South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Standing outside the entrance to Low Parks Museum is a simple, bronze memorial plaque on a polished granite plinth that bears the words “The Dutch Don’t Forget”. The plaque was presented to veterans of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, a Scottish, Territorial Army formation that played a vital part in the liberation of the Netherlands in the final stages of the Second World War. The message is simple, the Dutch will never forget the sacrifices made by the men of the 52nd (Lowland) Division in freeing them from Nazi oppression.

Two battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) proudly fought in the Dutch campaign in the Second World War. The 6th Battalion, historically covering the county of Lanarkshire, and the 7th Battalion, drawn mainly from the south side of the city of Glasgow.

This commemorative exhibition highlights the part played by these two battalions, as part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, in this pivotal stage of the Second World War.

Free entry, open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

Cost: Free admission

SLLC’s Culture department offer a wide range of “art” activities to the local community which includes painting and drawing, ceramics, stained glass, dressmaking, traditional arts and crafts, guitar, drumming and much more.

All our tutors are talented artists and committed to inspiring participants of all ages and abilities in their creative work by passing on their expert knowledge and techniques to participants whilst building up their confidence to express themselves in whatever way they wish.

This exhibition showcases the wealth of talent that we are lucky to have within our family of “tutors”.

Cost: Free admission

Between these two super heavyweights of the Scottish comedy scene they have chalked up over 40 years of comedy experience between them and at an age where most are coasting to retirement, Gary and Raymond are just getting warmed up.

Following on from the runaway success of their shows at The Edinburgh Fringe they have joined forces once more to bring you a blistering stand up comedy show brimming with great stories, awesome observations and improvisation which will leave you in no doubt as to why Raymond and Gary are regarded as two of the finest headline comedians in Scotland.

"Gary runs rings around his comedy peers" - The Herald

"Raymond is An Improvisational Genius" - Frankie Boyle

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £16.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

A journey through the impossible with incredible illusions performed to an edgy backdrop of mystery, with master illusionist Chris De Rosa and his fabulous assistant, Michelle Ferguson. 

The duo will be performing unbelievable magic entwined with the stylish and mood setting vocals of Lynsey Milroy and Alan Walker, two of the UK's leading vocalists.

Illusion takes the audience into a world of light and dark, guided by music, magic, mystery and illusion! It truly is a magical, mysterious masterpiece

“Unbelievably good magician!” – Vernon Kay ITV’s Game of Talents

“That is amazing!” Nick Grimshaw, Radio 1

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

The internationally-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No1 hits Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man and Sherry – so, come out tonight as we celebrate all of their million-selling hits; Rag Doll, Oh What a Night, Silence is Golden. . . in one incredible concert show! 

So, it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the world’s treasures in two hours of non-stop hits as Big Girls Don’t Cry returns to Lanark Memorial Hall.

Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £30.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)