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Annual Bulb Fair
Greenbank Garden
Sat 13 September 2008 - Sun 14 September 2008
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Annual bulb fair in coach house with large diverse selection of bulbs. More>
The bulb fair, which has been going for more than 20 years, again takes place in the coach house at Greenbank Garden with a large selection of Narcissus, tulips, crocus and a large selection of other spring bulbs.
Dates:
Saturday 13 September 2008 - Sunday 14 September 2008
Times:
11am until 4.45pm each day
Contact:
0844 493 2201 or dferguson@nts.org.uk
Booking:
Not required.
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Bat Walk
David Livingstone Centre
Thu 18 September 2008
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Help experts to locate bats at the David Livingstone Centre, and learn all about them en route. More>
A guided walk with a Trust member of staff and a member of the Clyde Bat Group around the David Livingstone Centre looking for Bats using Bat Detectors.
Dates:
Thursday 18 September 2008
Times:
8.15pm
Contact:
0844 493 2207
Booking:
Call 0844 493 2207 in advance to book a place.
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Moo Masks
Pollok House
Sat 20 September 2008
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Celebrate the Highland Cattle Show in Pollok Park by bringing your children to Pollok House where they can make their own highland cow mask and take part in a cow conga. More>
Prizes for the best cow mask and impression.
Dates:
Saturday 20 September 2008
Times:
11.00 – 12.30, 1.30-3.00
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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What the Dickens?
Pollok House
Fri 26 September 2008
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Are your 8-12 year-olds in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? More>
Are your children in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? Leave your tearaways at Pollok House for the day and they will be returned to you as proper Victorian children.
They will have learned how to polish their shoes, lay table settings, set a proper fire, iron the newspaper, beat carpets etc. If they are very good, they may even be treated to a bowl of gruel and dry bread for lunch.
Dates:
Friday 26 September 2008
Times:
10.30am – 3.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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Superhero Shields
Holmwood House
Mon 29 September 2008
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Let battle commence! Bring your children to Holmwood to recreate the Trojan War. More>
Children will make their own Achilles shield and armour and then put it to the test in an ancient Greek phalanx!
Dates:
Monday 29 September 2008
Times:
11.00am–12.30pm, 1.30pm–3.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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Soup Tour: Spanish Queens
Pollok House
Fri 3 October 2008
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The Soup Tours are back by popular demand! Come to Pollok House and discover more about the magnificent collection through a tour of the property with our expert staff.
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The Spanish Queens tour will be led by Moira Hope.
The tour will be followed by a soup lunch prepared by our award-winning restaurant.
Dates:
Friday 3 October 2008
Times:
11.30am-1.00pm
Contact:
0141 616 6410
Booking:
Booking required, please call in advance.
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Georgian Weekend
Pollok House
Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
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The Servants’ Hall of Pollok House becomes the venue for an 18th Century country dance. More>
The year is 1770, ladies and gentleman of fashion have gathered at Pollok House for an entertaining afternoon. Do you fancy yourself as a Duke or Duchess? Then, come to Pollok House to partake in a costumed Georgian Country Dance.
Our fashionable dancing mistress from Paris, Madame Francesca de Cleve will be providing instruction in Georgian dancing.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
2.00pm–4.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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Soup Tour: The Maxwells of Pollok House
Pollok House
Fri 10 October 2008
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The Soup Tours are back by popular demand! Come to Pollok House and discover more about the magnificent collection through a tour of the property with our expert staff. More>
The Maxwells of Pollok House tour will be led by Ros Green.
The tour will be followed by a soup lunch prepared by our award-winning restaurant.
Dates:
Friday 10 October 2008
Times:
11.30am-1.00pm
Contact:
0141 616 6410
Booking:
Booking required, please call in advance.
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Garden Walk: Autumn pruning and planting
Greenbank Garden
Sat 11 October 2008
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Join the garden staff to see what you should be pruning at this time of year and what planting opportunities there are. More>
Our garden experts will be able to field your questions on a number of seasonal horticultural issues.
Dates:
Saturday 11 October 2008
Times:
2.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2201
Booking:
Not required
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Ye Olde Sports Day
Pollok House
Mon 13 October 2008
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Remember the good old sports day: the three legged race, the egg and spoon? More>
Bring your family along to Pollok House and compete in a special sports day for fabulous prizes and family honour!
Dates:
Monday 13 October 2008
Times:
11.00am-1.00pm
2.00pm–4.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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Victorian Poppets and Past-times
Pollok House
Tue 14 October 2008
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Put away the playstation and bring your children to Pollok House to find out how children played before they had computers! More>
A variety of kid's activities from a bygone era.
Dates:
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Times:
11.00am–12.30pm
1.30pm-3.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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What the Dickens?
Pollok House
Wed 15 October 2008
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Are your 5-8 year-olds in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? More>
Are your children in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? Leave your tearaways at Pollok House for the day and they will be returned to you as proper Victorian children.
They will have learned how to polish their shoes, lay table settings, set a proper fire, iron the newspaper, beat carpets etc. If they are very good, they may even be treated to a bowl of gruel and dry bread for lunch.
Dates:
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Times:
10.30am – 3.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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What the Dickens?
Pollok House
Thu 16 October 2008
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Are your 8-12 year-olds in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? More>
Are your children in need of some good old-fashioned Victorian manners? Leave your tearaways at Pollok House for the day and they will be returned to you as proper Victorian children.
They will have learned how to polish their shoes, lay table settings, set a proper fire, iron the newspaper, beat carpets etc. If they are very good, they may even be treated to a bowl of gruel and dry bread for lunch.
Dates:
Thursday 16 October 2008
Times:
10.30am – 3.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2202
Booking:
0844 493 2202
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Soup Tour: The Furniture of Pollok House
Pollok House
Fri 17 October 2008
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The Soup Tours are back by popular demand! Come to Pollok House and discover more about the magnificent collection through a tour of the property with our expert staff. More>
The Furniyure of Pollok House tour will be led by Robert Ferguson.
The tour will be followed by a soup lunch prepared by our award-winning restaurant.
Dates:
Friday 17 October 2008
Times:
11.30am-1.00pm
Contact:
0141 616 6410
Booking:
Booking required, please call in advance.
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Hillside Quilters Bi-annual Exhibition
Greenbank Garden
Fri 17 October 2008 - Sat 18 October 2008
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A selection of quilting craftwork from this talented group will be on display in the Coach House at Greenbank Garden. More>
Entry to the exhibition is free, so come along and admire the group's handywork.
Dates:
Friday 17 October 2008 - Saturday 18 October 2008
Times:
11am-4.30pm each day
Contact:
0844 493 2201
Booking:
Not required
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Soup Tour: Sir John Stirling Maxwell - A Lad o' Pairts
Pollok House
Fri 24 October 2008
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The Soup Tours are back by popular demand! Come to Pollok House and discover more about the magnificent collection through a tour of the property with our expert staff. More>
The Sir John Stirling Maxwell - A Lad o' Pairts tour will be led by Eileen Beaton.
The tour will be followed by a soup lunch prepared by our award-winning restaurant.
Dates:
Friday 24 October 2008
Times:
11.30am-1.00pm
Contact:
0141 616 6410
Booking:
Booking required, please call in advance.
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Soup Tour: Painting Piety
Pollok House
Fri 31 October 2008
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The Soup Tours are back by popular demand! Come to Pollok House and discover more about the magnificent collection through a tour of the property with our expert staff. More>
The Painting Piety tour will be led by Robert Marshall.
The tour will be followed by a soup lunch prepared by our award-winning restaurant.
Dates:
Friday 31 October 2008
Times:
11.30am-1.00pm
Contact:
0141 616 6410
Booking:
Booking required, please call in advance.
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Garden Walk: House plant care and propagation
Greenbank Garden
Sat 8 November 2008
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Join the garden staff in the greenhouse and get ideas on caring for your house plants. More>
Our garden experts will also field questions on indoor plant care and best practice.
Dates:
Saturday 8 November 2008
Times:
2.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2201
Booking:
Not required
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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 comes to Holmwood. Her heart is made of ice, can you melt it? More>
Bring the kids along to the winter wonderland of Holmwood House for a Christmas experience to remember.
Dates:
Saturday 6 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008
Times:
12-5pm
Contact:
0844 493 2204
Booking:
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