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Winter and Christmas Activities in Falkirk 2017
Welcome to Christmas with Falkirk Community Trust Get your sprouts and turkey on order, test the tree lights and pin up the mistletoe! Then check out our packed festive programme! From concerts to films, shopping to storytelling, there’s loads to keep you entertained and some events are FREE! So get the Christmas diary ready and start pencilling in some quality time with friends and family at some of our fantastic events throughout the Falkirk area.
Gift Vouchers Our versatile gift vouchers are available from any of our Sports Centres, Libraries or Venues. Vouchers are a great idea for birthday presents, special occasions or just to say ‘thanks’! You could give an afternoon tea for two, a gym membership, a private ski lesson, tickets for a show or a Les Mill class, or simply a cash amount. 2
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There’s a Christmas crisis this year at Callendar House and Santa has a sleighful of problems. The reindeer have chewed through their fencing and escaped, running rampage through Falkirk, so Santa’s gone to round them up. The naughty elf has scoffed a trayful of the Tearoom’s festive mince pies, and is too sleepy to wrap any presents, so we need YOUR help to make the magic of Christmas this year. Will Santa find all of the reindeer and be back in time for tea? Will there be any mince pies to eat? Bring the whole family and enjoy a magical journey around Santa’s Scottish HQ. Festive snacks for big and small helpers included. It’s going to be great fun, but don’t take our word for it, here’s what visitors said of last year’s Adventure:
d and the entire “What a fantastic day out. Callendar House was beautifully decorate Santa himself, visit was perfect. From the friendly tour guide to the naughty elf and activities for everything was well presented and thoroughly enjoyable. Lots of great year!” next back be definitely We’ll ages. all of children “Can’t recommend this highly enou gh. We took 4 kids (6,6,4 and 3) and they had a magnificent time. The adults enjoyed it as muc h as the kids too.”
Sat 25 Nov - Sun 24 Dec
(closed Tuesdays) Various times throughout the day Adult/Child £7.00, Babies (u-24 mos) £2. Suitable for Nursery – P3. Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR
Book online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org or call our Christmas hotline on 01324 506850 3
Gifts at Callendar House and The Helix Whether you’re looking for a bespoke gift or simply some extra festive decorations, there’s plenty to catch you eye in our gift shops. Jewellery from both Newbridge Silverware and Shrieking Violet plus a stunning new collection from Dumfries based Strands (Helix only), who use British slate inlaid with silver to create a unique and dramatic look. We’re now stocking photo frames from Whisky Frames, a Scottish company who create the frames from old whisky casks, with a Harris Tweed backing mount. This is a great gift for any whisky fan, as the frames are numbered so you can look up their history, and if you’re lucky, you may still get a whiff of the nectar itself! There will be few who will be able to resist the tempting treats from Brambles Foods and local company the Ochil Fudge Pantry, whose Christmas themed flavours should be available all year round.
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Exclusive to The Helix Visitor Centre, we’ll be showcasing our Kelpie sculptures, 2018 Kelpie calendar and new branded merchandise for all our Kelpie fans. Over at Callendar House, besides lovely gift ideas, you can enjoy our gorgeous festive tree and decorations and sample our Taste of Victorian Christmas – free tastings of bygone Christmas - in the cosy Kitchen. Details at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org from November. Alongside the Winter Warmth prints for sale, we also have a display of ceramics from locally born and bred designer Steph Liddle. Steph’s handmade creations can be seen in the Archive Cabinet at Callendar House. All profits from the sales in our shops go back to Falkirk Community Trust to develop culture and sports activity across the Falkirk area, thereby supporting us as a local charity and allowing us to invest back into services in the community.
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Winter Warmth Focus On Print Exhibition
The Park Gallery’s ever popular Winter Warmth Exhibition returns this year with a focus on print. Over 20 fantastic artists from across Scotland and the UK will be presenting their work, giving you the opportunity to purchase some unique and special designs.
We’re sure that between the Gallery and Callendar House shop you will be able to find a special gift for this Christmas or a little treat for yourself. All work is for sale and available to take away. Sat 28th Oct 2017 – Sun 14th Jan 2018 10am – 4pm Admission Free (closed Tuesdays)
Festive Afternoon Teas at Callendar House Tearoom What better way to get yourself in the mood for Christmas than with one our Festive Afternoon Teas, piled high with treat after treat. Sandwiches filled with turkey and house stuffing, ham and home-made chutney, egg and chive mayo and Scottish brie and cranberry plus festive sausage rolls. Then tuck into warm scones with lashings of fresh cream and home-made jam. Don’t forget to save room for mini Christmas cake squares, mini pavlovas and trifle shots. A true seasonal delight for only £11.95 per person – why not upgrade with a glass of fizz on the day? Festive Afternoon Teas will be available in the Green Room throughout December (closed Tuesdays) from 12 noon – 3.30pm. You can avoid disappointment by pre-booking on 01324 506850. Later opening on selected dates. 5
Chase The Turkey
The Turkeys have escaped AGAIN!! Get your trainers on and run, jog or walk this 2 mile route around The Helix Park, and yes, you will be in hot pursuit of a turkey (or someone dressed as a turkey!). Keep up with our feathered friends as they strut through the park and burn off those mince pies. Prizes are up for grabs and finishers get a fab T-shirt to take home. For more details and to register please visit www.thehelix.co.uk Sun 3 Dec | 11am | £8 children, £10 Adults, Family ticket £30 (2 adults + 2 kids or 1 adult & 3 kids)
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Cosy Christmas Read Cosy up at The Helix Visitor Centre and let our story tellers entertain the kids with some Christmas tales. Spaces are limited – for more information and pre-booking, visit www.thehelix.co.uk 16, 17, 23, 24 Dec 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. £3 per child (includes a hot chocolate)
Elf Gets … Build your elf-ishness up in time for Christmas across selected Trust locations with our one-off activity workshops for u-12s. You can find out more online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org from November onwards! 6
Fire And Light Join us at the start of the year for a fiery meander through the Helix. The park will be illuminated, animated and transformed! Mon 1 & Tue 2 January 2018 More details via www.thehelix.co.uk
Local Makers Market at Muiravonside Country Park Local crafters will be selling their products in the Café courtyard at Muiravonside Country Park. The Café will have mince pies and warming festive drinks and you can keep the kids occupied with our Big Bauble Hunt, a self guided trail you can do together as a family. £1 per quiz sheet. Please park in the main car park. Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17 & Sat 23 December. 11am – 3pm. Admission Free to Market
Living Nativity Book on our special festive farm walks and find out more about what this time of year is like for the creatures which feature in a traditional nativity scene. Get up close to our rescue donkeys with our experienced Stock keepers and the farm volunteers. Meet at the Farm courtyard by the well. Sun 10, Sun 17 and Sat 23 December | Duration 1 hour. 1pm | Tickets £4 | Please pre-book on 01324 506850 7
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Fri 1st - Sat 9th December 2017 7.30pm; 2.30pm Matinées on Sat 2, Sun 3 & Sat 9 December. Join us for this action packed, fun filled family pantomime at FTH! The talented cast of FYT return after a sell-out run last year, to take you to a world of fantasy and adventure, right here in Falkirk. So get snappy and hook your tickets before they fly out the door, quicker than naughty Tinkerbell!! Come along and cheer on our hero Peter as he takes on the villainous Captain Hook! £12/£9.50. Family Saver (max 2 adults) £38. Groups £8 (10+). BSL interpreted performance on Wed 6 December at 7.30pm.
FTH Theatre, Falkirk, West Bridge Street, FK1 5RS
BOOK NOW ! 01324 506850
Festive Films at The Hippodrome
Join us for our Magical Christmas Screenings!
The Nutcracker (U) Sat 9 Dec 7pm | Sun 10 Dec 2.30pm Filmed at the historic Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, where the original Nutcracker was first performed over 120 years ago, this sumptuously traditional production of the all– time favourite ballet for the festive season is perfect Christmas entertainment for families and ballet fans everywhere. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is conducted by the company’s Artistic Director Valery Gergiev with masterful staging and choreography by Vasily Vainonen. With: Alina Somova as Clara and Vladimir Shklyarov as The Nutcracker. 1h 45m
The Snowman (U) & The Snowman and the Snowdog (U) Sat 23 Dec 11am A Hippodrome tradition: delightful double bill of two animations. The first faithfully recreating the classic children’s Christmas tale by author Raymond Briggs which tells the magical story of a young boy’s snowman who comes to life and whisks him away to the North Pole to meet Santa himself. Followed by the charming sequel in which the hero builds a snowdog companion for his snowman, in honour of his dearly departed pet. 24m / 26m
It’s a Wonderful Life (U) Elf (PG) Sat 16 Dec 11am (Reel Saturday), 2.30pm (Autism Friendly) | Sun 17 Dec 2.30pm Good natured festive fun for all the family. After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his un-elflike size, Buddy (Will Ferrell), raised as an elf at the North Pole, is sent by Santa to the US in search of his birth father. 1h 33m
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (cert tbc) The next chapter in the Skywalker saga arrives at the Hippodrome from 29 December. Dates/times tbc – check website for details.
Fri 22 Dec 8pm | Sat 23 Dec 2.30pm, 7.30pm | Sun 24 Dec 11am, 2.30pm Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Hippodrome outing for this much-loved cinefable. It is Christmas Eve and George Bailey (Stewart), dedicated, up-standing family-man, finds his beneficent company in danger of collapse, and contemplates suicide in the belief that it would be better for everyone if he was dead. But the prayers of his loved ones summon a novice guardian-angel named Clarence, keen to earn his wings by helping George. And so it passes that Clarence sets about showing George what things would have been like had he never been born… A Hippodrome sell-out every Christmas, early booking recommended.
Tickets: Standard £6.70 | Conc. £5.10 | Family £18.50 | Reel Saturday £2.75 | The Nutcracker £10 /£8 conc. 9
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Donating to the Trust You can donate and support the work we do when you visit Callendar House, Muiravonside Country Park, Kinneil Museum and The Helix. Simply fill in a gift aid envelope with your donation inside, and pop the envelope in one of our donation boxes. All of our profits are reinvested to improve our facilities for the community. By supporting us, we can further support the community in Falkirk!
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Christmas Events in Your Town Falkirk Festive Light Switch On Sun 19 November 3 – 5pm
Join Leader of the Council, Cecil Meiklejohn for the annual switching on of Falkirk Town Centre illuminations with a special visit from Santa and his elves.
Grangemouth Christmas Switch On & Reindeer Event Saturday 25 November
Santa & Reindeer in town from 10am – 12 noon. Light Switch on at 4pm.
Bo’ness Christmas Switch On and Reindeer Event Saturday 25 November Santa & Reindeer in town from 2pm – 4pm. Light Switch on at 5pm.
Denny Aviemore Reindeer Event Sat 2 December
Santa and Reindeer in town from 10am – 12pm
Stenhousemuir Christmas Switch On & Aviemore Reindeer Event Sat 2 December
Santa and Reindeer in town from 2pm to 4pm. Light Switch on at 4pm
Santa & Aviemore Reindeer Parade Sat 9 December 2 – 4pm
Watch the sensational Aviemore Reindeer lead Santa up the High Street at 2pm from the bandstand. They will then be in the East End of the High Street until 4pm. For more information follow us on facebook falkirkdelivers
How to book/connect with us
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Up and coming highlights at FTH Theatre
DRAGART
CHRISTMAS CABARET Friday 15 December 8pm | £15 Cabaret Seating | £10 Balcony
Back by popular demand with a brand new show! draGart is a drag show like no other.
Featuring a collection of gorgeous drag girls and supporting company of dancers, the show combines Hollywood glamour with Broadway glitz. With a selection of sensational song and dance sections including Christmas favourites, draGart’s show offers something for everyone. There’s also a DJ to keep the party going long after the glitter has gone. Prepare to journey to the very heart of fabulous!
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS
- MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN Saturday 16 December 7.30pm | £19.50/£18
Magic, the first and still the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show for 2017. While not attempting to emulate Queen visually, Magic creates all the excitement of a Queen show, performing completely live with superb musicianship and outstanding harmonies. The perfect Christmas outing!
Monday 18 December 7.30pm | £19.50/£18
Buddy and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. Make your ‘Heartbeat’ a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans all over the world saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
01324 506850 | falkirkcommunitytrust.org FTH Theatre, Falkirk, West Bridge Street, FK1 5RS @Falkirk Arts
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