What's on in Helensburgh and Lomond, the Gateway to Argyll

Plastic Free Helensburgh are running a range of events as part of the UK-wide Great Big Climate Week. Events are free, but please visit their Eventbrite page to book. Events include:

Writing Workshop for young people by Isla Wynter
Craftivism & Crochet – Sew Silly Lily
Love Food Hate Waste
Ditching Disposables – Zero Waste Scotland – Miriam Adcock
Helping you save energy at home
Knitting – Paper Chains – Helensburgh Art Hub
Sustainable (ish)Green Parenting – Jen Gale – Plastic Free Helensburgh
Anote’s Ark – Film Night – Take one Action- Plastic Free Helensburgh
Intro to Electric Vehicles – Home Energy Scotland
‘You Don’t Want This’ – Photography exhibition Kathryn Polley

Rosneath Castle Park are holding a coffee morning to assist in raising funds for Macmillan Cancer support. They will be holding a whole weekend to raise money with morning rolls, tea and coffee available for all coming into reception and checking in and out. The main coffee morning will be held on the Saturday (25th) with tea, coffee and cake available in return for a donation. All donations of cakes are welcomed, please do let them know if you are able to assist. (please list ingredients used). They’ll also have entertainment in the evenings!

Plus, they are also hosting a Zorb weekend at the Funzone on Saturday and Sunday – £4 per child per day!

Learn bush-craft techniques and create your own bread with baker and silversmith Hariett Jenkins in the Forage, Fire, Feast workshop. For Young People at 10:30-12:30 for P5-7 at 14:00-16:00

Create your own wearable headpiece inspired by local bird species with David Sherry.
Local Bird Species Headpiece for Family groups at 10:30-12:30 for P3-5 at 14:00-16:00

Free tickets, book online at www.covepark.eventbrite.com

Argyll & Bute will be offering a digital programme of events as part of Doors Open Day 2021. The following will also be open to visit:

Historic Kilmun church graveyard, ruined tower and mausoleum will be open
25 September 2021 (10:00-16:00)
26 September 2021 (12:00-16:00)
https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/places/argyll-bute/historic-kilmun/

Hermitage Park War Memorial, 25-26 September 2021 (09:00-17:00)

This year there are 2 activities at the Faerie Trail! The Scary Faerie Trail is suitable for all ages and is a spooky (child friendly!) Halloween trail around specially designed and seasonally decorated trails in the woodland of Luss, Loch Lomond. Using an activity guide book, work out the clues to make your way around each point of the trail and solve the mystery of the Pumpkin Patch Faerie! Finish at the pop-up Faerie Cafe on Luss Games Field for take-away drinks, and explore the Faeries’ Pumpkin Patch.

The Loch Lomond Halloween Encounter is for age 8+ only. The Loch Lomond Foresters have been trapped by the magic of the eerie woods. Join them as they escape this ancient woodland, enchanted by day and haunted by night… Encounter unearthly forest dwellers on your way through the woods, terrified by tales of ancient trolls, furious faeries and expelled elves who dwell in the dark. Light effects, sound, illusions and spooky scenes will shock and surprise you on your way…
Finish at the haunted Pumpkin Patch where you can choose to purchase your own pumpkin and hot drinks.

Running throughout October, find out more by visiting the Faerie Trail website for full booking information

Harpist Pippa Reid-Foster will stage an evening of contemporary music at Cove Burgh Hall. Pippa will be performing a programme comprising her own compositions together with the work of three other composers.

All music being performed will be in the minimalist style. Besides her own works, she will be performing pieces by; Ludovico Einaudi, Philip Glass and Max Richter. These composers have been a huge inspiration to Pippa’s musical journey. Pippa will be playing the concert harp and the Clarsach – Scottish harp during the performance. Doors Open 7.15pm, Bar and Raffle.