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Weaver's Cottage
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Christmas Fair
Greenbank Garden
Sun 23 November 2008
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Get in the festive spirit at the Greenbank Garden Christmas Fair. More>
See Christmas as it was in 1780 and 1980!
Greenbank House Dining Room will resemble Christmas 1780 with the table set for pudding course. While the library will be decked out in the theme of a Christmas 1980.
See Georgian recipes for Christmas and notable events from the 1780’s and 1980’s.
Friends of Greenbank Christmas goods and home baking will be available in the shop.
Dates:
Sunday 23 November 2008
Times:
11am-4pm
Contact:
0844 493 2201
Booking:
Not required.
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Keeping Christmas at Pollok with Mrs. Claus
Pollok House
Sat 29 November 2008 - Sun 4 January 2009
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Keeping Christmas at Pollok is a magical event for all ages. Mrs Claus is here every day in December until Christmas Eve for the children to visit. More>
The house is beautifully decorated throughout, with each of the main rooms having a different theme.
Mrs Claus is here daily for the children to visit between 11.00am and 4.00pm from 29 November to 24 December inclusive.
The famous Pollok House Teddy Bears will be here again, and this year they are going to the pantomime (they won’t tell us which one but we think it might be Aladdin!).
There will also be a special Christmas lunch menu in the restaurant, available from 29 November.
Dates:
Saturday 29 November 2008 - Sunday 4 January 2009
Times:
10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry to the House and last orders in the Restaurant is at 4.30pm)
Visits to Mrs. Claus 11.00am – 4.00pm until 24 Dec.
The House is closed on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January.
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
No pre-booking required. Entry to see Mrs. Claus is by timed ticket available at the door.
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Christmas at The Hill House
Hill House
Fri 5 December 2008 - Sun 7 December 2008
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Get in the Christmas spirit at Hill House, with a weekend of festive fun. More>
Get away from the hectic high street and experience the true spirit of Christmas.
The festive programme includes:
Friday 5 december
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Oratorio choir performance
A glass of sparkling wine and nibbles on arrival. Oratorio choir from 8pm-8.45pm. Tickets are £5 and can be booked on 0844 493 2208.
Saturday 6 December
11.30am – 4pm
Elves workshop, £2 per child
Sunday 7 December
11.30am - 1.30pm
Gift wrapping demonstration, £3.50, maximum of 12 people.
12pm - 2pm
Santa's Grotto, £1 per child
Be sure to visit our specialist design shop with designer glass and jewellery, and a wide range of gifts ideas and Christmas decorations available in our Mackintosh Shop.
Dates:
Friday 5 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008
Times:
Varies during the weekend - please see detail above.
Contact:
0844 493 2208
Booking:
Required for Oratorio concert. Please book on 0844 493 2208.
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The Snow Queen brings winter to Holmwood
Holmwood House
Sat 6 December 2008 - Sun 7 December 2008
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The Snow Queen brings Winter to Holmwood this year – are you brave enough to visit her in her Winter Wonderland ?! More>
The Dining Room will be set for her snow banquet, visit the Queen in her magival Throne Room and on the way, see her sleight drawn by polar bears !
There’ll be craft stalls and plenty of gift ideas in our shop. Treat yourself to something tasty in our café.
Dates:
Saturday 6 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008
Times:
12-5pm
Contact:
0844 493 2204
Booking:
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Winter Wlidlife Walk
David Livingstone Centre
Sat 6 December 2008
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Come along and find out about the different birds, trees and wildlife we have at the David Livingstone Centre in winter. More>
Enjoy the fresh outdoor air and afterwards have a refreshing tea or coffee along with some interesting chat.
This event will be lead by a member of staff from the National Trust of Scotland. Stout walking shoes and warm outdoor clothing a must, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note: There are other events on that day for children and will overlap.
Dates:
Saturday 6 December 2008
Times:
12pm-1.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2207
Booking:
Please call 0844 493 2207 to book.
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Garden Walk – Christmas decorations from the garden
Greenbank Garden
Sat 13 December 2008
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Join the garden staff and learn how to make your Christmas decorations from your own garden. More>
Our garden experts will also field questions on other seasonal gardening issues.
Dates:
Saturday 13 December 2008
Times:
2.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2201
Booking:
Not required
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- Bats booming at historic sites
One of the biggest ever bat roosts on National Trust for Scotland property has been discovered as part of a project by the conservation charity to count and catalogue bats. more>
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- Trust tracking down Weaver’s bats
Experts and volunteers from conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland check on whether any bats have made their home at Weaver’s Cottage, Kilbarchan on Tuesday 17 June. more>
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