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Alice Melvin: Paper & Nature Workshop

4+

Monday 12 August 10:30 - 13:30

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Join award-winning illustrator Alice Melvin to create your very own pop-up scene around the theme of nature. Get inspired by flicking through Alice’s new book, Mouse on the River and then learn some of the paper folding and pop-up techniques Alice has…
Cancelled

History Stinks: Poo Through the Ages! with Dr Suzie Edge

8-10

Monday 12 August 10:45 - 11:45

History Stinks: Poo Through the Ages! with Dr Suzie Edge Find out more
Why not try? Skandar: Heroes and Unicorns As You've Never Seen Them Before with A F Steadman Skandar: Heroes and Unicorns As You've Never Seen Them Before with A F Steadman 8+ Sat 24 Aug 15:15 - 16:15
 

That's Not My… with George Hoyle

0-3

Monday 12 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Why not try? The Happy Prince Performance with Julian Clary & Harry Woodgate The Happy Prince Performance with Julian Clary & Harry Woodgate 6+ & Families Sat 10 Aug 11:45 - 12:45
Cancelled

Silly Smells with Breanna J McDaniel

3-6

Monday 12 August 11:15 - 12:15

Silly Smells with Breanna J McDaniel Find out more
Why not try? How Families Begin with Dr Amir Khan How Families Begin with Dr Amir Khan 6+ Sat 17 Aug 11:45 - 12:45
 

That's Not My… with George Hoyle

0-3

Monday 12 August 12:00 - 12:30

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Why not try? Meet The Twits Next Door with Greg James and Chris Smith Meet The Twits Next Door with Greg James and Chris Smith 6-10 Sat 10 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
 

Zooming the Zoo with John Dougherty & Tom Morgan-Jones

7-9

Monday 12 August 13:00 - 14:00

Zooming the Zoo with John Dougherty & Tom Morgan-Jones Find out more
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Come along to an entertaining event all about slugs, dogs, bats, ghosts, grandads, and everything in between, with the legendary John Dougherty and Tom Morgan-Jones on Zooming the Zoo – a unique performance combining poetry, music, and stand-up that will…
 

That's Not My… with George Hoyle

0-3

Monday 12 August 13:30 - 14:00

That's Not My… with George Hoyle Find out more
Why not try? Terrible Horses with Raymond Antrobus & Ken Wilson-Max Terrible Horses with Raymond Antrobus & Ken Wilson-Max 3-7 Sat 17 Aug 11:15 - 12:15
 

Burds are Meant tae Fly with Emma Grae

7-11

Monday 12 August 14:45 - 15:45

Burds are Meant tae Fly with Emma Grae Find out more
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Emma Grae is a storyteller who wants to empower the next generation of bairns to enjoy the Scots leid from the get-go. A passionate advocate against linguistic discrimination, she is hoping her tales increase their confidence to create stories of their…
 

Picture Hooks with Vivian French & Lucy Juckes

16+

Monday 12 August 18:00 - 19:00

Picture Hooks with Vivian French & Lucy Juckes Find out more
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It can be a pressured and lonely life being an illustrator. Vivian French, who is co-founder of Picture Hooks and a tutor, mentor, and friend to many illustrators, will lead an hour of illustration games that aim to relax you, offer new ideas… and, most…
 

3, 2, 1 - Blast Off into Space with Craigmillar Literacy Trust

5-8

Tuesday 13 August 10:00 - 11:00

3, 2, 1 - Blast Off into Space with Craigmillar Literacy Trust Find out more
Why not try? Welcome Wall Workshop with Steven Chatterton Welcome Wall Workshop with Steven Chatterton 4+ Sat 10 Aug 11:45 - 12:45