South Lanarkshire Council

Cost: Free

‘Fermtouns to New Toons’ – Let’s Celebrate Lanarkshire

There is much to celebrate in South Lanarkshire - our beautiful landscape, the industry and buildings that have shaped our towns and villages, our communities and the people who have made a difference locally and internationally. And, our new exhibition ‘Fermtouns to New Toons’, at Low Parks Museum in Hamilton shows just how diverse and interesting our people and our landscape are.

South Lanarkshire had many diverse industries throughout the area from fruit and tomato production in the Clyde Valley to lace-making, coal mining and shipbuilding which led to the development of many of the towns and villages in South Lanarkshire.

This exhibition, as part of the 'Celebrating Lanarkshire 2013' project and brought to you by South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture’s Museum service and South Lanarkshire Museums Forum, highlights aspects of our shared past, through the people, places, traditions and objects that help to tell our story.

Part funded by Museums Galleries Scotland, ‘Fermtouns to New Toons’ was developed as part of the ‘Celebrating Lanarkshire 2013’ project and is open from 28 March 2013 until 26 January 2014.

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Cost: £3.00 per person

If you have a school/scout/brownie group eager to learn more about wildlife we can provide fun inspiring workshops and classes.

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Cost: Donations requested

Based within New Lanark World Heritage Village our newly organised centre provides an interactive wild woodland adventure, featuring live peregrine footage and underwater camera.

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Cost: £8.00 Adult, £4.00 Child

An evening walk to our badger viewing platform, learning about badgers as we go.

Have the chance to view badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures!

Includes a 45min walk to the sett.

Suitable for age 8 years+.

Booking required.

Please contact : 01555 665262 or email fallsofclyde@swt.org.uk for booking and further details

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Cost: £8.00 Adult, £4.00 Child

An evening walk to our badger viewing platform, learning about badgers as we go.

Have the chance to view badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures!

Includes a 45min walk to the sett.

Suitable for age 8 years+.

Booking required.

Please contact : 01555 665262 or email fallsofclyde@swt.org.uk for booking and further details

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Cost: Free admission

The Scottish Photographic Circle was founded in 1907 at a meeting by a group of enthusiastic artists. This was to be an historic meeting at which it was agreed that a society be formed to promote Pictorial Photography in Scotland by means of exhibitions, lectures and discussions on art.

The Scottish Photographic Circle is a unique organisation not only in terms of its quality of work, diversity of styles and background of its members, but by its ETHOS of ‘Membership by invitation’.

The original criteria set out over one hundred years ago was to limit its numbers to forty members, who are able to recognise the standard of work of members of other clubs and societies, male and female, to be sufficiently high as would benefit the Circle.

We are delighted to have this opportunity to exhibit a range of work by current members.

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Cost: £10.00

The Slab Boys
by John Byrne

£10.00. from box office or contact 0141 637 7525.

John Byrne's semi-autobiographical account is set In the slab room of a carpet manufacturers in Paisley in the 1950's. The story focuses on the young men who have to grow up fast in an industrial Scotland.  Much loved and performed throughout the world, the play moves from hilarity to pathos to farce and back again.

WWW.NEWVICTORYPLAYERS.ORG.UK

Pre -show meals available - check with box office for special offers

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Cost: £7.50 adult, £5.50 concession

East Kilbride Rep Theatre Group present 'Laugh? I Nearly went to Miami'
by Miles Tredinnick
Producer Alan Davie

When Tom Weals, an Elvis fanatic, and Alice his fiancée are unable, due to fog, to fly to Miami for an Elvis Presley Convention, they arrive back at Tom’s Essex flat to find that they have inadvertently picked up the wrong suitcases at the airport and are now in possession of half a million dollars.

Further confusion arises with the arrival of, firstly, Tom’s flashy brother Barney, who is hoping to use the flat to seduce Muriel his latest girlfriend and is none too pleased to find Tom at home, then Alice’s eccentric Auntie, with a bag containing $20,000 (a wedding present for Tom and Alice), then Frankie, a thug working for the owner of the suitcase dollars, whom Tom and Alice assume is a member of the local constabulary.

A zany and fast moving comedy of confusion

This show is available to book online

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Cost: £5.00 per ticket or £16.00 for Family ticket (x4)

Paperbelle’s world is black and white and she likes it that way.

She’s heard of colour but would prefer things to stay as they are.  The colours on the other hand, want to play games as they want Paperbelle to join in.

Paperbelle's world is changing.  Will she try to stop it or might she find it’s not as bad as it first seemed….?

An enchanting theatre performance for children aged 2-5 years set in a magical world of paper.

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Cost: Free entry

The members of Crafts Unlimited are looking forward to returning to the Arts Centre in 2013. The aim of the association is to "Keep Crafts Alive". This is very competently achieved by the members participating in many various crafts:

Jewellery, Cards for all occasions, Baby and Ladies Knitwear, Soft Knitted Toys, Garden Woodcraft, Sewn Accessories, Candles, Decoupage Pictures, Pottery and Ceramics.

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Cost: £9.00 adult, £7.00 concession

MACBETH
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jim Ewing

Following the acclaimed presentations of a Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice at this venue, the director brings the famous ‘Scottish Play’ for your entertainment.  Once again it is hoped to stage part of the production outdoors, subject to weather conditions!  Featuring many of the previous cast members and some very talented young graduates this presentation uses a traditional approach with a few surprises.

This show is available to book online

Pre -show meals available - check with box office for special offers

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Cost: Free admission

Duncan Brown is an artist, piper and Scottish historian born in the village of Burnbank, in Hamilton.

‘My Hero, My Soldier Laddie’ Exhibition will feature Brown's stunning paintings that depicts the stories of all 14 recipients of the Victoria Cross who came from Lanarkshire.

The first exhibition of these paintings in the year 2000 gave birth to the idea of a more permanent memorial to the men and a large memorial arch now stands proud in Hamilton’s New Town Square in salute to these brave men of special valour.

If you want to learn a bit more about our local heroes, then this is a fantastic exhibition to attend.

In addition you have the opportunity to meet the artist and hear him talk first hand about these evocative paintings each Thursday and Friday at 1.00pm

1 - 31 July 2013 (excluding Sundays)

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Cost: £5.00 per ticket or £16.00 for Family ticket (x4)

It’s the summer holidays and everyone is heading down to the beach for the ice cream festival! There are lots of games to play and prizes for the most original flavours. Join Max the attic mouse as he takes a day trip to the beach, meets new friends and has a great adventure.

An interactive show for 3-7 year olds

Performances at 11:30 and 14:00 each day.

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Cost: £5.00 per ticket or £16.00 for Family ticket (x4)

Follow Yarla on a magical woodland journey that will arouse the senses. Filled with music, song and animation, Yarla and the winter wood is a multi sensory story for 6 months – 3 years that children and adults alike will find enchanting.

5th July - Town House Hamilton,
11th July - Rutherglen Town Hall
22nd July - East Kilbride Arts Centre
26th July - Lanark Memorial Hall

Performances - 11:30 and 14:00

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Cost: Free admission

This annual exhibition, organised by East Kilbride Arts Council, features a wide range of work, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and photography, by professional and amateur artists based in South Lanarkshire.

If you are interested in exhibiting your work contact East Kilbride Arts Centre or pick up an entry form from your local library.

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Cost: Free Admission

Summer Fest will kick off on Saturday 6 of July with an open day at the East Kilbride Arts Centre; there will be workshops, an open art exhibition, and kid’s activities including storytelling and a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party as well as entertainment in the Arts Centre Café; there will also be Theatre acts and a Craft Fair held within the grounds.

There is something for everyone in this nine day festival which will be held in various venues throughout East Kilbride, including a mixture of professional acts and partnership projects with local community groups.

Local groups wishing to take part can contact the East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000 for more information.

Download the EK Summer festival brochure 

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Cost: £5.99 adults, Under 16 free

Family 5k fun run at Strathclyde Country Park to help raise money for Heart Research UK.

The day is open to all the family, you can choose to run, walk or push the buggy around the course.

For more details on the event and how to register please visit www.heartresearch.org.uk/events/subwayfamily5k

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Cost: £15.00 adult, £11.00 concession

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage!

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – TERRIBLE TUDORS and VILE VICTORIANS – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Thursday 11 July - 2.00pm - Terrible Tudors
Thursday 11 July - 7.00pm - Vile Victorians
Friday 12 July - 2.00pm - Vile Victorians
Friday 12 July - 7.00pm - Terrible Tudors
Saturday 13 July - 10.30am - Terrible Tudors
Sunday 14 July - 11.00am - Terrible Tudors
Sunday 14 July - 3.00pm - Vile Victorians

Tickets: £15.00 adult, £11.00 concession, Family ticket of 4: £46.00

Purchase 2 family tickets for different shows: £73.60

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Cost: £3.50 for one parent and child

Welcome to a place where your footsteps make sounds and your movements animate space. Welcome to the sonic playground, an interactive installation for young children aged 2+ and their carers.

A space filled with music and electronic sounds to play amongst. 

An inventive playful and sensory experience for 2-5 year olds, where pots and pans cook up melodies and food becomes fun.

12 and 13 July - Cambuslang Institute
17 and 18 July - East Kilbride Arts Centre
20 and 21 July - Lanark Memorial Hall

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Cost: £5.00 per ticket or £16.00 for Family ticket (x4)

Welcome to the worlds noisiest kitchen where everything is not as it seems.

Two cooks are preparing a special dish. It’s very loud and very messy and very musical?

An inventive playful and sensory experience for 2-5 year olds, where pots and pans cook up melodies and food becomes fun.

16 July - Town House Hamilton
17 July - Rutherglen Town Hall
23 July - East Kilbride Arts centre
24 July - Lanark Memorial Hall

£5.00 per ticket or £16.00 for Family ticket (x4)

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Cost: £2.50

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes. Tea and biscuits provided.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

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Cost: £6.00 per ticket or £20.00 for Family ticket (x4)

A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and storytelling, this multi sensory theatrical adaption of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest acorn by acorn transforming a barren wasteland. The imaginative family show is as much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show. The man who planted trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog) can make to the world.

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Cost: £5.00

Amazing, fun, incredible, hilarious...

When Douglas Cameron performs his magic show, everyone leaves slightly puzzled but with a smile on their face. They don't know how he did it but they certainly enjoyed themselves as they watched his astonishing antics.

He will require some assistance from audience volunteers in order to show his wonders, and he may even turn one of them into a rabbit (but not for long).

Show is suitable for 3 year olds upwards.

This show is available to book online

Pre-show meals available - check with box office for special offers

Show dates 28 July and 25 August 2013 at 13:00

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Cost: Free Admission

Dorothy, Anne, Lilian and Philippa are textile artists who have come together to form a group called ‘Fibrebirds’. They met at Cardonald College, Glasgow, where they gained the City and Guild Diploma in Textile Art and Design. From this beginning they have continued to develop and now produce a wide variety of textile art of different styles and techniques. They continue to meet with the aim of progressing their art, and to experiment with innovative textile developments and exhibit work

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Cost: £9.00 adult, £7.00 concession

A J Productions present A Streetcar Named Desire
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Jim Ewing

Perhaps his most famous play, this Tennessee Williams classic is a smouldering tale of Southern life which thrills and beguiles the audience.

Who can forget the wonderful performances of Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in Elia Kazan’s 1951 movie?

From the Company who staged One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Glass Menagerie at this venue this is a theatre experience not to be missed.

This show is available to book online

Pre -show meals available - check with box office for special offers

 

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Cost: £8.00 Adult, £6.00 concession, £1.00 junior

Meet your ancestors as more than 500 costumed re-enactors from across Europe stage Scotland’s largest history show.

Walk back in time more than 2000 years, from the Iron Age Caledonia and Romans to medieval knights and Napoleonic soldiers, to those who fought in the US Civil War, WW1 and WW2.

Living history camps show how our ancestors lived; arena battles and skirmishes; weapons displays; international longbow tournament for a silver arrow; jesters, jugglers and circus skills workshop for children; historic music, dance and song; ancient craft displays; hands-on activities for all the family; large historic market and modern craft, gifts, food & drink market, and much more.

Set in 500 acres of stunning parkland with country walks, children’s playpark, free admission to historic house, free parking. Bus stop and railway station at park entrance.

Fun for all ages exploring the ages. Take a step back in time as the sights, sounds and smells of the past come alive– this is as authentic as it gets!

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Cost: £11.00 adult, £9.00 concession

Studio 32 present -The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!
by Eric Rockwell & Joanne Bogart

Early evening show on Saturday at 5.00pm

In the mood for some musical theatre but can't decide between the sexy, stylish Chicago, the broad sweeping melodies of Lloyd Webber or the witty sophistication of Sondheim? Have no fear! Studio32's next musical venture includes all these styles and more in an exceptional night of theatre. Love a bit of old style Hollywood glamour? We got it. Prefer your musicals traditional Rodgers & Hammerstein style? Don't worry - we'll be sure to have a fringe on top!

The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! has something for everyone. Don't know your Annie from your Oliver? No matter. Just come along and join in all that jazz. We guarantee you will not be disappointed!

This show is available to book online

Pre -show meals available - check with box office for special offers

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Cost: £15.00 adult, £13.00 concession

MacFloyd (Scottish Pink Floyd) return to the Village Theatre in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Floyd's classic "The Dark Side Of The Moon" album which will see them perform this masterpiece in it's entirety. The show will also include a varied mix of Floyd classics including material from "Wish you were here", "The Wall" and "The Division Bell" albums.

In a show lasting over two hours you will witness a level of musicianship that is second to none ensuring MacFloyd's position as arguably the best Pink Floyd cover band in the UK. The fans are in for the usual display of 70's psychedelia, lasers and special effects.

Along with an impressive light show, the band take great pride in performing all the Floyd numbers with accuracy and detail thanks to a talented line up including up to 3 different lead/backing vocalists and guitarists performing with great passion. Only this way MacFloyd are able to perform every single detail in Pink Floyd's music completely live!

MacFloyd will take you on a journey which promises to transport you back to those spectacular times..if only for a night. Don't miss it!

This show is available to book online

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Cost: £9.00 adult, £7.00 concession

See all the sketches and get your tootsies frootsie ice cream, because there ain’t no such thing as the sanity clause. Listen to the infamous and hilarious one liners. Hear the music, see the antics of Groucho, Chico and Harpo but most of all Laugh!

This show is available to book online

Pre -show meals available - check with box office for special offers

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Cost: £15.00 adult, £13.00 concession

'The Greatest Rock Band ever'; 'the people’s choice' are just some of the statements made about The Who.

Since forming in London in 1997, Who’s Who have become a quintessential ingredient of The Who legacy. Four top class players who have blazed a trail around the UK, Europe and the Middle East attaining fantastic reviews for their celebrated interpretation of a Who show.

Seven appearances at the IOW Festival and four international Conventions, have cemented the band's position as the most respected outfit to ever represent The Who at their peak.

Few bands would dare to aspire to try to imitate The Who, but the bands who take to heart the lessons offered by The Who's example, are bands that never fail to rock and never fail to satisfy.

Who's Who fit that description in full and we commend it to the house!

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Cost: £10.00

It’s going to be gorge!

Gather your friends, family and the kids for a lovely day out of walking, picnicking and enjoying the fresh air. Join our big, beautiful, sponsored walk today and help to make sure no one will face cancer alone.

Miles for Macmillan – Chatelherault, the beautiful hunting lodge of the former Hamilton Palace. Walk through this beautiful park set in the historic landscape of the Avon River gorge, which contains a huge variety of wildlife.

Sign up fee: £10
Start time: 11am
two routes 3mile and 8 miles (Suitable for pushchairs on 3 mile route only)
Dog Friendly
Child friendly

Sign up for your lovely sponsorship kit today
Visit - macmillan.org.uk/Miles
Text - Walk 38 to 70550
Call - 0300 1000 200

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Cost: £11.50 adult, £10.00 concession

NLP Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk

Tickets

Family Ticket of 4; £38.00

Full price; £11.50 Concession; £10.00

Groups; Buy 15 tickets get one free

A giant of a pantomime! With a bag full of magic beans, colourful characters, creative costumes and a set straight out of a fairy tale book, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to raise the roof at the Rutherglen Town Hall with bucket-loads of laughter and GIANT opportunities for audience participation.  Join Jack on his climb up the beanstalk to an enchanted land of excitement and adventure, where he must rescue his friends from the 'Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum' of a very hungry giant!

Saturday 14 Dec; 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Sunday 15 Dec; 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Monday 16 Dec; 7.00pm

Tuesday 17 Dec; 7.00pm

Wednesday 18 Dec; 7.00pm

Thursday 19 Dec; 7.00pm

Friday 20 Dec; 7.00pm

Saturday 21 Dec 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Sunday 22 Dec 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Monday 23 Dec 1.30pm and 7.00pm

Friday 27 Dec 7.00pm

Saturday 28 Dec; 7.00pm

Some comments from last year's NLP Production of Sleeping Beauty; "Our family had a fantastic night and will be coming back next year." "Production this year was excellent." "Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, 3rd time coming back. Be back again next year." "Have been taking my grandchildren to Rutherglen over past 5 years and we always enjoy it, much better than the big city venues." "The Panto was fantastic!

Tickets are available to buy online

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