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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Float tickets are now on sale🤩 Excited to announce that you can now book your tickets for Float by Kerry Cleland and company. 📍Pleasance Theatre EICC Edinburgh Festival Fringe 🗓️ 9th - 22nd August (except Mondays) ⏰ Tues - Sat: 1pm - 4pm, Sun: 11.30-14:30 🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

⭐️New Starcatchers' podcast episode ⭐️ We're joined by artist Lucy Drever who shares simple, accessible ways to explore music and sound with young children. 🎧Listen to the episode ➡️ lnkd.in/e5QPnWUR

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» Series 5, Episode 1: Bringing music into everyday practice with artist Lucy Drever - Starcatchers

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

ISLAND reflections 🪩 ISLAND, Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte 's multi-sensory adventure for wee ones birth - 12 months is enjoying a lovely week of development with #Moray families. A huge thank you to all the families who are helping us to shape the show❤️ Don't miss your chance to see ISLAND at ⬇️

Dancers moving on a mirrored floor. Harpest up on a raised platform.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We have liftoff 🚀 Laaaunch! has landed at Polka Theatre Only 1 hour till our adventure of galactic proportions has its first performance, playing to a sold-out audience ⏰ There are a few remaining tickets 🎟️ Book your tickets ➡️ polkatheatre.com/event/laaaun... @dirliebane.bsky.social

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Less than a month until Laaaunch! takes off to Polka Theatre 🚀 Laaaunch! by Starcatchers and @dirliebane.bsky.social is an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans, heading to Polka Theatre as part of our 20th Birthday celebrations➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch/

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» Laaaunch! - Starcatchers

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Kicking off Starcatchers’ 20th birthday celebrations in the sweetest way possible with Graffiti Theatre Company 🎉 To celebrate 20 incredible years, we’re marking the occasion with 20 cakes (because honestly, who needs an excuse to eat cake!) 🧵⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Aren’t these photos by @solencollet just gorgeous? 🤩 Our #Expecting Something families have been busy creating a wee special something for families in #WesterHailes and Solen has captured the fun beautifully ❤️ More information about what they are creating coming soon 👀

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

#ICYMI We have exciting news ✨ We are thrilled that Float by Kerry Cleland and Company is part of the Made In Scotland Showcase. Fantastc to be part of such an exciting programme of events heading to the edfringe.bsky.social this year. 🔗 Find out more ➡️

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2026 Made in Scotland lineup revealed

The 18 shows will appear as part of Scotland’s performing arts showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A busy week of thinking, playing, making ✨ As we wrap up week one of our international residency exchange with Graffiti Theatre Company x BEAG residency team, Starcatchers artist Amie Burns-Walker shares a little insight into her learning journey so far.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Another ISLAND tour stop revealed 🤩 We are delighted that ISLAND by Starcatchers & Frozen Charlotte are heading to #LightTheBlueFestival , #Aberdeen's festival for & by young people running from the 2nd-14th June. Book your tickets for ISLAND ➡️ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/isl...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The secret is finally out 🤫 ISLAND by Starcatchers and FrozenCharlotte is heading to @edchildrensfest.bsky.social this May! We are delighted to be in amongst an exciting programme this year. Book your tickets to see ISLAND @fruitmarket.bsky.social ⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Today is #WorldPoetryDay 📃 Your wee one might not be reciting poetry yet, but they can still enjoy it! Try our #WeeInspirations Storytime Raps! Start a beat playing and read a rhyming story out loud in time to the music. Hey, presto, you’re a rap star 🎤 Explore ➡️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Celebrate TYA UK World Day of Theatre for BABIES, Children and Young People with us 🎉 👶 Today is all about ‘Staging the rights of children. Today. Everyday’. We’re celebrating the importance of ensuring that all children and young people, including, babies have access to arts and culture! 🧵⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that our project Cashback for Young Parents with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social is a partner in @cashbackscot.bsky.social Phase 7 🤩 We’re proud to be part of this national partnership and look forward to delivering meaningful impact over the next 3 years ⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We’re delighted that ISLAND will be in amongst an array of exciting performances heading to PlaygroundKent's brand-new #EarlyYears festival, which shines a spotlight on the creativity of babies, young children, and their families. Take a look at their exciting programme⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Only 3 days left to apply ⏳ If you are a young artist or creative person (25 and under) passionate about music who would like to develop your skills and experience, don't miss your chance to be Starcatchers' Sound Seekers Trainee 🎶 More at starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/sound-seekers-project-trainee/

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» Sound Seekers Project Trainee - Starcatchers

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Meet the amazing women behind the magic at Starcatchers this hashtag#InternationalWomensDay (but just a little bit younger 👶) ... we had to jump on this trend too🤭 🧵⬇️ #IWD2026 #ThisIsWho #DreamTeam

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Our fav books are swapping shelves for the catwalk this #WorldBookDay 😎 Which dressed up book is your favourite? ⬇️ Dressing up isn't just for us - books want to get involved too! Let your wee ones engage with books in a different way this #WorldBookDay by letting them dress their books up to impress

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

From concept to exploration ✨ It has been lovely to have the team together this week at Cumbernauld Theatre for a week of development for ISLAND, a new show created especially for babies from birth to 12 months, by Starcatchers & Frozen Charlotte in association with Imaginate. Meet the team ⬇️

A photo of the ISLAND team smiling at the camera

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🎉We are proud to feature in @together-sacr.bsky.social new State of Children's Rights Report 2026 Our case study demonstrates what it means to make children’s rights real in law, policy, practice – & crucially – culture. #SOCRR2026 Read the report ⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

⏳ Only two days left to apply! We’re looking for a Scotland-based female dancer or movement artist to join Float, a production by Kerry Cleland and company. 🔗 Find out more and apply ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/call-ou... ⏰ Friday 27th Feb, 5pm 🎥 by Ben Winger from Float 2025

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🐴 Celebrating the Lunar New Year? Try Active Storytelling! Wee ones don’t always sit still with a book but we can still share stories!✨ Gather objects in a bag or box that could help tell your story, & reveal them one by one as you act out the story📚 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

#ICYMI: The #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland sets out 5 headline recommendations to address the challenges babies face. Too often babies are overlooked. We're calling for a cross-government strategy for babies! 🧵⬇️ 📄 Read the Manifesto:https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/.../manifesto-for.../

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Wester Hailes Growing Communities @whgrowers.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and, if you have some spare seeds, bring them along for the swap. Supported by WHALE Arts, @starcatchersuk.bsky.social Wester Hailes, The WHY Project, Sunny Sundays, and The Health Agency.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Interested in working with us? ICYMI: We have shared 3 exciting opportunities for you to get involved in. Find out more and apply ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/about/jobs-o... 🧵Follow the thread ⬇️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

🥞 Is your wee one missing #PancakeDay2026? Wee ones love repetition—it helps them process & learn. So instead of more pancakes (though… why not? 😄), try a Dough Disco 🎶 Spread your dough, pop on your fave tunes & get those fingers dancing! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

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» Dough Disco - Starcatchers

You can make dough with flour and water, cornflour and conditioner, or use pre-made dough. Spread it out like a pancake then crank up your favourite tunes – it’s time to make your fingers ‘dance’ in…

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

❤️ Love was in the air at Play and Explore! Our little artists & their families got messy with baby grow painting using plant-based dyes, explored ice balls, berry mark-making, & enjoyed soft sensory play🔗 ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/starcat... @fifegingerbread.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🎶 Calling Young Creatives (25 & under) Are you passionate about music & want to develop your skills? We’re looking for a young artist or creative person (25 and under) who’s eager to learn, grow, & gain hands-on experience on our Sound Seeker project. Learn more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/sound-s...

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» Sound Seekers Project Trainee - Starcatchers

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🧠 Rough & tumble (big movement) play creates rich learning. Exploring big, physical movement together supports trust, communication, emotional expression, and wellbeing 🎨 Explore #WeeInspirations Tummy Tumbles idea ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-inspirations/wee-people-big-feelings-tummy-tumbles/

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢 Job opportunity The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland. 🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a... ⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

✨ Scotland-based female dancers & movement artists ✨ Starcatchers are seeking a performer to join the Float team for Fringe 2026 — a beautiful new show for babies birth–12 months by Kerry Cleland & company. 🔗 Find out more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/call-ou...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We're proud to be a member of the coalition of charities launching its #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland today. We urge all candidates standing in the upcoming Holyrood election to consider how their policies support babies. 📄 Read the Manifesto: lnkd.in/exQanfA4

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Manifesto for Babies in Scotland

The challenge we face - more than one in ten babies in the UK today are living in fear, confusion and distress. That’s more than 9,000 babies in Scotland.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Cuteness overload 🥹💛 These gorgeous photos are from our recent Cashback for Young Parents trip to @perthartgallery . ICYMI – they’ve launched a brand-new early years space, and as you can see, it was a huge hit with the wee ones! Huge thanks to the Perth Gallery for such a warm welcome 🫶

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Celebrate #SmallSizeDays with us ✨ It’s a chance to bring together young children & their families to celebrate the vital role of arts & creativity from birth. We believe every day is a Small Size Day, listen to our podcast exploring why the arts matter ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This #SmallSizeDay, there are lots of ways to explore creativity with your wee one. It doesn’t have to be a big event—why not try some of Starcatchers’ Wee Inspirations: simple, creative ideas that help you place your baby’s voice at the ❤️ of your play together ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

✨ We’re delighted to be taking part in this year’s #SmallSizeDays! ✨ From 30 Jan–1 Feb, Small Size Days celebrates performances, workshops & creative play for children 0–6, bringing young children, grown-ups & arts makers together to celebrate the arts from birth💛 🔍 ➡️ www.smallsizenetwork.org

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Discover a vibrant community at Small Size, where we unite the most impactful professional experiences in early years performing arts from diverse countries and cultural traditions. Our mission is to ...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

A wonderful day with the Starcatchers dream team 😍 No better way to get that #Mondaymotivation than by bringing the team together and bashing out our plans for 2026. And all at the beautiful Perth Art Gallery (whose Early Years section, if you haven't seen it, is superb - you need to visit! 🤩)

A photo of the Starcatchers team infront of a neon unicorn

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Rainy day, no problem ☔️ Did you know chalk makes stronger, brighter marks when wet? 🎨 Outline a puddle with chalk & see how your wee one chooses to play. A fun way to explore STEM while developing fine motor skills ➡️

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» Chalk Puddles - Starcatchers

Did you know chalk makes stronger, brighter marks when wet? Outline a puddle with chalk and see how your wee one chooses to play. Choose a puddle near home so its a quick walk back if you end up…

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

✨Exciting news ✨ We’re delighted to announce the artists selected to take part in the Graffiti BEAG–Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange. Congratulations to Roz McAndrew, Amie Burns-Walker, Nathalia Marques, Jo Dennehy 👏 Find out more ⬇️ www.graffiti.ie/news/graffit...

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Graffiti BEAG × Starcatchers International Residency Exchange: Meet the Artists

We are delighted to announce the artists who will take part in the BEAG–Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange, launching in 2026. We’re delighted to officially congratulate the…

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

That magical moment when your wee one connects with a performance ❤️ Our performances are tried and tested by the experts themselves - babies 👶 ICYMI, we’re touring THREE shows for ages birth–12 months in 2026: 🚀 Laaaunch! 🏝️ ISLAND 🌊 Float 👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more info 🎥by Ben Winger.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to explore food with your wee one? 🎨🥕 Try our #WeeInspirations Eat Your Own Art! Use raw veg as paintbrushes, mix yoghurt with a little natural food colouring, grab a large tray as your canvas & let the edible art begin➡️

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» Eat Your Art - Starcatchers

Raw veggies like broccoli, peppers and cucumber can be introduced from one year old – and they also make great paintbrushes! Mix yoghurt with a little natural food colouring , and grab a big tray as…

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

✨ Share your Starcatchers story! As we celebrate 20 years, we’d love to hear your memories — from productions and community projects to Creative Skills sessions. Big or small, your story matters 🫶 Share via the link, DM us, or email info@starcatchers.org.uk 🔗 forms.office.com/e/t8jeaP6FjQ

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Starting a new year always means taking time to reflect on the year gone by. As we reflect on the year gone by, we couldn’t resist sharing some of these wonderful moments from our projects, productions, and Early Years development programmes from last year 🤩 So much to be proud of! ❤️

Aerial performer on a ring dressed as the snow queen

Young child lies next to Laaaunch! performer

Young child wrapped in fabrics smiling at the camera

Young child absorbed watching performer singing into a microphone

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Only 4 days left to apply ⭐️ Starcatchers + Platform Glasgow seek an artist(s) to create a new early years experience for babies & young children as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026. 🗓 Deadline: Fri 9 Jan, 5pm 🔗 Apply now:

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» Starcatchers & Platform: Early Years Artist Residency - Starcatchers

Starcatchers and Platform are both celebrating their 20th Anniversaries in 2026. As part of our anniversary programmes, we would like to commission an Early Years Artist/s to develop a new and…

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Looking to refresh your practice this year? ✨ Whether you’re an Early Years practitioner or curious learner, the Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcast is packed with inspiring ideas—from schemas, to the Voice of the Baby. 🎧 Listen now ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ... 📸 Brian Hartley

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Starcatchers! 🎉 2026 is extra special—we turn 20! ✨ We’ve got lots of exciting surprises planned to celebrate… but since we’re terrible at keeping secrets 🤭 In 2026 we’re touring not 1, but 3 exciting shows for wee one's birth–12 months! : 🚀 Laaaunch!, 🏝️ ISLAND & 🌊 Float.

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Got wrapping paper, boxes or festive leftovers? 🎁 Turn them into something new with our #WeeInspirations. From junk mail mosaics to box burrows, there's lots of ideas to explore (plus ideas that give parents a well-deserved wee rest)➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

 🗓️ Starcatchers office is now closed until Mon 5 Jan 🎄 A huge thank you for your support this year — whether you joined one of our training sessions, experienced one of our performances, or became part of our community families in Fife or Wester Hailes. We’re so grateful for all your support ❤️

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We’re delighted to share our Starcatchers Annual Report 24/25, celebrating a year of inspiring creative experiences for babies, young children & their grown-ups across Scotland. 📖 starcatchers.org.uk/wp-content/u... A huge thank you to everyone who has supported & been part of the our journey

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We came last minute with our little boy — he was mesmerised by the singing. Thank you for an amazing night.” 💛 We’re still on a high from Narnia this weekend ✨ Step into the magic with Videographer Ben Winger's beautiful snapshot of the event 🤩 Huge thanks to our brilliant creative team

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