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SCOTLAND’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

TIME TO GIVE BACK How can you lend a helping hand this winter?

WHAT’S ON SCOTLAND

The must attend events from across Scotland

HAPPY SHOPPING Local treats and high street steals in our biggest gift guide

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‘Tis the season to get cosy and enjoy the festive issue of Family Life!

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he Christmas buzz has been well underway at Family Life HQ since mid-September (guilty!) and now I’m pleased to see fairy lights, glitter, mince pies and tinsel – plus a touch of Jack Frost – all around. Inside this issue we’ve got all your festivities covered, too.

Head to page 6 for the most delicious meals for maximum merriment, plus some festive gingerbread people. If you’re on a last-minute dash for presents then you won’t want to miss our big shopping guide on page 16 – I’ve taken some inspiration this year. We’re also bringing you all the excitement happening across Scotland from page 21.

Ho, ho, ho and a Merry Christmas to all our fabulous readers. See you in 2020.

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Lorne Gillies, Editor

SCOTLAND’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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What’s INSIDE LIFE

5 THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Get prepared for the final rush before the big day. You’ve got this!

8 GOING GREEN Instead of out with the old and in with the new, discover how you can give your old gifts a makeover for someone less fortunate.

CHARITY

11 A VOLUNTEERING HAND ‘Tis the season of giving back, so take a look at how you can help.

STYLE

16 THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE You’re sure to find the perfect present in our 2019 guide.

RECIPE

6 FESTIVE FEASTS Add a touch of ginger and spice to your Christmas delights.

FINANCE

14 FINANCIALLY FORWARD Stay on budget over winter with help from a money expert.

ENTERTAINMENT

Get excited for festive fun with our guide of events across Scotland 21 GLASGOW AND WEST 24 EDINBURGH AND EAST 27 NORTH 28 THEATRE AT CHRISTMAS

FESTIVE GIVEAWAY Have a Me

rry Christmas with tickets to the King’s Theatre or The IRN-BR U Carnival over on page 30 !

It’s sure to be Fee-Fi-Fo-FUN

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Visit Santa in his cosy grotto and find out if you are on the naughty or nice list! There will be lots of fun Christmas crafts, and a chance to meet Santa and receive a special Christmas gift. Your ‘New Lanark Christmas Experience’ ticket will also include entry to the Festive Spirit of Christmas Ride’ where you will take a magical journey through Christmases past and present with your guide, Holly.

Also included in your ticket: • Roof Garden • Millworkers’ House in 1820s and 1930s • Robert Owen’s House and School for Children • The Village Store • Working Textile Machinery/People & Cotton • Historic Victorian Christmas Tour*

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Ticket Prices

• Adults/Child £13.95 • Under 3s £4.00 • Family of 4 £43.95* • Family of 5 £49.95*

*must include one adult

Panto Time Arkeen Theatre Company present

Wee Red fae the Woods at The Institute Come and join us for a magical journey as your favourite fairytale comes to life in a fun-packed pantomime for the whole family. Find out the secret ingredient that gives the forest animals the strength of a bear, the wisdom of the owl and the cunning of a fox. Rap, dance, shout and blow the house down!

Dates Saturday 23rd November Sunday 24th November Saturday 30th November Sunday 1st December Saturday 7th December Sunday 8th December Saturday 14th December Sunday 15th December Saturday 21st December Sunday 22nd December Monday 23rd December Tuesday 24th December

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Ticket Prices

• Adult/Child £5.00 • Family of 3 £12.00 • Family of 4 £17.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children) • Family of 5 £21.00 (2 Adults + 3 Children)

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LIFE

Christmas

Countdown

Sleigh bells are ringing and Christmas Day is almost here. Don’t panic – there’s still time to prepare before the big day

SEVEN DAYS TO GO

Check who’s coming and head online to buy last minute stocking fillers and an extra box of biscuits for any unexpected guests on Christmas Day. Don’t forget: it’s nearly the cutoff date to order from major online retailers one week before Christmas.

Perfect to prep: Soup for your starter course that can be frozen and defrosted on Christmas Eve.

FIVE DAYS TO GO

Get your shopping list ready for the big pre-Christmas Day food shop and don’t forget the bubbly. Start to organise the house for any guests that will be staying over the festive period, too.

Perfect to prep: Stuffing – make a meat-free version for everyone around the dinner table to enjoy.

THREE DAYS TO GO

Wrap the last-minute presents you ordered at the beginning of the week and prepare yourself for the most daunting part of Christmas – the food shop. Head to the supermarket as early as possible to avoid pandemonium in the frozen turkey aisle.

Don’t forget, if you’re picking up preordered food the supermarket will have sent you a time slot to pick up your order – don’t be late!

Perfect to prep: Cranberry sauce and gravy. Freeze both in sealable sandwich bags to save room in the freezer for any extra treats or leftovers sure to appear.

Head over to BBC Good Food (www.bbcgoodfood.com) for advice on timing and temperatures in the lead up to Christmas. If in doubt, call the Turkey Hotline on 0800 7839994

TWO DAYS TO GO

Deep clean the house and start to get the table set for Christmas Day – place all glasses upside down to keep them clean and glitter-free. Delegate the Christmas Day tasks and choose your sous chef for optimum organisation when it’s time to cook.

This is an excellent way to get the kids involved in helping out.

Perfect to prep: Dessert. If it’s cheesecake or a traditional Christmas pudding find a fridgefriendly recipe that will keep for a few days.

24 HOURS TO GO

Do a sweep of the kitchen and check if you need any last-minute items like extra plates, a good carving knife or snacks for a post-dinner movie. Christmas Eve is the ideal opportunity to prepare as much fresh food as possible. Psst: when the kids are in bed, it’s time to sit down with a glass of fizz before the madness ensues, Perfect to prep: Vegetables and pigs in blankets. Set the kids the task of wrapping the pigs in their blankets while you peel and chop all your veg for the next morning.

ON THE DAY

Stay on track and don’t panic – this is your day to enjoy, too. Round the family up for a quick clean up after dinner to avoid a messy house on Boxing Day. Perfect to prep: Turkey for leftover sandwiches that the entire family can nibble on when they get peckish.

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FESTIVE FEASTS Shake your belly like it’s a bowl full of jelly with these tantalisingly delicious recipes, even Santa won’t want to miss out

Briony’s

Gingerbread cupcakes Make gingerbread with a twist this Christmas with these irresistible gingerbread cupcakes MAKES: 12 SPONGE 125g unsalted butter 100g golden caster sugar 60g dark muscovado sugar 250g golden syrup 30g stem ginger, grated 250g self-raising flour 3 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp allspice Pinch of salt 2 medium eggs 175ml whole milk

GINGERBREAD 65g unsalted butter 50g dark muscovado sugar 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 tbsp black treacle 170g plain flour 3 tsp ground ginger BUTTERCREAM 250g unsalted butter 500g icing sugar DECORATIVE ICING 150g icing sugar 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

1. Switch oven on to 180°C fan/160°C. 2. For the sponge, in a pan, gently heat butter, sugars, golden syrup and stem ginger until melted. Mix flour, spices and salt in a bowl. Add butter mixture and stir to combine. Add eggs and milk.

3. Mix to combine. Divide between 12 cupcake cases. Bake for 20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

4. To make the gingerbread, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a pan, gently heat butter, sugar, golden syrup and treacle. Mix flour and ginger in a bowl. Add butter mixture and stir until it forms a soft dough. Roll out on a floured surface to a quarter inch thick. Cut out 12

mini gingerbread men. Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm. Set aside to cool.

5. Now it’s time for the buttercream.

Beat the butter until soft and pale.

Add icing sugar. Beat for a few minutes until combined and smooth.

Place in a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe swirls of icing on top of each cupcake.

6. Make icing for decorating gingerbread men. Mix the icing sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Place in a piping bag and cut a small hole in the end. Pipe buttons and faces on the gingerbread men. Place one on top of each iced cupcake.

Follow Briony on Instagram (@brionymaybakes) for more tasty recipes.

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RECIPES

FOR THE SHELF Looking for some festive inspiration, a recipe to master in the New Year or a cracking stocking filler: we’ve picked the best books from your favourite celeb chefs to add to the shelf

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Jamie Oliver

£13.00 Vegetables are the staple of any meal, and our favourite television chef has returned with a book bursting with flavour and exciting vegetables. It really is time to make 2020 the year to embrace Meat Free Monday: with recipes including leak, broccoli and spinach mac and cheese to curries, stews and traybakes – you’ll soon be cooking vegetables every day of the week.

BAKING WITH KIM-JOY Kim-Joy

Quadrille Publishing LTD, £14.99 Sprinkle glitter, release your inner child and celebrate colour to dazzle friends and family with bakes straight from the mind of popular Great British Bake Off finalist, Kim-Joy. She won over the nation on GBBO with her quirky bakes, now you can, too.

Panda-madeleine to llama cookie’s baking has never been more fun.

THE HAIRY BIKERS’ ONE POT WONDERS Si King and Dave Myers

Orion Publishing Co, £22.00 A tasty treat after a hard day’s work or a Sunday surprise for all the family, The Hairy Bikers know how to fill our bellies. Their latest book offers one pot recipes ranging from breakfast, salads, satisfying stews, all the way to pot roasts, pudding and cakes. Grab some tips this Christmas.

MOB VEGGIE Ben Lebus Pavilion Books, £14.99

You can’t deny the pull to feed four people for under a tenner. The MOB have returned with their second instalment, sure to challenge any fussy veggie eaters out there to get tucked in. MOB Veggie covers a range of meals to suit every mood.

From brunch, speedy hacks, fussfree, fakeaway to flashy, we’re hungry already.

FROM THE OVEN TO THE TABLE

Diana Henry Octopus Publishing Group, £25.00

Keep it simple or save time during the week, tickle your taste buds with effortless recipes all fit for the oven. If you’re a connoisseur of oven cooking, this is the book for you. Diana brings the oven to life with recipes boasting an array of ingredients. Take your oven to new heights and get the family ready to tuck in.

Deluxe hot chocolate Keep warm with this indulgent hot chocolate – comfort in a cup – with delicious Mackie’s chocolate and ice cream SERVES: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 2 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 5 TO 10 MINUTES 600ml milk 150ml double cream 100g Mackie’s 70% dark or milk chocolate, chopped FOR GARNISH Mini marshmallows Grated chocolate Mackie’s traditional ice cream

1. Pour the milk, double cream and chopped chocolate into a pan. Bring gently to the boil, whisking until smooth.

2. Serve in individual cups or mugs topped with mini marshmallows and a little grated chocolate or top with a scoop of ice cream for an extra creamy hit and a nice mix of hot and cold.

Mackie’s ice cream is available in all major supermarkets.

Mackie’s Chocolate is available in Scottish Asda, Co-op and Sainsbury stores.

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LIFE

GOING GREEN

Christmas is a fantastic time for presents, wrapping, cards and indulgent meals and drinks. But, all this adds up to a lot of extra waste – how is Christmas affecting the planet?

THE FESTIVE FACTS An estimated 10 million turkeys were consumed last year – that’s over 3,000 tonnes of packaging Every year, we throw away almost eight million slices of turkey and 11.3 million roast potatoes, making up almost 270,000 tonnes of Christmas food waste

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lastic: it’s been a hot topic for 2019. And in the festive months there’s sure to be a greater influx of additional plastic use from the supermarket to the packaging of gifts. It all adds up and, unfortunately, our planet is paying the price.

Christmas 2019 is the year we can all get prepared for a less wasteful Christmas.

RECYCLING

Gifts are the highlight of the festive season, but there are ways to give gifts without creating additional packaging. We’re talking gift vouchers, days out, gin tasting or theatre tickets: there is a waste free gift to suit everyone in the family.

Not to mention, it’ll save space under the tree. If you do buy a gift with packaging then aim to be mindful about how to dispose of the additional waste. We all know to recycle cardboard in the green bin, but, did you know: cardboard which is dirty or covered with food or paint can’t be put in the green bin. The voucher idea sounds even more pleasing now, right?

UPCYCLE

We’ve all got decorations from years gone by, and, we bet, they’re still in pretty good shape. Tinsel is great – and it’s what Christmas is all about – but as it can’t be recycled aim to limit how much you use, and keep it for a couple of years. Going natural is also an option: fir cones, ivy, holly is all incredibly festive and can be easily composted (as long as the glitter is kept to a minimum).

If you’ve got a real Christmas tree then – if recycled properly – this can go back into your community. Yes! Real Christmas trees are shredded into chippings which are used in parks or woodland areas, your local authority will arrange a drop off point to ensure your tree continues its journey ethically.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and being more mindful will ensure every year is as eco-friendly as possible.

Head to Recycle Now (www.recyclenow.com) to get eco-friendly tips for all year round.

It takes one tree to make 3,000 Christmas cards That one tree makes enough cards for only 176 people to send a festive card 1 billion Christmas cards end up in the bin The UK uses 227,000 miles of wrapping paper each year It’s estimated 40 million roles of sticky tape are used for wrapping, adding to more plastic use It costs the taxpayer £2.50 per Christmas tree sent to the landfill In 2014, 400,000 tonnes of paper and card packaging weren’t collected for recycling from UK households Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to run a 100W bulb for four hours

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CARLO COLLODI ADAPTED BY

ROBERT ALAN EVANS AND LU KEMP

A Citizens Theatre production in association with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

7 DEC2019 - 4 JAN2020 Sponsored by

Citizens Theatre Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC022513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SC001337.

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warmer homes scotland Get funding from the Scottish Government for new central heating, home insulation and more, and stay warm through winter for less.

Not only do householders feel warmer and cosier, they save an average of £300 a year on their energy bills too.

Over 16,000 Scottish households have already benefited – in most cases getting around £4,000 of energy saving home improvements completely free of charge.

Find peace of mind with a warmer home this year – one free phone call is all it takes!

Contact Home Energy Scotland today for free impartial advice, and to see if you could get help through Warmer Homes Scotland.

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CHARITY

A VOLUNTEERING HAND Giving time, donations or your services to others over the festive season is just as important as giving to those around you. During the winter months, take a look at the different ways you can give back to people in need

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rom donating clothes you no longer use to donating your time, there are numerous ways you can give back over the festive season and into the New Year. If you don’t have the time or resources to dedicate to an organisation there are a range of ways you can help others from having tea with an elderly neighbour to sending out Christmas cards.

GIVING

If you are short on time over the festive season there are other ways to share some festive spirit. Small donations can go a long way to helping others.

The 12 Days of Giving campaign by Simon Community Scotland (www. simonscotland.org) lets you buy items like sleeping bags and Thermos flasks to help those affected by homelessness through an Amazon wish-list.

The list has items to suit every budget and lets you know what is in high

demand. The donated items will help to combat conditions like hypothermia for people facing homelessness this Christmas.

Donations don’t have to be financial – you can donate items like toiletries or clothes to organisations including Glasgow Women’s Aid (www. glasgowwomensaid.org.uk) for women

There are numerous ways you can give back over the festive season and into the New Year

and children who have fled abuse and will not be home over Christmas. If you receive gift sets or toiletries you won’t use over Christmas this could be the perfect way to re-gift them while doing good.

Women and children who have fled their homes often have no time to prepare or pack essential items, leaving them without basic toiletries as well as spare clothes and toys. Call Glasgow Women’s Aid on 0141 553 2022 to find out what items are currently needed most.

If you are ready to clear out your wardrobe before the New Year arrives, donate your unwanted clothes to a worthy cause. Smart Works (www. smartworks.org.uk) is a dressing and coaching service for unemployed women with confirmed job interviews which accepts clothing donations.

You can donate interview appropriate high-quality clothes and accessories

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CHARITY

by posting them to or dropping them off at your closest Smart Works office.

Currently, the organisation has a Scottish office in Edinburgh.

Once they receive your clothes, the team at Smart Works will use them to style clients and boost their confidence ahead of job interviews.

groups of people and ages you would like to volunteer with.

The directory features 44 different befriending services in Glasgow and a further 50 in Lothian. Befriending services are looking for new volunteers all year round, not just at Christmas.

to operate efficiently. Opportunities include warehouse volunteers who sort and weigh stock for food delivery parcels, food bank centre volunteers, social enterprise volunteers and office volunteers who provide administrative support.

BEFRIENDING

VOLUNTEERING

Almost 30 per cent of adults in Scotland have volunteered formally before, but there are constantly new volunteering opportunities appearing throughout the country. Volunteering is a great way to pair giving back with your own interests and hobbies.

From making meals for older neighbours to being a social media volunteer for a charity, there is a type of volunteering position to suit everyone. Volunteer Scotland (www. volunteerscotland.net) signposts volunteering opportunities on their website. These can be filtered by your location, the area you would like to volunteer in and your availability.

You could also volunteer directly through an organisation which has a local branch near you. The Trussell Trust (www.trusselltrust.org) aims to end hunger and poverty in the UK and has multiple areas open to volunteers.

The Trust supports more than 1,200 food bank centres in the UK, all of which need volunteers to continue

GIVING BLOOD

If you are friendly, reliable and have a few extra hours available each week a befriending role could be perfect for you. Befriending offers supportive relationships through volunteers for people who would otherwise be socially isolated.

Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk) offers two different befriending services to combat loneliness in later life. The Call in Time service matches an older person and a volunteer who have similar interests, they will then call each other on a regular basis for a chat.

The second service is face-toface befriending where a volunteer befriender regularly visits an older person in their home for a quick cuppa and a chat, sometimes accompanying them to an activity.

The Befriending Networks’ (www. befriending.co.uk) directory shows organisations that run befriending programmes in the region where you live. This can be filtered down to what

Regardless if you are a regular blood donor or you have never donated before, the festive period is the perfect time to give blood. Blood stocks usually dip from mid-December to early January making it even more essential to donate over Christmas. Just one pint of blood can save or improve the lives of up to three people.

It is easy to sign up to give blood online, Scot Blood (www.scotblood. co.uk) has an online system where you can make an appointment at your local centre and even check the current blood stock levels. Go the extra mile this Christmas by encouraging friends and family to donate or by organising a blood drive with your colleagues.

Regional donor centres can even set up corporate appointments for large companies.

Get the kids volunteering this winter with information and opportunities from Project Scotland, www.projectscotland.co.uk

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FINANCE

FINANCIALLY FORWARD

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Everyone knows that Christmas can put extra strain on your budget, but there are simple ways to make tiny cut backs, for a very merry, but affordable holiday

hristmas is the time of giving.

But, pressure to spend can lead to stress and even financial strain. “No one wants their family to miss out,” explains Nick Hill, money expert at the Money and Pensions Service.

“When you consider the celebrations, pressure from friends and family to go out; higher energy bills; and the school holidays, there’s a lot of pressure to spend around the Christmas period.”

Though typically the most expensive time of the year, Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank.

SAVINGS

“We’re coming into winter and it’s nice to do a bit of a clear out,” Nick continues.

“People are looking for presents to give, so why not sell the things that you don’t want anymore, such as Christmas gifts that have sat in the cupboard since last year – maybe you can sell those items and add to your money.”

From selling unwanted goods online, to setting aside money each month in preparation for December, there are

ways to ensure you don’t spend more than you need to over winter.

“Start by working out what you need,” says Nick. “Go through every item in your budget and ask yourself whether you need it or want it. If it falls into a want, then it’s potentially something you can cut back on, or achieve the same outcome in a lower-cost way. You can do Christmas a lot cheaper than you think.”

Most importantly, start having conversations with your friends and family about money. Not only does this help reduce the stigma of spending less at Christmas time, it also sets boundaries and lets them know how much you can afford to spend. You never know: people might be relieved if you suggest cutting back this year.

CHILDREN

One of the most expensive aspects of Christmas is buying presents for children – after all, nobody wants their child to miss out on the latest gadget.

However, do Christmas shopping with a twist this year and engage the younger members of your household with money

and involve them in the budgeting process – in the long run, this can be a gift in itself.

“Don’t be afraid of discussing money with children,” Nick advises. “A good idea is to tell them how much money you have to spend and ask what they want it spent on. You can reuse things from last Christmas, such as old cards to make new cards or labels for presents: you end up creating entertainment for the whole family, while saving money. It’s about finding these win-win opportunities.”

Celebrating Christmas and staying on budget can be just as magical as going all out for the festivities. Either way, there is help and guidance on hand if you do find yourself slipping over budget, this Christmas: don’t burry your head in the sand.

For impartial and free advice about saving money this Christmas, visit the Money and Pension Service (www.moneyandpensionsservice. org.uk), Money Advice Service (www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk), and Citizens Advice (www.citizensadvice.org.uk).

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Alex Monroe bee hoops, £180 www.johnlewis.com

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STYLE Go extra this Christmas with our biggest gift guide yet with the must-have treats for everyone in the family

Going independent Grab some last-minute online gifts packed with Scottish inspiration, without breaking the bank

Pink snake saddle bag, £22 www.dorothyperkins.com

Lace up boot, £59.99 www.deichmann.com

Knit Your Own Snood, £9.50 (www.marksandspencer.com)

Glasgow map print, £15 www.paperjoystudios.com

Black Leather-Look Coated Joggers, £22.99 (www.newlook.com/uk) Taste of Christmas basket, £88.99 www.very.co.uk

Periodic Table Bento Box, £8.95 www.rexlondon.com

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Are Ye Dancin’?! mug, £11 www.clairebarclaydraws.com

Woodland Bamboo Melamine Travel Mug, £8 (www.lauraashley.com) Men’s knitted jumper, £32 www.mandco.com

Blazer dress by Molly-Mae, £35 www.prettylittlething.com

ALL PRICES ACCURATE AT TIME OF PRINT

Portree print, £35 www.libbywalker.co.uk

Mid sleeper and slide, £325 www.cuckooland.com

Collection skirt, £45 www.marksandspencer.com

Thistle art print, £5.91 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MerriKittyArt

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A ROYA L LYCEUM THEATRE EDINBURGH PRODUCTION

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CHARLES DICKENS

28 November 2019 to 4 January 2020

TICKETS 0131 248 4848 | lyceum.org.uk

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SCOTLAND does

Christmas GLASGOW

Garden centres to festive carnivals and the beloved panto, Dear Green Place what do you have in store for us this winter?

EDINBURGH

The Capital never fails to please at Christmas, and they have a wealth of family friendly events sure to get everyone in the festive mood.

NORTH

There’s a lot happening across the north of Scotland this winter, get your festive fill of Oor Wullie, craft markets and so much more.

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• Indoor Children’s Carnival & Santa’s Grotto • Pets corner and kid’s sandy play area • Selection of Decorations, Lights, Trees & More!

• Enormous range of quality gifts, candles and housewares • Licensed 300 Seater Restaurant Don’t miss Breakfast with Santa at Cardwell from November, see website or press for details.

Real Christmas Trees available at Cardwell from the end of November.

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GLASGOW AND WEST

With twinkling fairy lights and the smell of cinnamon in the air, Christmas is well and truly here.

There’s no shortage of festivities across Glasgow and the west of Scotland, here are our top picks

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GLASGOW CHRISTMAS MARKETS

9 November – 31 December George Square and St Enoch Square, Glasgow www.glasgowloveschristmas.com Each Christmas, Glasgow transforms into a winter wonderland, and this year is no different. The markets in the city centre are ideally located to get some thoughtful gifts from artisan stalls, and local businesses. Grab a bite to eat while you’re there: from traditional German sausage to Dutch pancakes, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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STYLE MILE CARNIVAL

24 November Various locations, Glasgow www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk Glasgow’s annual Style Mile Carnival returns this year, for more festive fun for all the family. The magical parade of Christmas characters will wind their way through the city centre, finishing in George Square, where there will be music, dancing and displays from street performers. An essential day in your Christmas calendar.

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP

30 November – 10 December Various locations, Glasgow www.mudurbanflowers.com Become a florist for a day and join Mud to make your very own Christmas wreath. Your ticket includes all the tools and foliage to make your unique wreath, as well as a festive treat and beverage.

This will sell out fast, so make sure you book your place ASAP.

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THE IRN-BRU CARNIVAL

20 December 2019 – 12 January 2020 SEC, Glasgow www.irn-bru-carnival.com Packed with thrilling rides for children and family, as well as games, stalls and an inflatable play area for the little ones, there’s a good reason The IRNBRU Carnival has been running for 100 years. With tickets including 10 rides and children under three going free, it’s an unmissable event in your festive calendar. So, head along and celebrate 100 years of The IRN-BRU Carnival with the whole family this Christmas.

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8 December George Square, Glasgow www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk Take part in the city’s biggest annual festive race. Entry is £15 for adults and £5 for children, although you get 10 per cent off if you already have your own Santa costume. Run, walk, push the pram or take the dog to this family festive day out.

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23 November – 31 December The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow www.grosvenorwestend.co.uk Ashton Lane is the place to be this holiday. Why not celebrate by heading to the Grosvenor Café for a reasonably priced Christmas dinner with the girls, or a treat for the whole family. Starting at £16.95 per person, their Festive Menu is bursting with traditional and unique flavours. Or, why not head to one of their festive movie nights, and enjoy a Christmas classic, a glass of fizz, a two-course meal and a bottle of wine to share.

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OBAN WINTER FESTIVAL

15 – 24 November Various locations, Oban www.obanwinterfestival.com The west coast has plenty to offer this Christmas. Why not head to the Oban Winter Festival to take part in the festivities? Don’t miss the reindeer parade, which will see Santa and his sleigh travel through the town, accompanied by Rudolph and the gang.

Afterwards, make sure you visit Station Square, for the annual Christmas Lights ‘Switch On’.

JACK & THE BEANSTALK

6 December – 31 December Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock www.beaconartscentre.co.uk Head to Beacon Arts Centre this Christmas for a giant of a pantomime, that you won’t forget. Join Jack as he takes on the mighty giant, with the help of Dame Trot and her son Simon, Queen Grizelda and Fleshcreep. Watch the hilarity ensue, sing along to the fabulous songs, and you’ll be dancing in your seat by the end. With a star-studded cast, including Still Game’s Jane McCarry and Mark Cox, this is one panto not to be missed this festive season.

7 – 16 December St. Columba’s School, Kilmacolm www.st-columbas.org Join St. Columba’s for their annual Christmas celebrations. Kicking things off with the Christmas Fayre from 12pm to 3pm on 7 December (free entry), there will be opportunities to buy gifts, real Christmas trees, baked goods and even a chance to meet Santa himself.

Their Musical Celebration takes place at Greenock Town Hall on 16 December.

Enjoy an evening of the best music St Columba’s has to offer – a fitting way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Single tickets are priced at £10 and family tickets (four people) are £35. Please email development@st-columbas.org for more information.

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19 – 24 December Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk Showing Christmas classics, including Elf, Home Alone, Scrooged and It’s a Wonderful Life, this is one event not to be missed. Settled into the picturesque surroundings of the banks of Loch Lomond, for just £30, you and your family can sit in the comfort of your own car and

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enjoy the experience. Tickets will sell out fast, so make sure to book.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Every weekend from 23 November, plus 23 – 24 December Cardwell Garden Centre, Gourock www.cardwellgardencentre.co.uk Cardwell Garden Centre in Gourock has been celebrating Christmas in a big way for generations. Of course, they have an enormous range of Christmas decorations, gifts and trees, but it’s their indoor mini carnival and Santa’s grotto that keeps customers coming back, year after year. And the kids will just love the new inflatable assault course.

For a special treat, book your kids in for breakfast with Santa from 23 November.

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EDINBURGH AND EAST Edinbur�h

From the Serengeti Plains to twinkling lights of Princes Street Gardens: the Capital of Scotland has got a lot in store for you and the family this season. You won’t want to miss these events

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15 November – 26 January 2020 Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh www.edinburghzoo.org.uk Travel back in time to when weird and wonderful creatures roamed the Earth before us – yes, we’re talking dinosaurs.

Edinburgh Zoo have launched this year’s all-new theme, which will take you from tiny microbes to a world where dinosaurs were born and the ice age, where giant lanterns will be used to help you discover 570 million years of wildlife.

There’s even more to explore this year with an extended route for 2019 and over 600 brand new lanterns, everyone in the family is sure to enjoy this spectacular event. Now in its third year, the event stems from the relationship between the zoo and Sichuan, the birth place of Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

16 November – 4 January 2020 East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh www.edinburghschristmas.com It’s not Christmas without a trip to Edinburgh’s Christmas Market. Grab some festive goodies for the kids and mulled wine for yourself while you soak up the festive atmosphere at the East Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market. With stalls of local and bespoke products, gifts and tasty treats there’s something for everyone. This is the perfect opportunity to buy last minute, Christmas at the Botanics

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unique Christmas presents and stocking fillers. Make sure you wrap up as the market is completely outdoors.

CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS 2019

22 November – 29 December Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh www.rbge.org.uk Take a stroll down the onemile sparkling path at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh in a magical after dark experience which sees the Gardens transformed this Christmas season. Watch as lines of light bounce off of branches in the Laser Garden before heading to the Festive Flotilla where you will see hundreds of glowing boats bobbing on the water.

Don’t forget to visit returning attractions the Tunnel of Light, which twinkles

with thousands of pea lights, and the Scented Fire Garden before the Festive Finale where coloured projections dance in time to Christmas classics. This is sure to please everyone in the family – and is guaranteed to make for some memorable pictures.

DISNEY’S THE LION KING

5 December – 29 March 2020 Playhouse, Edinburgh www.disney.co.uk Disney’s The Lion King returns to Edinburgh. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical is a unique theatrical experience that you will remember forever. Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular stage production that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

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15 December, 21 December Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh www.edinburghschristmas.com Get your dancing shoes on – Baby Loves Disco is back after five sell out years, this time taking over the Assembly Rooms’ Ballroom. Grab the kids and bring plenty of sparkle for this unique daytime clubbing experience, suitable for babies, toddlers and young children. Ticket prices include face painting, festive crafts, toddler play equipment and more, rumour has it even Santa himself will make an appearance. Parents can join in with the dancing with a licensed bar available at the event.

CADENHEAD WHISKY

www.cadenhead.scot Visit your local Cadenhead Whisky store at 172 Canongate in Edinburgh to buy the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas. Purchase a gift voucher to give your loved one the chance to buy a bottle of Cadenhead whisky, gin, rum or cognac to enjoy during the festive season. Gift vouchers can also be used to purchase a ticket to one of Cadenhead’s weekly in-store tastings.

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CHRISTMAS BAKING FOR CHILDREN

30 November Hill of Tarvit, Fife www.nts.org.uk Enjoy some festive baking at Hill of Tarvit Mansion and Garden this Christmas.

Children can enjoy baking in the old kitchen where they will make their own biscuits to take home. They can get stuck into mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough and forming the shapes to make yummy biscuits.

Unfortunately, biscuit sharing with mum or dad is not compulsory. This event has three time slots but is sure to sell out fast with just 12 children’s tickets up for grabs at each session.

SPECTACLE OF LIGHT

7 December – 5 January 2020 Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk See Dalkeith Country Park like never before at this new festive light experience for all the family. Explore Fort Douglas under the stars as you follow lights and music around the gardens and across the river. Pick up a hot chocolate or mulled wine along the way before toasting marshmallows

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on the fire pit. Giant mirror balls, pixie lanterns, meteors and much more will be on show at the light show.

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SANTA’S GROTTO AT CARBERRY TOWER

8 December – 24 December Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate, Musselburgh www.carberrytower.com It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to Santa. Visit Santa at his Grotto at Carberry Tower where your little ones can post their letters to him, enjoy some festive fun with the elves and a personal visit with Santa himself. Children will even receive a Christmas gift alongside complimentary tea and coffee for accompanying adults. familylifemagazine.co.uk 25

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There’s plenty happing across the north of Scotland this Christmas to keep the whole family busy and in the festive spirit, we can’t wait to get into the festive spirit at these events

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

16 November Armadale Castle, Skye www.armadalecastle.com Armadale is the only place to get your homemade Christmas gifts this year. Browse the goods from local businesses, artists, crafters, in the hospitable Stables café – the perfect place to find stocking-fillers for friends and family alike. There will also be numerous family-friendly activities to keep the children entertained and excited for the upcoming festivities.

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OOR WULLIE – CHRISTMAS 2019

23 November – 5 January 2020 Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee www.dundeerep.co.uk We all remember reading the classic Oor Wullie comics as a child, and you were always guaranteed to find an annual wrapped up under the tree. Well, now you can catch up with Dundee’s most famous resident as he celebrates his eightieth anniversary as Scotland’s favourite character.

Join Wullie, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck and Fat Boab in a musical escapade in their home town, before the highlyanticipated show heads out on a tour of the rest of Scotland.

CINDERELLA

30 November 2019 – 5 January 2020 His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Aberdeen audiences shall go to the ball as Cinderella transforms from rags to riches. Join TV and stage star Louie Spence alongside panto favourite Alan McHugh, Call the Midwife star Laura Main, River City stars Paul-James Corrigan and Sally Howitt, Two Doors Down’s Joy McAvoy and Emmerdale’s Paul Luebke at His Majesty’s Theatre from November.

SANTA AT FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS

7 – 23 December, selected dates The Fairmont, St Andrews www.standrewsbay.com Visit The Fairmont’s Gingerbread Grotto, where Santa himself will be handing out gifts with the help of his elves. Children of all ages will be able to

meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes. Free family and festive films will play throughout the day in the auditorium, while you wait for your slot. Book your place to meet Santa by emailing, StAndrews.scotland@ Fairmont.com or phone 01334 837 000.

CHRISTMAS GOTHIC

16 December Eden Court, Inverness www.eden-court.co.uk Step inside Eden Court, as it transforms into a Victorian gothic scene, just in time for Christmas. Take part in one of the Victorians’ most time-honoured traditions and listen to the macabre festive tales of a time gone by from a ghostly woman. You’ll be entering the true spirit of Christmas, but will you leave?

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NEW YEAR’S DAY BA’

1 January 2020 Kirkwall, Orkney www.orkney.com It wouldn’t be Christmas and New Year in Orkney without The Ba’. Two teams – the Uppies and the Doonies, depending on where in Kirkwall you’re from – battle it out to get the ball to one end of the town. Locals and visitors alike can take part in the festivities, and if you find yourself in Orkney over the festive period, it’s not to be missed. familylifemagazine.co.uk 27

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ENTERTAINMENT

THEATRE AT CHRISTMAS The stages of the King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal are coming to life this winter, and we can’t wait to see these performances JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

King’s Theatre 30 November – 5 January The King’s Theatre has been busy planting their magic beans in preparation for theatre-land’s most magical time of year. And, thanks to the west of Scotland’s high rainfall, the beanstalk is ready and watered for the much-anticipated opening of Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday 30 November – the first performance of this title at the city centre venue for more than 30 years.

King’s favourites Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac are this year joined by Johnny Watson as we follow Jack on a quest to conquer evil and win over the princess of his dreams. Prepare for bundles of laughs, music, special effects and compulsory audience participation in this GIANT of a panto.

WE WILL ROCK YOU

Theatre Royal 9 December – 29 December Queen fans need look no further than Theatre Royal for their Christmas night out as the highly acclaimed We Will Rock You runs for three weeks in December. The production tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same. Marking Queen’s legendary performances in full scale and spectacle, the show is sound-tracked to fan favourites including Radio Ga Ga, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and, of course, We Will Rock You.

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Theatre Royal 20 January – 25 January Jings, crivvens, help ma boab!

Scotland’s cheekiest, spiky-haired scamp is back. Oor Wullie has featured in the Sunday Post for more than 80 years and is now brought to life in this brand-new stage adaptation. The iconic laddie from Auchenshoogle is much loved for his big heart, constant war against boredom and his mischievous energetic pranks which often land him in a scrape or two. In this latest adventure, Wullie, along with his life-long friends, Fat Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, and the rest of the Sunday Post gang are on a quest to find his bucket.

King’s Theatre www.atgtickets.com/glasgow 0844 871 7648* Theatre Royal booking info: www.atgtickets.com/glasgow 0844 871 7647* Tickets for both the King’s and Theatre Royal can be booked at Theatre Royal box office, open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. *Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

Billionaire Boy

Theatre Royal 15 January – 19 January Welcome Joe Spud, although he’s perhaps better known as Billionaire Boy. Adapted from the best-selling book by David Walliams head on a journey with Joe, who – has a sports car and £100,000 a week in pocket money – doesn’t have any friends.

In a bid to make some, he leaves his super-posh school and starts at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe…

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WIN IRN-BRU Carnival four tickets to the

Europe’s largest indoor funfair returns, and this year will be the biggest yet – and you can win tickets to enjoy the fun!

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elebrating 100 years of festive fun at Europe’s largest indoor funfair, The IRN-BRU Carnival is sure to get everyone in the family smiling with joy.

From the Dodgems, a 15-metre Ferris Wheel, a range of fantastic stalls (will you win any of the amazing prizes?), and the infamous Sticky Wall: this is sure to be the best day out of the year.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS All entries must be received by Monday 2 December 2019.

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here’s something magical happening on Glasgow’s Bath Street: a mighty beanstalk is growing high into the sky. We wonder what it could be for? Oh look, Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac and Jonathan Watson are on the scene for a giant pantomime spectacular (oh, yes, it is)! That’s right, Jack and the Beanstalk is back as the King’s Theatre is transformed into Dame Trot’s farm for this family friendly event. And, you could be at the heart of the action.

THE PRIZE

We’re giving away one family ticket for Jack and the Beanstalk at the King’s Theatre Glasgow on Tuesday 17 December at 7pm.

HOW TO ENTER

To be in with the chance of winning, simply send your name and telephone number, plus where you picked up Family Life Festive to competitions@dcpublishing.co.uk quoting ‘JACK’.

Or, enter online at www.familylifemagazine.co.uk/Jack by Monday 2 December 2019.

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