A crotched snowball resting on a person's hand

✨ A big thank you to our amazing Wester Hailes community! ✨
This lovely little snowball was made by one of our #ExpectingSomething families, and she’s already created many more for our Narnia festive experience. Let’s celebrate this wonderful mum and her creativity! 👏

A photo of Expecting Something families standing on the set of Laaaunch with the Laaaunch performers

"It made me happy. It was really funny!"
"I thought it was bananas & I really enjoyed it!"
We really loved having #ExpectingSomething families as part of our galactic adventure last Friday alongside local families at North Edinburgh Arts🤩
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social

❤️ Work alongside #ExpectingSomething families to celebrate our favourite dishes
🥦 Vegetarian recipes created with locally grown produce suitable for parents & young children
🌱 The recipe book will also contain low-cost & accessible growing activities that parents & caregivers can do at home.
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Mother and her child swinging on a trapeze

Mother and baby sat in a silk set up like a swing

Young child curious about their parent hiding in a tunnel

Expecting Something assistant Angie dressed up as an angel with a red nose

Spinning, soaring, or getting cosy…families loved exploring the world from a slightly higher perspective during our circus themed #ExpectingSomething session. Thank you to All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre for helping to bring circus joy to families ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/expecti...

Young children all playing with water and metal bowls

A dad lifting up his young child

A mum smiling at her young child as he holds her face

A young child playing with a frame, as coloured shadows surround him.

We couldn't help but share some of the beautiful photos taken by Solen Collet who has perfectly captured the relaxed vibes and creative fun at our #ExpectingSomething programme at Whale Arts ❤️

Find out more about #ExpectingSomething in #WesterHailes ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/expecti...

A photo of the Expecting Something group that went to Beneath The Snow

Young child playing in the snow at Beneath the Snow

Young children playing and wearing party hats

No better way to celebrate a birthday than @edchildrensfest.bsky.social 🥳

#ExpectingSomething families enjoyed celebrating a young participants special day with a trip to @traversetheatre.bsky.social to see Beneath the Snow, a playful, immersive show for wee ones aged 6ms-3yrs. Wee ones had a ball!

Doesn’t this look like a blissful way to spend your morning ☀️

We were delighted to welcome visiting artist Bigg Tajj along to #ExpectingSomething who brought sunny vibes & lots of #beatboxing magic to the session.

Find out more about Expecting Something ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/expecti...

Young children exploring different food provided by the Health Agency

Families taking Pad Thai for lunch

Young child trying some pad Thai

The Health Agency cook tasty meals for our families weekly & provide recipes for families to try at home. A great way for wee ones to explore new foods, & a talking point for families about the food they love, inspiring an #ExpectingSomething cookbook that we will explore with families.

Cynthia sitting with a baby exploring a roll of paper

Young child wheeling a wheelbarrow with balls in it

Young child exploring the outdoors while coloured sheets hang above him

Spring is on its way 🌱
It was so lovely to get outside in the sunshine 🌞 with #ExpectingSomething families exploring the elements: fire, water, earth and air with artists Cynthia Cheng & Katy Wilson. A beautiful session topped off with some delicious pad thai made by The Health Agency 🍜

Young child stroking a sheep

A group of parents and their young children standing by a pond

Two parents and their young children looking at the hills at Jupiter Cartland

A young child playing with a small puddle and a stick

No better way to kick start 2025, than with a trip to Jupiter Artland

It was lovely to welcome back #ExpectingSomething families after the festive break & catch-up in the beautiful sunshine surrounded by nature and art ♥

Find out more about Expecting Something ➡️ https://buff.ly/42o0RRM