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Gilmerton Community Centre – Summer fair 

Interact with live animals, face painting, inflatables, mascots, crafts, outdoor games and more at the summer fair on Saturday 2 August from 12pm to 3pm at  

Gilmerton Community Centre
4 Drum Street
EH17 8QG 

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Katie’s Collage Club 

Let’s get creative with cutting and glueing! We’ll be using coloured paper, old newspapers, maps and more to create our pictures using different shapes and textures. The session is on Saturday 2 August and Saturday 9 August from 10am to 11.30am at  

Making Stories fun for Everyone 

Ailie from My Kind of Book will join us for a gentle session of sensory storytelling. She'll share lots of ideas with us for exploring stories with children, including those with additional needs. The session is on Tuesday 5 August from 11am to 12pm at  

Broomhouse Street Party  

A free community day filled with food, music, fringe acts, entertainment for all ages, community information stalls and more from 12pm to 4pm on Thursday 7 August at  

Space @ The Broomhouse Hub
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
EH11 3RH 

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Morag Hood – Dig Dig Digger 

Author and illustrator Morag promises construction vehicles, lots of laughs, live drawing, craft and plenty of chances to ask questions or share your story ideas! The session is on Friday 8 August from 11am to 12pm at  

Adoption UK in Scotland Family Event 

A great opportunity for families to meet, chat and have fun. Remember to bring your food for the barbeque, something to sit on and dress appropriate for the weather. There will be outdoor games and activities on Sunday 10 August from 11am to 2pm at 

Vogrie Country Park
Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 4NU 

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Make Mess Matter  

Whilst under the supervision of their accompanying adult children can enjoy all manner of messy matter in a controlled and safe environment. Matter can include Sand, Water, Dough, Foam, Bubbles, Chalk, Paint and Edible items All designed to enhance a child's creative learning experience. The session will run on Tuesday 12 August from 11am to 12pm on Tuesday 12 August at  

Customer Restaurant 

Ikea
Costkea Way
Loanhead
EH20 9BY 

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British Sign Language tour of The Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage 

Join BSL guide Babs Brown for a free guided tour of the collections, exploring the story of Scottish Fire Heritage on Wednesday 13 August from 11am to 12pm at 

The Gallery
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
1A Dryden Terrace
EH7 4NB 

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival  

A range of free shows is available across the city to suit all the family or take a walk up the Royal Mile and enjoy the street performers. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs from Friday 1 August until Monday 25 August. 

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òòò½ÊÓƵnternational Book Festival  

Activities for all of the family. With book signings, cafes and bars, a festival bookshop, and a children’s play area. The full programme is available on the Book Festival website. The festival runs from Sunday 9 August to Sunday 24 August. Some events are free.