Leith hosts free 'Parents Like Us' event for under fives in May

Parents Like Us is the UK’s only festival for parents with children under five – and it’s FREE!

The festival – on Leith Links from 11-13 May, 10am till 5.30pm – will host a wide range of activities, family entertainment and information throughout the three days, providing ample opportunity to play with your child and develop a new skill at the same time.

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Big attractions this year include Granny Murray of Me Too!, Sarah Jane Honeywell of BBC CBeebies favourite, Tikabilla, and Tony Ross, author of The Little Princess.

Cafés will offer healthy choices and home-baking and seating areas are provided for those who prefer to bring along their own food.

Other facilities essential for young families (clean toilets, changing and feeding areas) will be provided.

Entrance to the whole event is free (a plus for all parents), as are many of the non-ticketed activities and much of the side-show entertainment.

Some shows and activities are ticketed, with a small charge to cover costs. But, with an army of volunteers helping out, the festival keeps prices as low as possible.

With lots for the children to enjoy, and professional childcare provided free for the under fives, there will be no excuse for you to deny yourself some well-deserved indulgence in the very popular Time Out café.

• www.parentslikeus.co.uk or call 0131 553 2152. Calls from anyone keen to get involved and volunteer their time would be welcome.