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Issuefamiliesonline.co.uk 72 November/December 2018 familiesonline.co.ukFamilies with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Studio 32 and East Kilbride Arts Centre presents Sssshhhh Santa is visiting Peter Pan Wednesday 28 November to Sunday 2 December 2018 our country parks Wednesday 5 December to Sunday 9 December 2018 Calderglen Country Park Wednesday 12 December to Sunday 16 December 2018 Every weekend in December as well as Christmas (Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 11.30am, 3pm and 7.30pm, Eve and late nights Friday 14 and 21 December 2018 Sun 11.30am and 3pm) Saturday 1 December from 1pm – 5pm SLLC and NCL presents Every weekend 10am – 5pm Chatelherault Country Park Jack and the Beanstalk Sunday 2 December 2018 from 1pm until 4.30pm The Town House, Hamilton Saturday 8 December Sunday 23 December 2018 Friday 30 November until Wednesday 5 December 2018 (Fri 7.30, Sat/Sun 1pm and 5pm, Mon/Tue 10am from 10am until 4.30pm and Wed 7.30pm) Monday 24 December 2018 from 10am until 2pm Rutherglen Town Hall Saturday 8 to Saturday 22 December 2018 The Christmas Tree Fairy Trail (excluding 12 and 17 December 2018) at Chatelherault Country Park (Sat 8 / Sun 9 1.30pm and 7pm, Thur 13 / Fri 14 7pm, Sat 15 / Sunday 2 and 16 December 2018 between Sun 16 1.30pm and 7pm, Tue 18 / Wed 19 / Thurs 20 7pm, 10.30am – 12noon and 1pm – 2.30pm Fri 21 / Sat 22 1.30pm and 7pm) Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd present Jingle all the Way 5K at Chatelherault Country Park Snow White and the Family Fun Run on Sunday 16 December 2018 Seven Wee Muppets at 11am Lanark Memorial Hall Little Elf’s Winter Workshops Saturday 8 December 2018 at 1pm and 5pm Sunday 9 December 2018 at 2.30pm at Chatelherault Country Park Sunday 9, Saturday 15 and Saturday 22 December East Kilbride Village Theatre 2018 from 11am – 3pm Thursday 20 December until Friday 28 December 2018 Gingerbread Decorating Workshop (excl 25 and 26 December) at 11am (Thu 20 / Fri 21 7pm, Sat 22 / Sun 23 2.30pm and 7pm, Hot Chocolate Cone Decorating Workshop Mon 24 2.30pm, Thu 27 7pm, Fri 28 2.30pm and 7pm) at 12.30pm East Kilbride Ice Rink is a fun way to Elves off the Shelves! Christmas get yourself into the Christmas spirit. We have festive Recall at Chatelherault Country Park skating sessions for all abilities, from family sessions Saturday 8 and 15 December 2018 through to disco nights hosted by our resident DJ. 11.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 2.30pm Check out our full festive programme from 24 December 2018 – 3 January 2019 on our website.

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Families Magazine in Glasgow is now officially ten years old and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal readers for their input and feedback over the last few years. It’s been a thrill preparing this magazine for you, and it was a particular pleasure reading Glasgow all your fabulous feedback from our reader survey earlier in the year. Our 72nd issue is jam-packed with things to see and do around Glasgow and I’ve made sure to include family favourites. I hope you find the things that make your family tradition short-list! Last but not Editor Susanne Hein least, I wish you a healthy, happy new year filled with adventure. Now get out there and [email protected] spread some joy! Susanne 01355 459 314 Next issue Jan/Feb/Mar 2019 Tell us about any events or classes you In this issue with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture want to publicise. Please get in touch. Studio 32 and East Kilbride Arts Centre presents 4. News & Views Sssshhhh Santa is visiting Booking deadline 7 December 6. Clubs & Classes Directory Peter Pan Special ad rates and offers available. call Wednesday 28 November to Sunday 2 December 2018 our country parks or email to find out more. 8. Where is Santa? Wednesday 5 December to Sunday 9 December 2018 Calderglen Country Park Wednesday 12 December to Sunday 16 December 2018 Every weekend in December as well as Christmas Printed by J Thomson Colour Printers 10. Winter reads Eve and late nights Friday 14 and 21 December 2018 (Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 11.30am, 3pm and 7.30pm, Designed by Rebecca Carr 11. Interview with Jacqueline Wilson Sun 11.30am and 3pm) Saturday 1 December from 1pm – 5pm [email protected] Every weekend 10am – 5pm 12. Top Toy Tips SLLC and NCL presents Cover Image: Depositphotos Chatelherault Country Park 13. What’s on at the Theatre Jack and the Beanstalk Sunday 2 December 2018 from 1pm until 4.30pm

CMYK / .eps The Town House, Hamilton “f” Logo Facebook CMYK / .eps Saturday 8 December Sunday 23 December 2018 Facebook “f” Logo 14. What's on in November & December Friday 30 November until Wednesday 5 December 2018 from 10am until 4.30pm (Fri 7.30, Sat/Sun 1pm and 5pm, Mon/Tue 10am © Families Glasgow Magazine 2018 and Wed 7.30pm) Monday 24 December 2018 from 10am until 2pm Keep up Families Glasgow is part of Families Print Ltd, a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are to date Rutherglen Town Hall Families Glasgow Magazine independently owned and operated under licence. Families is a registered trademark of LCMB Ltd, Remenham The Christmas Tree Fairy Trail House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Glasgow are Saturday 8 to Saturday 22 December 2018 www.familiesonline.co.uk fully protected by copyright and none of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form (excluding 12 and 17 December 2018) at Chatelherault Country Park without prior consent of Families Glasgow. Every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine, but Families Glasgow; our distributors, the franchise company, Families Print Ltd, and Lifecycle Marketing cannot be held (Sat 8 / Sun 9 1.30pm and 7pm, Thur 13 / Fri 14 7pm, Sat 15 / Sunday 2 and 16 December 2018 between responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents, or any consequence thereof. Sun 16 1.30pm and 7pm, Tue 18 / Wed 19 / Thurs 20 7pm, 10.30am – 12noon and 1pm – 2.30pm Fri 21 / Sat 22 1.30pm and 7pm) Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd present Jingle all the Way 5K at Chatelherault Country Park Distributor Wanted Snow White and the Family Fun Run on Sunday 16 December 2018 Seven Wee Muppets at 11am Pollokshaws, Bearsden, Dennistoun Lanark Memorial Hall Little Elf’s Winter Workshops Are you looking for some extra income? Do you have a few hours spare Saturday 8 December 2018 at 1pm and 5pm for 1 - 2 days every two months during school hours? Sunday 9 December 2018 at 2.30pm at Chatelherault Country Park Sunday 9, Saturday 15 and Saturday 22 December First class early education Families Glasgow Magazine is looking for distributors East Kilbride Village Theatre 2018 from 11am – 3pm for 0-5 year olds to deliver our magazine to local schools, nurseries and Thursday 20 December until Friday 28 December 2018 Gingerbread Decorating Workshop family attractions. If you live in the area, are reliable, (excl 25 and 26 December) at 11am 25 Hector Road, Shawlands, have a car and would like to earn extra (Thu 20 / Fri 21 7pm, Sat 22 / Sun 23 2.30pm and 7pm, Hot Chocolate Cone Decorating Workshop Glasgow G41 3RJ money, please email for more information: Mon 24 2.30pm, Thu 27 7pm, Fri 28 2.30pm and 7pm) at 12.30pm [email protected] East Kilbride Ice Rink is a fun way to Elves off the Shelves! Christmas 0141 649 2715 get yourself into the Christmas spirit. We have festive www.piedpipernursery.co.uk Call 01355 459 314 I [email protected] Recall at Chatelherault Country Park PP001 skating sessions for all abilities, from family sessions Saturday 8 and 15 December 2018 through to disco nights hosted by our resident DJ. 11.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 2.30pm Check out our full festive programme from 24 December 2018 – 3 January 2019 on our website.

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1_046750 Magic of Christmas advert - 297x210 with bleed - Primary Times magazine.indd 1 11/10/2018 11:14 Local News You Shall Go To The Ball! It is one of the most magical stories that has stood the test of time. For generations there is one pantomime that everyone loves, and it is back at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow. It’s the classic rags to riches fairy tale that enchants all ages: The Magical Adventures of Cinderella.

With an all star cast, starring, Liam Dolan as the silly love struck Buttons, Holly Jack as Cinderella, Stephen Purdon as Boabini, Grado as Gradina, (who are guaranteed to be two of the Ugliest Sisters you have ever seen), Joyce Falconer as the Baroness, Clark Stewart as “Daddy” Baron, Alyson Orr as the Magical Fairy Godmother, Chris Scougal as Prince Charming and Chris Taylor as the Trickster Dandini. Featuring, as always in a Pavilion panto, sing-a-long songs, plenty of silliness, lots of laugh out loud comedy, traditional audience participation and the enchanting, magical costumes and scenery, it is guaranteed to make your panto experience unforgettable! The Clock is ticking, so be sure to join them for a ball at this year’s sensational, affordable, family panto.

www.paviliontheatre.co.uk My Glasgow, My Christmas Enjoy everything Glasgow has to offer this Christmas with How to avoid “Santa . From Sunday 18th November, just in time for the Christmas lights switch on, Glasgow Subway Overload” this will extend its Sunday opening hours until 8.30pm. So December whether you’re visiting the Christmas market, enjoying shopping with family or on a Christmas night out with By Gillian Reith, Three Sisters Bake friends Glasgow Subway is here for you. With 15 stops located around the centre, taking just 12 minutes to cross the If you’re looking for festive fun this city, it’s easy to enjoy the city and you won’t wait more December, we have compiled a few of our than eight minutes for a train. With a Smartcard you can favourite “non Santa” options. Whether travel the entire Subway network, hopping on and off your little one is scared of Santa or you are as you please. If you’re taking the kids as well, children under five can travel trying to avoid questions about whether the for free whilst those under 16 travel all day for £1.45 with a Smartcard. To view SPTs Santa in the grotto is the “real Santa”, there festive guide to what’s happening around the Subway this Christmas visit spt.co.uk/ are many alternative activities and ideas for mysubway Christmas events in and around Glasgow which don’t involve yet another visit to Santa. Will it be a White 1. Christmas theatre – if you’re looking Christmas? for an alternative to the “big” pantos, we love the look of “Remember It will, if you visit Santa at ’s only indoor real December” at the Tron; PACE panto in snow sports facility, Snow Factor. They have teamed Paisley and Scottish Youth Theatre’s up with Soar at intu Braehead to give youngsters “Sno Show”! a fantastic festive experience in the run-up to Christmas. During the all new “Santa and the Snow” 2. Three Sisters Bake “Little Elves” event, children will be taught important Elf skills family events. Our Storytime Brunch before being made an honorary elf and allowed is aimed at little children while to help in Santa’s workshop. They will then meet the big man himself as he reads them Crafternoon Tea is the perfect treat a story, gives them a gift and waves them off to play in a custom-built snow play area. for slightly older kids who love crafts Building snow castles and dressing as a snowman will round off a perfect taster of what it and baking. A great option for a festive might be like to live in Santa’s homeland. This event is in addition to the popular Dine With foodie day out which strikes the perfect Santa event which will be returning from November 24th and includes a meal, a story with balance of relaxation for the grown-ups Santa and thirty minutes sledging. Now that there are two fantastic real snow experiences with plenty of fun for the kids. to choose from there’s something for kids of any age! David Lyon, marketing manager for 3. Glasgow Christmas Markets at St intu Braehead has it right: “Our Christmas experience this year will give youngsters and Enoch Square and their families some wonderful memories. I’ve no doubt this will be one of our most popular – free entry and THE most amazing events and I’d urge people to book early so their child doesn’t miss out.” Dutch pancakes! For more information and to book visit www.snowfactor.com 4. Paisley Winterfest – includes a Nutcracker Trail around the town; ice rink with ride on penguins for little Penguins Galore ones and a Continental Christmas Market (with Three Sisters Bake warm Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book, Mr chocolate brownies!) Popper’s Penguins, has been lovingly adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles productions, 5. Platform at the Argyle Street Arches – based in Bristol. After spending a season in both Glasgow’s newest street food market, New York and London, the family musical is now bringing together an array of amazing touring the UK and is coming to Glasgow. The story street food vendors with a designated of painter and decorator, Mr Popper, was first told kid zone which will be incorporating in 1938. He spends his time dreaming of Antarctic Christmas face painting and kids’ adventures and is astounded when one day a events over December! packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out! With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action packed musical is the perfect Learn more at threesistersbake.co.uk family treat. Catch it at the Glasgow SEC from Dec 21st to Jan 6th.

4 Families Glasgow familiesonline.co.uk Remember A Magical Christmas! December South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture have pulled out all the stops to make sure there is something for everyone to enjoy this The Tron Theatre’s popular annual festive period. A selection of shows will delight theatre fans: from Christmas show for the very young this magical pantomimes like Peter Pan and Jack and the Beanstalk to year invites you to join Flora and her fun- a very Scottish twist on a classic tale, Snow White and the Seven loving granny one snowy December’s eve. Wee Muppets. Puppets at the Lanark Memorial Hall will be visiting Santa at the North Pole, The McDougalls are setting up their When Flora looks into her pocket she toyshop and Funbox are ready to tell us all about their Christmas finds a letter to Santa all sealed and adventure! Not only that, but the Elves off the shelves are suffering signed. She’s forgotten to post it. She from flu in a very topical Christmas show at Chatelherault Country didn’t remember? What will happen on Park. the 25th December? Also at Chatelherault will be very special Christmas themed fairy It’s time to join Flora and Granny on an unforgettable mission to the trail, a festive family fun run and a Christmas market. As if that’s North Pole, meeting a variety of quirky Christmas characters and not enough, there will be creative workshops for your little elves as maybe even having a wee boogiealong the way… We’ve a feeling well. Festive skating sessions will be running at the East Kilbride they might need your help! ice rink from Christmas Eve and Santa can be found at in both Calderglen and Chatelherault Parks throughout December. Remember December is fifty fun-filled minutes of charming storytelling, festive magic and audience participation - the perfect Visit www.slleisureandculture.co.uk for full event listings. Christmas treat for little ones aged 3- 6 years. Running from 30th November – 31st December 2018, times vary. Tron Theatre, Glasgow. Box Office: 0141 552 4267. www.tron.co.uk. ACTIVITY Book Week Scotland THE PARTY EXPERTS People of all ages and walks of life will come over 300 parties last year | DELIVERED TO YOU | QUALIFIED, PROFESSIONAL TEAM together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces for this year’s Book Week Scotland, which takes place from November 19th to 25th. There are several family events taking place around the city on this year’s theme “Rebel!”, and as usual The Language INDOOR ZORB ARCHERY GAMING & NERF Hub in Partick is joining in! Take part in a special author reading MINI TIPI FOOTBALL TAG CINEMA TIPI WARS of Thorfinn, the Nicest Viking on November 24th at 2pm, or take a look at fictional European rebel characters like Peter Pan and Pippi Longstocking on November 25th at 2pm. www.Activitydelivered.com | 0131 510 7165 | [email protected]

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Thinking of switching up your child’s after-school activities next term? We’ve collected a list of some of Glasgow’s finest providers of all sorts of activities. You’re bound to find something suited to your child’s temperament! All Stars Cricket Phoenix Taekwondo SPORTS Pollokshields, Hillhead, Renfrew, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Paisley, East Renfrewshire, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit. Glasgow Fever Basketball Club Uddingston, All ages. Various locations Basketball development sessions 5-8 yrs old ) 0770 215 6700 for boys and girls. 3-15yrs )0141 423 1463 * webform ) [email protected] * juniorconvenor@ www.phoenixtaekwondo.com www.glasgowfever.com clydesdalecricket.org.uk www.allstarscricket.co.uk UKTC Taekwondo Storm Gymnastics Active Tigers & Little Tiger Cubs: Recreational as well as elite, Enjoy-a-Ball Build confidence and develop Stagecoach development, competition and Multi sports coaching programme skills for life! Various locations. Have fun, make friends, learn display groups for those gymnasts for both boys & girls. 3-9 yrs olds. 3-18yrs new skills and discover hidden who wish to progress further and Various locations ) 01786 845060 talents – singing, dancing and have a talent. ) 07780 610 595 www.uktc.co.uk drama skills. 2-18yrs Kelvinhall, Robroyston, Paisley * [email protected] Various locations. From pre-school upwards www.enjoy-a-ball.com Tennis for Free ) 0141 204 4057 (Glasgow) ) 07966 406 834 We’re running FREE weekly coach ) 07787 808880 (East Kilbride) * [email protected] First Touch Football led family oriented sessions at * webform www.stormgymnastics.co.uk Innovative approach to football Drumchapel Park for the general www.stagecoach.co.uk coaching. public as part of the ‘Tennis For Zippy Totz Yoker Free’ scheme. Everyone Welcome. Showkids Preschool gymnastics classes )07858 988 896 Drumchapel Tennis Club. All ages. Working on material from popular 1-5yrs * glasgow@firsttouchfootball. ) 07715591565 musicals through singing, dance ) 0141 237 4248 co.uk * [email protected] and drama, also like to encourage * [email protected] www.firsttouchfootball.co.uk www.drumchapeltennis.co.uk the children to be creative. They www.zippytotz.com are often given the opportunity Fusion Triathlon Club Glasgow Riderz to come up with their own Zippy’s Gymnastics Academy Introduce kids to triathlon and One of the UK’s largest youth choreography, scripts or even Recreational gymnastics classes develop comprehensive skills and only cycling clubs based in making props with the guidance of Ages 5+ athletic ability. Bellahouston Park. 7-18yrs. experienced teachers. 5-11yrs. ) 0141 237 4248 Bellahouston * webform Cathcart. * zippysgymnasticsacademy@ * [email protected] www.glasgowriderz.co.uk ) 07919176218 aol.com www.fusiontriathlonclub.co.uk/ * miriamelwellsutton@yahoo. www.zippysgymnasticsacademy. juniors Swim Easy co.uk com Swimming lessons from 3-11 yrs www.showkidsglasgow.com Little Tales Yoga )0141 328 3942 Water Babies Fun, interactive yoga taught www.swimeasy.co.uk Kids@Citz Swimming lessons through tales. 3-8yrs. Weekly drama classes to help Glasgow and Ayrshire Jordanhill, Castlemilk PERFORMING ARTS increase self-confidence and From birth to 4yrs ) 07879 995105 social skills, encourage creativity ) 0131 554 6682 *[email protected] and imagination, and have fun! * [email protected] FB @littletalesyoga Ballet4Babies 4-18yrs. www.waterbabies.co.uk/contact/ Fun Filled programme of dance Citizen’s Theatre, The Gorbals scotland-east-and-west Libra Yoga classes for girls and boys. ) 0141 429 0022 A fun, friendly and welcoming 6months – 5yrs. www.citz.co.uk Rugbytots environment for kids to relax and Various locations fun, structured play sessions exercise through yoga. 3-8yrs. ) 07759119965 take children on a journey of West End * [email protected] LANGUAGES sporting imagination. West * [email protected] www.ballet4babies.co.uk End, Rutherglen, Pollokshields, FB @librayogakids Alliance Française Glasgow Bishopbriggs, Shawlands, French courses for adults, Cambuslang, Bearsden, Newton Little Greene Yoga Dance UK teenagers and children of all levels Mearns, East Kilbride and Classes for adults, children, Expert dance tuition, vocal, acting ) 0141 331 4080 Bishopton. teenagers and postnatal mums. and musical theatre tuition, fun * [email protected] ) 0345 313 3252 3yrs+. and fitness. www.afglasgow.org.uk www.rugbytots.co.uk Southside Various locations. 2+ yrs * veronica@littlegreeneyoga. ) 01413875163 com * [email protected] www.littlegreeneyoga.com www.danceuk.co.uk

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Sensory, play-based music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in Milngavie, The Language Hub C.IC. Bishopbriggs, Lenzie, Scotstoun and Partick. 52 Keith Court, Glasgow, G11 6QW Miss Claire www.thelanguagehub.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] t: 0141 258 2700 m: 07505 144 476 0775 911 9965

6 Families Glasgow familiesonline.co.uk First Steps to Music Totnosh Weekly Music Classes and Violin Encourage your child to take an Lessons in for babies, toddlers interest in healthy eating and learn and children. 6months – 7yrs. basic cooking skills. 2-5yrs Glasgow West End. Neilston ) 07870 975071 ) 07584 246513 www.firststepstomusic.co.uk * [email protected] www.totnosh.net Early Years Music at the RCS Develop music and imaginative Artschool! skills whilst promoting social Designed to allow children to The Language Hub interaction and independence develop their artistic skills through Bricks4Kidz Exciting and affordable Royal Conservatoire of Scotland a variety of new projects Reinforce essential preschool language classes for children 3months – 7yrs House for an Artlover skills with a fun, new approach and adults of all ages taught based on the time-tested ) 0141 270 8354 P1-P7 by native speakers. Classes * ) popularity of LEGO® bricks! include bilingual support, [email protected] 0141 353 4770 Various locations * bounce&rhyme, arts&crafts www.rcs.ac.uk/juniorc/music [email protected] ) 07971515141 Gaelic homework club and www.houseforanartlover.co.uk * [email protected] many more. Incl Japanese from Melody Makers www.bricks4kidz.co.uk/ January 0-11yrs. FREE music club - an opportunity Super Maths glasgow Partick. to express themselves through the Abacus maths technique class ) 01412 582 700 power of music. 7-11yrs. West End and South Side Making Friends With the World * [email protected] Tollcross. 6-12yrs www.thelanguagehub.co.uk ) 0141 763 1611 ) 0141 946 3699 Kids Club aims to develop and www.tollcrossymca.org * [email protected] nurture the positive qualities in children through meditation and Language Within www.byitc.org Mini Music Makers positive thinking. French, Italian and Spanish City Centre classes Make and enjoy music together in LittleKnitKnatz a fun and friendly setting. 0-5yrs. Passionate about teaching kids 5-11yrs City Centre. 3yrs+ ) 0141 573 3220 ) 0141 221 5300 Pollokshields. to knit in a safe, supportive ) * [email protected] * [email protected] 0141 287 2943 environment. Make new friends, * www.meditateinscotland.org www.languagewithin.com [email protected] learning a life skill, build and www.nycos.co.uk/mini-music- workout your brain. Make, Do & Grow Kidslingo makers Uddingston ) Free family drop in arts and crafts Spanish and French classes 07957 238002 * sessions and affordable creative Various locations. 0-11yrs OTHER [email protected] www.facebook.com/Littleknitknatz workshops using predominantly ) 0121 769 2391 recycled materials. 3-12yrs * [email protected] South Glasgow www.kidslingo.co.uk Messy Nessies Sculpture Club Messy Sensory Play for Babies Free. Learn various sculpture- ) 0141 440 5998 and Toddlers. 6mths to 5yrs. making processes, discover new * [email protected] La Jolie Ronde www.makedogrow.co.uk Spanish and French classes West Glasgow. materials, play, socialise and learn. ) Various locations. 0-12yrs 07791 381 576 North Glasgow * [email protected] FB @messynessies.co.uk 3-12yrs ) www.lajolieronde.co.uk 0141 353 3708 Royal Drawing School www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org Glasgow Drawing Club (10-14yrs) MUSIC AND Glasgow Young Associates (15-18yrs). Royal Drawing School Art class. ) 0207 613 5868 * [email protected] www.royaldrawingschool.org

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8 Families Glasgow familiesonline.co.uk Dame Jacqueline Wilson is arguably Britain’s favourite contemporary children’s author. She has over one exclusive interview with hundred published books to her name, most of which deal with the often Dame Jacqueline Wilson troubling and unvarnished realities of being a real-life child or parent. disagree at all about how Tracy and writing habit. her daughter should be drawn? Maybe keep First published in 1991, Tracy Beaker Rosie, age 9, Twickenham a diary - just so you learn quickly became Jacqueline’s most well- I mostly leave it to him, and certainly I think known character. Now, over a decade to write even he has done Jess wonderfully. He suggested when you don’t after her last literary appearance, the that Jess might wear glasses, which I feel like it! fiery, former foster-kid is back in new thought was a very clever touch because book, My Mum Tracy Beaker, and while it gives them that little bit of difference, she’s now mature and mother to Jess, and also Jess is a total bookworm and it When did she’s still the same Tracy readers know just looks right for her to be wearing her you first and love. little glasses. I was very pleased with that become a addition. writer? Emily, age 10, Sevenoaks Families Magazine is lucky enough to Well, by the time I was fifteen I had written have secured an exclusive interview with What’s been the highlight for you of being the Children’s Laureate? what was - at least in length - a full book. Dame Jacqueline Wilson in which our It wasn’t very good though! It was about readers and their children ask her some Emma’s mum, Portsmouth two sisters, Margot was about fifteen, the of their most burning questions about her It gave me a chance to speak to lots of narrator, and the sister was about eighteen. new book and her life as a writer. children and teachers and librarians, and They had a car and went on a drive through the particular thing I wanted to promote France and Spain and got boyfriends! It was reading aloud to children. Because right wasn’t the most inspiring work! Why do you think Tracy is one of your from when they are one year old, any child most popular characters? likes to sit on a lap and hear the simplest of Harbinder, age 7, Croydon stories, and I also suggested that even when How do you select names for your

I think because she’s naughty! She has your child has learned to read, sometimes characters? reason for her bad behaviour, of course, and it’s fun to read aloud a book that they Readers at the Chatterbook Group, she’s naughty but she’s not spiteful, she’s might not necessarily tackle themselves Ringwood Library, Dorset funny. I think she’s a character that children because it’s a bit difficult to get into, or the I like to try and have slightly unusual names, would like as a friend - I’m not sure about vocabulary is quite hard, but they would and if they are pertinent to the story that adults, I think a little of her as a child goes a love to listen to the story. If they are doing pleases me - for my identical twins in my long way! colouring, or building something, or just book Double Act, I had them called Ruby petting the dog or whatever, or at bedtime, and Garnet because they are both red jewel children do still like to be read to aloud. stones. For The Illustrated Mum, the mother How have you made the grown-up Marigold has a great passion for tattoos and Tracy as appealing to children as Tracy, has called her girls the rather outlandish the child? Your books depict real children’s real lives and challenges in a way that few names of Star and Dolphin, simply because Lily’s mum, Leeds they are very popular tattoo icons. With I’ve kept her, not exactly naughty, but others do – how do you get inside the heads of your characters? Tracy I wanted a quirky, bouncy modern mischievous. She’s quite surprising - she name - and with Hetty Feather, Hetty is an might suddenly do something a bit mad, or Lizzie’s mum, Glasgow old-fashioned name and Feather because a bit silly. I think being a mum has slightly Bizarrely, I can remember very vividly what she’s light as a feather! changed her because she’s a very loving, it is like to be a child. I mean, ask me what caring mum, happened or how I felt about something a couple of years ago and my mind is a My Mum Tracy Beaker by Dame complete blank, but ask me what I was Jacqueline Wilson is out now, published Is Tracy’s daughter the same or worried about when I was nine, say, and I by Doubleday different to Tracy? remember entirely. It’s just a happy trick of Olivia, age 8, Aylesbury nature that I can take myself back. To WIN a copy of My Mum Tracy They certainly look alike, but Jess is a Beaker please send your name and quieter girl, partly because she has had a address to: much easier, more loving, caring upbringing What advice would you give to aspiring writers, young or old? than Tracy herself had. Jess is probably [email protected] more studious, and more of a bookworm, Amaya’s mum, Harrow subject "Tracy Beaker" but when push comes to shove Jess can I always suggest aspiring writers read lots to certainly stand up for herself too. enrich their imagination and increase their Enter by 10 December Did you and illustrator, Nick Sharratt, vocabulary and try and get into a regular familiesonline.co.uk Families Glasgow 9 Where is Santa?

Santa is a busy fella in the run up to the big day, and he’s really enjoying his personal appearances! This year he has taken to showing up at Christmas light switch on events, shopping centres, garden centres and softplays. more dates. run from 9am to 7.30pm costing cabin by Santa himself, where Check out our pick of the www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ £19.95/child, £9.95/adult he will be waiting to hear all best below! whitelee-windfarm-visitor- www.snowfactor.com/hit-the- about what you would like for centre-17685304576 slope/santa-and-the-snow Christmas. Afterwards enjoy Chatelherault Country Park drinks or some delicious hot Santa’s moved into Chatelherault Santa’s Magical Wonderland Santa’s Woodland Experience food. From Nov 30th, adults £8 for the whole of December! Take at M & D’s Once on board the tractor trailer children £16. a walk through Rudolph’s stable Have a skate on the open-air you will set off through the www.woodlandexperiences. and prepare your letter to Santa ice rink, listen to traditional woodland in search of Santa’s co.uk with all of your Christmas wishes Christmas storytelling, visit the woodland home. When you before visiting Santa himself live reindeer, and meet Santa arrive at the cabin, you will be Finlaystone Santa’s Grotto in his magical log cabin. Book (includes gift). Don’t forget to greeted and invited into the Follow the trail to find Santa’s a visit by calling 01698 426213. bring along your Christmas Cost £7.50 per child (including letter and post it to Santa. gift). Selected dates from Nov 16th, www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk from £8.20/child, £5.50/adult. www.scotlandsthemepark.com Christmas Fair at the Farm Meet the donkeys in the The Christmas Tree Fairy Trail farmyard nativity scene, pick Oh no … the little fairy that sits up some gift ideas, make your at the top of Santa’s tree has own decorations and see Santa fallen off and wandered into the and his tractor-driving elf at woodland at Chatelherault! Go the award-winning National along on Sunday 2nd or 16th Museum of Rural Life! 9th December for a magical walk Dec 10.00-17.00, Adult £10/ around the fairy house trail and Concession £9, Child £6 help search for the little fairy. (under 5s free), Family of 4 £27, You’ll have to solve some clues discounted tickets available until and knock on every fairy house Nov 25th. door to try and find her and lead www.nms.ac.uk/christmasfair her back to Santa who is very worried about her! The price of Little Elves Summerlee Christmas Grotto £5.95 includes outdoor activity, Crafternoon Tea • storytime brunch Summerlee present another group meeting with Santa and free Winter Wonderland a little gift for helping him find Join us this Christmas as Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers experience, as well as a grotto his Christmas Fairy! Spaces Village and Killearn, are transformed into Elf Workshops! every weekend in December, are limited. To book call 01698 breakfasts with Santa as well 426213. storytime brunch www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Crafternoon Tea as Christmas parties. Autism Join our team of elves as they Our Christmas elves are falling friendly visits are available. Santa and the Snow enjoy a well-earned break from behind in the workshop and www.culturenl.co.uk/ toy-making. A lovely Christmas need your help to complete their summerlee-museum-events An all new interactive festive brunch experience which list of jobs for Santa! Enjoy experience brought to you by combines festive storytelling, festive afternoon tea while Santa's Grotto at Whitelee’s Snow Factor and intu Braehead Christmas crafts and an amazing helping the Elves to finish off Santa will be arriving in style will take your child on a journey Three Sisters Bake breakfast! their crafty Christmas duties! at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor through Elf School, Santa’s • For children aged 1-7 • For children age 4+ (or younger Centre on beautiful Clydesdale Workshop, Meeting Santa kids who enjoy craft activities!) himself and a custom-built • £11.95 per person horses on Saturday 24th of • £14.95 per person November at 10:30. Visits to Snow Play Area. The experience • Dates available from December lasts for approximately two 1st-24th • Dates available from December Santa's Grotto are £5 per child 1st-24th which includes a small gift. hours, plus snow play. Twilight Whitelee's Winter Wonderland sessions encourage children “The lovliest, most chilled, relaxing Christmas experience ever! sessions up to 9th December to come dressed for bed, with Fab for parents and kids.”– Louise, Mum of Georgia (5) are sold out but keep an eye on snow play redeemable during the website in case they add the following week. Sessions Book online at www.threesistersbake.co.uk/christmas

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Test your bravery on this year’s selection of thrilling rides with new ad- ditions, Airmaxx 360 and Rotor, that are guaranteed to excite even the biggest of daredevils! Or for those who prefer a more gentle ride, family Win a family ticket to Children’s favourites Big Wheel, Carousel and many more return for another year. Classic Concert’s A Christmas Carol Hosting over 20 classic game stalls and activities, from Arcade Games and Basketball to Bungee Trampolines and Whack-A-Minion, there’s hours of endless fun to be had. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so on that note, we need your help in saving Scrooge from his surly ways - can we convince him of the The IRN-BRU Carnival kicks off on Thursday 20 Dec 2018 until Sunday joy and wonder of the festive period? Join Owen and the RSNO 13 Jan 2019. Advance tickets are available now, priced at £13 for General and jump into the wonderful world of Charles Dickens for this Admission and £8 for Concessions when booked in advance. All unique special orchestral retelling of a beloved Christmas classic. General Admission tickets include entry to the Carnival, and 10 ride vouchers per person. To win a family ticket to Children’s Classic Concert’s A Christmas Carol just answer this question: For your chance to win a pair of tickets just tell us how many days the carnival is on for! How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

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12 Families Glasgow familiesonline.co.uk 12-30 Dec Cinderella Various times | from £18.15 SEC Armadillo, Finnieton Quay, Glagow G3 8HN WHAT’S ON www.sec.co.uk Christmas Shows, Pantos and 12-31 Dec Concerts Humbug! Various times | £12.50/£9 | 3-6yrs 28 Nov – 16 Dec Citizens Theatre @ Tramway, Glasgow Peter Pan G5 9DS 0141 429 0027 Various times | from £7.50 www.citz.co.uk East Kilbride Arts Centre, East An interactive, musical comedy filled Kilbride G74 4DU, 01355 261000 with fun, joy, laughter and perhaps the www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk odd humbug here and there. Join Peter, Tinkerbell, Wendy and the 4 Dec – 6 Jan Lost Boys on their swashbuckling A Christmas Carol 14-16 Dec journey to save Neverland from the Various times | £12.50/£9 Funbox: Once Upon a Christmas villainous Captain Hook, his bumbling Citizens Theatre @ Tramway, Glasgow Various times | £16 sidekick Smee and their crew of G5 9DS 0141 429 0027 The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, dastardly pirates. www.citz.co.uk , Glasgow G2 3NY Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously 0141 3533800 29 Nov - 2 Dec bitter old man who is determined not www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Aladdin to let Christmas interfere with his Various times | £10/£8 miserly routine. 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Will Lucy the Goosey taste 01236 732887 11.30 + 13.30 | £3.50 (free for ACE) Snow White and the Seven Wee better with BBQ or plum sauce? www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk Chatelherault Auditorium, Hamilton Muppets There’s only one way to find out in this ML3 7UE, 01698 426213 14.30+19.00 | £11.50/£10 year's rip-rollicking panto Mammy 30 Nov – 31 Dec www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Goose…. Remember December Elfluenza has struck the North Pole! Kilbride, G74 4HG, 01355 261280 Various times | from £6.50 | 3-6yrs Can the Elves Off the Shelves help www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk 7-11 Nov Tron Theatre, Glasgow G1 5HB, to wrap all Santa's gifts in time for Nativity 0141 552 4267 I www.tron.co.uk Christmas? Sat 22 Dec Various times | from £16.90 | 5+yrs Join Flora on a snowy night. She'll RSNO Christmas Concert King's Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow G2 need your help to put things right. Sat 8 Dec 14.00 + 18.00 | From £19 4JN, 0844 871 7648 Can she deliver her letter, so her The The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, www.atgtickets.com name is not missed, from Santa Christmas Concert Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Claus's Christmas present list? 15.00 + 19.30 | £8.50 0141 3533800 14-16 Nov The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Aladdin the Pantomime 1 Dec – 6 Jan Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY 19.30 | £12/£8 Aladdin 0141 3533800 Sun 23 Dec Kilmardinny Arts Centre, Bearsden Various times | from £12 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com City of Glasgow Chorus - A G61 3NN King's Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow G2 Christmas Cracker 4JN, 0844 871 7648 8-9 Dec 15.00 | from £9 20-24 Nov www.atgtickets.com Snow White and the Seven Wee The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Cinderella Muppets Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Various times | from £12 1 Dec – 5 Jan Various times | £11.50/£10 0141 3533800 East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Britney and the Beast Lanark Memorial Hall, ML11 7AB, www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Kilbride, G74 4HG, 01355 261280 Various times | from £5 to £17.50 01555667999 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Webster’s Theatre, Glasgow G4 9HZ, www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk 27-29 Dec 0141 357 4000 The McDougall’s Magical Toy Shop 26 Nov – 1 Dec www.webstersglasgow.com Sun 9 Dec East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Aladdin Full of song, dance and the good A Christmas Carol Kilbride G74 4DU, 01355 261000 Various times | from £12 old Glasgae banter. Come see an 14.30 + 19.30 | £12/£8 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock G46 incredible first-class professional cast Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock G46 It’s Christmas Eve in the Magical 6UG, 0141 577 4956 as they take you on a hilarious journey 6UG, 0141 577 4956 Toyshop and Santa’s got the flu. The www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk through Pantoland with this new www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk McDougalls have come to help the Scottish twist on the old classic tale. elves with the Christmas lists, but 27 Nov – 1 Dec 11-30 Dec they need your help too! The McDougall’s Magical Toy Shop 1-30 Dec Jack and the Beanstalk II: Return of Various times | £8 | 2+yrs ‘Sno Snow the Farmer Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow G2 Various times | £7.50 | 3-7yrs Various times | £11/£8 3QA, 0844 871 7647 Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow G1 Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock G46 www.atgtickets.com 1TF, 0141 552 3988 6UG, 0141 577 4956 www. scottishyouththeatre.org www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

3-8 Dec Wed 12 Dec Jack and the Beanstalk Pips and Panda at the North Pole Various times | from £14 10.30 | £5.50 | 7yrs and under Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock G46 Lanark Memorial Hall, ML11 7AB, 6UG, 0141 577 4956 01555667999 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Pips and Panda find one of Santa's 3-15 Dec toy sacks. They hear noises coming Jack and the Beanstalk from inside - what do you think they 8 Dec 29 Nov – 13 Jan Various times | £10/£7 found? You'll have to come and see! Children’s Classic Concerts: A The Magical Adventures Of East Kilbride Village Theatre, East Meet Santa, Rudolph, plus Pips and Christmas Carol Cinderella Kilbride, G74 4HG, 01355 261280 Panda's new friends in this special 13.00 + 15.00 | from £11 Various times I from £19 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Christmas puppet show. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, The Pavilion, Glasgow G2 3AX, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY 0141 332 1846 Fri 7 Dec 0141 3533800 www.paviliontheatre.co.uk CLIC Sargent 40th Anniversary www.glasgowconcerthalls.com With an all-star cast and featuring Christmas Concert ’Tis the season to be jolly, so on that some great sing-a-long songs, 19.30 | £16 Don't forget to say you saw note, we need your help in saving plenty of silliness, lots of laugh out The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Scrooge from his surly ways – can we loud comedy, traditional audience Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY these advertised in convince him of the joy and wonder participation and our enchanting and 0141 3533800 of the festive period? Find out as the magical costumes and scenery. It's www.glasgowconcerthalls.com RSNO performs plenty of beloved all guaranteed to make your panto Christmas classics! experience unforgettable!

familiesonline.co.uk Families Glasgow 13 8, 22, 23 Dec Sat 1 Dec Christmas Baby Disco Snow Child 10.00 + 13.00 | £4 14.00 | £5.95 Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock WHAT’S ON Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, G46 6UG, 0141 577 4956 Your essential guide to family events this November & December. We take great Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave www.maskandpuppet.co.uk Join in the fun with Christmas home just in case times or prices have tunes, party outfits and silly games 1-5 Dec to get you in the mood for the SSE Hydro, Exhibition Way, Flutter most wonderful time of the year! Glasgow G3 8YW, 0141 248 3000 Various times | £9/£6 | 2-6yrs (Both parent and child require a www.sec.co.uk Platform, Glasgow G34 9JW, valid ticket.) 0141 276 9696 www.platform-online.co.uk Sat 17 Nov 9, 15, 22 Dec NINE Flutter is an interactive, immersive Galoshins Little Elf’s Winter Workshops familiesonline.co.uk 14.00 | £5.95 performance that combines 11.00-15.00 | from £3.20 | 5+yrs Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, puppetry, music and stunning Chatelherault Country Park, Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 visuals to create a multi-sensory Hamilton ML3 7UE, 01698 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk performance for small hands. 426213 Sat 10-Sun 11 Nov Wed 21 Nov www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Big Music for Minis Nitro Circus Live Sun 2 Dec Santa’s elves are so busy Various times | various prices | up 19.30 | from £39.75 Advent Party this year and they need your to 7yrs SSE Hydro, Exhibition Way, 14.00 | £6/£4 help! Can your little elves help The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow G3 8YW, 0141 248 3000 The Language Hub, Glasgow G11 Santa’s elves in his workshop?! Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 www.sec.co.uk 6QQ, 0141 258 2700 11am Gingerbread Decorating 3NY 0141 3533800 www.thelanguagehub.co.uk Workshop - decorate your own Join us for some German www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Sat 24 Nov gingerbread man and gift wrap Christmas biscuits and cakes, I Spy With PC McKay your finished masterpiece! Sat 10 Nov 14.00 | £5.95 hot drinks and non-alcoholic 12.30 Hot Chocolate Cone German Lantern Making for St. Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, 'Gluehwein', some carol singing Decorating - Fill your cone and Martin’s Celebrations Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 and arts & crafts for the younger decorate the outside to make 13.30 | £5 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk ones. your cone look like Santa or The Language Hub, Partick G11 even Rudolph! 6QW, 0141 2582700 22-24 Nov Wed 5 Dec www.thelanguagehub.co.uk Robinson Crusoe (The Truth) The Narnia Experience 14.30 + 19.30 | £8/£6 15.00 | FREE Sun 9 Dec Sat 10 Nov East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Govan and Linthouse Parish Star Wars: A New Hope Live in Jack and Billy Kilbride G74 4DU, 01355 261000 Church, G51 2YL, 0141 445 2010 Concert 14.00 | £5.95 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk www.govanlinthouseparish.org 19.30 | from £36.90 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, SSE Hydro, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 Fri 30 Nov Sat 8 Dec Glasgow G3 8YW, 0141 248 3000 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk St Andrew’s Day Torchlight The Magic of Christmas www.sec.co.uk Parade 14.00 | £5.95 Sun 11 Nov Fri 18.15 | £10/£5 Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, WWE Live Glasgow West End Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 17.00 | From £39.75 www.torchlightparade.co.uk www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

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14 Families Glasgow familiesonline.co.uk 15, 16, 22, 23 Dec Elf Academy 9.00 + 12.00 | primary 1-4 | £20 Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock G46 6UG, 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Just drop your kids off and let them enjoy a series of creative and fun activities in this jam-packed session! Make a Christmas craft, bake, join in with a wintery tale 21 Dec – 6 Jan and enjoy a festive film before Mr Popper’s Penguins graduating from Elf Academy with 11.00 + 14.00 | from £14.20 | your very own Elf ears! 4+yrs WIN A Family Ticket to A SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow 15-16 Dec G3 8YW, 0141 248 3000 Christmas Carol by Citizens Santa’s Back by Gary Dunn www.sec.co.uk 14.00 | £6.50 Painter and decorator by Theatre at Tramway Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, day, Mr Popper spends his Glasgow G12 0QF, 0141 339 6185 time dreaming of Antarctic www.maskandpuppet.co.uk This bold, theatrical adaptation from the Citizens Theatre captures adventures. He is astounded the original heart of Charles Dickens’ famous tale. Ebenezer when one day a packing crate Sun 16 Dec Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to arrives on his doorstep and let Christmas interfere with his miserly routine. But one Christmas Jingle all the Way 5K a penguin waddles out! With 11.00 | £10/£6 Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who original songs and performing are determined to show him the error of his ways. Chatelherault Country Park, penguin puppets, this delightful Hamilton ML3 7UE, 01698 426213 action-packed musical is the www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk perfect family treat for ages To win a family ticket to A Christmas 5K family race around the trails of 4 – 104! Carol, simply answer the following Chatelherault Country Park! question: WIN Moon! Poppy’s mission is clear! 18-23 Dec And she really needs your help Black Beauty to! Will you be Poppy’s friend at What night is Ebenezer Scrooge £9/£6 | 5+yrs Astronaut School and help her visited by his supernatural guests? Platform, Glasgow G34 9JW, 0141 build paper rockets to rescue 276 9696 MoonMoo? www.platform-online.co.uk Email your answer to [email protected] (subject: “Citizens Theatre”) with your name and address by Sun 30 Dec Friday 30th November. Sat 22 Dec Hogmanay Baby Disco Paper Moon 10.00 + 13.00 15.45 | £5 | under 5s Standard terms and Conditions apply. There is no cash alternative. Subject to availability. Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock Gold performances excluded. Family ticket is up to two adults and up to three children. Cumbernauld Theatre, G67 2BN, G46 6UG, 0141 577 4956 Recommended for 6yrs+. 01236 732887 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk Poppy wakes up to discover that MoonMoo has got stuck on the

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