south central playgroups

[tricot39]

Hi
Can anyone suggest a playgroup for the under fives in or near Newington?
We are scoping out a move to Edinburgh and are visiting in May. We thought it would be nice to try a playgroup and do things that the locals do!
Lived in Edinburgh for 5 years about 15 years ago so I know nothing about family life in the city.
What good things can you share?!
Thanks

There is one at the Mayfield Salisbury church - I don't have any experience of it but know it's there as I used to take DD to a great messy play/ art class at the same venue. Also recommend Jack & Jill music class in Marchmont.

Edinburgh for the Under Fives is a good resource for all sorts of stuff - new edition came out last yr I think.

Hope the move comes to fruition - we moved back here last year after 15y away so I understand how you feel. Good luck!

Used to go to the Mayfield Salisbury one with DD and it was fantastic and really friendly, I am sure it still is :)

Hi. Thanks for the ideas - although googling I can only see a playschool/nursery type thing at the church and nothing on a "stay and play" or similar session where we wouldn't leave them on their own.
Am I looking at the wrong thing?
Fiona

Sorry, I got it wrong, she went to the preschool there but it was the drop in one at St Peter's Church on Lutton place I meant! Has been a long day :)

Great - thanks! I've tracked that down on google and it looks like it will only be 10 minutes from where we are staying.

You will have a great time :)

There's one meets on Tuesday mornings at St Catherine's Church at the top of Chalmers Crescent. 10 - 1145, and good biscuits.