glasgow summer for upload

Zippy’s Gymnastics
Summer Camps
Our Summer Camps will provide boys and
girls with 3 hours of fitness and fun while
they learn exciting gymnastics skills.
Morning camp (for ages 3+ and up to age
8 for siblings) will run from 10am-1pm.
Afternoon camp (school age 5+, all abilities)
will run from 1-4pm. The camps will run for
5 weeks from 9th July. Our camps will offer
fun activities and games using our specialist
equipment which include: vault, high bars,
parallel bars, asymmetric bars, beams and
tumble track. Children are encouraged to try
things at their own pace and to have fun at
the same time.
To book call 0141 237 4248 or
email zippysgymnasticsacademy@aol.com
Five weeks of activity
packed summer camps!
Term time classes from totz to teens
Please call 0141 237 4248
www.zippysgymnasticsacademy.com
WHAT’S ON WHERE
Kate is a qualified Primary
Teacher and Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist with
18 years experience working
with children.
Appointments available in North
Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire
and City Centre.
Private tutoring and therapy for
children, young people and adults
• Educational Support •
• School related problems •
• Confidence Building •
Anxiety • Exams • Stress
Worry • Phobias • Panic
Low Mood • Depression
• Behavioural Difficulties •
Call: 07846 552221
Email: info@kate-somerville.co.uk
Visit: www.kate-somerville.co.uk
26 Jul
Dipping at the Dean
Dean Castle & Country Park KA3 1XB
www.eastayrshireleisure.com
1.30pm Delve the depths to discover the
aquatic species living in the park. Explore the
world of newts, caddis flies and water tigers.
T: 01563 554743
26 Jul
Summer Woodland Art
Finlaystone Country Estate PA14 6TJ
www.finlaystone.co.uk
1pm Join the Rangers and gather woodland
materials to make an artistic creation. T:
01475 540505
27 Jul - 29 Jul
Mugstock Festival
Mugdock Country Park G62 8EL
www.mugstock.org
To Be Confirmed Family friendly festival
featuring music, food, drink, theatre, art,
cabaret and ‘sciencey stuff’!
28 Jul
Family Badger Watch
Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre ML11 9DB
www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
7pm Join the rangers and follow the clue trail
to the secret badger sett for a chance to view
badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures.
Booking essential. Adults £10, children £5.
28 Jul
Scottish Pipe Band
Championships
Levengrove Park G82 4AE
www.rspba.org
To Be Confirmed Pipe bands from
across Scotland compete in this annual
championship. T: 0141 221 5414
28 Jul
Reptile Walk
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre PA16 9LX
www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk
1pm A conservation blitz activity guided by
the Ranger Service to look for the lizards of
the Nature Trail. Free event. T: 01475 521458
28 Jul
Big Top Day
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum KA7 4PQ
www.burnsmuseum.org.uk
11am Circus sensible are coming to town
with shows at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Circus skills
workshops run throughout the day including
juggling, plate spinning, stilts and chinese
ribbons. Tickets £5 per person.
T: 01292 443700
29 Jul
Open Sunday
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust G40 3AH
www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk
11am Restored vehicles display, vintage bus
rides and Lego man treasure hunt.
29 Jul
Glasgow Mini Maker Faire
The Tall Ship at Riverside G3 8RS
glasgow.makerfaire.com
11am Visit the Greatest Show (& Tell) on
Earth—a family-friendly showcase of
invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
29 Jul
Tree-mendous Tales
Dams to Darnley Country Park G78 2SG
www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk
10.30am Walk through the country park
as we explore the fascinating folklore
associated with some of our most common
trees and find out a bit more about how
our ancestors used them for many different
things. Booking essential. T: 0141 577 4053
30 Jul
Summer Craft Workshop
Calderglen Country Park G75 0QZ
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
2pm Come along and demonstrate your
artistic skills at our drop in craft workshops.
Crafts include plaster and ceramic painting,
sun catchers, wind chimes, badge, fridge
magnet and key ring making. Suitable for
ages 5-12 years. Cost £1-£3 depending on
activity. T: 01355 236 644
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Summer Holiday Fun Activities
Low Parks Museum ML3 6BJ
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
10.30am Unicorns are rare magical beasts
that guard the enchanted forest that
surrounds your castle. Using special pens
you can decorate a special Unicorn money
box to take home and protect your royal
treasure. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for
ages 3+ years. T: 01698 452382
31 Jul
Ed’s Lab Science Experiments
Chatelherault Country Park ML3 7UE
www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk
12pm Fun science experiments - make
everything from a volcano to your own goo!
Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Cost £3 per
child. Booking essential. T: 01698 426213
31 Jul
Den Build
Finlaystone Country Estate PA14 6TJ
www.finlaystone.co.uk
1pm Join the Rangers and see who is a
budding Bear Grylls. T: 01475 540505
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