South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Standing outside the entrance to Low Parks Museum is a simple, bronze memorial plaque on a polished granite plinth that bears the words “The Dutch Don’t Forget”. The plaque was presented to veterans of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, a Scottish, Territorial Army formation that played a vital part in the liberation of the Netherlands in the final stages of the Second World War. The message is simple, the Dutch will never forget the sacrifices made by the men of the 52nd (Lowland) Division in freeing them from Nazi oppression.

Two battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) proudly fought in the Dutch campaign in the Second World War. The 6th Battalion, historically covering the county of Lanarkshire, and the 7th Battalion, drawn mainly from the south side of the city of Glasgow.

This commemorative exhibition highlights the part played by these two battalions, as part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, in this pivotal stage of the Second World War.

Free entry, open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

Cost: Free admission

Karin, when working as an English teacher found coming to art classes at the Arts Centre a relaxing haven. And 20 or so years later she is still attending classes there.

Now retired with, nominally, more time, she is able to pursue her passion of painting with oil paints. She is also a keen gardener and both the more tropical flowers achieved in her greenhouse, and those in the garden feature greatly in her increasingly abstract floral subjects. 

Her other love is travelling and seeing different ways of life and the richness of colour around the world. She paints landscapes near and far, also enjoying the wealth of scenery that Scotland provides. These memories are vividly captured on her canvases for all time. 

It is the love of light, sunshine and colour which unites all her paintings.

Cost: Free

 

Studio 32 presents Little Shop of Horrors.

Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman.
Music by Alan Menken.
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director).
Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi musical smash, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years.

Meet mild-mannered gardening nerd Seymour Krelborn as he stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he names "Audrey II" in tribute to the sweet but lost girl who works in the same flower shop. The plant grows into a foul-mouthed, singing sensation who promises unending fame and fortune. But just what does this botanical oddity crave?

Don’t miss this cult classic – a charming tongue-in-cheek musical comedy performed by the ever-popular Studio32 Theatre Company.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £16.00 / £14.50 concession (Subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

The Scottish Pink Floyd are coming to Hamilton to perform a two and a half hour set of Floyd classics.

You can expect to hear songs from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Division Bell and more!

All faithfully recreated by an 11-piece band! A show not to be missed for any Pink Floyd fan.

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £23.00 (subject to £1.50 Transaction Fee)

 

The Freddie and Queen Experience are the UK’s Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally and critically acclaimed. The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK and abroad, most recently in UAE and Europe. They deliver a passionate and energy packed show just full of Queen’s greatest hits! Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, passion, high energy and showmanship that Freddie was so loved and famous for. The Freddie and Queen Experience is made up of some of the finest musicians in UK, including the well-established and accomplished professional Brian May Tribute, Andy Wills. 

The fully live five-piece band perform with replica outfits and instruments and perform a full recreation of Queen’s live shows, based around Queen at their very best, the 86 ‘Magic tour’. 

It’s simply a great show not to missed!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £26.00 (subject to a £1.50 transaction fee)