HELLO Winter

The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.

Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867

The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am.

12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art

Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Benmore Gardens
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Knowetop Horticultural & Wildlife Project at Castlehill
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – George Anderson: Allotmenteering

Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com

Thursday, October 12: George Todica (piano) (6pm)
Friday, December 29: Andrea Gajic (violin) and Djordje Gajic (accordion)
Friday, January 26: The Buchanan Ensemble – Mark Duncan (violin), Janina Duncan (viola), Myra Chahin (cello), Stephen Adam (piano)
Friday, February 23: Sian Winstanley (soprano) and Stephen Adam (piano)
Sunday, March 17: Flutes Unlimited (6pm)
Friday, April 26: Richard Morrison (baritone) with piano accompaniment

The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.

Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867

Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com

Thursday, October 12: George Todica (piano) (6pm)
Friday, December 29: Andrea Gajic (violin) and Djordje Gajic (accordion)
Friday, January 26: The Buchanan Ensemble – Mark Duncan (violin), Janina Duncan (viola), Myra Chahin (cello), Stephen Adam (piano)
Friday, February 23: Sian Winstanley (soprano) and Stephen Adam (piano)
Sunday, March 17: Flutes Unlimited (6pm)
Friday, April 26: Richard Morrison (baritone) with piano accompaniment

The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.

Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867

The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am.

12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art

Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Benmore Gardens
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Knowetop Horticultural & Wildlife Project at Castlehill
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – George Anderson: Allotmenteering

Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.

Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.

Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

In addition to fundraising, putting up all the Christmas lights and decorating the town’s impressive Christmas tree, Helensburgh’s volunteer elves are thrilled to announce they are planning a very special Switch On Event to launch the start of the town’s 2023 festive season.

The elves wish to thank all Helensburgh and Lomond businesses who help the group to bring the lights project to fruition, without their unstinting support the Christmas lights would not happen. If you would like to volunteer of donate find out more at www. helensburghfestivelighting.com and https://www.facebook.com/helensburghfestive/

Don’t forget to put the Hermitage Academy Christmas Craft Fair in your diary! The PTA event on Sat the 18th November is renowned as the biggest craft fair in Helensburgh. With over 60 stalls under one roof, we’ve got something for all tastes and budgets. Take your time to browse, buy, and place orders in time for Christmas! Free entry Raffle and table hire proceeds will go back to supporting school clubs. Entertainment from school music groups to get you in the Christmas spirit

The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival invites an impressive line-up of speakers to take part, and provides a rare chance to interact with well-known authors in the friendly environment of Cove Burgh Hall.

This is the tenth anniversary of the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival and all 8 events are now available to those who access weekend passes.

They cost £45 and represent a saving of £11 on the cost of paying for individual events.

The festival takes place over the weekend of 25th and 26th of November.

Saturday opens with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in conversation with BBC’s arts correspondent Pauline McLean about the vital nature of books, reading and libraries.

Also up on Saturday are recent Reith lecturer and author Darren McGarvey,  writer and poet and playwright Hannah Lavery, and columnist and author Kerry Hudson.

The Sunday line up has author and broadcaster Sally Magnusson, writer and playwright Andrew O’Hagan, writer, pundit and former Scottish football  international Pat Nevin and Scotland’s favourite historian Professor Sir Tom Devine.

Tickets available on the Cove Burgh Hall website.

Sparkle this Christmas at the Festive Market at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Experience twinkling lights, delicious mulled wine, a festive atmosphere and gorgeous unique gift popup shops in the brand new ballroom at Cameron House, with something for everyone including luxury handmade wreaths, scrumptious fudge, mince pies, a range of Christmas cakes and other confectionaries, premium cocktails and craft gin, beautiful jewellery, fine art and gifts.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November.

Join RSPB Loch Lomond for a magical moonlit meander around the reserve after hours. Design and decorate your own recycled glass lantern, then head off along our candlelit trail. Don’t forget to keep your eyes-peeled for creatures that only come out after dark. Before you head off, you can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows around the fire.

Suitable for adults and children but remember to wrap up warm, wear study footwear and bring a torch!

£6 per person, (under 3’s go free!) SPACES LIMITED SO BOOKING ESSENTIAL. https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.

Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.

Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

Is that sleigh bells we can hear in the distance? It’s nearly that time of year again! Kick off party season right, and join us for our Boozy Brunch & Christmas Day out at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on the 2nd of December.

Whether you want a Christmas day out with the Girls, or you’re looking for something a little bit different to do for your Work’s Christmas Party – we hope to see you along on the day!

What will be in store? – Brunch Buffet (with a Christmas twist of course!) – Lots of Cocktails – Pottery Painting and Christmas Craft Activities – A DJ (and lots of Dancing) Christmas Games – Stalls from local makers to help you get ahead with the Christmas Shopping

What’s Included in the Ticket Price? Unlimited trips to the Brunch Buffet – A Mimosa / Mocktail

Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.

Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.

The Friends of Hermitage Park have secured funding from the Supporting Communities Fund to enable a series of subsidised workshops to be organised over the next year. The first phase of the programme, three Botanical Art workshops and two Floral Design workshops, is being launched this autumn. Each of these workshops is limited to a maximum of 10 people for the Botanical Art Workshops at £20 per person and 16 people at £10 per person for the Floral Design workshops.

Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm – Plant Study with Creative Art
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and Jean Senior for plant study with creative art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-study-with-creative-art-tickets-698827019427?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 6th October 11-1pm Floral Design Workshop
Get ready to immerse yourself in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where you can indulge in your passion for floral design and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-design-workshop-tickets-700699088837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 21st October 10-12pm – Botanical Printmaking
Join Helensburgh Art hub and printmaker Maeve Dixon for Botanical Monoprinting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-printmaking-tickets-700684735907?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 11th November 1-3pm – Botanical Study
Join Helensburgh Art Hub and artist Rowena Comrie for this botanical study.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-study-tickets-700690302557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 7th December 11-1pm Festive Wreath Workshop
and Saturday 9th December 11-1pm
Join Nic from Fearless Robin for a Festive Wreath workshop using traditional sustainable methods and Scottish grown foliage with a long lasting and reusable moss base. Beautiful creations to bring some festive cheer to your door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-701611889047?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-wreath-workshop-tickets-717625726867

Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.

Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.

The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am.

12 September 2023 – Alexander Nasmyth 1758-1840, Painter and Polymath
10 October 2023 – The Romans who Shaped Britain
14 November 2023 – The Cities of the Hanseatic League
12 December 2023 – The Men who made Menswear
16 January 2024 – The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh
13 February 2024 – Boticelli’s Florence
12 March 2024 – A Potted History of Britain
9 April 2024 – Gold in Japanese Art: Sacred and Profane
14 May 2024 – The Cult of Gloriana: Art, music and personality at the court of the Virgin Queen
11 June 2024 – From Encaustic to Acrylic – how paint made art

Join RSPB Loch Lomond for an early morning walk through the wetlands. Thousands of geese roost overnight on the loch and surrounding areas. As you reach the shore at sunrise watch for the geese moving on from their overnight roosts and heading off to their daytime feeding spots.

Details of the meeting place and times will be sent out via email prior to the event and can vary slightly with sunrise and weather conditions. This event involves walking over uneven, muddy ground so wellington boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended. The walk is approximately 2.5 km each way. Please remember to wrap up well as it can be very chilly by the side of the loch.

Book online at https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

Make your visit to The Hill House extra special this December by booking your ticket to meet Mrs Claus! Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations. A Christmas gift is included with every purchase. Our café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.

Dates Sunday 3rd, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023.
Tickets Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child (+ Eventbrite booking fee) accompanied by a maximum of 2 adults.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Refunds are only offered under the very exceptional circumstances of a cancelled event. In this case money will be refunded via the original payment method. If there is anything we can do to further accommodate your visit, please get in touch with us on 01436 673900.