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We asked some of our contributors about their goals for 2017.

Kirsty Nicholl

Happy New Year everyone!!

My personal goal is to learn some more skills professionally, to make me more efficient and accomplished as a work-at-home mum.

Dawn Geddes

To be more organised, especially when it comes to my kids. I’m currently drowning in a sea of party invites, permission slips and school information. I must try and put it all into some sort of order.

Jojo Sutherland

I have 10 goals. Travel to U.S.A. Come back from U.S.A. Attempt a level of fitness that goes beyond lifting a glass to my mouth. Spend more time with my family. Spend less time arguing with my family.

Learn a language. Spend less time on Facebook. Go to Wimbledon.

Learn how to use Google calendar.

Have fun.

I hope you all had a wonderful festive period with family and friends, and are ready to get 2017 off to a brilliant start! Have you set any goals this year? My missions are to decorate every room of our new house, do some form of charity challenge (I ticked the Moon Walk off my list last year) and organise my sons’ birthday parties in plenty of time for once! Thankfully this special party edition will help with the last one! Feel free to challenge me on these goals as the year progresses - I might need the nudge. Have an awesome 2017.

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Time to change the

dialogue about birth On the third Sunday of each month, a flurry of pregnant women, their partners and children turn up at Babies and Bumps Café in Morningside to talk about birth - a totally different view of birth and the dialogue around it.

Three Edinburgh mums and local business women run this busy Positive Birth Movement group, a group that is part of a global network that spread a positive message about birth.

Each month focuses on a different topic, although there’s always a similar theme throughout. More details can be found from www.positivebirthedinburgh.com

Uber is offering MADE readers a free ride in 2017. If you have never used them to get around Edinburgh before, now is the time! Simply download the Uber app onto your phone and by using code MADEMAG you will receive a free ride up to £15.

Organise your own fundraising event 2017 marks 40 years of St Columba’s Hospice providing care and support to patients and their families. The Hospice’s doors opened in 1977 with 15 beds and enough money in the bank to run for only three months. 40 years later, the Hospice now looks after over 1,100 patients every year, with two inpatient wards, a day hospice and a team of people who look after patients in their own homes. St Columba’s made JAN / FEB 2017

Hospice has touched the hearts of many people across Edinburgh and the Lothians and they’re encouraging supporters to organise their own fundraising event. Whether it is a bake sale, sky dive, disco night, or sponsored silence – they can provide all the inspiration and information you need for your own fundraising event in aid of St Columba’s Hospice. Download a fundraising pack from www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk

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news WIN a copy of

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Edinburgh for Under Fives!

Where do you predict you’ll be spending the most time with your under 5 in 2017 and why? Find Edinburgh for Under Fives on Facebook by searching for @EdinburghforUnderFives and send them a message with your idea. The two best recommendations will win a copy of the new edition.

Good luck!

Montessori Mornings’ Monday and Thursday classes are going strong so they’ve now added Tuesdays in Stockbridge and welcomed a third Montessori-qualified guide, Holly.

Children choose freely from any curriculum area and round off the experience with art, singing and their own snack table. Everything is designed for the needs and interests of under-6s, such as pouring, locks and keys, scissors – because little ones love real things. Given choices, children really engage in their play, which helps their concentration and control. Parents who come regularly really begin to see the value of the Montessori approach.

See www.montessorimornings.com for details.

Barking mad for local charity Hair by JFK is renowned for being a dog friendly business, and this year they plan to make sure every day is dog friendly with the release of their new 2017 calendar.

They recently organised a photo shoot featuring their clients’ dogs, and the calendar is being sold for £10 to raise money for local charity, The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

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Burns for Primary Schools Thousands of primary school pupils across Scotland will rehearse and perform an opera based on Robert Burns’ iconic poem Tam o’ Shanter.

Scottish Opera’s annual Primary Schools Tour hits the road in January 2017 with The Tale o’ Tam o’ Shanter, a show created to re-introduce young people to the works of the celebrated Scottish poet, written especially for children in primaries 5, 6 and 7.

Introducing all-new Pumpkin and Rosemary Breadsticks, the latest tasty toddler snack from The Super Yummies – which has been developed alongside mums and nutritionists with real ingredients.

The Pumpkin and Rosemary breadsticks go on sale in leading stockists nationwide in January 2017, and will cost £1.69 per pack.

Rogue Events Rogue Village is East Lothian’s newest arts organisation. Launched by husband and wife team Peter and Jenny Maniam, they embrace a forward-thinking philosophy and deliver events across East Lothian, in a diverse range of spaces.

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news Festival Fringe

As part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s 70th anniversary celebrations, school pupils in Scotland will provide the inspiration for the 2017 Fringe Programme cover. Winning competition entries selected from three age categories will provide the inspiration for three individual cover designs for the 2017 Fringe Programme. Pupils have until 03 March 2017 to submit their entries.

Teeny Tiny Toddler Fest Goes Under the Sea for 2017 It’s back! Camera Obscura and World of Illusions will once again transform itself into the place to be for toddlers (and their grown-ups).

Teeny Tiny Toddler Fest was so popular in January 2016 that it’s going to be bigger, longer and better this year. Open from 9.30 every morning, the festival will go toddler-mad for 10 days!

This year’s under-the-sea theme means six floors of interactive exhibits, workshops, play-stations with hands-on fun from Camera Obscura and all the usual favourites. Runs Jan 13th - 22nd.

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Monkey Music

is back in Edinburgh South!

Abbey Smith is thrilled to be launching Monkey Music back in Edinburgh South from January 2017. She became captivated by Monkey Music when she discovered it with her youngest monkey. The award-winning preschool music group for children aged three months to four years has a progressive four stage curriculum delivering magical stimulating musical experiences.

Free mixed age group taster sessions / Open Days will be running from 9th January onwards with weekly age appropriate classes commencing 16th January in the South of the City. Class details available at www. monkeymusic.co.uk by entering your postcode to find your nearest class.

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TuTu Tots Dancing with Mum is lots of fun at TuTu Tots. Tiny dancers from age 2 are introduced to musical movement along with a participating adult (mum, dad, granny, carer everyone’s welcome) at this fun, friendly class.

Sessions are drop-in so no pre-booking or term commitment, just come along and join in. Tutus are provided. This class is also great for older pre-school children who still enjoy parental support or those learning English as a second language. Pay on the day or multi class discount.

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Development Through Drama

In these days of social networking, texts and emails, children and young people are more likely to connect with each other electronically. Helen O’Grady drama classes help students enjoy the ability to communicate verbally. A well thought out, structured drama programme allows each student to be involved in something positive and successful. The varied curriculum, which includes speech, movement, script work, improvisations and theatre productions, is constantly revised and updated. Classes are great fun and non-competitive ensuring each child is a ‘star’.

With the older age groups, drama allows students to express their own ideas and share these with their peers.

Book a FREE Trial (Quote ‘MADE’) via 0131 667 0939 or email midscot@ helenogrady.co.uk www.helenogrady.co.uk

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Walk the Talk Studio’s winner must be willing to take part in any publicity/marketing, including social media.

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Murrayfield Ice Rink has been providing a leisure and ice sports facility to the community since 1957. Over that time there have been many millions of visitors to this year-round ice rink, to either skate or watch hockey.

If you grew up in Edinburgh you probably came to visit us at least once or twice. Winter is the perfect time to introduce your children to the joy of ice skating. And what better place than the historical Murrayfield Ice Rink that has session to suit everyone including a Sunday Learn to Skate with a group tuition from our resident qualified coaches.

We are giving away six sets of family tickets (four admissions and skate-hire) for any of the public skating sessions.

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To celebrate the exciting launch of the new Walk the Talk Studios in The Hideaway, Newhaven Road, which specialises in yoga, Callanetics and YoCa Move Empower Relax™ - the ultimate toning workout - one lucky MADE reader is in with a chance of winning a year’s membership worth over £600.

YoCa™ is a balance of yoga, Callanetics, deep conditioning and meditation – perfect for an all-round stretch and tone, which provides noticeable, quick results.

Founders, Keira Thorley, a former gymnast and qualified Callanetics and Ashtanga yoga teacher, who developed YoCa™ in 2014, and Jonathan Marc Gillam, a qualified rehabilitation practitioner and yoga and mindfulness teacher, also offer oneto-one sessions in the studios or the comfort of your own home and corporate classes.

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Mum’s New World WRITTEN BY Kirsty

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’ve just had an incredibly frustrating afternoon. I managed to get across town for a baby massage class but wasn’t able to park. I don’t think Tom really minded that his massage turned into a ninety minute sightseeing tour of Edinburgh, but I was annoyed that what should have been a chilled-out experience became so stressful. As I drove in ever increasing circles and then started home again, furious and feeling like an absolute failure, it occurred to me that things that are designed to make life more manageable so often make it more tricky.

Take play cafés as an example. They have been an absolute godsend to me since I became a mum-of-two. It’s a luxury to have both boys within my line of vision while drinking a stillhot cup of coffee and holding an entire conversation with another adult. It makes me feel that I’m actually coping.

But throw an un-gated baby zone into the mix, and a play café can become the stuff of actual nightmares. I’m that parent who’s darting backward and forward like a distressed meerkat, making sure that one son doesn’t career over a newborn with his shopping trolley while her other tiny bundle is being force fed grapes by an overzealous but well-meaning 4-year-old.

Jack growing out of his shoes normally induces an inward groan and a hasty glance at the bank balance, but this time the news will be cheered with a roar of relief. Granted, Velcro can be really handy; cold hands and tiny buttons do not make happy bed fellows. But then neither do Velcro and toddler shoes. The ripping sound of Velcro strips being torn apart is enough to send me into a cold sweat. It’s normally in the car - when I’ve left us minus ten minutes to reach our destination – or in the supermarket, when I’m struggling to remember who I am, let alone what I’d planned

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to cook for tea. Then off come Jack’s shoes, followed closely by his socks, trailing behind us down the aisle. Thank goodness for that piece of fruit that Tesco offers to its young customers. Bravo that supermarket. Sometimes I can whizz around the whole shop in the time it takes for Jack to munch on an apple. I’m sure the corporation’s aim wasn’t to provide fruit to distract a little boy in Edinburgh from removing his footwear, but it certainly makes a Nicholls supermarket visit a lot more wholesome.

Oh, and don’t get me started on anti-colic bottles. I salute anyone who is able to successfully put the lid onto and shake a bottle of formula made in one of those monstrosities. Little Tom may have a less windy tum-tum, but mummy isn’t much use to him with second degree burns from elbow to fingertip.

I’ll save you from my toilet-seat-lock-woes.

They may stop Thomas the Tank Engine blocking the pipes, but it’s suffice to say that toilet locks plus weakened pelvic floor muscles do not equal a happy mummy. n

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HOLIDAYS

If you go down to the woods today…

Taking the kids away for a weekend camping can be a daunting prospect for a lot of parents, especially in Scotland where the weather can be less than predictable. But camping isn’t a chore at five-star exclusive-use venue, Dundas Castle, with its recent introduction of ‘glamping’ in luxury canvas cottages.

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undas Castle is just 15 minutes from Edinburgh’s city centre but despite its proximity to the hustle and bustle of the capital, the estate offers a wonderful combination of tranquillity and activity – ideal for families seeking a wee adventure.

Glamping at Dundas Castle has proved a real hit with families wanting to enjoy the great outdoors, but with the comforts of home. The glamping site is set on the shores of a private loch teeming with wildlife. Each canvas cottage is located on its own grassy knoll, surrounded by woods giving privacy and seclusion from other glampers – a far cry from the traditional camp site!

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From start to finish your needs will be met as the luxury glamping site is fully equipped. Each canvas cottage benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, hardwood floor, bespoke furniture, wood burning stove and well-equipped kitchen cupboard – just like home but with camping fun!

The en-suite bathrooms have an eco-friendly composting toilet, a sink and shower both with hot and cold running water. Meanwhile, getting a comfortable night’s sleep is not a worry in the king size bed, dressed with luxury Egyptian cotton bedding and soft pillows. Camp beds are provided for the little ones and each unit can accommodate up to two adults and two children.

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home comforts need not be far away.

The luxury tents each feature a private dining deck with a gas powered BBQ, patio heater, large parasol and rattan bistro dining set with comfy cushioned chairs in which to relax and enjoy the delightfully tranquil surroundings, while children can explore the woods and paths nearby.

Solar lighting will keep you lit at night and a USB charger ensures you can keep your devices charged and ready for use if you want to stay connected to the outside world – though for many visitors, it is the getaway feel that is the attraction.

Dundas Castle sits within 400 acres of land with plenty of countryside and wildlife for children to explore. Guests can roam freely around the estate and enjoy the beautiful woodland walks.

Glampotel Dundas Castle has a pet friendly canvas cottage too, and with plenty options for walks around the estate, it’s also a perfect weekend away for your furry friends.

Gamekeeper Andy is on hand to show visitors round the estate if they would like to arrange an informative tour- focusing on wildlife and estate facts that the kids will love. made JAN / FEB 2017

Nearby South Queensferry also offers a fun day out with lots of nice cafes and a local museum, or take a walk across the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry and the Deep Sea World, Scotland’s National Aquarium. Close by is also Craigie’s Farm & Shop, where children can pick their own fruit, become nature detectives and enjoy the outdoor kids’ area.

The location is brilliant if you’re looking for a weekend with the best of both worlds - city and countryside. Glamping at Dundas Castle is only 20 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh, with all its five star attractions to hand. Why not enjoy a taste of freedom and luxury, right on your doorstep.

Glamping at Dundas Castle begins in April but early bookings are advised, especially over the busy half-term period. If you go down to the woods today, might you be surprised? n

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WELL BEING

Everyday Happy About the book ‘Everyday Happy, a journal for happiness’, is what it says on the cover! A daily reminder that the things we do, think and say have a direct impact on our happiness. Written by Emma O’Connor after her 9 year old son fell into serious anxiety, Everyday Happy brings together the best information and tools that she used to help him recover. A simple and accessible tool, it is designed to encourage living your best life. It will help you to see and celebrate the positives, and to manage the negatives if, and when they show up. More than just a happiness journal, Everyday Happy is a practical guide that will grab your hand and walk with you through 365 happy days!

About the Author Emma O’Connor is an Aussie in Edinburgh, mother of 2 not so little boys, wife of a chef and an author by accident. She has recently started Happiness Now an organisation designed to support other families struggling with anxiety, and has written Everyday Happy as part of her mission. Emma is a budding advocate for children’s mental health, and hopes to help prevent childhood anxiety through her ‘everyday happy’ message. In her ‘day job’ Emma teaches swimming to humans of all ages from the very young to the young at heart.

Why be Happy? (excerpt) Well, there’s a good question! It is becoming accepted that the happier you are, the better your life will be. (Sounds obvious I know...)

Dr Christine Carter the Author of Raising Happiness (2011) says happy people are ‘more successful’ and also ‘tend to be healthier and live longer’. It turns out you can be more creative, intelligent, energetic, resilient, and have better friendships just from being happy!

You’ll probably also end up ‘better able to

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cope with stress, challenge and negative emotions’ when they show up (more on that later). And all of this added together can lead to better career and financial prospects!

In fact, learning how to be happy will empower you, and give you the confidence to follow your heart and become the person you really want to be!

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Today I : [ ] Did 15 minutes of exercise [ ] Sat quietly and relaxed (meditation) [ ] Was kind to someone. How?................... [ ] Spent time in nature [ ] Listened to my favourite song [ ] Ate something healthy [ ] Called a friend [ ] Hugged someone [ ] Completed an unfinished task.

What was it?..................... [ ] Started/ worked on a hobby [ ] Read a few pages of a great book [ ] Took photos of something beautiful [ ] Started to learn a new skill [ ] Laughed at something really funny Today was fun because....................... ............. .........................................................................

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otherhood can be pretty full on. From teething and tantrums to school bullying and homework struggles, sometimes it feels like there’s a never ending list of problems just waiting to be solved. Thankfully we’re all in the same boat. And meeting up with other mums to chat about our worries and parenting fails is a great way of working through our problems. It’s beneficial to our mental health and wellbeing too. But sadly not all of us are lucky enough to have parenting allies. Perhaps you work full time so miss dropping off and pick up time, making it harder to meet other mums at the school gates, or maybe you’re new to the area and are finding it difficult to make new friends.

That’s what happened to me when we moved house a few years ago. I’d been so worried

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that my daughter wouldn’t make new friends at nursery, I hadn’t even considered that it might be tricky for me to meet new people my own age. Putting myself out there to make new friends seemed like a scary prospect, but it was completely worth it. With a little bit of faith and courage, I found some lovely mummy mates to share my highs and lows with.

Be Open

When our children make new friends, they just run right over with a big smile and introduce themselves to their new prospective playmate.

As we get older, many of us forget this skill and find it embarrassing or awkward to speak to new people. But to make new friends we’ve got to be open to meeting new people, otherwise

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MUMMY NO-MATES how are other parents supposed to know that you’re a nice fun person, dying for a bit of adult conversation? When you’re out at the park or at the school gates smiling and making eye contact with people and show them that you’re friendly. Make a comment about the weather or chat about what you watched on TV last night – anything to get the conversation going. You’ll be amazed at how friendly people will be, once you make the first move.

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or plan a fundraising event for the school. Most mums will jump at the chance of a bit of a child free time and some adult conversation.

Another way of connecting is through new social platform Classlist ( ww.schoolclasslist. com), the world’s first virtual school gate which offers parents a secure way of getting to know each other online. The site is a great way for parents to arrange get togethers, especially for shyer mums who might find it a bit awkward to suggest a meet up, face to face.

We often joke that our children have better social lives than us, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The role of being a parent comes with plenty of social opportunities - from maternity groups and parent and child classes, to school fundraisers and birthday parties. It really doesn’t matter what the event is, the important thing is to get out there and meet new people. Because lets fact it, you’re never going to make new friends sitting at home. Parenting events are the perfect place to meet new people as you are all gathered together for a common purpose. Strike up a conversation with the person next to you by asking a question about their son or daughter and before you know it, the conversation will be in full flow.

One of the easiest ways to make new friends is through your child’s own friends at playgroup, nursery or school. Make a point of chatting to your child’s friend’s mum at drop-off or pickup and mention how much your children enjoy playing together and ask if they’d like to bring them over sometime for a coffee and a playdate. Because you already have your children in common, you should have plenty to talk about and you might even manage to have a coffee in peace while your children play. For parents who miss the school and nursery run, try leaving a note for the other parent in their child’s nursery tray or school bag and invite them over that way instead.

Technology

From acquaintance to firm friend

To make new friends we’ve got to be open to meeting new people

In days gone by meeting new people and getting to know other mums was tricky if you didn’t see them every day. But thanks to the likes of parenting forums such as Mumsnet and social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, we now have loads of opportunity to make new friends online. Look out for Facebook school and nursery groups that have been set up by other parents or create your own. These groups are great for connecting with other parents away from the school gates. By joining in you can get to know some of the mums virtually online before you take the plunge and ask them if they’d like to get together. Once you’ve exchanged messages a few times why not suggest that you all get together for a coffee one afternoon as a group, made JAN / FEB 2017

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Making that leap from being casual school gate acquaintance to firm friends can seem tricky, but the only thing that you need to make that jump is a little bit of confidence. Invite your new chum to be Facebook friends or be bold and ask to swap numbers. Once you’re in regular contact with each other, meeting up and getting to know each other better, will come naturally. But if things don’t work out with the first mum you meet, don’t be disheartened. There are plenty of mummy friends in the sea! Finding a chum who will listen to your parenting war stories and makes you giggle on stressful days is definitely worth searching for.

So stay open, be friendly and you never know, the next person you meet in the park, might just end up being your new mummy BFF. n

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! – Well 2017, I reckon you can take a year off, as 2016 put in quite the shift as far as events were concerned, and frankly I think we all need to have a bit of a lie down!

Given the amount I ate over the festive period, lying down is the most comfortable position I can find at the moment. As with every other year I am filled with good intentions and my new Fit-Bit will be amazing just as soon as I figure out how to use it. Although I’m not filled with optimism. Largely based on the fact that I struggle to operate the TV

remote control properly and I also don’t have a great history of maintaining my good intentions, as I’m sure the Wii fit (remember them?) will testify to, from its dusty box at the back of a cupboard somewhere. But this year will be different, I’ll lose 2 stone, grow an inch taller and have the face of an angel - no, you shut up!

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Music, Dance & Drama Acting Out UK Drama Parties

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3+ Acting Out UK organise exciting themed kids’ parties in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, which include a fully qualified, highly experienced PVG approved Drama Teacher, a special lesson plan designed around your chosen theme, materials, costumes and props, equipment (sound systems, music, words etc) and a fully qualified, experienced assistant (if booking is for 11-20 children)

CONTACT: 07704 714 607 hello@actingoutuk.com www.actingoutuk.com

EXTRA INFO: Check out the many lovely reviews on Boogie Beat Facebook page!

Also, you can combine a Boogie Beat party with a Turtle Dove Play Cafe or Babies and Bumps Café party package and let your little ones enjoy a snack, play and 45mins of Boogie Beat!

CONTACT: Zoe Young 07841109730 zoe@boogiebeat.co.uk www.boogiebeat.co.uk FB: Boogie Beat music & movement Edinburgh and Stirling

CeilidhKids Dance Parties

CONTACT: 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU www.dancebase.co.uk

Diddi Dance Dance Parties Diddi Dance offers parties at your location, where your little ones can enjoy up to an hour of dancing, games and action songs using hoops, bubbles, ribbons, balloons and bells to have lots of fun! Their sessions are totally interactive there’s no sitting watching! They get all the children up dancing, grooving and boogieing to the funky tunes.

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Dance Base has four awardwinning studios, which can be used for children’s birthday parties.

Has your little one always wanted to dance to One Direction? Learn a Taylor Swift routine? Well, Dance Base’s experienced teachers will make the session fun and get the kids dancing to their favourite tune in no time!

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES:1.5 – 5 years

Boogie Beat Music & Movement (Edinburgh and Stirling) Music & Dance Parties

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-6 years

Let your child’s imagination come alive with a Boogie Beat party!

Want an all singing, all dancing party for your little one? Look no further than Boogie Beat. The parties are fun, structured and include favourite songs, stories, fairy tales, puppets, instruments and parachute games. Themes include Pirates & Princesses, Superheroes and Dragons & Fairies to name a few. Come along and meet Giggles the Boogie Beat Monkey - it will leave you smiling!

Dance Base Dance Studio

A ceilidh is a great way to celebrate, if all the guests like to dance! CeilidhKids provides Scottish dancing for all the family and works best as a family party, with adults joining in too. Children not yet at school will definitely need an adult partner. CeilidhKids will run an hour of family dancing, then leave you to eat, drink and be merry. You book the hall and provide refreshments, they bring the music and the fun.

EXTRA INFO: Prices start at £50 for an hour of dancing.

CONTACT: Caroline Brockbank 0131 667 8898 ceilidhkids@ceilidhkids.com www.ceilidhkids.com

EXTRA INFO: £80 for up to 20 children, £100 for over 20 children.

Contact Diddi Dance for more information on various time lengths of their parties, as depending on the age of your guests, they can differ.

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Dynam-nic Dance Dance Studio PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5+ Let Dynam-nic Dance create a bespoke dance party for your budding star! Using your chosen music tracks, they create a mash-up dance routine, which is presented at the end in a mini show along with dance games and

Music, Dance & Drama also offer Moo extras like invites, balloons, gift-wrapped pass the parcel for up to 15 (can add extra at £1.50 per child), party bags and a gift for the birthday child.

party food time. From Little Mix to Calvin Harris, from Pirates to Cheerleaders, we can guarantee a high energy party full of smiles!

Take advantage of our full party package and use our dance studio, a readily available party venue.

The package includes a separate food room and DNDance party invitations.

CONTACT: Carmen Chalmers carmen@moo-music.co.uk www.moo-music.co.uk

Royal Mile Recording Experiences Recording Studio Parties

CONTACT: Alana 07736298013 alana@monkeydrama.co.uk www.monkeydrama.co.uk EXTRA INFO: Prices from £145.

Min 10, max 28 children.

CONTACT: StudioD, The Basement, 4 Hutchison Terrace, Edinburgh, EH14 1QB 07545551271 / 0131 4430753 nicky@dndance.co.uk www.dndance.co.uk

Monkey Drama Drama Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3-6 years Monkey Drama will take your children on an hour-long themed drama session, which will be filled with drama, imagination, energy and fun from beginning to end; including lots of props, music and role play! You will receive invites, a couple of theme related party games included in the session, as well as some prizes, a certificate for all children and a special Monkey Drama gift bag filled with goodies for the birthday child.

Party themes include A Day at the Zoo, Superhero’s, Pirates, Off to the Fairground and The Hidden Rainbow.

Monkey Music (Edinburgh North) Music Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1 – 4 years

Monkey Music love doing parties and every event is tailored to suit each occasion. Their parties last for up to an hour and include the same award winning ingredients: musical games, playing instruments and much more.

They can provide birthday party invitations and a special birthday gift for your child to help remember their special day with Monkey and your party will be a very special occasion for all your guests!

CONTACT: Rachel 0131 260 9667 comelybank.corstorphine@ monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.co.uk

Moo Music Music Parties Moo Doo parties include an hour’s party entertainment - a 40 minute Moo Music Session, and then 20 minutes of party games. They

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 7 - 15 years As well as being a fantastic way to celebrate a party, this is also a valuable recording studio learning experience which encourages creativity and cooperation within the group.

Royal Mile Recording specialise in working with groups and have devised a successful formula for this special singing experience.

They make the whole occasion easy for the performers and work hard to produce a recording with the best possible end result.

Everyone leaves with a CD and digital copies of the recording.

They also photograph the event on a high quality camera and supply a disc at the end of the event with all the pics on CONTACT: Kirsty McKinna 1/8 Bailie Fyfes Close, 107 High St, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1SW 0131 556 4882 info@rmre.co.uk www.royalmilerecording experiences.com

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Music, Dance & Drama Sparkle Arts Drama & Dance Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-10 years A Sparkle Arts birthday party is something truly magical.

Simply choose from an extensive list of party theme ideas, and they’ll create a magical makebelieve world where kids let their imaginations run free. Themes include Frozen, Princess and Pirates, Popstars, Superheroes, LEGO Ninjago, Dinosaurs, Harry Potter, Fairies & Elves and loads more – or just pick your own!

Featuring music, dance and drama combined with costumes, props, toys and puppets, a Sparkle Arts party is one your little boy or girl will never forget.

COSTS: Party prices start from £150. To book a party please get in touch as early as possible as demand is high.

07717706778 info@sparklearts.co.uk www.sparklearts.co.uk

Stagecoach Drama & Dance Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 4-16 years Stagecoach Parties are packed full of fun, lively party entertainment including dramatic games, fabulous songs and funky dance routines.

Each party is specifically tailormade for each age group.

Stagecoach also offers specially constructed Murder Mystery Parties for 11-16 year olds.

Whether they want to be fairies, princesses, pirates or detectives, there’s a Stagecoach Party for everyone.

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Yoo-Star Music Recording Parties

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 2 - 11 years Step It Up Dance offer an exciting range of award-winning party options for your child’s special day that will ensure an active, unique and memorable occasion!

Family Hip Hop parties from age 2+ offer an hour of fabulous, active entertainment for grown-ups to enjoy with their tiny dancers.

Children aged 3 – 5 years will love a Hip Hop Juniors party (with the option of a theme) and 5 – 12 year olds can choose between a Hip Hop, Breakdance or Cheerleading party.

EXTRA INFO: Additions such as personalised certificates, party food boxes, exciting party cups stuffed with goodies & even themed cakes can also be taken care of to allow parents to relax and celebrate on the day!

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The Drama Studio Interactive Drama Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 4-14 years Based on a theme of your choice The Drama Studio will organise an in-role, interactive party. Everyone will become characters in the story as the tutors lead the children through a fantastic, imaginative adventure which will be completely captivating.

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: for 5+

Be the star you know you are! With 13 years’ experience in musical parties, Yoo-Star guarantee a day to remember. Dress up in their glamorous dressing room for your photo-shoot. Experience the thrill of being on stage in a funky rehearsal room. See yourself live on TV. Record alongside chart topping Scottish acts in their professional studio. Leave with your own complimentary CD with a professionally designed cover featuring you or your band and loads of photos of the experience.

COSTS: Prices from £60 for hour long recording sessions to full party package for £140 (up to 16 guests, includes one complimentary CD and all the photos taken on the day). Domino’s Pizza or buffet available separately at £4 per person or bring your own snacks.

Extra CDs can be bought on the day.

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soft play & play cafes Clambers at Royal Commonwealth Pool Soft Play Venue PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-10 years In the heart of the city, in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic venues there’s a big, bright, brilliant softplay which hosts some of the best parties in town. Children can have a blast burning off their energy in an exciting softplay followed by games and tasty (healthy!) food in the lovely, light party room. You can choose from Clambers Softplay Parties and Toddler Clambers Softplay Parties.

facilities to create a memorable party for your child, family and friends.

They have different party packages available. All parties last for 2 hours and include free carousel rides, unlimited juice, balloon for every guest and a party host who will look after everything. Themes & seasonal offers available.

CONTACT: 0131 667 7211 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB info.rpc@edinburghleisure.co.uk edinburghleisure.co.uk/activities/ birthday-parties

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-8 years Clown around offer the best party packages in town - great value for money where nothing is written in stone. They are a family run venue where every attention to detail is catered for. Check website for full details. Costs start at just £8 per child.

CONTACT: 01315537676 109 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7NY info@clownaround.me.uk www.clownaround.me.uk

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0 - 12 years Make memories with birthday parties at Gambado - more fun, less hassle & best value.. Take advantage of their unique premier soft play and all the fun of the fair

CONTACT: 0131 202 3566 Party Bookings: 0844 375 9494 Fountain Park, Edinburgh social@gambado.com www.gambado.com

Jabberwocky Soft Play & Café

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0-12 years

Jabberwocky is a unique dragonthemed soft-play and offers the perfect, reasonably-priced party for your child. Excellent coffee, organic hot chocolate, home-made cakes and wifi available in the cafe for grown ups too!

Standard party is one hour softplay and one hour birthday tea and party room, or Jabberwocky can create a unique party without softplay for older children. Magician, mini-disco, messy play, face painting, art and craft parties can be arranged too.

COSTS: Cost depends on party, includes party invites/ thank-you cards.

They aim to provide excellent value for money with generous party food - no junk food/ additives and bring your own birthday cake.

Party bags for small extra cost.

Minimum 10 children (payable at time of booking) max 25. They don’t charge for ‘no-shows’ over minimum.

Free parking weekends, free 90 min parking weekdays.

CONTACT: 01620 248070 6 Lodge Street, Haddington www.jabberwockysoftplay.co.uk

Party Planet Play Café Play Café Party Planet provide themed and bespoke parties. They take care of entertainment, games, disco, karaoke, make-overs and catering while you relax in a separate seating area. They can even help with party bags too. They cater for all ages - from tots to teens - as well as family gatherings, naming ceremonies, baby showers and much more. Call for special monthly offers.

CONTACT: 0131 669 1231 39 Baileyfield Road EH15 1NA planetcafeedin.co.uk

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soft play & play cafes Scrambles@ EICA: Ratho Soft Play

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-10 years At a Scrambles party, kids can enjoy one hour soft play fun followed by 30/45 mins in the party room. With your very own party host to look after you and your guests, organise games and activities and serve food, you can be sure everyone will have the best time!

CONTACT: 0131 333 6333 Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA info.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk

TimeTwisters Play & Party Centre Softplay & Party Centre

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From Soft-Play Parties to Make-ABear and Laser-Tag Parties, their party team know what it takes to make your child’s special day extra special.

With a TimeTwisters Birthday Party, you know you’re in safe hands and can relax and enjoy the day as much as the children.

CONTACT: 0131 639 0186 Bankhead Dr, Edinburgh EH11 4EJ www.ttsoftplay.co.uk/parties

Tumbles at Portobello Gymnastics & Soft Play Centre Tumbles soft play has distinct zones for babies under 12 months, toddlers under 4, and juniors (4 to 10 years), spread across three levels with 24 metres of wavy slides. With packages available for every age group (catering included) your child’s special day will be perfect. You can even exclusively hire Tumbles from 5.30pm 7.30pm. Just call the Tumbles Team for more info.

CONTACT: 0131 669 0878 20 Westbank Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1DR info.tumbles@edinburghleisure. co.uk

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-11 Your child’s birthday party is one of the most important days of their year. TimeTwisters specialise in making sure it is an exciting, fun and memorable experience. As Edinburgh’s award winning kids birthday party specialist, they offer the widest choice of parties and options to ensure all guests have

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Host a birthday party at TurtleDove and let them do all the hard work.

They offer one - two hours of play time, a tasty buffet for the kids and lots of extra options to make your child’s party unique to them. You can book character visits from their mascots, face painters or why not make it a themed party? TurtleDove cater for food allergies, and they also offer an exclusive hire option from 3pm on Saturday or Sunday.

Accompanying adults are welcome too (at no extra charge).

COSTS: From just £90 for parties up to 12 children. Exclusive hire for 2 hours just £200.

CONTACT: Robyn 0131 312 7077 31 Corbiehill Road, Edinburgh EH4 5BQ www.turtledoveplaycafe.co.uk

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SOFT PLAY PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0-7 years DISCO/PAMPER PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 8-12 years The Wishing Tree Play Cafe can provide everything you need for a party to remember in their woodland themed play café. Their parties last two hours; one hour in the play area, followed by one hour in the party room, with themed table, wall decorations, delicious healthy food, balloons, music and disco ball. Themes include Princess and Pirates, Peppa-Pig, Gruffalo, Turtles, Super-Heroes, Frozen, Mini Mouse with loads more possible.

COSTS: Prices start from just £8 per child.

And extras such as face painter and glitter tattoos, party games, cupcake decorating, Arts and Crafts, character visit, children’s entertainers, DJ and disco can be arranged.

EXTRA INFO: You can exclusively hire Wishing Tree Play Cafe with a minimum booking of 20 children on Saturdays at 3pm or all day on Sundays.

CONTACT: Bev Anderson 0131 665 1588 85 High St, Musselburgh EH21 7DA info@wishingtreeplaycafe.com www.wishingtreeplaycafe.com

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events, hen events and family gettogethers are always great tasty fun.

Each person gets to use their own creativity in their Livingston workshop and they can even tie this in with a nice chilled glass of fizz or cocktails for the group or perhaps even a tasty afternoon tea with scrumptious sandwiches and cakes.

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5+ Doodles pottery painting parties are £12 per head, this includes party shelf items such as figurines, plaques etc, as well as a standard mug, bowl or plates. Normally allow 2 hours for children’s parties but for young children it is recommend a slightly shorter time of 1.5hrs. The time is divided between painting followed by a birthday tea. Doodles don’t supply food but they have (complimentary) teas or coffees for adults and juice or water for children most people bring along a selection of finger foods, treats and a cake.

COSTS: For bookings of 6 kids or more, Doodles requires a £25 deposit to secure the booking, this is then refunded on the day.

CONTACT: 0131 229 1399 27-29 Marchmont Cres, Edinburgh EH9 1HQ painting@doodlesscotland.co.uk www.doodlesscotland.co.uk

COSTS: Packages start at just £10 per child and Honey Pots ask for a nonrefundable deposit of 50% of your total booking to secure the party.

CONTACT: Juliet or Nicola 0131 333 6348 Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho, EH28 8AA www.honeypotceramics.com

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 4+ (including adults for hen and ladies nights)

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1 - 12 years

Getting Gooey firmly believe that chocolate making isn’t just for kids! Their chocolate making events are packed with fun and they ensure everyone makes plenty of chocolate treats to either take home or devour on the day.

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Celebrate your child’s birthday creatively with a Honey Pot Arts & Crafts party. They have a huge variety of themes including messy play, jewellery making, bath bombs, soap making, treasure chest, ceramic painting and their very popular science party. If your child has an interest

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or hobby that you’d like to theme the party around, they can do that too! Birthday packages include a personalised ceramic plate (decorated by the party guests) as a memento of the big day, and balloons. Food can be arranged.

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3+

Have a bear making party with Huggy Bears no-sew bear and animal kits. The easy-to-use kits include a bear or animal plush, stuffing, wishing heart, birth certificate, take home bag and instructions. No sewing required just stuff, pull closed and cuddle.

Extras include bear t-shirts for decorating, scent and smell chips and clothing.

Huggy Bears can provide a party hosting service, or they can simply mail the kits out to you. Perfect for all sizes of party.

CONTACT: 0333 335 0120 paws@huggybears.co.uk www.huggybears.co.uk

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Kids Cooking Venue PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 9-14 yrs The kids’ birthday package lasts for 2.5 hrs; the kids cook a main course and a pudding, which the children then eat for their lunch or supper. Parents can bring in birthday cake and any birthday plates, napkins or balloons if they wish too. Menus are sent out on

creative parties request. The children really enjoy cooking and then getting to sit down and eat what they have cooked! There is generally food to take home too.

CONTACT: Nichola Pearce 07768 976 817 The Coach House, Newliston Estate, Edinburgh, EH29 9EB nicholap72@gmail.com www.esfw.com

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Little Crafters Creative Crafty Parties Little Crafters Birthday Parties offer a chance to host a creative and crafty party without the preparation, organisation and clean up! They offer a choice of themes but are really very extremely flexible if you have your own theme in mind. Their party package includes party invitations, two different craft activities, a keepsake for the birthday child, made by all guests and all the materials, set up, clear up, aprons, protective table/ floor coverings as required.

CONTACT: 07525 727226 www.thelittlecrafters.co.uk

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5 - 15 years Kiss the Fish will come to your home, favourite café, local community centre, office or any other venue that you’d like to use - they bring along all the protective tablecloths, aprons, equipment and materials as well as an instructor to make sure everybody goes away from your party with a fabulous creation.

Whether you’d like to do some sewing, mosaics, felt-making, decopatching, fabric painting or even jewellery making - they are sure to have an activity that everybody will enjoy!

COSTS: Prices from £10 per guest / £85 minimum charge per event / travel around Edinburgh and beyond with extra mileage payable.

CONTACT: Rhona 0771 826 7728 info@kissthefishstudios.com www.kissthefishstudios.com

Afternoon Tea Party Girls of any age like a tea party so why not book a crafternoon tea party and bring your daughter’s friends along for tea and cakes and paint a cup cake trinket box. Great fun. £18 a head and no minimum numbers required.

Frozen Party Potter Around has gorgeous princesses to paint up like Anna or Elsa. They will help with adding snowflakes and will paint something pertaining to the film on a birthday plate for your child to keep. £13 a head.

Warhammer Party One for the boys - come and make and paint a Warhammer model (a bit like airfix but more fun) and learn the basics of a how to play the game. Lots of action. £15 a head.

Potter Around provide juice and crisps at all parties (and the afternoon tea at the afternoon tea party).

CONTACT: 01506 238961 Overton Farm, Kirknewton

EH27 8DD www.potteraround.co.uk

The Burrow Family Club Cooking Themed Parties

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5+ The party includes a one hour cooking class for 10 - 15 children with a choice of theme, followed by games and a tea party (what was made in class). The venue hire, balloons and lovely decorations, teas and coffees for the parents (in a separate room) are all included in the price. Add-ons like exciting and unique goody bags, birthday cake and photography can be arranged too.

CONTACT: Anne-France 07583599004 The Dean Bowling Club, Comely Bank Terrace, EH4 1AS anne-france@theburrowfamilyclub. com www.theburrowfamilyclub.com

The Ceramic Experience

Arts & Crafts and Soft Play The Ceramic Experience is the perfect venue for children birthday parties to burn off energy in the soft play area and ball pool, before painting ceramics to take home.

Adults can join in the fun or chill out in the café area. Delicious sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, fruit and juice are all provided for the party-goers, and they do all the clearing up afterwards.

CONTACT: 0131 554 4455 118 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JB edinburgh@ theceramicexperience.com

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES:4-10 Allan Telfer Sports Parties provide children with an opportunity to participate in fun, competitive games and activities that incorporate both individual and focused group work. From Octonauts - Star Wars, you can choose a theme based on your child’s likes.

EXTRA INFO: Parties vary in terms of length to suit different ages, and Allan will always advise on venues.

60 minutes - £60 (4-5yrs) 90 minutes - £75 (6-10yrs) CONTACT: 07572875789 AllanTelfer1983@gmail.com www.allantelfer.co.uk/parties

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A-Star Sports parties offer fun-filled and inclusive games. For children 3+ years, their parties focus on fast paced, fun games that keep children engaged from start to finish. For children 7+ years, they offer sports-based and/or themed parties for an action-packed multisports adventure, and families can choose to have activities from their range of ten core sports.

For high energy, all-round active entertainment children will have the most memorable occasion and parents you just relax and enjoy.

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COSTS: Prices on application CONTACT: Brian: 07876021073 www.a-starsports.co.uk/ local-classes/Edinburgh

Clip ’n Climb Climbing Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 4+ A new addition to EICA: Ratho is Clip ’n Climb - thrilling fun for everyone with cleverly designed climbing challenges. Children don’t need to have had any climbing experience to take part and enjoy the 15 climbing elements - there are levels suitable for all. Party groups enjoy 1 hour of Clip ’n Climb and 45 mins of the party room.

CONTACT: 0131 333 6333 EICA: Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA info.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk www.clipnclimbscotland.com

Edinburgh Leisure Venues Sport & Active Parties Children love being active and parties are the perfect opportunity to let them run wild. Just treat them to an Edinburgh Leisure Active Party and you won’t have to run wild organising it.

They offer a mix of multi-activity sports and games parties, bouncy castle parties, football, swimming and even go-kart parties running at seven centres across the city: Ainslie Park Leisure Centre Drumbrae Leisure Centre Gracemount Leisure Centre Jack Kane Sports Centre Kirkliston Leisure Centre Meadowbank Sports Centre Queensferry High Recreation Centre CONTACT: www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1 – 12 years

For a birthday party packed full of active fun, you’re sure to have a blast with a party celebration with enjoyleisure! Across East Lothian there are options galore: Bouncy Castles, Aqua-Runs, Soft Play, Multi-Sport, Swimming, Climbing and Trampolining Parties – take you pick! Plus they can do all the catering for you too!

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Sports & Active Parties COSTS: Parties can be booked for Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays for £110. This is for 1.5 hours private use; 1 hour in trampoline room and half an hour in the café. Please note this is selfcatering only.

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Foam Dart Thunder Nerf Parties and Events Foam Dart Thunder provide Nerf parties and events for everyone aged 6+. Using custom-made inflatable camouflage cubes and sticky foam darts and vests, they provide kids with a fun workout without them realising they’re exercising! Foam Dart Thunder have various exciting game scenarios to ensure everyone has a great time and they provide all the equipment. They can also theme the party to your requirements.

And every birthday child receives a brand new blaster!

COSTS: £175 for up to 20 kids Extra places available for an additional fee.

Custom parties and events are available - please get in touch for a quote.

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combination of a session on the FoxFall ropes course followed by Ringo Rides! Their FoxFall sessions are open to all abilities and involve the children tackling elements suspended over the lake then finishing with double zip lines that end up in the water! Ringo rides give participants the chance to tear up and down the lake on big inflatables, feeling every bump and splash along the way!

COSTS: FoxFall sessions last for 50 minutes and are priced at £14 per child.

There are two options for ringos depending on the group size; Small Ringo - £24.00 for 15-minute session (up to 6 people) Big Ringo - £30.00 for 15-Minute session (up to 10 people)

CONTACT: 01620 860657 Foxlake Adventures CIC, Foxlake, Dunbar, EH42 1XF info@foxlake.co.uk www.foxlake.co.uk

Orcadia Trampoline Centre Have a trampoline party in a room with 6 floor level trampolines, a bouncy castle and juke box!

CONTACT: 0131 669 1075 3 Windsor Place, Portobello, EH15 2AJ info@orcadiacentre.org.uk www.orcadiacentre.org.uk

Tower Farm Riding Stables Horse Riding Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5+ Established in 1972 Tower Farm is a fairly large establishment with a wide choice of equestrian activities. Their pony parties can either be one-hour riding, or 30 mins riding and 30 mins grooming, and can be held indoors if weather is poor. Parties are best for children over the age of 5 and they don’t need to have had any horse-riding experience before.

Picnic benches or portacabins are available for cake and party food!

Tower Farm is fully licensed, insured and is approved by ABRS and TRSS. T&CS Parties are for a minimum of 6 children. For more info go to www.towerfarm.org or Facebook.

CONTACT: Caroline Buckle 0131 664 3375 85 Liberton Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6NS www.towerfarm.org

Foxlake Adventures C.I.C Outdoor Adventure & Water Sports Venue PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 6 – 16 years

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3+

Alexander the Great Entertainments provides tailored entertainment to meet the needs of each individual party. They provide a colourful fun-filled show that involves all the children, especially the birthday child and encourage full audience participation. Whether it’s magic, juggling, balloon modelling or providing a disco with bubble and smoke machines, they have everything needed to ensure lots of interactive fun.

CONTACT: 07881 780793 Alexanderthegreat76@yahoo.co.uk www.alexanderthegreatest.com

A Wonderful World of Parties Themed Party Planner & Experience Days PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: Any age Whether you are at one of A Wonderful World of Parties workshops, you are having a party or are at a Make a Memory experience, you will feel like you’ve just discovered what real magic is.

Kirsty and her team can come to you, your hired venue or you can hire their floating tent for garden parties. They have loads of themes suitable for boys and girls, and for different age groups. You can decide which you would like or ask for one to be created especially for your child.

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part in science experiments, making gooey slime or even extracting their own DNA. Fun addons like dry ice drinks and lab coat hire can be added to make your child’s party truly special.

Party prices include 1 hour of entertainment, party bag favours made by the kids during the party, certificate for the birthday boy/girl, sticker for every child and printable party invitations/thank you notes.

CONTACT: Lindsay Murphy 07881 786 233 lindsaymurphy@beexperimental. co.uk www.beexperimental.co.uk

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Be Experimental Science Themed Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5+ Be Experimental science parties are exciting, unique and unforgettable! The kids will enjoy an hour of interactive fun taking

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5 - 14 Looking for something different for your child’s birthday party? Look no further!

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necessary skills to don their investigator suits and solve the crime!

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: The kids will learn the techniques needed to become a magical movie producer and create their own animation which can be viewed by family and friends.

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MINECRAFT QUESTS: Explore Minecraft with specially designed Minecraft maps as you follow the story of a castaway washed up on a desert island.

Players must “mine” and “craft” their way from castaway to king.

WACKY ROCKETS: Three...two...one…BLAST OFF. Design and build your own rocket as you prepare for launch then head outside and watch it soar.

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DJ Pedro DJ & Children’s Entertainer Now into his 24th year as a professional DJ, Pete has a huge amount of experience playing for weddings, parties and as a children’s entertainer. He also

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entertainment works regularly with a number of different ceilidh bands, and can confidently call the dances for your party. So whether it’s DJ Pedro for the kids, or Pete for the bigger kids, your party will be in safe hands!

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CONTACT: Pete: 07584 671912 pete@balerno.net

It’s In The Bag Parties Storytellers & Entertainers PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0-6 It’s In The Bag are an awardwinning company who delight in taking children’s imaginations on a magical journey. The children go on a storytelling adventure; with rhymes, songs, creative games, drama and puppets to bring the story to life.

There are many birthday party themes from ‘Nursery Rhyme Favourites’ to ‘Superheroes & Princesses’. The theme can be linked to learning topics in schools and nurseries and the team can be booked for a special event or end of term party.

EXTRA INFO: It’s In The Bag are regulars at the Storytelling Centre too so keep an eye on their Facebook page for details.

CONTACT: Lorna 07967348661 itsinthebagparties@hotmail.co.uk www.itsinthebagparties.co.uk

Izzie’s Creative Outdoor Learning Magical Woodland Adventures PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3 - 7 years Izzie’s parties are a magical woodland adventure. They involve outdoor creative activities with magic pots, making potions, glitter, clay creatures, painting, decorating sticks and of course the fairy door, culminating in a treasure hunt. She can host the party in your garden, public woods or parks. The aim is to make it magical, fun and creative - the children can take home

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everything they make.

OTHER INFO: Izzie can cater for 10 - 30 children and will spend quality time with the children to make the party extra magical.

CONTACT: Izzie izziechaps@icloud.com www.facebook.com/ izziesoutdoor

Kidnetick Children’s Entertainment PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5-8 Kidnetic’s award nominated 2 hour party is a combination of comedy, cardio, drama, team challenges and, of course, party games with music and disco lights. Their party package can fit in with your party plans - whatever the venue.

CONTACT: Joshua Joseph 07719 236 321 www.kidnetick.co.uk

Stina Sparkles Entertainments Facepainting, Magic & Disco Stina Sparkles provide everything your party needs; DJ, disco, facepainting, balloon modelling, magic, soft play, pamper and singing

princess parties! As well as kids’ parties they are also available for adult functions - birthdays, weddings, christenings, corporate events and much more....

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Tumble Tots Edinburgh East & South Mobile Activity Parties PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-7 years Tumble Tots go out of their way to provide a memorable day for your child. Let them bring their specialist equipment and run one of their popular parties for your child’s birthday. This is a great way of entertaining a lively bunch of children, with lots of physical activity and no worries about the weather! All you need to do is to hire a suitable hall and organise the food and they will do the rest!The children will climb, balance, roll, practice eye-to-hand co-ordination and above all, have fun in a safe and caring environment, finishing off with the parachute.

CONTACT: Jo 01875 819966, joletelier.lobos@virgin.net www.tumbletots.com/Edinburgh

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Colourful Candy Candy Buffet Supplier Colourful Candy provide a wide range of sweet based goodies suitable for parties and events for all ages. Candy Buffets are a great addition to any party and allow guest to pick their favourites.

They also offer a wide range of party sweets with prices starting from just £1.50. They can be personalised too.

CONTACT: Sharon Brown 07969 970258 info@colourfulcandy.co.uk www.colourfulcandy.co.uk

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Cookie Pop Shop provides delicious, handmade, hand-iced biscuits for every occasion! Any theme can be accommodated for birthday parties and party bags, wedding favours and personalised gifts. Biscuits can be supplied individually for party and wedding favours or you can order a selection in a tin for other special occasions – new baby, Christmas, Easter, Valentines etc.

Cookie Pop Shop can also supply bespoke cupcakes and celebration cakes.

CONTACT: Lucy Goddard 07727 272109 cookiepopshop@mail.com facebook.com/cookiepopshop instagram.co.uk/cookiepopshop

CONTACT: Rosanna Campbell 07739 639252 rosanna@graceandcouk.com www.graceandcouk.com

The Sweet Boutique Speciality Cakes & Confectionery From minions to mine craft The Sweet Boutique has it covered.

Be it an elegant wedding cake, a whimsical character cake or party themed cupcakes, they can make any style of cake for any party theme. The Sweet Boutique making your themes come true!

CONTACT: Susan 07931 212633 sweetboutiqueconfectionery @gmail.com www.thesweet.boutique Colourful Candy

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Almond Valley Heritage Centre Visitor Attraction & Softplay PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0 – 8 years Almond Valley parties are very different from hurried affairs offered by many outlets, and uniquely include an attractive decorated room that serves as your base for the two hour duration of the party, a choice of delicious party food, party badges and tooters, your own exclusive tractor and trailer ride and a play session in the Morag’s Meadow soft play.

COSTS: The standard birthday party package costs £10.50 per child, for a minimum of ten children.

CONTACT: 01506 414957 Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR info@almondvalley.co.uk www.almondvalley.co.uk

Deep Sea World Sea-Life Visitor Attraction

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3 – 11 years.

Deep Sea World is the perfect birthday party venue to guarantee oceans of fishy fun and aquatic adventures. Themed Pirates and Princesses Parties feature guided tours of the aquarium, dedicated party host, themed lunch boxes, games and party bags for the whole party PLUS a free year’s membership for the party boy or girl. Special Creature Encounter and Underwater Birthday Greeting

also available – please enquire for details.

COSTS: £13.75 per child, located just 20 minutes from Edinburgh with free car parking. Min party size 10, and max 20.

CONTACT: 01383 411880 North Queensferry, KY11 1JR www.deepseaworld.com

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3-15yrs

Butterfly World can hold children’s parties on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10.30am and 1pm (or any time midweek depending on availability). Parties last a maximum of 2hrs, include use of the party room and a private talk, tour of the visitor attraction and animal handling session for up to 20 children.

EXTRA INFO: Party lunch boxes, personalised luxury cake, party bags and a sign displayed in the Burmese Python’s tank can all be arranged as part of your party!

CONTACT: 0131 663 4932 Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ info@edinburgh-butterfly-world. co.uk www.edinburgh-butterfly-world. co.uk

Edinburgh Dungeons A Horrible Visitor Attraction The Dungeon team will make sure you and your party have the most horrible day! With fantastic packages to choose from you can combine the Edinburgh Dungeon experience with a goody bag, photo discounts and even lunch.

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CONTACT: 0871 423 2250 31 Market Street, EH1 1DF www.thedungeons.com/ edinburgh

Five Sisters Zoo Animal Visitor Attraction Parties include 30 mins guided tour of either the castle petting zoo, monkeys, lemurs & friends, search for the lions, wolves & bears, farmyard friends or a bird aviary walk; 30 mins handling session, with a selection of the friendlier animals and 60 mins sole use of a room to party in!

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visitor attractions re-enter the zoo for another explore before leaving CONTACT: West Calder, EH55 8PT enquiries@fivesisterszoo.co.uk www.fivesisterszoo.co.uk

Give any animal mad youngster a memorable day out! Gorgie City Farm’s unique party experience includes pet handling and animal feeding alongside a traditional birthday tea and party bags. Their party team will lead your party activities, serve food and do the clearing up. You just bring the cake and your camera! You can also hire their party room for your own thing, potentially booking private handling or feeding as a feature.

CONTACT: 0131 337 4202 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA parties@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk www.gorgiecityfarm.org.uk

Jupiter Artland Art & Sculpture Visitor Attraction PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 5-12 years Jupiter Artland’s parties are 2 hours 15 minutes full of exploring, crafting and having fun, all set within a magical landscape of outdoor sculpture. All parties are based in a woodland classroom but set mostly in the outdoors and themes include Build a Bothy, Outdoor Adventure andEnchanted Forest. All parties include exploring the Artland, an exciting art and outdoor activity and invitations. A BBQ or Picnic party/lunch tea can also be included, as can extras such as party bags, birthday cake and adult refreshments.

CONTACT: 01506 889900 Bonnington House Steadings, near Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BB educationfoundation@ jupiterartland.org www.jupiterartland.org

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Scottish Seabird Centre

National Museum of Flight Visitor Attraction Celebrate a supersonic birthday with a special party at the National Museum of Flight. Choose from a Jet Powered or Supersonic package and enjoy a range of activities including boarding Scotland’s iconic Concorde, the hands-on interactive gallery, Fantastic Flight, and creative make and take sessions. Plus dress up in uniform, complete the assault course and get up close to military and passenger aircraft. Birthday parties are tailored according to the age of the party and include all activities and party food.

PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 4 - 12 years Fancy traveling back in time 15,000 million years to the beginning of our universe and taking an action packed adventure through the life of our planet Earth.

Dynamic Earth birthday party packages contain something for kids of all ages. For younger children (aged 4 - 5) there’s a Storytelling Birthday Party; for children aged 4 - 10 there’s The Adventurer Birthday Party, and for

CONTACT: 0131 550 7800 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS www.dynamicearth.co.uk

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PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 2+

CONTACT: 0131 247 4238 East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF www.nms.ac.uk/flight

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older children (aged 8-10) there’s the Craft Activity Party.

Take your child’s party to the seaside with the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, only 30 minutes from Edinburgh.

The Seabird team offer a whole host of party themes to ensure your child’s birthday will stand out from the crowd, from £15 per child.

Choose from: Pirates, Mermaids, Professor Egghead’s Science Show, Puffin Circus and Under the Sea. Select activity sessions, food, games and face painting – you can even have your child’s name displayed on a board in one of the fish tanks! They offer online printable invites, thank-you cards and a gift for the birthday child.

Plus, that all important supply of tea and coffee for the adults!

CONTACT: 01620 890202 The Harbour, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 4SS www.seabird.org

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For a birthday party that will have the kids screaming for more, look no further than the Edinburgh Dungeon!

You and your party can experience the ultimate live action adventure through Scotland’s murky history (minus the boring bits!). See hear, and (ahem!) smell the chillingly amusing characters of the ‘bad old days’ as they come to life before you. Will you lose yourself in fear or fun? Either way, it’s not looking good for your underwear.

Sail the caverns of Galloway in search of the Cannibal Sawney Bean on our boat ride. But stay afloat… for the catch of the day is you!

Meet Burke & Hare. They’ve been keeping the population of Edinburgh down since 1832.

Do you have the heart for Dr Knox’s Anatomy Theatre? Good – then put it down there with the lower intestines. And remember, when you see the ghost of the Green Lady … RUN! As you discover the stories of some of Scotland’s most infamous characters, you’ll feel yourself drawn into another world, where the boundaries between reality and the past blur. With 11 live actor shows and 2 thrilling underground rides to discover, including Edinburgh’s only underground drop ride, a visit to the Dungeon will give you the ultimate birthday party to remember! Plus with prices from just £9.95 per person, including a photo discount and the chance to return within the year – FREE – it’s a deal not to be missed!

Brave Burke & Hare Package TICKET TYPE TOTAL INDIVIDUAL PRICE

15 and younger £9.95 Adult (16+)*

£10.95 1 adult goes free with every 5 children!

This package includes: • Priority entry • Tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon • FREE return to the Dungeon for one year for each child • 20% off photography products Fancy a meal afterwards? We have 2 other packages available which include a visit to the Dungeon AND lunch from the Filling Station, Edinburgh High Street, just a 5 minute walk away from the Dungeon, from just £18.95 per person! Find out more about these on the Dungeon website: www.thedungeons.com/edinburgh *Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that our birthday packages are suitable for kids aged 15 and under. For big kids who want to join in, check out the Dungeon website for great value group packages!

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under 5S Babies and Bumps Café Baby Café PARTIES BEST FOR: First Birthdays Book your event from as little as £50 at Babies and Bumps Café.

Whether you want to celebrate your baby’s first birthday, host a baby shower or an NCT Reunion, Babies and Bumps Café will cater to your needs. Hire the venue exclusively or book an area, this fully equipped space can provide a simple party package or create a bespoke party just for you.

CONTACT: Louise 0131 447 3549 13-15 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4BE hello@babiesandbumpscafe.co.uk www.babiesandbumpscafe.co.uk

Bambino Beats Music & Sensory Parties Bambino Beats love a party! Their parties are tailor-made just for you. Fancy a dive under the sea?

Or perhaps a trek into the jungle?

Bambino Beats will take you and your friends on an adventure. They will come to a venue of your choice on your special day and bring all their favourite props and songs...

CONTACT: parties@bambinobeats.com www.bambinobeats.com

Gymboree Edinburgh Structured Music & Softplay Venue PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1 – 4 years

Gymboree Edinburgh offer unique, custom designed, themed birthday parties for children aged 1-5 years old. You can WOW your little one with anything from a Pirate to a Princess party! Parties include venue hire, two members of staff to help with your day, party food and a structured play and music session.

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Gymboree Edinburgh size is 15 children. Gymboree can provide everything other than your birthday cake so you can enjoy a stress free day! They also have a private car park accessible from Slateford Road.

CONTACT: 07910 188 713 3 Gorgie Park Road, Slateford Road edinburgh@gymboree-uk.com www.gymboree-uk.com/ edinburgh

Joy Tots Café Joy Tots has party venue hire available and their facility offers an ideal venue to host a baby shower, birthday party, family get-together, or mums-night-out craft party. They can provide flexible room layouts with their multi-purpose ‘whole venue hire’ space catering for up to 32 people.

CONTACT: 0131 202 3568 hello@joytots.com www.joytots.com

Make Mess Matter Mobile Messy Play PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: Under 5s Messy play parties are tailor-made to your child’s individuality and are

suitable for all ages and abilities.

Make Mess Matter will come to your party, event, group etc; set up their fun stations of messy and sensory play, and the best part is that they tidy up afterwards! Matter can include sand, water, dough, foam, bubbles, chalk, paint, slime and edible items - all designed to enhance your child’s creative learning experience.

CONTACT: 07921367986 info@makemessmatter.co.uk www.facebook.com/ makemessmatter

Messy Munchkins Mobile Messy Play PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: Under 5s Are you looking for something different for your child’s special day? Thought about a messy play party? Award Winning Messy Munchkins hosts messy play birthday parties different from any other party and there is always something for everyone – gluing, squishing, stirring, making, splashing and more... Each party is bespoke and designed to allow the birthday boy/girl and their guests to do what they do best - play!

Invitations, thank you cards and party bags all included.

under 5S play with their colourful props, traditional party games, music, songs and interactive storytelling, all tailored to your specific requirements. Suitable for ages 1 to 4 years, and for up to 18 children, in your own home or a local venue of your choice, prices start from just £50.

CONTACT: Zoë Hayes 07595 002278 zoe@talkingtots.info www.talkingtots.info/Edinburgh

Tamara Studios Studio Baby & Family Photographer CAKE SMASHES & BABY BATH PHOTOSHOOTS BEST FOR: First Birthdays Messy Munchkins CONTACT: Juliet Harrison 07876542492 juliet@messymunchkins.co.uk www.messymunchkins.co.uk

Rock Tots @ EICA: Ratho Play Room PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1 - 4 years

Cake Smashes and Baby Bath Photo Shoots are a unique and fun experience for not only the little ones but for the parents too filled with lots of laughs, bubbles or crumbs, resulting in gorgeous photos. Capturing these special and adorable moments will allow you to keep these memories

forever. Photographer, Nadine, is a mum herself so she will ensure you and your baby both have a fun and relaxing experience.

CONTACT: Nadine 01312817823 32 Bernard Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6PR info@tamarastudios.co.uk www.tamarastudios.co.uk

Toots Play Café Under 5s Play Café Edinburgh’s first play café for the under 5s, Toots is designed to offer a stimulating environment for babies and younger children as well as a relaxing and cosy one for adults. Toot’s parties offer exclusive use of the venue, with added extras like a disco, party bags, adult sandwich platters and lots more.

CONTACT: Amanda 07798 901 416 227 Gilmerton Road, EH16 5UD info@tootsplay.com www.tootsplay.com Tamara Studios

In Rock Tots kids have 1 hour use of the huge play room with bouncy castle, trikes, toys, dressing up and books; followed by 45 mins in the party room. With your very own party host to look after you and your guests, organise games and activities and serve food, you can be sure everyone will have the best time!

CONTACT: 0131 333 6333 Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA info.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk

Talking Tots Interactive Games & Activities PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 1-4 years From bubbles to balloons, puppets to parachutes, a Talking Tots birthday party offers an exciting mix of exclusive games and

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PARTY ESSENTIALS balls, soft play blocks, animal hopperz, party music, and a personalised ‘JoJo the Lion’ teddy for the lucky birthday child! JoJo’s specialise in hosting the party to ensure everything runs smoothly and every child has as much fun as possible.

EXTRA INFO: As Jojo’s is a mobile party supplier, it means you can choose the hall that is most convenient for you and they will bring along the fun!

CONTACT: Lynsey McMullen 07963 780697 lynsey@jojoslittlepartypeople.com www.jojoslittlepartypeople.com

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Bennetts Bouncy Castle Hire Equipment Hire Bennetts Bouncy Castle Hire is a family-run business and supplies homes, nurseries and school fairs with a wide range of indoor and outdoor inflatables to suit toddlers to adults. All their castles are tested annually to the highest standards.

COSTS: Prices range from £60 to £140 depending on the unit. Bennetts can advise customers on the most suitable inflatable for their needs.

Delivery and set up is included in the price within Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

CONTACT: 0131 3344545 bennettshire@blueyonder.co.uk www.bennettshire.co.uk

Fantoosh Face Art Facepainting PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 2+ With her rainbow of colours, sparkle and a giddy sense of fun to match, ‘Fantoosh’ brings the WOW factor to all your parties!

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requiring only a little space to set up, she arrives well in time to adorn the big n’ small. Being an artist to trade, any theme and requests are catered for exquisitely and watching her work, is as much fun as being painted!

Fully insured and disclosed and ultimate hygiene practice.

EXTRA INFO: A returned booking form and small deposit will secure your event.

Need more painters? No problem, as Fantoosh has the ‘Fantoosh Team’ of fabulous painters when required.

CONTACT: Lynn ‘Fantoosh’ Fraser 07775 861075 lynn@fantooshart.co.uk www.fantooshart.co.uk

JoJo’s Little Party People Music, Softplay & Mascots PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 0-6 JoJo’s Little Party People offer a range of party packages with their most popular being the Giant Bouncy Castle Package.

This is designed for a 2 hour party and includes a 16x14ft bouncy castle, plus ball pool with plastic

Party Bags are always a dilemma and usually end up being full of coloured plastic! LB With Love provide gifts for all the girls, with little girls’ presents starting at just £1. So you can get a really nice gift to pop into party bags without spending a fortune CONTACT: : www.lbwithlovegifts.com

Pure Brilliant Events Facepainting, Balloons & Glitter Tattoos PARTIES BEST FOR AGES: 3+ Pure Brilliant Events specialises in face painting, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos, popcorn and candy floss machines and balloon decoration. Whether you are having a small home party or a large venue party, they have a party package for you.

COSTS: Standard prices start from £35/ hour but there are a number of party packages on the website which offer great savings.

CONTACT: Bex 07593332744 info@purebrilliantevents.co.uk www.purebrilliantevents.co.uk

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Presents, Cards & Party Clothes Blessings and Blossoms Children’s Clothing For party dresses and clothing for special occasions, Blessings and Blossoms in Corstorphine has it all. Their range includes Mayoral, Sarah Louise, LeChic, Kate Mack, and many more. You can also pick up great accessories and baby gifts.

CONTACT: 0131 334 8322 132 St John’s Rd, Edinburgh EH12 8AX www.blessingsandblossoms. co.uk

Bon Tot Children’s Clothing & Gifts Bon Tot is the perfect place for stylish, modern and unique birthday gifts for little ones. A Fable Heart handmade crown with matching wand is a must for the occasion, while Nor-Folk Wonder Years t-shirts announce the big birthday to the world; screen printed in bold graphic numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4 in white or grey. Bon Tot’s collection of washable, toxic free nail polish by Nailmatic is a super sweet idea, made especially nice paired with screen-printed and hand-sewn hair bows by Young Double. Their XXL Giant Colouring Rolls and Magic Markers by omy make for tons of party fun as well!

All available in store or online.

Bon Tot you’ll pick up something new and exciting which the kids will love.

While you’re there, why not grab a treat for once the kids have gone to bed? With candles, skincare and homeware products to suit all budgets, you’ll feel like it’s your birthday too!

CONTACT: 0131 538 0168 0131 467 2878 193 Whitehouse Road, Barnton, Edinburgh, EH4 6BU 5 Seaforth Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 2BS info@cloudberrygifts.co.uk www.cloudberrygifts.co.uk @cloudberrygifts

CONTACT: 28 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL hello@bon-tot.com www.bon-tot.com @bon_tot

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Flux Gifts & Cards

Hugging the shore in Leith, and also found in Dunbar, Flux is small but bursting with charisma. Bea and her team will help you find the perfect gift from their range of funky products. Anything not made in the UK will be sourced from only the most ethical of overseas companies.

CONTACT: 55 Bernard St, Leith, EH6 6SL

80 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JH www.get2flux.co.uk

Gullivers Toys & Gifts Children’s Toys and Gifts Gulliver’s Toy and Gifts stock a fantastic array of toys for boys and girls of all ages but with a more traditional feel; soft toys, dolls and accessories, games and puzzles, science and educational toys, they have the lot! And with brands such as Micro Scooters, Pintoy, Melissa & Doug, as well as classics like Brio, Bristle Blocks, Usborne books and many, many more you will be spoilt for choice. Gulliver’s also has a great selection of small party bag items which start at just 50p so you can get everything you need in one place.

CONTACT: 0131 629 9424 165b Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4DG www.GulliversToys.co.uk

Lilla Children’s Gifts & Cards Lilla, at Holy Corner, brings a distinct style and individuality for children’s presents. Stockists of Ferm Living, Tulipop and OMM

Presents, Cards & Party Clothes Design, and with funky gift ideas, creative toys, fun lighting, cutlery and stationery you will be amazed at what you will find. Lilla is the only Edinburgh stockist of popular Danish toy, Plus-Plus!

CONTACT: 0131 447 2396 15 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH10 5DP lilla@spektakular.co.uk

Little Letter Studio Personalised Alphabet Art Edinburgh-based artist, Jo Martin of Little Letter Studio, makes stylish and unique alphabet prints for children. Jo’s prints blend sophisticated colours, quirky subjects and lots of detail for inquisitive minds. Each print is beautifully wrapped in tissue and is accompanied with a matching personalised certificate, making it the perfect gift and keepsake.

Bespoke options also available.

CONTACT: Jo Martin jo@littleletterstudio.com www.littleletterstudio.com

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Treehouse Children’s Gifts, Clothing, Shoes and Hairdressing

destination for children’s clothing, footwear and hairdressing in Edinburgh.

CONTACT: 0131 225 1242 10-12 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AU info@treehousechildrenswear.co.uk www.treehousechildrenswear. co.uk

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Willow Boutique Gift Boutique and Babywear

Infinitely unique and ultra bespoke stationery for everyone!

Personalise your own party invitations and a wide range of homeware via their website.

CONTACT: Jen Rutherford jen@thisisnessie.com www.thisisnessie.com

Treehouse is your one stop shop for making special and memorable birthdays. Head to Stockbridge where Treehouse has the most amazing 3rd room packed full of delights from classic story books, wooden toys, arts & crafts plus pocket money ideas for party bags. These range from under a £1 with a thoughtfulness around your budget, and many priced under £10. Look out for new brands coming in 2017. As always Treehouse is your number 1

Willow Boutique, in Stockbridge, is a haven for babywear, children’s toys, books, beautiful gifts and jewellery. Their brands range from customer favourites Jellycat, Powell Craft, Sass and Belle, Katie Loxton, Meri Meri and Bathhouse and are proud to be stockists of Dragon’s Den award winning Num Num Teething Jewellery. Every purchase is beautifully wrapped for you in tissue paper and ribbon.

CONTACT: 0131 478 0470 5 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, EH4 1HU hellowillowboutique@gmail.com

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VENUES CONTACT: Carole Park 1a Frogston Road West, Edinburgh, EH10 7AA 0131 445 2374 office@fhpc.org.uk www.fhpc.org.uk

North Merchiston Club The club is conveniently situated on the edge of the city centre, close to Fountainpark and adjoining Harrison Park East. The club is open 9am-10pm Mon-Fri, and 9am-4pm on Sat and Sun. Birthday parties can be held in the club most weekends.

CONTACT: 0131 622 1757 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP info@northmerchiston.co.uk www.northmerchiston.co.uk

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Calton Centre The Calton Centre has two halls suitable to hire for birthday parties catering for children 10 and under.

Hall A is a large self-contained space with stage and PA system, toilet facilities, baby change and a small kitchen area. The roof height offers plenty of clearance for an indoor bouncy castle. Hall B is slightly smaller with a lower roof but still with a 50 person capacity and speaker system with access to small kitchen and toilets/baby change. There are also plenty of good quality tables and chairs to accommodate both spaces.

CONTACT: 0131 661 0880 121 Montgomery St, Edinburgh, EH7 5EP info@caltoncentre.co.uk www.caltoncentre.co.uk

Cramond Kirk Hall Cramond Kirk Hall is an excellent venue for all sorts of functions, especially for children’s parties.

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receptions or wild ceilidhs! There is loads of space to burn off energy or to erect a bouncy castle in the Main Hall or have a more formal do in the luxurious Millennium Room. A commercial kitchen is available for the catering, crockery and cutlery is on site and there are loads of tables and chairs. The Halls are in safe open parkland with plenty of parking.

CONTACT: 0131 312 6911 David Haggarty 1 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6HZ hallenquiries@cramondkirk.org.uk www.cramondkirk.org.uk

Fairmilehead Church Halls Fairmilehead Parish Church offers a choice of different sized halls suitable for birthday parties. Bring your own entertainer or bouncy castle (height restrictions apply in some halls). Access to the kitchen is available and tables/ chairs for the birthday tea can be set up.

Car park and free on-street parking nearby is available.

A fantastic space in the heart of Morningside, The Leaf & Bean can be hired out as a venue for parties and events after 17.30 -23.00 Monday to Friday.

The space is ideal for birthday parties, celebrations, classes and workshops. The hire is offered on an exclusive basis and can include staffing, buffet, hot/cold drinks.

They can tailor the space to any requirement.

They also have a smaller space called The Stable which can be hired on an hourly basis Monday - Sunday 9.00-23.00. The Stable is currently hired for classes, children’s workshops, events and is particularly suited to smaller groups. The room is modern and relaxed, and the staff can offer drink and food packages.

CONTACT: Joanna Campbell 07887 910900 12-14 Comiston Road, Edinburgh EH10 6AU leafandbeanedinnurgh @outlook.com www.boutiqueeboo.co.uk www.leafandbean.co.uk

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1. CHAMPAGNE BATH

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2. PERSONALISED WHISKY

BOTTLE www.monsterzeug.de

3. RUSTIC CARVED WOODEN HEART DISH £16.99 www.funkyhampers.com

4. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE WOODEN SIGN £42.00 The Great Gift Company

5. WOOD HEART ORNAMENT £3.00 George Home

6. BROMPTON WATCH

£395.00 Links of London

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7. BEAN TO BAR CHOCOLATES 8. ARTISAN CHOCOLATE BOXES Both from Chocolate Tree, Bruntsfield & Haddington www.choctree.co.uk

9. PATCHWORK VINTAGE LOVE CUSHION £9.95 Dotcomgiftshop

10.VALENTINE’S BRACELET Folli Follie

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Delicate-flake hot chocolate Bean-to-bar premium craft chocolate

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Expertly crafted artisan chocolate

Smooth velvety spreads

11. VARIOUS CARDS BY ROSIE MADE A THING £2.50

12.THE LITTLE PINK BOOK OF COCKTAILS £5.99

13. ISLE OF SKYE

ORIENTAL LILY SMALL TUMBLER CANDLE £12

All from Cloudberry Gifts, Barnton & Blackhall www.cloudberrygifts.co.uk

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paghetti bolognese, scrambled eggs on toast and pancakes are named among the dishes that children should be able to cook by the age of 11, in a new study. The research suggests that teaching kids to cook could help solve the food wastage issue and highlights that children’s culinary skills are in sharp decline due to the rise of ready meals.

The research found that children being fussy eaters and leaving food on their plate is among the top five causes of food wastage for UK households. Moreover, the findings reveal

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that families throw away an average of £676 of food every year, equating to over a fifth (22%) of their total average food bill. Across a lifetime, this is over £18,000 per person lost on wasted food, or over £51,000 for the average UK household.

The Samsung Family Hub™ Study surveyed 2,000 British parents – asking them to name the dishes they believed children should be able to cook by the age of 11, which were compiled from a list assembled by a panel of leading food, consumer and family lifestyle experts.

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1. Spaghetti Bolognese 2. Scrambled egg on toast 3. Omelette 4. Jacket potato with baked beans 5. Cheese on toast 6. Cottage pie 7. Sausage and mash 8. Pasta bake 9. Stir fry 10. Porridge 11. Dippy egg and soldiers 12. Stew/casserole 13. Pancakes 14. Pizza from scratch 15. Lasagne 16. Macaroni cheese 17. Fairy cakes 18. Roast chicken 19. Chilli con carne 20. Beef burgers 21. Meatballs 22. Victoria sponge 23. Chocolate Rice Krispie/Cornflake cakes 24. Apple crumble 25. Scones

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The Top 25 dishes that British parents believe children under 11 should be able to cook (with adult supervision) are as follows:

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Simple recipes for the top 25 dishes listed all feature in a free recipe book, which has been specially created with MasterChef finalist Emma Spitzer to aid and promote cooking with children (free to download at Samsung.com/uk/easykidsrecipes).

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do together as a family, but not going far for fear of jeopardising the transplant.

Sadly, the day Jak was admitted to hospital his bloods showed his cancer was back with a vengeance and we were told Jak only had days.

We went straight home and Jak spent his last ten days fulfilling his last wishes.

Throughout his journey Jak always thought of others. He wanted to shave his hair before it fell out to raise money for Sick Kids Friends Foundation and raised £66,000 for Bloodwise research for lymphoma and other blood cancers.

Jak was truly inspirational and brought many people together whilst encouraging people to get out and make the most of their lives.

One of his big dreams was to set up a charity called Team Jak to support other young cancer sufferers and their families especially siblings as he felt that whilst the medical care was outstanding there was a gap with emotional and practical support for young people their sibling families and friends.

He wanted to create a huge Jak’s Den which would be a purpose-built haven for children on

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ak, (15) was fit, healthy, had a beautiful girlfriend, played in goals for his local football team, schools county team and played the tuba in his school band. He started feeling unwell in the summer of 2014 and was admitted two weeks later to Sick Kids Hospital Edinburgh.

After a series of tests the consultant told us Jak had an extremely rare and aggressive form of Lymphoma, there was nothing they could do and the median was a year. Our world truly fell apart.

The first three rounds of chemotherapy were awful; he suffered serious side-effects, which was hard to watch. He had to learn to walk again as his stint in ICU had made him seriously weak.

After tests in October we were told Jak’s bone marrow was in remission, which was miraculous as it had gone from over 70% bad cells to less than 5. The next month it went down to 2%. This meant Jak could get a bone marrow transplant in order to try and cure or prolong his life.

We got home end of November after another round of different chemo. After various scans, Jak’s stem-cell transplant was scheduled for January so we made the most of what we could

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their cancer journey and beyond. It would be a place where families and friends could come to a safe, welcoming and clean environment away from the hospital or home to join counselling support groups, play music and enjoy alternative therapies. He also wanted it to have a neutropenic cafe where people could eat in a sterile and clean environment.

Jak died peacefully on 2nd February 2015 having inspired thousands of people to support his cause and help raise money to build Jak’s Den, the big den.

Jak’s Den Mark 1, which we opened 10mths after he died, is a mini Den where young cancer patients go for the day and receive counselling, music therapy or just have fun and relax with their family and friends, away from the hospital or the public and just be themselves.

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legacy will continue through the charity.

It’s going to cost £3.3million to build the ‘big den’ but we will do it through intensive fundraising, grant applications and hopefully sponsorship from large companies and people who believe in the cause.

Our next big event is Jak’s Ball which takes place in the luxurious Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Edinburgh on Saturday 25th February 7pm-1am.

Tickets cost £65 per person or £650 per table and includes welcome fizz, 3 course meal plus wine or beer, entertainment, charity auction and prize draw hosted by a local celebrity. n

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To book, call Jak’s Den on 01506 412302 or email info@teamjak.co.uk www.teamjak.co.uk

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ON TRIAL... Sissie In this edition we spoke with Edinburgh mum, Jerri, about Slissie the successful habit-changing diet aid which is helping women everywhere lose weight.

Jerri says: I make cakes for a living, and am tempted by sweet treats on a daily basis. I have tried many diets over the years, and while some were successful in helping me lose weight, I always jumped back up a dress size after a while. Nothing else kept the weight off.

The problem was that snacking was my natural habit. It was this snacking habit I needed to break. And that’s why, for me, Slissie works an absolute treat.

I use Slissie whenever I would usually want to snack. It delivers a burst of appetite suppressing flavour, which curbs my crave immediately and stops me indulging in cake. If I feel another craving coming on 20 minutes later I just do the same - I use my Slissie and carry on with what I’m doing. I can go days without any of the snacks and cakes I used to eat. Slissie helped make not snacking become my new habit!

I’ve lost 10lbs and I’ve kept it off for 6 months now. I feel fantastic!

Slissie comes in different flavours so you can pick whichever suits you best - mint, fruit and even chocolate. They are all delicious but the mint is my favourite.

Slissie is small and easy to use, so I can just carry it around all day in my pocket or handbag and it’s always on hand when I need it most.

The verdict: I would absolutely recommend Slissie to anyone who is trying to lose weight. It complements any dieting clubs like Weight Watchers or Slimming World, and is such a handy little device to carry around with you. It’s the tastiest way to stop snacking, and the best way to lose weight.

For more information and to order your own Slissie go to www.slissie.co.uk

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