Kids HITLIST
THE BEST KIDS’ STUFF
The Presents Reeling and Writhing perform their charming, perfectly pitched show for babies aged 4–18 months. City Halls, Glasgow, Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul. The People’s Tower Take part in a free workshop mid-week, then go along on Sunday to help construct a unique, gigantic cardboard tower – then knock it down again! See Big Picture, page 13. The Briggait, Glasgow, until Fri 27 Jul (workshops); Brunswick Street, Glasgow, Sun 29 Jul (construction and demolition).
Glasgow Show Motorcycle and parachute displays, jousting, trapeze artists, dancers, street theatre and much more besides expected at this year’s Glasgow Show. See preview. Glasgow Green, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul.
Gorgie City Farm Annual Fun Day As if Gorgie Farm wasn’t fun enough the rest of the year, this special day gives you a chance to meet the staff, learn more about the animals and generally have a good time – all free. Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh, Sun 29 Jul.
Scotland’s National Airshow A grand day out for the whole family, exploring aeronautical kit on the ground and marvelling at the aerial displays above. National Museum of Flight, North Berwick, Sat 28 Jul.
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GLASGOW Activities & Fun FREE Summer at the Burrell Thursdays 19 Jul–9 Aug, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Games, sports and art activities inspired by ancient Greek artefacts. Ages 5–12. ] Glasgow Show Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul, 11.30am–5.30pm, £5 (£2–£3; family £12; under 5s free). Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, bit.ly/glasgshow Glasgow’s oldest park plays host to extreme sports, street theatre, fun for kids and Jedward. See preview. Under the Skin Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul, 10am–5pm. Included in admission. Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Sports science experts let you pick their brains, with loads of other sporty science activities to enjoy. FREE Summer at Provand’s Lordship – Activity Tour Sat 21 Jul, 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Provand’s Lordship, 3 Castle Street, 276 1625. Family-friendly historical tour. Ages 5–11. FREE Medieval Fantasy Land Sat 21 Jul, 11am-2pm; Sun 22 Jul, noon–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. A weekend of activities from the middle ages. ] FREE The People’s Tower Mon 23–Fri 27 Jul, 10am–5pm (workshops); Sun 29 Jul 11am–4.30pm (finale). 141 Bridgegate, 553 5890. Everyone aged 10 and over is invited to build a giant, unique cardboard tower, then knock it down for the finale. Email recruitment@conflux. co.uk to get involved. See Big Picture, page 13. Part of SURGE and MCF. FREE Summer Zest at GOMA Mon 23–Wed 25 & Fri 27 Jul, 10.30am-noon; Thu 26 Jul, 1-2.30pm; Sat 28 Jul, 10.30am–12.30pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Daily sessions to decorate the gallery’s columns. Ages 3–12. MCF. FREE A WWII Childhood Mon 23 Jul, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Discover more about life as an evacuee during WWII. Ages 7+. Jumping Clay Summer Clubs Tue 24 & 31 Jul, noon–1pm & 3–4pm. £5. Millers Art Shop, 28 Stockwell Street, 07530 247075. Creative crafty clay sessions for ages 5+. FREE Mandalas Tue 24 Jul, 1–3pm. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, 276 1625. Learn about mandalas and make your own special painting. FREE Eastern Delight Tue 24 Jul &
FAMILY DAY OUT THE GLASGOW SHOW 2012 Glasgow Green, Sat 21–Sun 22 Jul.
Ever since they stepped onto the X Factor audition stage in 2009, Glasgow has been something of a spiritual home for John and Edward Grimes. Back then they could scarcely have known that, three years later, they’d be returning to the Scottish city with just one name between them and a whole lot of fame in their pocket.
Back by popular demand, Jedward are once again playing The Glasgow Show, after they rocked the house (well, field) at last year’s event. Having recently represented their native Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest (for the second year running) and released their third album, Young Love, early criticism levelled at the lads for being tone deaf and talentless has been consigned to history. With so many songs to choose from in their current repertoire, what will
the energetic party-starters be throwing at their devoted Glasgow fans? ‘We’ll perform songs that the crowd know, that people instantly latch on to,’ says Edward. ‘It’s good to sing our latest single, because our fans know our songs. But sometimes their parents come along and they might not know our music – so we have to sing songs that are for everybody.’
With that decision made, it’s time to work out which hairstyle to choose (‘Some girls like it flat, some like it spiky,’ explains Edward) before getting an early night. Because that amount of energy doesn’t come from nowhere.
‘We drink a lot of smoothies, eat a lot of fruit, drink water, get good sleep and we don’t drink or smoke ever,’ says Edward. ‘We bring a lot of energy on stage, and it’s addictive – our fans are energised by us.’ (Kelly Apter) ■ For a full Glasgow Show line-up visit glasgow.gov.uk/parks
Thu 2 Aug, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Discover Eastern European treasures and experiment with traditional craft styles. Ages 7+. FREE Wild in the City Wed 25 Jul, 11am–3pm. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 334 2422. Plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied. FREE Medieval Summer School Wed 25 Jul & 1 Aug, 1–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Learn age-old survival techniques. Ages 7–12. FREE Marvellous Masks Thu 26 Jul, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Kids can create their own masks after being inspired by the collection. Ages 7+. FREE Paper Puppet Making Fri 27 & Sat 28 Jul, 12.30–2pm. Trongate 103,
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63 THE LIST 19 Jul–2 Aug 2012
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