s k r a P y r Count 7 1 0 2 e d i u G Events Spring / Summer Introduction The Country Park Events Guide offers a fun packed, diverse programme of events and activities throughout the year. Come along and discover South Lanarkshire’s Country Parks. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Children’s craft workshops Animal activities at Calderglen Zoo Guided talks and tours Treasure hunts Seasonal and themed events Art and photographic displays Environmental education Toddler and adventure play areas Birthday Parties at Calderglen Chatelherault’s Oaks Cafe Weddings at Chatelherault Meeting and Conference Hire Private Function Hire Opening times Both country parks are open all year excluding Christmas and New Year public holidays. Calderglen For Calderglen daily opening times contact reception 01355 236644. Calderglen Courtyard Café 10am to 5pm Chatelherault Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm Oaks Café and Gift Shop: 10am to 5pm Chatelherault’s West lodge may be closed due to Weddings or Private Functions. Contact reception on 01698 426213 for further information. Details of all events within the country parks are posted on our website and Facebook pages: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk • Children’s activities in South Lanarkshire • Cultural activities in South Lanarkshire • Leisure in South Lanarkshire Contact Calderglen Country Park Reception, Calderglen Country Park Strathaven Road, East Kilbride G75 0QZ Phone: 01355 236 644 Email: calderglencountrypark@ southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk Chatelherault Country Park Reception, Chatelherault Country Park Ferniegair, Hamilton ML3 7UE Phone: 01698 426213 Email: chatelheraultcountrypark@ southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk Talks and tours at Calderglen Calderglen Zoo Talk and Tour We offer two different animal activities: an animal encounter or a feeding tour. Animal encounter: involves the group getting to meet some animals such as snakes and lizards up close. The animal keeper will tell the group all about the animals. The animal encounter takes place inside the conservatory so weather does not affect it. Animal encounters and feeding tours are specifically for organised groups, nurseries and schools. Suitable for ages 5+. 40–60 min. Weekdays only. Feeding tour: involves the group getting to watch animals such as the coatis, meerkats, caracara, guinea pigs and rabbits being fed. The animal keeper feeding them will also tell the group all about the animals. The feeding tour takes place in the outside zoo area so groups should wear weather appropriate clothing. Animal encounters and feeding tours are specifically for organised groups, nurseries and schools. Suitable for ages 7+. 30–40 min. Weekdays only. Calderglen Conservatory Talk and Tour At Calderglen Conservatory we offer a choice of horticultural talks and tours. The talks can involve a guided tour of the conservatory and gardens highlighting factual interest from our plant collection, economic importance of plants and general everyday use of plants. We are happy to cover specific topics that are curriculum based, and can adapt talks and tours towards all ages and abilities. 30 min. Pre and primary school sessions can include a related themed craft workshop to complement the tour at an additional cost. Costs All talks and tours need to be booked in advance and have a one off payment which includes entry fees for all adults to the Conservatory and Zoo. Maximum group size for all talks and tours is 25, minimum group size is 10. Cost: £32.80 For further information and booking availability Please email us at calderglencountrypark@ southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk giving details of your group, including contact person, address, phone number and email address. Please also include the number of children and number of adults and any additional needs or requirements. All talks and tours are suitable for people with disabilities. Birthday Parties at the Glen Calderglen offers you a unique children’s birthday party. Exclusive use of the Courtyard Gallery, Calderglen party invitations plus free adult entry to the Conservatory for the party group. Enhance your party with one or both of the activities below: • Animal Encounters – A close up animal session • Arty Activities – Arts and crafts Tours at Chatelherault Group lodge tours and guided walks can be booked at Chatelherault Country Park. For more information please contact reception on 01698 426213 and select option 0. Calderglen’s Courtyard Gallery Exhibitions 5 to 9 June 2017 Photographic Exhibition 10 to 23 July 2017 Art Exhibition 6 to 29 October 2017 Art Exhibition Chatelherault’s Visitor Centre Gallery All exhibitions open between 10am and 5pm March 2017 Art Exhibition by Hamilton District Arts Guild April 2017 Art Exhibition by Woodhead Art Group May 2017 Photographic Exhibition by The Royal Photographic Society June 2017 Art Exhibition by Kris McKinnon February SLLC Annual Photographic Competition Chatelherault Country Park Wednesday 1 February – Sunday 12 March 2017 10am – 5pm An exhibition displaying all the entries from the 2016 competition. All photographs are taken in South Lanarkshire and this show certainly gives a wonderfully diverse view of the county and its people. An exhibition not to be missed! March SLLC Annual Photographic Competition Calderglen Country Park Thursday 16 March – Friday 31 March 2017 10am – 4.30pm An exhibition of the award winning photographs from the 2016 competition. Some beautiful images taken in South Lanarkshire, which highlight the diversity of the county and its people. Don’t miss this show! Make Mum’s Day Calderglen Country Park Sunday 26 March 2017 1.30pm – 3.30pm Show mum just how special she is, come along to Calderglen conservatory and make your mum a unique mother’s day gift. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 - £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. April Easter Hunt Calderglen Country Park Saturday 1 to Sunday 23 April 2017 10am – 4pm Roll up, roll up and join in our Easter hunt, have fun exploring the conservatory, ornamental gardens and zoo following the clues to solve the Easter puzzle. Treasure maps and gift available from the gift shop £1.60 suitable for 5-12 year olds, or younger if accompanied by an adult. Save the Date – Wedding Open Day Chatelherault Country Park Sunday 2 April 2017 12 noon – 4pm Come along to Chatelherault Hunting Lodge and enjoy a complimentary glass of our unique Duke and Duchess Punch and sample homemade canapés whilst you view our magnificent Banqueting Room dressed for a Wedding Ceremony and Celebration Meal. All couples who book on the day will receive a free goody bag and all couples who confirm their booking within three weeks will receive a free glass of sparkling wine for each of their day guests on their big day! Admission complimentary. Spring Craft Workshops Calderglen Country Park Thursday 6 April 2017 2 – 4pm Get Crafty this Easter and join us in the Calderglen conservatory and have an eggciting afternoon. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 - £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. Science Experiments Chatelherault Country Park Tuesday 4 and Tuesday 11 April 2017 12 noon Join us in Edward’s Lab for some fun science experiments. Make everything from a volcano to your own goo. This is a messy one so make sure you wear some old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and pre-payment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Cupcake Decorating Chatelherault Country Park Wednesday 5 and Wednesday 12 April 2017 12 noon Throw on your best apron and join us in decorating some yummy cupcakes. We will provide you with colourful icing and everything you need to decorate some wonderful treats. This may get a little messy so make sure you wear old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £4.50 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Fossil Hunt Chatelherault Country Park Thursday 6 and Thursday 13 April 2017 12 noon Help us search the grounds of Chatelherault for some hidden fossils. Dig out your hidden treasure with the tools provided and unearth fossils or gemstones. This is an outdoor activity so wear suitable footwear and clothing. There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and pre-payment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Pokeymon Animals Calderglen Country Park Monday 10 – Thursday 13 April 2017 11.30am – 4.30pm Pokeymon Animals Feeding Tour – £1 per person. Pokeymon Animals Handling Session – £2 per person. Pokeymon crafts – Make your own pokeymon – £1.50 per craft. For children aged 5-15 years old. Easter Eggstravaganza - Friday Chatelherault Country Park Friday 14 April 2017 12pm – 4pm Easter themed craft activities and quizzes, outdoor Easter hunt and funfair rides! A small charge for each activity will apply. Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 15 April 2017 10am – 4pm Come along and join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast in the Oaks Café Foyer! Available between 10am and 12pm, enjoy a full breakfast with tea or coffee for £5.65 per adult and £3.65 per child. To book breakfast with the Easter Bunny please contact the Oaks Café on 01698 543402. There will also be Easter themed craft activities and quizzes, outdoor Easter Quiz and funfair rides! Easter Trail Race – 1k (5-9 year olds), 3k (9-15 year olds), 5k (15 years and over), 10k (adult) trail run. Please visit www.entrycentral.com for more information or to book onto the race. A small charge for each activity will apply. Easter Eggstravaganza - Sunday Chatelherault Country Park Sunday 16 April 2017 10am – 4pm Come along and join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast in the Oaks Café Foyer! Available between 10am and 12pm, enjoy a full breakfast with tea or coffee for £5.65 per adult and £3.65 per child. To book breakfast with the Easter Bunny please contact the Oaks Café on 01698 543402. There will also be egg decorating and rolling with the Easter Bunny, Easter themed craft activities and quizzes, outdoor Easter hunt and funfair rides! A small charge for each activity will apply. Easter Craft Workshop Calderglen Country Park Sunday 16 April 2017 2pm – 4pm Get Crafty this Easter and join us at Calderglen and have an eggciting afternoon. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. Easter Eggstravaganza - Monday Chatelherault Country Park Monday 17 April 2017 12am – 4pm Easter themed craft activities and quizzes, outdoor Easter hunt and funfair rides! A small charge for each activity will apply. Monkey Puzzle Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 22 April 2017 11am – 12pm and 1pm – 2pm Come along and hear the story of the Monkey Puzzle, with our libraries Children’s Team. A little monkey has lost his mum and asks a butterfly to help him find her. Follow him on his journey and meet some animals, sing some songs with crafts and have fun with a Treasure Hunt. From 3 years and over. Booking is essential. Tickets available from Chatelherault Country Park by calling 01698 426213 (option 0). £3 per adult, £1.50 per child, ACE inclusive. May May Day Crafts Calderglen Country Park Monday 1 May 2017 2pm – 4pm Come along and demonstrate your artistic skills at our drop in craft workshops. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. Creative Clay Day Chatelherault Country Park Friday 26 May 2017 12 noon Let your imagination run wild and create a beautiful piece of clay art. All pieces can be taken away on the day as we use air dry clay. This may get messy so make sure you wear old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+ or younger if assisted by an adult. Calderstock 6 Calderglen Country Park Saturday 27 May and Sunday 28 May 2017 12pm – 4pm Celebrating East Kilbride’s 70th Anniversary, come and see a celebration of music from East Kilbride’s talented musicians in the happening Courtyard. A fun free family event to enjoy and there are children’s rides, face painting, and BBQ as well. Strictly no alcohol. Science Experiments Chatelherault Country Park Monday 29 May 2017 12 noon Join us in Edward’s Lab for some fun science experiments. Make everything from a volcano to your own goo. This is a messy one so make sure you wear some old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and pre-payment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. June Thistle Run Calderglen Country Park Sunday 4 June 2017 8am – 12 noon See one of the largest congregations in the country of classic and modern minis within the main car park before they leave in a convoy to Troon Beach. Simply Scottish Summer Tasting Day Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 17 June 2017 10am – 4pm Come along and sample tasters of our delicious Scottish jams, chutneys and marmalades; all produced by a variety of local Scottish suppliers. Scottish fruit wines will also be available to taste on the day and there will be a 10% discount on all the jars and wines purchased from the gift shop tasting tables. Launch Summer Reading Challenge Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 17 June 2017 12 noon – 4pm This year summer reading challenge is called Animal Agents. Using characters illustrated by Tony Ross featuring a variety of clever creatures, specially trained to use their skills and natural instincts to unravel mysteries. For the launch in Chatelherault Country Park the Children’s Team will have a full range of activities as well as the opportunity of joining in the Summer Reading Challenge in our mobile Library Bus. All ages, Free Event. Summer Reading Challenge Calderglen Country Park Saturday 17 June 2017 10am – 4pm Come along to SLLC Libraries summer reading challenge. This year’s theme is Animal Agents and the event will be stationed within the zoo with fun activities taking place all day including animal related treasure hunts. Spiny Stems and Cacti Curious Calderglen Country Park Sunday 18 June 2017 11pm – 4pm Come along and meet the experts of the local “branch” of the cactus society, a wide variety of plants on display and for sale, and all your questions answered about these weird and wonderful plants. Dino Quiz Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 24 June to Friday 21 July 2017 10am – 4.30pm Explore the visitor centre in search of special de-coders that will help solve the mystery of Chatelherault’s dinosaurs! Everyone who takes part will receive a special prize. Quiz sheet available to purchase from reception. Suitable for children aged 5+ or younger if accompanied by an adult. Summer Pirate Hunt Calderglen Country Park Saturday 24 June to Sunday 27 August 2017 10am – 4pm Come along and join in the fun, search the Conservatory, gardens and zoo solving the clues that will solve our pirate hunt. Treasure maps and pirate mask available from the gift shop £1.60. Suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. Playful Pets Calderglen Country Park Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June 2017 12.30pm – 1.30pm Pet handling sessions at 11.30am and 2.30pm – £2 per person. Make enrichment toys for your pets- 12.30pm – 2pm – £1.50 per toy created. July Craft Workshops Calderglen Country Park Every Monday and Wednesday from 3 July until 9 August 2017 2pm – 4pm Come along and demonstrate your artistic skills at our drop in craft workshops. Crafts include plaster and ceramic painting, sun catchers, wind chimes, badge, fridge magnet and key ring making. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. Wild about Wildlife Week including Calderglen’s Annual BioBlitz Calderglen Country Park Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 July 2017 11.30am – 3.30pm *BioBlitz Tuesday and Wednesday only Outdoor activities include worm digging and minibeast hunting – £1.50 per person for both activities, and pond dipping – 50p. Wildlife crafts include making butterfly feeders – 50p and wild bird cake – £1. Owl pellet dissection – Free. Wild bird and bug bingo – Free from reception. Lego Workshop Chatelherault Country Park Tuesday 4 July, Tuesday 18 July and Tuesday 1 August 2017 12 noon Use your imagination to build anything from a skyscraper to a spaceship! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Cupcake Decorating Chatelherault Country Park Every Wednesday from 5 July to 9 August 2017 12 noon Throw on your best apron and join us in decorating some yummy cupcakes. We will provide you with colourful icing and everything you need to decorate some wonderful treats. This may get a little messy so make sure you wear old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and pre-payment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £4.50 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Ed’s Lab Science Experiments Chatelherault Country Park Thursday 6 July, Thursday 20 July and Thursday 3 August 2017 12 noon Join us in Edward’s Lab for some fun science experiments. Make everything from a volcano to your own goo. This is a messy one so make sure you wear some old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Creative Clay Day Chatelherault Country Park Tuesday 11 July, Tuesday 25 July and Tuesday 8 August 2017 12 noon Let your imagination run wild and create a beautiful piece of clay art. All pieces can be taken away on the day as we use air dry clay. This may get messy so make sure you wear old clothes! Depending on the weather, some of the workshops may take place outdoors. There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+ or younger if assisted by an adult. Fossil Hunt Chatelherault Country Park Thursday 13 July, Thursday 27 July and Thursday 10 August 2017 12 noon Help us search the grounds of Chatelherault for some hidden gemstones and fossils. Dig out your hidden treasure with the tools provided. This is an outdoor activity so wear suitable footwear and clothing. There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and prepayment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Bookbug Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 8 July 2017 11am – 12 noon Come along and sing some songs, rhymes and bounce about with our special guest Bookbug. All welcome, Free Event. Baby Disco Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 8 July 2017 1pm – 2pm Baby Disco is a daytime dance party in the Stables of Chatelherault Country Park for children aged 0-6 years and their parents/carers, and is guaranteed to get everyone moving! Music will be played at a babyfriendly volume and there will be fun games, bubbles and dancing in this activity for all the family! 0-6 years old. Booking is essential. Tickets available from Chatelherault Country Park by calling 01698 426213 (option 0). £3 per adult, £1.50 per child, ACE inclusive. East Kilbride’s 70th Birthday Party in the Park Calderglen Country Park Sunday 9 July 2017 12pm – 4pm Happy Birthday East Kilbride! Come along and help us celebrate with a fantastic day out for the family. With arena events, stalls, children’s rides, and live music, it’s not to be missed! We’re going on a bear hunt! Calderglen Country Park Wednesday 19 July 2017 10am – 12 noon Fun for all the family with East Kilbride Libraries Team as they act out the children’s favourite story within the wooded trails of the Country Park. Bookings can be made in advance at any East Kilbride Library. Pirate Quiz Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 22 July to Sunday 20 August 2017 10am – 4.30pm Arrr me matey! Use our secret treasure map to search the visitor centre for hidden treasures! Quiz sheet available to purchase from reception. Suitable for children aged 5+ or younger if accompanied by an adult. Calderglen Zoo Summer School Calderglen Country Park Monday 24 – Friday 28 July 2017 10am – 3.30pm Themed days include wildlife, bugs, enrichment and the rainforest. Activities will include scavenger hunts, animal handling, making enrichment toys for the animals and craft sessions. The summer school needs to be booked in advance. Available on a first come first served basis. Please call Calderglen Zoo on 01355 236644 to book. August Big Bug Bonanza Calderglen Country Park Monday 7 – Friday 11 August 2017 11.30am – 3.30pm Bug Bingo- Free from reception. Minibeast Handling sessions at 11.30am – £2 per person. Bug Hunting and Worm Digging session at 12.30pm – £1.50 per person for both activities. Shark In The Park Calderglen Country Park Wednesday 9 August 2017 10am – 12 noon Fun for all the family with East Kilbride Libraries Team as they act out the children’s favourite story within the wooded trails and ponds of the Country Park. Bookings can be made in advance at any East Kilbride Library. Porsche In the Glen Calderglen Country Park Sunday 27 August 2017 12 noon – 4pm Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display their classic and modern cars on the main lawn. Stalls, craft fair and a BBQ also on the day. September Exploring Chatelherault Country Park Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 2 September 2017 11am – 12 noon and 1.30pm – 2:30pm Come along to explore Chatelherault Country Park and find out about mini beasts, trees and other forest friends. We will have fun walking through the woods, playing games and other activities. 3 years and over. Booking is essential. Tickets available from Chatelherault Country Park by calling 01698 426213 (option 0). £3 per adult, £1.50 per child, ACE inclusive. September Weekend Crafts Calderglen Country Park Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2017 2pm – 4pm Come along and demonstrate your artistic skills at our drop in craft workshops. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. October Spooky Hunt Calderglen Country Park Saturday 14 – Sunday 29 October 2017 10am – 4pm Experience some spooky goings on with our Halloween themed hunt to gather clues hidden all around the Conservatory and Zoo! Treasure maps and mask available from the gift shop £1.60. Suitable for 5-12 year olds or younger if accompanied by an adult. Ghost Hunt Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 14 October – Sunday 5 November 2017 10am – 4.30pm Something strange has been happening at Chatelherault! Could it possibly be the ghost of the Duke? Take part in our quiz to solve the mystery! Quiz sheet available to purchase from reception. Suitable for children aged 5+ or younger if accompanied by an adult. Reptile Awareness Week Calderglen Country Park Monday 16 – Friday 20 October 2017 Reptile handling sessions at 11.30am – £2 per person. Autumn Crafts Workshop Calderglen Country Park Monday 16, Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 October 2017 1.30pm – 3.30pm Come along and demonstrate your artistic skills at our drop in craft workshops. Crafts include plaster and ceramic painting, sun catchers, wind chimes, badge, fridge magnet and key ring making. Drop in session no booking required. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft, suitable for 5-12 year old or younger if accompanied by an adult. All materials supplied. Enchanted Glen Calderglen Country Park Friday 20 October 2017 3.30pm – 5pm Fun for all the family with East Kilbride Libraries Team as they transform the park into a fairy kingdom, enjoying stories, songs and crafts. Bookings can be made in advance at any East Kilbride Library. Room on the Broom Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 28 October 2017 11am – 12 noon ‘The witch had a cat, and a very tall hat...’ Look who’s flying in to Chatelherault Country Park on the 28 October 2017! Our libraries children’s team will be re-telling the story of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson between 11am – 12 noon. We’ll have a walk through the park with the book characters, crafts and other fun activities! From 3 years and over. Booking is essential. Tickets available from Chatelherault Country Park by calling 01698 426213 (option 0). £3 per adult, £1.50 per child, ACE inclusive. Special FX Makeup Chatelherault Country Park Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2017 12 noon and 2pm Use special make-up to fool your friends into thinking you have had a horrible accident like a nasty cut or even like you have cut your finger off! This one isn’t for the faint-hearted, it may also get messy so make sure you wear old clothes! There are limited spaces on each workshop, so booking and pre-payment is required to secure your place. To book, call 01698 426213 and select option 0. All materials supplied. Cost £3.10 per child. Suitable for children aged 5+. Creepy Craft Workshop Calderglen Country Park Sunday 29 October 2017 2pm – 4pm Dare you come along to our craft workshop? Try your hand at creating a suitably scary piece of art at Halloween time. Drop in sessions. Cost £1 – £3 dependant on craft. 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