PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE
Central Box Office @ Paisley Arts Centre 0141 887 1010 Monday - Friday 9.15am - 4.45pm, (opens in a new window) Events in Paisley: Rumpelstiltskin and the Fairytale Laundry Friday 9 April 2pm Paisley Arts Centre £5 BOOK NOW Ages 4+ The Fairytale Laundry is where - after a story is told - all the clothes, the knights and their armour, and the moon and the stars go for a bit of a polish. There's so much work to be done! But who should turn up but Rumpelstiltskin, a funny wee man who is always ready to give a helping hand. It just so happens that most of the washing is from his story. With a cast of clothes pegs, a bulging wash basket and the odd colourful sock, Ailie Cohen - the Mistress of the Laundry - returns with this very successful production that audiences all over the UK and abroad have greatly enjoyed. Finbar Furey Thurs 15 and Fri 16 April 7.30pm Paisley Arts Centre £12 (£10 conc) BOOK NOW Finbar Furey comes to Paisley Arts Centre as part of his ‘Unplugged Smile’ UK tour. A true folk and Celtic music legend, and 3 times world champion of uilleann pipes, Finbar is best known as lead singer of ‘The Fureys’. He is also widely known for his vocal contribution of ‘New York Girls’ in the hit film ‘Gangs of New York.’ This fantastic performance includes some of the hits of his past such as Sweet Sixteen and Lonesome Boatman, and some great new songs. This will be a wonderful evening of Irish folk music not to be missed. The Water Kelpie of Loch Ness Saturday 17 April Paisley Arts Centre 2pm £5 BOOK NOW Ages 5 - 12 This is a tale about one man’s quest to seek out the Loch Ness monster or water kelpie - which in darker ancient times has been terrorising the local countryside. He outwits the shape-shifting water horse and takes away its powers, but in doing so he inherits strong and magical abilities of his own! A new production from one of Scotland’s leading companies using soundscapes inspired by Gaelic song, gentle and engaging storytelling, beautifully created puppets and striking animation. ‘It was brilliant. The children were all completely taken in.....the whole experience was uplifting.’ Librarian, Dundee City Council The Johnny Cash Story Tuesday 20 April Paisley Town Hall 7.30pm £12 (£10 conc) BOOK NOW Johnny Cash fans will not want to miss this fantastic show! Since appearing on BBC television aged 14 singing ‘The Tennessee Flat Top Box’, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life. Accompanied by ‘The Lazy Boys’ he perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash, performing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, and Sunday Morning Coming Down. “Tenderness and fun, style and verve .and oh, what songs!” The Financial Times Exhibitions and Activities Exhibition: A Celebration of Science Until Sat 8 May Paisley Musuem £Free 2010 sees the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Society, the organisation dedicated to furthering scientific knowledge through experiments and discussions. The society continues to honour those who have made a substantial contribution to their chosen subject by electing them Fellows of the Royal Society. This exhibition will take a look at elected Fellows from Renfrewshire, giving a brief overview of their lives and scientific achievements. Artefacts relating to the Fellows and their sciences will be on display and there will be some hands-on interactive science experiments to try out! Activities: Design a Postcard for Paisley Museum Fri 2 - Sun 18 April Over the Easter holidays, we are inviting kids aged 5-12 to design a postcard. We'll pick a winning design to go on sale in Paisley Museum's gift shop! Simply pop into the museum and get drawing! Activities: Fashion Workshop Tue 13 - Thu 15 April Ages 8-16 Booking necessary - call 0141 887 1010 Learn how to make clothing, jewellery, and accessories from unwanteditems at this free workshop. Please note that spaces are limited. |
Finlaystone Country Estate
April 2010 Charity Garden Open Day in aid of Erskine Sunday 11th April (membership void 2pm 4pm) Easter School Holiday Specials At 2pm the Rangers will be organising fun filled events aimed at children aged between 5 &10 years old who must be accompanied by an adult. Tues 6th April Ramble with a Ranger Weds 7th Discovering Minibeasts Thurs 8th Totem Poles Tues 13th Den Building Weds 14th Recycling crafts Pirates Paradise Sun 25th April 1pm 4pm Fun & games with the Finlaystone Pirates. Fancy dress welcome! May 2010 Scarecrows Sun 2nd May 11am 4pm Bring along your old clothes to make scarecrows Guided walk ‘Bluebells & Azaleas’ Sun 16th May 1pm 3pm A chance to see the colourful display in the woods & gardens Beautiful Butterflies Sun 23rd May 2pm 4pm Celebrate ‘International BioDiversity Day’ by learning about and hunting for these spectactular creatures. Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Dolls’ Tea Party Sun 30th May 1pm 4pm Bring teddy or dolly and a picnic for a special tea party. Puppet & magic shows will ensure fun and there will be games for all. International BioDiversity Day Sun 23rd May 2pm 4pm Celebrate ‘International BioDiversity Day’ by learning about and hunting for these spectactular creatures. June 2010 Guided walk - ‘Northern Frontiers’ Sat 5th June 11am 3pm A Ranger led 8 mile guided walk as part of Renfrewshire Council’s ‘Go Renfrewshire’ access fortnight. Steep climbs involved and packed lunch required. Kite Day Sun 20th June 1pm 4pm Celebrate Father’s Day by making a kite or bringing your own to fly on the lawns overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Additional charge of £1for materials used. Craft Fair Sat/Sun 26/27th June 11am to 4pm PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION If you're in Paisley High Street check out the windows of the old learning centre in the corner of the High Street and New Street. Some amazing photos to be seen by the current intake of NQ students at Reid Kerr College
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