheap and easily obtainable materials. Every Thursday and Saturday morning 10am – 12noon. Families with children aged 0 - 5 are very welcome to drop-in. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
27 April Clothes Swap Charity Night
Honey Pot Ceramics invites you to a Clothes Swap Charity Night
at the EICA, Ratho, Friday 27th April 2012, From 6.30pm, reception in Honey Pot Ceramics
Bring (on hangers) 5 clean, quality items of clothing to swap, and take away 5 treasured finds.
It’s fun - It’s fundraising - It’s recycling! All tickets £12.00 (includes canapés, from Rosie’s Kitchen) http://www.honeypotceramics.com/#/april-activities/4559461408
28 April Create for Under 5’s
The Create project provides quality art-making experiences for parents and carers that engage them in active play with their children aged 0-5., the project provides active and creative childhood experiences for both the children and the adults. The Create Project provides the resources, ideas, guidance and creative inspiration for a range of activities that can often be replicated at home using recycled, cheap and easily obtainable materials. Every Thursday and Saturday morning 10am – 12noon. Families with children aged 0 - 5 are very welcome to drop-in. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
28 April Saturday Art and Dance
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
For 5 to 8 year olds, and 8 to 12 year olds we have two sessions of arts & crafts and dance. Parents are welcome to enjoy a cuppa in our cafe while the kids are having fun or drop-off their children and return after the session. Children who attend both sessions; art and dance, will be given a healthy snack during their supervised break. Families with under 5’s can take part in our Create programme, offering children and grown ups the chance to enjoy creative play, art, music and movement together, led by our team of experienced artists.If you would like more information please contact Box Office on 0131 315 2151 or check the website for full details. http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/events.php
28 April French Tales reading for children
13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, EH37TT0131 225 53 66: Every Saturday morning, come with your child to the Institute’s library and discover tales read in French. Scary, funny, or learning stories are waiting for your kids to help them familiarise with French language. Two sessions of 20 minutes each: 10.45 am and 11.45 am. Two different stories for kids from 2 to 7. Admission free. http://www.ifecosse.org.uk/-Library-.html
Sat 28 Apr 2012 Pedal on Parliament
Pedal on Parliament will be gathering cyclists from across the nation to cycle on Holyrood to tell our politicians that cycling matters. Families will be welcome and encouraged on the slow ride from the Meadows (meet for 2pm) via the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament. Ages 1 to 15 http://pedalonparliament.org/
05 May Back Stage Tours
A great chance to get a behind-the-scenes look on this guided tour of the Festival Theatre. Ask questions about how we make the magic happen!
http://www.fctt.org.uk/education_events/otherevents_more.aspx?oevid=550
Sat 5 & Sun 6 May 2012 Carnival of Animals
Use small pieces of wood from native trees to create miniature animals and plants. This drop-in workshop involves some use of tools. No booking required.
1.30 pm — 4.00 pm at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Patrick Geddes Room, upstairs in the John Hope Gateway. Suitable for all ages, no charge, but booking required.
http://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/event-details/2371
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