Home-Start East Lothian

Home-Start East Lothian Home-Start East Lothian provides support for families with one child under the age of 5 across East Lothian using trained volunteers who visit weekly.

We talk a lot about how parents need to fine time to recharge, be themselves to help them parent. It goes for us as staf...
16/06/2026

We talk a lot about how parents need to fine time to recharge, be themselves to help them parent. It goes for us as staff too! Today we took time to recharge, spend time as a team ( we missed Kelly 🥰) while trying something new! Thank you to Vestina from wishat1111 who helped lead us in a pyrography session following by some decoupage with our very own Emilie.
We then had some lunch.
Today we also said goodbye to Kian, who has been a student with us - we wish him well as his continues with his studies. Don’t be a stranger Kian 💜

Amazing opportunity for families to access the swimming facilities across East Lothian x
15/06/2026

Amazing opportunity for families to access the swimming facilities across East Lothian x

Children and young adults can enjoy free swimming at pools across East Lothian as part of the Scottish Government’s Summer of Sport 2026 scheme.
The free sessions will be available for all swimmers aged 26 and under from Monday, 29 June until Friday, 7 August.
Free family swimming sessions will also allow up to two parents or carers to accompany children and young people in the water.
We're providing this free access along with Enjoy Leisure from 11am each day during normal public swimming times at five pools in the county - Aubigny Sports Centre in Haddington, Mercat Gait Centre in Prestonpans, Dunbar Leisure Pool, Musselburgh Sports Centre and North Berwick Sports Centre.
We're using a £243,000 award from the £20 million Summer of Sport national initiative - which is funded by the Scottish Government and facilitated by sportscotland - to cover the costs.
The free swims are aimed at reducing barriers to participation in sport so more young people have the chance to stay healthy and active.
More info: https://orlo.uk/2GU5P

A brilliant week x
13/06/2026

A brilliant week x

Join Kat to continue the celebration of Breast Feeding week x
12/06/2026

Join Kat to continue the celebration of Breast Feeding week x

This is on in Dunbar tomorrow, grab a blanket and picnic and come and join us to celebrate Scottish Breastfeeding Week - it’s just as exciting as the football I promise! 🤭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Hopefully the sun is going to shine for us ☀️😬, there is shelter in the pergola and an indoor cafe if needed.

See you there 🧺🍉☕️🍰
Wishing Tree by the Sea

It was an honour to attend this event last night- meeting those who saw the power of our work, the support we give famil...
12/06/2026

It was an honour to attend this event last night- meeting those who saw the power of our work, the support we give families and trusting us to deliver consistently for the next five years. It was also great to meet other charities and begin to link and see how we can support each other 💜
Bank of Scotland Foundation

We were delighted to bring together colleagues, charities and partners for our annual Bank of Scotland Foundation event - a truly inspiring opportunity to connect, share and celebrate the incredible work happening across Scotland. 💙

From powerful conversations to meaningful connections, the event highlighted the difference we can make when we come together to support communities and each other.

The dedication and passion of our charities is unwavering, and we’re delighted to support them as they strive to improve the lives of those living in vulnerable circumstances across the country.

💬 We were genuinely blown away by the energy in the room – and the engagement with Slido. Across six questions, the conversation cut straight to the real challenges facing charities, the role we need to play as a funder, and how we collectively shape what comes next. It was thoughtful, honest, and refreshingly direct. While not everyone could join us, the insights captured will help to stretch and sharpen our thinking – and will play a key role in how we move forward from here.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a positive and inspiring evening.

We are excited to deliver this event alongside MotherBaby Together x
10/06/2026

We are excited to deliver this event alongside MotherBaby Together x

Partnership working is the way to go!!! Let Jennifer know if you want to pop along x Pennypit Community Development Trus...
09/06/2026

Partnership working is the way to go!!! Let Jennifer know if you want to pop along x
Pennypit Community Development TrustMotherBaby Together

This Friday, 12th June, we are joined by Ruth and Kat to talk all things weaning. This is free and no need to book but if you haven't been to Early Daze, Tranent before please get in touch to let us know you will be popping along by emailing [email protected]. we look forward to seeing everyone there.

Join Kat in one , two or all three picnic events this week - we have ordered dry weather💜😛
07/06/2026

Join Kat in one , two or all three picnic events this week - we have ordered dry weather💜😛

As we come to the end of volunteers week - what can we say - every day is important to us. Our amazing volunteers are ce...
05/06/2026

As we come to the end of volunteers week - what can we say - every day is important to us. Our amazing volunteers are central to all the work we do in East Lothian - the feedback we receive is always stunning - families sharing the joy, stability and friendship the volunteers bring to their lives.
A huge thank you to you all , home visiting volunteers, trustees, group volunteers, helping in our allotment, with our IT systems, part of the fundraising team or knitting to help raise some funds.

Address

Early Years Centre, Sandersons Wynd
Tranent
EH331DA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01875616066

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