Kids
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to kids@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith.
GLASGOW Activities & Fun Summer 2012 Kids Activities Until Wed 15 Aug (not Sun), times vary. 50p per activity. Lambhill Stables, 11 Canal Bank North, Lambhill Bridge, 945 4100. Throughout the summer kids can enjoy workshops in model-making, art, gardening and cycling. FREE Long Hot Days Until 25 Aug, times vary. Various venues, Glasgow, 276 9696. Gala days at Bridgetown Library (Thu 9 Aug, 11am–3pm), Glenburn Centre (Fri 10 Aug, noon– 3pm), The Hub (Sat 11 Aug, noon–4pm), Helenslea Community Hall (Sat 11 Aug, noon–3pm) and Camlachie Community Learning Centre (Sun 12 Aug, noon– 4pm). FREE Toddler Time Thu 9 & Fri 10 Aug, 11.30am–noon. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with themes inspired by the museum. Suitable for under 3s. FREE Wee Super Sidekicks Thu 9 Aug & Sat 11 Aug, 11.30am–noon. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Little superheroes can meet the stars of the museum displays with activities and games for under fives. FREE Shifting Eras Thu 9 & Fri 10 Aug, 1–3.30pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Compare how you spend your holidays with the ways people in other eras did. FREE Summer at St Mungos: Craft Thu 9 Aug, 1–3pm. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, 276 1625. Learn about stained glass and make a sparkling piece of window art. FREE Shadow Sculptures Thu 9 Aug, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Explore the dark and light sides of art by making a paper sculpture incorporating shadow into its design. Ages 5–11. FREE Summer at GoMA: Drop- in Family Workshops Thu 9 Aug, 1–3pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Explore materials and scale in sculptural 3D workshops. Ages 3–12. FREE Summer at Scotland Street: Workshops Until 16 Aug, times vary. Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Crafty activities with something different each time, including musical instruments, jumping beans, butterflies and puppets. Ages 5–11. FREE Summer at the Burrell Thu 9 Aug, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Join in the Olympic fever with games, sports and art activities, inspired by the Burrell’s ancient Greek artefacts. Ages 5–12. FREE Time Travellers: School Days Fri 10 Aug, 1–3pm. Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Relive schooldays from the 60s, WWII and Victorian times in this themed classroom session hosted by an actress. Ages 5+. Gravity Games Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug, 10am–5pm. Included in centre admission. Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Biking activities including the chance to try out the purpose built mountain biking track, a bike trailer making competition, workshops and stunt demonstrations from Savage Skills. FREE Saturday Art Club Sat 11 Aug, 10.30am–12.30pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Art activities relating to the displays, with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Ages 3–11.
ILLUSTRATED STORY SALLY MAGNUSSON Horace and the Haggis Hunter (Black & White Publishing) ●●●●●
Better known for reading the news on the BBC, Sally Magnusson has now turned her hand to writing children’s books – enlisting the help of husband Norman Stone for the illustrations.
Resolutely Scottish, Horace and the Haggis Hunter brings to life our national dish, and gives it legs, a pouch, hair gel and a trumpeting nose. Left to fend for himself after the nearby farmer sees the teatime potential of his mother, Horace finds a new set of friends to keep him out of harm’s way. A vegetarian fox, cute mouse, military mole and two resourceful birds all conspire to keep Horace away from the hunter (aka farmer Angus McPhee). At first it seems as though Magnusson has written a charming countryside tale, timeless in its innocence.
But in keeping with the current zeitgeist, sending messages on Twitter is the kind of tweeting these birds do – a decision that may well date this book when the next communication craze comes along.
For the moment, though, it’s a fun, gentle and engaging bedtime story, that’s as much fun to listen to as it is to read, while Stone’s dynamic and colourful illustrations perfectly capture the key moments in this tale of triumph over adversity. (Kelly Apter)
Acting Up Drama Workshops Sat 11 Aug, times vary. £6 per class. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity. Ages 4–10 from 11am– noon; additional support classes from 12.30–1pm; ages 8–11 from 1–2.30pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30–4pm. FREE Eyes, Lies and Illusion: Exploring the World of Optics Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug, noon–2pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. An eye-catching exhibition with hands-on activities including making optical illusions and 3D glasses, exciting science experiments and mind-bending magic tricks. Ages 5–11. FREE Saturdays at the Palace Sat 11 Aug, 2–4pm. People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, 276 0788. Fun activities for families, including child-friendly talks about the displays in the museum. FREE Magnificent 7 – Summering Braes Sun 12 Aug, 10am–5pm. Linn Park, Simshill Road, 287 8118. Enjoy a fine walk around some of Glasgow’s best green spaces. FREE Highland Hop Wed 15 Aug, 1.30–3.30pm. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 276 0924. Learn all
about the life of the park’s Highland cattle with this tour around the park. Wellies or boots are essential. Music Tonic Tinies: Inspiring Musical Adventures! Mon 13 Aug, 11–11.45am. £4 (siblings £2). Sports Trust, 1 Finlay Drive, Dennistoun, 07983 588675. Kids can enjoy exploring imaginative play through music and movement. Ages 18 months – four years.
Storytelling FREE Summer at Glasgow Museum Resource Centre: Drop-In Sessions Thu 9 Aug, 1–2pm & 2–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Try your hand at being a scientist with some fascinating experiments. Ages 5–12.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES Activities & Fun FREE Dare Protoplay Fri 10–Sun 12 Aug, 10am–6pm. Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, 01382 434940. A chance to play BAFTA-winning and nominated video games, learn about
games development and discover the skills needed to build a career in video games at Scotland’s biggest games festival. FREE David Sutherland: Comics Genius Wed 15 Aug, 1–3pm. Tower Building, University of Dundee Nethergate, Dundee, 01382 223181. Exhibition of nostalgic comic drawings from the man behind The Bash Street Kids and former Biffo the Bear and Dennis the Menace cartoonist.
Music The Singing Kettle: Farmyard Party Sun 12 Aug, 11am. £12. Belhaven Spiegeltent, North Berwick Harbour, North Berwick, 01620 890787. Join Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin to party with the pigs and chill out with the cows at a fun, farmyard show. Come dressed as your favourite farmyard animal! Part of Fringe by the Sea. Theatre & Dance Journey of the Lost Toys Fri 10 Aug, 3pm. £6. Belhaven Spiegeltent, North Berwick Harbour, North Berwick, 07510 695996. Journey Dance Company presents a children’s show filled with magical storytelling. Ages 4–10. Part of Fringe by the Sea.
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