South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

After a break because of a certain virus and, last year, clashing dates with the SCDA One Act Finals, EK Rep look forward to welcoming clubs from all over Scotland to their friendly festival of One Act plays. They will be competing for trophies including best play, best actor and best actress.

Why not come along and make up your mind who should be the winners!

Confirmation of dates and full details of the programme will appear in the local press and on social media nearer the time.

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

Cost: £10.00/ £20.00 for the 3 nights

 

John Hartson and Chris Sutton amassed more than 300 appearances in the Green and White Hoops. Two Celtic legends are coming to the Town House to talk about their action-packed football careers. John Hartson and Chris Sutton are now regular faces on BT Sport. They will discuss the games, dressing room / training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club.

There will be a chance to pose questions to the stars during the evening.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available, affording drink on arrival and premium seating, together with the opportunity for a meet and greet with the legendary players and a photograph opportunity before the show. 

Recommended age 14+

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

Cost: £55.00 VIP / £27.50 standard

 

What’s got 18 legs, four horns, makes an incredible noise and will leave you smiling, sweaty with sore feet and hoarse from singing? It means Big Vern n the Shootahs are back onstage at Lanark Memorial Hall and they’re ready to knock your socks off!! Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular show with some of the funkiest vibes you’ll have ever heard this nine piece phenomenon. You’ll hear a fabulous horn section, the best rhythm players in the business coupled with a new front man who will make your hair stand on end.

This is a band that audiences never forget, go grab a ticket and see this band live, let your hair down or die unfulfilled. Always immaculately turned out, tuned up and tight, Big Vern always get invited back and they’ll have you singing and bouncing in no time. Classic funk, soul and party tunes augmented with great stage presence and a kicking phat sound. Catch them while you can. 

You will not be disappointed.

Please note that for this show, the stalls will be cabaret table of 10.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £20.00

 

Rated as the best authentic sounding Sixties show in Britain.

Stunning vocals and high energy. Prepare to be taken back in time to the swinging 60's with timeless, authentic Mod classics and hits from the British Beat Boom. Strap in for a journey of nostalgic bliss through a stunning high energy performance. Featuring songs from the Beatles, The Who, Small Faces, The Kinks, The Hollies and The Spencer Davis Group.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £20.00 / £18.00 concession

 

One of Scotland's most renowned businessmen, and the longest-serving chairman of Hamilton Accies in the post-war era, Jan Stepek was a prominent resident of Hamilton for over 60 years.

However, his life before he came to Scotland in 1946 at the age of 23 was dramatic and tragic. He lost his home, his country, his father, his mother to starvation, and all his boyhood dreams lay in ruins as he slaved in a Soviet labour camp.

Join his son, Martin, as he explores the astonishing early life of Jan Stepek, as described in Martin's new book; and as it is taking place during Mental Health Month, we will also discuss the impact of trauma Jan experiences, and what creates the resilience it took to turn his destiny around as he sought to find a stable new life in a foreign land, Scotland.

To book your space please phone Fairhill Library on 01698 456360.

Cost: Free