South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

East Kilbride Arts Centre is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. The Arts Centre opened its doors for the first time on 26 May 1994. Since then it has provided a creative outlet for many throughout the community. The Arts Centre is the hub of creativity in East Kilbride.

The objective from the East Kilbride Arts Council back in 1989, according to their draft proposal, was to "provide a focal point for cultural activity in the district and give all standards of performer and participant the opportunity to learn, practise their skills and share experiences". Subsequently the Arts Centre has embraced these opportunities and strives to continue to do so.

Prior to the Centre as we know it, the building was known as Bosfield House. In the past it has been used as a private dwelling, offices for the former Town Council, a Nursery School and as an Unemployed Workers Centre. In 1978 the upper two floors were converted to a Community Hall and in 1987 the ground floor was given over to the storage of library books pending the completion of the Central Library in the Olympia Shopping Centre.

The History of Bosfield dates back many years and was first mentioned in 1416.

The exhibition explores just some of the events and activities throughout the years and celebrates the diversity of these programmes.

Cost: Free admission

Ambrose Parry is a pseudonym for a collaboration between Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman. The couple are married and live in Scotland. Chris Brookmyre is the international bestselling and multi-award-winning author of over twenty novels, including Black Widow, winner of both the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. Dr Marisa Haetzman is a consultant anaesthetist of twenty years’ experience, whose research for her Master’s degree in the History of Medicine uncovered the material upon which this novel was based. The Way of All Flesh is the first book in the series.

Tickets (£5.00 inc glass of wine / refreshment) are available from Avondale Community Wing, Overton Road, Strathaven ML10 6JW.

Cost: £5.00 (inc glass of wine / refreshment)

Come along to Dollan Aqua Centre on Saturday 29 June, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm, to take part in our Family Fun Day activities.

Entry is only £1.00!

Come and try classes

Studio 1 Circuits with Rhona McCormack 1:15pm-2:00pm

Studio 1 Yoga with Elizabeth Anne 2:15pm-3:15pm

Studio 2 Gymnastics 3:00pm-4:00pm (18 months -5 years)

Pool Area

Pool Party with Disco with Alastair, 1:45pm-4:00pm

Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult

Main Foyer

Bouncy Castle - 12:30pm-4:00pm

Kids play area - 12:30pm-4:00pm (1-5 years)

Buzz and Woody will be making appearances throughout the day. Why don’t you stop by and get your photo taken with them from 1.30pm – 4:00pm?

Cost: £1

The Perfect Day Out for Gin Lovers!

Following a fantastic event in 2018, Scotland's most popular Gin Festival, GinFall, returns to the wonderful Hamilton Town House on Saturday 29th June.

With the perfect mix of Gins, Live Music, Food and Cocktails, GinFall has firmly established itself as the leading Gin Festival in Scotland and 2019 is set to be BIGGER & BETTER with more Gins to sample, food to taste, specially created cocktails to savour and new rooms added.

As well as the opportunity to try a huge variety of gins from all over the world, (including exclusive gins you won't see anywhere else) there will be live music, great food and a premium Gin Cocktail Bar, plus an exclusive range of gin liqueurs from around the globe - new for 2019.

And there's MORE:

In 2019 GinFall will be adding a brand-new room - The Tiki Rum Room.

With the explosion of Rum set for 2019/20 - we have created a room to let you sample some of the best rums from around the world - white rum, spiced rum, gold rum, aged rum, dark rum and flavoured rum.

Plus, The Tiki Rum Room will feature a Pop-Up Tiki Cocktail Bar serving up the best Tiki Cocktails this side of Hawaii.

DETAILS:

On arrival, you'll receive a delicious Welcome Gin Cocktail. As well as the opportunity to try a huge variety of gins from all over the world, (including exclusive gins you won't see anywhere else), there will be live music, food stalls, the big gin raffle, gin liqueurs, gin-inspired cakes and bakes, The Tiki Rum Room and a premium gin cocktail bar.

There will also be gin cocktail masterclasses where some of Scotland's finest mixologists will demonstrate how to make a wide selection of classic and contemporary Gin Cocktails and the opportunity to meet gin distillers in person, try free samples and chat about their gin.

Session 1: 12:00 – 16:00

Session 2: 17:30 – 21:30

BUY TICKETS: www.socialandcocktail.co.uk/ginfall

Standard Tickets: £15

Cocktail Masterclass: £10

(Special Limited Offer) Standard Ticket PLUS Cocktail Masterclass: £20

THIS EVENT HAS NO BOOKING FEES

Cost: Ticket £15, Cocktail masterclass £10, Both (limited offer) £20

Come along and join in the fun, search the Conservatory, gardens and zoo for the missing bones, fossils, dinosaurs to complete our prehistoric treasure trail. Treasure maps and mask available from the gift shop.

Suitable for 5012 years old or younger if accompanied by an adult.

Download the Country Parks Events Guide to see what else is happening.

Cost: £1.60