...at Low Parks, South Lanarkshire s Museum 2018
Welcome to our events and activities programme for 2018, where you will find fun for all the family! Low Parks, South Lanarkshire s Museum offers a fascinating insight into South Lanarkshire s local history and cultural heritage. Our rich collections of objects and photographs cover topics as diverse as archaeology, domestic life, costume, leisure, regimental, and working life including agriculture, weaving and coal mining. Contents page Hamilton Mausoleum 4 Low Parks Lego Club 6 Look Closer 7 Special Events 7 Exhibitions 8 Events 9 May 9 June 11 July 12 August 13 September 14 October 15 November 17 December 18 At a Glance 22 Other facilities at Low Parks 26 Weddings at Low Parks 27 3
Hamilton Mausoleum Tours Hamilton Mausoleum is the town s most striking historic landmark. This fascinating monument was built by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, as his final resting place. The building is impressive on the outside, but, book one of the tours offered by Museum staff, and you will see just how breathtaking it is, with its massive dome, magnificent bronze doors, marble floors, and eerily atmospheric crypt to say nothing of the world famous echo! Tours are available on the first and third Sunday of each month from February to November at 12.00pm and 2.00pm. Tours must be booked at least 2 days in advance. Tickets for the 12.00pm tour cost 6.00 and 4.00 for concessions available from Low Parks Museum reception. Present your ticket at the Mezzanine Cafe at Low Parks Museum for a complimentary bowl of soup or a hot drink and a cake. Tickets can only be used on the day of the tour. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when booking. Tickets for the 2.00pm tour cost 3.50 and 2.00 for concessions available from Low Parks Museum reception. Please note that Hamilton Mausoleum is not wheelchair accessible and is unsuitable for people with walking difficulties. We advise visitors to wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear when visiting Hamilton Mausoleum. Visits to Hamilton Mausoleum can be arranged out with the programmed tours for groups with a minimum of 10 people. Please contact Low Parks Museum at linda.barrett@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk or aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk or call 01698 452382 to arrange a tour. 4
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Low Parks Lego Club From Saturday 27 January 2018 10.30am 12.30pm Get creative in our fortnightly Lego Club. We have everything from Duplo to Architecture Kits, so come along and take part in our fabulous Lego Club. Suitable for age 3yrs upwards. 3.10 per child, ACE members are Free and accompanying adults are Free. To book, please contact Low Parks Museum on 01698 452382 or email aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk 6
Look Closer! Give the kids a challenge with our Look Closer! kit which a family friendly pack filled with challenges to keep everyone busy and encourage you to Look Closer!. Special Events Look out for our Special Events... 50th Anniversary of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), disbandment, May 2018 Festival of Museums 18 20 May 2018 The Covenanters June 2018 First World War Remembered September 2018 First World War Commemorations November 2018 Please see our web page for more information http://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/4/museums 7
Exhibitions 5th May 24th June 2018 The Flow Country The Flow Country is a touring exhibition about the peatlands which stretch through Caithness and Sutherland in the far north of Scotland, and is the best blanket of peat bog of its type in the world. The exhibition is a rich and interactive experience and also celebrates peatland restoration and highlights the importance of sustainable peatland management in the fight against further global warming. The exhibition includes a film by award winning Maramedia, an innovative 3D landscape model and interactive game. 8
May 6th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 7th, 10.00am 3.30pm Look Closer! Come along and investigate all the displays in Low Parks Museum with our family friendly packs, which invite you to Look Closer! Free event. Festival of Museums May 18th, 7.30pm Music in the Museum Join us for an evening of wonderful music as we once again take part in the national Festival of Museums weekend, which also includes the international Museums at Night event. The fantastic South Lanarkshire Choir accompanied by the Hamilton Harmonics will sing a range of well known songs in our beautiful 18th century Assembly Room. Tickets are 6.50. To book please contact the box office at www.sllboxoffice.co.uk or call 01698 452299 9
May continued. Festival of Museums 19th, 12.00pm 4.00pm Mary Queen of Scots The Rock n Roll Years Join us as we celebrate the 450th anniversary of the last visit of Mary Queen of Scots to Hamilton. Live presentations will give a brief look at life in the 16th century, including food, fashion and fighting. Admission costs: Adults 3.50, Children 2.00, Family ticket 7.50 20th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 25th, 10.00am 3.30pm Look Closer! Come along and investigate all the displays in Low Parks Museum with our family friendly packs, which invite you to Look Closer! Free event. 30th, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 30th, 1.45pm 2.30pm Elmer Baby Disco Library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 10
June 3rd, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 16th, 12.00pm 4.00pm SRC Launch Library event, FREE 16th, 1.45pm 2.30pm Paddington picnic Library event, 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 17th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 17th, 2.00pm Father s Day picnic. Bring your dad to Low Parks Museum for a fabulous day out. We will have a picnic in our courtyard and old toys and games will keep you busy, there will even be a chance for you to make a special gift to take home for your dad. Adults 12.90 Children 6.50. To book please contact Low Parks Museum on 01698 452382 or email aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. 27th, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 11
July 1st, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). Our Summer Holiday Fun activities have a Mary Queen of Scots theme. With different tasks each week we will create items fit for a king or queen. 3.10 per child per session, accompanying adults and ACE members are FREE. All activities are suitable for age 3yrs upwards. and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Week 1, 2nd 6th, 10.30am 3.30pm Build a Castle. With a bit of imagination and a lot of recycling come along and make a castle fit for a queen. Week 2, 9th 13th, 10.30am 3.30pm Every king or queen needs a crown, drop in and make your very own special crown. 15th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). Week 3, 16th 20th, 10.30am 3.30pm Kings and queens need a special safe place to keep their treasure. Using special pens you can decorate a castle money box to keep your royal treasure in. Week 4, 23rd 28th, 10.30am 3.30pm Create a shield with your own coat of arms. Design your shield with fierce or magical creatures that will protect the queen. 12
Week 5, 30th 31st, 10.30am 3.30pm Unicorns are rare magical beasts that guard the enchanted forest that surrounds your castle. Using special pens you can decorate a special Unicorn money box to take home and protect your royal treasure. August Week 5 continued 1st 3rd, 10.30am 3.30pm Dragons are rare magical beasts that guard the enchanted forest that surrounds your castle. Using special pens you can decorate a special Dragon money box to take home and protect your royal treasure. 5th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). Week 6 6th 10th, 10.30am 3.30pm With week one setting the task to build a castle for Mary Queen of Scots using recycled materials, your challenge for week 6 is to build one using Lego. 13th - 15th, 10.30am - 3.30pm Time for one last craft activity before going back to school. Come along and join in our Gallery Craft activity. 2.00 per child. 19th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 29th, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 29th, 1.45pm 2.30pm Princess and Pirate Party Library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 13
September 2nd, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 8th, 1.00pm 2.00pm Princess and Pirate Party Library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 16th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 21st and 24th, Look Closer! Come along and investigate all the displays in Low Parks Museum with our family friendly packs, which invite you to Look Closer! Free event. 26th, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 26th, 1.45pm 2.30pm Dingle-Dangle Scarecrow Party library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 14
October 7th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 15th 19th, 10.30am 3.30pm Autumn Fun Crafts During the October holidays, we have some great autumn themed crafts for you to do: Monday 15th Apple Collage Tuesday 16th Autumn Collage Wednesday 17th Autumn Wreath Thursday 18th Felt Tip Watercolour Tree Friday 19th Autumn Spirals 3.10 per child per session, accompanying adults and ACE members are FREE. All activities are suitable for age 3 upwards. 21st, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 27th, 2.00pm Halloween Party Halloween Fun in our spooky Assembly Room with games, craft activity and dooking for apples. 6.50 per child (includes snack box), 3.00 per adult (includes hot drink and biscuit). 15
October continued. 31st, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 31st, 1.45pm 2.30pm Howling Halloween Party library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 31st, 6.30pm Candlelit Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Join us for an evening tour of the striking Hamilton Mausoleum as we proceed by candlelight on Halloween night. The iconic building was the last resting place for Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton and his ancestors and is one of the last remnants of the vast Hamilton Palace Estate. Please note that Hamilton Mausoleum is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. We advise visitors to wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear as it will be very cold in the Mausoleum and there are uneven footpaths and stairways. There is no parking available at the Mausoleum and visitors are encouraged to park at Low Parks Museum which is a short walk away. Tickets cost 6.50. To book, please contact the box office at www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk or call 01698 452299 16
November 4th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 18th, 12.00pm and 2.00pm Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum (please see page 4 for details). 23rd, James Grant in Concert 7.30pm Making a welcome return to Low Parks Museum, Glasgow born singer songwriter, James Grant will play a selection of material from both his solo career and his band Love and Money. Tickets cost 20.00 To book, please contact the box office at www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk or call 01698 452299 28th, 1.00pm 1.30pm Bookbug library event FREE 28th, 1.45pm 2.30pm Christmas Crafts library event. 3.10 per child, ACE members are FREE 17
December 3rd 18th, 10.00am 11.30am and 1.00pm 2.30pm Christmas Workshops for Early Years Our Early Years workshops are suitable for nursery and P1 classes and for older children with additional needs (up to P3). For more information please contact Aileen Meechan on 01698 452382 or email aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk 6.50 per child, accompanying adults are free. 6th, 7.00pm Christmas Carols in the Assembly Room Our festive season begins with the fabulous vocal talents of the South Lanarkshire Choir, who will entertain us with a programme of traditional Christmas Carols as well as a selection of old favourites. Seasonal mulled wine and mince pies will be served in our Mezzanine Cafe during the interval. Tickets cost 7.50 to book please contact the box office at www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk or call 01698 452299 18
8th, 10.00am Breakfast with Santa Come along and have your breakfast in our beautiful 18th century Assembly Room which has been festively decorated for Christmas, then visit Santa in his magical grotto. Suitable for all ages, please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Children 10.00 (includes visit to Santa s grotto) Adults 6.50. To book please contact Low Parks Museum on 01698 452382 or email aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. 8th, 1.30pm 4.00pm Santa s Grotto Santa will be in his grotto checking his list, probably twice! Why not pop in for a visit? No booking necessary. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. 6.50 per child. 19
December continued. 9th 1.30pm 4.00pm Quiet Santa Visit. Santa will be in his grotto checking his list, probably twice! Why not pop in for a visit? Please note that this activity is for children and young people with additional support needs and spaces will be limited. If you would like to come along, please call Low Parks Museum on 01698 452382 to reserve a space. 15th, 10.30am 12.30pm Santa s Grotto Santa will be in his grotto checking his list, probably twice! Why not pop in for a visit? No booking necessary. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. 6.50 per child. 15th, 2.00pm Afternoon Tea with Santa A festive afternoon tea will be served in our stunning 18th century Assembly Room which has been festively decorated for Christmas, followed by a visit to Santa in his magical grotto. Suitable for all ages. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Continued over page. 20
Afternoon Tea with Santa continued. Children 10.00 (includes visit to Santa s grotto) Adults 12.90. To book please contact Low Parks Museum on 01698 452382 or email aileen.meechan@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. 16th, 1.30pm 4.00pm Santa s Grotto Santa will be in his grotto checking his list, probably twice! Why not pop in for a visit? No booking necessary. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. 6.50 per child. 21
At a Glance Date Time Event Suitable for Cost Book or Drop in 6 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book May and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 7 10.00am - Look Closer! Families Free May - 3.30pm 18 7.30pm Music in the Museum Adults 6.50 Book May 19 12.00pm Festival of Museums Families See Page 10 Book May - 4.00pm (Please see page 10 for details) 20 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book May and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 25 10.00am - Look Closer! Families Free May - 3.30pm 30 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free May 1.30pm 30 1.45am - Elmer Baby Disco Families 3.10 May 2.30pm library event ACE free 3 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book June and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 16 12.00pm - SRC Launch library event Families Free June 4.00pm 16 1.45pm - Paddington Picnic library event Families 3.10 June 2.30pm ACE free 17 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book June and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 17 2.00pm Fathers Day picnic Families See Page 11 Book June (Please see page 11 for details) 22
At a Glance Events Date Time Event Suitable for Cost Book or Drop in 27 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free June 1.30pm 1 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book July and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 2.00 (Cn) 2 July - 10.30am - Summer Holiday Families 3.10 10 Aug and 3.30pm Fun Activities ACE free (Please see page 12 for details) 5 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Aug and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 13-15 10.30am - Gallery Craft Activity Families 2.00 Aug and 3.30pm ACE free 19 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Aug and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 29 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free Aug 1.30pm 29 1.45pm - Princess and Pirate Party Families 3.10 Aug 2.30pm library event ACE free 2 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Sept and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 8 1.00pm - Princess and Pirate Party Families 3.10 Sept 2.00pm library event ACE free 16 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Sept and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 21 & 24 10.00am - Look Closer! Families Free Sept - 3.30pm 23
At a Glance At a Glance continued Date Time Event Suitable for Cost Book or Drop in 26 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free Sept 1.30pm 26 1.00pm - Dingle Dangle Scarecrow Families 3.10 Sept 2.00pm Party library event ACE free 7 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Oct and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 15-19 10.30am - Autumn Fun Crafts Families 3.10 Oct 3.30pm ACE free 21 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Oct and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 27 2.00pm Halloween Party Families 6.50 Book Oct per child. 3.00 adult 31 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free Oct 1.30pm 31 1.00pm - Howling Halloween Party Families 3.10 Oct 2.00pm library event ACE free 31 6.30pm Candlelit Tour of Hamilton Adults 6.50 Book Oct Mausoleum 4 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Nov and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 18 12.00pm - Tour of Hamilton Mausoleum Adults See Page 4 Book Nov and 2.00pm (Please see page 4 for details) 23 7.30pm James Grant in Concert Adults 20.00 Book Nov 24
At a Glance Events Date Time Event Suitable for Cost Book or Drop in 28 1.00pm - Bookbug library event Families Free Nov 1.30pm 28 1.45pm - Christmas Crafts Families 3.10 Nov 2.30pm library event ACE free 3-18 10.00am - Christmas Workshops for Families 6.50 Book Dec 2.00pm & Early Years adults free 1.00pm - 2.30pm 6 7.00pm Christmas Carols in the Families 7.50 Book Dec Assembly Room per adult 8 10.00am Breakfast with Santa Families 10.00 Book Dec child. 6.50 adult. 8 1.30pm - Santa s Grotto Families 6.50 Dec 4.00pm child. 9 1.30pm - Quiet Santa Visit - - Book Dec 4.00pm (Please see page 20) 15 10.30am - Santa s Grotto Families 6.50 Dec 12.30pm child. 15 2.00pm Afternoon Tea with Santa Families 10.00 Book Dec (includes visit to Santa s Grotto) child. 12.90 Adult 16 1.30pm - Santa s Grotto Families 6.50 Dec 4.00pm child. 25
Other facilities at Low Parks Museum Mezzanine Cafe The Mezzanine Cafe is open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 3.30pm and on Sunday 12noon - 4.00pm. Education Room The Education Room is available for meetings, training, conferences etc, for a maximum of 18 delegates. Shop Looking for something different? Our gift shop stocks a wide range of books, nostalgia items, Cameronian branded goods, jewellery, accessories and pocket money toys. 26
Weddings Our wedding was as close to perfect as you could get Low Parks Museum provides the ideal town centre location for your special day. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the building that now houses Low Parks Museum was a meeting place for Hamilton s high society. The unique musicians gallery captures the mood of the period, making it the perfect venue in which to exchange your vows. The Assembly Room is available for wedding ceremonies between January and mid November. The room has a capacity of up to 80 guests for the service. The Assembly Room is also ideal for concerts, recitals and other special occasions. Please contact Linda Barrett on 01698 452382 or email linda.barrett@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk 27
Museum Low Parks Museum 129 Muir Street Hamilton ML3 6BJ Phone 01698 452382 Email lowparksmuseum@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk Website www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Opening times Monday to Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm Sundays 12.00pm-5.00pm If you need this information in a different format or language, please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your needs. Telephone: 01698 476262 Text phone: 18001 01698 476262 or e-mail: customer.services@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk SLLC: 1411