Community Groups


Blackford and Grange hosts many community groups in both Marchmont and Reid Hub, ranging from parent and toddler groups, through to youth groups such as scouts all the way to groups aimed at older adults such as Butterflies Plus.

Monday

Sing and Sign
09:45-13:00
Inchkeith

Baby signing can benefit any family with a baby or toddler. Our ‘Babes’ classes are a gentle class aiming to build the foundations for good communication. The class is relaxed, and a perfect place to begin your baby signing journey.

Contact: www.singandsign.com
Call: 0131 258 4536

Cubs
18:15-19:30
Inchcolm

The Cub Scouts section is for young people aged 7.5 to 10.5 years old (both boys & girls). We encourage participation, personal development & most of all fun. Trips, camps & a range of badges/challenge awards are offered.

Contact: 44thbraidcubs@gmail.com

Explorer Scouts
19:30-21:30
Inchcolm

Meadows Explorer Scout Unit is a group of 14-18 yr olds (male & female) who enjoy camping, adventurous activities & challenging themselves.

Contact: meadowsexplorers@googlemail.com
Call: Pash on 07814 705114

Tuesday

Pilatesplus
09:30-12:30
Church

A complete body work out which builds core strength, stamina and flexibility through low impact conditioning exercises.

Contact: talk@pilatesplusphysio.co.uk
Call: 0797 177 8962

Butterflies Plus
12:30
Inchkeith

Weekly lunches for the over 60’s. Come along any Tuesday for good food and company. Enjoy one course for £4 or two courses for £6 including coffee, tea and mints. Please book in advance.

Contact: butterflies@marchmontstgiles.org.uk
Call 0131 447 4359

Singing4Fun
14:00-16:00
Inchcolm

Community singing designed for those with Parkinson’s, their carers, family, friends and anyone who wants to join in.

Contact: Olivia Bell secretary@edinburghparkinsons.org
Call:07531150097

Yoga class
19:00-20:00
St Andrews' Room

Weekly yoga class.

Contact: Evelyn on shiningsurya@btconnect.com

Wednesday

Baby Sensory
09:30-12:30
Inchkeith

Baby Sensory, the multi-award winning programme for babies from birth to 13 months

Contact: www.babysensory.com/edinburgh-city

Beaver Scouts
18:00-19:00
Inchcolm

A beaver colony for children aged 6-8 years. We encourage participation, personal development & most of all fun. Trips, camps & a range of badges/challenge awards are offered.

Contact: 44thbraidcubs@gmail.com

Thursday

Toddlers Group
10.00-11:30
Inchcolm

We would love to welcome any parents and carers along with their baby and toddlers for lots of chat, coffee, fun, playtime, snacks, story time and more! Cost £2 per family

Contact: office@blackfordandgrangechurch.org.uk

Friday

Sing and Sign
09:20-10:20
Inchkeith

For babies from 2 to 7 months old. Baby signing can benefit any family with a baby or toddler. Our ‘Babes’ classes are a gentle class aiming to build the foundations for good communication. The class is relaxed, and a perfect place to begin your baby signing journey.

Contact: www.singandsign.com
Call: 0131 258 4536

Sing and Sign
10:20-11:20
Inchkeith

For babies from 2 to 7 months old. Baby signing can benefit any family with a baby or toddler. Our ‘Babes’ classes are a gentle class aiming to build the foundations for good communication. The class is relaxed, and a perfect place to begin your baby signing journey.

Contact: www.singandsign.com
Call: 0131 258 4536