Families Glasgow July August 2016 by Families Magazine

Glasgow Issue 58 July/August 2016

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Get in touch Editor: Anna Wignall editor@familiesglasgow.co.uk, 07796 946661 Keep up to date at www.familiesglasgow.co.uk or find us on facebook Next issue: Next issue is Sept/Oct. Tell us about any new back to school clubs and classes that you want publicised! Please get in touch. Booking deadline: 4 August Special ad rates and offers available, call or email to find out more. We take every care in preparing this magazine but the publishers cannot be held responsible for the claims made by advertisers. Designed by kris@grafikfabrik.co.uk. Printed By Warners (Midlands) plc. Copyright: Families Glasgow Magazine July 2016. Families Glasgow is part of Families Magazines Ltd a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families ® is a registered trademark of Families Magazines Ltd, Remenham House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Glasgow are fully protected by copyright and non of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publisher. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence.

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Resonate Gaming@SECC Scotland’s newest and largest gaming festival, Resonate Total Gaming, is set to power its way into Glasgow for the first time this summer. From 29–31 July 2016, the highly anticipated festival of eSports and gaming will take over the SECC offering an exciting range of programming to satisfy all ages. From the casual player to diehard gamer, there will be something for everyone so prepare to poise those gaming thumbs. Children aged 12 and under can enjoy the dedicated Resonate Juniors area designed with 110% Gaming. As an interactive zone, it will let kids ‘live the games’ while they learn tactics, compete and win prizes. From Super Mario to Temple Run and Minecraft to Lego - it’s all to play for as the kids let loose and explore their favourite characters and challenges. For more information and ticket bookings please visit www.resonatetotalgaming.com. Follow @ RTGfest on Twitter

New Music Classes (For ages 1-6)starting in August. www.musicboxkey.co.uk Netherlee Parish Church (East Ren). Call Dorothy on 07584 634 819.

Early Years Colourstrings MUSIC Classes

Children aged 1-5yrs The friendly, structured, interactive, fun, musical experience of the trip into the magical world called Musicland will develop children’s fundamental musical skills; Pulse --- Rhythm --- Pitch Music helps many areas of early year’s development; speech, coordination, concentration, social skills, imagination, numeracy, literacy and many more! For more details call 07584 634 819 or email dorothy@musicboxkey.co.uk or visit the website www.musiboxkey.co.uk

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Make your own fruity summer delight!

Snowy Strawberries This is super easy and great to get the kids helping in the kitchen. Ideal for summer snacks, they can be kept in the freezer and brought out after a hot day at school.

You will need:

- 1 punnet strawberries - 1 large pot Greek yoghurt

How to make: • Wash the strawberries and trim the stalks and leaves off each one. • Put some of the Greek yoghurt in a bowl and roll each strawberry in the yoghurt. Lay them on a flat baking tray. • When you have covered all the fruit with the yoghurt, place the tray in the freezer on an empty shelf and leave to freeze overnight. You can then take them off the tray and store them in freezer bags until needed.

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Did you know…? …about these three great ways to travel lighter this summer?

Vacuum bags

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Kids love picnics! Picnicking is one of the UK’s most enjoyable summer traditions, and is a great way of taking advantage of any open spaces in your local area over the warmer months of the year. Let your kids choose the foods and encourage them to help in the preparation.

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Here are 5 tips to make a perfect picnic: 1. Location. Picnics can be held practically anywhere! That’s why they are so much fun! It could be in your garden, at a local park, a beach or at a campground. Pick somewhere not too crowded and plenty of space. 2. Seating, Grass or sand is great t so are large beach towels, mats, blankets or quilt for an authentic feel. Bring fold up chairs so some can seat down more comfortably if required. 3. Storage - A basket is classic and fun, coolers are practical, and plastic shopping bags are just 5p. If you’ve a lot of walking to do pack a back pack. 4. Food & Drinks Get lots of little snacks, better as people can pick and choose, and stops you worrying about who likes what. Drinks cordials work a treat, as does chilled lemonade and maybe... a nice Chardonnay for the adults. 5. Handy helping bits, insect repellant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, condiments napkins or paper towels are things that you will need but are most likely to forget. A great way to get children involved and encourage role play after a summer spent picnicking is the Hape Lunchbox set which is available from www.iwantoneofthose.com for just £13.99.

Explore Learning At Explore Learning, our passion is to help students achieve their potential and be the best they can be. We get to know each child as an individual and help them to fall in love with learning. Our goal - to build confident, fearless learners who are hungry for knowledge. We’ve delivered award-winning maths and English tuition to over 175,000 children across the UK. Our award-winning approach has a proven record of supporting children both academically and attitudinally. Celebrating children’s achievements is an extremely important thing. This summer we’re encouraging children and parents to learn new skills together, and to get excited about showing off what they have learned in our centres and back at school in September. Look out for their stories on Explore Learning’s social media channels and website! www.explorelearning.co.uk/Glasgow

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New Website for Families! Look out for the launch of the fantastic new Families website in early July. The areas covered by this magazine will now be covered by a new hyper-local approach, which will allow Families Online to bring you information about a wide range of things to do both close to where you live – and across your region. You can look forward to seeing the best of the current site, including places to go and what’s on events and activities, education, childcare, classes and clubs and parties, as well as some great new features, including eating out and local services. The site will be more comprehensive than ever and easier to use, offering inspirational ideas for things to do with the kids locally and helpful parenting tips and advice to support you and your family. It’s in the same place – so look at familiesonline.co.uk and find your local site!

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Free Family Fun this Summer! Join the thousands of Glasgow kids who enjoy our free Holiday Programme activities when they show their Kidz Card! When the schools close for the holidays, Glasgow Life opens their doors to let the kids in! Our community centres and libraries are bursting with fun, free, local activities we know your kids will love.

Coming up this summer we’ve got: • Arts and crafts • Indoor and outdoor play clubs • Fun storybook activities • Play activities for kids with additional support needs • Games +more • ALL FOR FREE!

Find out more about the Holiday Programme or apply for a Kidz Card at youngglasgow.org.uk facebook.com/YoungGlasgow Twitter.com/Young_Glasgow Instagram: youngglasgow

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Summer in Scotland Ideas

Children Spend Less Time Outdoors Than Woodcraft Folk Prison Inmates Persil has commissioned a report into children’s play, titled ‘Play in Balance’. The report spoke to 12,000 parents worldwide to find out how much time their children spent playing outside. Timed to coincide with Persil’s ‘Dirt is Good’ campaign, the findings were quite startling, showing that children are out of touch with nature and that over half could not even identify an oak tree. In the UK, the top things to prevent kids from playing outdoors were the unreliable British weather (82 per cent), lack of time (31 per cent) and children wanting to stay inside (31 per cent). The survey also showed that 74 per cent of UK children spend less time outdoors than prison inmates, three fifths of parents think their children play outside less than they did and 18 per cent don’t play outdoors at all on an average day. Mark Sears, Chief Wild Officer at The Wild Network comments: “This research highlights everything that we know at The Wild Network about today’s children - they aren’t getting enough outdoor play and it has serious consequences. Yet the evidence is overwhelming – outdoor play is vital for children, it makes them happier and healthier. Free the Kids.” Clare Logan, Senior Brand Manager UK and Ireland at Persil explains: “We were shocked when we discovered that children today are spending less time outside than prisoners. That is why Persil decided to make a film, ‘Free The Kids’, to bring this issue to life, and to start a global conversation about the importance of play for children’s learning and development. In response, we are working with leading partners including The Wild Network and Empty Classroom Day to help families rediscover outdoor play, both at home and through schools.”

Persil says that parents can take three simple steps: • Get out today and play with your child - go to www.dirtisgood.com for ideas on getting out and getting dirty • Join the conversation @PersilUK – Persil has the views of experts and partners but needs to hear the voice of parents. What are the obstacles to outdoor play? How are parents feeling about their child’s opportunities to play? Persil will then respond with more ways to support families • Visit www.dirtisgood.com and sign up your child’s school for Empty Classroom Day. Persil is a proud partner of the global initiative aiming to get children around the world learning outside of the classroom

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Established in 1925 to promote co-operation and democracy through fun, Woodcraft Folk is now enjoying an upsurge in popularity. Glasgow groups include the new East End Woodcraft group, who make the most of Alexandra Park, and a fully accessible Southside group run in partnership with Sense Scotland. Young people take part in activities such as arts and crafts, den building, outdoor games and storytelling. Many groups run regular outings, such as country walks or hostelling, aimed at teaching children about the environment and their place in it. Volunteers, many of whom are parents and carers, are at the heart of the Woodcraft ethos, helping to plan and deliver activities with the support of the organisation. The Sense Scotland group meet at Touchbase, Kinning Park, Mondays 6:30 – 7:45pm - Email sense@woodcraft.org.uk The East End group meet at Haghill Park Primary School, Mondays 3:15 – 4.45pm Email eastendwoodcraft@gmail.com Facebook eastendwoodcraftfolk

Go on a Mini Beast Safari! Most kids, even the most squeamish love mini-beasts (as long as they're safely trapped behind glass!). So why not go for a mini-beast safari? Go exploring in your garden or in the local park. You'll be amazed at the variety and diversity of bugs you can find. Especially in ponds! shopping.rspb.org.uk/rspb-minibeast-explorer-kit.html For older kids, more 'professional' explorer kits can be found here www.wildforms.co.uk/insects/bug-collecting/

For great family outdoors ideas see: www.dirtisgood.com www.woodcraft.org.uk www.greenaspirationsscotland.co.uk/ www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/Scotland scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/

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Go Ape! Go Ape Aberfoyle (minimum age 10+) Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Aberfoyle (Stirlingshire) by Families Glasgow Editor

Do you need to book?

Yes. You need to book a fixed slot and attend the mandatory safety briefing and practice session with the easy to use harness and safety equipment.

What do you wear?

Sturdy shoes and weather appropriate outdoor attire.

How long does it take?

2-3 hours. Depending on how many people are in your party and how confident they are. They do ask if you’ve been before, to ensure that the faster participants clip on first.

What does Go Ape involve?

At Aberfeldy there are five tree top sections to traverse, each of which involve undertaking a selection of crossings such as balancing along suspended obstacles like logs, wires or steps. In between are also tarzan swings, where you jump off a platform, swing across into a cargo net and climb up. Each section usually ends with a fantastic zip wire!

Who can Go Ape?

Anyone over Age 10. But spectators can follow their progress from the ground. The walks around Queen Elizabeth Forest Park are beautiful and there is a café, visitor centre and lots of easy push chair friendly trails. Well worth a visit. Our 10 year old Sam raved about his visit for weeks afterwards and said it was one of the best days of his life ever!

How much does it cost?

£33 Adult, £25 Child (Age 10+) www.goape.co.uk/booking | 0333 414 9507

Imagine Better At the Edinburgh International Book Festival (13-29 August) This summer the Edinburgh International Book Festival is encouraging young people to Imagine Better. And there will be plenty on offer to get those brain cells stimulated… A leading showcase for children’s writers and illustrators, the Book Festival will once again create a magical, family-friendly village of tents and walkways, theatres, cafés and bookshops in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, where everyone from tiny tots to older teens can enjoy the wonderful Festival atmosphere with an ice cream or a slice of cake. This year’s Book Festival will feature a huge array of fun and inventive activities, including workshops, storytelling, book signings, and lively discussions bringing together top writers to chat about the topics that matter to young people. There will be author events, offering opportunities to meet and get creative with world class authors, including Malorie Blackman, Julia Donaldson, Chris Packham, Andy Stanton, Jacqueline Wilson, Liz Pichon, Michael Morpurgo and Robert Muchamore. Plus, Illustrator in Residence Alex T Smith will lead a series of exciting events exploring the world of illustrated books, with writers and illustrators including the much-loved Judith Kerr. With over 200 events, there will be something to exercise every young person’s imagination – from picture books to performance, fantasy fiction to tales of finding yourself. Pick up a copy of the full programme from Thursday 9 June and start searching for your must-see events. Tickets are available from Tuesday 21 June - you can book online at www.edbookfest.co.uk or by phone 0845 373 5888. Tickets are £5 for most children’s events, and there are a number of daily free events. Families Glasgow

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Summer Camp Ideas

Last Minute Summer Camp Ideas Tron Theatre Participation Tron Participation is the education and outreach strand of the Tron Theatre’s activities, offering a year-round programme of classes and workshops for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We’re now recruiting to our Skillshops and Youth Theatre drama classes – explore, create and perform – in fun weekly sessions during term-time. For more details or to book a place call 0141 552 4267.

Language Hub 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.

East Dunbartonshire Summer Programme A mix of traditional sports as well as opportunities to try something different. Follow the links at: www.edlc.co.uk/sport/holiday_programme.aspx

East Renfrewshire Summer Activities Download their comprehensive camps and activities PDF. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/activities or call 0141 577 3008 July/August 2016 Families Glasgow

Summer CAT Love wildlife and want to help protect it? Book onto a wild week of Summer CAT at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo! Launching in July 2016 for children entering P4-7 after the summer, Summer CAT will be based out of their brand new Wildlife Garden yurt. Activities include making wildlife homes, bush craft, gardening, encounters, zoo trails, games and much more! For more information or to book your place(s) please visit: Edinburghzoo.org.uk/summercat

South Lanarkshire Summer Activities Check out ACE! - junior membership that brings together Arts, Culture and Exercise for only £23.60 per month. ACE Membership entitles you to participate in as many of the ACE activities as you wish. Sports & Arts classes are split into different age groups. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk

Summer Camp & Rainy Day Ideas

Rainy Day? Go Rollerskating!

www.rollerstop.co.uk Book roller skate lessons or come along for Rollerstop Disco: Everyday Mon-Sun 1-4.30pm (90 mins skating time) Tuesday 5.30-7.30pm, Sunday Over 8s: 5-7pm

Go Go Karting! (Or Lazer Tag) 2 great tracks in Glasgow, call 0141 641 0222 or visit www.scotkart.co.uk for brilliant Birthday Parties! (age 8+)

ScotKart: www.scotkart.co.uk or call 0141 641 0222

Get Creative

Find activity classes at: www.creationstation.co.uk or order great activity packs from: www.notonthehighstreet.com

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Labels 4 kids M&M Direct MandM Direct is now the UK’s biggest online, off-price retailers. We offer big brands at low prices with up to 75% off fashion, sport and outdoor wear for men, women and kids. Choose from over 250 of the world’s favourite brands including Converse, adidas, Levi’s, French Connection and many more. We have new stock every day, and once we lower the price of a product it will never go back up! So whether you’re looking to kit the kids out or treat yourself, we’ve got it covered. Get the whole family kitted out this summer at mandmdirect.com/01/families and bag yourself a bargain.

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Stick on Clothing Labels – The quick & easy way to label your children’s clothing Get ready early for back to school this year with name labels for clothing, ties and uniforms. Stick on labels is the easy way to label clothing - no ironing or sewing necessary! Just stick the adhesive name label onto the care label of what you want to label and you’re finished. High-quality labels made to order in the UK. Developed especially for clothes and with strong adhesion to last many washes. Many other alternative name labels also available and personalised gifts including major brands like Disney, Mattel and Nickelodeon. Labels4Kids is an award winning family business that has been selling name labels online since 2004. Since 2014, Labels4Kids also supplies John Lewis with school name labels. Order early, beat the rush and get some peace of mind this summer. Labels4Kids – because kids lose stuff. www.labels4kids.com/fam

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Starting Primary School The Easy Way By Liat Hughes Joshi

tarting primary school is a major milestone in your little one’s childhood – and indeed in your life too. So how can you ease them into this big change and limit the potential for tears on the first day? Here are a few tips to help you prepare your little one for their very first day at “big school”…

Help your child get used to the idea of school

lovely teacher or their friend from nursery again. Pre-empt their anxieties too – these can be little things, for example, how to let the teacher know if they need the loo, or what happens if they don’t like any of the lunch options. Double check where you are meant to be and when on the first day and what your child needs to bring with them. If you’ll be driving, remember to work out where you’ll park – mum or dad spending 30 minutes getting flustered because you’re late and can’t find a space will not create a relaxed mood for day one.

The night before… Ease the morning rush by getting everything ready now – uniform laid out, packed lunch made (if they aren’t having school lunches) and school bag packed.

In the months approaching the big day, read books about going to school together – Janet Ahlberg’s Starting School or Lauren Child’s I am Absolutely Too Small for School are ideal. This will introduce them to what goes on and let you discuss school together, answering any questions your child might have. Talk too about your own happy school memories or encourage an older sibling or friend to discuss the things they enjoy at their primary school.

Help the first morning run smoothly

Build familiarity with their new school

It’s time to go in…

Attending settling-in sessions is invaluable to build familiarity and demystify what school is all about. They’ll let your little one meet their teachers, see the classroom, dinner hall and loos, and at least a few prospective classmates. Meanwhile, if you’re driving or walking past the school, point out positive features, such as the playground equipment.

Don’t worry about reading, writing and maths beforehand Many parents are concerned that their child can’t recognise letters or count before they begin school but remember this is what they’ll be going there to learn – teachers don’t expect any prior knowledge. Focus instead on non-academic ‘school ready’ skills: things like going to the loo independently and cleaning themselves afterwards, putting their own coat on and eating using cutlery. Being able to listen, sit still, share and follow instructions will make school life easier too.

The day or two before the big day… Highlight the things they’re excited about, such as a toy that caught their eye in the reception classroom, or seeing the

Getting kids from bedroom to classroom on time can be challenging even for the most organised parents. Minimise stress (and how many times you have to say ‘hurry up’) by putting away any toys or turning off screens that are too distracting. Be clear with your child about what needs doing when and keep any messy eaters in PJs until breakfast is over, to avoid ruining that pristine first-day uniform.

We all want that perfect first day photo but don’t make them late – and irritable – with endless attempts to get it. Stringing out your goodbyes for ages can end in tears that otherwise wouldn’t happen – simply remind them to have fun and that you’ll be there to collect them later and give them a hug. If they’re nervous or unsure, start a small ritual, perhaps putting a ‘kiss’ in their pocket for them to grab later if they’re missing you.

Don’t forget the tissues There’s a time and a place for concealing your own feelings from your children and if you’re upset or anxious, this is one of them! Try your best to wait until you’re out of sight before sobbing, otherwise you could confuse or upset your child unnecessarily. Once they’ve gone in, if the waterworks do roll, rest assured you probably won’t be the only one, so don’t worry about what other parents or teachers think! Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child’ (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson). Families Glasgow

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What’s On From 27 June to 1 August

From 29 June to 13 August

Meet The Bagpiper The National Piping Centre, 30-34 Mcphater Street, Glasgow, G4 OHW 0141 353 0220 www.thepipingcentre.co.uk Come to The National Piping Centre this Summer for a very special Scottish experience...Meet the Bagpiper. / £4.50 adult, £2.50 child

Star Cast Entertainment Programme M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT www.scotlandsthemepark.com M & D’s Theme Park’s Star Cast Entertainment Programme is back for the 2016 school Summer holidays.

From 27 June to 12 August

Every day from 1 July to 21 Aug

Baby Music Group: Acoustic Music from Around the World Merry Go Round, 32+AC0-34 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, G41 2AN 0141 4232299 www.merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk Come along with your baby to Merry-Go-Round every Friday and have fun exploring live music with Gaynor. 1.30pm - 2.30pm / £5 family

Summer Holiday Clubs The Experience, Lothian Street, Hillington Park, Glasgow, G52 4JR 0141 883 4005 www.theexperience.org.uk The Experience are running Summer Holiday Clubs over the school holidays for 6 to 14 year olds. 8.45am - 4.15pm / £150 per child each week or £37.50 per child each day (subject to availability)

1 July Adventure Football Giffnock Soccer Centre, Norwood Pavilion, Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 4RF 07473080800 www.giffnocksoccercentre.com Adventure Football are running Summer Camps for any child aged 3-5 years for 5 weeks in the summer. 9.30am - 10.30am / £5 per session Every Fri from 1 July Fiddle & Violin Taster Day The Diane Mitchell Music School, Brick Lane Studios, 7/9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW 07896 689816 www.dianemitchellmusicschool.com Discover if your musical calling is in fiddle or violin at The Diane Mitchell Music School Taster Days this Summer. 10am - 3pm / £30 From 1 July to 8 July High Diving Pirates M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT www.scotlandsthemepark.co.uk Shiver me timbers, the High Diving Pirates return to M&D’s Scotlands Theme Park, with a whole new show. 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm Weekdays from 1 July - 5 Aug Kids Summer Golf Coaching Mearns Castle Golf Academy, Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 5RR 0141 644 8200 www.mcgolfacademy.co.uk Mearns Castle Golf Academy Summer Coaching Camps are great fun and a great way to get your child into golf. 10am - 12pm / £90 per week Every Thurs, Fri, Sat from 1 July PACE SummerFEST! Youth Performing Arts Festival Pace Youththeatre, Spires Drama Studios, School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DA 08451305218 www.pacetheatre.co.uk One of the UK’s largest youth performing arts festivals for young people, PACE SummerFest returns for 2016. 10am - 4pm (10am - 12 noon for pre school participants)

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2 July Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm Whitelee Windfarm, Moor Road, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 OQQ 0141 6140851 www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend. Every Sat, Sun from 2 July Glasgow Comic Con: Scotland’s Comic Book Festival Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.co.uk Glasgow Comic Con, Scotland’s comic book festival, now in it’s 6th year is being held on 2nd and 3rd July. 10am - 5pm From 2 July to 3 July Kids Play Parent & Toddler Storytelling and Creative Play Barras Art & Design Centre, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow, G20 2SB 07747415042 www.baadglasgow.com Join Kids Play on Saturdays at Barras Art & Design Centre for some parent and toddler storytelling and creative play. 11am - 12 noon 3 July Funday Sunday at the Avenue The Avenue Shopping Centre, 250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 6AA 0141 639 5926 www.avenueshoppingcentre.co.uk The Avenue Shopping Centre holds their Funday Sunday every week with loads of free kids activities. 11am - 4pm Every Sun from 3 July Kid’s Sunday Magic Show East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51-53 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride, G74 4DU 01355 261000 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Amazing, fun, incredible, hilarious! Just some of the words used to describe the Kids Sunday Magic Show! 1pm / £5

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3 July Looking after Small Furry Animals at Palacerigg Country Park Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU 01236 720047 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Learn how to look after small animals on this fun and informative course for both children and adults. 12 noon - 4pm / £5 per child, adults free From 1 July to 14 August Nature Competition Day Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Join our Rangers and follow the natural trail. Find all the answers to win some chocky prizes. 1pm-3pm 3 July Youth Flying Trapeze Classes The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ 0141 553 5890 www.aerialedge.co.uk Kids can try out something different this summer at Aerial Edge’s Youth Flying Trapeze Classes on Sundays. 2.30pm - 4pm / £25 - £15 4 July Camp Indy - Summer Camp Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Road, Glasgow, G12 0SW 0141 357 3376 www.kelvinsideacademy.org.uk Camp Indy return to Kelvinside Academy for the Summer Holidays with their personalised activity programme for kids. 8.15am - 5.30pm / Starting £33 From 4 July to 4 August Make Your Own Mondays Rspb Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4JF 01505842663 www.rspb.org.uk Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve during the school holidays for their Make Your Own Monday events. 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm / £5 (RSPB members £3) Adults go free Every Mon from 4 July to 8 Aug SYT Foundation Course Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sherriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF 0141 552 3988 www.scottishyouththeatre.org Young people can develop their theatre technicques and skills on Scottish Youth Theatre’s Foundation Course. 9.30am 5pm / £300 Weekdays from 4 July - 16 July Summer Fun Sessions at Renfrew Baths Renfrew Victory Baths, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, PA4 8ND 0300 3000250 www.renfrewleisure.com/renfrewvictory-baths Come and join in our Fun Sessions at Renfrew Victory Baths during the summer holidays.

Every Mon from 4 July - 14 Aug Summer Music Holiday Workshops for Children The Diane Mitchell Music School, Brick Lane Studios, 7/9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW 07896 689816 www.dianemitchellmusicschool. com Your kids will be entertained and learn music at the Diane Mitchell Music School this summer. 5 July Autism Friendly Teen Night Playsport, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G74 4GT 01355 263060 www.playsportscotland.com REACH Lanarkshire hold an Autism Friendly Teen Night every second Tuesday at Playsport East Kilbride. 6pm - 8pm / £3.00 entry only / £4.95 entry and meal Every other Tue from 5 July Den Building and Orienteering Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear Grylls. 1pm-3pm Every other Tue 5 July - 28 Aug Kid’s Summer Art Classes at Mugdock Park Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-country-park.org. uk Bring the kid’s to art classes at beautiful Mugdock Country Park with the theme of nature in July/ August. 10.30am - 12 noon / £10 per class or £35 for all 4 booked in advance 6 July Eco Drama Workshop Clarkston Hall, Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 8NE 0141 577 4861 www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Early Years Festival: Find your own inner recycling hero and rid the town of the menacing Rubbish Monsters! 10am 6 July Family Disco Clarkston Hall, Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 8NE 0141 577 4861 www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Early Years Festival: Enjoy an afternoon of action songs, party games and classic tunes at Clarkston Halls. 1pm / £3.50 6 July Karate Taster Sessions Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Kobe Osaka are holding Karate Taster Sessions at Eastwood Park Theatre for 3 to 9 year olds. 10.30-11.00am - 3 6yrs 11.00-11.30am - 7 - 9yrs / £4

What’s On 6 July Woodland Crafts at Baron’s Haugh Rspb Baron Haugh’s Nature Reserve, Manse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2PZ 01413310993 www.rspb.org.uk Spend an afternoon in the woods making things out of natural materials at RSPB Baron’s Haugh. 2pm - 4pm / £2 for adults, £1 for children, and free to RSPB members 7 July Funbox presents Pirate Party Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Dress up, join in the fun and come dressed as a pirate at Funbox’s Pirate Party! 2pm / Standard £12 Family: £44 Groups 10 or more. £9 per ticket 7 July Jumping Beans & Ballet Beans Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Little ones will enjoy these fun packed dance, movement and exercise classes. 11.30am-12noon 12.15-12.45 / £3 7 July Kids Volunteer Day at Katie Bairdie’s Farm Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU 01236 720047 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Kids aged between 8 and 16 will enjoy a fun, active and rewarding day volunteering at Palacerigg Country Park. 12 noon - 4pm From 7 July to 20 July Scavenger Hunt Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Aimed at children aged 5 - 10. Use the clue sheet to find the answers. Prizes for completing the course. 8 July Big Goldilocks Barrhead Foundry, Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SW 0141 580 1174 www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ barrheadfoundry Early Years Festival: Booster Cushion Theatre presents Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Barrhead Foundry. 1pm - 2pm / Standard £5 8 July The McDougall’s History Mystery Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Fasten your seat-belts and join the McDougall’s in their latest magical, musical adventure ‘The History Mystery’! 11.30am / Standard: £9 Concession: £11 Family ticket: £25

8 July Row Your Boat Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Grinagog theatre is back with a brand new show for young audiences, Row Your Boat! 11am and 1pm / £5 8 July Scotland’s Gardens Charity Garden Open Day: Greenbank Garden Greenbank Garden, Flenders Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 8RB 08444932201 www.nts.org.uk Enjoy Greenbank’s unique walled garden with plants and designs of interest to suburban gardeners at this open day. 6.30pm / £12.50 9 July Eid Fun Day Queens Park, 520 Langside Road, Queens Park, Glasgow, G42 0141 2761476 www.glasgow.gov.uk Celebrate Eid with this family fun day being held at Queens Park Recreational Ground. 12pm - 7pm 9 July LazyTown Live on Stage Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB 01555 667999 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk LazyTown’s Sportacus, Robbie Rotten, Stephanie & Ziggy return in their all-new concert show. 2pm / £10.00 all tickets 9 July The Wonderful World of Lapin Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Join Tania and Lapin as they take part in the world’s tastiest carrot competition. 2pm 10 July Eid in the Park Pollokshields Burgh Hall, 70 Glencairn Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 4LL 0141 423 8858 www.pollokshieldsburghhall.com Eid in the Park guarantees a fantastic family day out, with a huge variety of activities, talks and performances. 11am - 7pm 10 July Homeless World Cup Glasgow 2016 George Square, George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU www.glasgowlife.org.uk The 2016 Homeless World Cup will be held in Glasgow’s George Square between 10th and the 16th of July.

From 10 July to 16 July Mela on your Doorstep - Tramway Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE 08453303501 www.tramway.org Preview the party of the summer, The Glasgow Mela, when Mela on your Doorstep comes to Tramway. 12pm - 4pm

17 July Back in Time Experience New Lanark World Heritage Site, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB www.newlanar.org Festival of Architecture: Step back in time for 1820’s family fun at New Lanark’s first Back in Time Experience. 11am - 4pm

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Roller Disco Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Early Years Festival: Superfunk Roller Disco brings the funkiest roller disco around to Eastwood Park Theatre. 10am - 4pm (hourly slots) / Standard: £6 Family: £20 10 July Teddy Bears Picnic Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Join the Rangers and Tickles the clown celebrating all things teddy bear. † 1pm-3pm

Big Butterfly Count at Robroyston Park Robroyston Park Lnr, , Glasgow, www.glasgow.gov.uk Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers on July 17t for the Big Butterfly Count at Robroyston Park. 1pm - 3pm 17 July Butterfly Net Workshop and Minibeat Hunt New Lanark World Heritage Site, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB www.newlanark.org Join the rangers for an afternoon making your own butterfly sweep net to catch butterflies and other flying insects. 2pm - 4pm / £9.32 17 July Heavy Horse Show National Museum of Rural Life, Philipshill Road, Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride, G76 9YR 0300 1236789, www.nms. ac.uk Join us for one of Scotland’s biggest heavy horse show at National Musuem of Rural Life this summer. 10am - 5pm / Adult £10/ £9 Child £6 (under 5s free) Family (2 adults, 2 children) £27

11 July West End Summer School Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HZ 0141 357 5825 www.webstersglasgow.com †Watch your kids blossom into stars at a 5-day long West End theatre summer school from Inside Out Productions. 10am 4pm / £99 12 July Bug Box Making Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Join our Rangers and make fun bug boxes for your garden. 1pm3pm / £1.50 for materials

18 July Play in a Week Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Come along to Eastwood Park Theatre for a week of exploration and discovery on their Play in a Week workshop. 10am - 3pm / £140/ £70 concession

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From 18 July to 22 July

Peppa Pig’s Surprise Kings Theatre, 297-335 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN 01355 258669 www.atgtickets.com Peppa Pig, George and friends are back in Glasgow with a brand new live stage show - Peppa Pig’s Surprise! 10am, 1pm & 4pm / Tickets £17.15 - £23.15 plus £2.85 transaction fee

Pro-Soccer Skills School Summer Camp Pro-Soccer East Kilbride, Playsport, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G74 4GT 01355 231144 www.pro-soccer.co.uk Children can join Pro-Soccer East Kilbride for their Skills School Summer Camps during the holidays. 10am - 2.30pm Mon 18th July - Fri 22nd July or Mon 1st August - Fri 5th August / £49.99 for the week or £14.99 per day and includes lunch

16 July Bird Ringing Demonstration Rspb Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4JF 01505842663 www.rspb.org.uk Here is a rare chance to see birds up close at the RSPB Lochwinnoch Bird Ringing Demonstration on July 16th. 7am - 10am / £5/ £3 non members £3/ £2 RSPB members

19 July The Gruffalo’s Child Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB 01555 667999 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Tall Stories Theatre Company returns with their magical, musical stage adaptation of The Gruffalo’s Child. Tuesday 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wednesday 11am & 2pm / Tickets: £11.00

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What’s On 21 July Butterfly Hunt Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Help our Rangers find those elusive butterflies and contribute to our species identification. 1pm3pm 21 July Jock N’ Roll Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AX 0141 332 1846 www.paviliontheatre.co.uk Don’t miss Jock N’ roll at the Pavilion Theatre - The Scottish sing-along show for all ages. 7.30pm plus 2pm Saturday matinee / £16 - £19

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31 July

Bushcrafts Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 0141 276 0924 www.glasgow.gov.uk Bring your explorers along to Pollok Country Park for a morning of Bushcraft with the Glasgow Countryside Rangers. 10am - 12pm

Falconry Day Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Watch birds of prey hunt and fly. Take a walk round their homes and get up close and personal with the winged hunters. 1pm-3pm

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2 August

Duck Race Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Pick your lucky duck and follow it down the stream to see who wins. Prize for first place. 1pm-3pm 29 July MugStock: Festival of Music & Merriment Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-country-park.org Join us in Mugdock Country Park on the bank holiday weekend 29th31st July for Scotland’s friendliest wee festival.

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Dan TDM Kings Theatre, 297-335 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN 01355 258669 www.atgtickets.com Dan TDM, one of the world’s biggest YouTubers is on tour, catch him at the King’s Theatre Glasgow on August 6th. 1.30pm & 7pm / Tickets £19.15 - £25.15 plus £2.85 transaction fee

The Smartest Giant in Town Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle Road, Fernegair, Hamilton, ML3 7UE 01698 426213 www.folksytheatre.co.uk Join Folksy Theatre at Chatelherault Country Park for their open-air musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town. 2pm - 3pm / £8 - £13.50

28 July

Funbox presents Animal Magic East Kilbride Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride, G74 4HG 01555 248669 www.eastkilbride.org.uk Join Funbox for their new singalong show, Animal Magic, at East Kilbride Village Theatre this summer. 1pm / £12.00 / £10.00 Groups of 10 + / £44.00 Family ticket (Four People)

30 July

Space Hopper Football Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Join the Rangers in the mayhem that is Finlaystone Space Hopper Football. 1pm-3pm

Resonate Juniors Secc, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW 0141 2483000 www.resonatetotalgaming.com Resonate: Total Gaming, THE Festival of eSports & Gaming has a dedicated Juniors section for ages 12 and under! 10am - 6pm

6 August

Rouken Glen Park Celebration Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 7LL www.roukenglenpark.co.uk The Rouken Glen Park Celebration is a fun day for all to explore and appreciate East Renfrewshire’s most popular park. 12pm - 8pm

24 July

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30 July

Eight Legs and Webs: Explore The World of Spiders Rspb Baron Haugh’s Nature Reserve, Manse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2PZ 01413310993 www.rspb.org.uk Explore the world of spiders and other eight legged creatures at RSPB Baron’s Haugh this summer. 2pm - 4pm / £2 adults, £1 kids, RSPB Members free 5 August Creatures of the Night Rspb Baron Haugh’s Nature Reserve, Manse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2PZ 01413310993 www.rspb.org.uk Are you brave enough to join a twilight walk to track down the bats around RSPB Baron’s Haugh? 8.30pm - 10.30pm / £2 adults, £1 kids, RSPB Members free 5 August Ignition Festival of Motoring Secc, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW 0141 2483000 www.secc.co.uk F1 legend Davie Coulthard will be joined by The Stig for the Ignition Festival of Motoring at the SECC & SSE Hydro.

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Musical Tots Fun Day. The Diane Mitchell Music School, Brick Lane Studios, 7/9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW 07896 689816 www. thedianemitchellmusicschool.com The Diane Mitchell Music School are holding a Musical Tots Fun Day for 2 to 4 year olds on Saturday 6 August. 10am - 1pm / £30 7 August Hairy Maclary and Friends East Kilbride Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride, G74 4HG 01555 248669 www.eastkilbride.org.uk With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family. 2pm and 4pm / £10.00 / £8.00 Family ticket deal (x 4) £35.00 7 August Pirate Day Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practice your best arrg! Drama and shouting a plenty. Prize for best dressed pirate. 1pm-3pm 7 August Summer Fun Day at Palacerigg Country Park Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU 01236 720047 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Cumbernauld Summer Fun Day Come along and join in the fun and games at Palacerigg Country Park 12 noon - 4pm 8 August SYT Junior Course Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sherriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF 0141 552 3988 www.scottishyouththeatre.org Scottish Youth Theatre’s Junior Course offers a fun introduction to the world of drama and performance. 9.30am - 5pm £120 12 August Teddy Bears Picnic Tollcross Children’s Farm, 254b Wellshot Road, Tollcross, Glasgow, G32 7AX 0141 2760931 www.glasgow.gov.uk Bring your teddy and your picnic and have fun in the wild woods at Tollcross Park on 12 August. 12.30pm - 2.30pm

12 August World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow Green, Greendykes Street, The Saltmarket, Glasgow, G1 5DB 0141 287 5064 www.glasgow.gov.uk The World’s biggest Pipe Band Championships are being held on Glasgow Green. 13 August Bushcraft Bonanza Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU 01236 720047 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Ever wondered what it takes to master the great outdoors? Find out on the Bushcraft Bonanza at Palacerigg Country Park. 11am 2.30pm 14 August Paws in the Park Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3ED 01698 402060 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Join Paws in the Park sponsored walk in Strathclyde Park and raise funds for the St Andrew’s Hospice Capital Appeal. 11am - 3pm / Entry to Sponsored walk £10.00 17 August Nightshift at Drumpellier Country Park Drumpellier Country Park, Townhead Road, Coatbridge, ML5 1RX 01236 422257 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk As dusk falls Drumpellier comes alive, join our popular and free night walk and spot some nocturnal wildlife. 8.30pm - 10pm 20 August Film & Comic Con Glasgow Braehead Arena, Braehead Arena, Glasgow, G51 4BN www.breahead-arena.co.uk The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to intu Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20 & 21 of August. 9am - 6pm on Saturday & 10am - 6pm on Sunday / Standard Entry Price: £8* from 11 am Early Entry Price: £15* from 9 am 21 August Get Wet and Wild Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Come along with your wet gear and join in the games. † 1pm-3pm 26 August Bat and Moth Night Braehead Arena, Braehead Arena, Glasgow, G51 4BN www.rspb.org.uk Join RSPB Lochwinnoch staff as they delve into the nocturnal world of moths and bats. 7.30pm - late bring a torch AND Sat 10 am to 12 noon / £6/ £3 (RSPB members £3/ £2)

What’s On 27 August Darnley Dens Dams To Darnley Country Park, Nitshill Road, Glasgow, G78 2SG 0141 577 4053 www.damstodarnley.org Join the Dams to Darnley Countryside Rangers and build your very own den in the Country Park. 11am - 2pm 27 August Giffnock Beer Festival Gha Rugby & Football Club, Braidholm Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 6EB 0141 6375850 ww.gharugby.co.uk The Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a second year to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 27 August. 12 noon - 8pm

27 August Going Batty Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 0141 276 0924 www.glasgow.gov.uk Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers in Pollok Country Park as they go in search of elusive bats. 8pm - 10.30pm 28 August Crafty Campfire Cooking Whitelee Windfarm, Moor Road, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 OQQ 0141 6140851 www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk Bring some food and learn some fire lighting tricks at Crafty Campfire Cooking with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers. 11am - 2pm

Did you know Summer isn’t just about sunshine and ice-cream, there is much more to it. Here’s a fact or two about summer to wow your friends... • The word summer comes from the old English name for the season ‘sumor’. • The driest summer was 1995, with only 103 mm of rainfall and the wettest summer on record was the summer of 1912, when 384 mm of rain fell.

Beyond Summer For those who are looking past the summer and want to find out whats on later in the year as tickets are on sale already. Here’s a couple of shows to look out for at Tron Theatre.

The Snaw Queen, 29 Nov ’16 – 7 Jan ‘17 She’s no’ just frozen…. she’s Baltic! Kristine Cagney Kringle and her toy workshop are gearing up for the biggest, bestest festive season yet. However, there’s a magic mirror just waiting to be dropped, and once it does, Christmas will be gone FOREVER! Lock up your weans ‘cause the maddest, meanest, miserliest witch of them all is running wild in the pantosphere. Will the Snaw Queen ever thaw? Or sing haw-de-baw? Will we meet her maw? There’s only one way to find out – get your tickets now! Box Office: 0141 552 4267 or www.tron.co.uk

The Night After Christmas, 29 Nov – 31 Dec ‘16 Join our two festive chefs as they prep a feast fit for a king, or at least for a very tired Santa and intrepid reindeer after their Christmas rush to get everyone’s presents delivered. With all their kitchen antics, will the hapless chefs have dinner ready in time for Santa’s return? For wee ones aged three –six years. Box Office: 0141 552 4267 or www.tron.co.uk

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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!

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