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Shopping at Callendar House Welcome to Christmas with Falkirk Community Trust, It’s that time!

Mince pies and mulled wine are appearing on the supermarket shelves; plans are being made to meet old friends for the annual catch up; and the kids are cultivating a list for Santa of the latest toys and gadgets. Christmas is in the air!

So to get you in the mood and keep you entertained and excited for the whole festive period we have a packed programme of events from concerts to films, shopping, storytelling and workshops – with lots of them free to drop in!

So get the Christmas calendar out and start pencilling in some quality time with friends and family at one of our fantastic events throughout the Falkirk area.

And from everyone at the Falkirk Community Trust team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council.

This year’s unique Callendar House retail range includes handmade artisan chocolates from local chocolatier Michael Maley, stunning Bone China tealight candle holders with delicate Christmas, winter and wildlife patterns to set off your Christmas table. Delightful Christmas decoration from Newbridge Silver and lovely new handbags, purses, scarfs and gloves exclusively designed for Earthsquared in Haddington.

The Visitor Centre Shop at the Helix is also open and boasts a range of exclusive Kelpies merchandise, perfect for local enthusiasts as well as our overseas visitors, and great gift ideas to send away to relatives for Christmas. What better way to treat far flung friends and family than a Kelpie T Shirt on Christmas morning?

There is also a great pop up Christmas shop with beautiful jewellery, a fun range of all things horsey, including our very popular Michael Maley chocolate horseshoes and many more great gifting ideas for all the family.

All profits from the sales in our shops go back to Falkirk Community Trust to develop culture and sports activity across the Falkirk area. By shopping at Callendar House Gift shop, you are giving not once but twice. Not only are you buying unique and individual presents for your loved ones, but you are also supporting us as a local charity and allowing us to invest back into the services for the community.

When you use our facilities, catering outlets or buy from us, you help us provide: Subsidised sports events for young people More free events in libraries Upgrades to existing facilities in the area Home library service for those who are less mobile Subsidised access to sport and fitness for those with less means Care for rehomed animals at Muiravonside Country Park Visit our Gift Shops located in Callendar House foyer and the Visitor Centre at The Helix for unique Christmas gifts which will delight family and friends!

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Brunch/Afternoon tea with Santa There is so much Christmas work to be done But where have all those naughty elves gone Mrs Clause will be wrapping all night and day So Santa can put the toys in his sleigh She needs your help to spread Christmas cheer For young and old this time of year.

All the family are invited to Callendar House to join Mrs Clause in a unique Christmas experience. Delicious brunch/ tea platters will be served to all the family.

Sit back and relax as Mrs Clause recruits the young helpers into a magical band of merry elves and leads them through festive activities, Christmas stories and songs.

And if we’re lucky Santa will join us for a charming end to the day.

Saturday 5 December 11.30am & 2.30pm Saturday 12 December 11.30am & 2.30pm Saturday 19 December 11.30am & 2.30pm Wednesday 23 December 11.30am & 2.30pm Thursday 24 December 11.30am Children: £9.95 (age 2 and above) Babies: £1.95 Adults: £7.95 Book online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/arts or ring the box office on 01324 506850

Festive Films at The Hippodrome Join us for our magical Christmas screenings!

PAN Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter (Levi Miller) finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook (Garrett Hedlund) and the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara).

They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman). Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan. Sat 5 Dec 11am

It’s A Wonderful Life After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.

Fri 18 Dec 7.30pm, Sun 20 Dec 2.30pm and Thurs 24 Dec 2.30pm

The Shop Around The Corner Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest. Klara and Alfred are constantly at odds with each other, butting heads and disagreeing on almost everything. Both are enamored of their respective pen pals, who serve as welcome distractions in their lives.

Little do they know, they are each the other’s pen pal and, despite outward differences, have unwittingly fallen in love through their letters.

Sat 19 Dec time tbc Book online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/arts or ring the box office on 01324 506850

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Winter Warmth Sat 14th Nov 2015 - Sat 9th Jan 2016 An exhibition of over 35 artists, designers and craft makers from Scotland and the UK. All work is for sale.

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Toddling O’Clock Join us throughout November for the remainder of 2015’s series of Toddling O’Clock at Callender House. Our fun workshops full of sensory play and interaction are perfect for children ages 2-5 and their grown ups!

Monday 2 November – Fire Fighting Friends Monday 9 November – Bonnie Scotland Monday 16 November – Pantoland Tickets cost £3.50 per session. Sessions run from10.30am – 11.15am. Book at the Steeple Box Office on 01324 506850. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage

Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR Free Admission | Open from Mon-Sat, 10am–5pm Image by Ruth Green | www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

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Robin Hood – A Pantomime Adventure!

Fri 4 – Sat 12 December, times vary If you are looking for a great night out for all the family this Christmas, then you have just hit the bullseye! The talented young performers of Falkirk Youth Theatre bring you the adventures of Robin Hood in this fantastic pantomime extravaganza. Join Robin and his merry crew, along with Maid Marion and the rest of the gang in song laughter and adventure. Cheer on our hero and boo the evil sheriff in this brilliant show full of festive fun! Following the sell-out success of the 2014 FYT pantomime, make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

Evening performances 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Sat 5, Sun 6 and Sat 12 December BSL interpreted performance Wed 9 December Tickets ÂŁ11/ÂŁ9 concession Family ticket ÂŁ35 (max 2 adults) Groups of 10+ ÂŁ7.50

A Victorian Kitchen Christmas in 2015.

The kitchen will be decorated as a Victorian kitchen from Saturday 28th November.

Help the cook to stir the Christmas pudding and find out how the Victorians celebrate Christmas in Callendar House.

In December you can sample popular dishes from Victorian time including mince pies, shortbread, Scotch Christmas Bun & cloutie dumpling.

Spit roasting on: Saturday 5th December Saturday 12th December Saturday 19th December

Call the box office on 01324 506850 to book or visit us online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

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Friends of the Farm Hello! I’m Hamish and I live at Newparks Farm with some of my animal friends, and we are looked after by the lovely people at Falkirk Community Trust who also manage Muiravonside Country Park.

Would you like to become my friend? You can now become a Friend of the Farm to help feed us, improve our enclosures, and give us lots of tasty and fun treats (which we love!).

Falkirk Delivers...

For only £20.00 a year you can make a massive difference to our lives and in return we will send you a Christmas card and gift now, plus an update at Easter, as well as inviting you to a special VIP guided farm tour in the summer. All the animals can’t wait to meet their new Friends!

Christmas Lights Switch on!

Christmas Events at the Helix

To purchase a Friends of The Farm sponsorship as a gift with a difference, contact our Countryside Ranger simon.bowers@falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Keep an eye out at www.thehelix.co.uk

Bo’ness 21st Nov – Entertainment from 1pm, Reindeers 2pm-4pm, switch on at 4pm Grangemouth 21st Nov – Reindeers 10am -12pm, entertainment from 2.30pm, switch on at 5pm Falkirk 22nd Nov – Entertainment & Sing- along-a-Frozen from 1pm, switch on at 5pm

throughout the season for listings detailing our festive fun and events!

Donating to the Trust

Denny 28th Nov – Reindeers 10 -12pm Stenhousemuir 28th Nov – Reindeers 2pm - 4pm, Entertainment from 3pm, switch on at 5pm

How to book/connect with us/find us

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/parks 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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