
Kin Starting Solids
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Kin Starting Solids is an engaging workshop designed for families, focusing on the important topic of introducing solid foods to infants. Led by Morve, Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist, this session will provide parents and caregivers with essential guidance and practical tips for weaning. Both children and adults can enjoy the experience together, making it a valuable opportunity for shared learning. Attendees can participate for a small fee, with some tickets available for free.
Join this introduction to starting solids, a weaning workshop delivered by Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist Morve
If you are getting ready to introduce foods to your baby for the first time, or have just started, this workshop looks at:
- signs of readiness to look out for
- what first foods to start with and how to progress through food groups and textures
- tips for preventing fussy eating in later life
-lots of recipes to try
- chat with other parents and carers with babies the same age
Part of the Healthy Little Foodies Project, delivered by Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist Morven, this one hour weaning workshop is a great introduction to starting solids and introducing food to you baby.
Please select the ticket that is right for you. Thanks to funding, a small number of community places are available for each session. If you're in a position to do so, choosing a standard ticket helps us keep these places available for families who need them most.
£4 Standard Ticket
Our standard ticket helps us cover the cost of running our sessions and ensures we can continue providing a welcoming space for local families. If you're able to, please choose this option.
Funded Community Place
We have a limited number of funded places available for families who would otherwise be unable to attend. If cost is a barrier right now, you're very welcome to book one of these places.
We have an incredible team of volunteers supporting our groups at Kin Collective and we're so thankful for the kindness and support that our volunteers and group attendees show each other. Kin is a space of kindness, free from judgement, and you will always receive a warm welcome. We are grateful to everyone for supporting and upholding these values.
How to find us: Our main Hub is at the Lochend Road Hall of Leith St Andrew's, next to Leith Links (EH6 8HT) which has a mixture of free and paid on street parking (please double check signage). It is also accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk which is also the nearest tram stop.
Entry is via the first gate on the right hand side of Lochend Road, where there is step free access and a bell at the blue door at the entrance.
Things to know about your visit to Kin Collective:
Ramp and step free access
Accessible toilet and baby change
Space to store prams and buggies
Advance booking is essential
We also have groups and classes running at Kin @Leith St James, entry via John's place - if you attend multiple sessions at Kin Collective please double check which venue your group or activity is taking place in.
Please make any additional requirements known to us.If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to support you attending please email us at info@kincollective.org and we will be happy to help.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Kin Starting Solids takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 13:15.
Kin Starting Solids is held at Kin Collective in Edinburgh (Lochend Road Hall, Leith, EH6 8HT).
Tickets for Kin Starting Solids range from £0 to £4. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Kin Starting Solids can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Editorial Summary
Kin Starting Solids is an engaging workshop designed for families, focusing on the important topic of introducing solid foods to infants. Led by Morve, Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist, this session will provide parents and caregivers with essential guidance and practical tips for weaning. Both children and adults can enjoy the experience together, making it a valuable opportunity for shared learning. Attendees can participate for a small fee, with some tickets available for free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join this introduction to starting solids, a weaning workshop delivered by Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist Morve
If you are getting ready to introduce foods to your baby for the first time, or have just started, this workshop looks at:
- signs of readiness to look out for
- what first foods to start with and how to progress through food groups and textures
- tips for preventing fussy eating in later life
-lots of recipes to try
- chat with other parents and carers with babies the same age
Part of the Healthy Little Foodies Project, delivered by Edinburgh Community Food's Early Years Nutrition Specialist Morven, this one hour weaning workshop is a great introduction to starting solids and introducing food to you baby.
Please select the ticket that is right for you. Thanks to funding, a small number of community places are available for each session. If you're in a position to do so, choosing a standard ticket helps us keep these places available for families who need them most.
£4 Standard Ticket
Our standard ticket helps us cover the cost of running our sessions and ensures we can continue providing a welcoming space for local families. If you're able to, please choose this option.
Funded Community Place
We have a limited number of funded places available for families who would otherwise be unable to attend. If cost is a barrier right now, you're very welcome to book one of these places.
We have an incredible team of volunteers supporting our groups at Kin Collective and we're so thankful for the kindness and support that our volunteers and group attendees show each other. Kin is a space of kindness, free from judgement, and you will always receive a warm welcome. We are grateful to everyone for supporting and upholding these values.
How to find us: Our main Hub is at the Lochend Road Hall of Leith St Andrew's, next to Leith Links (EH6 8HT) which has a mixture of free and paid on street parking (please double check signage). It is also accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk which is also the nearest tram stop.
Entry is via the first gate on the right hand side of Lochend Road, where there is step free access and a bell at the blue door at the entrance.
Things to know about your visit to Kin Collective:
Ramp and step free access
Accessible toilet and baby change
Space to store prams and buggies
Advance booking is essential
We also have groups and classes running at Kin @Leith St James, entry via John's place - if you attend multiple sessions at Kin Collective please double check which venue your group or activity is taking place in.
Please make any additional requirements known to us.If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to support you attending please email us at info@kincollective.org and we will be happy to help.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Kin Starting Solids?
Kin Starting Solids takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 13:15.
Where is Kin Starting Solids taking place?
Kin Starting Solids is held at Kin Collective in Edinburgh (Lochend Road Hall, Leith, EH6 8HT).
How much are tickets for Kin Starting Solids?
Tickets for Kin Starting Solids range from £0 to £4. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Kin Starting Solids?
Tickets for Kin Starting Solids can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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