What’s on in Helensburgh & Lomond

Join Geilston Garden for a fun and hands-on Peony Plant Support Workshop with Jen from Woodhead Willow! Learn how to make a support for your beautiful flowering plants in this hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn about working with willow. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn something new and take home a beautiful structure for your garden. See you there!

We understand that everyone has unique abilities, and this workshop requires a degree of manual dexterity and hand strength.

Terms & Conditions

All tools and materials will be provided along with tea, coffee and biscuits! This workshop is suitable for 18+. Please be aware that this workshop will take place outdoors, so make sure to dress for the weather!

Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peony-plant-support-workshop-with-woodhead-willow-tickets-1270316363439

Helensburgh and District Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society run classes and dances from October to March. Full schedule at https://rscds-helensburgh.org.uk/ and dances held at Helensburgh Parish Church Hall or Cardross Parish Church Hall. Tickets £12

2024-2025 season
19 October 2-5pm, Ian Muir Duo, Helensburgh Parish Church Hall
9 November, 7.30-10.30pm Martainn Skene Duo, Helensburgh Parish Church Hall
14 December (Christmas Dance), 7.30-10.30pm Sandy Nixon Band, Cardross Parish Church Hall
11 January (Members Dance) 7.30-10.30pm Matthew Maclennan, Helensburgh Parish Church Hall
14 February (Charity Dance) 7.30-10.30pm Ian Muir Duo, Cardross Parish Church Hall
1 March (Nice and Easy Afternoon Dance in aid of Cancer Research UK) 2-5pm Best of the Bands, Helensburgh Parish Church Hall Tickets £8
25 March (Helensburgh Scottish Country Dance Club 75th Anniversary Dance) 7pm for 7.15pm-10.45pm Ian Muir Duo, Victoria Hall. Tickets £15

Plus Half day school and dance 5th April – classes 2-5pm, meal 5.30pm, dance 7.30-10.30pm. Book online, tickets £30 at https://rscds-helensburgh.org.uk/half-day-school-holder/

An unforgettable evening of live music, great vibes, and family-friendly fun at Helensburgh Civic Centre! With 6 amazing performances, this festival is set to bring the community together for a night of incredible tunes and good times.

Ticket Options (UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN):
Individual Ticket: £8 – Perfect for solo music lovers!
Family Ticket (4 people): £12 – Bring the whole crew and save!

Date: 5th April 2025 Time: 4PM – 9PM Location: Helensburgh Civic Centre. Expect fantastic local bands, a buzzing atmosphere, and great entertainment for all ages!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoreline-festival-tickets-1272925517489

We may not have access to The Tower at the moment, but that is not stopping us from creating some fun events and community engagement events over the next couple of months! This is our first and we are taking it “on The Road” to Dumbarton at The No Limits Brewery!

Just pop onto the train and 10-15mins later jump off at Dumbarton Central and walk to the No Limits Brewery just a couple of minutes away. At the Brewery the Save The Tower Team will chat about where we are in the process, hopefully even have some Scottish Land Fund News, how the Pledging initiative is going, sup a few libations and dream together about what the Tower can be for our community and the role we can all play in it…

Donna’s even promising to give us a song! Beer, Prosseco, Wine and Softies will be available! Come and join us for a couple of hours, have a catch-up and some fun and maybe raise a few £’s for STT!

Only Together Can We Save The Tower! Enjoy local beers, local music & a good blether. Raising money to Save The Tower. Other drinks for sale and a raffle too! Over 18s only. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beers-bubbles-and-blether-tickets-1297228909589

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, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.

September 10th 2024 The Classical Re-invented – The Brilliant Legacy Of Sir Christopher Wren By Ian Swankie
October 8th 2024 The Trials and Tribulations of Vincent Van Gogh as seen through his works by Carole Petipher
November 12th 2024 Matisse-Master of Colour by Lydia Bauman
10th December 2024 Gotta Dance: The Hollywood Musical by Colin Shindler
14th January 2025 A Renaissance Art in England: Henry V111. Elizabeth 1 and the Greenwich Armourers by Tobias Capwell
11th February 2025 The Wallace Collection: A Palace of Genius
11th March 2025 The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick
15th April 2025 Fashion, Feathers & Feminism: Women’s Fight for Change by Tessa Boase
13th May 2025 Painting Is Dead… Long Live Photography! by Aliki Braine
10th June 2025 Pierrot Heroes – The Evolution Of British Seaside Entertainment by Tony Lidington

Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! It’s £5 per trail plus booking fee, please book in advance https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-egg-trail-at-geilston-garden-tickets-1147868197679 Friday 18th April – Monday 21st April from 10am–4pm! (usual admission prices apply).

This year the Hill House will be running an egg-stra special Easter Egg Trail! Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! It’s £5 per trail plus booking fee for children to do the trail – please book in advance https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-egg-trail-at-the-hill-house-tickets-1147866522669 Friday 18th to Monday 21st April from 11am–3pm! (usual admission prices apply)

Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Events between 11am and 3pm on Saturday the 19th of April for a day of street food, entertainment and family fun! We are very excited to welcome you to Hermitage Park for this fabulous Easter event.

We will have: -A FREE Easter Egg Trail with Prizes -Street Food -Live Music -Activities -Rides and Bouncy Castle for Children …..and more!

We hope that you will join us. If you would like to register for the FREE Easter Egg Trail, please acquire a ticket via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-in-hermitage-park-easter-egg-trail-tickets-1242203115959

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

11 September Stan da Prato: Dwarf bulbs for gardens and greenhouse
9 October Nancy Stevens: The exceedingly curious tale of ‘ a curious herbal’, a book written by Elizabeth Blackwell
13 November Sally Morgan: Understanding soil and composting and peat free guidelines (Zoom talk)
8 Januar Colin Sherwood: Bees in the garden
12 February: Matthew Young: Progress at Linn Botanic Gardens
12 March Kevin Hughes from Cally Gardens: spring gardens in W Scotland
23 April AGM and spring bulb competition

The 35th Scottish Ramblers Gathering will be held in Rhu from Friday 25 to Monday 28 April 2025.

More details at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/register-ramblers-scotlands-gathering-2025

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: [email protected]

2024
1pm – Friday 25th October: Emma Baird – Violin, Ryan Corbett – Accordion
1pm – Friday 29th November: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello Stephen Adam – Piano
2025
1pm – Friday 24th January: Nicholas Wilks – Clarinet (Finzi Five Bagatelles, Brahms Sonata) Robert Bridge – Piano
6pm – Sunday 23rd February: Flutes Unlimited led by Andrea Kuypers (Note no sandwiches, drinks only!)
1pm – Friday 28th March: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano) (Mussorgsky Pictures, Debussy Images, Brahms op 118)
1pm – Friday 25th April: Sian Winstanley – Soprano, Stephen Adam – Piano
Following season:
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano

Table Booking is now open on Eventbrite £10.00 for a single table, £22.50 for a corner table (plus booking fee)

The PTA event is a great mix of stalls selling everything from cupboard clear outs to handmade artisan crafts. With over 60 stalls under one roof, we’ve got something for all tastes and budgets. Plus lots of family fun including tombola, crafting, games, and cake!  
Free entry. Table hire proceeds will go back to supporting school clubs. Contact [email protected]

Book a table https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hermitage-academy-pta-table-top-sale-and-spring-fair-tickets-1257022581379

Scotland’s National Rhododendron Show & Exhibition, Gibson Hall, Garelochead. Opens to Public at 12.00

SRS members and non-members are welcome to exhibit or attend the show. Whether you have a large established rhododendron collection or have only a few plants, we want you to take part ! There is plenty of help and advice on hand. Find out more at https://scottishrhododendronsociety.org.uk/rhododendron-show-2025/

Bring your furry friends along for a day packed with fun activities, exciting demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to meet other dog lovers.

What to expect:

Fun dog shows and competitions for all breeds and abilities (details to be announced soon!)
Expert advice from dog trainers and behaviourists
Stalls selling dog treats, toys, accessories, and more
Opportunities to meet different breeds & their proud owners
A fantastic day out for the whole family (dogs included!)

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure vibes! We’re bringing the best of techno, house, and dance to the Clyde’s waterfront at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre.

Headlined by Stephen Kirkwood – one of Scotland’s most exciting DJs and producers, this night promises high-energy techno, house, and trance. Special guest Michael Paterson, our very own Helensburgh legend! Supporting artists: The Lang Bros & JMCCAFF.

Street food will be available out front, so arrive early to grab some tasty snacks before the night kicks off at 7:30pm. Sound supplied by Blue Audio Indoor standing event | 18+

Tickets from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rave-on-the-clyde-tickets-1264010351989

The popular Geilston Garden ‘Sunday in the Garden’ Event will run throughout the season.
A wonderful opportunity to spend a relaxing afternoon taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden, enjoying the changes in colour and texture of the planting as the growing season proceeds. The kitchen garden providing produce and inspiration for fruit and vegetable growers and for those who just like to eat them! And so many fun and interesting paths and the play area for children to explore.
The Friends of Geilston tea and homemade cake stall will be serving from 12md – 4pm and each month there is musical entertainment by local choirs from 2.30pm

Sunday 4th June – Tartan Harmony
Sunday 6th July – Peninsula Choir
Sunday 7th September – Helensburgh Oratorio Choir
Sunday 5th October – Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra

Normal NTS garden entry charges apply. Entry free for NTS members, see NTS website for details of entry charges and membership.