EnVironment
Take Art Linn Park Country Park. Simshill Road. 637 1147. l—4pm. Free. Have a go at making natural sculptures. People And Plants Chatelherault Country Park. Carlisle Road. Hamilton. ()1698 426213. 1.30—4pm. Free. Discover the variety of uses for plants at this drop- in workshop.
Bat Walk Dean Castle Country Park. Dean Road. Kilmarnock. ()1563 522702. 9—10.30pm. Free. Join the rangers fora night time visit to the world of bats. part of National Bat Week.
Spons
Walk In The Park 2001 West End of Glasgow Parks. 201 0653. Noon—3pm. A six-mile sponsored walk around the parks in the West End of Glasgow to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.
Other events
Glasgow Show Victoria Park. Victoria Park Drive. Whiteinch. 0906 701 2001. 10am—5pm. £7—£8 (£2—£6). See Fri 24.
Grand Steam And Model Fair Summerlee Heritage Park. Heritage Way. (‘oatbridge 01236 431261. 10am—5pm. free. See Sat 25.
Memorabilia Clyde Auditorium. Finnieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. 11am—5pm. £4 (£2.50). See Sat 25. Antiques For Everyone SECC. Finnieston Quay. 0870 ()40 4000.
l lam—6pm. £5. See Fri 24.
Scottish Computer Fair SECC. Finnieston Quay. 0870 ()40 4000. 10am—5pm. £3 (£2); family ticket £7. Everything you could ever need for your computer and any questions you've ever wanted to ask answered.
Antique Fair New Lanark Visitor Centre. New Lanark .Mills. Lanark. 01555 661345. 11am—5pm. 60p (children free). Antique fair with stalls from all over Scotland.
Lochs & Garrick Castle The Waverley. Anderston Quay. 243 2224.
l lam. £10.95—£25.95. Steam down to Greenock and Helensbiirgh and Dunoon or do the full day cruise to Loch Goil and Loch Long to Carrick castle.
Other events
Holy Isle & Pladda The Waverley. Anderston Quay. 243 2224. 9.30am. £15.95—£28.95. Head down the Clyde and visit Dunoon. Rothesay or Largs and Brodick. The whole day cruise visits Arran. Bute & Cumbrae and steams round Holy lsle to Pladda island.
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Environment
Bat Walk Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre. The Dyeworks. .\'ew Lanark. Lanark. ()1555 665262. 7.30pm. £2.50 (free). Take a stroll at dusk and learn more about the bats living on the
Moths, Bats And Owls Glasgow Botanic Gardens. 730 Great Western Road. 334 2422. 8pm. £1 (children free). The Botanic Gardens come alive at dusk and you can experience the varied wildlife which inhabits the gardens. Meet at the Main Gates.
E75 millon VlSilOf attraction is a mine of information on seience and technology. Opening times and prices for eac‘i of the attractions varies. so Check in advance on wwwgscorguk Or 0141 420 5000.
Hunterian Museum University Avenue. 330 4221. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5pm. Free. Dating from 1807. the Hunterian Museum is Scotland's oldest public museum — the Earth . . . Life exhibition includes the 330
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EnVironment
There Are Bats About Strathclyde Country Park. 366 Hamilton Road. Motherwell. ()1698 266155. 8pm. Free. Hunt around and find these creatures of the night.
Other events
Youth Services: What Does NK Offer Now And In The Future? the i.\'Kwell. 140 Queen Margaret Drive. 586 8159. 7pm. Free. The final talk rounding off the Homezone series.
EnVironment
The Natural Chef Linn Park Country Park. Simshill Road. 637 l 147. 1.30pm. Free. Find out about the larder that surrounds you. as the Rangers show you what’s available on the wild menu.
Spons Wlshaw Games Wishaw Sports Centre. Alexander Street. Wishaw. 01698 355821. Free. The largest disability games in Scotland with a two day competition for disabled athletes including table tennis. carpet bowling and a swimming yala on Sun.
otiand V Croatia Hampden Park. Letherby Drive. 616 6100. 3pm. £10—£20 (£5). Scotland continue their World Cup 2002 qualifying campaign with a match against the Croats. This could prove to be the biggest test for Scotland yet after Croatia‘s vastly improved performances in recent years.
Other events
Antique, Collectible & Craft Fair Town Hall. Union Street. Kirkintilloch. ()1236 874076. l0am—4.30pm. 50p. Choose from a wide range of crafts and collectibles with something for everyone from avid collectors to browsers.
Body 8. Soul Psychic And Healing Fair Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. l lam—6pm. £3 (£2). Psychic readers. complementary therapies. mind. body and spirit books and music for sale. and much more.
Conferences
British Association For The Advancement Of Science University Of Glasgow. L'nivcrsity Avenue. 330 2001. Science and Society is the theme of this annual conference which aims to promote awareness of science. engineering and technology. More information on www.britassocorg.uk.
Spons
Wishaw Games Wisbaw Sports Centre. Alexander Street. Wishaw. ()1698 355821. Free. See Sat 1.
Bobath Bicycle Bonanza SECC. Finnieston Quay. 959 8538. Family cycling fun run from Glasgow to Moss O'Balloch which last year raised over £30.()()() for the charity. Meet at the SECC then follow the cycle track through Clydebank and Dumbarton to Loch Lomond. Once you cross the finish line
Memorabilia Madness
What madness? It is the return of the very popular Memorabilia show with loads of bits and pieces for collectors. Like what? Everything from comics and posters to badges and t-sbirts from programmes. bands. music and films. What happens? You can spend hours browsing through all the stalls or you can have some of your memorabilia signed by the special guests.
Anyone famous? There certainly is. There will be actors such as Tom Baker of Dr Who fame. Shane Rimmer. Sue Lloyd. Caroline Munro and Carol Cleveland as well as top comic and animation artists John Conway and Duncan Gutteridge.
I Memorabilia, Clyde Auditorium, Finnieston Quay, 0870 040 4000. Sat 25 8 Sun 26 Aug loam—5pm. £4 (£2.50).
there will be food stalls. children‘s entertainment. face ainting and live Dls. Hamilton Park acemeeting Hamilton Park Racecourse. Bothwell Road. Hamilton. 01698 283806. 2.25pm. Charity day with proceeds from selected events going towards the Variety Club.
Other events
Body 8: Soul Health Fair Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 1 1am—4pm. A fair promoting natural remedies and techniques for a happy body and mind.
Doors Open Day: Dean Castle Dean Castle Country Park. Dean Road. Kilmarnock. ()1563 522702. Noon—4pm. Free. A rare chance to see behind the scenes at Dean Castle as the doors are opened to the ublic.
Splash ‘n’ ash - Scotland Strathclyde Country Park. 366 Hamilton Road. Motherwell. 01698 266155. Noon—5pm. Free. A fundraising event in which teams of four compete against each other in fun games. such as mini- hovercraft flying. giant hamster-ball racing. a pedalo relay and motorised beer keg obstacle course. All participants must book and pay in advance. although the event is free for spectators.
Victorian Fair New Lanark Visitor Centre. New Lanark Mills. Lanark. ()1555 661345. Noon—5pm. £2. Huge annual street fair with stalls and entertainment in the 18th century mill village.
A Walk Back In Time Gleniffer Braes Country Park. Glen Lodge. Glenfield Road. Paisley. 884 3794. 2—4pm. Free. A guided walk through the Country Park to celebrate Scottish Archaeology Month.
Conferences
British Association For The Advancement Of Science L'niversity Of Glasgow. University Avenue. 3302001. See Sun 2.
Spons
Hamilton Park Racemeetlng Hamilton Park Racecourse. Bothwell Road. Hamilton. 01698 283806. 2.15pm. Regular racing with family entertainment.
Other events
BA Festival Of Science Various Venues. 0207 973 3062. A week of science-related activities. talks and demonstrations organised to coincide with the University of Glasgow's 550th anniversary.
Philosophy Cafe Waterstone‘s. 153-157 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9105. 7pm. Free. Regular get-together in Costa Coffee. Waterstone‘s for those who would like to discuss the philosophical points in life.
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Conferences
British Association For The Advancement Of Science University Of Glasgow. University Avenue. 330 2001. See Sun 2.
Other events BA Festival Of Science Various
Venues. 0207 973 3062. See Mon 3.
Wednesday 5
Conferences
British Association For The Advancement Of Science University Of Glasgow. University Avenue. 330 2001. See Sun 2.
EnVIronment
Badger Watch Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre. The Dyeworks. New Lanark. Lanark. 01555 665262. 7.30pm. £5 (£1). Marvel at badgers in their natural surroundings on this 30—40 minute walk.
Other events BA Festival Of Science Various Venues. 0207 973 3062. See Mon 3.
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Conferences
British Association For The Advancement Of Science University Of Glasgow. University Avenue. 330 2001. See Sun 2.
Other events BA Festival Of Science Various Venues. 0207 973 3062. See Mon 3.
Garden
1 1am—5pm. Free. A museum crammed with buses. trams. fire engines. ships and other paraphernalia. devoted to the history of transpon.
People’s Palace 8. Winter
Glasgow Green. 554 0223.
Scottish Football Museum Hampden Park. Letherby Drive. 616 6100. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 1 lam—5pm. 85 (£2.50). The home of Scottish football now houses the Scottish Cup. Archie MacPherson's sheepskin coat. Kenny Dalglish's 100th cap, plus
award-winning museum of world faiths. featuring a Zen garden. priceless art works from the world's six major religions and Dali's Christ Of Saint John Of The Cross.
The Tall Ship At Glasgow Harbour
million year old Bearsden Shark, dinosaurs from Scotland and the renowned Hunter Coin cabinet.
Museum Of Transport Kelvin Hall, 1 Burnhouse Road. 287 2720. Mon—Thu 8 Sat loam—5pm; Fri 8 Sun
Mon-Thu 8 Sat 10am—5pm; Fri 8 Sun 11am—5pm. Free. Glasgow's best-loved institution has recently undergone a major facelift to celebrate its centenary yea' and new displays include The Patter. Visrons Of The City and Crime And Punishment.
reconstructions of the original home dressing rooms and famous Hampden Press Box. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life And Art
2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Thu 8 Sat 10am—5pm; Fri 8 Sun 11am-5pm. Free. An
100 Stobcross Road. 339 0631. Daily 10am—5pm. £4.50 (£3.25); accompanied children free. Find out about Glasgow's maritime heritage on-board the S. V. Glen/ee. the only Clyde- built sailing ship still afloat in the K.
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