KIDS AUTUMN TERM

STARTS ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

IFECOSSE.ORG.UK

0131 285 6030

West Parliament Square Edinburgh, EH1 1RF

Edinburgh Y Young M Musisicians

Director: Jean Murray, B.Mus. www.e-y-m.org.uk

SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

A AGES 3 TO 18 pre-instrumental classes, musical foundations, musicianship violin, viola, cello, recorder, chamber music, choir, orchestras

BU BURSARY FUNDING AVAILABLBLE

“This school is just incredible. I’ve never seen music taught so well”

“A great learning environment to foster children’s interest in music”

“My son was so proud of himself and really enjoyed singing”

“Such an enjoyable term of chamber music, culminating in the excellent concert”

“We are very lucky to be part of the EYM community!”

GEORGE WATSON’S COLLEGE

0131-226-3392 admin@e-y-m.org.uk

Scottish Charity No. SCO51034 regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator

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Edinburgh Young Musicians

Catering for 3- to 18-year-olds, Edinburgh Young Musicians believes in developing various aspects of children’s musicianship before exposing them to the discipline of learning an instrument or singing in a choir, offering musical play & musical workshop classes to children in their final pre-school year as well as P1, P2 & sometimes P3, leading to beginners' instrumental classes, choirs, orchestras, chamber music and musicianship classes. The aim is to help all children to enjoy music and realise their individual musical potential, with the understanding that the better you do something, the more satisfaction and pleasure you will gain from it. The younger classes are open to children with no musical experience. Children who already play instruments or sing are welcome to join orchestras, chamber music groups, choir and musicianship classes. A Bursary Fund aims to ensure that nobody is unable to attend EYM classes for purely financial reasons.

www.e-y-m.org.uk. 0131-226-3392.

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August September

Family Activity Area at the Museum of Edinburgh

Come and have fun in our family area in the heart of Museum of Edinburgh right next to Greyfriar Bobby's gallery.

Our activity area is packed full of art materials and worksheets relating to our galleries and amazing objects relating to the history of Edinburgh. We offer a warm and welcoming space for family groups to work creatively together and to stay as long as you like. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Artspace in the City Art Centre

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre. Our activity area is packed full of art materials and worksheets relating to our exhibitions. We offer a warm and welcoming space for family groups to work creatively together and to stay as long as you like. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Monday 4 September

Royal Rhyme Time: Amazing Autumn

Palace of Holyroodhouse 11 - 11.45am

With Autumn on its way we were are celebrating the changing of the seasons as we explore nature’s wonder in our special Royal Rhyme Time session for toddlers. In a session led by a member of the Learning Team, meet some fluffy friends who make the Palace garden their home. Discover the stories they have to tell and the rhymes they can teach us. This session is best suited to children aged two to four but is suitable for children aged four and under, accompanied by parents or carers. Booking Essential.

For full details of upcoming events please visit www.rct.uk/whatson

9 September Stories of Lauriston

10am – 12.30pm

Bring along your favourite stories, and we will read extracts for everyone there. You will also have your chance to write part of an adventure story for Mrs Reid’s favourite dog – Me Too. With Lauriston Castle Staff. Free and drop-in. Meet in our castle courtyard by Mimi’s café.

Find Out Fridays

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF. Every Friday until 19 April 2024 13:30 – 16:00 Free, drop in Some extra museum fun for your Friday afternoon! Taking a different theme and activity each week, our Engagement team will be on hand to share some of the fascinating facts and surprising stories behind our collections, through object handling, practical demonstrations and quick crafts. Find out more: nms.ac.uk/find-out-fridays

17 SeptemberMusselburgh Races Family Day

Musselburgh Racecourse

Tuesday 19th September –

International Pirate day

Celebrate all things pirate with Doodles this September 19th, where any customers painting pirate themed pottery or dressing up pirate style will receive a 15% discount off their pottery piece of eight.

22 & 30 September Loretto Open Days

23 September ESMS Open Day

Sunday 24 September Harvest Festival

12 - 4 pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Join us in the vegetable garden to celebrate Harvest! This free drop-in event celebrates the harvest season with fun family friendly activities. Experts will be on hand to give advice about growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables, and visitors will be able to see produce grown in the Botanics’ plots in the Demonstration Garden.

30 September George Heriot's School Open Morning

30 September Polwarth Pre Loved Sale Polwarth Parish Church. 11am - 1pm

October

Wednesdays in August, 1 - 3pm

Midweek Makes: Frames

Palace of Holyroodhouse

There are many amazing artworks to be found at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and they are all displayed in beautiful frames. Join us in the Family Room and make your own mini-frame to take home.

Included in price of entry. Come back again for free by converting your ticket to a 1-Year Pass. For full details of upcoming events please visit www.rct.uk/whatson

17 September RSPB at Lauriston Castle Nature is in crisis, together we can save it. Come and visit the RSPB stand at Lauriston Castle to find out how we are giving nature a home and how you can get involved. You may get the chance do to a craft! Free and drop-in. RSPB will be on site from 10am - 5pm

Sunday 17 September Pirates Ahoy!

10am - 12pm

Make an eye patch, it can be as glittery or plain as you like! And find out how to make a treasure map and stain it to look very old. Will anyone be able to follow it to find your gold? With Lauriston Castle staff.

£5 per person. Booking Required. edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Saturday 1 October Family Celidh

Scottish Storytelling Centre 1.30pm

Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band. All dances will be called and there'll be easy-to-follow circles for wee ones. A fun introduction to sociable dancing with live music and some storytelling too.

Booking required.

7 October George Watson's College Open Morning

7 & 11 October St George's Open Days

7 - 29 October Pumpkins, Tumshies and Tattiebogles

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Pop down to the pumpkin patch to pick a perfect pumpkin, but watch out; there's all sort of spooky nonsense going on, with seasonal crafts and a mystery quiz trail. For booking and prices go to website.

Monday 16 October –

Saturday 28 October

Make a Mask

(excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 11:00 – 15:00

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Take inspiration from some friendly and fearsome faces that are carved on Holyrood Abbey as you discover the story behind these carvings and make a paper mask to take home.

Included in price of entry. Come back again for free by converting your ticket to a 1-Year Pass. For full details of upcoming events please visit www.rct.uk/whatson

18 - 22 October

Stick Man Royal Lyceum Theatre

Touching, funny and utterly original, Stick Man is back in town! See website for times and prices.

Saturday 21 October

All about the Abbey

10:00 – 15:00

The story of Holyrood Abbey stretches back almost 900 years.

Join us for an activity day to discover the origins of the Abbey, what life was like for the canons that lived and worked here and the architecture that still remains. Holyrood Abbey is one of the most important buildings in Scottish history. Join us for a short talk exploring the surprising stories, myths and legends that connect past royal residents with these romantic ruins. Included in price of entry.

Sunday 29 October

The Halloween Terror Trail Lauriston Castle. Drop in between 10am and 1pm (allow at least 75 mins)

New interactive morning adventure for families. Featuring a Terror Trail through the grounds of the castle where you must find gruesome hidden horrors. You can also head into the castle to find magical wizards, arts & crafts and ghoulish story tellers.

£7 per person (includes gruesome sweet treats) Booking required. edinburghmuseums.org.uk