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Could you be the next owner of Families Edinburgh?
I have been the Editor and owner of Families Edinburgh for nearly 15 years and it has been an amazing thing to be! I have had the privilege of being in contact with so many local businesses and wonderful people over these years.
I’ve been my own boss and made my own decisions. I’ve been able to go to every assembly and school play, I’ve taken my kids to school and picked them up again. In short, being the owner of Families Edinburgh has given me that elusive thing - a work life balance.
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Families Edinburgh gives you the freedom to run your own business while also having the support of a respected and well established franchise.
Being a Families magazine owner and editor offers fantastic flexibility and rewards. There are around 40 editors around the country who all have children of their own. The network supports editors to run their own magazines with training provided on everything from setting up an accounting system to writing editorial and running a social media campaign. Families Edinburgh is a particularly high performing title in the network, with an established base of advertisers, suppliers and distributors. It is a locally known and loved brand and you are up and running as soon as you take over. The scheduling of the six printed issues a year even means you get to work less during school holidays. My gorgeous kids were little when I took on the magazine, 15 years later I reluctantly think it is time to hand over this magazine to a new owner who can enjoy taking the magazine to even greater success and get to spend more time with their kids too.
editor@familiesedinburgh.co.uk Sarah
Would you like to work from home and have a successful career whilst bringing up your children?
Families Edinburgh Magazine is for sale.
Part of a successful national franchise of more than 40 magazines, Families Edinburgh is the region’s best-loved parenting magazine. You could have the chance to be at the helm of your own print business, and be a part of a highly successful and supportive network of fellow editors who are all working mums.
editor@familiesedinburgh.co.uk
Edinburgh
AUGUST
Until August 22 COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Roxy Central. 14:30. 5 yrs+ Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to dazzle children (aged 5+) and their families... but without the rude bits! With different line-ups every day, we’re just like a normal comedy club, albeit one that’s on in the afternoon, where kids are allowed in. Until August 22 YOU CHOOSE Palais du Variété 10:30. 2 yrs+ Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you a brand new interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens! Until August 22 THE BIG BIRTHDAY MAGIC SHOW. Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 12.30pm Ages: 5+ Magic Gareth is here to celebrate your ‘big days’ with a this family magic show full of tricks, balloons, games and nonsense! Let’s feel like a 5 year old again. Until 30 August THE ADVENTURES OF SLEEPYHEAD. Assembly Showcatcher (video on demand) 0 yrs+ She’s the dreamer of dreams. The walkingtalking nap. A snoozer and a muser. Children and adults alike will delight in this adventure to the heart of dreamland as Sleepyhead fends off the Zzz... Until 30 August EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL. Online and in person shows. Find out what’s on at www.edfringe.com Until 30 August SOMETHING IN THE WATER – FOR KIDS! Assembly Showcatcher (video-on-demand) 8 yrs + Grumms doesn't see themselves in the Barbies or G.I Joes they play with. Instead, they find solace in their superhero comic books. But when Grumms transforms into a horrible squid monster they must hide their secret identity and disguise as a 'normal, human woman'.
Until 31 August EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL The Book Festival returns with events for children and families online with some activities in their new home at Edinburgh College of Art. Expect familiar faces, new names and a fun packed mix of picture books, poetry, illustrators and authors every day www.edbookfest.co.uk for details. Until 30th September DISCOVERING THE DEEP OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Dynamic Earth Outdoor Terrace. FREE. Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean in this outdoor photography exhibition that tells the story of marine science from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It is for all ages and during Dynamic Earth opening hours it will be accompanied by ocean-themed drop-in children’s activities including augmented reality colouring-in and a coral reef survey game. More information can be found at www.dynamicearth.co.uk 21& 22, 27 & 28 August IS THIS A DAGGER? Scottish Storytelling Centre By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes. Andy Cannon tells Shakespeare’s classic. 'A tale of sound and fury, signifying first-class theatre for everyone over eight' (Herald). 1pm-2pm £12/£10/£40 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com 0131 556 9579
22, 25 & 29 August MEET ASTRID LINDGREN'S PIPPI LONGSTOCKING Wizard Presents. Rear Courtyard Pleasance Courtyard. 11:15am Nine-year-old Pippi Longstocking is strong, brave and fearless. Olivier Awardnominated Wizard Presents has created a playful and quirky solo show performed by storyteller Sofie Miller. Expect mischief, laughter and audience interaction! Suitable for ages 4+ 25 - 29 August A RUBBISH MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Rear Courtyard Pleasance Courtyard. 2:15pm Fairies. Goblins. Donkeys... Super Soakers!? Four idiots wearing bed sheets for togas, attempt to stage Shakespeare's mischievous comedy, using only a box of pound-shop props, a camel onesie, some lightsabers and a ladder they found by the bins. Ages 4-104! 25 - 29 August COMMUNITY CLAY TIME Cabaret Bar - Pleasance Courtyard. 10:50am, 12:30pm Join Jim Parkyn - professional plasticine player, expert Aardman Animator and the mysterious man behind The Amazing Scene Machine. Create characters in clay, from simple sticks to fully formed friends in under an hour. For children 5 to 95.
27 - 29 August CAPTAIN BREADBEARD Roxy Central. 12:45. 8 yrs+ An absurd two-hander comedy sketch show about a sailor with a beard made of bread and his sidekick, Davy Scones. Fastpaced bready-brilliant fun for adults and children of all ages! 27-29 August ELLIOT BIBBY: LEFTOVER LUNCH. Palais du Variété. 5 yrs+ Being an International, multi-awardwinning Magician means performing at all times of the day – on stage or online. This often means that Elliot must fit his lunch in wherever he can - including during this captivating, family magic show.
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SEPTEMBER
11 September RSPB AT LAURISTON CASTLE. We are once again delighted to have our friends the RSPB back at Lauriston Castle. Join us through the day for a chance to hear about your local feathered friends and to get a chance to do a quick art activity. Double up with a picnic and family day in our gardens. Free, drop-in, no need to book 11- 12 September MINI LABYRINTH Dalkeith Country Park Designed specifically for children under 1.2m tall, there’s an amazing 200ft-long Mini Labyrinth. With four themed sections – Arctic, Jungle, Jurassic and Egyptian – to climb, slide, scramble and duck under – it’s sure to be a hit with your little people. 13 September CELEBRATE ROALD DAHL STORY DAY
Join fans from all over the world to celebrate favourite Roald Dahl characters, stories and moments. Get dressed up as your favourite Roald Dahl character at a Dahlicious Dress Up Day event being held at school, community groups and libraries, or host your own by downloading the Roald Dahl Story Day Party. Visit the Roald Dahl Story Day hub for resources to decorate your home or classroom. www.roalddahl.com/roald-dahl-story-day 15 & 16 September BALLETLORENT: THE LOST HAPPY ENDINGS Festival Theatre A dance theatre show full of energy, emotion and visual magic - this family show is the one to watch. www.capitaltheatres.com/whatson/ballet-lorent
OCTOBER
24-25 September IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Fesitval Theatre Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! www.capitaltheatres.com/whatson/in-the-night-garden
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3 October GRANDPARENTS DAY Grandparents Day acknowledges and celebrates the important contribution made by grandparents to the well-being and education of children within their family. It’s a great opportunity for other family members to recognise this and thank their older relatives. For tips on how to celebrate, visit www.gransnet.com
9 October RSPB AT LAURISTON CASTLE. We are once again delighted to have our friends the RSPB back at Lauriston Castle. Join us through the day for a chance to hear about your local feathered friends and to get a chance to do a quick art activity. Double up with a picnic and family day in our gardens. Free, drop-in, no need to book 16 - 30 October FAMILY LEARNING FESTIVAL Organisations across the UK, including schools, libraries, museums, children centres and galleries will be staging a range of FREE and low cost creative family learning activities. Organisers of the festival, the lifelong learning charity, Campaign for Learning, believes learning that takes place in the family and home should be valued as much as learning that takes place in school classrooms and formal education. To find a local event, visit www.familylearningfestival.com
21 October - 14 November WONDROUS WOODS PRESENTS WOODYFEST Scotland’s spectacular sell-out lighting trail Wondrous Woods is set to take flight again with a festival-themed extravaganza led by the event’s magical mascot Woody the Owl. Hopetoun House. For more info and to book go to www.wondrouswoods.com
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