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Dear Reader 

Welcome to our bumper Summer issue. 

We have gathered together a host of fun activities and events to keep 

your family entertained over the summer holidays in our WOW, What’s on 

and Where, section. There are many more great events going on across 

our region that we could not fit into this issue which you can find by 

checking out our website www.primarytimes.net/glasgow. 

Glasgow’s libraries and museums have some fabulous free activities 

planned for children including the Big Friendly Read Challenge, you can 

enjoy learning about food with the Tesco downloadable activities, visit 

Dean Castle Country Park for action packed fun, check out the indoor 

beach at Buchanan Galleries, venture into Fife to see what is going on, 

take part in the Resonate Festival, enjoy lunch at Frankie & Benny’s, enrol 

your children in a fun summer camp and so much more. 

Other regular features include Box Office which offers theatre 

productions perfect for the under 12s plus eight fantastic competitions 

for you to enter with some great prizes to be won. 

We hope you have a wonderful fun-filled summer holiday. 

Marion, Linda, Linsey, Sally & Linda 

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6 WOW: What’s 

on Where 

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Fun in the Sun! 

27 Pinboard 

27 Vouchers 

28 Box Office 

30 Competitions 

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4NEWS & VIEWS 

News & Views 

Do you have news that might interest other parents or teachers? We’d love to hear about it! 

Email marion@schoolspublishing.co.uk 

GLASGOW FORT SHOPPING CENTRE BRINGS THE 

MAGIC OF READING TO LIFE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN 

More than 250 children from schools 

in Glasgow were invited to Glasgow 

Fort Shopping Centre last week to take 

part in a storytelling session, aimed at 

helping them fall in love with reading. 

The session was part of the National 

Literacy Trust’s Young Readers 

Programme, in partnership with 

Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre. The 

programme encourages children 

under the age of 11 to read for fun in 

their spare time, which can have an 

important impact on their literacy 

skills. Recent research from the 

National Literacy Trust revealed that 

children who read every day outside 

the classroom are five times more likely 

to read above the expected level for 

their age than those who never read 

outside class. 

Over the past few months, pupils 

from Sunnyside Primary School, St 

Philomena’s Primary School and St 

Timothy’s Primary School have taken 

part in three literacy-focused events 

where they learned how to choose 

Children of Sunnyside Primary School. 

New eLibrary service launched 

Primary Times SUMMER ISSUE 

books they will enjoy and selected 

three to take home for free. The project 

culminated in an event at Glasgow 

Fort Shopping Centre, where pupils 

took part in literacy-focused activities, 

including a storytelling session. 

Pupils were taken on a behind-thescenes 

tour of WH Smith where they 

were given the chance to quiz staff 

on their favourite fictional stories and 

characters. 

New for this year, Glasgow Fort 

Shopping Centre is running a 

competition to find the area’s young 

‘Reading Hero’. The competition will 

reward local children under the age of 

12 who have gone above and beyond 

to inspire others to read. Perhaps they 

help their brother or sister to read or 

love reading stories to family members. 

One winner from Glasgow will receive 

two £100 National Book Tokens; one for 

them and one for their school. Parents, 

guardians or anyone inspired by a local 

child can nominate them by visiting 

www.glasgowfort.com/ReadingHero. 

CultureNL has launched a new eLibrary service 

across North Lanarkshire for instant access to a 

wide range of digital resources. The free service provides customers with 

an online library to download resources anywhere, at any time. 

People living in North Lanarkshire, as well as those who work or study in 

the area, can use the free online service for access to eBooks, eMagazines 

and eAudiobooks, as well as a wide range of other digital resources. 

To use the service, customers should visit culturenl.co.uk/elibrary and 

simply choose “Join Online”. 


All human beans are invited to Glasgow libraries this 

summer to join in the Big Friendly Read. 

Glasgow’s 33 libraries are taking part in this year’s Roald Dahl themed Tesco Bank 

Summer Reading Challenge, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s 

birthday, and we’re planning lots of Phizz-Whizzing fun. 

Starting on Saturday 25th June and running until Saturday 6th August, this year’s 

challenge is a great way of keeping up children’s reading skills over the summer 

holidays, opening up a world of fun and adventure to stop boredom setting in. 

It’s really easy to get involved with this year’s challenge. Just head to your local 

library, sign up and read six books – you choose how quickly you read your 6 

books and there is no upper limit on how many you read. 

Children can choose any books that appeal and our libraries will have lots of Roald 

Dahl books too, as who can resist reading James and the Giant Peach or the BFG? 

There are splendiferous rewards for those taking part and there are some fantastic 

packs with limited edition cards to collect. Plus there is a special pre-school 

challenge for younger children, particularly 

those starting school in August. 

Pop in to your local library and pick up the 

challenge pack to get started, or more details at 

www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries 

In need of 

some summer 

holiday fun? 

Between the 27th of June and the 12th 

of August, The Language Hub will be 

running a summer holiday camp with 

lots of different activities: Arts&crafts, 

book workshops, language immersion 

and learning sessions. Costs vary 

between activities starting at £5,- per 

child, 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00, extra 

hours possible. 

For more information see 

www.thelanguagehub.co.uk or 

contact us directly at 

The Language Hub children’s 

bookshop and language school, 

52 Keith Court, Glasgow G11 6QW, 

0141 258 2700. 

Rookie Rockstars are a 

hit at Maxie! 

The families of pupils at Maxwellton 

Primary School in East Kilbride were 

treated to a fabulous rock concert with a 

difference recently. 

Rookie Rockstars is an initiative that was 

created to give children the opportunity 

to work with professional musicians and 

singers to learn original songs, record a CD 

and perform in a concert - a programme 

designed to embrace the 4 capacities of 

Curriculum for Excellence, with a strong 

anti-bullying message. 

The children enjoyed learning songs with 

the Rockers, and put on a great show at the 

end of the week. 

For more info go to rookierockstars.org.uk

The Alliance Française de Glasgow is the official French language and cultural 

centre for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. 

We offer French courses for adults, teenagers and children of all levels throughout the year. Our 

teachers are all qualified native French speakers. 

Our classes are complemented by various cultural events such as film screenings, wine-tastings, 

talks, exhibitions. Our multimedia library provides a large selection of books, DVDs and 

magazines suitable for all levels. A bientôt à l’AF Glasgow! 

0141 331 4080 www.afglasgow.org.uk 


WHAT’S ON WHERE 

WOW! 

What’s on where... 

We check listings carefully but event details and prices may be 

subject to change. Please always check with the venue. 

14 May – 4 September 

GIFTS FOR THE GODS: ANIMAL 

MUMMIES REVEALED 

Unravel the mystery of Ancient Egyptian animal 

mummies. From crocodiles to cats and jackals to 

birds, discover how the Egyptians used the animal 

mummies as gifts for the gods. Discover why 

animals were so important to the Egyptians and 

what lies beneath the bandages of the mummies 

through X-rays and CT scans. Find out how 

Victorian explorers led the discovery ,excavation, 

collection and research into this little-known 

subject. Cost £5, concessions £3, under 16s free. 

T: 0141 276 9599 

www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk 

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle 

Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG 

2 June – 31 July 

SCOTSTYLE EXHIBITION 

A showcase of the one-hundred ‘best’ buildings 

from Scotland’s last one-hundred years. One of 

over 400 events taking place across Scotland 

in 2016 as part of the Festival of Architecture 

celebrations. Free entry. 10am-5pm. 

T: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org 

New Lanark Mills, ML11 9DB 

2 June – 12 August 

BUILDING SCOTLAND EXHIBITION 

Visit this travelling exhibition to gain a 

fascinating insight into the diverse materials 

that have been the building blocks of Scotland’s 

traditional villages and cities and their relevance 

today. In Association with Historic Environment 

Scotland. Free entry. 10am-5pm. 



15 June 

BADGER WATCH AT PALACERIGG 

Come along to our Badger Watch where you can 

learn more about their lifestyle, and hopefully get 

to observe these animals in their natural habitat. 

8-11pm. Booking essential. T: 01236 780636 

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Palacerigg 

Country Park, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU 

16 June – 15 September 

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE GRADUATE SHOW 

This exhibition features a range of specially 

selected creative work from a variety of disciplines 

that have been developed and produced by Art 

and Design students from Ayrshire College. T: 

01563 554300 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com 

The Dick Institute, Elmbank Ave, 

Kilmarnock, KA1 3BU 

WHERE DID YOU CRAWL OUT FROM? 

Come and gaze at the ‘herds’ of woodlice. Can you 

spot the ‘cheetah’ of the forest floor: the deadly 

centipede? 11am-1pm. Booking essential. 

T: 0141 287 5064 www.damstodarnley.org 

Dams to Darnley Country Park, Corselet 

Road, Darnley, G53 7RN 

FLUTTERBY BUTTERFLY 

Explore our amazing and famous collection of 

butterflies and make you very own butterfly hat! 

Sessions at 11am-12pm & 2-3pm. Suitable for 5s 

and under. Booking required. 

T: 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk 

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) 

200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill 

Industrial Estate, Glasgow G53 7NN 

THINK SCIENCE 

Riverside celebrates the Glasgow Science Festival 

with science show from Think Science, Inspiration 

and experimentation for all science boffins out 

there! 11.30am-1.30pm. 


Riverside Museum, 100, Pointhouse Place, 

Glasgow, G3 8RS 

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE 


How did the sailors get a tiny ship inside a bottle? 

THE INDOOR BEACH 

Explore our magnificent ship models and raise 

a hat to the bygone years of Glasgow’s amazing 

Bring the kids along to Buchanan Galleries this 

shipbuilding industry. Then try and make a 

summer for a bucketful of fun at the Indoor 

ship in the bottle or create a message that you 

Beach, in support of Glasgow Children’s Hospital 18 June 

could send over the waves to loved ones in far off 

Charity. With tonnes of golden sand and colourful WINDOW WONDERS 

places. This workshop explores both science and 

surroundings, it’s the perfect place to keep the Using Mackintosh’s mastery of light and colour, engineering and you will use every-day recycled 

family entertained during the summer holidays, create a faux-stained glass panel from the craft items. 1-3pm. Booking required. 

whatever the weather! Entry £2. 11am-5pm. materials provided. Sessions at 11am-12.30pm & T: 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk 

T: 0141 333 9898 

1.30-3.30pm. T: 0141 287 0500 


www.buchanangalleries.co.uk 



Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan Street, Scotland Street School Museum, 


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LAUNCHING 

JULY 2016 

Come face to face with 

Jambi and Baginda – 

Edinburgh Zoo’s pair of 

critically endangered 

Sumatran tigers in their 

new enclosure, featuring 

a spectacular ground level 

walkthrough tunnel! 

© ROB MCDOUGALL 

edinburghzoo.org.uk/tigertracks 

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BADGER WATCH 

An evening walk to the badger viewing area, 

learning about badgers as you go, with the 

chance to view badgers, bats and other nocturnal 

animals. Suitable for ages 8+. Booking essential. 

Cost £8 adults, £4 children. 6.30-10pm. 

T: 01555 665262 

www.thefallsofclyde.eventbrite.com 

Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, Dye Works, 

New Lanark Road, Lanark, ML11 9DB 

18 – 19 June 

P1 SCOTTISH GRAND PRIX OF THE SEA 

The P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea, co-hosted 

by Inverclyde Council and Riverside Inverclyde, 

will deliver a weekend of thrilling marine 

motorsport, with a fleet of P1 Panther race 

boats and around 40 jet skis competing in the P1 

SuperStock and AquaX UK championships. From 

10am on both days. Free event. 

T: 020 7935 4977 www.p1superstock.co.uk 

The Esplanade, Greenock, PA16 7SD 

PEHCHAAN: ART FROM ANOTHER INDIA 

Family friendly exhibition preview of a new 

collection of North Indian art. 2-4pm. The 

collection will be on display until 30 July. 

T: 0845 330 3501 www.tramway.org 

Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE 

19 June 

AYR CAR BOOT SALE & MARKET 

Indoor and outdoor car boot sale and market. 

9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 

www.spookerection.com Ayr Racecourse, 2 

Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JE 


DEN BUILDING 

Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear 

Grylls. 1-3pm. T: 01475 540 505 

www.finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country 

Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ 

HORRIBLE HEEDIE 

Join The Heedie for this fun and fear filled 

interactive tour around Scotland Street School 

Museum. Learn about the Mackintosh influence 

on the school, the pupils who came here and the 

community that was on the doorstep. 12-1.45pm. 

Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 

www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland 

Street School Museum, 225, Scotland 

Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB 

FIRST PEOPLE 

We will be looking closely at our mysterious 

carved stone balls. Where were they found? 

What might they have been used for? A chance 

to handle these ancient artefacts and play our 

guessing game. 1.30-4pm. 

T: 0141 276 9599 


Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, 

Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8A 

LOCH ARDINNING FAMILY DAY 

A wonderful day for all the family with naturethemed 

events running all afternoon. 12-4pm. 

T: 0141 776 5506 

www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk 

Loch Ardinning, Glasgow, G62 

FAMILY MAN FUN DAY 

The free, fun way to spend Father’s Day. This 

event offers something for every member of the 

family, from the Tot and Toddlers Zone to Get 

Outdoors. Enjoy the Mascot Race and plenty of 

activities. 12-4pm. T: 01698 452214 

www.hamilton-park.co.uk Hamilton Park 

Racecourse, Bothwell Rd, Hamilton, ML3 0DW 


GIBSON STREET GALA 

Great entertainment and fun for all the family. 

You can expect an array of entertainment and 

events including children’s activities, artists’ 

displays, stalls and delicious food. 

www.gibsonstgala.co.uk Gibson Street, 

Glasgow, G12 

GARLANDS 

Drop in workshop suitable for all ages. 2-4pm. 

Free event. Make a colourful fabric and paper 

garland inspired by the garlands in Pehchaan. 




BUG HUNT QUIZ 

Explore the Chatelherault Visitor Centre in search 

of the creepy crawlies that lurk around every 

corner! Use special magnifiers to help solve the 

great mystery. Quiz sheet and prize available 

from reception. Cost £1.50. Suitable for ages 5–12 

years. T: 01698 426213 

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk 

Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle Rd, 

Ferniegair, Hamilton, ML3 7UE 

25 June 

FAMILY BADGER WATCH 




animals. Perfect for a younger audience, suitable 

for ages 5+. Booking essential. Cost £8 adults, £4 

children. 6.30-10pm. T: 01555 665262 




SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 

This year’s theme is Roald Dahl and there will be 

themed workshops and lots of fun activities for 

children of all ages! Free event. 10am-4pm. 

T: 01355 236 644 


Calderglen Conservatory, Calderglen 

Country Park, Strathaven Road, 

East Kilbride, G75 0QZ 

BUMBLEBEE SAFARI 

How many different bumblebees will we discover 

buzzing about the walled garden? Find out about 

bumblebees and how you can help them as 

we take a short walk among the flowers. 2.30- 

3.15pm. Booking essential. 

T: 0141 956 6586 

www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk 

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, G62 8EL 

OUT OF AFRICA 

Join us to celebrate African history with a vibrant 

day of dance, performance, traditional craft, food 

and fashion. 11am-4pm. 




DEADLY DINOSAURS 

Travel away back in time to meet and learn about 

the most dangerous animals to roam the planet! 

Sessions at 11am-12pm & 2-3pm. Suitable for 5s 

and under. Free event however booking essential. 

T: 0141 276 9300 

www.glasgowlife.org.uk 




CARICATURES 

We want to make a giant caricature! Why not 

help us create our ‘Big Heid’ we want to add some 

wacky hair and funny features! 1-3.30pm. 

T: 0141 276 0788 www.events.glasgowlife. 

org.uk People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, 

Glasgow, G40 1AT 

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WEST END FESTIVAL 

Fabulous fun filled family market. Plants and arts 

& crafts sales, homebaking, tea & coffee, BBQ, 

art gallery and musical entertainment from the 

resident band. Children’s activities including 

the Animal Man’s mini zoo, a bouncy castle, face 

painting and sow & grow all taking place within 

the secret garden from 12-3pm. 

T: 0141 334 6888 

www.glasgowwestend.co.uk 

The Coach House Trust, 84 Belmont Lane, 

Kelvinbridge, G12 8EN 

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 

LAUNCH EVENT 

Join Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol of 

Macastory for the launch our Summer Reading 

Challenge. The duo weave their storytelling 

magic through hilarious song, rap and largerthan-life 

characters. 2pm. Free event but booking 

essential. T: 01563 554300 




25 – 26 June 

A CELEBRATION OF ROALD DAHL 

Come along and celebrate the centenary of Roald 

Dahl’s birth. T: 01355 261 000 


East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, 

East Kilbride, G74 4DU 

SUMMER FEST 2016 

Come and try a variety of activities including 

circus skills and, arts & crafts and pottery. 12- 

5pm. T: 01355 261 000 Details as above. 

STRATHAVEN MODEL AIRSHOW 

Some of the best pilots from both associations 

will be demonstrating and displaying the best 

large model aircrafts from up and down the 

country. 10am-5pm. Cost £7 adults, £4 children. 

T: 078 6034 5613 

www.largemodelassociation.com 

Strathaven Airfield, Strathaven, ML10 6RW 


SUMMER HOLIDAYS GUIDED TOURS 

Enjoy the perfect family day out this summer with 

daily guided tours of the village. 

T: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org New 

Lanark Mills, ML11 9DB 

25 June – 4 September 

HIGH DIVING PIRATES 

Shiver me timbers, the High Diving Pirates 

are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW for Season 

2016! These daring pirates have been perfecting 

their stunts and diving skills and hit our shores 

this June, for the whole of the summer season. 

With 80ft high acrobatics and death defying 

somersaults to wow the crowd you don’t want 

to miss this fantastic show! T: 01698 333777 

www.scotlandsthemepark.com Strathclyde 

Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT 

26 June 

WE ARE NOT REMOVING 

Find out more about the Glasgow Rent Strikes 

with a 10-minute performance in our Victorian 

Street, focusing on the work of Mary Barbour. Get 

you placards at the ready! Performances at 12, 

1, 2 & 3pm. 




Market & Carboot 

Ayr Racecourse 

Come and join in!! 

Clear out 

unwanted 

items 

Make money 

Make friends 

Have fun! 

Every Sunday 

No booking, just turn up from 8am 

Tel: 01768 895032 



9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



ANIMALS AND BIRDS 


Free event. Find and draw as many animals as you 

can to create a large collaborative scene. 



ICE AGE CHARACTER VISIT 

An opportunity to meet and greet your favourite 

characters from the Ice Age films. Appearances 

last 30 minutes at the following times: 11am, 12, 

1, 2.30 & 3.30pm. T: 0141 333 9898 

www.buchanangalleries.co.uk 

Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan Street, 

Glasgow, G1 2FF 

27 June – 1 July 

NATIONAL INSECT WEEK 

Meet some bugs including cockroaches and 

stick insects up-close and personal, and then 

have a go at making your own crafty little 

critters. Please note these activities are weather 

dependent. 11.30am-4pm. T: 01355 236 644 

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Calderglen 

Conservatory, Calderglen Country Park, 

Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ 


INVENTION INSPECTION 

Discover the science behind transport and 

experiment with creative materials this summer 

at Riverside. 





PIRATE TREASURE HUNTS 

Search for the treasure and receive a bag of 

chocolate coins as a prize. 11-11.45am. Cost £3 per 

child. Booking essential. 

T: 0141 357 3699 www.thetallship.com 

The Tall Ship at Riverside, 150, Pointhouse 

Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 

PIRATE ACTIVITIES 

Daily Pirate activities from digging buried 

treasure, pirate crafts and treasure map making! 

All activities free. 12-3pm. No need to pre-book. 

Details as above 


SUMMER DINOSAUR HUNT 

Come along and join in the fun, search the 

Conservatory, gardens and zoo for the missing 

bones and fossils to complete the prehistoric trail. 

Cost £1.50. T: 01355 236 644 




28 – 30 June 

HOT AIR BALLOONS 

Summer craft workshop. 1-3pm. Cost £3.50 per 

child or £2 with a Visitor Centre ticket. Booking 

essential. 



30 June 







children. 6.30-10pm. T: 01555 665262 




ACTIVITY DAYS 

Take part in activities such as the egg spoon 

race, sack race, snakes and ladders, croquet and 

giant connect four. Each child will also receive 

an outdoor activity sheet to take away. Drop in, 

spaces limited to 24 children per session. Cost £3 

per child. Suitable for 5–12 years or younger if 

assisted by an adult. Sessions at 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm. 

T: 01698 426213 




TRACKS AND TRAILS 

Help the Rangers to track animals through the 

forest. 1-3pm. T: 01475 540 505 



2 July 

GO WILD WITH DRAGONFINDER 

Learn how to pond dip looking for frogs, toad 

and newts or help to make seed bombs and plant 

wildflowers to help celebrate National Meadows 

day. 11am-3pm. 

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk 

St Maurice’s Pond, Westfield, G68 

LUSS HIGHLAND GATHERING 

Highland games featuring pipe band, caber 

tossing, Highland dancing, running, hill race, tug 

o’ war, children’s races, craft & food stalls. 

T: 01389-762854 

www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk 

Luss Games Field, Luss, G83 8NX 

FAMILY FUN IN THE FOREST 

There will be lots of fun activities including den 

building, campfire, storytelling, face-painting, 

arts and crafts, bushcraft and a treasure hunt - all 

in beautiful, natural surroundings in the fresh air. 

No charge for participation. 12-4pm. T: 07969 

072024 www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk 

Boden Boo, Ferry Road, Erskine, PA8 6AX 

3 July 

FAMILY FUN DAY 

Have a fun day out with large arena events, 

stalls, bouncy castles, craft fair with live music 

and children’s entertainment in the Courtyard. 

12-4pm. T: 01355 236 644 






9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



TRUCK PANELS 


Free event. Inspired by the panels in Pehchaan, 

create your own panel using self-adhesive vinyl 

film. T: 0845 330 3501 www.tramway.org 


4 – 5 July 

CRAZY CARTOONS AND CARICATURES 

Join cartoon and caricature artist Neil Smith for 

a creatively crazy day of cartooning! Draw some 

famous faces in the morning with an introduction 

to portraits and caricatures and then paint your 

crazy creations in the afternoon to take home. 

Suitable for ages 5-7 years. 10am-4pm. Cost £10. 

T: 01294 274059 

www.harbourartscentre.com Harbour 

Arts Centre, 14-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, 

KA12 8PZ 

5 July 

SERENDIPITY ART CLASSES 

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A range of fun events every Tuesday 

and Thursday during the holidays. 

All events are FREE unless otherwise stated. 

TRANSFORMERS 

Tue 5 & Thu 7 July · 1.30pm-3pm · £2 

Take home your very own caterpillar and watch 

it transform into a beautiful Painted Lady. 

WINGED WONDERS 

12 July & 11 Aug · 1.30pm-3pm 

Eyes to the skies as we go bird spotting. Get 

to know your Dunnock from your Chaffinch, 

binoculars provided. 

MINIBEAST MADNESS 

Thu 14 July & Tue 9 Aug 

1.30pm-3pm 

Discover the beasties buzzing, 

crawling and slithering their 

way through the woods. 

DIPPING AT THE DEAN 

Tue 19 July · 1.30pm-3pm 

Delve into the watery depths of our ponds to 

discover what lurks beneath! 

TRACKS & TRAILS 

Thu 21 July · 1.30pm-3pm 

Put your senses to the test and uncover the secret 

world of some of the elusive creatures in 

the park. 

WOODLAND ART 

Tue 26 July · 1.30pm-3pm 

Get creative with nature and take 

part in our arty challenges. 

FOOD FOR FREE 

Thu 28 July · 1.30pm-3pm 

Tickle your taste-buds 

as we go foraging 

and cook up some 

delicious woodland recipes. 

BIRDS ‘N’ BOXES 

Tue 2 Aug · 1.30pm-3pm 

Build a cosy bird box for the our feathered 

friends in the countrypark. 

RAFTIN DAFT 

Thu 4 Aug 

1.30pm-3pm 

Will Captain Spud 

safely sail the 

choppy waters of 

the Dean? Come and 

put your raft building 

skills to the test. 

PRE- BOOKING 

IS ADVISED 

T: 01563 554734 

eastayrshireleisure.com 



THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 

KIDS’ ZONE 

SCOTTISH FOOD VILLAGE 

HIGHLAND DANCING 

WORLDS HIGHLAND GAMES 

Friday 12 & Saturday 13 

AUGUST 2016 

Glasgow Green 

BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR BEST PRICES 

theworlds.co.uk 0141 353 8000 

@glasgowworlds 

WorldPipeBandChampionships 

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paints, pencils, felt tips etc. and paper, tissue, 

collage, participants will get creative learning 

different art techniques through playing and 

experimenting in a fun, relaxed and supportive 

environment. All equipment and materials are 

included. Suitable for ages 9-12 years. 10.30am- 

12pm. Cost £10 per class. 

www.serendipityliz.co.uk 


5 – 7 July 

MAKE YOUR OWN UNDERWATER 

WORLD 



essential. 



TRANSFORMERS - BUTTERFLIES IN 

DISGUISE 

Take home your very own caterpillar and watch it 

transform into a beautiful Painted Lady. Booking 

advisable. 1.30-3pm. Cost £2 per caterpillar. 

T: 01563 554734 


Dean Castle & Country Park, Dean Road, 

Kilmarnock, KA3 1XB 

6 July 

RECYCLING HEROES 

An interactive creative learning experience 

written around the principles of ‘Reduce, Reuse 

and Recycle’. Through a fun and informative 

drama workshop led by the fearless ‘Bag Girl’, 


participants are encouraged to find their own 

inner recycling hero and rid the town of the 

menacing Rubbish Monsters! Suitable for ages 

5-8 years. 10am. Cost £3.50. 

T: 0141 577 4956 

www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk 

Eastwood Park Theatre, Rouken Glen Road, 

Giffnock, G46 6UG 

CRAFT WORKSHOPS 

Crafts include plaster and ceramic painting, sun 

catchers, wind chimes, badge, fridge magnet and 

key ring making. All materials supplied. Cost £1 – 

£3 dependant on craft. Suitable for 5–12 years old 

or younger if accompanied by an adult. 2-4pm. 

T: 01355 236 644 




6 – 10 July 

ACTIVITY DAYS 








T: 01698 426213 




KIDS VOLUNTEER DAY 

A fun, active and mucky day working with the 

animal keepers in Katie Bairdie’s farm. We’ll be 

doing a lot of practical work such as feeding, 

mucking out and checking all the animals are 

healthy and happy. Booking essential. Suitable 

for ages 8-16 years. 12-4pm. T: 01236 720047 




SCAVENGER HUNT 

Use the clue sheet to find the answers. Prize for 

completing the course. Suitable for children ages 

5-10 years. 1-3pm. T: 01475 540 505 



8 July 

BAT ROOST COUNT 

Take part in the National Bat Monitoring 

Programme and count how many bats stay in 

Mugdock’s pipistrelle roost. 9.30pm. Booking 

essential. T: 0141 956 6100 



9 July 

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY 

Wear your wellies and help take care of 

Merkland Local Nature Reserve, children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 10.30am-12pm. 

T: 0141 956 6100 



10 July 



9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



MELA ON YOUR DOORSTOP 

Get a taste of Glasgow Mela in the southside. 

12-4pm. T: 0845 330 3501 www.tramway.org 


ROLLER DISCO 

Superfunk Roller Disco brings you the funkiest 

roller disco around. Come along and whiz around 

the room to the sounds of the DJ. 10am-4pm. Cost 

£6 per person. T: 0141 577 4956 

www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk 

Eastwood Park Theatre, Rouken Glen Road, 

Giffnock, G46 6UG 

LOOKING AFTER SMALL FURRY 

ANIMALS 

A fun and informative course for children and 

adults alike. Learn how to choose, home, feed 

and take care of a range of furry pets such as 

rabbits, guinea pigs and gerbils. Cost £5 per child. 




11 July 







T: 01355 236 644 




11 – 12 July 

SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH 

ROALD DAHL 

Get wacky with Willy Wonka, have fun with 

Fantastic Mr Fox and get crafty with the 

enormous crocodile at our Roald Dahl themed 

arts and crafts. Activities include mask making, 

puppet making, drawing, collage and other arts 

and crafts. Suitable for ages 5-7 years. 10-11am. 

Cost £6 for 2 sessions. T: 01294 274059 

www.harbourartscentre.com 

Harbour Arts Centre, 14-116 Harbour Street, 

Irvine, KA12 8PZ 

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a bucketful 

of fun 

at the 

INDOOR 

BEACH 

Ground Floor 

(opposite River Island) 

4th June – 14th August 

11am – 5pm 

in support of 

£2 PER CHILD FOR 30 MINS PLAY 

with £1 going to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. 

Charity number: SC007856 

buchanangalleries.co.uk 

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11 – 13 July 

SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOP 

Join this special 3 day workshop where you will 

work as a team to create your very own, original 

musical to be performed in front of an invited 

audience. The workshop will include guidance on 

generating original ideas, song writing and script 

creation and by the end, you’ll be a performer in a 

brand new musical! 10am-4pm. Suitable for ages 

10-18 years. Cost £45. T: 01563 554900 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com The Palace 

Theatre, 9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BN 

11 – 15 July 

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE 

FACTORY DRAMA EVENT 

Have you got your Golden Ticket? Join Charlie and 

Grandpa Joe as they enter the mystical magical 

world of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. An 

adventurous week filled with drama & comedy 

with a performance at the end. Suitable for ages 

7-11 years. Cost £35. 10am-4pm. T: 01294 274059 

www.harbourartscentre.com Harbour Arts 

Centre, 14-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ 

12 July 

ZOOLAB 

Get a hands-on approach to reading with Zoolab 

this summer! Zoolab are bringing Roald Dahl 

themed animal handling themed sessions to 

help us celebrate the Big Friendly Read in East 

Ayrshire. Booking essential. 11am-12pm. 

T: 01290 427710 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com Rothesay 

House, 1 Greenholm Road, Cumnock, KA18 1LH 

WINGED WONDERS 

Eyes to the skies as we go bird spotting and 

you get to know your Swift from your Swallow. 

Binoculars provided. Booking advisable. 1.30- 

3pm. Free event. T: 01563 554734 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com Dean Castle 

& Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock, 

KA3 1XB 

12 – 14 July 

MAKE YOUR OWN JUNGLE/JURASSIC 

WORLD 



essential. T: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org 


13 July 

CLEVER CAMOUFLAGE 

Find out how some creatures use camouflage 

to hide away at Baron’s Haugh. We will then 

be working out ways to camouflage ourselves. 

Expect to get mucky. 2-4pm. Cost £2 for adults, 

£1 for children, RSPB members free. Booking 

essential. T: 0141 331 0993 

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Baron’s 

Haugh, Manse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2PZ 



world of some the Voe’s most elusive creatures. 

1.30-3pm. www.eastayrshireleisure.com 

Catrine Voes Local Nature Reserve, KA5 







T: 01355 236 644 




14 July 

MINIBEAST MADNESS 

Discover more about the beasties buzzing, 

crawling and slithering their way through the 

woods. Booking advisable. 1.30-3pm. Free event. 

T: 01563 554734 www.eastayrshireleisure.com 



14 – 15 July 

SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOP 

This workshop is your chance to create songs and 

stories as part of a group and to learn ways to 

combine your great ideas with other participants 

great ideas to make something even greater! 

The workshop will focus on storytelling and song 

writing for young people. 10am-4pm. Suitable 

for ages 5-9 years. Cost £30. T: 01563 554900 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com The Palace 

Theatre, 9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BN 

15 July 

ZOOLAB 

Get a hands-on approach to reading with Zoolab 

this summer! Zoolab are bringing Roald Dahl 

themed animal handling themed sessions to 

help us celebrate the Big Friendly Read in East 

Ayrshire. Booking essential. 2-3pm. 




16 July 

GREEN MAN CLAY CRAFT 

Choose a tree you think looks interesting, give it 

a face and watch the woods come to life! Sculpt 

your own Green Man using clay, twigs and leaves. 

Cost £3. Sessions at 12.30, 2 & 3.30pm. Suitable 

for 5–12 years old or younger if accompanied by 

an adult. 2-4pm. T: 01698 426213 




LOCH LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES 

The Games are a traditional Highland Games 

and hosts the official SGA Heavyweight World 

Championship (Ball, Hammer and Caber 

Weights) and the Scottish 80 metre Running 

Championship. www.visit-lochlomond.com 

Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond, G83 

17 July 

KINLOCHARD GATHERING 

Events include the Clanranald Jacobean 

re-enactment as the main event. Other events 

include pipe bands Highland dancers, search & 

rescue demos, storytelling by Paraig MacNeil. 

Starts 12 noon. www.kinlochard.org 

Kinlochaird, FK8 



9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



ROSNEATH PENINSULA HIGHLAND 

GATHERING 

Traditional Highland games. Starts 12.30pm. 

www.rosneathgames.co.uk 

Howie Park, Rosneath, G84 0RJ 

HEAVY HORSE SHOW 

Take to the fields to watch horses compete in a 

range of events including ‘Clydesdale Ridden’ and 

‘Turnout’ (riding with carriages). Come face-toface 

with equines in all shapes and sizes including 

Clydesdales, Shetlands, Highlands and donkeys. 

Enjoy free horse rides, visit our 1950s farm and 

make horse inspired crafts. T: 03001 236 789 

www.nms.ac.uk National Museum of Rural 

Life, East Kilbride, G76 9HR 

Highland Wildlife Park, 

only 7 miles from Aviemore 

#eatsdulldays 

EATS DULL 

DAYS OUT FOR 

BREAKFAST 

highlandwildlifepark.org.uk 

@HighlandWPark 

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BUTTERFLY NET WORKSHOP 

AND BUG HUNT 

Join the rangers for an afternoon making your 

own butterfly sweep net to catch butterflies and 

other insects. After you have made and decorated 

your net head out to the reserve with the ranger 

for a minibeast hunt. Suitable for ages 4+. Cost £8 

per net. 2-4pm. Booking essential. 

T: 01555 665262 


Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, Dye Works, New 

Lanark Road, Lanark, ML11 9DB 

BACK IN TIME DAY 

Step back in time for a day of 1820’s family fun at 

New Lanark’s first Back in Time Experience. Free 

entry. T: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org 


TABLE-TOP OBJECTS 

Make a series of small tactile sculptures that 

relate to each other. Free drop in workshop 

suitable for all ages. 2-4pm. T: 0845 330 3501 

www.tramway.org Tramway, 25 Albert 

Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE 

18 July 

HEROES AND LEGENDS FUN DAY 

Whether your idol is one of the Premier British 

Wrestlers, Shrek, Spiderman, the Minions, or 

Elsa and Olaf, there’s something for everyone at 

Summerlee’s Heroes and Legends Fun Day! Meet 

and Greet photo opportunities available. 10am- 

5pm. T: 01236 638460 

www.culturenl.co.uk Summerlee Museum, 

Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD 

18 – 22 July 

CELEBRATING ROALD DAHL: THE 

TWITS 

Take part in our Children’s comedy week, 

celebrating the hilarious and naughty duo known 

to us as The Twits. A week filled with drama, 

comedy and laughter. Suitable for ages 4-6 years. 

Cost £15. Sessions at 10am-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. 

T: 01294 274059 www.harbourartscentre.com 

Harbour Arts Centre, 14-116 Harbour Street, 

Irvine, KA12 8PZ 

MUSIC WORKSHOP 

Enjoy a fun-filled week of interactive musicmaking 

and develop your ability and confidence 

in playing and performing. Learn to play 

and create music together with a variety of 

instruments and perform your very own gig at 

The Gaiety! Suitable for ages 9-12 years. 9.30am- 

4.30pm. Cost £65. T: 01292 288235 

www.ayrgaiety.co.uk The Gaiety, Carrick 

Street, Ayr, KA7 1NU 

19 July 

DIPPING AT THE DEAN 


discover what lurks beneath! Booking advisable. 

1.30-3pm. Free event. T: 01563 554734 



KA3 1XB 

INVERARAY HIGHLAND GAMES 

Celebrate the rich culture and heritage with field 

and track events, piping and Highland dancing 

competitions and ‘heavy events’ including the 

world championships for tossing the caber. 

Children’s entertainment and food & drink stalls. 

Admission £8 adults, £3 children. 

www.inveraray-games.co.uk Inveraray 

Castle, Inveraray, PA32 8XE 


Discover the 

Semple Trail 

Water 

Castle Semple Visitor Centre 

Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA | 01505 842 882 

www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/semple-trail 

Only 20mins from Glasgow Central by train 

Landscape 

Heritage 

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FUN IN THE SUN 

fun in the sun 

FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 JULY 

0844 871 7647 atgtickets.com/glasgow 

Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge 

By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York. This is an amateur production. 

Seeking 

inspiration 

for kids 

activities 

this 

summer? 

Head on down to the 

Theatre Royal and enjoy 

The McDougalls Seaside 

Singalong (Wed 22 Jun, 

10:30am, £5) with Max and 

Auntie Aggie McDougall. 

Back with a new pop-up 

show just in time for the 

holidays! Come to Bonny 

Beach as The McDougalls 

visit Rab the Crab for some 

fun in the sun. This summersizzling 

sing-song is suitable 

for weans of all ages! 

Or how about Once Upon 

A Time – Hooray for Hoppy 

(Fri 24 Jun, 10:45am, pre 5s 

£8, adults free). A delightful 

interactive workshop 

inspired by favourite 

authors Oliver Jeffers and 

Tim Hopgood with drama, 

singing, music and craft. 

Jennifer Scott Dance 

Jennifer has a lot of 

professional experience in 

performing, choreographing 

and teaching. She is keen 

to pass on all that she has 

learned and share her love 

of dance. 

As a Mum Jennifer 

understands the need for 

a safe, secure and friendly 

learning environment where 

fun is the main priority! 

Book a Rainbowcrafts Jewellery 

Making Party or a Craft Session 

between June and August and get 

10% off your total. 

Parties range from £10-£20 per guest. 

We also sell jewellery making kits 

for the kids to make at home. 

Prices start from £4.00 each. 

www.rainbowcrafts.me.uk 

facebook.com/rainbowcrafts.jewellery 

roslyn.lindsay456@btinternet.com 

07840 

352618 

At the Royal 

Conservatoire 

of Scotland 

children 

can attend our fun and 

imaginative summer schools 

across dance, drama, music, 

production and screen. 

RCS is a friendly, nurturing 

environment where children 

will meet new friends from 

around the world, explore 

their creativity and become 

a member of a rock band at 

our Rock School course or 

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perhaps join in in the search 

for a new planet on our To 

Boldly Go drama course. 

At RCS children really do 

receive an unforgettable 

learning experience at 

the national arts training 

institution, which was 

recently ranked sixth in the 

world for performing arts 

education. 

Scottish Youth Theatre 

Summer Courses. 

Make your summer 2016 

unforgettable. Make new 

friends with similar interests 

to you, learn more about the 

performing arts in a unique 

and fun environment, and 

then at 

the end 

of your 

course 

perform 

in 

front of a live audience in 

a professional venue. This 

is the acclaimed, annual 

flagship even t from 

Scotland’s national theatre 

by, for and with young 

people. 

Every summer hundreds of 

people who are passionate 

about theatre and 

performance come from all 

over Scotland to take their 

theatre skills and experience 

to the next level. Visit 

www.scottishyouththeatre.org 

for more information. 

We have over 80 fun and 

inspiring summer schools 

across dance, drama, 

music, production and 

screen for adults, children 

and young people. 

To find out more and apply 

for a summer school, 

visit rcs.ac.uk/rcssunshine 

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 

is ranked sixth in the world for 

performing arts education* 

RCSLifelong 

RCSLifelong 

2016 

*QS World University 

Ranking 2016 

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Summer 

on the farm 

Our museum 

and farm are open 

daily, or join us for 

a special event! 

2 July–7 August: 

Go Wild 

family activities 

17 July: 

Heavy 

Horse Show 

4 September: 

Country Fair 

Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride 

www.nms.ac.uk/rural 

National Museums Scotland Scottish Charity, No. SC011130 

Image © Ruth Armstrong Photography 



Enjoy a family day out to 

New Lanark World Heritage Site! 

Visitor Centre • Play & Picnic Areas 

Woodland Walks • Mill Shops & Café 

“The history is tremendous. Well worth a visit” 

“Very interesting - there is so much to see!” 

“A great attraction for adults & children alike” 

“We can’t wait to go back - a lovely day out!” 

Details at www.newlanark.org 

www.newlanark.org | 01555 661345 | trust@newlanark.org 

New Lanark Mills, Lanark, ML11 9DB (Around 1 hour from Glasgow & Edinburgh) 

fun in the sun 

The award-winning New 

Lanark Visitor Centre tells 

the fascinating story of the 

cotton mill village of New 

Lanark which was founded 

in the 18th century. Now 

a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site, New Lanark has been 

beautifully restored as a 

living community, which 

welcomes visitors from all 

over the world. 

On a fun family day 

out to New Lanark you 

can explore the many 

attractions of the awardwinning 

Visitor Centre 

including the Annie 

McLeod Experience Ride, 

Roof Garden, Housing 

Exhibits, Historic Classroom 

& lots more. On-site you 

can also visit the Mill Shop, 

Mill Café, Hotel and enjoy 

woodland walks in the Falls 

of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. 

For more information 

please visit 

www.newlanark.org 

Celtic Soccer Academy’s 

Summer Skills Schools are 

back, giving young fans the 

chance to learn from some 

of the best youth coaches 

in the country at our weeklong 

courses across the 

West of Scotland. 

Kids aged 4-14 

years old can 

join us to learn 

top tricks, 

techniques 

and all about 

teamwork from 

our Celtic Soccer Academy 

coaches. 

Don’t miss out and secure 

your child’s place today. 

Visit www.celticfc.net/ 

courses or call 0871 226 

1888 to book now. 

Glasgow Ski & 

Snowboard Centre offers 

exciting opportunities to 

learn the skill of Skiing and 

Snowboarding. 

We specialise in lessons 

from beginners through 

to a full Race Programme 

& Freestyle Jam Sessions! 

Available from age 4 to 84. 

Experience the thrill of 

Tubing with friends or 

family for an event or 

Birthday Party. 

Great Family Fun... 

are you ready for the 

challenge? 

Towering 20ft high 

our exhilarating High 

Ropes Adventure Course 

provides a great view 

of our adventure golf 

course, Jurassic Parrr. 

Wearing a harness you 

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are permanently attached 

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clamber, balance and 

swing your way around the 

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SkyTrail is open weekends 

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conditions), so please 

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(SkyTrail at JP) for opening 

times and up to date 

status. 

Fun for 5 years + minimum 

CY 

height is 1.3m, but don’t CMY 

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have a chaperone over 18 

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2700 Great Western Road, 

Clydebank. G81 2XT 

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From 27th June to 12 August 

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Ages 4-14 

Per Person 


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per half hour 

Height restrictions apply 

See website 

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details! 

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Valid until 31/8/16 

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ILLUMINATIONS 

BREAKS 

STARTING FROM 

£399 

FOR 4 NIGHTS! 

At Ribby Hall Village, we believe that luxury short breaks 

and holidays, can still be affordable! 

Join us at Lancashire’s only 5 star Holiday Village and enjoy 

fantastic self-catering accommodation with amazing facilities 

right on your doorstep. 

Extensive selection of restaurants, cafes and bars 

Swimming pools, soft play areas - NEW Toddler area too! 

Indoor and outdoor activities 

Award winning Spa for adults only 

To book or request a brochure call us on 

0800 107 0511 or visit www.ribbyhall.co.uk 

*Price is based on 4 people sharing a 4 berth cottage between 2 Sept - 

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19 – 20 July 

CALDERGLEN’S ZOO ANNUAL BIOBLITZ 

How many butterflies can you count? How 

many birds can you spot? How many bees are 

buzzing? What type of creepy crawlies can you 

find? Take part in this national nature survey 

so we can help to identify which plants and 

animals are doing well and which animals and 

plants may need some extra help to increase 

their numbers. 11am-4pm. T: 01355 236 644 




19 – 21 July 

GLASS JAR PAINTING 





20 July 

DIPPING IN DRONGAN 


discover what lurks beneath! 1.30-3pm. Free 

event. www.eastayrshireleisure.com 

Hannahston Community Woodland, KA6 

KIDS VOLUNTEER DAY 

A fun, active and mucky day working with the 

animal keepers in Katie Bairdie’s farm. We’ll be 

doing a lot of practical work such as feeding, 

mucking out and checking all the animals are 

healthy and happy. Booking essential. Suitable 

for ages 8-16 years. 12-4pm. T: 01236 720047 



DAMSELS AND DRAGONS 

Are you brave enough to cast a net into our 

amazing ponds in search of the dragonfly and 

damselfly nymphs that lie within? Are you quick 

enough to catch an airborne specimen? Nets and 

know-how provided by the rangers. 1-3pm. 






world of some the park’s most elusive creatures. 

1.30-3pm. Free event. T: 01563 554734 



KA3 1XB 

ACTIVITY DAYS 








T: 01698 426213 




22 July 

MUGDOCK ADVENTURES - NO 

PARENTS REQUIRED! 

Join the Ranger Service to explore the deepest, 

darkest parts of Mugdock Wood. Learn the 

survival skill of shelter building and try your hand 

at damming the stream. Suitable for ages 8-12 

years. Sessions at 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3pm. 

Cost £5. Booking essential. T: 0141 956 6100 



23 July 

MUGDOCK’S HISTORY AND MYSTERIES 

Enjoy a Ranger led walk through time, from a 

13th century castle to WWII gunsites and a 1950’s 

zoo. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Cost £3. 10.30am- 

12pm. T: 0141 956 6100 



GREAT BIG HERITAGE BUS TOUR 

Please see website for further information. 


EDWARD’S LABORATORY 

EXPERIMENTS 

Join us in Edward’s Lab for some fun science 

experiments. Make everything from a volcano to 

your own goo. This is a messy one so make sure 

you wear some old clothes. All materials supplied. 

Cost £3 per child. Suitable for 5–12 years old or 

younger if assisted by an adult. Sessions at 1, 2 & 

3pm. T: 01698 426213 










children. 6.30-10pm. T: 01555 665262 

www.thefallsofclyde.eventbrite.com Falls 

of Clyde Visitor Centre, Dye Works, New 

Lanark Road, Lanark, ML11 9DB 

24 July 

PET SHOW 

Can your pet win the much coveted the 2016 ‘Best 

in Show’ award, or one of the other fun categories 

that we have at our annual Pet Show? Come along 

and find out! Visit our pet product and animal 

charity stalls and enjoy an entertaining day out 

for all the family. 11am-3pm. Entrance £1. 






9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



LIFE CYCLE COLLAGE 

Inspired by ‘Woman’s Life Cycle’ by artist Archana 

Kumari, create a cut paper collage of a scene from 

your life. Free drop in workshop suitable for all 

ages. 2-4pm. T: 0845 330 3501 

www.tramway.org 


25 – 26 July 

SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH 

ROALD DAHL 

Get wacky with Willy Wonka, have fun with 

Fantastic Mr Fox and get crafty with the 

enormous crocodile at our Roald Dahl themed 

arts and crafts. Activities include mask making, 

puppet making, drawing, collage and other arts 

and crafts. Suitable for ages 5-7 years. 10-11am. 

Cost £6 for 2 sessions. T: 01294 274059 



KA12 8PZ 

25 – 29 July 

MATILDA THE MUSICAL 

Follow the story of Matilda growing up in a 

corrupt family, escaping their unlovable ways 

alongside her favourite teacher Miss Honey. A 

week filled with drama, dance and song, with a 

performance at the end. Suitable for ages 7-11 

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Interactive & fun zone for junior gamers! 

Your favourite games • Meet YouTubers • Win prizes 

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years. Cost £35. 10am-4pm. T: 01294 274059 



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26 July 

WOODLAND ART 

Get creative with nature and take part in our 

arty challenges. 1.30-3pm. T: 01563 554734 



KA3 1XB 

NET A NYMPH AT MUGDOCK 

Can you catch a little fish, a damselfly nymph or 

even a midge larvae? To find the pond and the 

Ranger follow the signs from the Visitor Centre. 

All nets and equipment supplied. All children 

must be accompanied. 2-3.30pm. T: 0141 956 

6100 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk 


27 July 

STREAM GUDDLING 

Now that summer is in full swing, it is time to find 

out what creatures are lurking under water. We 

will also be having fun making some homemade 

boats to sail across the murky depths. 2-4pm. 

Cost £2 for adults, £1 for children, RSPB members 

free. Booking essential. T: 0141 331 0993 

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Baron’s 

Haugh, Manse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2PZ 

MONKEY PUZZLE BIG STORY 

Fun for all the family with East Kilbride Libraries 

team as they act out the Monkey Puzzle Story. 

Visit the monkeys in the conservatory after. 

Booking essential at any East Kilbride library. 

Sessions at 10-11.30am & 1.30-3pm. 

T: 01355 236 644 




28 July 

FOOD FOR FREE 

Tickle your taste buds as we go foraging and cook 

up some delicious woodland recipes. Booking 

advisable. 1.30-3pm. T: 01563 554734 




DUCK RACE 

Pick a lucky duck and follow it down the steam to 

see who wins. Prize for first place. 1-3pm. 

T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk 

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, 

PA14 6T 

29 – 31 July 

MUGSTOCK 2016 

A festival of music and merriment for all the 

family! Come and join in the fun at Mugdock 

Country Park on the bank holiday weekend 

for Scotland’s friendliest wee festival. Tickets 

available on the website. www.mugstock.org 


RESONATE TOTAL GAMING FESTIVAL 

Join thousands of festival-goers who, in a 

high-tempo, exciting environment, will explore 

new, retro and indie games, witness some of 

the world’s best eSports talent and compete 

alongside their peers on Scotland’s biggest 

gaming stage. You’ll meet your YouTube & 

broadcast champions plus the developers 

responsible for creating some of the world’s 

leading games. T: 0141 248 3000 

www.secc.co.uk SECC, Exhibition Way, 

Glasgow, G3 8YW 

30 July 

FAMILY STORYTELLING 

Storytelling sessions brought to life using props, 

movement, music and creative play and carefully 

designed to stimulate the senses. Sessions at 

10.30, 11.30am, 1.30 & 2.30pm. 

T: 0141 552 4267 www.tron.co.uk Tron 

Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB 

THE POUNDSHOP KIDS DESIGN 

WORKSHOP 

Learn how to make well designed and fun 

products. The session will be led by a professional 

designer/maker and all materials will be 

provided. 11am-12.30pm. Suitable for ages 5-11 

years. Cost £6. T: 0141 287 8980 

www.waspsstudios.org.uk South Block 

Studio, 65 Osbourne Street, Merchant City, 

Glasgow, G1 5QH 

ROUKEN GLEN CELEBRATION 

A fun day for all to explore and appreciate East 

Renfrewshire’s most popular park. 12-8pm. 

T: 0141 577 4854 

www.roukenglenpark.co.uk Rouken Glen 

Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 7LL 

SCOTTISH PIPE BAND 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Pipe bands from across Scotland compete. 

T: 0141 221 5414 www.visit-lochlomond.com 

Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, G82 

30 July – 7 August 

MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL 2016 

The Merchant City Festival presents some of 

the best of Scottish and international art and 

entertainment with a programme of street arts, 

music, theatre, food & drink, visual art, film, 

comedy, dance, fashion & design and children 

& families activities. Please see website for full 

programme listings. 

www.merchantcityfestival.com Glasgow G1 

BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT 

Join the countryside rangers as we take part in 

the country’s largest butterfly survey. Learn to 

identify peacocks, small tortoiseshells and many 

others. This event is suitable for all ages. 




CLAY HORSES 

In this informal workshop make a small clay 

figure of a horse like the votive figures in 

Pehchaan. Free drop in workshop suitable for all 

ages. 2-4pm. 



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T: 01355 236 644 




1 – 3 August 

SET AND COSTUME DESIGN COURSE 

If you would rather use your creative skills behind 

the scenes than on the stage then our set and 

costume design class might be for you. Help 

design and create costumes, props and set for a 

drama performance and see your creations come 

to life in the final show! Suitable for ages 7-11 

years. 11am-4pm. Cost £20. T: 01294 274059 



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2 August 

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BIRDS ‘N’ BOXES 

Build a cosy bird box for our woodland and do 

your bit for the country park’s feathered friends. 

Booking advisable. 1.30-3pm. T: 01563 554734 

www.eastayrshireleisure.com Dean Castle & 

Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1XB 


WIGGLY WILDLIFE WEEK 

Dissect some owl pellets to find out what the 

Calderglen owls have been eating. Create some 

bird cake for the birds in your garden. Make some 

butterfly feeders to attract the butterflies to your 

garden. Come 

along and meet Calderglen Zoo’s rats, hedgehog 

and polecats. 11am-4pm. T: 01355 236 644 




3 August 

BIRD BOX MAKING 

Will a Birdie or an Eagle live in the box you build? 

Help out the birds living near the golf course by 

building cosy bird boxes to put up in the local 

woodland. 1.30-3pm. 

Www.eastayrshireleisure.com 

Annanhill Golf Course Car Park, Irvine Road, 

Kilmarnock, KA3 2RT 

NATIONAL PLAY DAY ACTIVITIES 

Free activities from 12-3pm. 


The Tall Ship at Riverside, 150, Pointhouse 

Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 

KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES 

Traditional Highland games. T: 01567 820342 

www.killingames.co.uk Breadalbane Park, 

Killin, FK21 

PLAY DAY 

Summer holiday fun. T: 01236 638460 



4 August 

RAFTING DAFT 

Will Captain Spud safely sail the choppy waters of 

the Dean? Come along and put your raft building 

skills to the test! Booking advisable. 1.30-3pm. 




MUGDOCK ADVENTURES - NO 

PARENTS REQUIRED! 

Join the Ranger Service to explore the deepest, 

darkest parts of Mugdock Wood. Learn the 

survival skill of shelter building and try your hand 

at damming the stream. Suitable for ages 8-12 

years. Sessions at 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3pm. 

Cost £5. Booking essential. T: 0141 956 6100 



ACTIVITY DAYS 








T: 01698 426213 www.slleisureandculture. 

co.uk Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle 

Rd, Ferniegair, Hamilton, ML3 7UE 


LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: 

TECH COURSE 

If you would like to become a technical triumph 

then our production course might be for you! 

Experience the life of a tech designer first hand 

and contribute to the sound and lighting for a 

drama show. Suitable for ages 7-11 years. 11am- 

4pm. Cost £15. T: 01294 274059 



KA12 8PZ 


DREAMS 

Enter the fantastical circus world of ‘Dreams’ 

where a little girl gets more than she bargained 

for after nodding off to sleep. Pursued by 

nightmares, rescued by fairies, and turned upside 

down, Alice overcomes her nemesis ‘Bad Dreams’ 

and his evil familiar and discovers the power of 

dreams to transform as she journeys through time 

and space. Featuring Aerial Hoop, Silks, Doubles 

Trapeze and more! 7.30pm. Cost £10. Suitable for 

all ages. T: 0141 553 5890 

www.aerialedge.co.uk The Briggait, 141 

Bridgegate, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 5HZ 

6 August 

FAMILY STORYTELLING 

Storytelling sessions brought to life using props, 

movement, music and creative play and carefully 

designed to stimulate the senses. Sessions at 

10.30, 11.30am, 1.30 & 2.30pm. 

T: 0141 552 4267 www.tron.co.uk Tron 

Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB 

HARBOURSIDE FAMILY FUN DAY 

a day of music, drama, dance, things to look at, 

things to take part in, things to eat and drink. 

11am-3pm. T: 01294 274059 



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7 August 

SUMMER FUN DAY 

Come and join us for an activity filled day at 

Palacerigg. We’ll have lots of fun challenges, 

mystery tours, hands on activities, games, 

competitions and pony rides too! 12-4pm. Free 

event. T: 01236 720047 



BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES 

Highland games with running, cycling, heavy 

events, light field events, Highland dancing 

and wrestling. In excess of 50 pipe bands 

anticipated, with a Massed Pipe Band finale. 

www.bofagames.com Games Park, Bridge 

of Allan, FK9 



9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



8 August 

FILM WORKSHOP 

Work alongside industry professionals to develop 

your love of film and passion for screenwriting 

regardless of experience. Over the 5 days, 

participants will become camera operators, 

directors, editors and producers as they hone 

their skills to create a short film for Friday night’s 

premiere. Suitable for ages 9-12 years. 9.30am- 

4.30pm. Cost £65. T: 01292 288235 

www.ayrgaiety.co.uk The Gaiety, Carrick 

Street, Ayr, KA7 1NU 







T: 01355 236 644 www.slleisureandculture. 

co.uk Calderglen Conservatory, Calderglen 

Country Park, Strathaven Road, East 

Kilbride, G75 0QZ 


CIRCUS WORKSHOP 

Send the wee ones off to join the Circus this 

Summer with a jam-packed week of Circus 

classes. From Tightwire Walking and Parkour, 

to Aerial Silks and Flying Trapeze there will be a 

huge variety of exciting arts to get them running, 

jumping and flying through the holidays. Cost 335 

per day. Sessions at 9.30am-12.30pm & 1-4pm. 

Suitable for ages 7-16 years. T: 0141 433 8006 

www.aerialedge.co.uk The Briggait, 141 

Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ 

PIPING LIVE! 

Glasgow International Piping Festival featuring 

some of the biggest names in Scottish and 

international piping, in outdoor spaces and 

venues throughout Glasgow. T: 0141 353 0220 

www.pipinglive.co.uk The National Piping 

Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow, 

G4 0HW 


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essential. 



10 August 

MARVELLOUS MINIBEASTS 

Search for bugs and beetles and spiders and 

snails. Meet at the Visitor Centre or follow the 

signs to meet the Ranger. All children must be 

accompanied. 2-3pm. T: 0141 956 6100 




WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 

The biggest event in any piping fan’s calendar 

returns to Glasgow where 230 bands will 

compete over the 2 days. T: 0141 287 8985 

www.theworlds.co.uk Glasgow Green, 

Greendyke St, Saltmarket, Glasgow, G1 5DB 

13 August 

BUSHCRAFT BONANZA 

Learn some of the traditional methods of outdoor 

skills, including firelighting, shelter building 

and outdoor cooking, among others. Booking 

essential. 11am-12.30pm. T: 01236 780636 



GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY 

Wear your wellies and help take care of 

Merkland Local Nature Reserve, children must 

be accompanied by an adult. 10.30am-12pm. 

T: 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-countrypark.org.uk 

Mugdock Country Park, 

Milngavie, G62 8EL 

FIRE ENGINE RALLY 

Classic emergency vehicles from through 

the ages - preserved by the Scottish Fire and 

Rescue Heritage Trust - will parade through 

from Johnstone Fire Station to the town centre. 

Expect a day of family fun, with entertainment 

and activities laid on throughout the afternoon. 

11am-4pm. Johnstone fire station, 5 

Thornhill, Johnstone PA5 8JH 


VICTORIAN FUN DAY AND STEAM FAIR 

A great family day out. T: 01236 638460 



14 August 

WITCHES AND WIZARDS 

Follow the magical trail and uncover the identity 

of the famous Witch or Wizard. 1-3pm. 

T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk 

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, 

PA14 6TJ 



9.30am-4pm. T: 01768 895032 



MUGDOCK SUPERDOG 2016 

Can you control your canine companion in the 

countryside or is your best friend just barking 

mad? Try out our crafty agility course and fun 

contests. All dogs welcome. Cost £2. 2-4pm. 

T: 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-countrypark.org.uk 

Mugdock Country Park, 

Milngavie, G62 8EL 

LOOKING AFTER SMALL FURRY 

ANIMALS 

A fun and informative course for children and 

adults alike. Learn how to choose, home, feed 

and take care of a range of furry pets such as 

rabbits, guinea pigs and gerbils. Cost £5 per child. 




17 August 

NIGHTSHIFT AT DRUMPELLIER 

Drumpellier is home to many night-time 

creatures such as bats and owls. Why not join us 

on our popular night walk, as we go in search of 

our shy, nocturnal wildlife. 8.30-10pm. Booking 

essential. T: 01236 422257 

www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk 

Drumpellier Country Park, Coatbridge, 

ML5 2EH 

19 August 

EVENING BAT WALK 

Join us at Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve as we 

aim to uncover the nocturnal wildlife of this urban 

site. Several species of bats live in and around the 

reserve and if you are patient we should catch 

sight of these amazing flying acrobats. Attendees 

will learn fact from fiction about these fascinating 

creatures. 8.30-10.30pm. Booking essential. 

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk 

T: 01236 780636 Gartcosh Nature Reserve, 

Gartcosh, G69 

20 August 

ERSKINE GALA DAY 

Community fun day with children’s football 

tournament, adult tug of war, face painting and 

Carnival fun! T: 07799123002 

www.erskinecommunityevents.co.uk 

Park Mains High School, Barrhill Road, 

Erskine, PA8 6EY 

JOHNSTONE GALA DAY 

A four hour event of fun, stalls, singing, music, 

dancing, Owls, Fire engines and entertainment, 

funfair, food, games, fun dog show and more. 

10am-2pm. T: 07793 942597 Johnstone, PA5 


FILM AND COMIC CON GLASGOW 

Film & Comic Con Glasgow promises to bring you 

some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and 

Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities 

including photo shoots, panels, autograph 

sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film 

memorabilia to browse. Entrance cost £8; early 

entry £15. T: 01908 671138 

www.showmastersevents.com Braehead 

Arena, King’s Inch Rd, Glasgow, G51 4BN 

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Take Part at Tramway this Summer 

South side arts venue Tramway has 

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BOX OFFICE 

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BEACON ARTS CENTRE 

Box Office: 01475 723 723 

www.beaconartscentre.co.uk 

18 June 

Row Your Boat 

Two friends imagine they are on a boat. 

There’s a pond, a loch, the sea and 

even….a bath! Come aboard for an 

interactive and musical adventure where 

imaginative play comes to life. 

26 June 

Dance Date 2016 

Elma Whyte School of Dance are proud 

to present their 50th show, a showcase 

of talent and performance from one of 

one Scotland’s best independent dance 

schools featuring stars of tomorrow. 

CITIZENS THEATRE 

Box Office: 0141 429 0022 

www.citz.co.uk 

15 – 18 June 

Batboy: The Musical 

This funny, poignant cult hit show tells 

the story of a “creature” found living 

in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia 

and how his discovery and integration 

affects the local vet, his family and the 

many and varied characters of the town! 

Performed by the students of the Dance 

School of Scotland. 

CUMBERNAULD THEATRE 

Box Office: 01236 732 887 

www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk 

18 June 

The McDougall’s History Mystery 

Auntie Aggie is trying to finish her 

crossword, but she is stuck with some 

of the questions. Max, Molly and Maisie 

don’t know the answers either, so there’s 

only one thing for it… All aboard the 

magical time-travelling garden shed, 

with their friends Morag the Rabbit and 

Wee Shug from next door, as they whizz 

through time to solve the puzzle. 

EK VILLAGE THEATRE 

Box Office: 01355 261 000 


30 July 

Animal Magic 

From the tops of the trees to the deep 

blue sea and all the world in between 

- come and join Funbox for their new 

singalong show. 

GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT 

HALL 

Box Office: 0141 353 8000 

www.glasgowconcerthalls.com 

18 June 

RSNO: Peter and The Wolf 

It’s a wolf-eats-duck world. But it’s 

a world in which little boys can find 

extraordinary courage and – with a little 

help from a crazy bird and a dreamy 

duck – can catch that wolf. Breakthru 

Productions’ animated version brings the 

story magically to life. 

GREENBANK GARDEN 

Box Office: 0141 616 5126 

www.nts.org.uk 

8 July 

Canterbury Tales 

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The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons 

provide the evening’s entertainment 

with theatre on the lawn. Join the 

pilgrims in this modern story-telling 

including puppets, music, rhyme & 

talking chickens! The show is pure 

medieval mayhem for the whole family. 

KINGS THEATRE 

Box Office: 0844 871 7648 

www.atgtickets.com 

13 – 18 June 

Footloose 

The story of city boy Ren who has to 

move to a rural backwater in America 

where dancing is banned. All hell breaks 

out as Ren breaks loose and soon has the 

whole town up on it’s feet. 

13 – 14 July 

Peppa Pig’s Surprise 

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing 

outside with her friends. Mummy Pig 

and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her 

and George – they can’t guess what it 

is, can you? 

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Please check details of show times with each

8 August 

Dan TDM 

For the first time ever, Dan TDM, one of 

the world’s biggest YouTubers is on tour. 

Featuring fun for all the family, the show 

will see characters from Dan’s world live 

on stage. 

LOCH LOMOND SHORES 

www.itison.com 

3 July 

Hansel & Gretel 

The traditional story performed by 

Walking Theatre. Tickets via the website. 

MOTHERWELL CONCERT HALL 

Box Office: 01698 403120 

www.culturenl.co.uk 

12 August 

Something About This Night 

Shine Youth Music Theatre will perform 

a selection of songs from some of 

the world’s best loved new musicals, 

including Shrek, Finding Neverland & 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as 

well as 

performances from classic musicals 

such as Singin’ In The Rain, Seven Brides 

for Seven Brothers and The King and I. 

Featuring a cast of 130 young performers 

this show promises to be a musical 

celebration not to be missed! 

MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK 

Box Office: 0800 158 3840 

www.thelittleboxoffice.com 

2 July 

Wind in the Willows 

The Take Away Theatre Company’s 

hilarious re-telling of ‘The Wind in the 

Willows’ brings to life the escapades 

of the irrepressible Mr Toad and his 

long-suffering friends Ratty, Mole and 

Badger. From lazy days on the riverbank, 

to speeding cars, a jailbreak and other 

daring adventures, this innovative, highenergy 

production combines drama and 

live music to create the perfect family 

show. 

ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF 

SCOTLAND 

Box Office: 0141 332 5057 

www.rcs.ac.uk 

18 June 

Energy & Elegance 

Dance Central and The Dance Academy 

present their bi-annual summer show. 

Hundreds of dancers from across Central 

Scotland aged 2-18 have been working 

hard in their weekly classes to produce 

this summer showcase featuring 

ballet, tap, modern and jazz styles 

and including music from the Wizard 

of Oz, Smash, 42nd street, Hairspray, 

Copacabana and many more. 

THE GAIETY THEATRE 

Box Office: 01292 288235 

www.ayrgaiety.co.uk 

6 July 

Peter Pan 

Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling 

on their adventures with Peter, far away 

on the magical island of Neverland. 

There they encounter the enchanting 

mermaids, magical fairies and the 

cruellest pirate of them all, Captain 

Hook! 

16 July 

Funbox Presents Animal Magic 

From the tops of the trees to the deep 

blue sea and all the world in between 

come and join Funbox for their new 

singalong show! Whether you roar, 

squeak, flap or swim it’s time for some 

fun. 

THE SCOTTISH MASK AND 

PUPPET CENTRE 

Box Office: 0141 339 6185 

www.maskandpuppet.co.uk 

25 June 

Looking For Nessie 

Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? 

What about Jack, can Angus convince 

him that Nessie exists? Laughter and fun 

from Talking Heads Puppets including 

Cheeky Robert and Ben in a Basket, 

Robert’s ever-faithful and very funny 

dog! 

THEATRE ROYAL 

Box Office: 0844 871 7627 

www.atgtickets.com 

21 – 25 June 

Horrible Histories - Groovy 

Greeks 

From savage Sparta to angry Athens, 

discover the truth about growing up in 

Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel 

the Persians. Compete in the first ever 

Olympic Games and appear in the very 

first play! Meet your match with the 

Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus. 

Horrible Histories - Incredible 

Invaders 

The Celts are crunched when the 

Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can 

crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide 

behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage 

Saxons smash their way in. Find out 

who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive 

the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the 

audience? Stop King Alfred burning his 

buns. It’s a thousand year journey with 

Incredible Invaders! 

22 June 

The McDougall’s Seaside 

Singalong 

Max and Auntie Aggie McDougall are 

back with a new pop-up show just in 

time for the holidays! Come to Bonny 

Beach as The McDougalls visit Rab the 

Crab for some fun in the sun. 

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Win a washing 

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Award-winning tuition with a difference. For ages 5 -14. 

Win 

at our ‘Transformers – Butterflies in Disguise’ event 

on Tuesday 5th or Thursday 7th July, 1.30-3.30pm. 

Closing date 27th June 

a free family place 

Take home your very own caterpillar 

and watch it transform into a beautiful 

Painted Lady. 

We have 5 family tickets for each date 

to give away. All you need to do is 

answer this question: 

What do butterflies like to eat in 

your garden? 

Dean Castle 

Country Park 

A: Leaves 

B: Nectar 

C: Petals 

WIN 

A family pass to the 

NEW LANARK VISITOR CENTRE 

(2 adults & 2 children) 

For a chance to 

win just answer 

this question: 

What year was 

New Lanark 

founded? 

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Call 01483 447414 to book 

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Win... 

A copy of Gangsta 

Granny signed by 

David Walliams! 

Gifts for the Gods 

Animal Mummies Revealed 

14 May– 4 September 2016 

Kelvingrove Art Gallery 

and Museum 

Fun for all 

the family! 

Visit Today! 

Here is your chance to 

Win a family pass 

to the exhibition! 

To be in with a chance of winning this fab prize, 

just answer this question: 

What type of vegetable does Granny love? 

Closing date: Sun 14 August 2016 

Just tell us: What country do Animal Mummies 

originate from? 

Closing date: 31st July 

Win... 

an Introduction to Karting 

class for 4 Drivers, worth £88. 

Held every weekend at all 3 indoor ScotKart 

Tracks in Cambuslang, Clydebank & Dundee, 

this class is the perfect introduction to 

Motorsport for ages 8-12. 

See www.scotkart.co.uk for full details. 

Question – Which ScotKart track is on the 

East coast of Scotland? 

Closing date 15th August

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