South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Want to learn the basics of knitting or crochet, so you can start that new project? You're in the right spot!  An opportunity for knitters, crocheters, and other fibre artists in the South Lanarkshire community to gather, share their projects and grow their art.

All levels and skills welcome.

To book please call The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £3.50 (includes a cuppa and cake)

 

Robert captures the beautiful people, places, animals, history, sea and rivers of the world we all share.

Prints available in all sizes, treat yourself and let the work make you feel happy

Cost: Free admission

 

Gordon Strachan has built up an immense reputation in the world of football. In his playing career, he played at the highest level with a range of clubs – Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United – winning league titles on both sides of the border as well as European success.

He graced the international stage for Scotland on 50 occasions and when retiring from the playing side went into management – most notably taking Southampton to the FA Cup Final – winning trophies over a four‐year period at Celtic, and taking charge of the Scottish international side.

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon will be discussing his colourful career and his life with host Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!

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

Cost: £28.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Dougie MacLean is “Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, music for Last of the Mohicans and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers.

He celebrated his 50th year as a professional musician in 2024 and his popularity is still growing. His weekly broadcasts begun in March 2020 from his Old Schoolhouse and have reached over 4 million viewers in 70 different countries! He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE!

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

Cost: £25.00 / £23.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Max began weaving in 2020 and is inspired by connecting to nature and our ancestral roots by weaving beauty out of what natural resources we have around us. In this mindful, beginners and improvers friendly workshop, you will learn how to weave a round bread or fruit basket out of willow. Over the course of the day you'll learn the foundational techniques of round basketry, a craft which is at least 10,000 years old!

Please bring lunch (half hour break).

To book please call The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £55.00