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01 December 2007 | ||
| Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal All Day (Charity) Ongoing Event, Ends 17/12/2007 Location: Woolworths and Asda, Cumbernauld Drop in a new unwrapped gift into Asda or Woolworths, Cumbernauld and the Salvation Army will distribute the gifts to needy families in the area for christmas | ||
| Romantic Comedy 7.30, Mats Thus and Sat 2.30 (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends Today Location: Theatre Royal , Glasgow British theatre’s favourite heart throb, Tom Conti returns to Glasgow at the very top of his comedic form. The screen legend stars in Romantic Comedy, a hilarious comedy about love, marriage and fate. Jason Carmichael (Tom Conti) is a dashing and wonderfully witty Broadway playwright who has just met the love of his life - on the day of his wedding to someone else! Conti starred in this play in the West End opposite Pauline Collins. He lends his unique charm to a play filled with laughter. As he says himself: “Romantic Comedy does just what it says on the tin: it’s full of laughter and romance, a brilliantly funny play by a master of the genre.” Tickets £10 - £23.50 Box Office 0870 060 6647 www.theatreroyalglasgow.com | ||
| Sleeping Beauty Various (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 12/01/2008 Location: King's Theatre Wakey, Wakey! It’s Panto time at the King’s Theatre Glasgow! Oh yes it is! Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it! This year’s Christmas spectacular is Sleeping Beauty. He’s back! Gerard Kelly makes a welcome return to the King’s panto as cheeky Chester the Jester, with a heart full of magic and a head full of mince. Joining Gerard this year, in her first ever panto appearance is Karen Dunbar as the hilarious and lovable Nanny Begood. The versatile Scottish actress Dawn Steele (Monarch of the Glen, Sea of Souls) returns to the King’s stage for her first King’s panto as the wicked witch Carrion. As panto baddie, she’s sure to have you booing and hissing at her deliciously evil antics! Cast includes Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) as the evil Norval and Steven McNicoll (Legit) as King Edward. Tickets: £6.50 - £21.50 Dates, times and prices vary. Please contact Box Office for details. BOX OFFICE: 0870 060 6648 (bkg fee) www.kings-glasgow.co.uk (online booking with bkg fee) | ||
| Saturday Drop In 2pm until 5pm (Activities) Location: John Street Community Education Centre in Bellshill Activities will include arts and crafts, cyber cafe, team games, games consoles, outdoor activities (including climbing, mountain biking, hillwalking and skiing) It's Free Additional Information | ||
| 75th Anniversary Reunion 5.30pm (Anniversary) Location: The Bield, Broomlands Street, Paisley Reunion Dinner for former members of the 7th Paisley (JNI) Scout Group | ||
| Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fair 11.00 - 16.30 (Arts & Crafts) Location: Troon - Concert Hall-FREE ENTRY You will find an amazing range of hand-crafted items ideal as gifts or just to treat yourself... superb quality at surprisingly affordable prices. Jewellery, Teddy Bears, Greeting cards, Wood Turning, Candles, Soaps, Quilting, Handbags and much more.... Additional Information | ||
| Animation Workshop 11.30 am - 1.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: John Street Community Education Centre, Bellshill Come along and learn how to make your own animated short film! Free | ||
| The Broons and Oor Wullie Event 13.00 (Book Signing) Location: Borders Books, Buchanan Street Managing Editor of DC Thomson and scriptwriter of The Broons and Oor Wullie, David Donaldson, will be in store to sign copies of Maw Broons Cookbook and copies of The Broons and Oor Wullie on Saturday 1st December at 1pm. | ||
| HARRY THE POLIS BOOK SIGNING From 1:00pm / 2:00pm (Book Signing Session) Location: WATERSTONES BOOKSTORE, SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW FORMER STRATHCLYDE POLICE OFFICER HARRY MORRIS AKA HARRY THE POLIS WILL BE SIGNING COPIES OF HIS LATEST BOOK IN THE HILARIOUS SERIES TITLED 'Aye, That Will Be Right!' AND HIS OTHER TITLES, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! SO WHY NOT COME ALONG AND MEET HIM AND BUY A SIGNED COPY? Additional Information | ||
| Ardrossan EU Church Christmas Fayre 10am-12.30pm (Charity) Location: Saltcoats Town Hall Christmas Fayre stalls include home baking, Christmas crafts, soft goods and photography. Tea tickets £1.50 | ||
| Charity Ceilidh in aid of 500 Miles charity 730pm (Charity) Location: The Pearce Institute Glasgow Everyone who attended the JCI Scotland National Conference in April will have been inspired by quadruple amputee, Jamie Andrew and his adventures. Now along with fellow amputee Olivia Giles Jamie has launched 500 Miles, a charity which aims to support amputees in deprived areas of the world. JCI Glasgow have committed to supporting these endeavours and to this end we have organised a charity ceilidh. Additional Information | ||
| Christmas Fayre 10 am to 2 pm (Charity) Location: Croftfoot United Free Church, Carmunnock Road, Glasgow, next to Somerfield Christmas Fayre in aid of Cash for Kids. Admission £1 Including a cuppa, kids get in for free | ||
| Christmas Shopping Event All Day (Charity) Location: Artizzan Gallery, Osborn St, Glasgow Come along and enjoy the opportunity to buy exclusive, handcrafted Christmas gifts whilst raising money to build a new Marie Curie Hospice for Glasgow. Artizzan Gallery will donate 10% of all sales on the day to Glasgow's Big Build Appeal. Additional Information | ||
| XMAS CAFE & FAYRE 10.30 - 12.30 (Charity) Location: Blantyre Congregational Church Hot rolls, home baking, tombola | ||
| Christmas Fair 11.00 am - 1.00 pm (Charity Fundraising) Location: New Monkland Primary,Glenmavis Arts & Crafts, Childrens Novelties, Raffles, Tea Room & Santa Claus | ||
| Almond Court Christmas Fayre 2pm - 4pm (Christmas Fayre) Location: Almond Court Care Home, Drumchapel Place, glasgow Christmas fayre with Tumbola, raffle, christmas crafts, home baking, tea room, bric-a-brac, face painting and lots more. | ||
| Cross Arthurlie Primary School - Christmas Fayre 10am - 12 noon (Christmas Fayre) Location: Cross Arthurlie Primary School, Barrhead Christmas Fayre, lots of stallholders, Virgin Vie, Christmas fillers and lots more + Tea Room. Also, Santa in his grotto. Admission £1.50p for adults, 50p for children. A | ||
| Jack & the Beanstalk Ongoing until 28 Dec various times (Christmas Show) Ongoing Event, Ends 28/12/2007 Location: Cumbernauld Theatre Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum… Will Jack end up in a Giant’s tum? Following last year’s smash hit, Cinderella, Cumbernauld Theatre presents Jack & the Beanstalk – a fast and sometimes furious telling of the wondrous tale of Jack and his battle with the Giant in his castle in the sky. With plenty of audience interaction, Cumbernauld Theatre is the place to enjoy your Christmas show this year where our unique circus style theatre-in-the-round brings children closer to the action than ever before. Box Office 01236 732887 Additional Information | ||
| Crack-on christmas 10.00 - 12.00 noon (Church Fundraiser) Location: Mosspark Parish church Christmas Fayre with soft goods, toiletries, home baking, gifts etc. for sale. Entry- £1 adult, 50p children | ||
| CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 10.00AM-12.30PM (Community) Location: Helensburgh United Reformed Church Christmas Gifts and Decorations, Raffle, Home Baking, Win a Festive Hamper join in the Carol Singing and more. Entry: Adult £1.50 Children £1.00 Includes Coffee/Tea and Christmas Pie/Shortbread. We look forward to seeing you. All proceeds to Church Funds | ||
| Christmas Fayre 10 -12.30 (Community) Location: Yoker Primary School Come along and buy some Chritmas goodies. | ||
| Christmas Fayre 12.30p.m. (Community) Location: Our Lady & St. John's Church Hall, Carlisle Rd, Blackwood Santa's Grotto, local crafts, toys, music, tea, coffee & home baking. | ||
| Christmas Fayre 10 - 1.30 (Community) Location: Govanhill Trinity Parish Church, 28 Daisy Street Come along to the Govanhill Parish Church Christmas Fayre and pick up a few extra presents. | ||
| Christmas Fayre 11am - 3pm (Community) Location: Govan and Linthouse Parish Church Join the 34th Glasgow Girls Brigade for their Christmas Fayre. There will eb Christmas stalls and decorations and Tea, Cofee and Homebaking and, of course, Santa will be there. | ||
| Christmas Fayre 11.00am (Community) Location: Motherwell South Parish Church, Gavin Street The Fayre will be opened by Gillian Ford who is playing Cinderella at Motherewell Civic Theatre. Visitors can buy Christms wreathes and gifts, cards and home baking. Children wil also have the chance to meet Santa. A warm welcome is extended to everyone. | ||
| Fun Day 14.00 (Community) Location: Shettleston Old Parish Church There is a fun day at Shettleston Old Parish Church, Killin Street Shettleston. There will be gifts, tea and toys....and Stanta will be there! | ||
| Stonehouse Congregational Church Xmas Fayre 2 pm (Community) Location: St Ninians Church Hall Stonehouse Xmas Fayre, admission free, tea ticket 1-50, A wide selection of xmas gifts, home baking, hand made cards, and decorations plus lots more | ||
| Craft and Food Fairs 10am - 4.30 pm(Sat) Sun (12 - 4.30) (Craft Fair and Food Fair) Ongoing Event, Ends 02/12/2007 Location: Community Centre and Village Hall - West Kilbride Craft and Food fairs being held in West Kilbride over two days 1st and 2nd December in the two main centres. All shops and studios in Scotlands Craft Town will be open both days. | ||
| Goldenhill Primary Parents Council Christmas Fair 11 am - 2 pm (Family) Location: Goldenhill Primary School, Hardgate For the Kids, face painting, write to Santa, Have your picture taken with Santa, Crafts & Games. Stalls - Jewellery, Craft, Books, Homebaking, Chocolate Fountain, Virgin Vie and lots more. Come along and join in the fun. Free Entry | ||
| Leadhills Christmas Fayre 11am - 4pm (Family) Location: Leadhills Village 6 miles from Junction 13 on M74 Come and join us for Leadhills Christmas Fayre. Visit our biggest Craft Fayre ever in the Village Hall then ride the Santa Express on the Leadhills Railway and then head into the mine in Wanlockhead in Search of Santa deep in the mountain. Fun for everyone in the beautiful setting of Leadhills high in the Lowther Hills. We look forward to meeting old friends and new. | ||
| Street Dance Workshops 3pm until 5pm (Kids) Location: John Street Community Education Centre in Bellshill Wear loose clothing! It's free. Additional Information | ||
| The Marketplace 1200-1700 (Market) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow The first special market for Christmas | ||
| Hot Love 7pm (Musical Performances) Location: Drummonds, 4a West Regent St, Glasgow The Official Marc Bolan Fan Club Party | ||
| Renfield Recitals 1.00 pm (Musical Performances) Location: Renfield St. Stephens Church The Salon Trio | ||
02 December 2007 | ||
| Phoenix Centre Xmas Fayre 12noon - 5.00pm (Charity) Location: 201 St James Road, Townhead, Glasgow, G4 0NT Why not come along and have a fun day out, with lots of bargains to be had for all the family. There will be taster therapies, lucky dip, arts&crafts, home baking, toys and brick a brac | ||
| Inverclyde Public Consultation 2 -4pm (Civic/Government) Location: Greenock Sports Centre Strathclyde Police are inviting residents of Inverclyde to come along to a meeting to discuss policing of the area. Young people and parents are particularly welcome. | ||
| Todholm Primary School Christmas Fayre 10am-12noon (Family) Location: Todholm School Lochfeild Rd Paisley PA2 7JE Todholm Parent Council Christmas Fayre. Various stalls meet santa, entrance £1.50, inc Tea/Coffee Mince Pie, Kids go free , Hot dog Stall, Candles, Jewellery, toys, books,tombola, Raffle,Handmade Cards,Chocolatz, christmas gifts. all proceeds go to Todholm Primary school . | ||
| Pilates Development Workshop 9.30am-12.30pm (Sports) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow This workshop incorporates a blend of Pilates mat exercises with small apparatus such as foam rollers, Flex Ring Toners, balls, discs and bands to enhance and challenge your Pilates mat repertoire. The aim of the workshop is to improve your body awareness and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the principles behind Pilates exercises. The workshop will consist of 3 segments with a special focus class using rollers and rings. This workshop is anyone who has completed a beginners course. Limited places available Additional Information | ||
| Yoga Bliss 1.00-5.00pm (Sports) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow a 4 hour relaxing Clear Yoga Workshop | ||
03 December 2007 | ||
| Pied Piper (Stonelaw) 19:15 (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Stonelaw Parish Church Rutherglen Repertory Theatre presents its Christmas Pantomime at a number of venues in Rutherglen and Cambuslang. Will Dollar and Cash ever work out whats happening, will the rats ever stop multiplying? You'll need to come along to find out! Additional Information | ||
| Open Day 10:30 (Charity) Location: Possil & Milton Forum on Disability Possil & Milton Forum on Disability will be having an open day to celebrate the International Day of Disabled People. There will be stalls informing people about the Forum activities. There will also be free tea/coffee and scones, a drama show plus free lunch. | ||
| Inverclyde Public Consultation 7-9pm (Civic/Government) Location: Kilmalcolm Village Centre Strathclyde Police are inviting residents of Inverclyde to come along to a meeting to discuss policing of the area. Young people and parents are particularly welcome. | ||
| Pilates 17.30-18.30 (Community) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow The Pilates philosophy focuses on training the mind and body to work together towards the goal of overall fitness and in so doing changes the way you relate to your body and the way you carry it. Additional Information | ||
| International Day of Disabled Persons 11am - 3pm (Disability) Location: Possil and Milton Forum on Disability 74 Closeburn Street Possilpark Glasgow G22 5ST An Open Day to celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons including infomative and interactive events. Tea/Coffee and Lunch are all provided free. | ||
04 December 2007 | ||
| Pantomime - BABES IN THE WOOD 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 08/12/2007 Location: The Institute Hall, 1 Avenue Street, STEWARTON, Ayrshire, KA3 5AP Stewarton Drama Group present their annual community pantomime every night at 7.30pm between Tue 4th and Sat 8th December with a matinee performance on Sat 8th Dec at 2.00pm. Tickets priced at £6 (£4 concession) with a special block booking offer of Buy Ten Tickets, Get One Free are on sale every day at Stewarton Library, 3 Avenue Street, Stewarton, KA3 5AP, or Pay at the Door on the Night Additional Information | ||
| Inverclyde Public Consultation 7-9 (Civic/Government) Location: Ravenscraig Primary School, Greenock Strathclyde Police are inviting residents of Inverclyde to come along to a meeting to discuss policing of the area. Young people and parents are particularly welcome. | ||
05 December 2007 | ||
| Lights to Remember 7pm (Charity) Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Belmont Road, Glasgow Join us in shinning a light in memory of a loved one at this year's 'Lights to Remember Ceremony.' With carol singing, light refreshments and our Christmas lights switch on this is a lovely evening for the whole family. Additional Information | ||
| Doors Open 6.30pm (Community) Location: Lesmahagow Welcome to our 3rd annual Doors Open event. Come along and visit the shops in the village of Lesmahagow, and see just what's on offer in the village. Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment. Music from Coalburn Silver Band, a visit from Santa and much, much more. Come along to see and learn about all the organisations in and around Lesmahagow. We look forward to seeing you in the village on the 5th December. Additional Information | ||
| Scottish Rail Preservation Society 19.30 (Community) Location: Conference Rooms, St Mary's Church Motherwell There will be a meeting of the Society and Mike Jodeluk will talk about 'Railways North and West of Stirling' All welcome. | ||
| Step into Christmas 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: City Halls Albion St Glasgow It is the very first Xmas concert by The Merchant Voices and they have been training hard with the conductor Dominic Peckham. The Merchant Voices are from all walks of life and are a mixture of people that have had some but little training and most are people who have never sung in front of any one before so wish us lots of luck and hope the concert goes. | ||
| Love and Light Spiritualist Church 7.30pm (Religious/Spiritual) Location: Community Centre Caerlaverock road Prestwick Demonstration of mediumship. We have regular visiting mediums every week demonstrating their wonderful gifts, so feel free to come along and visit us in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We also have raffle tickets on sale at only £1 per strip, plus tea, coffee and other light refreshments. All welcome | ||
06 December 2007 | ||
| Christmas is Cancelled! 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Platform, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Everyone loves Christmas-except for the evil Snow Queen. When she decides to cancel Christmas. It's a pretty desperate and sad time for all the children. Will the villainous Snow Queen win or can the children save Christmas. This is a warm, magical and very funny play, brimming over with holiday spirit. Tickets price: £3.00 Tickets on sale at the box office contact: 0141 276 9696 (opt1) Additional Information | ||
| Music for a Christmas Evening XIX 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Clydebank Town Hall Now in its 19th year, this evening of festive entertainment showcases the musical talent of over 200 people from West Dunbartonshire. Each of the participating groups performs for about 15 minutes and the evening culminates in an audience sing-a-long, including the seasonal favourite “White Christmas”. An event to get the whole family looking forward to Christmas! Tickets £6 and £4 (concs) available from Saturday 3 November at Clydebank Library (tel. 0141 952 1416) Additional Information | ||
| Puss In Boots 19.30 (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 15/12/2007 Location: The Fort Theatre, Kenmure Avenue, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2DW A good old fashioned Christmas Pantomime! Performances on the 6,7,8,13,14,15 December. | ||
| Treasure Island 19.30 (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 08/12/2007 Location: Mosspark Parish Church Hall Ashkirk Drive Glasgow G52 Our own version of the well known Robert Louis Stevenson novel of the same title. Runs for 3 nights only 6-8 December 2007 so don't let it be a missed opportunity | ||
| Charity Chopin Piano Recital 7:00 pm (Charity) Location: University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel Aleksander Kudajczyk Chopin Piano Recital in aid of L’Arche Glasgow. Music on the Feast of St Nicholas Glasgow University Memorial Chapel Tickets: £8 - £5 concession (Includes refreshment) Tickets Tickets Scotland Ltd 239 Argyle St Glasgow G2 8DL 0141 204 5151 www.tickets-scotland.com Details 0141 647 5689 glasgow@larche.org.uk Additional Information | ||
| Inverclyde Public Consultation 7-9pm (Civic/Government) Location: Kings Oak Primary School, Greenock Strathclyde Police are inviting residents of Inverclyde to come along to a meeting to discuss policing of the area. Young people and parents are particularly welcome. | ||
| Naztivity (Panto) 7:00pm (Community) Ongoing Event, Ends 08/12/2007 Location: Parkhead Church Of The Nazarene A Glasweigian take on the navity story. £5 Adults £2 Childrenn Additional Information | ||
| Mother Goose 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Ongoing Event, Ends 08/12/2007 Location: Jubilee Hall, Lesmahagow It's that time again! Oh no it isn't, ...oh yes it is! Class Act are putting on a show once again. This year it the panto 'Mother Goose', and we look forward to welcoming you all back. The show is on Thurs 6th, Fri 7th and Sat 8th December in the Village Hall. Tickets cost £4 each and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased on the night, however, come early as it show was sold out last year. For more information contact Karen on kmuir64@yahoo.co.uk Additional Information | ||
07 December 2007 | ||
| Whitlees Santa Parade 7pm (Ardrossan Santa Parade) Location: Princes St to Whitlees Centre Santa Parade and family events, fairground, bands etc | ||
| Music for a Christmas Evening XIX 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Clydebank Town Hall Now in its 19th year, this evening of festive entertainment showcases the musical talent of over 200 people from West Dunbartonshire. Each of the participating groups performs for about 15 minutes and the evening culminates in an audience sing-a-long, including the seasonal favourite “White Christmas”. An event to get the whole family looking forward to Christmas! Tickets £6 and £4 (concs) available from Saturday 3 November at Clydebank Library (tel. 0141 952 1416) Additional Information | ||
| Grow! Personal & Business Networking 12.00-2.00pm (Business Development) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow Informal personal & business networking event, no membership required | ||
| Danzone's (Ballroom & Latin) Dance 19.30 till 22.30 (Dance) Location: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall With "state of the art" music equipment and an extensive library of ballroom and latin dance music, both traditional and contemporary, you will enjoy hours of great dancing. Additional Information | ||
| Have yourself a merry little Christmas from 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: Strangely Warmed Cafe, Woodlands Methodist Church, 229 Woodlands Road An evening of smooth, relaxing jazz with jazz duo Cane & Maple and friends | ||
08 December 2007 | ||
| Saturday Drop In 2pm until 5pm (Activities) Location: John Street Community Education Centre in Bellshill Activities will include arts and crafts, cyber cafe, team games, games consoles, outdoor activities (including climbing, mountain biking, hillwalking and skiing) It's free! Additional Information | ||
| Animation Workshop 11.30am - 1.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: John Street Community Education Centre, Bellshill Come along and learn how to make your own animated short film! Free | ||
| Ceilidh! Art Exhibition by Gail Wendorf (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 24/03/2008 Location: Paisley Museum An exhibition of paintings inspired by traditional music and ceilidhs around Scotland. Additional Information | ||
| Christmas Craft Market 9am until 5.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: In shops, Paisley Centre Local crafters selling their good from 4 vacant units in In shops within paisley centre. | ||
| Street Dance Workshop 3.00pm - 5.00pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: John Street Community Education Centre, Bellshill Street dance workshop - Wear loose clothing | ||
| The Sprezzatura Maze, An International Drawing Exhibition 12pm to 6pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: The Studio Warehouse Gallery 100 Eastvale Place Glasgow G3 8QG An exciting set of international young creatives is due to descend on Glasgow during December. Their progressive work will explore new visions in drawing and will introduce a new school of fun, labour-intensive drawing collectives forming through myspace and other online forums. The exhibition will showcase new work from over 22 international artists alongside emerging artists from Scotland and will help form international connections. | ||
| Three Wise Men & a Baby 7.00pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Findlay Memorial Church Glasgow Saltmine Theatre Co. presents a hilarious christmas play. A joyous mix of fun & festivity for all-round family entertainment Additional Information | ||
| Harry Morris aka Harry the Polis Book Signing Session 1:00pm onwards (Book Signing Event by Author) Location: WH Smith, High Street, Paisley Former police Officer Harry Morris aka Harry the Polis will be at WH Smith in Paisley signing copies of his latest book, Series No 5 'Aye, That Will Be Right!' Why not come along and get a signed copy for Christmas? Additional Information | ||
| CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 1.00pm to 4.00pm (Charity) Location: SCOTTISH SPIRITUAL & HOLISTIC CHURCH, 3 ARGYLE STREET, PAISLEY PA1 2ET Christmas Bazaar in aid of Church funds. Come along for the chance to purchase Christmas gifts, hand made jewellery, cards, bric-a-brac, clothes and much more. A selection of spiritual & pyschic readings available on the day Additional Information | ||
| Christmas Fair 12 o'clock (Charity) Location: Drumchapel Essenside U.R.Church Essenside Ave Drumchapel Christmas Fair in aid of Church funds. Come and buy all your Christmas gifts at very low prices. There will be various stalls including Tombola, Home Baking, Toiletries,Toys, Raffles etc and also a Tea-room | ||
| Shawlands Primary Christmas Fayre 10.00am - 12.00pm (Christmas Fayre) Location: Shawlands Primary Lots of stalls and fun for all the family. Face painting, raffles, tombola, toys, home baking, books etc etc | ||
| Impact v's T&B 22.00 (Club Night) Location: The Soundhaus Manu Le Malin / Hellfish / Mike Dred Hardcore Techno Additional Information | ||
| The Marketplace 12.00-5.00pm (Community) Location: Gather in Glasgow, Glasgow Tthe second special market for Christmas; a variety of stalls selling homemade baking, handcrafted jewellery, natural facial products and much, much more | ||
| Xmas Fayre and Nearly New Sale 1pm (Community) Location: St Paul's Hall, Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch Get some Christmas goodies. | ||
| Christmas Fayre 2pm - 5pm (Elderly Fundraising Event(xmas fayre)) Location: Clyde Care Home, 1 South Avenue, Clydebank (former Patio Hotel) Pampering zones, raffles, tombola, home baking stalls, mulled wine. santa and face painting for kids. fun for all the family. donations go to clyde care home. | ||
| Christmas Open Day 10am - 4pm (Health) Location: Intouch Advanced Therapies, 174 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3SG CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY at Intouch Advanced Therapies - Sat 8 Dec, 10am-4pm. Enjoy Free Taster Sessions, Offers & Gifts at 174 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3SG. 0141 942 4884 Additional Information | ||
| Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers’ Weekend Walk Depart 9.30am (Hillwalking) Location: Meet at Helensburgh Pier in front of the swimming pool. Today the Ramblers are climbing Beinn Bhreac. The 8km route, which starts at Cashel Information Centre, is on hill road and forestry track to 300m and then on trackless and boggy moor to the cairn. Although the terrain may be difficult to navigate, it is worth the effort as there are excellent views all round from the summit of the Beinn, 577m. The walk will take 5 hours. Sorry, no dogs allowed. To join the walk, contact Joyce Mather on 01389 731953. Additional Information | ||
| Egyptology Scotland Monthly Lecture 14.00 (Historic) Location: Burrell Collection Renowned Scottish Egyptologist and Archaeologist, Ian Mathieson, will be giving an update on the archaelogial dig at Saqqara in Egypt, the only Scottish dig in the area and giving us the latest news on finds. He has made remarkable discoveries in more than a decade of work as director of the Saqqara Geophysical Survey Project. In 1990 he was awarded the right from the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt to survey and excavate the burial ground of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. The revolutionary use of the latest techniques of scientific survey is revealing the world of ancient Egypt long lost beneath the desert sands. | ||
| Frank Holden's "Sinatra Quartet" 7.30pm (Jazzs and Swing Music) Location: Millport town hall KA28 0AZ "Sinatra Singer" and Crooner Brings his "Sinatra Quartet" to Millport Townhall for a real cool evening of swing music and laid back Jazz. Additional Information | ||
| Bearsden Fiddlers Rally 7 pm (Musical Performances) Location: Milngavie Town Hall BEARSDEN FIDDLERS are holding their annual Rally on Saturday, 8 December 2007 at 7 pm in Milngavie Town Hall featuring Guest Singer - Moira Docherty; Solo Fiddle - Amy Corfield; and the Bearsden Young Fiddlers. Tickets costing £7 per Adult and £2 per child are available from: The Book Shop, Douglas Street, Milngavie; Purple Edge, Drymen Road, Bearsden; At the Door or Tel: 0141 956 1906 or 0141 762 1045 | ||
| Renfield Recitals 1.00 pm (Musical Performances) Location: Renfield St. Stephens Church Organ, Avis McIntyre | ||
| Spiders on Mars 9 pm (Musical Performances) Location: BAR BIA 140 west regent street Glasgow David Bowie Tribute playing over 2 hours of his best music between the 70's and 80's period when Bowie was at his best. | ||
| Morning Star Christmas Bazaar 12pm - 2pm (Traditional Christmas Fair) Location: Stewartville Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5PE Traditional Christmas fair with the usual favourites - home baking, crafts, toys, books, tombola, and spin-the-wheel. Additional Information | ||
09 December 2007 | ||
| 21st Annual Christmas Concert 3 pm (Charity) Location: Langside Halls, Langside Ave Glasgow Guiding County Choir | ||
| Inverclyde Public Consultation 2 - 4pm (Civic/Government) Location: Gamble Halls, Gourock Strathclyde Police are inviting residents of Inverclyde to come along to a meeting to discuss policing of the area. Young people and parents are particularly welcome. | ||
10 December 2007 | ||
| Argentine Tango Lesson 7.30pm (Dance) Location: Sloans, 108 Argyle St. A free taster call in this most stylish and enjoyable of dances. No need to bring a partner. Additional Information | ||
| Waverley at 60; QE2 at 40 7.30pm (Organizations) Location: Partick Burgh Halls Burgh Hall St Partick Glasgow Coastal Cruising Association-slide show/ talk on the milestones in the careers of these two famous ships. | ||
| EK Rep Theatre Presents "Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood" 7.30pm (Saturday matinees at 2pm) (Pantomime) Location: East Kilbride Village Theatre A tall elegant Robin will do her, sorry we mean his, best to rescue the damsel, Maid Marion, in distress from the clutches of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The merry men will be in support and with the help of the villagers they will find a way to thwart his evil plans. Approximately 60 local children will help provide colour, song and dance and a good time is assured. Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd December, 2007. 7.30pm (Saturday matinees at 2pm). No performance on Sunday 16th. Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 from Box Office (01355) 248669 Additional Information | ||
11 December 2007 | ||
| Scottish Music Concert 19.30 (Charity) Location: Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama A concert of Scottish traditional music in aid of Alzheimer Scotland perfromed students & staff of the Scottish Music Department of RSAMD. Hosted by Brian McNeill | ||
| Govan Community Carol Concert 19:00 (Musical Performances) Location: Govan Old Parish Church Carol concert with soloists & Salvation Army ensemble | ||
12 December 2007 | ||
| Jack and the Beanstalk See times below - No show on Sunday. (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 22/12/2007 Location: Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh Fun, laughter, music and nonsense abound in Edinburgh People's Theatre re-telling of this festive favourite. A traditional family panto for kids and all those who refuse to grow up! From 12th to 22nd December (not 16th) Matinees at 2.30pm on 15th and 22nd (no evening performance on 22nd) Tickets £8 (£7) Groups of 10 or more all at concession rate (only by post direct from EPT). Phone 0131 668 2019 (all major credit cards accepted), log onto our website, or write (enclosing a sae) to EPT tickets, 40 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BY Additional Information | ||
| A Christmas Concert 7.30pm (Charity) Location: Cathcart Trinity Church 90 Clarkston Rd G44 3BW A Christmas Concert by the award winning Johnstone Brass Band. The proceeds from this concert are in aid of the Marie Curie Centre Hunters Hill. This will be an excellent evening's entertainment supporting a very good cause. Tickets £5 | ||
| Christmas Tree Festival 10.00am-8.oopm (Community) Ongoing Event, Ends 19/12/2007 Location: Helensburgh United Reformed Church Helensburgh United Reformed Church will host a CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL from the 12th-19th. The church will be open daily from 10am-8pm. A display of 30 plus trees decorated by local clubs and organisations and a programme of recitals and concerts by local groups and schools Come and be entranced and discover more about the community that is Helensburgh Entry is free. | ||
13 December 2007 | ||
| Sleeping Beauty 7.30 and 2.30 Sat Matinee (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 15/12/2007 Location: Victoria Halls, Helensburgh Helensburgh Theatre Arts Pantomime this year is Sleeping Beauty. Doors open 7pm. Tickets - £7.00 and £5.00 for children/concessions. Tickets available from Workforce, Helensburgh. | ||
| Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 7pm and 2pm sat matinee (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 15/12/2007 Location: Victoria Halls, Helensburgh Family pantomime on 13, 14 and 15 December. Doors open 7pm and 2pm for Sat matinee and performances at 7.30 and 2.30. Tickets £7 and £5 concessions available at Workforce, Helensburgh or on the door. Bar, sweeties and tombola. | ||
| Writers Workshop 19.00 (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Johnstone Town Hall WRITING A CRIME NOVEL WITH CARO RAMSAY For the last of this years workshops Johnstone Writers Group are delighted to have Scottish crime writing sensation Caro Ramsay. Caro is the author of the best-selling crime novel, “Absolution” Each workshop runs from 7 to 9pm at Johnstone Town Hall and costs £5.00 To book your place in advance, tel 0141 552 5239 Additional Information | ||
| Robert & May Miller Christmas Show 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: The Platform Following the success of their 2006 performance Robert & May Miller return to Platform with another Christmas spectacular, produced, directed and choreographed by Danny Dobbie and featuring Visual Statement Dance company, this promises to an exuberant evening of song and dance. Ticket Price: £15 Contact the Platform Box office on 0141 276 9696 email:tickets@platform-online.co.uk Additional Information | ||
| A Members' Evening 7.30pm (Organizations) Location: Ardgowan Primary School, Newton Street Greenock World Ship Society Firth of Clyde Branch- members of the Branch bring their photos and other shipping items to exhibit. Non members welcome. | ||
| CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT WITH MAGENTA – THE WOMAN IN BLACK, AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH EXCLUSIVE LIVE FOOTAGE OF SPIRIT ORBS Doors open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start (Religious/Spiritual) Location: SCOTTISH SPIRITUAL & HOLISTIC CHURCH, 3 ARGYLE STREET, PAISLEY PA1 2ET Enjoy an fun evening of mediumship with Magenta and guests. Watch the spirit orbs live on the screen, as Magenta invites a member of the audience to join her in the Spiritual Room for a personal reading. The reading takes place in the dark, and with the use of infra-red cameras, spirit orbs can be seen within the room. Bubbly, dips & nibbles included. Tickets £12.00. Charity Raffle. Early booking essential due to the popularity of this event. 0141 561 0355/0354 for more details or to book a place. Additional Information | ||
14 December 2007 | ||
| A Candlelit Christmas presented by Kirkintilloch Ladies Choir 7.30pm (christmas concert) Location: st david's memorial park church, kirkintilloch Kirkintilloch Ladies Choir singing carols, old and new, instrumental music provided by flautist Laura Sands and accompanied on the piano by Sanna Raninen. Also readings by George Kirkpatrick and a chance to join the choir in sing ing traditional Christmas carols. For many ,this concert gives a welcome break from the buzz of festive preparation and a chance to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Additional Information | ||
| 'The Spirit of Christmas' 1930 (Christmas Concert) Location: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Annual Christmas Concert of the Glasgow Phoenix Choir with special guests Inverclyde Schools Junior Choir and the Scottish Co-operative Band. Tickets £5 - £15 available from the GRCH Box Office - 0141 353 8000 Additional Information | ||
| Clydebank and District Highland Association Ceilidh 7.30 (Community) Location: Clydebank Lesser Town Hall Come along and enjoy the ceilidh. Entry £4.00 including Tea and Biscuits | ||
| Robert & May Miller Christmas Show 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: The Platform Following the success of their 2006 performance Robert and May Miller return to Platform with another Christmas spectacular, produced, directed and choreographed by Danny Dobbie and featuring Visual Statement Dance Company, this promises to be an exuberant evening of song and dance. Tickets: £15 Contact the Platform Box Office on 0141 276 9696 email:tickets@platform-online.co.uk Additional Information | ||
| Valdor Opening Night 10pm-3am (Valdor Boutique Club - Opening Friday 14th Decembe) Location: 46 Queen Street, Glasgow Valdor dj's mashing up ice-cool electro pop, disco, funk & soul. Believe us you havent heard it all before... Additional Information | ||
15 December 2007 | ||
| Saturday Drop In 2pm until 5pm (Activities) Location: John Street Community Education Centre in Bellshill Activities will include arts and crafts, cyber cafe, team games, games consoles, outdoor activities (including climbing, mountain biking, hillwalking and skiing) It's free! Additional Information | ||
| Animation Workshops 11.30am - 1.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: John Street Community Education Centre, Bellshill Come along and learn how to make your own animated short film! Free | ||
| Street Dance Workshop 3.00pm - 5.00pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: John Street Community Education Centre, Bellshill Streetdance workshop - wear loose clothing | ||
| The Harry Margolis "Glenn Miller" Band 2-5pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Pivo Pivo, 15 waterloo st. glasgow Swing & Jazz Music for all age groups Additional Information | ||
| WEST OF SCOTLAND CAT CLUB 21ST CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12.30PM TO 4.30PM (CAT SHOW) Location: JOHN WRIGHT SPORTS CENTRE, CALDERWOOD EAST KILBRIDE G74 3EU This will be one of the largest cat shows to be held in Scotland, with almost 400 cats on exhibition and in competition. There will be cats from the well known breeds and some from the not so well known breeds, such as La Perm, Singapura, Tonkinese, Snowshoe , Selkirk Rex as well as the household pet section, that is the good old moggy. There will also be a selection of stalls selling all manner of cat related goods as well as cards, chocolate jewllery etc.,, why not do your hard to get Christmas Shopping at our show. We look forward to seeing you there. | ||
| WEST OF SCOTLAND CAT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12.30 PM TO 4.30PM (CAT SHOW) Location: JOHN WRIGHT SPORTS CENTRE, CALDERWOOD EAST KILBRIDE This will be one the largest cat shows to be held in Scotland, hopefully with nearly 400 cats. There will be cat and kittens from most of the well known breeds and some from the not so well known breeds, such a La Perm, Sphynx, Snowshoe, Singapura, Egyptian Mau and many more and not forgetting the Household Pet Section, aka the good old moggy. there will also be a selection of stalls selling everything from cat related goods to cards, chocolate, jewllery and lots more, why not do your hard to find Christmas gift shopping with us. We look forward to seeing you there. | ||
| 'The Spirit of Christmas' 1930 (Christmas Concert) Location: Moncrieff Parish Church, East Kilbride Christmas Concert by the Glasgow Phoenix Choir, sponsored by Co-operative Funeralcare in aid of the Aberlour Childcare Trust. Tickets £5 from church office 01355 223328 Mon-Fri 0930 -1130 Additional Information | ||
| Funky Baby 2-5pm (Kids) Location: The Woody, 329 North Woodside Road. G20 6ND Nightclubbing in the afternoon for the funky family. Groove to all your favourite funky disco tunes. Dancing games and competitions. Baby Sensory area. Pre-walkers FREE Kids up to 10 yrs £5 Adults £3 Family ticket (2+2) £14 Additional Information | ||
| Robert & May Miller Christmas Show 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: The Platform Following the success of their 2006 performance Robert and May Miller return to Platform with another Christmas spectacular, produced, directed and choreographed by Danny Dobbie and featuring Visual Statement Dance Company, this promises to be an exuberant evening of song and dance. Tickets: £15 Contact the Platform Box Office on 0141 276 9696 Email:tickets@platform-online.co.uk Additional Information | ||
16 December 2007 | ||
| Carols for Christmas 2.30 pm (Charity) Location: Cadzow Parish Church, Woodside Walk, Hamilton Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK are jointly hosting their annual Carols for Christmas fundraising concert. To enjoy this seasonal delight please come along and support two very worthwhile causes and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. Ticket donation of £5 to be paid on entry (children go free). | ||
| Carols by Candlelight 7pm (Christmas concert) Location: Partick Trinity Church Carols by Candlelight followed by mulled wine and mince pies. | ||
| C7 : CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 5pm and 6.45pm (Family) Location: Partick Burgh Hall Join us in a special night of Christmas fun for all the family! Additional Information | ||
| Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers’ Weekend Walk Depart 9.30am (Hillwalking) Location: Meet at Helensburgh Pier in front of the swimming pool. The group is walking near Stirling today. It is an easy to moderate 9km walk on woodland paths, tracks and open hillside to the summit of Dumyat, 418m. Views of Stirling, the Wallace Monument and the Forth Estuary can be seen from the top of this hill, with part of the return track overlooking Menstrie. The walk will take three and a half hours and has a total ascent of 360m. To join the walk, contact Joyce Mather on 01389 731953. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Additional Information | ||
| Magic at the Mews noon (Holiday Events) Location: Ruthven Mews Arcade, Ruthven Mews Lane, off Byres Road, Galsgow Christmas shopping event - Crafts, clothing, beautiful gifts from around the world, children's books. Meet Hannah Frank, Glasgow's last Art Nouveau artist celebrating her centenary year. Enjoy mince pies ,wine, and carol singers throughout the day, with storytelling, Christmas crafts and a special visit from Santa Claus ! Each shop will be offering special discount and promotions to celebrate this special occasion. | ||
| A Bairns' Christmas 7.00pm (Musical Performances) Location: Falkirk Town Hall Annnual Carol Concert with Falkirk festival Chorus, Falkirk Caledonia Choir and Falkirk Tryst Orchestra. Soloist. Phil Gault, Baritone, Conductor Robert Tait. Carols by Rutter, Willcocks, Darke et al and an opportunity to sing well known carols with full symphony orchestra. | ||
| COME BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 11.30 a.m (Religious/Spiritual) Location: SHOTTS E.U.CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH At this time of year thoughts turn to church and when we were young and went regularly to Sunday School. Over the years for one reason or another our church attendance dropped off and perhaps stopped altogether. COME BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY is giving everyone an opportunity, whether they attended church or not a date to focus on to go back to church or go for the first time. Our church will be happy to welcome everyone who wishes to come on that day 16th December. We hope to have a family service where everyone will feel at home | ||
18 December 2007 | ||
| Acoustic Night 8.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: The Local, 427 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow An acoustic night at the local with live music from 8.30pm Free Entry And a selection of cheap drinks including half price cocktails | ||
| Dirty Deeds 19.30 (Musical Performances) Location: Capitol, 468 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow Glasgow rockers Wired Desire are hosting their own night of rock n roll at Capitol. York legends Kid Ego and fellow Glasgow band The Rock Junkies join Wired Desire for the best night of rock around! All drinks are £1 and tickets are £5 available on the door. Additional Information | ||
| What's So Special About Christmas 2007 7.30pm (Religious/Spiritual) Location: St Vincent Street Free Church, St Vincent Street, Glasgow Come and join with the people of St Vincent Street Free Church and their friends for an evening of carols and readings. Tea, coffee and mince pies after! When Thursday 14th December at 7.30pm Where St Vincent Street Free Church Additional Information | ||
19 December 2007 | ||
| The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) 7pm for 7.30pm start (Movies) Location: Clydebank Town Hall This event will transform Clydebank Town Hall into an old-style Picture House, showing a series of films complementing Clydebank Museum’s newest exhibition, ‘Bustles, Britannia & Big Ideas’. The ‘experience’ will include archive newsreel footage, a classic Walt Disney cartoon and organ recitals. The Muppets tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. Starring Michael Caine and The Muppets. Tickets £3, available at the door on the evening. Additional Information | ||
| Performance Theatre School presents The Wizard of Oz 7.30pm and 3.00 matinee on Satuurday (Pantomime) Ongoing Event, Ends 22/12/2007 Location: Dumbarton Civic Theatre Fun-filled family panto with all the characters you know and e few more - starring a surprise special guest ,songs dances and lots of silliness - a great night out. Tickets from News and Chews Dumbarton Fridays 6-9pm at Napier Hall, Old Kilpatrick Saturdays West Kirk Halls Helensburgh !-4pm or cal 07712919771 | ||
| Love and Light Spiritualist Church 7.30pm (Religious/Spiritual) Location: Community Centre Caerlaverock road Prestwick Tonight it is our Christmas special service with guest medium Sally Buxton from Irvine, Raffle tickets £1 per strip and six hampers to be given away to nominated people, and all monies raised this year will be given away to various charities. All welcome | ||
20 December 2007 | ||
| Voulez Vous 8pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Paisley Town Hall From Dancing Queen to Waterloo, enjoy an unforgettable night of ABBA mania from one of the top ABBA tribute bands. Additional Information | ||
| Voulez Vous 8pm (Musical Performances) Location: Paisley Town Hall From Dancing Queen to Waterloo, Voulez Vous perform a non-stop barrage of ABBA hits, so dust off your platforms, throw on your flares and enjoy an unforgettable night of ABBA mania! Additional Information | ||
| CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT WITH MAGENTA – THE WOMAN IN BLACK, AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH EXCLUSIVE LIVE FOOTAGE OF SPIRIT ORBS Doors open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start (Religious/Spiritual) Location: SCOTTISH SPIRITUAL & HOLISTIC CHURCH, 3 ARGYLE STREET, PAISLEY PA1 2ET Enjoy an fun evening of mediumship with Magenta and guests. Watch the spirit orbs live on the screen, as Magenta invites a member of the audience to join her in the Spiritual Room for a personal reading. The reading takes place in the dark, and with the use of infra-red cameras, spirit orbs can be seen within the room. Bubbly, dips & nibbles included. Tickets £12.00. Charity Raffle. Early booking essential due to the popularity of this event. 0141 561 0355/0354 for more details or to book a place. Additional Information | ||
| Nativity Tableaux 6.30 pm to 9 pm (Religious/Spiritual) Location: Houston Manse Garden Nativity scene will come to life. | ||
21 December 2007 | ||
| Record and CD Fair 10.30-4.00 (Arts and Entertainment) Ongoing Event, Ends 22/12/2007 Location: Hillhead Library Record and CD sale. Entry Free. Buy, sell and exchange your CDs | ||
| Christmas Bingo 7.30pm (Charity) Location: Bigrigg Village Hall Festive bingo with proceeds going towards Hall funds. Free entry and everyone welcome. | ||
| Christmas Lights Display 4pm to 11pm (Charity) Location: Crindledyke Estate half mile past Asda, Rockcliffe Road Come and see our Christmas Lights between 4pm and 11pm and this weekend we will have a special visit from Santa himself from approx 5.30pm to 8pm on fri, sat and sun night and if he has time he might even give us a quick visit on Christmas Eve for a couple of hours. All donations we recieve go to the Great North Air Ambulance. This weekend we will also be running a extra special raffle for loads of goodies. Additional Information | ||
| Marcus Pope's Big Band 'In a Christmas Mood' 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton Marcus Pope returns with his fantastic swingin' Big Band and this year with a very special guest - Miss Jacqui Dankworth. Christmas favourites, classics from the American Songbook and of course a few surprises..... Tickets - £12/£10 | ||
22 December 2007 | ||
| Danzones Christmas Dance Party 19.00 till 23.30 (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Grangemouth Town Hall An excellent mix of traditional and contemporary dance music ensures that, regardless of your level of dance experience, you'll enjoy hours of great dancing and have fun making new friends. Additional Information | ||
| A Traditional Christmas 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: Glasgow City Halls A Traditional Christmas with the massed choirs of the Scottish Concert Singers and the Barrhead Philharmonic Choir accompanied by the Scottish Co-op Brass Band, conducted by Colin McKenzie. A wonderful evening of all your favourite Christmas music, including many of the worlds best loved Christmas carols. | ||
| Aladdin 2pm (Pantomime) Location: Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church, Belmont Street, near Kelvinbridge Great family entertainment by Hopscotch Theatre Group. aimed at 5-12 year olds but previous performances have been enjoyed by young and old alike. Tickets £4 from Youth organisation Leaders or at the door | ||
| Dumbarton Churches Together 12 Noon (Religious/Spiritual) Location: Dumbarton Town Cetnre Open air Carol service, tea/coffee, mince pies will be served to the shoppers. | ||
23 December 2007 | ||
| Emmanuel 7.30 pm (Charity) Location: The Clyde Auditorium Christmas musical for all the family. Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus and Orchestra (Bishopbriggs Churches Together) in aid of Childrens' Hospice Association Scotland. Tickets £10 from SECC Box Office, www.secctickets.com Tel 0870 040 4000 or Chorus Box Office, Cadder Church South Hall, Bishopbriggs. Tel 07811 344307 | ||
| Emmanuel 7.30 pm (Charity) Location: The Clyde Auditorium, SECC Christmas musical for all the family. Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus and Orchestra (Bishopbriggs Churches Together) in aid of Childrens' Hospice Association Scotland. Tickets £10 from SECC Box Office, www.secctickets.com Tel 0141 0870 040 4000 or Chorus Box Office, Caddwer Church South Hall, Bishopbriggs. Tel 07811344307 | ||
| A Christmas Gala Concert 7.30pm (Musical Performances) Location: Grand Hall Kilmarnock It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year . . . . when the Scottish Festival Orchestra present a Christmas Gala Concert at the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock. From the Skater’s Waltz to Sleigh Ride to Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Chestnuts Roasting; the evening, conducted this year by Ayrshire’s multi talented musical personality Gordon Cree, promises to serve up a feast of Festive favourites, to help celebrate the season and gently ease everyone into the Christmas spirit! | ||
24 December 2007 | ||
| Fair Tade Breakfast & Christmas Fair & Music Concert 10 am till 4 pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: St Silas Church Park Rd Fair Trade Breakfast 10am -12am and Local produced christmas cards, baking and gifts. Afternoon Teas Concert 3pm. | ||
| Christmas Eve Dance 8 till Late (Swing Dance) Location: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall Glasgow Dance to the Big Band Sounds | ||
26 December 2007 | ||
| DOWNLOAD 21:00 - 04:00 (Musical Performances) Location: Club Clinic, John st, Glasgow Room 1 - DOWNLOAD Robert Natus, Mike Humphries, Ritalin, Livie & Billy The Kid, Stu Murdoch & Clarkey Jones, Chris Craig. Room 2 - INFEXIOUS William Daniel, Mark Doc, Stu Laurie, Rob Da Rhythm & Detonator, Austin. Additional Information | ||
27 December 2007 | ||
| Frank Holden's "Sinatra Quartet" 8pm ....10.20pm (Jazz and Swing music) Location: Lauries -34 King street Glasgow G1 Cool jazz and swing from "Sinatra Singer" and Crooner , Frank Holden Additional Information | ||
| Sleeping Beauty 7.30pm (Kids) Location: Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen King Humphrey and Queen Bea are so delighted at the birth of their daughter, Aurora, that they throw the biggest party the kingdom has ever seen! However, when they forget to invite the land's most powerful sorceress, Vestra, their happiness soon turns sour. Vestra casts a spell on the baby, proclaiming that on her 18th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die! The spell is so strong that the comical Fairy Nuff can only reduce its power by declaring that Aurora will fall asleep for 100 years. But how will she be woken? | ||
| FOURGOODMEN Doors open 8.00PM FOURGOODMEN 9.15PM (Musical Performances) Location: The Classic Grand, I8 Jamaica Street, Glasgow FINAL FOURGOODMEN SHOW OF 2007 Ian Donaldson (H20) Derek Forbes, Mick MacNeil (Simple Minds) Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet) Additional Information | ||
28 December 2007 | ||
| Peter Morrison 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: The Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride The Nearly New Year Show It’s that time of year again and Scotland’s ‘Ambassador of Song’ Peter Morrison brings his seasonal show to the Village Theatre. The show is a popular mix of Broadway and West End favourites and of course a strong Scottish element in anticipation of Hogmanay. A great night of entertainment with something for everyone. | ||
| Woodface Live in Uplawmoor 21:00 (Musical Performances) Location: Uplawmoor Hotel with a selection of classic rock covers from Eagles, Fleetwood Mac to Stereophonics Additional Information | ||
29 December 2007 | ||
| Sleeping Beauty 3pm & 7.30pm (Arts and Entertainment) Location: Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen King Humphrey and Queen Bea are so delighted at the birth of their daughter, Aurora, that they throw the biggest party the kingdom has ever seen! However, when they forget to invite the land's most powerful sorceress, Vestra, their happiness soon turns sour. Vestra casts a spell on the baby, proclaiming that on her 18th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die! The spell is so strong that the comical Fairy Nuff can only reduce its power by declaring that Aurora will fall asleep for 100 years. But how will she be woken? | ||
| Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers’ Weekend Walk Depart 9.30am (Hillwalking) Location: Meet at Helensburgh Pier in front of the swimming pool. The ascent of Ben A’an, 462m, is our group's contribution to the Festival of Winter Walks. By following a path which climbs steeply up, first through woods and then on open hillside, the summit of the Ben is reached. Then the route descends to the tarmac track at the side of Loch Katrine and from the pier returns along the minor road to the start point at Loch Achray. This moderate to strenuous, 6km walk has a total ascent of 355m and will take three and a half hours. To join the walk, contact Joyce Mather on 01389 731953. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Additional Information | ||
| TWISTED & BRAINFIRE XMAS PARTY 21:00 - 04:00 (Musical Performances) Location: CLUB CLINIC, John st, Glasgow Area 1 : Reactor Scott Brown, Robbie Long, Mikey Motion & Potts, Mikk & Techno, Buzz, RMS Project, MC Voyager, MC Double G, MC Boab G, MC Flee Area 2 : Darkside Simon Underground, Autopsy, Smurf, Rob Da Rhythm, Fueler, Riff Glitchard, Imhotep, Dave Dj Additional Information | ||
30 December 2007 | ||
| Black Bun Specials 11.00, 1220, 1350 (Family) Location: Bo'ness Station Mark the end of 2007 with a ride on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. The fare includes a slice of traditional Scottish Black Bun and tea or coffee, which are served on the train. (Black Bun is a rich fruit cake in a pastry case.) Stronger drinks are available from the buffet car on the train. Additional Information | ||
31 December 2007 | ||
| Black Bun Specials 11.00, 12.20, 13.50 (Family) Location: Bo'ness Station Mark the end of 2007 with a ride on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. The fare includes a slice of traditional Scottish Black Bun and tea or coffee, which are served on the train. (Black Bun is a rich fruit cake in a pastry case.) Stronger drinks are available from the buffet car on the train. Additional Information | ||
| Hogmanay with the MacDonald Brothers 21:00 (Musical Performances) Location: Jumpin Jaks 292 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow Scotland's X Factor Heroes THe MacDonald Brothers bring in 2008 at Glasgow's best party venue. Additional Information | ||
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