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EASTER LET S GO EASTER Let s Go Easter is a fun, Easter inspired selection of events and activities for children and young people across North Lanarkshire. From arts and crafts to reading, music and acting, we have something for everyone! Keep up to date with all activities via culturenl.co.uk @Culture_NL /CultureNL 2

CONTENTS We have activities and events happening across North Lanarkshire. Read on to discover what s happening in each area EASTER Airdrie...4 Bellshill...6 Chryston & Stepps... 7 Coatbridge...9 Cumbernauld, Kilsyth & Moodiesburn... 12 Motherwell, Newarthill, Cleland, Shotts, Wishaw & Newmains... 15 What s on in Theatres & Concert Halls...25 Venue Directory... 27 3

AIRDRIE AIRDRIE LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Airdrie Library, phone 01236 758072. Easter and Spring Crafts Refreshments included Monday 3 April & Monday 10 April 1.30pm 2.30pm All Welcome 4

CHAPELHALL LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Chapelhall Library phone 01236 750099. Easter Bonnet Bonanza Thursday 6 April 3pm 4pm 6-12 yrs 1 Pop along and create a fabulous Easter bonnet or top hat to bring in the spring in style! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Easter Crafty Creations Thursday 13 April 3pm 4pm 6-12 yrs 1 Make your own spring trinkets and pictures for someone special. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. 5

BELLSHILL, NEW STEVENSTON & VIEWPARK BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Bellshill Cultural Centre phone 01698 346770. Easter Arts Boot Camp Stomping good fun! Monday 3 April Friday 7 April 10am 4pm Mon - Thurs 12pm - 8pm Fri 6-12 yrs 60 Come and join us for a fun week of drama, drawing and all things arty. We will create crazy characters and outrageous storylines and an award winning performance for your family and friends to enjoy! To book a place call our box office on 01698 403 120. Easter Eggstravaganza Tuesday 4 April 2pm 3pm 5 12 yrs 1/ 50p Kids Card Go on a treasure hunt, play games and have some craft fun too! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Please call early to book this activity. 6

CHRYSTON & STEPPS CHRYSTON LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Chryston Library phone 01236 856 281. Maker Station Thursday 13 April 2pm 4pm Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult Prices from 1/ 50p Kids Card Let Easter be your kids inspiration to go craft daft at our Maker Station. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. STEPPS LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Stepps Library phone 01236 638555. Springtime Crafts drop- in session Friday 7 April 2pm 4pm Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult Prices from 1/ 50p Kids Card Get inspired by spring and enjoy holiday crafts at our drop-in session. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. 7

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COATBRIDGE COATBRIDGE LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Coatbridge Library phone 01236 856444. Easter Bookbug: Teddy Bears Picnic Monday 3 April & Tuesday 4 April 10am 10.45am 0-3 yrs If you go down to the woods today you might end up at our Teddy Bears Picnic! Grab your teddy and join us round the blanket for songs, stories and lots of fun. Lego Club - Taster Session Tuesday 4 April 2pm 3pm 4+ yrs Let s get building! Join us for a fun, taster session to create and construct! Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Appy Ever After Thursday 6 April 2pm 3pm 7+ yrs 1/ 50p Kids Card Learn how to use some of the apps available for tablets or phones to create your own story or animation! Tablet devices will be supplied. Suitable for ages 7 +. Springtime Crafts Drop- in session Wednesday 12 April 2pm 4pm Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult Prices from 1/ 50p Kids Card Get inspired by spring and enjoy some fun holiday crafts at our drop in session. For more information call: 01236 856444. 9

SUMMERLEE MUSEUM OF SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL LIFE SUMMERLEE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life phone call 01236 638 460. Toys through Time 5 & 12 April 11am 4pm Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult Play free, crafts Try out 20th century toys; from board to video games, outdoors and indoors. See how play has changed over a hundred years. You can opt to also make your own toy to take home. Suitable for all ages. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Playin Oot 3, 7, 10, 14 April 11am 4pm What did your granny and grandad do for fun in the days before the internet? They played outside! We ll show you how it was done with old-school street games! So you can leave the electronics indoors, while you enjoy the great outdoors. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Try your Hand at Casting 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 April 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm (7th April 1pm only) 4 yrs+ 5 In Victorian times Coatbridge was known as the Iron Burgh producing iron products that were famous the world over. From boats to trains, beds and games, the Victorians made everything from iron using casting as a common technique. To honour this skill, we will teach you how to make a mould and cast a perfect reproduction of your chosen object. Then you can take the cast home to keep! Please book a place on the day at reception. Train Time 4, 5, 11, 12 April 10:30am 0-5 yrs Come along to All Aboard! - our terrific train exhibition - for a session of rail rhymes and stories that will bring the show to life! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. 10

SUMMERLEE MUSEUM OF SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL LIFE SUMMERLEE PHOTOMEDIA STUDIO Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Summerlee Photomedia Studio please call 01236 632 828. Fantasy Animation 4-5 April (two day workshop) 11am 2pm each day 8-13 yrs 15 Film history is awash with great fishy characters, such as Nemo and Little Mermaid. Now it s your chance to create your own aquatic character in this two day workshop. Guided by an animation artist, you will bring your fish character to life and complete the animation by adding sound. So dive right in! Superheroes Animation with Lego 10 & 12 April 11am 3pm 8-13 yrs 10 In this one day workshop you will explore the world of superheroes using Lego, led by an animation artist. During the day you will create your own backdrops and sets, adding characters, before bringing your story to life with animation sound and music. 11

CONDORRAT, CUMBERNAULD, KILSYTH & MOODIESBURN CUMBERNAULD MUSEUM Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Cumbernauld Museum phone 01236 638 462. Weaving for Beginners Wednesday 5 April 10:30am 12:30pm Try out some traditional skills and weave your own bug or bookmark. Younger children will require some assistance for this activity. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. We Built This City Wednesday 12 April 11am 3pm Cumbernauld is the town that is famous for being built from scratch. If you could build your own new town, what would you put in it? Dream up your ideal town, model your fantasy home and take home a model. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. CUMBERNAULD LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Cumbernauld Library phone 01236 618190. Easter Craft Creations Thursday 6 April 10am-12pm 5-12 yrs 1+ per item Join us for some fabulous Easter crafts. Paint your own cute ceramic bunny or create some wonderful woollen friends. No need to book it s a drop in session. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 12

CUMBERNAULD LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Cumbernauld Library phone 01236 618 190. Easter Trees Thursday 13 April 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5-12 yrs Come along, make and decorate your own Easter tree. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. To book phone 01236 618 190. KILSYTH LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Kilsyth Library phone 01236 632880. Easter Bookbug Fun - songs and rhymes with Easter themes Tuesday 4 April 10am -11am 0-3 yrs Hop down to Kilsyth Library and join us for a Easter themed Bookbug session. No need to book. Easter Craft Fun Wednesday 12 April 2.30pm -3.30pm 6-12 yrs 1 or 50p with Kids Card Discount Make your own card for someone special at Easter. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. 13

MOODIESBURN LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book a place please contact Moodiesburn Library phone 01236 856 295. Easter Wreaths Monday 10 April 2.30pm - 3.30pm 5-12 yrs 1/ 50p Kids Card Brighten up your house with a hand-made Easter wreath; crafted with friends at the library. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Easter Bookbug Fun - songs and rhymes with Easter themes Tuesday 11 April 2pm - 2.45pm 0-3 yrs Hop down to Moodiesburn library and join us for a special Easter themed Bookbug session. No need to book. MOTHERWELL, NEWARTHILL, CLELAND, SHOTTS, WISHAW & NEWMAINS MOTHERWELL LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Motherwell Library phone: 01698 332 626. Sew Easy Stitch Craft Workshop Day Wednesday 12 April 10am 3pm 8+yrs 12 Join our sewing tutor for a full-on day of stitching and making. We re celebrating all things spring in this one-day workshop. We will teach you how to sew your own bunting using brilliant coloured fabrics and cool patterns. Suitable for boys and girls. Bring a packed lunch/snack. 14

SUMMERLEE S EASTER EGG-TRAVAGANZA A CRACKING FAMILY DAY OUT Join us for a giant Easter egg hunt, Easter animals, fairground rides, arts and crafts, soft play and more! Sunday 16 and Monday 17 April 10am - 5pm 01236 638460 culturenl.co.uk/summerlee Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge ML5 1QD CultureNL Limited is a registered Scottish charity number SC043891. Company number SC435540 15

NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book an activity at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre phone 01698 274590. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult with the exception of pre- booked workshops. Clay Pot Moulding Saturday 1 April 11am 4pm Be inspired by our Art of Literature exhibition and mould your own clay pot to take home. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Design a Knights Shield Monday 3 April 11am 3pm Design and make a shield like those worn by Knights of the Round Table. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Canvas Painting Tuesday 4 April 11am 3pm Spring into action and paint a canvas to brighten up the day. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Ceramic Tile Decorating Wednesday 5 April 11am 3pm Try your hand at design with this ceramic tile decorating workshop. All the materials are provided and tiles can be taken home. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Pictures and Patterns Thursday 6 April 11am 3pm Design and print your own picture or pattern like the illustrations in our exhibition. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Younger children may need some assistance with this activity. 16

Airdrie Town Hall Sunday 2 April, 11am and 2pm Tickets 12 Adult, 10 Concession / 40 for 2 Adults / 2 Concession A thoroughly entertaining family day out To book call 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 17

NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book an activity at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre phone 01698 274590. Jewellery Bead Making Friday 7 April 11am 3pm Create your own jewellery beads for a necklace or bracelet. Younger children will require some assistance for this activity. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Wooly Weaving Saturday 8 April 11am 4pm Using simple looms, learn how to weave and create a bug or a bookmark to take home. There s no need to book for this activity, simply drop in during the times listed above. Younger children may need some assistance with this activity. Plant and Paint Monday 10 April 11am 3pm We re welcoming springtime with painting, planting and potting. Come decorate your own pot before planting it with a sunflower! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Clay Animals Tuesday 11 April 11am 3pm Use air drying clay to get inspired and make a spring animal to take home. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. 18

NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book an activity at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre phone 01698 274590 Grass-head monster Wednesday 12 April 11am 3pm Create your own little monster, by sowing grass seeds and watching them grow in your monster s head over the coming weeks. There s no need to book for this activity, simply drop in during the times listed above. Easter Egg Pattern Printing Thursday 13 April 11am 3pm Roll up; roll up for Easter Egg pattern printing fun! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Storytelling Tuesday 4 & 11 April 10.30am - 11.00 am per child (accompanying adults are free) Turn that TV off and enjoy some interactive storytelling with other kids! Pull up a chair and we ll wow you with tales of knights, castles, daring and dragons. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Traditional Toys and Games Saturday 1 Monday 17 April (except Sundays) 10am 4pm Enjoy the fresh air with traditional children s games, such as hoolahoops and skittles in our back garden and Towdabout children s play area. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. 19

NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book an activity at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre phone 01698 274590. Climb Thru Time Explorer Backpacks Saturday 1 Monday 17 April (except Sundays) 9.30am - 4.30pm All ages are welcome Get your free themed explorer packs and join our Climb Thru Time exhibition trail. Dress up, try our quiz sheet and explore mystery objects as you learn about the local history. Backpacks available from reception- just ask. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Easter Egg Trail Sunday 1 Monday 17 April (except Sundays) 9.30am 4.30pm Follow our egg trail around the museum and hunt for clues to solve the puzzle. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Knights School Thursday 6 April 10.30am- 12.00pm 5-12 yrs 5 Learn to be a hero like the Knights of the Round Table. Try on some replica medieval armour, take part in a jousting competition and lay siege to a castle. Also make your own shield to take home. Places are limited- please call the centre to book. Easter Bonnet Making 14, 15 & 17 April 11am 3pm Pop along and create a fabulous Easter bonnet or top hat to bring in the spring in style! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Family Film Screenings 7, 8, 14 & 15 April 10.30am- 12.30pm Join us for family cinema showings including: Disney s Brave on Friday 7, Night at The Museum on Saturday 8, Rise of the Guardians on Friday 15 and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Saturday 16 of April. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Glasgow Style Printmaking & Painting Thursday 13 April 10.30am- 12.00pm 5-12 yrs 5 Inspired by our Art of Literature exhibition, learn about the Glasgow Girls style, try out some of the techniques and trends of the time and produce some beautiful artwork to take home. Places are limited- please call the centre to book. 20

WISHAW LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book an activity at Wishaw Library phone: 01698 524960. Bookbug Easter Fun Saturday 1 April 11am 11.30am 0 4 yrs Read and rhyme with spring stories and songs. Easter Eggstravaganza Tuesday 4 April 2017 2pm 4pm 5 10 yrs 1/ 50p Kids Card Come and help decorate the Library window with your hand made Easter eggs, daffodils and chicks. Call Wishaw Library on 01698 524960 to book, as places are limited. Bookbug Easter Fun Wednesday 5 April 10.30am 11am 0 4 yrs Time is subject to change due to large numbers. Please check spaces with library on 01698 524960. Bookbug Easter Fun Friday 7 April 10am 10.45am (18 months +) 11am 11.45am (0 18 months) Bookbug Easter Fun Saturday 8 April 11am 11.30am 0 4 yrs Easter Treasure Hunt Thursday 13 April 2pm 4pm 5 10 yrs 1/ 50p Kids Card Come along and take part in an Easter treasure hunt and crafts. Call Wishaw Library on 01698 524960 to book, as places are limited. 21

NEWARTHILL LIBRARY NEWARTHILL LIBRARY Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Newarthill Library phone 01698 732033. Springtime Story & Rhyme Time Thursday 6 April 10am -11am 0-3 yrs Come along to our story time session and don t forget to bring your singing voice! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Sock Bunnies & Easter Crafts Thursday 6 April 2pm - 3pm 5-7 yrs 1 Come and make your very own sock bunny and join in our Easter craft activities! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Springtime Story & Rhyme Time Thursday 13 April 10am -11am 3-5 yrs Come along to our story time session and don t forget to bring along your singing voice! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Please call early to book this activity. Springtime Gardening Thursday 13 April 2pm -3pm 8-12 yrs 1 Join us to plant a springtime flower and decorate its pot! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Please call early to book this activity. 22

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PATHER ARTWORKS Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Pather Artworks phone 01236 632 828. Hop to It 4 6 April 10am 1pm 8+yrs 1 Learn how to design and make your own Easter Bunny from clay using simple pottery techniques and decoration. It will be as much fun as eating Easter Eggs, but much messier! SHOTTS HERITAGE CENTRE Please note, some activities have limited spaces therefore booking early is advised. Some activities operate a drop in policy. To book activities at Shotts Heritage Centre phone 01698 274 590. Springtime Arts & Crafts Tuesday 4 April 1.30pm -3.30pm All ages Welcome Try traditional skills and weave your own bug or bookmark. Younger children will require some assistance for this activity. This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. Grass Head Monster Tuesday 11 April 1.30pm -3.30pm Make a grass head monster, by sowing seeds in your ogre and - over time - watching its hair grow! This is a drop-in activity; no need to book. 24

WHAT S ON WHAT S ON Little Mermaid Airdire Town Hall Sunday 2 April 11am & 2pm Tickets 12 Adults, 10 Concession, 40 for 2 Adults & 2 Concessions The classic tale of The Little Mermaid is brought to the stage in a brand new production by the internationally acclaimed Panto Company. Following a sell-out tour of China, The Panto Company bring you their adaptation of this Hans Christian Anderson s story. To book tickets visit culturenl.co.uk or call our box office on 01698 403 120. Easter Egg: Celebrate Good Times Motherwell Theatre Tuesday 25 Saturday 29 April 7.30pm Tues Tickets: 12 Adults, 10 Concession, 6 Under 16s Wed Sat Tickets: 14 Adults, 12 Concession, 7 Under 16s Celebrate Easter with the Good Times crew as they perform hits from the likes of One Direction, Queen, Adele and Michael Jackson, as well as songs from musicals such as Mamma Mia and Les Miserable. As well as a stunning set and fabulous costumes, there will be a guest spot by pupils from Dalziel High School. To book tickets visit culturenl.co.uk or call our box office on 01698 403 120. Premier British Wrestling Airdrie Town Hall Saturday 8 April 7.30pm Tickets 15 Front Row, 13 Adults 10 Concessions PBW is a wrestling show full of nonstop action that the whole family can enjoy. Many of our stars have been seen on TV, most recently the ITV Hogmanay wrestling special. Fans will have the chance to meet their favourite wrestlers in the foyer at the end of the show, where they can have their merchandise signed. To book tickets visit culturenl.co.uk or call our box office on 01698 403 120. 25

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VENUE DIRECTORY We have activities and events happening across North Lanarkshire. Find out more about what s happen in each venue Airdrie Town Hall Stirling Street, Airdrie ML6 0AS t. 01698 403 120 Airdrie Library Wellwynd, Airdrie ML6 0AG t. 01236 758072 Bellshill Cultural Centre (Bellshill Library) John St, Bellshill ML4 1RJ t. 01698 346770 Chapelhall Library 2 Honeywell Crescent, Airdrie ML6 8XW t. 01236 750099 Cleland Library Main Street, Cleland ML1 5QW t. 01698 860487 Chryston Library Coatbridge Library Lindsaybeg Rd, Chryston, Glasgow G69 9DL t. 01236 856281 126-130 Main Street, Coatbridge ML5 3BJ t. 01236 856 444 Condorrat Library North Road, Condorrat G68 9AE t. 01236 736615 Cumbernauld Museum and Library 8 Allander Walk, Cumbernauld G67 1EE, t: 01236 618190 Gartcosh Community Centre Lochend Road, Glasgow G69 8AB, t: 01236 874 861 Kilsyth Library Burngreen, Kilsyth G65 0HT, t: 01236 632880 Moodiesburn Library Glenmanor Avenue, Moodiesburn, Glasgow G69 0DL t. 01236 856295 Motherwell Library 35 Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3BZ t. 01698 332626 New Stevenston Library Coronation Rd E, North Lanarkshire ML1 4HX t. 01698 403787 Newarthill Library Kirkhall Road, Newarthill ML1 5BB t. 01698 732033 Newmains Library The NCT Centre, 15 Manse Road, Newmains ML2 9AX t. 01698 520 680 North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU t. 01698 274590 Shotts Heritage Centre (Shotts Library) Behar Road, Shotts ML7 5EN t. 01698 274 590 Stepps Library 10 Blenheim Ave, Stepps, Glasgow G33 6FH t. 01236 638555 Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Heritage Way, Coatbridge ML5 1QD t. 01236 638460 Viewpark Library Wishaw Library 135 Burnhead St, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 5AT t. 01698 812801 The Houldsworth Centre, Kenilworth Avenue, Wishaw ML2 7LP t. 01698 524 967 27

EASTER ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC, KIDS PLAY, STORIES AND MORE IN YOUR AREA For full event details, visit culturenl.co.uk/letsgo 28 CultureNL Limited is a registered Scottish charity number SC043891 Company number SC435540