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Helensburgh & Lomond

Dec/Jan Issue 1

What’s on guide for kids aged 0-12


New magazine for families


distributed to all schools and nurseries

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Welcome

Contents pageDear Santa ................................. 3

Regular Activities .................. 4-5

Useful Contacts ........................ 5

What’s on ............................... 6-7

Out and About ............................ 8

Lists, Lists, Glorious Lists! ...... 9

Competition .............................. 10

Kitchen Kids ..............................11

Kid’s Corner ..............................11

Season’s Greetings and a warm welcome to Issue 1 of Family Days Magazine, Helensburgh and Lomond. Family Days is a free magazine for families and carers of children from birth to age 12. It gives a guide to what’s on for kids in the local and surrounding areas.

In this issue you’ll fi nd out where Santa will be, ideas for great Santa letters and lots more. So relax and enjoy our fi rst issue.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/familydaysmagazine and remember to check out our websitewww.family-days.co.uk.

If you have any up and coming events you would like to share or you would like to advertise in our magazine please get in touch; email [email protected] telephone 07729 338502

Next issue will be out in February.

Here’s to the New Year!

JulieEditor


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DEAR SANTASanta is very busy at this time of year.I’m sure you’ll all be on his ‘nice list’but how will he know what presents to bring you? Here are our three top tips on how to write a great letter to Santa to make sure he knows what you really want to find on Christmas Day.

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1. Tell Santa how good you have been this year. Remember to be honest because Santa knows!

2. Tell Santa what you would really like.Just stick to 1 or 2 favourite things.

To make it really magical why not send your letter to Santa through the NSPCC Scotland with a donation of £5.

3. Thank Santa and wish him a Merry Christmas.

■ Gradual approach

■ No gaps in learning

■ Specialist teaching

■ Welcoming Senior School environment

■ Exciting extra-curricular opportunities

■ Financial assistance available with fee reduction up to 100% from Transitus 2 upwardsLomond School is a co-educational HMC Independent School.

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The transition from primary to secondary school need not be daunting for your child. At Lomond School we recognise that successful transition is vital to every child’s development and confidence. Primary 6 and 7 children (Transitus) enjoy a supportive, familiar environment where they learn from specialist teachers in the extended curriculum, making the move to Senior School seamless and stress-free.

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Regular Activities & Useful Contacts

If you know of an event that you would like listed get in touch and let us know at [email protected]

Regular Activities & Useful Contacts

Turtle Tots specialist baby and toddler swimming lessons now

available. New classes starting at Cameron House Hotel in January.

Classes also available at the Erskine Bridge Hotel. Mid-week and weekend classes available.

Contact Gill Currie on 07753807188 or [email protected] to book

or find out more.



Looking to sell, give away or fi nd new bits and pieces then Free-to-Sell is just for you.This section of the magazine will offer you the chance to sell or give away any items you no longer need. If you fancy posting something in our Free-to-Sell section, simply email us at [email protected] with a description of your item (no longer than 20 words) along with your contact telephone number and/or email. We will list it in our magazine and then it’s up to you, the seller, to decide who receives the item and the collection method.

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Family Days is not responsible or liable for any circumstances resulting from the listing or selling of any items.

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Saturday 1st DecemberThe Hill House Christmas Weekend Opening The Hill House, Helensburgh 11 – 4.30pm Christmas Grotto, Children’s craft workshop, live music from local groups and schools, gift shop and tea room. Entry by donation, Christmas Grotto £2 per child and Craft workshop £2 per child. (Repeats Sun 4th)

0844 493 2208

Helensburgh Winter FestivalHelensburgh Town Centre 12.15 – 7.15pm Events including Acrobatic Display, Flame Throwing, Face Painting and Mime Artists.

www.helensburghwinterfestival.co.uk

Helensburgh Orchestral Society Winter ConcertVictoria Halls Helensburgh 7.45pm Tickets £10/£6 student (including interval refreshments) on sale from orchestra members and Hopscotch and also at the door on the night.

Arrochar Primary School PTA Christmas FairTarbet, Arrochar 1 – 3pmTombola, Raffl e, Stalls, Santa’s Grotto and Refreshments.

Messy ChurchSt Margarets Churchill Square, Helensburgh 10.30am-12.30pmFor children 0-11yrs, accompanied by an adult. Christmas crafts and stories. Includes soup and sandwiches. Admission free, register on day.

01436 679565

Sunday 2nd Helensburgh Winter FestivalHelensburgh Town Centre 1.30pm Events including Live Reindeer, Clan Bike Show Festival Finale Fireworks Display.

www.helensburghwinterfestival.co.uk

Christmas Time Little Explorers Day Glasgow Science CentreHelp Santa on his starry adventure, write him a letter and get crafty. (For 3-5 year olds). £7.95 per child and accompanying adult.

0141 420 5000

Communion ServicePark Church, Charlotte St, Helensburgh 11am

www.parkchurch.co.uk

Wednesday 5th Christmas at FinlaystoneSupport the estate by buying home grown Christmas trees. Free family admission when you buy a tree throughout December.

01475 540505

Thursday 6th Funfi rst Christmas PartyVictoria Halls, Helensburgh 9.45 – 11.15amTickets available from any session or on the day. £2.50 per child/£4 siblings.

www.funfi rst.org.uk 07752 962335

Christmas Time Little Explorers Day Glasgow Science CentreHelp Santa on his starry adventure, write him a letter and get crafty. (For 3-5 year olds). £7.95 per child and accompanying adult.

0141 420 5000

Saturday 8th The Hill House Christmas Weekend Opening The Hill House, Helensburgh 11 – 4.30pm Christmas Grotto, Children’s craft workshop, live music from local groups and schools, gift shop and tea room. Entry by donation, Christmas Grotto £2 per child and Craft workshop £2 per child.

0844 493 2208

Girl’s Brigade Christmas Fayre Charlotte Street Hall, Helensburgh 10 – 12pm Various Stalls, tea/coffee and Christmas pies.

Ruaridh and the Magic ChanterDumbarton People’s Theatre Pantomime120 Glasgow Road, DumbartonTickets £4 (Runs until 15th Dec)

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Sunday 9th The Hill House Christmas Weekend Opening The Hill House, Helensburgh 11 – 4.30pm Christmas Grotto, Children’s craft workshop, live music from local groups and schools, gift shop and tea room. Entry by donation, Christmas Grotto £2 per child and Craft workshop £2 per child.

0844 493 2208

Gift ServicePark Church, Charlotte St, Helensburgh 11amGifts donated to local women’s refuge for their children.


Tuesday 11thFunfi rst FabletalesHelensburgh Library 2pmFree storytelling with a difference as children are taken on a magical Christmas adventure using only their imaginations. Suitable for 3–5 year olds, although younger siblings also welcome.


Christmas Tree Festival Helensburgh United Reformed Church 10 – 8pm Display of 40 decorated trees. Monies raised to support African Children’s Choir and Combat Stress. Runs until 16th Dec.

01436 675223

Wednesday 12th ‘Christmas Time’ Show Tron Theatre 10.30am and 1.15pmShow for 3 – 6 year olds counting down the Christmas clock. Tickets £7.50

0141 552 4267

Thursday 13th Funfi rst Monthly MarketVictoria Halls, Helensburgh 10.45amAfter usual Funtime session.


Funfi rst FabletalesCardross Library 1.30pm Free storytelling with a difference as children are taken on a magical Christmas adventure using only their imaginations. Suitable for 3–5 year olds, although younger siblings also welcome.


Helensburgh Theatre Arts Club Annual Pantomime Sleeping BeautyVictoria Halls, Helensburgh 7pm, for 7.30pm performance.Tickets £8 adults and £6 concessions (pensioners and under 16s) available from Stow Away, Sinclair Street or at the door on the night. Bar, sweeties and tombola.(Runs until 15th)

01436 673187

Saturday 15thGarelochhead Wildlife Watch GroupCentre 81, Garelochhead 11 – 12.30pm Christmas Crafts and Games £2 per session.

01436 810307

Helensburgh Theatre Arts Club Annual Pantomime Sleeping BeautyVictoria Halls, Helensburgh 2pm for 2.30pm matinee, 7pm, for 7.30pm performance. Tickets £8 adults and £6 concessions (pensioners and under 16s) available from Stow Away, Sinclair Street or at the door on the night. Bar, sweeties and tombola.(Runs until 15th)

01436 673187

Sunday 16th Nativity ServicePark Church, Charlotte Street, Helensburgh 11am.


Carols by CandlelightPark Church, Charlotte St, Helensburgh 7pmCarols followed by social event. All welcome.


Singing Kettle Fairytale ChristmasBraehead Arena, Braehead 12pm and 3pmTickets from £8.50 -£48

Box Offi ce No. 08444991700

Farmer’s Market Lomond Shores from 10am-4pmLocal produce, tasty treats and handcrafted gifts.

01389 751031

Tuesday 18thScottish Youth Theatre presents ‘Oh, Crumbs, Scary Biscuits!’ Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4pmInteractive show for aged 3 – 7 year olds based on the story of Hansel and Gretel. Tickets £7.50, Family of 5 ticket £30.

0141 552 4267

Wednesday 19th Christmas Party Cardross Mother and ToddlersCardross Church Hall 10 – 11.30amFun and games and a visit from someone special!More details on their facebook page.

Thursday 20th ‘Puss in Boots’ Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie 6.30pmJoin Bertha, Hamish and Puss as they set off in search of cowardly Kings. Tickets £9 adults/£6 child Booking essential

0141 956 6100

Friday 21st School Holidays start!Irn-Bru CarnivalSECC, Glasgow. £12 entry fee for vouchers to use on the rides. (Runs to 13th Jan 2013)

0844 395 4000

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Saturday 22ndThe Great Christmas Puppet Making WorkshopScottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Kelvindale, Glasgow 2pmAdults £5.95 Child £5.50 (age 4+)Have lots of fun making your very own Christmas puppet.

0141 339 6185

‘Elf’ (PG)Empire Cinema, Clydebank 11amEmpire Juniors (Repeats 23rd Dec)

08714 714 714

Monday 24thChristingle Service Park Church, Charlotte Street, Helensburgh 6.30pmFamily event, all welcome. Children can bring their own Christingle.


Tuesday 25thMerry Christmas!Arrochar Church Christmas Day Service 10 – 11amLuss Parish Church Christmas Day Service 11.30amPark Church Christmas Day Service 10am

Christmas Day LunchHelensburgh URC 1pm. All welcome.

Thursday 27th Christmas Activities Glasgow Science Centre Santa vs the Snowman 3D (U) at 11amSanta’s Sleigh Challenge at 12/1/3pmShiny Time at 11.30am/2/3.30pm

0141 420 5000

Discover! Phenomenal PharaohsKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 1.30-4pmFree drop-in session for ages 5 – 12 years. Find out about the real people behind the masks.(Runs until 30th Dec)

0141 276 9509

Friday 28th ‘Twinkle Bell’ Citizens Theatre, Glasgow 2pmChristmas show for 3 – 6 year olds with puppets, music and song. Standard tickets £7.

0141 429 0022

Saturday 29th‘The Polar Express’ (U)Empire Cinema, Clydebank 11amEmpire Juniors (Repeats 30th Dec)

08714 714 714

Monday 31st Hogmanay BallCove Burgh Hall 6.30 – 1.30am

www.coveburghhall.org.uk

Helensburgh’s 19th Hogmanay CeilidhVictoria Halls, Helensburgh 8pm – 1am Tickets Adults £35 Under 12’s £15.

01436 674922 to book.

Tuesday 1st JanuaryHappy New Year!New Year SwimHelensburgh RNLI Station, Rhu Marina 12 noonHot soup for all participants.Keith Shipman 01436 670172

Wednesday 2ndRobin Hood PantomimeSECC, Glasgow(Runs until 6th)

0800 040 4000

Saturday 5th Singing Kettle Fairytale Christmas Braehead Arena Shows at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets from £8.50 -£48

0844 4991700

Sunday 6thFarmer’s Market Lomond Shores from 10am-4pmLocal produce, tasty treats and handcrafted gifts.

01389 751031

Glasgow on IceGeorge Square, GlasgowLast day of skating fun for all the family. Parent and toddler sessions also available. Adults £8/10 Child (8-17yrs) £6/8.

0141 353 8000

Slimy Slugs and SnailsDobbies Garden World, Braehead Little Seedlings club workshop. Free entry. Call to book.

0141 886 8660

Monday 7thSchools return from holidays.Funfi rst sessions resume this week.

Tuesday 8thFunfi rst FabletalesHelensburgh Library 2pmFree storytelling with a difference. This month fabletales has a Scottish theme. Suitable for 3–5 year olds, although younger siblings also welcome.


Wednesday 9th Cardross Mother and ToddlersCardross Church Hall 10 – 11.30amStarts up again after the holidays.More details on their facebook page.

Thursday 10thFunfi rst FabletalesCardross Library 1.30pmFree storytelling with a difference. This month fabletales has a Scottish theme. Suitable for 3–5 year olds, although younger siblings also welcome.


Up, Up and AwayGlasgow Science CentreInvestigate bubbles and things that fl y. (For 3-5 year olds). £7.95 per child and accompanying adult.

0141 420 5000

Sunday 13thUp, Up and AwayGlasgow Science CentreInvestigate bubbles and things that fl y. (For 3-5 year olds). £7.95 per child and accompanying adult.

0141 420 5000

Irn-Bru CarnivalSECC, Glasgow. Last day of Carnival. £12 entry fee for vouchers to use on the rides.

0844 395 4000

Sunday 20thFarmer’s Market Lomond Shores from 10am-4pmLocal produce, tasty treats and handcrafted gifts.

01389 751031

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Out and AboutDescriptionA great fun and educational day out for all the family. The museum explores all kinds of transportation from tramcars to steam trains, cars and bikes. You can even climb aboard some of the vehicles such as trains and trams. You can also take a walk down an old recreated street and experience fi rsthand what it was like in Glasgow. There are also guided tours available throughout the day.

You could make a day of it by visiting The Tall Ship or follow The Riverside Trail where you can discover more about Riverside past and present. Outside the Museum itself there are other activities for the kids too such as a train ride.

CostFree. Donations welcome.

Location/Transport LinksRiverside Museum • 100 Pointhouse Place • Glasgow G3 8RS

By car – Just off Clydeside Expressway M8 Junction 19. There’s a Pay and Display car park £1 for 4 hour stay.By train – Train to Partick Station then 10 minute walk.By bus – The Riversider Service 100 from George Square takes you to the Riverside Museum.

This month we’ve been to

Riverside Museum of TransportHere’s how we got on.

Opening Times Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10 till 5pm.Friday and Sunday 11 till 5pm.

FacilitiesCar parking ToiletsBaby change/feeding Accessible toiletsLifts CaféShop

Helpful suggestionsIf visiting by train it’s quite a walk along busy roads.

Best bitsWe visited with our 2 young boys. They thoroughly enjoyed being able to get up close and see all the different vehicles. They especially liked being able to go inside the trains. There’s also a nice café for snacks and lunch.

Overall rating

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Funky Fitness AFTER SCHOOL EXERCISE CLASSES

Fun fitness classes for Children in primaries 1-3 Run, skip, jump, limbo, roll, stretch, dance, play games, relay races and assault courses all to the latest chart tunes! Weekly prizes and certificates to be won.

Mondays 3.30pm-4.15pm Masonic Hall, West Princes St, Helensburgh. Thursdays 3.30pm-4.15pm Riverside Church Hall, Dumbarton Class price- £3 per child. Please contact [email protected] or PHONE (01389)732634

www.funky-fitness.net

FUNKY WEE MONKEYSFitness, fun and games for UNDER 5’s.

Mondays 1pm-2pmMasonic Hall, West Princes St, Helensburgh.

Thursdays 1.30pm-2.30pmRiverside Church Hall, Dumbarton

Class price- £3 per child.Parent/Carer must stay – but don’t have to join in!

Please contactJulie@funky-fi tness.net or PHONE (01389)732634

*Attention Mums – I also teach Fitness Pilates and Bums & tums classes, please see website for details*

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The countdown to Christmas can be a very stressful one. The best stress buster is to get organised and the best way to get organised is to make some lists.

Here are a few lists to help you keep calm and stay in control over the festive period. Enjoy!

Lists, lists, Glorious Lists!

Christmas Food Shopping List

if you’re cooking the Christmas

dinner or responsible for a course

make a list of what you will need.

Just like your gift list carry this list

with you too and start buying bits

and pieces with your ordinary food

shop. Make sure you are stocked up

with the basics. Make a list of fresh

foods including fruit and vegetables.

Christmas Card Listmake a list of who you are sending

cards to. Remember Royal Mail

posting recommended dates this

year are 18th December for 2nd

class and 20th December for 1st

Class. Remember to write a list of

everyone who sent you a Christmas

card and add it to your card list.

Christmas Gift Listmake a list of who you are buying gifts for. Jot down any gift ideas you may have and list any gifts you have already bought through the year. Keep your list with you wherever you go as you might fi nd a gift when you least expect to. Remember to add a few spares just in case.

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WIN a family ticket to see Helensburgh Theatre Arts Club Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty at Victoria Halls, Helensburgh on Saturday 15th December 2012 at the 2.30pm matinee performance.

Competition

All you have to do is answer this simple question

What is the name of our new magazine?

a) Christmas Daysb) Family Daysc) Santa Days

To enter visit our website at www.family-days.co.uk The competition closes at 5pm on 10th December 2012.Each prize of family ticket admits up to 2 adults and 3 children to the Helensburgh Theatre Arts Club, 2012 Annual Pantomime at Victoria Halls, Helensburgh on Saturday 15th December 2012 at the 2.30pm matinee performance.Winning entry will be randomly selected from all correct entries.

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Helensburgh Theatre Arts ClubHelensburgh Theatre Arts Club 2012 Pantomime is ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and

it will be performed at the Victoria Halls on Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and

Saturday 15th December.

The evening performances start at 7.30pm and the doors open at 7pm. There

is also a Saturday Matinee starting at 2.30pm and doors open at 2pm.

There are sweeties for sale and a bar and a tombola at the venue.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Stowaway, Sinclair Street,

Helensburgh from 1st December or are available on the door.

Ticket prices are:Adults are £8 and children (under 16) and concessions are £6.

Helensburgh Theatre Arts Club have been putting on an annual pantomime

for nearly 50 years and hundreds of local people have taken part in the

performances over the years. The show is directed by Alison Holliman and

produced by Fiona Baker.

Traditional fun for all the family with plenty of opportunity for the audience to

join in and help the good fairy triumph over the wicked witch and cheer prince

charming and his friends on as he cuts his way through the forest to rescue

his princess with plenty of adventures, songs and dances along the way.

Enquiries: 01436 673187

Helensburgh Language Club

Learning French made fun for

children aged 4 and above.

Children practice every day

language skills through activities,

games and songs.

To book a space call 07712089719

or Facebook Helensburgh

Language Club.

Learning French made fun for children aged 4 and above. Children practice every day language skills through activities, games and songs.To book a space call 07712089719or Facebook Helensburgh Language Club

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Did you know…The names of Santa’s reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.

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KKKiiitttccctctttctctctttct hhhhhheeennn KKKiiidddsss!!!Christmas Tree CupcakesIngredientsFor the sponge125g margarine125g caster sugar125g self-raising fl our2 eggs

For the icing125g butter250g icing sugarGreen food colouringCake decorating coloured balls

If you have a great recipe that you would like to share with everyoneemail us at [email protected]

MethodPreheat oven to 180C/160CFan Gas 4.Beat the margarine and sugar until light and fl uffy.Beat in eggs and fold in the fl our.Divide mixture between 12 cupcake cases and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.When cooked leave to cool on a wire rack.For the buttercream icing, mix the butter and icing sugar adding some green food colouring until smooth.Add mixture to a piping bag and pipe a Christmas tree shape on each cupcake. Decorate with coloured balls.

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