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Plu Edinburgh
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Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
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Throughout the weekend there are hands on activities for young ones including Bookbug storytelling sessions, messy arts & crafts and Egyptian, ballet and belly dancing, as well as storytelling from Mrs Mash, Lea Taylor and Sylvia Troon. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Tiny Tales
Date Location
Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 6 months to 2 years.
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19 Jun Tue 10–10.40am & 11.30am–12.10pm
Seaside stories are the order of the day at June's session, with Rona Barbour. 		Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
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North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
Toddler's Story Time
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Are you sitting comfortably? Then it's time for a storytelling session for little ones, with a different theme each time.
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5 Jun 2pm
This week Tracks of a Panda. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
12 Jun 2pm
This week Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
16 Jun 1.30pm
This time enjoy The Story of Peppa Pig. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
19 Jun 2pm
This week Harry and the Jaggedy Dragon. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
26 Jun 2pm
This week Otto the Book Bear. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
3 Jul 2pm
This week Hairy Hettie. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Father's Day Card Making
Date Location
Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Fathers' Day Network
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A day of interactive storytelling and workshops on storytelling for children and dads, and art works and poems celebrating parental bonds.
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16 Jun 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
From Waterside to Waterloo
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Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of the 45 Regime of Napoleon's army.
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6 Jun–13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun–11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Aug–22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Just So Stories
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Newbury Youth Theatre. NYT return with a new adaptation of Kipling's best-loved tales. Proving to be one of the leading ensemble companies in the UK, they use magic, live music and rambunctious storytelling to create enchanting productions for all ages. They have performed at the Fringe for over 15 years, consistently garnering incredible reviews. 'An exceptional young group who consistently produce terrific work' (Scotsman, 2011). 'Newbury Youth Theatre is an exciting dynamic young company…
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6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 2.30–3.30pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available. 		Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
8 Aug–11 Aug Wed–Sat 2.30–3.30pm Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
Magical Fairy Dust Wings
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Some fairy tales from Victorian times to learn about how fascinating fairies were back then, before there's a chance to create some fairy wings made of willow and paper.
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10 Jul 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Meet the Ancestors
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Stories from Pakistan, with a chance to get yourself decorated with some henna hand art.
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24 Jun Sun 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Mrs Doig's City of Genius
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Mrs Doig open the lid on the dirty laundry of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, and tells you how to conduct yourself around philosophers. Ages 4-12.
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30 Jun Sat 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Polish Bookbug Session
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A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
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1 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11am McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
12 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
10 Jul 10.30am
14 Aug 10.30am 		Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
The Rough Wooing
Date Location
Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.
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20 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
5 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
24 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
1 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
9 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
23 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Talking Trees Storytelling
Date Location
Talking Trees storytelling returns to transport adults and children alike to a magical land far, far away. Suitable for anyone with an imagination (ages 5+).
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17 Jun 2pm
15 Jul 2pm 		John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

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