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Let Glasgow’s Children Flourish Glasgow really is the caring city: over the last five years, more than 500 new foster carers and adoptive parents have been approved by Glasgow City Council’s Families for Children service. That means hundreds of children have been given the chance to flourish in loving, stable families – but many more of the city’s children need the same support. Right now, around 1200 children are looked after by Families for Children foster carers, but there is a real need for more people to come forward. That’s why a new campaign is being launched, taking inspiration from the city’s famous motto, ‘Let Glasgow Flourish.’

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Families for Children is asking Glasgow citizens to think about how they might Let Glasgow’s Children Flourish. Celia Gray, Families for Children Service Manager said, ‘The city’s previous fostering and adoption campaigns have been really high profile and supported by people like Billy Connolly and Sir Alex Ferguson. Now we’re hoping this new campaign will get Glasgow residents thinking about how families come in all shapes and sizes. These days our family trees have all sorts of buds and branches - family isn’t just about DNA. Across our city, children need families who will help them to flourish. With the right foster carers or adoptive parents these children can get the chance to grow, to flourish and to blossom. Glasgow is the caring city. Could you help our most vulnerable to children to put down roots?

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Glasgow Libraries are delighted to host our second ‘Wee Write!’ Children’s book festival families day at the Mitchell Library. This year’s event is on Saturday 5th March from 10am to 5pm. We know how important it is to nurture a love of reading in children and a lifelong library membership so that’s why we’ve organised this extravaganza of children’s authors, storytellers and illustrators for a full day of book themed fun. We hope you can join us for this special celebration. A fantastic selection of books for all ages will be available to borrow on the day. www.primarytimes.net/glasgow | FEBRUARY HALF-TERM ISSUE Primary Times

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Weekly timed runs for children aged 4 - 14 years. Free event but online registration is required. 9.30am. www.parkrun.org.uk/register Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW

BRINGING COSTUMES TO LIFE

A weekend of costumed figure drawing in the gallery. From beginners to experts, young and old, drop in for 5 mins or a few hours! Try your hand at drawing our model using a variety of materials. All materials provided. 1.30-4pm. T: 0141 276 9599 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG

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TRYOUT: CREATIVE DROP-IN

Open to all standard of curlers from beginners up to expert level. Remember to take a warm jumper and clean pair of trainers. 11.45am-2.15pm. Cost £10 in advance online or £15 on the day. T: 0141 885 4600 intu Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Renfrew, G51 4BN

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31 January

Take part in arts and crafts or try some board games, challenge your friends to a game on the Wii or just chill on the computers. Suitable for ages 5-11 years. 5-6.30pm. T: 0141 276 1525 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Woodside Library, 343 St Georges Road, Glasgow, G3 6TQ 30 January

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1 February

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Explore your creative side and get messy with these arts and crafts activities including themed events, clay modelling and decorations. The programme encourages good hand eye coordination, communication skills and promotes and develops confidence in children. Suitable for ages 5-11 years. Free event. 3.30-4.30pm. T: 0141 276 1525 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8A 1 – 27 February

HARRY POTTER ILLUSTRATIONS EXHIBITION

Get cosy at Scotland Street and help to finish the massive, chilly frieze. Come along to add some people - and maybe make a silhouette of yourself. Sessions at 11am-12.30 & 1.30-3.30pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

The Mitchell Library will host a small exhibition of 10 stunning prints by the award-winning Jim Kay, who is illustrating all 7 Harry Potter titles. Perfect for families, school classes and adult fans. Plus you can test your Harry Potter knowledge in a fun quiz based on the illustrations. T: 0141 287 2999 www.glasgowlife.org.uk The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

30 – 31 January

2 February

PAPER HATS AND BONNETS

Creating paper hats and bonnets inspired by the Century of Style costume exhibition. 1-4pm. T: 0141 276 9599 www.events.glasgowlife. org.uk Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG

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TODDLER TUESDAY

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FAB ARTS CLUB

Come along and get involved in some fab arts & crafts, express your creative side and try something new! Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Free event. Suitable for 5 - 12 years olds. 6-7pm. T: 0141 276 1525 www.events.glasgowlife. org.uk Drumchapel Library, 65 Hecla Avenue, Glasgow, G15 8LX 4 February

WOODSIDE LIBRARY CLUB

ELECTRIC GLEN

An illuminated trail through Rouken Glen Park, complemented by visual art installations and soundscapes which transforms the park’s natural features. The trail takes you around the boating pond, passing the waterfall and down into the glen, where you are given the opportunity to experience the park in a ‘whole new light’. You will learn about the history and ecology of the park, through creative interpretations that use stunning lighting, powerful soundscapes and

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interactive activities before finally returning to the boating pond back past the waterfall. 5.30-8.30pm. Cost from £5. Booking essential. T: 0141 638 7411 www.roukenglenpark. co.uk Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 7LL 6 February

SATURDAY STORY TOUR

Join the museum storytellers for an immersive experience taking you on a journey around the museum where they focus on the museum collection and help children (and adults!) to learn about the people behind the objects. Sessions at 11am-12pm & 1-2pm. Free event. T: 0141 287 2660 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Riverside Museum, 100, Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS

TOTS AND TOYS

Come and find out about the toys and games boys and girls played with a long, long time ago. Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Sessions at 11am12pm & 2-3pm. Booking required. T: 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow G53 7NN

LAMINATE TO ILLUMINATE!

Mackintosh loved light so why not brighten up your day and create a fabulous table or piece of art using sparkles, materials and a laminator. Sessions at 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

MONKEY IN BANANA BOOTS

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drop in event. T: 0141 276 0788 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT

MONKEY GOES WEST: CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAFTS

Celebrate the year of the Monkey by enjoying simple crafts inspired by the fantastic museum objects from ancient China. 2-3pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 276 1625 www.events. glasgowlife.org.uk St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH

NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY

To celebrate National Libraries Day the Top 10 Burns poems and songs as voted for by the library users will be revealed. At 1pm there will be a recital of the Top 5 entries at Granville Street. You can also see some of the Burns Treasures on display in the Old Glasgow Room from 10am-12 pm and 2-4 pm. T: 0141 287 2999 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

8 February

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SPRING IN YOUR STEP

GUIDED TOURS

The award winning Barrowland Ballet is hosting a one day workshop where they invite families and friends to come together, to have fun workshopping the intergenerational way. No experience necessary, no pressure, but great fun for all. 10am-4pm. Sharing performance at 3.30pm. Cost £6 adults, £4 children. Booking essential. T: 01698 403120 www.culturenl. co.uk Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling Street, Airdrie, ML6 0AS

7 February

Help prepare the toppings for the pancakes that will be fed to the animals during the feeding tour. 11am-2.30pm. T: 01355 236 644 www. slleisureandculture.co.uk Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ

6 – 9 February Explore New Lanark with one of the guides and discover some amazing insights into the history of the site. What was a piecer? How were Robert Owen and David Dale related? Why did the workers wear no shoes? Cost £2 per person. Normal admission charges apply. T: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org New Lanark Visitor Centre, South Lanarkshire ML11 9DB

SNOWDROP WALK

Inspired by the Banana boots and to celebrate the Chinese New Year which for 2016 is the year of the Monkey, come along and have fun creating pictures of monkeys in banana boots. 1-2pm. Free

JUNIOR PARK RUN

Weekly timed runs for children aged 4 - 14 years. Free event but online registration is required. 9.30am. www.parkrun.org.uk/register Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW

Join the Rangers for a 40 minute walk to explore the carpet of snowdrops in the woodland. 1-2pm. T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ

PANCAKE DAY AT THE ZOO

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WOW! Wh a t ’ s on wh er e. . .

10 February

FAB ARTS CLUB

WOODSIDE LIBRARY CLUB

of the public get up close and personal with the night sky. Free event, booking essential. T: 01505 842 882 Ext 20 Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4LB

SNOWDROPS BY MOONLIGHT

Join the Rangers for a Moonlight walk to see the stunning snowdrops in their glory throughout the forest. 6.30-7.30pm. T: 01475 540 505 www. finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ 12 – 16 February

WILD CHALLENGE: BE A BIRD

Pop into the Visitor centre where the friendly staff will give you a map and get you started. Allow approx. 1hr for the challenge. Then visit different stations along the main trail to find out what it might be like to be a bird! When you have finished, come back to the centre to complete the challenge. Cost £3 per person. T: 01505 842663 Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF 12 February – 10 April

INSPIRED!

Splash out at one of Renfrewshire’s swimming pools with afternoon fun sessions with water features and inflatables to test your aqua balancing skills. Time will vary so contact your local pool in advance. Cost £1.95 per person. T: 0300 300 0250 www.renfrewshireleisure. com Various venues, Renfrewshire, PA1

An annual exhibition of artwork from children and young people in schools and nurseries across Renfrewshire. The exhibition aims to showcase the development of children’s art and design work from the early works of 3 and 4 year olds through to the sophisticated and talented pieces which form a Fifth or Sixth Year pupil’s folio for national qualifications. Free entry. T: 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshireleisure.com Paisley Museum, Paisley, PA1 2BA

STARGAZING EVENING

13 February

12 February

SCHOOLS OUT FUN SESSION

This event is hosted in collaboration with staff from the Coats Observatory in Paisley who generously provide valuable expertise and insight. The staff bring a fantastically powerful telescope along to help the viewing members

FOSSIL FUN

Make your own fossil to discover how fossils are made and what they tell us about the animals, plants and world around us. 1-3pm. Free event, booking required. T: 0141 276 9300 www.

glasgowlife.org.uk Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow G53 7NN

BUILD A BIRD HOME

Help to celebrate National Nest Box week and give birds a home this Spring. Build and decorate a nest box to help provide a pair of love birds with a home for the breeding season. Who knows you may even see some baby birds in a few months time if you put the nest box in your garden. Please book a starting time. Cost £10 nonmembers, £6 members. 11am-4pm. T: 01505 842663 www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF 13 – 16 February

FAMILY STORYTIME

An interactive storytelling adventure for 3-7 years and the whole family. Sessions at 10.30am, 12.30 & 3.30pm. Cost £5 per ticket; family ticket £15. T: 0141 552 3988 www.scottishyouththeatre.org Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sherriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF 14 February

HORRIBLE HEEDIE

provided. Includes song writing inspired by Billy Connolly’s funny songs and a mass jam session to finish. 1.30-3pm. Free drop in event - spaces may be limited, early arrival recommended. T: 0141 276 0788 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT

SNOWDROP WALK

Join the Rangers for a 40 minute walk to explore the carpet of snowdrops in the woodland. 1-2pm. T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ

FALCONRY DAY

Watch birds of prey hunt and fly. Take a walk round their homes and get up and close with the winged hunters. 1-3pm. T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ

JUNIOR PARK RUN

Weekly timed runs for children aged 4 - 14 years. Free event but online registration is required. 9.30am. www.parkrun.org.uk/register Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW

Join The Heedie for this fun and fear filled interactive tour around Scotland Street School Museum. Learn about the Mackintosh influence on the school, the pupils who came here and the community that was on the doorstep. 1-2pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

15 February

BILLY CONNOLLY INSPIRED COME AND TRY MUSIC WORKSHOP

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Come and Try Folk Music workshop with three of Glasgow’s leading folk musicians, instruments

FAMILY FILM

Take a seat in our Lecture Theatre and enjoy family films old and new - today’s screening is the Disney classic Rapunzel. 2-4pm. Free event. T: 0141 287 2550 www.events.glasgowlife.org. uk The Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, G43 1AT

ARTASTIC

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Wear A Hat Day is back! Returning on Thursday 24th March, we are aiming to smash all previous records and make 2016 bigger, bolder and HATTIER than ever, ever before. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. This is unacceptable! Wear A Hat Day is a great way to show your support, raise money and increase awareness for brain tumour research during a day of hat-filled fun and games. Register now and start planning your event. We’ll send your exclusive pack of hatty fundraising goodies – including leaflets, posters, balloons and any badges and wristbands you ordered at time of registering – in plenty of time for your Wear A Hat Day. Our Hatter’s Workshop online at www.wearahatday.org is brim-ming with inspiration: event ideas, quizzes, additional poster designs, annual children’s colouring competition and much more! Fundraising top tips are also available on our website. So get those thinking caps on, and start counting down to 24th March. Thank you for helping us fund the fight. Together we will find a cure. 8

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● Play in Scotland’s biggest & best ● PRIVATE HIRE - only your kids ● Choose soft play or trampolines multi-level arena ● 1 hour and 45 minutes play time ● Age 7 up recommended ● Party Packages from only £9.95 ● One set price for up to 30 kids Great all-weather fun for schools, Families, youth clubs, groups etc

Try one of our FANTASTIC new play or party activities Want to be the next Tom Cruise? Try to defeat our lazer maze by ducking and diving to reach the big red button then escape as fast as you can without breaking any lasers to try and be the top agent

Are you the next dance sensation? Why nothave a go of our Interactive Dance Zone and dance to the beat with all your friends and family and prove you have the moves like Jagger!

OLD TOWN HALL, 60 HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1BB Tel: 01698 261728 FIND OUT MORE at WWW.ZAPME.CO.UK

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If you are looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate your child’s birthday, then Rainbowcrafts Jewellery Making Parties are here to help you. From 5-16, we make birthdays fun with our amazing bead collection and innovative jewellery. Parties range from £10-£20 per guest, with a special gift for the birthday girl. Book now on 07840 352618 and ask for Roslyn. Cadets aged 8+ can enjoy a unique introduction to the thrilling world of motorsport at ScotKart’s award winning indoor karting centres in Cambuslang and Clydebank. Many of today’s Formula 1 Stars started their motor sport careers in karting; amongst them Jenson Button and current world Champion Lewis Hamilton. ScotKart offers the ideal introduction to this skilful sport, and brings to life all that practice on a PlayStation or X-Box!

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limos Parties! s t f a r c w o b Rain Birthday

Rainbowcrafts Children’s Jewellery Making Parties

Children’s birthday parties/craft sessions in your own home or a venue of your choice.

Introductory courses are held weekly for first time drivers, alongside a Cadet Club for experienced drivers, and brilliant Birthday Party Packages from only £180. Visit www.scotkart.co.uk for more information.

Choose from: • BRONZE PARTY - lasts for 1 hour. Make 2 pieces of jewellery. £10 per guest. • SILVER PARTY - lasts for 1.5 hours. Make 2 pieces of jewellery and a key-ring/ mobile phone charm. £15 per guest. • GOLD PARTY - lasts for 2 hours. Make 3 pieces of jewellery, key-ring and a phone charm. £20 per guest.

Do something different for your child’s Birthday this year and have a Bushcraft Birthday Party in a beautiful woodland! For girls and boys of all ages. Unleash their inner Adventurer in a safe and natural environment! Make bows and arrows, build dens, have a Treasure Hunt & more! Your party includes: 2 hours with one activity +toasted marshmallows round the campfire Optional Extras: Second activity (30 mins) £50 Running wild in our woods (1hr) £50

Call: 07840 352618

roslyn.lindsay456@btinternet.com www.rainbowcrafts.me.uk

“Our party was for 9 year old boys. The party was the talk of the town for the next few days at school – our son felt like quite the celebrity! We will be returning and heartily recommend this great, value for money experience” The Zone is a unique family entertainment centre offering 5 great activities. New state of the art laser tag system, Softplay, Trampolines, Disco Dome, Interactive Dance and a Lazermaze all under one roof, we offer a great place to come and play or party for a wide age range. Our customers include birthday parties, school outings, groups of friends, youth club events, corporate groups, families, and many more. We guarantee you will have a great time! www.zapme.co.uk www.primarytimes.net/glasgow | FEBRUARY HALF-TERM ISSUE Primary Times

Party On! When I was a child

in the 1970s and 80s a birthday party consisted mainly of sandwiches and cake. If it was a posh affair there was also trifle. Most children these days would scorn at such lack of sophistication. Or would they? Funnily enough, one of the latest trends on the children’s party circuit is ‘Retro’, where kids get jelly with ice-cream, sandwiches, sausage rolls (or sausages on sticks) and of course birthday cake. Games like Pin-the-Tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs never go out of fashion and going Retro can keep costs down. Themed parties never go out of fashion whether its pirates, princesses or superheroes. In the past few years Frozen parties (after the Disney film of the same name) have become extremely popular. Theme parties need not cause huge expense as many supermarkets and discount shops have decorations and table accessories to suit the various favourites including the ever-popular Frozen. Don’t discount leaving home as an expensive option as many local amenities have facilities that are under-used and often up for rental. If you provide your own food and decoration that will help keep costs down, and it has the advantage that no priceless family heirloom or treasured possession is going to get smashed to pieces. Entertainment is always a worry for parents and while clowns and jugglers are still popular children these days may also find themselves being tutored in football skills or meeting an Elsa (from Frozen) lookalike. Again, on the surface these might seem like pricey options but shop around on the internet and there are bargains to be found. Activity parties are increasingly popular; your child can learn to make pizza in a restaurant, paint crockery or even go on a Bear Grylls adventure in the woods. As children start to reach the end of primary school they often become too ‘sophisticated’ for ‘children’s parties’. One option in this case is to have a cinema party where they all go to see a film. Many cinemas will organise this for you, but you can just as easily do it yourself. If money is an issue you can always have a cinema party at home, let the guests choose DVDs and make their own popcorn – then disappear! Pizza parties work equally well for both older and younger children. Pizzas are easy and quick to prepare but do keep an eye on local pizza chains for vouchers and discounts Many parents stress about what food to provide for their small guests. Some of the delicacies on offer at children’s parties would put pricey restaurants to shame. Don’t be tempted down this path, these are small children, not the Michelin committee (although there will always be one precocious child who would prefer caviar to fish fingers). The only food that should worry a host is one that a guest may be allergic to, or intolerant of, as some allergies can be very severe or even fatal.

Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times

Quick and Easy Chocolate Hedgehog Cake • Buy or bake a round sponge cake. • Cut the cake into three parts. The middle should be slightly bigger than the two sides, which should be the same size as each other. • Cut a V-shape at the end of the middle piece of cake (this is the hedgehog’s nose). Then cover the whole piece with thick chocolate icing. • Place the two remaining pieces of cake on top of the iced piece, round side up, for the Hedgehog’s hump. • Liberally cover the entire sponge with thick chocolate icing. • Use chocolate buttons or Flakes for the Hedgehog’s spines. His eyes and nose can be made using Smarties or similar.

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Party Checklist Invites. Aim to send out invites three weeks before the party. Don’t forget to include how old your child will be, the full address of the venue (including a map if it’s tucked away), a start and finish time, theme and fancy dress code if relevant. You might want to request information regarding allergies (food and pet allergies if you have pets and are hosting at home). Make it easy for parents to RSVP by providing both a telephone number and email address if possible. Keep a track of who has responded because no matter how easy you make it for people to RSVP you will probably have to issue a gentle reminder to some. Music. Get your playlist ready and do a test run before the big day. If you’re hosting away from home don’t forget to take the music with you! You can’t play musical chairs without it! Food. Keep it simple - as long as there’s plenty of crisps and enough birthday cake for everyone. Provide plenty of water. you can get individual water bottles from supermarkets for little expense. Don’t bother with juice or fizzy drinks as there’s enough sugar in the food and many parents take a dim view of both. Birthday Cake. Home made vs shop bought. It’s up to your child. It’s their birthday. Your child knows whether you are a super British Bake Off style parent or not. Candles & Matches for the cake. They are often overlooked with all the other preparation. If you’re hosting away from home don’t forget a knife too! Entertainment. If you hire someone, be sure to call them a day or two before the event to confirm they are coming. Decorations. Balloons are non-negotiable. It’s not a party without balloons. Running Order. Before the party, consider how long games and activities are likely to take, to make sure you don’t run out of time to sing ‘Happy Birthday’. Don’t feel you have to plan every second though - the children will probably welcome a bit of ‘down time’ for messing about with balloons!

Wh a t ’ s on wh er e. . .

15 – 16 February

21 February

Use your imagination to decorate and design your own wagon to take home, inspired by the John Carter caravan. 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm. Free event - tickets available on the day. T: 0141 287 2660 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Riverside Museum, 100, Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS

See the collections brought to life by costumed actors in short ten minute performances. Find out about the people and stories behind the displays and join in the fun. 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm. T: 0141 287 2660 www.glasgowlife. org.uk Riverside Museum, 100, Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS

LIFE IN A WAGON

17 February

FAB ARTS CLUB

Come along and get involved in some fab arts & crafts, express your creative side and try something new! Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Free event. Suitable for 5 - 12 years olds. 6-7pm. T: 0141 276 1525 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Drumchapel Library, 65 Hecla Avenue, Glasgow, G15 8LX 17 – 28 February

GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL

Annual film festival. Pleas see website for full programme listings. T: 0141 332 6535 www.glasgowfilm.org Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB 18 February

WOODSIDE LIBRARY CLUB

FROSTY FACES

Snow monster? Ice Queen? Crystal creature? What brrrrrr....illiant ch..ch..chilly character will you bring to life in this sparkle-tastic mask making class? 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www. events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

HEAVENLY CREATURES: HEAVENLY STORY CRAFTS

Hear a story inspired by the heavenly creatures exhibition then enjoy a fun craft activity too. Free drop in event for families. 1-3pm. T: 0141 276 1625 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH

CHINESE FISH

Fish lanterns are used to bring prosperity and luck for the coming New Year - take inspiration from the design and pattern on the Chinese artefacts then make and decorate a lantern from paper and card. 2-4pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 2550 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk The Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, G43 1AT

COLOURFUL NATURE

Come along and learn about nature, but most importantly, get dirty and have fun doing it. Please wear clothing suitable for outdoors. Booking essential. Please note that children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-12pm. Cost £5 non-members, £3 members, adults free. T: 01505 842663 Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF 20 – 21 February

GIVING NATURE A HOME

WHAT’S ON WHERE

WOW!

Help celebrate national next box week, and make your very own nest box. Suitable for ages 10+. 1-4pm. Cost £6.50 members, £8 non-members. T: 0141 276 9599 www.events.glasgowlife. org.uk Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG

LIVE INTERPRETATION

FINLAYSTONE COUNTRY PARK WALK

Woodland and garden walks, snowdrops, 50 bird species and splendid views of the Firth of Clyde. 11am-2pm. Cost £4 adults, £3 children. T: 0141 357 0094 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Finlaystone Country Park, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ

WETLAND GUIDED WALK

Be Inspired!

SNOWDROP WALK

The Inspired Family & Youth Arts Festival will run for over eight weeks, providing opportunities for young people to get involved with, and be inspired by, the arts. The programme includes theatre and dance performances, film screenings, exhibitions and free drop in arts activities for all ages from pre-schoolers to teenagers. The festival has events on at Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley Museum, Johnstone Town Hall and libraries across Renfrewshire. The Inspired Family & Youth Arts Festival runs from 10 February to 17 April. For more information www.renfrewshireleisure.com/inspiredfestival

Explore the wonderful wetland to be found in Lochwinnoch. The reserve team will take you around the site and point out the interesting birds and other wildlife to be found there. 12-2pm. Cost £5 non-members, £3/£2 members. T: 01505 842663 Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF Join the Rangers for a 40 minute walk to explore the carpet of snowdrops in the woodland. 1-2pm. T: 01475 540 505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ

THE BIRDS OF BALGRAY

Bring your binoculars and telescopes and join the countryside rangers on this walk to spot flocks of our winter visiting birds on Balgray Reservoir. 1-3pm. T: 0141 287 5064 www.damstodarnley.org Dams to Darnley Country Park, Balgraystone Road, Barrhead, G77 6PG

JUNIOR PARK RUN

Weekly timed runs for children aged 4 - 14 years. Free event but online registration is required. 9.30am. www.parkrun.org.uk/register Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW 22 February

ARTASTIC

FAB ARTS CLUB

Wed 10 Feb – Sun 17 April Theatre, dance, film, exhibitions and drop-in arts activities for young people in venues across Renfrewshire. For more information visit: www.renfrewshireleisure.com/inspiredfestival

25 February

WOODSIDE LIBRARY CLUB

Take part in arts and crafts or try some board games, challenge your friends to a game on the Wii or just chill on the computers. Suitable for ages 5-11 years. 5-6.30pm. T: 0141 276 1525

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There’s aa There’s Louse LouseLoose Loose Aboot About the Hoose! House! Treat yourself! When we went through our ‘Nit Term’ I had to treat my own hair as frequently as I did my son’s. This was a problem for me as I have dyed hair and despite all the reassurances on the pack I was sure the treatment wasn’t doing many favours for my ‘do’. Then I came across a nonchemical treatment. Olive oil! Cover the scalp and hair with olive oil. Massage to ensure every hair is covered. Place under a shower cap and leave it in overnight. The theory is that the oil smothers any lice who are using your head as a home. This worked for me, but be warned. You can’t go anywhere in a hurry the next day as it takes hours to get all traces of the oil from your head.

Are you a lousy nit-picker? Lice have been with us since the dawn of time. The word ‘lousy’ which originally meant ‘louse-infested’ now also means awful, terrible or appalling. People feel lousy if they’re sick, films are lousy if they’re no good and food is often lousy. Nit pick is a relatively recent addition to the English language and means to be overly critical or excessively pedantic. Article by Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times.

I will never, ever, forget

the toe-curling embarrassment when my small son announced, loudly, to the hairdresser “The last time I came here I couldn’t get my hair cut because there were eggs in it.” Eggs, better known as nits. The hairdresser was extremely reassuring and said that she was no stranger to nit-infested heads and I had no reason to be ashamed. But I was. I never had nits when I was a child and don’t really remember anyone else having them. In those days there was still a huge stigma attached to head lice. They were something that afflicted dirty people – lousy people. Since then head lice infestations have increased significantly and everyone and their mother says that head lice love clean heads. In reality, head lice do not care if your head is clean or dirty - head lice like heads. All that matters to the average head louse is a good blood supply as they are essentially tiny insect vampires who live by drinking blood. Head lice are small wingless creatures – therefore they don’t fly from head to head. Nor do they jump, they walk. Females lay 3 – 4 eggs daily and these are attached (glued on, if you like) to the hair at the base of the shaft. The word ‘nit’ officially refers to the empty egg, but generally these days most of us refer to lice or any sort of lice infestation as ‘nits.’ Children aged 4 – 14 are the most frequently infected group. My son went to pre-school and despite several notices about ‘nits’ he never picked them up. But, in his Reception Year at Primary school, he more than made up for it. For the first term I was engaged in a permanent state of warfare against head lice. Nits, while they may be uncomfortable, and more than a bit disgusting, are not dangerous. They are, however, highly contagious. If a child gets infected the chances are extremely high that everyone who they have close contact with will succumb too. Everyone will need to be treated. Treatment can be problematic, because like any good parasite, lice are survivors. It’s no wonder British people spend approximately £30 million per annum on lice treatments. The problem with lice is

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that no matter how assiduously you treat them with chemicals your efforts will end in failure unless you remove every single last egg. Many products claim that they kill eggs as well as live lice. They may do, but, head lice rapidly develop immunity to various chemicals. The best way to find an effective product is to ask other parents and teachers. The only sure way to rid yourself of a nit infestation is to take a two-pronged approach. Use the louse-killing products on everybody in the home at the same time. Then nit-comb. There are plenty of different nit-combs available to buy at various prices – again, ask for recommendations. If your nit-comb isn’t up to the job you are wasting your time. Before combing through your child’s hair liberally apply conditioner to your child’s head and work through until the hair is coated. The conditioner has several purposes – it makes it easier to manage the hair and divide it into sections. If you’ve used a chemical product on your child to kill the lice, it will help recondition hair. Conditioner eases the path of the tight nit comb through the hair, making the process easier and less painful for both you and your child. Finally, and in my opinion, the best part, the nits show up better against the white gloop. When nit combing it’s important to start at the base of the shaft, as close to the skull as you can, because this is where the eggs are laid. I quite enjoyed nit combing as I got a great sense of satisfaction watching the black specks pile up on the paper towels I had for wiping the comb between use. But then again, I had one small male child with short hair. I don’t know how soothing I’d have found the exercise if I’d had more than one child with medium to long hair. If you have school age children the best way to stay on top of lice infestations is to keep vigilant. Most kids with lice will scratch. (Most people only have to hear the word ‘lice’ and they begin to itch. I bet you are itchy right now). However not everyone who has lice will feel itchy, so it’s a good idea to regularly check your child’s head for those tell-tale black dots. Especially before a trip to the hairdresser!

WINTER CAMOUFLAGE

2 March

WINTER WOODLAND WANDER

HORRIBLE HEEDIE

Join The Heedie for this fun and fear filled interactive tour around Scotland Street School Museum. Learn about the Mackintosh influence on the school, the pupils who came here and the community that was on the doorstep. 1-2pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www. events.glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

FAMILY FILM: AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING

SNOWDROP WALK

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JUNIOR PARK RUN

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5 March

WEE WRITE!

Come along to an amazing families day at the children’s book festival. The day will be an extravaganza of children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers and features a very special ‘witchy’ spell hunt for all the family! T: 0141 287 2999 www.ayewrite.com Mitchell Library, Glasgow, G3 7DN 6 March

SPRING WALK

Join the Rangers for a gentle stroll through the forest. 1-3pm. T: 01475 540 505 www. finlaystone.co.uk Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ

AWARD-WINNING URBAN DANCE CLASSES & PARTIES FOR TOTS TO TEENS

FOR HEALTHY, HAPPY KIDS

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BIRD BOX BONANZA

Do your bit for the garden birds by building them a home. All tools and materials will be provided. 11am-1pm. T: 0141 287 5064 www. damstodarnley.org Dams to Darnley Country Park, Corselet Road, Darnley, G53 7RN

JUNIOR PARK RUN

Weekly timed runs for children aged 4 - 14 years. Free event but online registration is required. 9.30am. www.parkrun.org.uk/register Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW

07428 110 135

MAKE MUM’S DAY

Show mum how special she is by making her a unique Mother’s Day gift. 2-4pm. Cost £2.50. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. T: 01355 236 644 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ

MOTHERING SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy afternoon tea served in style within the grand Banqueting Room. Cost £12.50 per person. 12-4pm. T: 01698 543402 www. whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, ML3 7UE

At Swanson Sports/ Clarkston Dancewear we strive to deliver excellent customer service to all our customers and also offer discount to all emergency services staff. We offer a large variety of dancewear, gymnastic wear ,girl guiding and scout organistion uniforms along with sporting accessories karate and judo wear. We also offer specialised ballet pointe shoe fitting by appointment.

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STON DA N RK C LA

Special screenings for visitors who may struggle with regular cinema experiences. Lights will be brighter and the volume lower during these screenings. Today’s film will be the Disney animation Fantasy. 2-4pm. Free event. T: 0141 287 2550 www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk The Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, G43 1AT

ET, GLASGOW 63 BATH STRE 885 671635

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FAMILY CEILIDH

Get ready to hop, twirl, leap and jump at our Family Ceilidh for the young or simply the young at heart! Led by a band of well-known musicians from the Scottish folk scene, they will teach you some simple ceilidh dances, as well as some traditional Scots songs. Family ticket £12.50. Sessions at 2 & 3pm. T: 0141 353 8000 www. glasgowconcerthalls.com Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY

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28 February

FREE TRIA

Join the Activity Ranger for a fun walk through the woods. Search for winter wildlife and play some environmental games along the way. Booking required. 1-2.30pm. T: 0141 638 4121 www.roukenglenpark.co.uk Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 7LL

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FAB ARTS CLUB

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Which animals change colour in the winter and why do they do it? Make your very own camouflaged winter animal in this fun, furry workshop. 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. Free drop in event. T: 0141 287 0500 www.events. glasgowlife.org.uk Scotland Street School Museum, 225, Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB

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27 February

3699 www.thetallship.com The Tall Ship at Riverside, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS

WHAT’S ON WHERE

www.events.glasgowlife.org.uk Woodside Library, 343 St Georges Road, Glasgow, G3 6TQ

Dance Clothing, Footwear & Accessories Gymnastics, Skating Wear & Accessories Girlguiding & Scouting Uniforms Sporting Accessories Swimwear & Accessories

7 March

TRYOUT: CREATIVE DROP-IN

Karate & Judo Wear & Accessories Rainwear Swanson Sports Incorporating Clarkston Dancewear Centre Busby Road, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7AX Tel: 0141 638 2488

ARTASTIC

See details under 29 Feb

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9 March

FAB ARTS CLUB

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BOX OFFICE

BEACON ARTS CENTRE, PA15 1HJ

Box Office: 01475 723 723 www.beaconartscentre.co.uk 14 Feb The Nutcracker

A Christmas gift idea that carries the seasonal magic into the new year, Ballet West’s enchanting production of “The Nutcracker” is an essential part of wintertime, a wonderful escape for children and ballet lovers of all ages into magical world of snow, sweets and the Sugar Plum Fairy. 23 – 26 Mar High School Musical

High School Musical transports audiences to East High and into the story of two clique-crossed lovers: basketball star Troy and brainy new student Gabriella.

quantum chromatic disruption machines and tartan badgers.

1 – 2 Apr Annie

The Albany Stage School presents “Annie”, the extraordinary story of a little orphan. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, feisty Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So when Mr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most powerful man in America to help find her real Mum and Dad instead, and he agrees.

CITIZENS THEATRE, G5 9DS

Box Office: 0141 429 0022 www.citz.co.uk 19 Mar Comedy 4 Kids

For children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words, a show which might or might not discuss lollipop ladies,

Motherwell Concert Hall Sunday 10 April, 11am and 2pm Tickets £12 (£10 concession) Family ticket £40

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The Chris and Pui Show

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this fun, interactive show.

EAST KILBRIDE VILLAGE THEATRE, G74 4HG

Box Office: 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

Box Office: 01355 261 000 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk

7 Feb Ten Pieces Live

6 Feb One and Only Direction

Here’s the perfect introduction to classical music for all ages! Over the past two years the BBC’s Ten Pieces initiative has opened up the world of classical music to a generation of children, and inspired them to develop their own creative responses to ten specially-chosen pieces of music. This concert offers the chance to hear some of these works performed LIVE by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Concerts at 1 & 3pm.

A high energy replica stage show from the ultimate tribute band 1 – 5 Mar Footloose

Performance of the favourite movie musical from East Kilbride Amateur Musicals Society 30 Mar – 2 apr Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr

CLYDE AUDITORIUM G3 8YW

The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life. However she soon becomes captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle. Amateur performance by Vertigo Theatre.

13 Feb Ballet West: The Nutcracker

EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE G46 6UG

Box Office: 0844 395 4000 www.secc.co.uk

A young girl’s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s glittering score.

Box Office: 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE, G74 4DU

One night in Cairo a man had a dream. The next night he had the same dream and so on and so on. Should he follow his dreams? Can this dream really come true?

Box Office: 01355 261 000 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk 21 Feb Kids Sunday Magic Show

Douglas Cameron presents his latest magical wonders for all the family in this fun, interactive show. 27 Feb Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears Plus…

Everything is in disguise and the story goes into the skies with this comical retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This comical story is retold through a massive 6ft tall book complete with pop ups and props coming out of the book! 3 Apr Kids Sunday Magic Show

Douglas Cameron presents his latest magical wonders for all the family in

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20 Feb The Dream

25 Feb Big Goldilocks

Big Goldilocks wanders off from her parents into the forest but soon gets lost, getting hungry, grumpy and tired. The forest animals decide to escape before she gets even more grumpy on an Animal Rescue Centre which flies high throughout the skies! Goldilocks arrives at the Three Bears house for a big bowl of cereal but soon it’s up to the audience to help chase her away... 1 Apr The Dragon Who Hates

A fun, interactive poetry show for ages 5-10 years. There’ll be rhymes, silliness and a lot of joining in as the audience help Dommy B deal with the nasty dragon for good.

Box Office: 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com 14 Feb The Crocodiamond

The biggest diamond in the world, once lurking in the stomach of a crocodile, is now on display in an amazing museum - surrounded by infra-red rays, rotating cameras and even lie-detectors. But a mysterious gang of thieves get past the high-tech security and, with the help of the beautiful Clara, distract the birdwatching security guard from Paris (a French Hornithologist, no less). Discover how our smart young heroine Rita attempts to foil their plot and brings a car chase to a rubbery end.

KINGS THEATRE, G2 4JN

Box Office: 0844 871 7648 www.atgtickets.com 2 – 3 Feb The Gruffalo’s Child

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? 8 – 20 Feb Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

LANARK MEMORIAL HALL ML11 7AB

Box Office: 01555 667999 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk 10 – 12 Mar The Adams Family

This new musical comedy features all of your favourite Addams family members, from the elegant Morticia and hilarious Gomez...to the imposing Lurch and mischievous Wednesday! Set to an upbeat score with a witty script and original storyline, this show is perfect for a family day out.

MOTHERWELL CONCERT HALL ML1 1TD

Box Office: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk

26 Feb Rule the World - Take That Tribute

band. The show is an accurate portrayal of a Take That concert and features all the biggest hits.

PAISLEY TOWN HALL PA1 1JF Box Office: 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshireleisure.com

SCOTTISH MASK AND PUPPET CENTRE

Family Puppet & Magic Shows Workshops • Birthday Parties

New Family Season at SMPC JAN - JUNE 2016 See What’s On at www.maskandpuppet.co.uk Don’t Miss Our MOTHERS’ DAY (6th March), or, EASTER SUNDAY (27th March) Events Magic and Puppets for all the family

29 Jan The Nutcracker

It’s the Christmas party in the Stahlbaum household and young Clara is given a beautiful Nutcracker doll. After everyone has gone to bed and the house is quiet, Clara returns to be with her doll and discovers that he can take her on magical adventures through the land of the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes and the enchanting land of sweets.

THE OLD SHERRIFF COURT G1 1TF

Box Office: 0141 552 3988 105 www.theoldsheriffcourt.co.uk

13 – 16 Feb Family Storytime: The Dream

An interactive storytelling adventure for ages 3-7 years and the whole family!

THE SCOTTISH MASK AND PUPPET CENTRE G12 0QF Box Office: 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

SMPC 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0QF Tel: 0141 339 6185 Email Enquiries: info@maskandpuppet.co.uk

Try our after school clubs. The classes run from 3pm till 4pm and put on various performances throughout the year. They are a great way to develop children’s confidence! Take advantage of our Theatre in Education school tours. We cover all the main school topics and much more. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we would be happy to custom write one for you.

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GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL, G2 3NY

www.historical-adventures.co.uk Email: info@historical-adventures.co.uk Phone: 07812437559

Spring into Summer with Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre’s exciting new Children and Families Programme. Look out for Mothers’s Day, The Glasgow International Comedy Festival our Easter Sunday Magic Show, Children’s Puppet & Mask Making, Cafe and Home-Baking. See www.maskandpuppet.co.uk for full details and on line booking at ‘What’s On’. SMPC’S ANNUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILY’S PROGRAMME HAS BEEN RUNNING NON STOP FOR 25 YEARS. HIP HIP HOORAH!!!

Historical Adventures is an exciting theatre company that has been running for 9 years. We pride ourselves on getting the best out of everyone that we work with by developing and encouraging their performing skills which in turn helps them to be confident individuals. We run youth theatre, After School Clubs and also put out regular school tours with subjects such as Circus skills, Puppetry, Rabbie Burns, deaf awareness and many more. For more information please find us at www. historical-adventures.co.uk

THE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SHOW!

30 Jan The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

A charming and witty story, Plop is afraid of the dark, imagine that, but Plop discovers how interesting the dark can be with the help of his friends and comes to realise he is a true night bird just like his mum Mrs Barn Owl

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6 Feb The Three Pigs and Other Tails

Have you noticed how animals often have adventures in threes? Wilfred the wolf has dental problems due to eating too many sweets, but he also likes eating little pigs. See how the Three Billy Goats Gruff out-wit the troll and sing along with the Three Bears. 7 Feb Little Red Riding Hood & Other Tales

Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Not Red Riding Hood. In this fun version of the tale Mr. Wolf’s day goes from bad to worse when his cover is blown… in fact his pants! Kidglove also presents The Frog Prince and a famous red nosed character ends the show!

FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE!

TUE 8 - SAT 12 MARCH 0844 871 7647 atgtickets.com/glasgow

*Bkg fee. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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14 Feb Love Magic by Alex the Magician

1 – 5 Mar Go Dance 16

It is Valentines Day and there is luvvv.... in the air.... and Alex the magician will be working his love of magic on the audience. A great magic & entertainment show for all the family with chocolate treats.

An outstanding programme of bitesized works by dancers and dance makers from across Scotland, Go Dance provides a fantastic platform for both established groups and up-andcoming ones.

27 Feb One Man Shoe!

A bumbling caretaker is thrust into the limelight when the headline act fails to turn up. Witness Jango’s hilarious journey of silent physical theatre & contemporary circus clowning, as he magically finds his way to realise his dreams of transforming into a star.

Please check details of show times with each venue before booking, and have a great time!

6 Mar Who Will Marry Miss Mouse? & The Devil’s Bridge

Who Will Marry Miss Mouse is a traditional Japanese folk tale, which is given a modern setting and a humorous twist... and a happy ending, when Miss Mouse falls in love with Mr Mole, but Papa Mouse has other plans! The Devil’s Bridge is inspired by an ancient European legend about a group of towns people who are in desperate need of help to build an impossible bridge; the devil promises to help, but on one condition! There is an interesting end to this tale!

THE SECC G3 8YW Box Office: 0844 395 4000 www.secc.co.uk 14 Feb Funbox presents Superheroes

Crash! Bang! Kapow! It’s time to grab those capes and warm up your super powers as FUNBOX goes on their craziest adventure yet in their brand new show. Crime fighting Funster duo Fluffy and Flossie will be back to help us along the way and Bonzo’s alter ego, the mysterious Dog in Pants, will deliver his own brand of doggy justice!

THEATRE ROYAL G2 3QA Box Office: 0844 871 7627 www.atgtickets.com 26 Feb Giraffes Can’t Dance

Gerald the giraffe was not a good dancer. Every year, he dreaded the great Jungle Dance. But one beautiful moonlit night, Gerald discovers that sometimes all we need is a different song to dance to! 18

8 – 12 Mar Goodnight Mr Tom

Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London. 25 Mar Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose

Good manners aren’t on the menu at this meal. Duck won’t eat his carrots. Moth’s eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes. Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave.

TRAMWAY G41 2PE Box Office: 0845 330 3501 www.tramway.org 5 Mar Y Dance: Destinations

A vibrant showcase of up to 14 of Scotland’s best youth dance companies. Includes the premiere of the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland’s new piece Imprinted choreographed by Anna Kenrick.

TRON THEATRE G1 5HB Box Office: 0141 552 4267 www.tron.co.uk 24 – 25 Feb White

Big news for 2016! The Allergy & Free From Show is heading to Scotland …

2016 will see the launch of the long-awaited Allergy & Free From Show Scotland sponsored by Genius Gluten Free. These events are Europe’s greatest ‘free from’ family days out, and this new edition will take place in the SECC, Glasgow on Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 March! Fun. Shopping. Tasting. Learning. Sharing. Solutions. Advice. Download unlimited FREE tickets from www.allergyshow.co.uk/go/primarytimes

Win a family ticket

for two adults and two children especially for Mothers’ Day, to see two delightful paper theatre shows at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre Who Will Marry Miss Mouse? and The Devil’s Bridge

Sun 6 March - choose from show-times 11.00am 12.30, 2.00, 3.30pm.

After the show, choose a puppet to colour in, cut out and assemble in the cafe while enjoying refreshments and homebaking.

Welcome to the beautifully strange world of White. Full of birdsong and birdhouses, it gleams and dazzles and shines in the night. Two friends look after the birds and make sure the eggs stay safe. We watch, we help. The world is bright, ordered and white. But high up in the trees, all is not white. Colour appears. First red... then yellow... then blue... White is a playful, highly visual show for very young children and is a perfect first time theatre experience. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB

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To win just answer this question:

Who does Miss Mouse fall in love with? (Hint: you’ll find the answer in our theatre listings) Closing date: 22nd February 2016

You’ve got to be in it to win it!

Your chance to win some GREAT prizes!

You can enter all our competitions online by visiting our website www.primarytimes.net/glasgow OR our Facebook page www.facebook.com/primarytimesgla. Good luck!

COMPETITIONS

competitions Win a family ticket for

Goodnight Mr Tom

on Thu 10 March, 7pm performance Goodnight Mister Tom - A children’s classic brought to life starring David Troughton

Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London.

WIN a Skiing, Snowboarding or Tubing experience for you and 6 friends! for two hours including drink & crisps.

For a chance to win just answer this question:

How many Outdoor Ski Resorts are there in Scotland?

For a chance to win this family ticket just tell us: What is William’s surname?

Closing date: 22nd Feb 2016

Closing Date: Friday 26th February 2016

WIN

WIN a 4 week block of

Step It Up Dance Urban Dance Academy classes plus a Step It Up Dance hoody!

£50 of Karting vouchers for ScotKart Indoor Karting in Glasgow.

Step It Up Dance is an award-winning urban dance company teaching tots to teens. Step It Up Dance work within nurseries, school and communities and host birthday parties and holiday camps. Check out their website and facebook page for more details, glowing testimonials, photos and videos. T’s & C’s: Prize consists of one Step It Up Dance Urban Dance Academy class, to be attended by the same child, across four consecutive weeks. Prize is suitable for a child aged 5 - 11 inclusive. Class timetable can be viewed at www.stepitupdance.co.uk Winner must contact hello@stepitupdance.co.uk to redeem prize and book their space in the class. Prize may be redeemed anytime before September 2015.

The vouchers can be used for an INTRODUCTION TO KARTING CLASS, or against a Birthday Party booking (min age 8+) at ScotKart in Cambuslang or Clydebank. Just answer this simple question – What is the minimum age drivers have to be at ScotKart? Closing date: 22nd February 2016

Closing date: 22nd February 2016

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