What's on in East Lothian

We've assembled a (big!) list of groups and classes available to mums, dads, babies and toddlers in East Lothian. We'll need your help to keep it up to date though, and I'm afraid we can't take responsibility for any info that is out of date or contains omissions or errors - in other words:

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Useful local contacts/websites

East Lothian Councilwww.eastlothian.gov.uk
Lothian and Scottish Borders Outdoor Diary www.outdoor-diary.info
Families Edinburgh www.familiesonline.co.uk
Wizkidzwww.wizkidz.org.uk

Throughout East Lothian

These classes are run at various locations throughout East Lothian.

Group Ages Activity Contact
Hullabaloo 0-5yrs Music class Charlotte 01875 341679, or visit www.hullabalookidsmusic.co.uk/
Baby massage 0+ Baby massage Janet Meikle on 07980 410143
Splashstart 4m+ Swimming classes www.splashstart.co.uk
Waterbabies 0+ Swimming classes www.waterbabies.co.uk
Aquatic Learning 2.5yr+ Swimming classes www.aquaticlearning.com
Jo Jingles 3m - 5yrs Music and dance Call Leigh Duke on 01875 616607, or visit www.jojingles.com/elothianandborders/
Bookstart Rhymetime 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs The Library for Under fives page at ELC site.
buggymoves Adults with babies 0+ Outdoor fitness class for mums and babies in buggies. E-mail: info@buggymovesfitness.co.uk, call Jayne on 07900 247 490 or visit www.buggymovesfitness.co.uk
East Lothian Yoga School Pregnant women Yoga classes for mums-to-be, starting Aug/Sept 2010. Visit www.eastlothianyogaschool.co.uk

Haddington

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Under Ones Group Health Visitors Newtonport clinic Monday 2pm (till 4pm?) 0-12m Drop in group.
Baby Massage Health Visitors Newtonport clinic Monday 9.30-11am 0-12m 5 week course, by appointment
Bumps and Babies NCT (non members welcome) Poldrate Thursdays 10-11.30am 0+ Drop in for baby/toddler play, chat, coffee & cake - all babies & toddlers welcome. Occasional speakers.
Child Health Clinic Health Visitors Newtonport clinic Tuesday 10am-12noon 0+ Baby health, weight & development
Aquanatal Group Health Visitors & Midwives Aubigny Sports Ctr Tuesday 10-11am Exercise, with coffee/chat in café after
Breastfeeding Group Health Visitors & Midwives Newtonport clinic 1st & 3rd Wed of each month. 12.30-2.30pm 0+ Breastfeeding support
La Leche League Breastfeeding group La Leche League Contact Gwyneth 2nd Wed of month E-mail Gwyneth at hay.little@btinternet.com.
Postnatal Depression Support Group Health Visitors Tynepark Friday 10-11.30am 0+ Self/Health Visitors' referral
Antenatal Yoga Class Private The Bridge Centre, Poldrate, Haddington Friday 11.30am-12.45pm - Clare Stephen on 01875 835 344 or visit www.clarestephenyoga.com
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Haddington Library First Wednesday of the month, 10-11am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Storytelling Library Haddington Library Tuesday 10.30am 0-5yrs
Happy Days Private St Mary's Monday & Wednesdays, 10-11.30am 0+ Non facilitated group. Pay per term.
Hullabaloo Private Bridge Centre Thursday 1.15pm (toddlers-preschool) & 2.15pm (babies-20months) Babies, toddlers and preschoolers Music class, pay per term (there are also classes in Pencaitland and Tranent)- contact Charlotte 01875 341679, or visit http://www.hullabalookidsmusic.co.uk
TumbleTots Private Nungate Community Centre Thursdays (booking essential - see contact.) Walking to school age Visit www.tumbletots.com or call Jo on 01875 819966
Gymsters Private Poldrate Friday 9-12am 18m-5yrs Physical skills & activities. Pay per session.

Dunbar, East Linton, Tyningham, Innerwick

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
1st Time Mums Health Visitors Dunbar Health clinic Contact your Health Visitor 0+ Invitation by Health Visitor
Baby Massage Health Visitors Dunbar Health clinic Contact your Health Visitor 0-12m 5 week course, by invitation
Child Health Clinic Health Visitors Dunbar Health clinic Tuesday 10-11.30am 0+
Breastfeeding Group Health Visitors & Midwives Dunbar Health clinic 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12.30-2.30pm 0+ Breastfeeding support group
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Dunbar Library Last Wednesday of the month, 10-11am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Bookstart Rhymetime Library East Linton Library Last Tuesday of the month, 9.30-10.30am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Storytelling Library Dunbar Library Thursdays Contact the library for times and more info.
Little Fishes Private Church Parish Hall, Dunbar Wednesday 9.30-11.30am, Monday 1-2.30pm 0+ Freeplay, arts & crafts, coffee/chat
Pie In The Sky Private Tyningham village hall Thursday 10-11am 0-4yrs Songs, rhymes, stories, pay as go.
Young Movers Private Hallhill Comm Ctr Thursday 9.30am 18m-3yrs
East Linton Playgroup Private East Linton Community Centre Mon, Wed, Thu, 9.15am-11.15am 2yrs+ We aim to encourage and support each child to learn and develop by providing a wide variety of appropriate and stimulating activities in a safe secure environment. For more details and an application pack, please contact Wendy Galloway on 01620 861217.
Busy Bees Mother & Toddler Private Hallhill Health Ctr Wednesday 1-2.30pm 0-3yrs
Belhaven Toddlers Private Belhaven P. Hall Thur 9.30-11.30am 0+
East Linton Baby & Toddler Private Community Hall Tue 10am-12noon 0-3yrs Drop in, play & coffee
Innerwick Mothers & Toddler Private Innerwick village hall Tuesday 10-11.30am 0+ Monthly visits by members of Dunbar Health team.
Toy Library/toddler group Private Hallhill Comm Ctr Tuesday & Fri 9.30-11.30am 0+ Now run more as toddler group.
Birthlight Mum and Baby Yoga Private The Stables, East Linton See contact 4mnths to crawling Contact Julie on 01620 861164 or visit www.birthlight.com
Mum & Baby Pilates Private Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, Dunbar Tuesdays 2pm-2.55pm Adults with babies 6w - 2yrs Bring your baby along to this pilates class for mums: tone abdominal area, strengthen pelvic floor, strengthen back, help prevent back pain, meet other mums, flexible class environment. Booking essential - contact Jenny Macfarlane on 07718206652 or at jm_pilates@hotmail.co.uk
Baby Signing Private Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, Dunbar Thursdays (starting 3rd Sept 09) 0+ Learning sign language through these fun classes will help you to communicate with your baby or toddler before they can speak. Contact Audrey Cameron on 07901558737 or at audrey_m_cameron@yahoo.co.uk
buggymoves Private Winterfield Park, Dunbar Thursday mornings (see website for class times) Adults with babies 0+ Outdoor fitness class for mums and babies in buggies. Aeorobic workout combined with carefully-selected exercises to strengthen and tone those post-natal trouble areas. Booking required - e-mail: info@buggymovesfitness.co.uk, call Jayne on 07900 247 490 or visit www.buggymovesfitness.co.uk

North Berwick, Dirleton, Gullane, Aberlady & Longniddry

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Baby Club Health Visitors North Berwick Community Ctr Thursday 11-12am 0-11m Drop in, weighing & advice
Aquanatal Group Health Visitors & Midwives North Berwick Sports Ctr Monday 9.20-10.30am Exercise & coffee/chat in café after
Baby Massage Health Visitors North Berwick Health centre Wednesday am 0-12m 5 week course, by appointment with Health Visitors.
Child Health Clinic Health Visitors North Berwick Health centre Thurs 2.00 - 3.30pm 0+ Baby health, weight & development
Little Angels Baby & Toddler group Private St Andrew Blackadders Church, High Street, North Berwick Tues 9.30-11.30am 0-3yrs Drop in group
Parent & toddler group Private North Berwick Community Centre Friday 10am-12noon Under 2's Drop in group
North Berwick Mother & Toddler Private Abbey Church Hall Thursday 9.30-11.30 0-4 Drop in group
Gullane Baby & Toddler Private Old primary school Friday 9.30-11.30am 0-3yrs Drop in group
Gullane Bookstart Rhymetime Library Gullane Library First Wed of the month, 10.30-11.30am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Longniddry Bookstart Rhymetime Library Longniddry Library First Thursday, 10-11am (and some Saturday mornings) 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Storytime Library Longniddry Library First Friday of the month 3yrs+ Phone the library for more info on 01875 852735.
Longniddry Playgroup Private Longniddry Church Halls, Elcho Road. Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri, 9.15am-11.45am 2yrs+ "Promotes learning through play and offers a good pre-nursery experience." For more details and an application pack, please contact Judith McNeill on 01875 852595.
Twins Group Private Longniddry 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month Contact Lorraine Towers on lorrainetowers@hotmail.co.uk for info.
buggymoves Private The Lodge Grounds, North Berwick Tuesday mornings (see website for class times) Adults with babies 0+ Outdoor fitness class for mums and babies in buggies. Aeorobic workout combined with carefully-selected exercises to strengthen and tone those post-natal trouble areas. Booking required - e-mail: info@buggymovesfitness.co.uk, call Jayne on 07900 247 490 or visit www.buggymovesfitness.co.uk
East Lothian Yoga School Private North Berwick Mondays 1.30-3pm (Scout Hall, St Baldred's Rd), Wednesdays 6.00-7.15pm (Church Hall, Our Lady Star of the Sea, 9 Law Rd) Pregnant women Yoga classes for mums-to-be. Suitable for beginners. £6.50 if booked as part of a block, £7.50 drop in available. Visit www.eastlothianyogaschool.co.uk or e-mail nicola@eastlothianyogaschool.co.uk

Tranent, Ormiston, Macmerry, New Winton

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Early Days Health Visitors Early Days Centre, Tranent Thursday 2pm 0-6m Drop in, facilitated group
Baby Massage Health Visitors Early Days Centre, Tranent Contact your Health Visitor 0-12m 5 week course, by appointment
Child Health Clinic Health Visitors Health Centre, Tranent Mon, Wed, Fri 10-11am 0+ Baby health, weight & development
Breastfeeding Group Health Visitors & Midwives Early Days Centre, Tranent 1st & 3rd Tue of month 11-1pm 0+ Breastfeeding support
Macmerry mother & toddler Private Village Hall, Macmerry Mon & Fri 10-11 0-5 Drop in group
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Tranent Library First Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-11.30am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Ormiston Library First Monday of the month, 10.00-11.00am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Soft Play East Lothian Council Loch Centre, Tranent Varies Phone the centre on 01875 611081

Gifford, Pencaitland, East Saltoun and Humbie

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Gifford Baby & Toddler Group Private Gifford Village Hall Wednesday 10-11.30am 0-4yrs Drop in, play & coffee
Humbie Baby & Toddler Group Private Humbie Village Hall Mon & Wed 9.30-11.15am 0-3yrs Drop in, play & coffee
Pencaitland Baby & Toddler Group Private Trevelyan Hall, Pencaitland Tue 10-11.30am 0-3yrs Drop in, play & coffee
Pencaitland Playgroup Private Sports Pavilion (beside Bowling Club) Mon-Thurs 9.15-11.15am 2+ Yvonne Scott 01875 340 423
East Saltoun Playgroupp Private Fletcher Hall, East Saltoun Mon 9.30-11.30am
Fri 9-11.30am		 0-school age You can leave children with the playleader once they’re 2 and a half, or stay with them if they’re younger. Turn up and pay weekly or sign up for a term.
Hullabaloo Private Pencaitland Carriage House Thurs 9.15am (toddlers: 1-2.5yrs), Thurs 10.15am (preschool: 2.5-4.5yrs), Thurs 11.15am (babies: 3 or 4 months - walking) Babies, and toddlers and preschoolers Music class, pay per term (there are also classes in Haddington and Tranent). Contact Charlotte 01875 341679, or visit http://www.hullabalookidsmusic.co.uk

Musselburgh and Wallyford

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Musselburgh Breastfeeding Support Group Health Visitors Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road, Musselburgh 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. 1pm - 2.30pm 0+ Carol Frith, Health Visitor, on 0131 653 0400 at the Riverside practice, Esk MC.
Inveresk Mums & Tots Private Inveresk Church Hall Monday 10-11.30am 0-3yrs Drop in, play & coffee
Jamboree East Lothian Council Musselburgh Sports Centre Contact centre 4m+ New soft play & café. Contact centre for times, on 0131 6535208
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Wallyford Library Last Tuesday of the month 10.30-11.30am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Baby Massage Classes Private Musselburgh East Community Centre, Haddington Road. Contact Liz Cunningham for details. 8w - 6m Baby Massage Moments provides ongoing 3-week classes. Learn how to massage your baby at these informal sessions. Many benefits to parents and babies. Also available for one-to-one, taster and refresher sessions in East Lothian and Edinburgh. Contact Liz on 01620823227 or 07794792672, or e-mail: Liz@watersidesilks.co.uk
Nature Nippers National Trust for Scotland Newhailes Visitor Center, Musselburgh First Wed morning of each month from March to Dec (not June), 10-11am, £2 Under 5s The perfect opportunity for your child to enjoy playing outside and discover the natural world. Run by a NTS Ranger on the first Wednesday of every month, there'll be wildlife to see, things to make and games to play. Booking essential, up to two weeks in advance. Call 0844 493 2124 or e-mail hlevene@nts.org.uk.

Prestonpans and Port Seton

Group Run by Venue When Ages Activity / Contact
Breastfeeding group Health Visitors Pennypit, Rope Walk, Prestonpans Thursday 1.30-2.30pm 0+
Patchwork Health Visitors Pennypit, Rope Walk, Prestonpans Tuesday 10am-12noon 0-5yrs Cafe & creche available. Visitors and discussion groups. All welcome.
Toddler Group Health Visitors Prestonpans community centre Mon & Wed 10am-12noon 0-5yrs
Baby clinic Health Visitors Surgery Thursday 2-3pm 0+ Baby weighing & advice
Breastfeeding support group Health Visitors, Midwives Port Seton Centre 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, 10-11am 0+
Baby Massage Health Visitors Port Seton Centre By Invitation/appointment
Pram and Buggy Walk Port Seton Centre Friday 10-11am
Parent & Toddler Private Port Seton Centre Monday 1-3pm, Tue & Thursday 10am-12noon
Gym Bunnies Private Port Seton Centre Wed 10-2.30 18months-5years
Soft play babies Private Port Seton Centre Friday 10-11am
Soft play Private Port Seton Centre Friday 11am-12 noon Under 5yrs Under fives' soft play
Musical Minnies Private Port Seton Centre Friday 10.30-11.15am Music class
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Port Seton Library Second Monday of the month 10.30-11.30am 0-4yrs Rhymes & songs
Bookstart Rhymetime Library Presonpans Library Last Thursday of the month 9.30-10.30am 0-4yrs

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