Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to lulesOlist.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Jules Graham.
Glasgow
Activities And Fun
Maritime Myths Until Fri 13 Apr. 10am—5pm. £4.95 (£3.75). Free child with every adult: extra £2.50. The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. 100 Stobcross Road. 222 2513. Climb aboard for Easter fun. Own a Pony Until Fri 13 Apr. Times & prices vary. Linn Park Equestrian Centre. Linn Park. Sirnshill Road. 637 3096. Find out what it's like to own your own pony for a day. Booking essential.
Easter Dray Rides Until Sun 15 Apr. 1—3pm. 50p charity donation. Pollok Country Park. 2060 Pollokshaws Road. Leaving the Burrell Collection bus stop at regular intervals between l—3pm.
Dance Mix Thu 12. 19 & 26 Apr. 5.30pm & 6.30pm. £5. Gather In Glasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. ()7967 188513. Fun class covering street. pop and drama movement. Under 9s at 5.30pm. ages 10+ at 6.30pm. Animal Masks Fri 13 Apr. 1 lam—1pm & 2—4pm. Free. Burrell Collection. 2060 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. Complete the animal explorer challenge then make a mask to take home. Drop-in event. Pebble Bugs Sat 14 Apr. 1 1am & 2.30pm. Free. People's Palace. Glasgow Green. 271 2962. Create colourful pebble bugs to live and thrive in the exotic climes of the Winter Gardens.
Cockerel Mosaic Sat 14 Apr. 2—4pm. Free. Burrell Collection. 2060 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. Help to create a giant mosaic. Drop-in event.
Maryhill Community Family Fun Day Sun 15 Apr. noon—4pm. Free. Ruchill Park. 221 Firhill Road. 332 91 15. An aftemoon of family fun in the park. including a treasure hunt. races. rides. clowns. magicians. face painting and more.
Firefly Little Drama Mon 16 & Mon 23 Apr. 2.45pm. £4. Gather in Glasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. Creative session involving puppetry. storytelling and dance. Ages 3—5.
Theatrel'lub.co.uk Drama Workshops Sun 15 Apr. Sun lprn & 2.30pm. £10. Gather in Glasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. Weekly drama workshops for ages 7—12. Booking essential. Email steven@theatrehubcouk. Jam Kids Spring Workshops From Wed 18 Apr. Times and prices vary. Garscube Sports Complex. Maryhill Road. 330 5363. in association with Jam Kids. Glasgow University's Sport and Recreation Service are running a range of energetic and creative classes to keep little ones aged 2—12 years active this spring. Classes are weekly and run for l 1 weeks from W'd 18. Fri 20 or Mon 23 April. Booking essential. Go to www.gla.ac.uk/services/sport/ jam.htm for details.
Skillshops Sat 21 Apr. 1 1am. noon & 2.30pm. £25—£45. Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. Fun weekly drama. voice and movement sessions. Ages 5-7 years at I lam. ages 8—12 years at noon and 2.30pm. Week one of ten. Monday class also available.
Sculpture Adventure Sat 21 Apr. 2pm. £30. Glasgow Botanic Gardens. 730 Great Weslem Road. 334 2422. Five-week class exploring the nature of sculpture. Ages 3—12 years. Booking essential.
Scottish Opera Expressive Arts Classes Sat 21 Apr. Times vary.
£62»-£1 12 (£31—£56). Scottish Opera. 40 Edington Street. 332 9000. A hands-on opportunity for 3—14-year-olds to express themselves through the building blocks of opera. Week one of ten. For more information call 0870 4000 896. or go to www.scottishoperaco.uk.
The Great Wee Scottish Walks Sun 22 Apr. 1 1am. noon. lprn & 2pm. £5 (adults free). Glasgow Green. Greendyke Street. 0871 200 3940. Combining exercise with fundraising. these two mile walks are for primary school aged children and under.
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Family members are welcome to accompany the wee walkers. Go to www.greatweescottishwalk.com for further info and registration details.
Mus:c
Mini Music Makers Tue 24 Apr. 10am & l0.45am. £12 for six weeks. City Halls. Candleriggs. 353 8000. Fuel your little one‘s love of music with songs. games and simple rhymes. Ages 0—18 months at 10am and ages 18 months—3 years at 10.45am. Week one of six.
Theatre & Dance
Puppet Animation Festival 2007 Until Sat 21 Apr. Times and prices vary. 01224 575743. The UK's oldest and largest performing arts event for children continues. Find out what‘s on near you by going to wwwpuppetanimation.org. Anchors Away Sat 21 Apr. 2pm. £4.75 (£4.25). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre. 8—10 Balcarres Avenue. Kelvindale. 339 6185. Join Pirate Pete and Mr Giggles for fun on the high seas. Sea-themed outfits encouraged. Ages 3+.
02 . . . on Ice Wed 25 Apr. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). Braehead Arena. Kings lnch Road. 886 8300. Dorothy and co hit the ice in this show by Paisley Ice Dance Figure Skating Club. Email secretary @pidfscorguk or call ()7794 781701 (after 6pm) for tickets.
Books & Storytelling
Meet Daisy Sat 14 Apr. 1 lam—4pm. Free. Waterstone's. 153 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9105. The feathered star of Daisy to the Rescue — Daisy Duck by Jane Simmons makes an appearance. plus other activities. Tall Tales at the Tron Sat 21 Apr. 10—10.55am. £2 (one child + one carer). Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. Interactive storytelling session with movement. mime and props. Ages 3—5.
Edinburgh
Activities And Fun
Edinburgh International Science Festival Until Sun 15 Apr. Times and prices vary. Various venues. 524 9830. The ElSF‘s wondrous programme of shows, workshops. talks and tours continues. Go to www.sciencefestival.co.uk for details. Royal Museum Art Cart Until Mon 30 Apr. 10am—5pm. Free. Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street. 247 4422. Look out for the Art Cart with free materials that you can use to draw and colour pictures. Drop in event for all ages.
Happy Birthday Miffy! Until Sun 3 Jun. 10am—5pm: Sun 2—5pm. Free. National Library of Scotland. George IV Bridge. 226 4531. A celebration of the work of Dick Bruna. featuring art work and interactive material.
Art Cart: View from the Inside Until Sun 2] ()ct. 10am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm. Free. City Art Centre. 2 Market Street. 529 3993. Stacked full of fresh ideas and art materials. the Art Cart is available for visitors of all ages.
National Pet Month Animal Workshops Sat 14 8; Sat 21 Apr. 10am-hum. £4 per session. Gorgie City Fann. 51 Gorgie Road. 337 4202. Leam how to care for your favourite pet. Ages 8--l6. Booking essential. ask for the Pet Lodge when calling.
Art 8 Stories Sat 14 Apr. l0am & noon. £4 (£1.50—£2). North Edinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. Help bring much-loved children's stories to life. Ages 1—3 years at 10am; 3-5 years at noon. Singing Streets Sat 14 Apr. 1 lam. noon & 2pm. £4 (£3). Scottish Storytelling Centre. 43-45 High Street. 556 9579. A family join-in session featuring traditional street-games and songs from around Scotland. Part of Ceilidh Culture.
The Great Wee Scottish Walks Sun 15 Apr. 1 lam. noon. lprn & 2pm. £5 (accompanying adults free). lnverleith Park. Arboretum Place. 0906 3020316. See Glasgow. Glasgow Green. 22 Apr. Floating Flutterbys and Drifting Dragonflies Mon 16 Apr. 10am—noon & 12.30—2.30pm. £4. lauriston Castle.
CHILDREN'S MUSIC FARMER JASON St Serf's, Edinburgh, Sun 15 Apr
With their infectious rhythms and catchy lyrics, Farmer Jason’s songs have a wide appeal. But even he was surprised by the interest his 00s generated. As the Farmer’s alter ego, Jason Ringenberg, explains. ‘It seems adults are into Farmer Jason just as much as kids,’ he says. ‘In Spain, long-haired Harley riders will buy Farmer Jason CDs. I tell them they’re for children but they say
“No, Farmer Jason rocks!” Go figure.’
Ringenberg spent the 19805 pioneering his brand of punk/country fusion with former band, Jason and the Scorchers. Going solo in 1999, Ringenberg still toured for half the year, leaving behind two children who missed their daddy. In a bid to keep his memory alive while out on the road, he invented Farmer Jason and recorded a few songs for his daughters and their friends to enjoy. The rest, as they say, is history. ‘Farmer Jason’ now tours more extensively and sells more 005 than Ringenberg
The Farmer’s first CD, A Day At The Farm has been a hit with under 105 across the globe. But while some of Ringenberg’s grown-up material finds its way into his kids shows, and vice versa, the songwriter knows how to target his audience. ‘The biggest difference is that with kids, the songs must have a catchy hook,’ says Ringenberg. ‘The music is what they primarily relate to, and if they won’t sing along, you’ve failed.’
Released to coincide with his UK tour, Rockin’ In The Forest is the latest Farmer Jason outpouring. A fun, country rock album with tracks such as ‘Punk Rock Skunk’ and ‘Ode To A Toad’. ‘My goal is to entertain the kids and their parents,’ says Ringenberg. ‘But 1 also want to teach them little lessons about ecology, nature and the outdoors.’ (Kelly Apter)
9 Cramond Road South. 529 3%}. Mat-t-
mobiles inspired by the castle‘s pretty Japanese pond. Booking essential. Saturday Drama Classes Sat 21 Apr—Fri 1 Jun. 10am & ll.45am. £3. Southside Community Centre. 1 l7
Nicolson Street. 667 0484. New weekly
class covering games. improvisation. movement and voice work. Ages 8 1(1 years. 10am; 1 1—12 years. 1 1.4521111.
Music, Dance & Stories Sat 21 Apr.
10am & 11.30am. £4 (£1.50 £2). North
; Edinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court.
315 2151. Creative sessions packed with music. movement and storytelling. First session ages 2- 3. second ages 4- 6.
. First Impressions: Georges Seurat ; Sat 21 Apr. | lam & lprn. £4 (£1.50 £2). : North Edinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell
Court. 3l5 2151. Go dotty learning about the work of the famous impressionist. Ages 3—-6 years at I lam. ages 7+ at iptn.
Music Farmer Jason Sun 15 Apr. 1.45pm. £5.
St Serfs Church Hall. 280 Ferry Road. 08700 600 100. A special children's show for ages 3 7 from alt.country star Jason Ringenberg. See review. above.
Theatre & Dance
Puppet Animation Festival 2007 l'ntil Sat 21 Apr. Times and prices vary. ()1224 575743. See Glasgow. Theatre & Dance.
Books & StOrytelling
Vivian French Perfect Princess Party Sat 14 Apr. 10.30am. Free. W11 Smith. Shopping Centre. 0845 373 5888. Calling all budding princesses for a day of fun activities. including readings by Vivian l-‘rench. author of Princess Megan and [/H’ .llugieu/ 'liuru.
Cathy Cassidy Wed 25 Apr. 4pm. Free. W11 Smith. Gyle Shopping Centre. 339 8855. ('assidy brings the l'i'lClltlSlllp Festival Van to town sign copies of her new title. Sum/(1e (ii/1’ friends/tip I'eslivul.
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