Callendar House and The Park Gallery

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Callendar House and The Park Gallery Summer 2014

YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! MARION DEUCHARS LET’S MAKE ART POP-UP SHOP CALLENDAR HOUSE KITCHEN NEEDS YOU! SUMMER ART & CRAFTS FOR KIDS ARTIST TALKS TASTY TEAROOM TREATS

Hello !

We love the summer months at Callendar House! It’s our chance to get outside (maybe even without a jumper!) and enjoy the stunning parkland that surrounds the House. And this summer is all about Adventures for us…

If you enjoyed yourself at Mr Bloom and all the accompanying activities last year you’re going to love what we have in store. For one weekend in May (17-18) Callendar Park and House will be taken over by Your Adventure Starts Here! a free event for the whole family jam-packed with activities for all.

In celebration of the Festival of Museums, Scotland’s Nature Festival, and the opening of the John Muir Way, this two-day event kicks off a summer of ‘adventure’, and will feature lots of FREE activities from partners including: British Dragonfly Society, RSPB, John Muir Way, Forestry Commission, and many, many more!

To coincide with this event we’re also launching our Callendar House and Park Activity Backpacks. These backpacks for 5-12 year olds are free to use (£5 deposit), and lead kids on activities and exploration through the House and Park, with various themes, providing self-led fun.

We’re also very excited to welcome Marion Deuchars to the Park Gallery with her exhibition Let’s Make ART. Far from being a traditional exhibition it’s driven by Marion’s ethos that anyone can make art, and at the centre of it, alongside her sketchbooks and process, are workstations and activity sheets for everyone to participate in making ART! She will also be leading two free family workshops where she will have kids and adults getting messy and creative.

And for those looking for something to do with the kids this school holiday we have a range of FREE activities both indoors and out that will inspire and entertain young ones, from baking to art, crafts and vegetable creature creation.

Make sure to visit our website for details of all events across the Trust and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-todate news and offers.

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THREE Day mini Festival for THE WHOLE FAMILY

Your adventure starts HERE !

Callendar House & PARK Kinneil ESTATE 16-18 May

Callendar House & Park, Falkirk 17 - 18 May, 10am-5pm Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness 16 May 6-9pm

FREE !

We’re ready to have an adventure, are you?

Join us for a weekend jam-packed with FREE activities for all the family both indoors and outdoors, come sunscreen or welly boot weather in celebration of the Festival of Museums, Scotland’s Nature Festival, and the opening of the John Muir Way. If you enjoyed Mr Bloom last year, you’ll love this fun-filled weekend where kids and their grown-ups can explore, discover, and play through exciting and engaging activities from a wide range of partners from the British Dragonfly Society to the RSPB, the Forestry Commission to Zero Waste Scotland, and Scottish Badgers to Youth Scotland.

Packed with arts, crafts, competitions, learning, exploration, making, and adventuring, kids will love what we have in store.

And for adults, you don’t need a wee one to come along and join in; we’ll also be running upcycling and crafting workshops on the Saturday, and all the free events are suitable for big kids at heart too!

For more details of events, partners, workshops, and how you can take part please visit our website: www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

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New this Summer!

CALLENDAR HOUSE & PARK KINNEIL HOUSE & MUSEUM

Your adventure starts HERE !

Callendar House & PARK Kinneil ESTATE 16-18 May

ACTIVITY BACKPACKS Launching on the 17th May, Activity Backpacks are coming to Callendar House!

For children aged 5-12, with some help from their grown-ups, they can explore the House and Park in a series of self-led fun-filled activities (taking approximately 1-hour). Backpacks coming soon are: 'Browsing with the Bairns' and 'John Muir: Explorer!'. Backpacks are free to use and can be collected from and returned to the Gift Shop at Callendar House entrance (£5 returnable cash deposit per backpack).

NIGHT AT KINNEIL HOUSE & MUSEUM KINNEIL ESTATE, BO’NESS

FRI 16 MAY 6-9pm Kinneil Museum late opening 6-7pm tours of Kinneil House 8:30pm approx. bat & nature walk A special evening event and ‘adventure’ for the whole family. Your Adventure Starts Here! is part of the Festival of Museums, Scotland’s Nature Festival, and the opening of John Muir Way; and part of the UK’s Museums at Night annual festival.

Take a tour around Kinneil House; enjoy a dusk nature walk in the surrounding Kinneil Estate exploring the flora and fauna and hunting for bats; and participate in activities for all ages throughout the evening at Kinneil Museum. And don’t forget to pick up your free goody bag (subject to availability). For more details visit: www.kinneil.org.uk 4

ECO DRAMA PRESENTS

THE WORM – AN UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE GREEN ROOM, CALLENDAR HOUSE

SUN 18 MAY 11AM & 3PM

Ages 3-7 (plus accompanying adults) – £4, booking required Underneath your feet in the muddy brown soil, there squirms the world’s best kept secret…a wonderful, magical creature called the Worm. Join a journey under the ground and meet Wee Wilma, the youngest member of a family of musical worms, and help her find the courage to explore the grassy world above and earn her bobble hat! With lots of laugh-out-loud songs (even one about worm poo!) kids will love watching and taking part in this immersive musical tale.

To book for ticketed events please call 01324 506850 or visit the Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk.

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"My exhibition at the Park Gallery will be a chance to see some of my working method and will also allow children and adults to get involved in the creative process themselves.

Much of the exhibition will be interactive, but not in the digital sense!

So roll up your sleeves and come and get your hands messy. Let’s get drawing, painting, sticking and cutting.

Let’s Make Art!" Marion Deuchars

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MARION DEUCHARS : LET’S MAKE ART 3 MAY 2014 – 20 JULY 2014 As part of Homecoming 2014, Let’s Make ART will be Marion Deuchars first exhibition in her home town. Marion is an internationally acclaimed, award winning illustrator who was born in Grangemouth, and now lives with her husband and two sons in North London. Her clients are varied: from Penguin Books to Formula One, The Guardian, and New York Magazine to Jamie Oliver. She is the author of the bestselling books 'Let’s Make Some Great ART' and 'Let’s Make Some Great Fingerprint ART' (Laurence King Publishing) and is currently working on a new art book for children.

Part of the exhibition will show her working process through sketchbooks, notes, and films, but the centrepiece of the show are specially designed work tables where everyone of all ages can get involved by making their own artwork from printed activity sheets.

Come along and get involved with a whole range of ART activities, including: making your own artwork to be hung within the exhibition; art activity sheets; draw the Mona Lisa’s smile; fingerprinting, stencilling, stamping and colouring; and interactive drawing via specially designed web apps. www.letsmakesomegreatart.com

www.fa lkirk co m m u nityt ru st. org TO BOOK TICKETS FOR ANY OF THESE EVENTS OR WORKSHOPS PLEASE CALL 01324 506850 OR VISIT THE STEEPLE BOX OFFICE, HIGH STREET, FALKIRK.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS MARION DEUCHARS LET’S MAKE ART FAMILY WORKSHOP THE PARK GALLERY, CALLENDAR HOUSE

MON 5 MAY & SAT 20 JULY 11AM-12NOON & 2-3PM

ALL CHILDREN ARE ARTISTS AND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER GROW UP GREEN ROOM, CALLENDAR HOUSE

Ages 6+ – Free ticketed event Join us in welcoming Marion Deuchars, author of the best-selling ‘Let’s Make Some Great Art’, as she leads these exciting workshops based on activities from her books and her current exhibition at the Park Gallery. Kids and big kids of all ages can come and get messy drawing your own Mona Lisa; fingerprinting an alien; or making a surrealist drawing.

All materials supplied. Please wear old clothes. All children must be accompanied by a supervisory adult.

COMING SOON

ARTIST TALK:

GREEN ROOM, CALLENDAR HOUSE

SAT 9 AUG 10:30AM-4PM Free

WED 11 JUNE 2-3PM

Free ticketed event Award winning illustrator Marion Deuchars, currently exhibiting in the Park Gallery, joins us to host this friendly and informal lecture demonstrating why making art isn’t just for children and discussing the central idea to her book ‘Let’s Make Some Great ART’, "that anyone can learn to draw and enjoy the process of making art".

In association with the Park Gallery, the fantastic Pop-Up Shop returns this summer showcasing some of the talent we have in the Falkirk area. So whether you are looking for a unique gift or a treat for yourself you’re sure to find something special.

JOHN SHANKIE Refractory and Refrigeration

GENERATION is part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme, which is a partnership between the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, Glasgow Life and Creative Scotland. The series of exhibitions is being produced with the support of VisitScotland and EventScotland, British Council Scotland, Education Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and the BBC.

POP-UP SHOP

2 AUG–25 OCT 2014

Image Credit: Simon Starling 1995

Refractory and Refrigeration is an exhibition by visual artist John Shankie as part of GENERATION. It will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI and proposes an artistic response, through visual art, to the ultimate sacrifices given by so many, and to the futility of war.

Discourse will be generated around themes of memorial, celebration, reflection, and restoration.

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Kids’ Activities

SUMMER HOLIDAY CRAFT FUN! CALLENDAR HOUSE

2-4PM

5-12 yrs – free drop in activity lasts approx.

15 minutes

CALLENDAR HOUSE KITCHEN NEEDS YOU! THE GEORGIAN KITCHEN, CALLENDAR HOUSE

THURSDAYS 3 JUL – 7 AUG 2-2:45PM 5-12 yrs – free ticketed event

The First World War has broken out over Europe and we need you! Come to Callender House Kitchen and help the Cook to bake cakes for the brave soldiers in Falkirk’s hospital to raise their spirits and fill their stomachs.

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Join us this summer for some fun crafting activities for primary school ages (plus their grown-ups!) and try your hand at a different art or craft each week. All materials are provided and activities are free to drop into anytime between 2-4pm with no booking required.

WED 2 JUL: Fingerprint Art – in conjunction with Marion Deuchars Let’s Make ART exhibition in the Park Gallery (3 May – 20 Jul) WED 16 JUL: Toy Kaleidoscope Making WED 23 JUL: Design a Bag WED 6 AUG: Make a Wish Box All children must be accompanied by a supervisory adult.

To book for ticketed events please call 01324 506850 or visit the Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk.

CULTIVATING EARTH WALLED GARDEN, CALLENDAR HOUSE

OPEN DAILY Cultivating Earth has now been a part of the Walled Garden at Callendar House for two years and has created a space of environmental sustainability. It found fame this year when Mr Bloom visited there on his recent adventures. This wonderful space is open for all and can be a relaxing place away from the bustle of the park, and a nice spot for a picnic.

FINGERPRINT ART IN THE GARDEN WALLED GARDEN, CALLENDAR HOUSE

WED 9 JUL 2-4PM

5-12 yrs – free drop in activity lasts approx. 15 minutes In conjunction with Marion Deuchars Let’s Make ART exhibition at the Park Gallery.

Use the garden as inspiration to create your very own fingerprint art: think fuzzy buzzy bees, rows of flowers, and (hopefully) the big bright sun.

MAD ABOUT MUIR CALLENDAR PARK, CALLENDAR HOUSE

SAT 7 JUN 2PM & 3.30PM

Free ticketed event Join John Muir as he takes a walk through our beautiful parkland, encountering various characters along the way. Learn about his life and work and interact with the characters in this piece of outdoor promenade theatre. Produced by Quids In Theatre as part of our John Muir celebrations this summer, this is a fun, interactive piece of theatre for the whole family.

Due to the nature of the performance audience members must be able to walk/ stand for approximately 1 hour. This is an outdoor performance so please dress weather appropriately.

VEGETABLE CREATURES WALLED GARDEN, CALLENDAR HOUSE

WED 30 JUL 2-4PM

5-12 yrs – free drop in activity lasts approx. 15 minutes Vegetables aren’t just for eating – they make great pets too! Mr. Potato Head is the best known of all the vegetable creatures and now it’s your turn to make your own Mr or Mrs Vegetable, or a vegetable ‘thing’ to take home and care for.

All materials are provided and activities are free to drop into anytime between 2-4pm with no booking required.

All children must be accompanied by a supervisory adult.

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HISTORIC CALLENDAR HOUSE OPEN DAILY

FALKIRK ARCHIVES MON-FRI 10AM-12:30PM & 1:30-5PM Enquiries: 01324 503779

The Story of Callendar House, a history covering the 11th to the 19th centuries; The Antonine Wall Rome’s Northern Frontier; and Falkirk: Crucible of Revolution 1750-1850, telling how the local area was transformed during the first century of the industrial era.

Discover your heritage by exploring the fascinating range of records and images in Falkirk Archives. Use the public records, family and personal papers, records of local organisations, plans, and thousands of photographs to find out about local places, events, and people. Just drop in during opening hours and the friendly staff will help you get started on your own quest for information.

New to the House we’re also excited to have launched our Museum Backpacks, a series of activity backpacks for 5-12 year olds which lead children on exploration through different areas of the House and Park with lots of fun things to do!

Full details of the new backpacks can be found on page 4.

Visit the website to view thousands of online archive resources and find out more about what you can do in our newly Accredited Archive Service – the first Archives in Scotland to achieve this recognition: www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage/archives

This Visit Scotland 5 star rated Historic House features permanent exhibitions

GEORGIAN KITCHEN OPEN DAILY The working Georgian Kitchen is the centre-piece of a visit to Callendar House. Meet Cook in the authentic atmosphere of the preserved kitchen and sample period recipes, listen to stories of life below stairs and watch the staff go about their duties. As part of the WWI centenary events the kitchen will fast-forward in time to 100 years ago, where you can take part and help make cakes for our soldiers – full details on page 8.

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GIFT SHOP A visit to the House isn't complete without a browse in the Gift Shop and its fantastic range of items to treat family, friends, or yourself.

TEAROOM Located on the first floor of Callendar House in the Morning Room with superb views of the park, the Tearoom is open for brunches, lunches, snacks, and take-away from 10am-4pm Mon-Sat and 2-4pm Sundays.

Highlights include Sophie Allport's collection of countryside inspired animal motif homewares, and Divine Deli's Spanish tableware collection. New this summer is Jewel in her Crown's stunning range of silk scarves featuring digitally printed photographs.

As part of our Healthy Living Award we have launched a new menu upholding the Award’s aims to provide those eating out with healthy and tasty food choices.

There’s also fun food quizzes for kids to help them learn about healthy choices too and keep them entertained so the adults can relax.

New to our Tearoom are our daily specials and Sunday afternoon teas - what better way to finish off a sunny Sunday afternoon stroll in the Park?

A CONVERSATION WITH OBJECTS COMING SOON…

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FLOOR GALLERY EXHIBITION Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council

05 April - 28 September 2014 ND

WAR: A CONVERSATION WITH OBJECTS To mark the anniversary of the outbreak of WWI this exhibition looks at war and conflict in its widest sense. Alongside objects from our collection the exhibition will also have on CALLENDAR HOUSE FALKIRK 1YR FREE ADMISSION display work by- FK1American ceramic artist Ehren Tool. A former Marine, Ehren’s works were made in response to items from our collection which they will sit alongside. For more details visit our website. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Open Mon-Sat from 10am-5pm Tel: 01324 503770 | www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org @FalkirkCultural

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GETTING HERE By car: From Edinburgh: Follow M9 westbound. Exit at Junction 5 and follow brown and white tourist signage for Callendar House & Park From Glasgow: Follow M80/ A80 eastbound. Join M876 (signposted Kincardine Bridge, Falkirk, Grangemouth). Merge onto M9. Exit at Junction 6 and follow brown and white tourist signage for Callendar House & Park

From the North: Follow A9/M9 south. Exit M9 at Junction 6 and follow brown and white tourist signage for Callendar House & Park Free Parking: The car park is accessed via Seaton Place (past the high flats, across from the row of cottages). Additional parking available at Estates Avenue

By train: Falkirk is served by 2 railway stations, Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston For train timetables call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 By bus: For details of bus travel to Falkirk contact Traveline Scotland: 0871 200 22 33

Disabled parking available in front of Callendar House

Tell us about your visit on TripAdvisor www.tripadvisor.com/reviewit Callendar House and theparkgallery Callendar Park, Falkirk Tel: 01324 503770 Email: heritage@falkirkcommunitytrust.org www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Open all year: Free admission Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday (April–Sept only) 2pm-5pm

Booking for events and workshops should be made through our central box office: The Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk FK1 1NW Tel: 01324 506850 Email: arts@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Open Mon – Sat 09:30am – 4:45pm

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