July 2008
Friday 4th
1:05pm
Fascinator Hats
Forth Community Resource Centre
Come along and make a hat for a special occasion or just fun -2 weeks
Saturday 5th
Friday 11th
11:17am
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
SECC, Glasgow 31 October–2 November
Glasgow will play host to the much-loved shows in the run up to Christmas and will enjoy the highly successful combination of entertainment from celebrity chefs, interesting and topical features and the chance to shop from an extensive collection of the country’s top quality produce.
Tuesday 15th
9:30am
Leadhills Conservation Area Open Day
Leadhills Village Hall
Consultation on Leadhills Conservation Area Aprraisel and Management Plan. This is the open day for the above. The people of Leadhills are requested to join in the discussion to go along and ask questions and make any comments about the plan. The session starts at 10.30 am and finishes 3.30 pm. For further details please contact Angus Clark or Ruth Findlay by telephone on 01698 455939 or email Ruth Findlay
Saturday 19th
9:00am
Biggar Agricultural Show
The Showfield Biggar
For further information Contact Information Biggar Show The Showfield Biggar
Lanarkshire The contact telephone numbers are 07802840204 and 07901944522. Make sure you go along for a great family day out.
9:00am
Impressionism & Scotland
National Gallery Complex Edinburgh
An opportunity to see over 100 masterpieces by many of the greatest names in Western art: Manet, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, Degas, Whistler, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, the Glasgow Boys, the Scottish Colourists, and many more.
Wednesday 23rd
9:00am
British International Motor Show
ExCel London
Are you holidaying in Britain this year. Then why not go along to experince the glamour, excitement, innovation and inspiration of the British Internation Motor Show. There is something for everyone with hundreds of cars on display, global premieres and tons of interactive features.
The Show only happens once every two years so don't miss out!
Some of the show's features are
Heritage Enclosure,The Marine Experience,Motor Show Music Festival
Dreamscape. Honda's live action arena,
Kids Driving Activities,Disney/Pixar World of CARS,Land Rover's Ultimate Experience, Taster Test Drives
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge
The Autoglym Supercar Paddock,
The Co-operative Insurance Greener Driving Pavilion and Electric Vehicle Village, Outdoor Living,Karting 4U and many more. The show finishes on 3rd August 2008. If you are lucky enough to go along come back and tell us at theGuidLife and bring your photos!
Saturday 26th
9:00am
Carnwath Agricultural Society Annual Show
Carnwath
Go along and enjoy a day out in the fresh air, seeing the animals, join in the Industrial Section and much more. Children Competition. Food and entertainment all day The telephone number to contact Carnwath Agricultural Show is 01555 870507
Thursday 31st
9:00am
Speyfest
Fochabers, Moray
This year's event is a mix of stunning concerts, an unmissable late night 'stomp' and ceilidh, a fantastic Festival Night on Saturday 2nd August, the Craft Fair, and the Festival Club featuring a line-up of the best in traditional and contemporary music from all corners of the Celtic world.
Ends Sunday 3rd August 2008 More information on Speyfest
3:33pm
Blood Transfusion Service
Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall
16:00 - 19:30 You will be able to donate blood here. Go along and help to save a live Your donation will be available within the next 24 hours to help save or improve the life of someone in hospital in Scotland. There are hundreds of reasons why anyone could need a life-saving blood transfusion How you can save a Life
3:38pm
Blood Transfusion Service
The Institute Stonehouse
You will be able to donate blood here. Go along and help to save a live Your donation will be available within the next 24 hours to help save or improve the life of someone in hospital in Scotland. There are hundreds of reasons why anyone could need a life-saving blood transfusion How you can save a Life
10:59pm
Last Chance for Leadhills Online Poll
Online Poll
The Leadhills Conservation area regeneration scheme will provide grants for the repair and conservation of properties in the Leadhills conservation area. It aims to protect and enhance the character of the conservation area and help create a sustainable future for the village.
Some of the £800,000 fund, from Historic Scotland and the Council, will also go into improving public spaces in the conservation area.
Before this fund becomes available later this year, South Lanarkshire Council welcomes your views on the consultative draft of the Leadhills conservation area appraisal and management plan. You can comment on this online By clicking here
