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

 

Fiona MacGregor is a local artist and multisensory storyteller. Pre-Covid, Fiona’s company Freerange ArtFarm worked with children and adults with additional needs, using props, puppets, music and sound technology equipment to provide interactive art and storytelling sessions.

When lockdown put a halt to her business, Fiona turned to art commissions, and wrote and illustrated her first children’s book, The Brownie of the Butter Burn, early in the Covid-19 pandemic. She has a passionate interest in rewilding and protection of natural habitats and wildlife and followed up her first success with The Canny Capercaillie. She donates a percentage of sales from Capercaillie to Trees for Life, a Scottish rewilding charity.

Fiona continues to paint commissions and takes her storytelling sessions to groups and festivals.

You can find her work on Facebook and Instagram as Freerange ArtFarm, and on her website.

Cost: Free admission

 

An exhibition of works of art produced by the participants who attend the SLLC Arts Development Drawing and Painting classes throughout South Lanarkshire.

Weekly classes are delivered during term times during the day and in the evenings in our cultural venues in Lanark, Hamilton, Rutherglen and East Kilbride.

If you are interested in participating in any of the Arts Development Drawing and Painting classes, please email artsdevelopment@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk.

Cost: Free admission

 

This is our second ever exhibition of the textile work which has been produced by the participants who attend the SLLC Arts Development Textile, Dressmaking, Get Crafty and Knitting classes throughout South Lanarkshire.

Weekly classes are delivered during term times during the day and in the evenings in our cultural venues in Lanark, Hamilton, Rutherglen and East Kilbride.

If you are interested in participating in any of the Arts Development Classes, please email artsdevelopment@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk.

Cost: Free admission

 

Shine Productions present Jesus Christ Superstar.

Experience Jesus Christ Superstar like never before as Shine presents an immersive production that brings this iconic musical close to the audience.

Reimagined to unfold in and around the audience, this retelling of the final days of Jesus Christ invites you to feel every moment of emotional intensity and dramatic power that has captivated generations.

With Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s compelling rock score, you’ll be drawn into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption as the story surrounds you.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a celebrated musical brought to life in an unforgettable, immersive experience—reserve your tickets now!

An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd.

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

Cost: £18 - £24 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)