Toddlers - St Andrews Leckie

05/08/2025

Our Babies and Toddlers group is back on Tuesday 26th August at 10-11.30am. All carers are welcome to come- grandparents, child minders, parents etc

This group is free to attend. We come in through the car park all the way along to the big red doors at the front of the church.

Please bring a picnic if you would like to join us after for lunch in the back hall.

30/07/2025

Do come along for a cuppa and a chat! there will be crafts for all ages to buy.

🎉 St Andrews Leckie Church Craft Fayre 🎨
We're raising funds for local church groups & projects – come support a good cause!

☕ Enjoy a tea or coffee
🍰 Treat yourself to some homemade cake
🛍️ Browse beautiful crafts & home baking

Cash only – don’t forget to bring some change!
See you there! 💛

24/06/2025

It was lovely to see some new babies this morning, and it was fun to play with the parachute too! We are taking a break over the summer now, so will be back August 26th when schools restart. Hope you have a great summer, Sarah and toddlers team

01/06/2025

(info from Morag who used to attend our group regularly- might be of interest to some of you thinking about schooling for your little ones)

"For families of pre-school age kids - this is a one off opportunity to find out about Gaelic medium education, which I'm hoping could happen here in Peeblesshire! With enough like-minded parents, it's a real possibility. Please share if you know anyone with young kids.

Curious about Gaelic Medium Education?
Come along to our drop-in Information Morning for families interested in GME in the Borders.
CUINE/WHEN: Saturday 14th June 10:00 - 12:00
CÀITE/WHERE: Peebles Scout Hall, off Dean Park, Peebles, EH45 8DD
- Ask questions about GME ~ Meet other families
- Fun crafts & activities for children.
- Tea, coffee and a warm welcome.
Fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile

18/04/2025

Congratulations Christina!!

Our Warden of Neidpath for 2025 is Mrs Christina Elder.

Christina was born in Edinburgh and grew up on the family farm at Broughton. She was educated at Broughton Primary School and Peebles High School. On leaving school Christina commenced her Nursing Training in Edinburgh and Qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1972 and then trained as a Midwife in Lanark qualifying in 1973. Christina married Norman in 1973 and moved to Baddinsgill Farm, moving to Peebles in 1975.

Christina worked at the War Memorial Hospital as a Staff Nurse and later Sister, she took a career break to have her sons David and Scott and returned as a Staff Nurse covering an evening service in Galashiels and surrounding area. Christina worked at Hay Lodge Hospital as a Staff Nurse, Sister and finally as Nurse Manager. On leaving Hay Lodge she worked with the Discharge Team at Borders General Hospital and finished her nursing career as a Treatment Room Nurse at Galashiels Health Centre retiring in 2012.

Christina’s was a member of the Beltane Committee retiring in 2012 and has served in various Convenor rolls being Vice Chairman before becoming Chairman 20 years ago. She helps with the Children’s Costumes at Kingsland and trains the Beltane Court where she can be found at the bottom of the church steps on Saturday morning giving the commands to the Silver Band.

Christina has served on the Kingsland PTA and was a member of the Community Council. She has previously volunteered for Tweeddale Rideability Group and Bonnie Peebles and last year became a volunteer at the Foodbank.

02/04/2025

Toddlers will be closed on Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th April.... back on 22nd April

18/03/2025

Holiday Club is coming! For primary-aged children- sign up below!

Pyramid Rock is a holiday club for primary aged children (P1-P7) 10am-12pm on Tuesday 8th April to Friday 11th April, taking place in St Andrews Leckie Church. We will be following the story of Joseph, we will be learning from his mistakes and seeing how his trust in God helped him and his whole fam...

11/03/2025

Sunglasses and water bottle lost property from this morning toddlers

06/02/2025

We would be happy to make a referral if you need one, speak to Sarah, Jennie or Susan 🙂 Peeblesshire Foodbank

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Due to very high levels of demand, the Foodbank will NO LONGER be accepting self referrals. Referrals can be made on your behalf by your Housing Association, NHS health visitor, Citizens Advice, schools, doctor, R**e Crisis, homeless team, addictions unit, Cyrenians, Penumbra, SBC Social Work, domestic abuse unit, TD1, Peeblesshire Youth Trust, Tweeddale Youth Action, your local councillor or MSP, any church, even your bank. If you are having trouble getting a referral please email info@peeblesshire.foodbank.org.uk. We are not limiting parcels, but we are streamlining our systems.

Please share to make as many people as possible aware! Thanks.

04/02/2025

Toddlers set up this morning! Margaret was back too with her guitar, so we had all the songs we've missed!

09/01/2025

We’re back with our coffee clubs in Innerleithen, Walkerburn and West Linton. Join us for delicious home baking, hot drinks and good chat…Citizen’s Advice are on hand if you’ve any queries you’d like to direct to them, or you can just come in for a social. Children welcome! Everyone welcome in fact! 🤗

04/01/2025

Back on Tuesday 6th Jan!