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The Scottish Caravan Show Thu 7 Feb–Sun 10 Feb, 10am. £7. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. Wagons roll as the exhibition for holiday nomads and fresh air lovers arrives in Glasgow. The day promises to be a one stop shop for all the latest caravans, motorhomes, camping products and accessories. Scotland’s Exclusive Wedding Event Sat 9 Feb, 10.30am–4.30pm. Sun 10 Feb, 10.30am–4pm. £9.50 in advance; £10 on the door. Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, 0844 481 8898. A wedding fair on a huge scale (there’s a car showcase, catwalk shows, free makeovers, plenty of live performances from wedding musicians and around 135 exhibitors), to help you pick out a piper or decide on a dress for your big day. Sport FREE Touch Rugby Beginners Academy Saturdays 10am–noon. East End Healthy Living Centre, 183 Crownpoint Road, info@glasgowlions. com. Try out touch rugby for size at these beginners’ events. Moulded footwear mandatory. Over 18s only. Email to book.
Talks FREE How to Be Contented Thu 24 Jan, 6.45–8.30pm. Inner Space Glasgow Meditation Centre, 277 High Street, 552 7446. A self-help session with a talk, meditation and sharing on the theme of embracing a sense of contentment in life, but not staying at a standstill.
✽ FREE The Nobel Prizes 2012 Sat 26 Jan, 3–5pm. Free (voluntary donations of £2 are appreciated to cover venue costs). Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. Free science talk on the 2012 Nobel Prizes. FREE Human Talks Wed 30 Jan, 6–7pm. Govanhill Baths, Calder Street, 527 1607. Relaxed and informal talks looking at the history of sport in Scotland. FREE Fresh Meat: Cast & Crew Masterclass Fri 8 Feb, 6.20pm. Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, 332 6535. In honour of the second series of Fresh Meat, meet members of the cast and crew for this discussion and Q&A. Part of Glasgow Youth Film Festival. Booking essential. FREE Be Loved Thu 14 Feb, 6.45– 8.30pm. Inner Space Glasgow Meditation Centre, 277 High Street, 552 7446. Feeling lonesome? Celebrate Valentine’s Day at this meditation, talk and sharing session all about how the ultimate love apparently comes through connection to a higher power. Yeah, relationships are for suckers. FREE ASG Members’ Night Thu 21 Feb, 7.30pm. University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, 204 George Street, 950 3000. A collection of talks from members of the Astronomy Society of Glasgow.
Workshops Belly Dance Classes Saturdays 11.30am–12.30pm. £5. Nur, 22 Bridge Street, 07852 768043. Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography. Creative Textiles Course and Exhibition Sat 26 Jan & 2 Feb, 2–4pm. £90 including materials and hanging fee (£80). The Tall Ship at Riverside, 150 Pointhouse Place, 07786 971992. Try some crafty techniques while you float on the waves at the Tall Ship, with a series of textile workshops followed by an exhibition of your new wares. Life Drawing & Figure Painting Tue 29 Jan, 7–9pm. £60. Partick Burgh Halls, 9 Burgh Hall Street, Partick, 07786 971992. A guided workshop in drawing the human figure, giving you the chance to work with draped as well as undraped models. Suitable for all skill levels. Materials are not included but a materials list is available at time of booking, for those who aren’t sure what will be needed. Ages 18+. Booking essential. Learn Public Speaking – Glasgow Sat 9 Feb, 1–5pm. £85 (early bird tickets
TRAMWAY FAMILY DAY: THE BIG IDEA The Southside arts space presents another in its long-running series of open days, this time offering under-12s the chance to investigate new work by a range of artists through a series of installations and workshops, as well as a performance of new theatre piece, Near and Far. (Lauren Mayberry) ■ Tramway, Glasgow, Sun 17 Feb.
available before 10 Jan). The Training Suite, 34 West George Street, 332 8855. Get over those public speaking butterflies and learn the art of oration at this one-day workshop. Beekeeping for Beginners Tue 12 Feb & 19 Feb, 5.30–7.30pm. £75 for full six-week course. Toryglen Community Base, 10–34 Prospecthill Square, Toryglen, 613 2763. Always fancied having a go at beekeeping? A mix of theory and practical apiary sessions introduce you the buzzing world of queens and honey. New Year, New You NLP Workshop Sat 16 Feb, 10am–1pm. £28 (members £15). Western Baths Club, Cranworth Street. Learn the theories behind training your mind to overcome problems.
EDINBURGH Activities & Events Public Astronomy Evening Fridays 6.30–7.30pm & 8–9pm. £4 (£3). Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, 668 8404. Hear about the history of the Observatory, journey through the solar system, observe the skies (weather permitting) and touch a real piece of outer space. Booking essential. Ceilidh at The Counting House Fri 25 Jan, 8pm–midnight. £14 (£12). Counting House, West Nicolson Street,
07768 563138. Celebrate Burns Night with a big ceilidh, including a haggis supper. Edinburgh Ceilidhs Fri 25 Jan & Fri 8 Feb, 8pm. £8 advance; £10 on the door. Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, 339 5374. Traditional fun with ceilidh bands and a piper, and some international folk dances to complement the Scottish classics. Refreshments available. Special Burns night ceilidh with caller Ken Gourlay and the Flaming Heather ceilidh band.
✽ FREE Hot Rocks Sun 27 Jan, 9am–noon. Holyrood Park, 652 8150. Explore the fascinating geological history of Edinburgh’s biggest hill. Waterproof clothing, sensible footwear, a snack and a drink are strongly advised. Not suitable for the disabled (although disabled tours can be arranged). Ages 16+. Booking essential. Burns Unbound Sun 27 Jan, 10am– 5pm. £6.50 (£5.50; children £3; under 5s free; family £17). National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. Mini-festival celebrating Burns Night and the Bard himself with celebrity hosts, performances and workshops centred around his life and work. FREE Visit the Edible Garden Mon 28 Jan, 1–3pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2909. Drop by the Demonstration Garden to ask the Volunteers and Community Gardener
for advice on growing your own edible garden. Edinburgh Popular Music Choir Tuesdays 7.30–9pm. £10 (students £6). Morningside School of Music, 138 Comiston Road, 447 1117. Fun community choir with a repertoire spanning Adele, Oasis, Take That and more. Weekly rehearsal
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