Skootkidz is looking for mums or dads and carers who would like to work from home in Glasgow and Fife. Part time hours, school terms only. Good telephone mannner and some sales experience would be helpful ( but not essential). Free to start working in January. Call Linda 07827 930 830
AuditionsAs previously announced Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will be treading the boards of the King's Theatre next year when they appear in Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot (13 - 18 April 2009). Produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket in partnership with Duncan C Weldon, The Company is looking for two boys to play alternate performances and will be auditioning for the parts in open auditions on the 11 and 12 December 2008. They will be playing the age of 10 years but the auditions will be open to boys up to 15 years of any ethnicity. All boys that are interested in auditioning need to get an audition pack by downloading the pack off the Waiting for Godot website
www.waitingforgodottheplay.com .
The auditions will be held in the Founders Room at the Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT. For any queries please email Caroline Brophy, Theatre Manager at
caroline.brophy@eft.co.uk.
Something to do, Somewhere to go 30 November St Andrews Day at Hard Rock Cafe Kids Eat Free www.hardrock.co.uk lindsay McCarroll on
0131 260 3000
St Andrew's Day at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
Kids Eat Free on Scottish National Day!
Bring your Li'l Rockers and celebrate St Andrew's Day at the only Scottish Hard Rock Cafe.
Book a table at the Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh and with every adult entree purchased, one child can eat free from our kids menu (age 10 and under).
Offer valid, 12pm - 8pm, Sunday 30th November
5 December Childrens Book Signing The Children's Bookshop 219 Bruntsfield Place
0131 447 1917
www.fidrabooks.co.uk shop@fidrabooks.co.ukDebi Gliori 4pm, Friday 5th December
To celebrate the launch of her fantastic new book, The Trouble with Dragons, Debi Gliori will be joining us at The Children's Bookshop to sign copies of it and her other books. The perfect Christmas present - do pop along to join us.
Story time every Tuesday 10.30am
We hold a weekly story telling session, every Tuesday, where we read from our wide range of picture books. Please bring your children along to hear some old favourites and discover some new ones!
Christmas Workshops Monkey Music Christmas Workshops www.monkeymusic.com Keep your little monkeys busy at one of Monkey Music's fabulous Christmas Workshops, to be held at the following times and locations - pre-book to avoid disappointment as there are limited places. Each session will last 45 minutes and will be full of songs, rhymes, musical games and fun with percussion instruments.
Monday 15th December at Murrayfield Parish Church (2pm for 3-18 months) or (3.15pm for 18 mths - 4 years) - Contact Rachel 0131 260 9667
Tuesday 16th December at 10am or 11am for 1 - 4 yr olds, in the Eric Liddell Centre in Morningside - Contact Alison 0131 669 6004
Tuesday 16th December at St Ninian's Comely Bank (2pm for 3-18 months) or (3.15pm for 18 mths - 4 years) - Contact Rachel 0131 260 9667
Friday 19th December at St Ninian's Comely Bank (9.30am for 3-18 months) or (10.45am for 18 mths - 4 years) - Contact Rachel 0131 260 9667
Christmas at Kiss the Fish Studios
www.kissthefishstudios.com 0131 332 8912 Book now for these great creative workshops at Kiss the Fish Studios
30th November Card-making start making your own Christmas cards with Catriona Gibson
11 - 12.30 Ages 5 - 8 1.30 - 3.00 Ages 8+ £8.00 pp
7th December Make a mosaic mirror using tiles, glass, stones and shells
11 - 2.00 Ages 10+ £15.00 pp
Open Craft Evenings for Adults make your own presents and decorations. Bring wine and nibbles if you wish ! 3rd, 4th ,17th,18th,19th December until 9.30pm
Cooking Mania Hogmanay Workshopswww.cookingmania.co.uk info@cookingmania.co.uk0131 3362012
New dates ! Hogmanay Cooking Workshops Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Monday 5th January
From 6 year olds up 10am to 3pm £60 per child
Half days by request
Babys First Christmas at Baby Sensory, Corstorphine
www.babysensory.co.uk edinburgh@babysensory.co.uk07873614317
Baby Sensory Corstorphine will be holding a Christmas party on Tuesday the 16th and Friday the 19th of December.The parties are open to everyone between birth and 13 months!
Parties are a great way for you to come along and have a great party either on your own with your baby or as part of a breast feeding group, new mums group, or just to try out a class. Parties last an hour and cost £10 per mum and baby. Everyone must register just so Santa knows how many little presents to make and for whom. Dads are more than welcome as are any other family members as after all it is a party
Kings Theatre EdinburghAladin comes to life at the King's Theatre with the magic of 3D
www.eft.co.uk 0131 529 6000
Audiences at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh are in for a very special treat this Christmas as they join pantomime favourites Allan Stewart and Grant Stott in a spectacular and unmissable production of Aladdin.To enhance the audiences' pantomime experience this year's production will include an array of 3D visual effects. Allan, Grant and the rest of the cast will share the stage with a special co-star - Edinburgh's first ever 3D Genie!With the use of 3D glasses the audience will see the Genie of the lamp come to life and move miraculously around the auditorium! Rub the magic lamp as it appears right in front of your eyes, see a 3D cave of riches (where Aladdin finds his fortune) and take an amazing and thrilling 3D magic carpet ride to Abanazar's lair! Aladdin runs at the King's Theatre, Edinburgh from Saturday 29 November 2008 to Sunday 18 January 2009.
Special Offers Klaklak Photography 0131 346 8415
www.klaklak.com Photo Vouchers for Christmas
A Klaklak Gift Voucher is the perfect way to say 'Thank You', 'I Love You', or 'Happy Xmas' Use this Klaklak Photography experience as a distinctive, unique present.
Vouchers are redeemable against photo sessions and/or products. Easy to order through our studio with delivery available, there really couldn't be a simpler way to give this Christmas.
There are vouchers to suit all budgets, available from £25 to £500. Quote Skoot Kidz when ordering and we will give you 10% off your voucher!
Sarah Elizabeth Photography 0131 448 0111
www.sarahelizabeth.co.uk sarah@sarahelizabeth.co.uk Now is the perfect time to capture some beautiful, relaxed photographs of you and your family to give as a gift for someone special. In our modern comfortable studio in the outskirts of Edinburgh we specialise in families and young children. our female photographers will quickly put everyone at ease to ensure we capture you at your best.
Please call for special offers available exclusively for "skootkidz" readers or to request a brochure.
Planning A Party The Pampered Chef 01578 740 315 07748 583 767 rlswilson@googlemail.com www.pamperedchef.biz/rlswilsonGet together a group of friends, a few drinks and I'll come and cook you a mouth watering Pampered Chef recipe of your choosing, whilst demonstrating from our fabulous product range of quality kitchen tools. Browse through the catalogue whilst you tickle your taste buds and you can earn either free products for your kitchen or funds for your chosen good cause. Demonstrations can be held anywhere in your home, at any time of day!
Studio hall for Hire The Hermitage Family Golf Club 0131 447 5700 hermitagegolfclub@yahoo.co.ukThe Hermitage Family Golf Club has spaces in the diary for use of the studio hall. Whether you want to teach a fitness or dance class, or would like to hire the room for a birthday party, this space would be suitable for you. The hall is £15 per hour, and if you would like to make a block booking for a class, then we have available space on our notice boards to help you advertise these.Also available are Therapy Room and Meeting Room. Please contact Claire for more information and bookings.
Clubs and Classes, plan ahead, book your places now for 2009
Tumble Tots comes to Livingston 0131 444 2444
www.tumbletots.com/Edinburgh-Westjuliakerr@blueyonder.co.uk
Monday classes in The Scout Hall Murieston West Murieston Livingston
Walking to 2 year class 1.15 - 2pm
2 to 5 year old class 2.05 - 2.50pm
Classes also in Linlithgow, Cramond, Trinity, Murrayfield, Corstorphine and Ravelston
We also have Saturday classes.
Baby Sensory 07873614317
www.babysensory.co.uk edinburgh@babysensory.co.ukCorstorphine Baby Sensory class is now opening a class for 0-6 months babies at the Kirk Loan Venue.
If you would like to try a taster session at this venue please contact Elaine Allan Taster sessions cost £6
Edinburgh Rock School 0131 668 4942
ravelston@clivesmusic.com www.clivesmusic.comFor those about to rock, we salute you! Once a week, Edinburgh's premier rock schools provide 45mins of expert tuition in Guitar, Drums, Bass and Keyboards then a unique Jam Session for the last 15mins. Our tutors are all fully CRB checked and qualified. As part of the Clive's Easylearn Rock Music School network, we've already successfully taught over 10,000 students across the UK. It's fun, socialable, a great confidence builder and highly rewarding. You can sign kids up for a free taster session online or call us for more information
The Music Foundry 0131 476 0289 www.themusicfoundry.co.uk jack@themusicfoundry.co.ukMusic is a fantastic way for kids to express themselves. It also gives them social confidence, teaches them to work with others and builds their self-esteem.
The way we teach at the Music Foundry develops each child's potential and interests. Our philosophy is that music first and foremost should be an enjoyable and engaging experience.
Song Circle Jennie Coles 07919954334 Gill Bowman 01313327067stockbridgemusic@blueyoner.co.ukCome and join our Song Circle. Drop in singing sessions for you and your child.
We have a group for babies and one for 2 to 5 years old. Nursery rhymes, action songs, poems and lullabies as well as some Scottish traditional songs with brightly coloured toys, visual aids and some simple percussion. A warm welcome awaits and an opportunity for all to make new friends while introducing wee ones to the joy of singing and the benefits of learning these well loved songs by heart. Tea, coffee and biscuits served.
Babies 8wks - 18mths Tuesdays 10 am - 11 am at 8, Leslie Place.
Toddlers 2-5yrs] Fridays 10 am - 11 am at 8, Leslie Place .
£5 per session. Places limited ,please call or email first to reserve a place
Relax Kids Carol 0131 539 2006 Elaine 0131 669 6772www.theseaoftranquility.co.uk relaxkids@theseaoftranquility.co.ukRelax Kids are holding classes at Tonic Health in Edinburgh - details on our website.
Relax Kids classes give children a unique & magical experience as they relax their bodies and minds while using their imagination & creativity. The class includes movement games, simple stretches, peer/self massage, breathing exercises, positive thinking and visualisations which help children improve their self confidence and self-esteem. Come along and join in the fun with a different theme each week.
Relax Kids can also come along to Schools, Nurseries, Brownies, Rainbows to hold one off classes for Health week or regular classes.
Scottish Fiddle Workshops 07792983517
www.heeliegoleerie.comScottish Fiddle Workshops in Edinburgh for children aged 8 - 18 years old.
A great way for kids to learn Scottish fiddle music in a fun way.
Monkey Music Comely Bank and Murrayfield 0131 260 9667 rachel.huggins@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.co.ukThe award winning Monkey Music classes are a fantastic way for young children to learn about, and make music in a fun, creative environment. Classes in Cramond Kirk on Thursday afternoons, Murrayfield Parish Church on a Monday afternoon and St Ninian's Church, Comely Bank on a Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. Rock'n'roll (3 months - 1 year), Heigh Ho (1-2 years) and Jiggety Jig (2-3 years
Beginners Guitar Classes 0131 661 2106 Beginner Guitar Classes for children aged 8 - 11 yrs at Leith Community Centre, 4.00pm on Wednesday afternoons. Private tuition on piano and guitar for all ages ages are also available Guitar lessons for parents of babies and toddlers £5 for a half hour lesson In just a few weeks with 5 minutes practice per day, parents can learn enough to play simple songs to their children
Snugglebugs 01506 203175
www.snugglebugs.org.uk info@snuggles-centre.co.ukA drop in class for music and educational fun on a Monday and Wednesday 10-10.45am
A Pre-school group - with a differnce!
Come and see what it's all about and you won't look back!.
Puppets, songs, games, stories, intruments, shapes, colours, sticking, basic French.
Social things for mums too.Holidays, girly weekends, netball, monthly pub night!
Lovely friendly group. Newcomers always welcome.
Jack and Jill Music Fun For Tots 0131 667 9664
Wednesday and Friday morning classes for children aged between 3 months and 3 years at St. Catherine's Argyle Church, Grange Road, Marchmont.
Daisy's Music Time 0131 661 2106Music and fun for babies and toddlers.
Due to popular demand Daisy's Music Time is adding new babies classes on Tues mornings and Wed afternoons.
Lots of fun playing percussion instruments, listening and moving to music and playing lots of musical games.
Mini Movers 07724494522 minimovers@gmail.comDance and Play for Under Fives
Classes at Slateford Green Community Centre, every Saturday from 10:00-11:00 and 11:00-12:00.
Mini Movers' team of experienced tutors offer you a unique recipe of dance, music, drama and props; a creative and exciting way to channel your little ones' potential!
Piano and Singing Lessons 0131 556 0576 jenny.Crapper@btinternet.com Rugbytots Edinburgh 0845 313 3252 kirsty@rugbytots.co.uk www.rugbytots.co.ukRugbytots is a weekly play session for boys and girls between the ages of 2 & 5 years. Separated into two age groups; Rugbytots combines the multiple skills used in rugby with a fun, enthusiastic and energetic programme designed to enhance your child's social and physical skills.
Classes at Duddingston Kirk Church Hall on Saturday see our website for class times and to secure your place and for updates on new venues.
Aquatic Learning 0131 669 5313 www.aquaticlearning.com Setup in 1996, Aquatic Learning Ltd provides quality swimming tuition, at affordable prices, for children at many venues across Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian. Tuition is available for all standards from Pre-school through to Stroke development and Swim training. Tuition takes the form of small classes or individual tuition and teachers are in the water with the children when teaching. Courses are run in "blocks" of 8wks and cost £35 for classes or £80 for individual tuition
Socatots 07732774563 b.robertson@socatots.com www.socatots.com/edinburgh&elothian Socatots is an innovative way for children to learn football skills and develop co-ordination ina fun environment. Kids can join from any age, (as soon as they can walk) to five years old. Parents can also join in the fun. Socatots run sessions in Edinburgh and East Lothian in various venues.Take a look at the website to find out where you can join in the fun. w Socatots sessions now running in the Trinity area on Saturday mornings.
Tumble Tots classes 0131 444 2444 juliakerr@blueyonder.co.uk www.tumbletots.com/edinburgh-westTumble Tots The springboard to confidence for your child.
Designed to develop children's physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment.The programme is structured to develop children's positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem.Each 45-minute weekly session combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe and caring environment. All sessions use unique equipment and are run by staff specially trained to get the best out of your child. It is structured according to the different ages and stages of a child's development.Child psychologists and educators agree that a structured programme in movement should be a part of every child's education
KnotStressed Baby Massage 07717 783 230 iona@knotstressed.com www.knotstressed.com Learn how to give your child a fantastic massage and they can learn how to give you one too in this relaxing after-school family class. A simple and fun routine is taught through the clothes with stories, songs and rhymes in a dynamic three week course for parents and children aged 4-6 year olds. The course combines elements of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) Baby Massage routine & the international Massage in Schools .
