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DEEP SEA WORLD What is it?
Dah-duh. Dah-duh. Dah-duh dah- duh dah-duh . . .
That was a textual rendering of the Jaws theme, right? Right! Because this fortnight we're focusing on Scotland’s own shark haven, Deep Sea World!
You’re chipper today We just really, really like sharks. and at Deep Sea World you can dive with them, if you book in advance. Anyway. we’re not just recommending them because they let you get up close and moderately personal with Selachimorphas. What we're really excited about is their Underwater Tunnel. It’s one of the longest in the world. you know.
And can members of the public actually go into this tunnel? They can. It's made of clear, reinforced acrylic (the same material NASA make spaceships out of), holds back over a million gallons of water, and runs the length of the aquarium: 112 metres. Visitors can walk through and see the fish (and sharks) swimming around from the bottom up.
This shark thing of yours? It’s scaring me It's not all shark-life, you know. There are two seal pools where they look after any injured pups found in the River Forth. there are rock—pools full of crabs and starfish. a collection of the world’s deadliest frogs, and a whole pool full of red- bellied piranha.
Anything else we need to know? Well, it’s open almost every day of the year, and we recommend going early in the morning to really get a day's worth of activities and demonstrations. Oh. and watch out if you're going with small children: the exit is right through the toyshop . . .
Yikes. How do I get there? Follow signs for the Forth Road Bridge from Edinburgh, or catch a train to North Queensferry. Once you’re over the bridge. Deep Sea World is clearly signposted. and it’s a short walk from the station. I Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife. 01383 411880, wwwdeepseaworldeom
34 THE LIST 9—23 Jul 2009
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to sporteiistcomk for sport or amundtownelistcomk for all other events. Listings compiled by Suzanne Black.
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Glasgow
Activities 8 Events
FREE The Pudding Shop Tue 14
& 21 Jul. 7pm. The Flying Duck. 7 Renfrew Court. 572 ()100. See Hitlist. Glasgow Tigers Speedway Sun 12 & 19 Jul. 4pm. £14 (£6—£10).Ashfie1d Stadium. Saracan Park. 404 Hawthom Street. 336 4800. Watch fast-paced motorbike action. on bikes that have no brakes. Yes. that sounds very dangerous to us. too. Alien Wars Until Sun 30 Aug. 5—10pm; Fn' & Mon 2.30—10pm; Sat/Sun noon—10pm. £10.95 (£8; under 16s £6.50). The Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 1000. Terrifying total reality experience Alien Wars returns to its spiritual home at The Arches.
Glasgow Cabaret Festival Until
Sun 12 Jul. times vary. Prices vary. Various venues. See Hitlist FREE Summer Programme Until Tue 4 Aug (not Sun/Mon). times vary. Glasgow Women's Library. 2nd Floor, 81 Pamie Street. A whole host of activities to while away rainy days (or sunny onesl): Arts & Crafts Sessions (Mon 13. Mon 20 & Mon 27 Jul); Film Screening (Tue 14 Jul); Workshops (Tue 21 Jul & Tue 4 Aug); ()utings (Tue 28 Jul & Mon 3 Aug). Phone 0141 552 8345 for more info. FREE The Wee Wondrous Wor1d ot Campsie Glen Thu 9 Jul. 2—3.30pm. Mugdock Country Park. Craigallian Road. Milngavie. 956 6100. Discover the world of Campsie Glen‘s tiniest residents — the ones that live under rocks. and in clumps of moss and grass. Meet at Clachan of
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Campsie car park.
FREE Forensic Night Thu 9 Jul. 7.30—9pm. Oxfam Bookshop. 330 Byres Road. 338 6185. CSI Las Vegas. Miami. New York . . . Glasgow? Find about the different techniques used in forensic science. Part of the (ltfum Bun/Jest. Tantra Taster Days Sat 1 1 & Sun 12 Jul. 10am—7pm. £50. Glasgow Chi Yoga Centre. Glassford Street. 07968 665729. A chance to experience Tantra and the work of Shaki Tantra. in a workshop which is suitable for beginners. Bring a sarong. a feather and water. Sat is for women; Sun is for women. men and couples.
Garden Walk Sat 1 1 Jul. 2.30pm. Included in admission: £5.50 (£4.50; family ticket £10/15). Greenbank Garden. Flenders Road. Clarkston. 0844 493 2201.
Seasonal gardening tips and a round-up of
what‘s going on in the garden this month. FREE Ferns and Grasses for Beginners Wed 15 Jul. 7—8.3()pm. Mugdock Country Park. Craigallian Road. Milngavie. 956 6100. Tramp around Mugdock‘s beautiful ancient woodland and see if you can identify some plant species, with a little help from the rangers. Meet at South Lodge car park.
FREE Science Evening Wed 15 Jul. 7.30—9pm. Oxfam Bookshop. 330 Byres Road. 338 6185. Dr Carol Trager-Cowan. a reader in nanoscience at Strathclyde University. gives us an insight into Glasgow and science. Part of the (lifam Boo/(fest.
Mackintosh Summer Art School: Life Model Drawing Thu 16 & 23 Jul. 6—8pm. £45 (£39). Mackintosh Church. Queen‘s Cross. 870 Garscube Road. 946 6600. The first of three workshops focusing on the human fomi with a life model and a tutor for guidance. All art materials and refreshments supplied. Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Day Fri 17 Jul. noon —5pm. £3 suggested donation. Holmwood House. 61—63 Netherlee Road. Cathcart. 0844 493 2204. Take a tour of the kitchen garden and pick
l Power/eague, Kennedy Street, Glasgow, Sun 79 Jul.
up a few tips for growing your own vegetables and herbs.
Exhibitions
Doctor Who Exhibition Until Mon 4 Jan 2010. 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun
1 1am—5pm. £7.50 (£4.50; family ticket £18). Kelvingrove An Gallery & Museum. Argyle Street. (‘alling all Whovians: a galaxy of Doctor-related material will be on display in Kelvingrove. from props to costumes. (‘ome face to face with Daleks. (‘ybermen. Sontarans and the God with nary a sonic screwdriver to fend them off. Tickets from www.Sli(‘xtra.com or 08444 815816.
The Clyde: Films of the River 1912-1971 Until Sun 20 Sep. 10.30am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm; Tue
1 1am-5pm. £4 (£1.50-£2; free on Saturdays). The Lighthouse. 11 Mitchell
Lane. 221 6362. Exhibition about the
River (‘lyde and its connections with the people of Glasgow featuring a specially selected collection of documentary and amateur films. all made between 1912 and 1971.
FREE Fluers Exhibition Sat 18 Jul—Mon 28 Sep. 10am-6pm; Fri & Sun
1 lam-5pm. People's Palace & Winter Gardens. Glasgow Green. 271 2962. The Glasgow-based Scottish (‘artoon Art Studio presents around 60 caricatures of well known Scottish faces. from Rikki Fulton to Frankie Boyle.
Spon
Homeless World Cup Charity 5-a- side Tournament Sun 19 Jul. 3pm. £50 team entry donation. Powerleague. Kennedy Street. 847 5565. See picture caption. below.
Talks
FREE Critical Applause 5: Ryan Gander Thu 16 Jul. 7pm. 'I‘icketed. C(‘A. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. The intemationally acclaimed artist. Ryan Gander. returns to Scotland for his first performance since Becks Futures at (‘(‘A in 2005. Ages 15+.
A charity footie tournament for
teams of 5—7 players in aid of The Homeless World Cup Foundation (the cup takes place in Milan this year). Email: info@powerleague.co.uk or call