out & about
aturday 1st September
Whilst every care has been taken to compile the Out and About section please remember that this magazine is printed weeks in advance of the event. Please call and check events with the venue to avoid any disappointment before setting out.
Friday 18th July
Howie’s Kids Club - Uncle Billy Uncle Billy will bring his one man show with puppets, Krafty Kat, magic tricks and circus skills. Activities are at the Community Hub next to M & S. www. intohowgate.co.uk Guided Walk at Bo’mains Meadow nr Bo’ness Booking is essential. Call 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk 2-3.30pm. Friday 18th to Thursday 24th July (ex Tue and Wed) Maleficent (PG) Bo’ness Hippodrome various times. Friday 18th to Tuesday 29th July Funny in Falkirk www.funnyinfalkirk.com Saturday 19th July The King of Masks (PG) Bo’ness Hippodrome 11am Norman Mclaren Digital Animation Workshop and Screening at the Falkirk Town Hall FTH is delighted to host a celebratory day of screenings and workshops. Suitable for adults, families and anyone aged seven and over (children aged under 11 years must be accompanied).For tickets and information phone 01324 506850 Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July Walk with Wallace at the Wallace Monument See how Stirling came to be the scene of William Wallace’s victorious encounter with the army of King Edward 1 and meet Scotland’s national hero in person. Join a 45 minute guided walk with costumed actors to enjoy a different view of the Battle of Stirling Bridge. www. nationalwallacemonument.com Tours at 11am, 12noon 2pm and 3pm. Tuesday 22nd July Summer craft session at Bonnybridge and Falkirk Libraries 2pm. Fun, free and friendly summer craft session for 5 – 12 year olds. For details 01324 503295 Wednesday 23rd July Summer Holiday Craft Fun at Callendar House - Design a Bag Join us this summer for some fun crafting activities for primary school ages (plus their grown-
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ups!). All materials are provided and activities are free to drop into anytime between 2-4pm. Jupiter Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth – Big Butterfly Count Jupiter is jam packed with butterflies on a nice day! Learn how to tell them apart and help us carry out our Big Butterfly Count. Suitable for ages 5-10. Booking essential. Call 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk 2-4pm. Thursday 24th July Mini Mountain Bikers Meet at Wallace High School Mini mountain biking fun with mountain bike tuition, handling skills, trail riding to get to know the trails, picnics and then a mini-enduro (timed lap of the trail). Suitable for ages 6+ Children must have their own helmet and bike. Contact the cyclehub@forthenvironmentlink. org for more information. Saturday 26th July Finding Nemo (U) Bo’ness Hippodrome 11am. Jupiter Wildlife Centre Grangemouth – Grasp the Nettle Spend the afternoon at Jupiter making nettle rope, drinking nettle tea and learning all about this amazing plant. Suitable for ages 5-10. Booking essential. Call 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@ swt.org.uk 2-4pm. Airth Highland Games www.airthgames.co.uk Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July Day Out with Thomas at Bo’ness Railway www.bkrailway.co.uk Sunday 27th July Finding Nemo (U) Bo’ness Hippodrome (Autism friendly screening) Cruise to the Falkirk Wheel www.lucs.org.uk Wednesday 30th July Vegetable Creatures at Callendar House 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, activity lasts approximately 15 minutes. Children must be accompanied.01324 503770 Jupiter Wildlife Centre
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Grangemouth –Dragons and Damsels Find out more about some of Jupiter’s most beautiful and ferocious inhabitants. Suitable for ages 5-10. Booking essential. Call 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk 2-4pm. Junior Ranger Boot Camp at Callendar Park Do you love the outdoors? Are you an animal nut? Do you fancy yourself as the next Ray Mears or Bear Grylls. Then join the Falkirk rangers and learn how to build a fire, find and eat wild food and discover woodland secrets. Meet at the front of Callendar House. Booking essential. Contact the rangers on 01324 504950 or email rangers@ falkirk.gov.uk
Tuesday 5th August Summer Craft Session at Bonnybridge Library Fun, free and friendly summer craft session for 5 – 12 year olds. For details 01324 503295 Wednesday 6th August Summer Holiday Craft Fun at Callendar House – Make a Wish Box Join us this summer for some fun crafting activities for primary school ages (plus their grownups!). All materials are provided and activities are free to drop into anytime between 2-4pm.
Wednesday 30th July and Wednesday 6th August
Craft Session at Larbert Library Fun, free and friendly craft session. Free Suitable for ages 5-12. For tickets and information phone 01324 503590.
Minibeast Safari Day at Plean Country Park Come along and have some fun and assist the Rangers on a Minibeast Safari, search out the different types of bugs in their own special habitats in the park, Booking essential. Email the rangers countryside@stirling. gov.uk 10-12noon.
Jupiter Wildlife Centre Grangemouth – Camouflage Capers Investigate the secret world of camouflage and see how well you can blend in with your surroundings. Suitable for ages 5-10.Booking essential. Call 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@ swt.org.uk 2-4pm.
Dippin the Pond at Plean Country Park Come along and join the Rangers on a pond dip to find out about the amazing pond-dwellers. Booking essential. Email the rangers countryside@stirling.gov. uk 1.30-3.30pm. Saturday 2nd August The Boot (U) Bo’ness Hippodrome 11am and 2.30pm. Where’s Wally Treasure Hunt at Larbert Library Drop in any time for a fun Where’s Wally Treasure Hunt around the library! FREE Saturday 2nd to 9th August Bairnsfest in Falkirk A week long street celebration of the culture and customs from all Falkirk Bairns. With music, dance, storytelling, food and arts and crafts from the many different cultures in the area. For further information contact Falkirk Delivers on 01324 611293 or www.facebook.com/ falkirkdelivers Sunday 3rd August Bridge of Allan Highland Games www.bofagames.com Man at Arms Tour at Doune Castle A lively introduction to the world of the late medieval archer. Participants must be age 7+.124pm. Normal admission price applies.
Thursday 7th August Sing-a-long Frozen (PG) Bo’ness Hippodrome. Saturday 9th August Sing-a-long Frozen (PG) Bo’ness Hippodrome Pop Up Shop at Callendar House In association with the Park Gallery, the fantastic Pop-Up Shop returns this summer, showcasing some of the talent in the Falkirk area. 10.304pm. Chapter House Theatre Company present The Jungle Book at Hopetoun House For tickets please call the Hopetoun office on 0131 331 2451. Sunday 10th August The Jack and Jill Market Falkirk 10.30am - 1pm. 40 stalls of quality, nearly-new baby & kids clothes, cots, toys, buggies, bikes and all the rest (0-9 yrs). Adults £1 Grangemouth Sports Complex. www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk Monday 11th August Crafty Kids at Larbert Library Fun, free and friendly crafty kids session for 3 - 5 year olds (and an adult). 10.30am. Common Wood Games at Callendar Park Join Under The Trees for fun and games. Booking essential. Contact jess@ underthetrees.co.uk 11-3pm.