Play & Family Services

CALA Play & Family Services supports children and families primarily across Highland, and further afield when needed. We work within local communities to ensure support is available where it’s needed most, delivering play opportunities and family support shaped around the needs, interests and strengths of children and families.

With thanks to our funders, we work in partnership with other organisations and professionals including Highland Council, NHS Highland, Health Visitors, Community Service Workers, community groups, and local and national funders to provide joined-up, supportive services for families.

Our Play & Family Services team provides regular play sessions, family groups and tailored support, always putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.

For most of our sessions, there’s no need to book in advance—just come along and join in. You’ll find a list of what we currently have running below, along with full details on booking and how to take part. If you have any questions or would like support to attend, please contact the office for assistance.

About our groups

Play & Learn Sessions

Baby & Beyond Groups

Baby Massage

Community Toddler Group Visits

Over 100 Families attend our groups week!

Parent Comment

“This group is the highlight of my week. It has helped my confidence to also go to over groups!”

What's on currently

Every Tuesday (9.30am – 11am),
Merkinch Community Centre,
Inverness,
IV3 8AD.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Tuesday (1.30pm – 3pm)
Aviemore Community Hub
Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1PE

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Tuesday (10am – 11.30am)
Raigmore Community Centre
125 Ashton Rd,
Inverness,
IV2 3UY

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Tuesday (1pm-2.30pm)
Aviemore Community Hospital
Silverglades,
Aviemore,
PH22 1AJ

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Wednesday – (9.30am – 11am),

Community Village Hall

Seaforth Road,

Muir of Ord,

IV6 7TA

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Wednesday (1pm – 1.30pm),
15 Perrins Rd,
Alness
IV17 0SX

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Wednesday (10am-11.30am),
Kinmylies Janitor’s House,
Kinmylies Primary School,
Inverness,
IV3 8PB

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Wednesday (1pm – 2.30pm),
Dingwall Community Centre,
Tulloch St,
Dingwall,
IV15 9JZ

Every Thursday (9.30am – 11am)
Raigmore Community Centre,
125 Ashton Rd,
Inverness,
IV2 3UY

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Thursday (1pm – 2.30pm),
Nairn Community Centre,
King St,
Nairn
IV12 4BQ

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Friday (9.30am – 11am),
James Cameron Centre
14 Limetree Ave,
Dalneigh,
Inverness,

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Every Friday (10am – 11am),
James Cameron Centre,
14 Limetree Ave,
Inverness,
IV3 5RH

NO BOOKING REQUIRED