
Kids
Activities
Over 15 amazing kids' activities for your children to enjoy.
Contact teachers of activities for more information or call/email us and we'll be happy to assist you with any question you may have.
Junior Table tennis
(Beginner)
Term times only:
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 10-11am

Membership for Table Tennis Juniors is £20 per month or £210 per year.
NEW Beginner classes!
Please contact: Info@northmerchiston.co.uk with any questions.
Junior Table tennis
(Intermediate)
Term times only
Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm
Saturdays 11am-12pm

Membership for Table Tennis Juniors is £20 per month or £210 per year.
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Intermediate level.
Please contact: Info@northmerchiston.co.uk with any questions.
Karate
Monday 6.00-7.15pm
Saturday 11.00am-12.15pm

Learn new skills, build confidence and have fun with Karate Ashihara.
Our classes are designed around you and what you want to achieve. Whether you’re looking to keep fit or master a martial art our instructors are on hand to make sure you get the best out of every class.
Our children’s classes are designed so that kids enjoy themselves and learn at the same time. With its own junior grading system kids can work their way through a series of belt colours.
You don’t have to be young to join in though, even if you’re an adult beginner Karate Ashihara can teach you the basics and help you to develop into a Martial Arts Master.
Whoever you are, whatever age you are Karate Ashihara will help you reach your potential.
Contact Metin for more details at metin_ashihara@yahoo.co.uk 077 189 56230
Music Makers
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:15
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Perfect for babies and preschoolers. These sessions nurture a love for music from an early age. Through nursery rhymes and story telling children explore musical concepts like pitch, tempo and rhythm. Listening to music from classical to soundtracks and pop songs sparking curiosity and creativity in music making.
Inspire Theatre Workshop

Inspire Theatre Workshops is a child development company providing exciting drama, dance, and singing classes for 4-7s, 7-11s, and 12-17s. Their workshops are designed to boost social and performing skills and work to develop their "4Cs" - Concentration, Communication, Coordination, & Confidence. Their enthusiastic, skilled team of teachers are experienced in bringing out the very best in every child, and creating a safe, welcoming space in which the well-being, individuality, needs, and talents of every child are nurtured.
Head to www.inspiretheatreworkshops.co.uk to find out more.
Soft Play
Tuesdays
10:00-12:00pm
12:00-2:00pm
2:00-4:00pm
Fridays
10:00-12:00
12:00-2:00pm
Group sessions can be prebooked for ASN session on Monday mornings.

North Merchiston Club Soft Play.
No need to book for the Play For All sessions.
Please email any questions to info@northmerchiston.co.uk or call us at 0131 622 1757
The sessions cost £3 for 2hrs per child.
Bharatanatyam
Fridays
ADULT -
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16:45- 20:00
CHILDREN -
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16:45-17:45 Bharatanatyam Class for 7-8 years (60 min class)
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17:45-18:45 Bharatanatyam Class for 9-12 years (60 min class)

Kandyan Dance
Children - Saturday 10:30 - 12:30

Dates: 26 October to 14 December 2025 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on 07 December
Kathak Dance
Saturdays 13:00 -14:30

7 week term of Kathak classes for children
Day/time: SUNDAYS 12:00-13:00 (with 11.30 start time for younger children)
Dates: 26 October to 14 December 2025 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on 07 December
Tanoshii Judo
Saturday
9.10-9.55am (Under 8 years)
10.05-10.50am (9 Years +)

Tanoshii Judo (meaning 'Fun' Judo) is a community sports club set up in 2017. We are based in Edinburgh and have classes for a whole range of ages and abilities.
All of our Judo classes are designed to improve physical literacy as well as instil the ethos of Judo - honesty, humility, respect and hard work whilst, of course, having FUN!
Tanoshii Judo is run by three head coaches; Jack, Jonny and Daniel. We are all black belts, and either current or former British Judo team members.
Visit our website at www.tanoshiijudo.com or email us at enquiries@tanoshiijudo.com
TuFlamenco Kids
Thursday 17:00 - 18:30

TuFlamenco Company focuses on two main fields: education and performance. Founded in 2018, the academy is based in Edinburgh but it also provide classes in different Scottish cities. TuFlamenco’s talent, passion, love and dedication for this art is contagious and you can find find out why if you come to any classes or concerts.
Kendo
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30pm

Edinburgh Kendo Club (EKC) has been part of the city for over 30 years. A Community Amateur Sports Club and British Kendo Association member, we aim to make kendo accessible to all ages.
Kendo (剣道), "the way of the sword", is a Japanese martial art that builds confidence, discipline, resilience, focus and respect.
At North Merchiston Club we run three weekly adult sessions (one for beginners, two advanced), led by 8 coaches including a national coach and former GB team coach. Our weekly juniors session, led by 2 PVG‑compliant coaches, promotes wellbeing, teamwork and self‑belief.
We regularly welcome visitors from Edinburgh University and other Scottish clubs, making North Merchiston the centre of a diverse, open kendo community.
Beginners courses run every few months – complete the form to hear about the next one. Contact us at edinburghkendo@gmail.com, on Facebook or Instagram, or visit the EKC website for more, including juniors.
