So, we may not quite have had the sunshine back in the last week or so, but fingers crossed it returns in time for this fantastically located festival, bringing us the seaside and some of our festival favourites…
Fringe By The Sea is returning to its North Berwick location and looks set to be full of entertaining shows, workshops and more for families – check out the programme here.
Some of our top picks for children and families are :
Adventures with Abi Elphinstone – From dog-sledding in the Arctic to living with the Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Mongolia, children’s author Abi Elphinstone will be talking about the real-life adventures behind her stories. She’ll be speaking about her latest book, Saving Neverland –complete with moonpaper maps, frostbears and a woolly mammoth called Armageddon.
North Berwick Youth Project Stop Motion Film Making – Join us on a nature scavenger hunt. We’ll use our finds as props to make a short animation film. Open to P7s to 18 years.
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Bioblitz – Mini Rockpool Ramble – Discover the amazing wildlife that can be found in the rockpools of North Berwick! You’ll be amazed by the variety of life and the different adaptations of the creatures you meet. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must dress appropriately for the shore . Family friendly.
Think Circus Takeover – Spin, twirl and juggle with fun and accessible circus workshops from Think Circus, Edinburgh’s social circus. Learn the basics of juggling, hula hoop, balancing, plate spinning and more! Suitable for ages 5+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Samba Drumming Workshop – Fresh from their visit to New York city leading the Tartan Day parade, the Pulse of the Place samba band are coming to Fringe by the Sea, and they’re offering you the chance to join in. This workshop will be high energy and full of funky carnival grooves. Come and join the party! Ages 8+. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookbug sessions will be running on the 8th, 10th and 12th August, offering their usual and much loved stories and songs.
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Award winning Author Stuart Reid brings boogers, books, big bottom burps and the wacky characters in his Gorgeous George series to life. It will be yucky. There may be snot. You have been warned! All this on 10th August.
Alexander The Great returns with his magic and circus skills, suitable for ages 3 and up on the 10th and 12th August.
On Friday 11th August one of the East Lothian Rangers will lead a rock pooling walk along the beach. Numbers are limited so book early for this one if you can…
Big Fish Little Fish are bringing one of their family friendly parties to the seaside on the 11th August ! Rave legend DJ SLIPMATT will play the ‘Mermaids and Pirate’ themed party. Fancy dress optional, but encouraged. The family raves include bubble machines, club visuals and a giant parachute dance. E
To wrap up the childrens events, on Saturday 12th Alien Aerobics will offer a fun and light hearted dance workout to a retro soundrack of hits from The 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The class is a mixture of aerobics, basic choreography, stretching, toning and relaxation. Optional dress code: space age/ sparkles (prize for the best dressed!). All levels welcome including beginners.
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