Mince pies and mulled wine are appearing on the supermarket shelves; plans are being made to meet old friends for the annual catch-up; and the kids are cultivating a list for Santa of the latest toys and gadgets…Christmas is in the air!

So to get you in the mood and keep you entertained and excited for the whole festive period we have a packed programme of events from concerts to sports, films to shopping, and storytelling to workshops, with lots of them free to just drop in to. So get the Christmas calendar out and start pencilling in some quality time with friends and family at one of our fantastic events throughout the Falkirk area.

And from everyone at the Falkirk Community Trust team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope Santa is good to you.

It’s that time…

falkirk town hallBooking: the Steeple Box office – 01324 506850

VINTAGE & CRAFT FAYRE SAT 22 NOV 11AM – 4PM FREEOur Vintage and Craft Fayre returns to FTH just in time for you to get your Christmas shop on and pick up some beautiful unique gifts for your loved ones (or yourself!) as we pack the place with not-on-the-high-street vintage and craft sellers. Not only this, but there’ll be retro entertainment, workshops, and our Vintage Tearoom is back serving up a slice of tranquillity in the pre-Christmas bustle alongside a host of tasty treats!

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON DANCE

WED 17 DEC 2-4PM £4

A special afternoon Christmas session with live music from resident musician John Findlay and seasonal goodies available from the café.

CHRISTMAS BALLROOM DANCE

FRI 20 DEC 8PM – 11PM £9 (INCluDES MullED WINE & MINCE PIE)/ £6 (DANCE ONly)Put some Strictly sparkle into Christmas with the Ballroom Dance Christmas Special. Hosted by resident musician John Findlay, you can celebrate this party season in style with a festive foxtrot or winter waltz, accompanied by seasonal refreshments.

A BAIRNS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERTSuN 21 DEC 2.30PM & 7PM £10/ CONC £8/ CHIlD £4

This superb annual concert reunites Falkirk Caledonia Choir, Falkirk Festival Chorus, and Falkirk Tryst Orchestra in a wonderful carol concert for the whole family. With a packed programme of carols old and new, carols to sing-along to, orchestral pieces, and a special guest artist, come along and help celebrate the 31st Bairns’ Christmas!

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (U)

SAT 13 DEC 11AM [REEL SATURDAY] & SUN 14 DEC 2.30PM

Starring the late, great Richard Attenborough, six-year-old Susan was told the “secret” about Santa Claus a long time ago by her mother and stopped believing in Christmas miracles. But this year for Christmas Susan is given the most precious gift of all – something to believe in. A true heart-warmer for the whole family.

FATHER CHRISTMAS (U) & THE SNOWMAN (U)

SAT 20 DEC 11AM [REEL SATURDAY]

The delightful double-bill of two classic Christmas animations based on the stories by author Raymond Briggs where Father Christmas takes himself on a well-earned holiday, and a young boy’s snowman comes to life to whisk him away on a magical adventure.

HIPPODROMEBOOKING: THE STEEPLE BOX OFFICE – 01324 506850

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U)SUN 21 DEC 2.30PM, MON 22 DEC 11AM (CUPPA) & WED 24 DEC 2.30PM

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Hippodrome outing to watch this much-loved cine-fable about the up-standing George Bailey who hits a festive low-point and is taken on a journey by guardian angel Clarence to see what life would have been like if he’d never been born…A sell out every Christmas, early booking recommended!

FILM TICKETS £6.30/£4.80/FAMILY £17.30/REEL SATURDAY £2.30/CUPPA £6.30 WITH REFRESHMENTS, £3.20 FILM ONLY

MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE (PG)SUN 21 DEC 7.30PM £12.95/£10.50

When it premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm and is best-known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Now you can watch this stunning modern day classic on the big screen at the Hippodrome, recorded in 2011.

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies also screens from Saturday 27 Dec. Look out for our full Hippodrome December 2014 – February 2015 programme coming out in November!

HIPPODROMEBOOKING: THE STEEPLE BOX OFFICE – 01324 506850

FESTIVE BABY & TODDLER RHYMETIME - SUITABLE FOR AGES 0-3 YEARS

Friendly sessions where you can make new friends and have fun with your little one while they learn new action rhymes and songs.

CHRISTMAS STORYFUN - AGES 3-6 YEARS

A packed session of stories and crafts.

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME - AGE UNDER 5 YEARS

A chance for wee ones to hear some of our favourite children’s books read aloud.

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS

GRANGEMOUTH- AGES 5-12 YEARS FALKIRK- AGES 8-12 YEARS BONNYBRIDGE/MEADOWBANK- AGES 7-12 YEARSThe Christmas session of our regular book club for kids where they can meet to discuss books they’ve read and get creative.

CRAFTY CHRISTMAS KIDS - AGES 2-4 YEARS

Crafty Christmas fun for tots and their parents where we provide the craft materials and you supply the creativity!

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - AGES 5-12 YEARS

Creative and crafty sessions for kids with a fun festive theme.

FESTIVE CRAFTERNOON

Adult craft activities with a festive theme! Bring along whatever you’re working on to join in.

DECORATE THE TREE

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Christmas Treasure HuntLARBERT LIBRARY MON 15 DEC – SAT 3 JAN FATHER CHRISTMAS’ ELVES HAVE HIDDEN SOME CHRISTMASSY PICTURES AROUND THE LIBRARY. CAN YOU FIND THEM? POP-IN AND JOIN THE HUNT!

BO’NESS LIBRARY

DECORATE THE TREE MON 1 DEC 5PM

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS SAT 6 DEC 11AM

FESTIVE BABY RHYMETIME WED 17 DEC 10.30AM

FESTIVE TODDLER RHYMETIME THU 18 DEC 2PM

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME MON 22 DEC 2.15PM

BONNYBRIDGE LIBRARY

FESTIVE CRAFTERNOON THU 4 DEC 1.30PM

THU 18 DEC 1.30PM

DECORATE THE TREE THU 4 DEC 5PM

FESTIVE RHYMETIME FRI 5 DEC 10.30AM

TUE 9 DEC 2.00PM

TUE 16 DEC 2.00PM

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS SAT 13 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS SAT 13 DEC 11.30AM

FALKIRK LIBRARY

DECORATE THE TREE MON 1 DEC 6PM

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS SAT 6 DEC 10.30AM

FESTIVE TODDLER RHYMETIME FRI 12 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS SAT 13 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME WED 17 DEC 10.30AM

WED 24 DEC 10.30AM

FESTIVE BABY RHYMETIME FRI 19 DEC 10.30AM

GRANGEMOUTH LIBRARY

FESTIVE RHYMETIME FRI 12 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS SAT 13 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS SAT 20 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME MON 22 DEC 10.30AM

LARBERT LIBRARY MON 15 DEC – SAT 3 JAN FATHER CHRISTMAS’ ELVES HAVE HIDDEN SOME CHRISTMASSY PICTURES AROUND THE LIBRARY. CAN YOU FIND THEM? POP-IN AND JOIN THE HUNT!

LARBERT LIBRARY

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME TUE 2 DEC 10.30AM

TUE 9 DEC 10.30AM

TUE 16 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS THU 4 DEC 4PM

THU 11 DEC 4PM

THU 18 DEC 4PM

FESTIVE RHYMETIME FRI 5 DEC 10.30AM

FRI 12 DEC 10.30AM

FRI 19 DEC 10.30AM

CHRISTMAS STORYFUN SAT 6 DEC 10.30AM

SAT 13 DEC 10.30AM

SAT 20 DEC 10.30AM

MEADOWBANK LIBRARY

FESTIVE BABY RHYMETIME TUE 2 DEC 10.15AM

TUE 16 DEC 10.15AM

FESTIVE TODDLER RHYMETIME THU 4 DEC 10.15AM

THU 18 DEC 10.15AM

CHRISTMAS CHATTERBOOKS TUE 9 DEC 3.30PM

CRAFTY CHRISTMAS KIDS WED 10 DEC 2PM

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS SAT 13 DEC 11AM

MON 22 DEC 2PM

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME THU 18 DEC 2PM

SLAMANNAN LIBRARY

DROP IN CHRISTMAS CRAFTS MON 22 DEC 2.30-4PM

TUE 23 DEC 2.30-4PM

MON 29 DEC 2.30-4PM

TUE 30 DEC 2.30-4PM

DENNY COMMUNITY CENTRE

FESTIVE RHYMETIME WED 3 DEC 10.30AM

WED 10 DEC 10.30AM

WED 17 DEC 10.30AM

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS KITCHENFROM SAT 22 NOV FREE DROP IN

From Saturday 22nd November our Georgian Kitchen will be transformed into the Victorian Christmas Kitchen where you can help Cook stir the Christmas pudding; sample popular dishes from the period including mince pies, shortbread, Scotch Christmas bun, and cloutie dumpling; and find out how the Victorians would celebrate in a home like Callendar House.

SPIT ROAST TURKEY SATURDAYS 6, 13 & 20 DECOn Saturdays throughout December the Kitchen will be filled with the smells of traditional slow roast turkey. Pop in in the afternoon and you might be right on time to try a piece!

A CHRISTMAS TALE BY THE FIRESIDESATURDAYS 6 & 13 DEC11.30AM & 2.30PM FREE AGES 4-10 YEARSGather round the fireside for a Christmas tale with a di¦erence. Travel back in time and join us in the Callendar House Kitchen for Victorian style story telling this festive period. All children must be accompanied by a supervisory adult. Booking essential: 01324 506850

SANTA POST BOX FROM SAT 29 NOV FREE

11.30AM & 2.30PM FREE AGES 4-10 YEARS

Christmas tale with a di¦erence.

It’s a busy time of year for Santa but he’ll be making sure to check our special Post Box for all your letters. He’ll even have a reply waiting the following week so make sure to pop back and find out if you’ve been naughty or nice!

WALLED GARDENFROM SAT 29 NOV FREESome of the Dwarfs have escaped from the Panto and have taken up residence in our Walled Garden. Come visit their grotto and see how these wee magical creatures live!

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FESTIVE POP-UP SHOPSAT 29 NOV 10.30AM – 4PM FREE

In association with the Park Gallery, our Festive Pop-Up Shop is a showcase for some of the wonderfully talented artists and craftspeople in the local area. So whether you’re looking for a lovely Christmas gift or a treat for yourself, you’re sure to find something unique and special.

THE ALLAN RECORDER CONSORTSAT 6 DEC1-2/3-4PM

As a special treat, the Tearoom with be filled with the sounds of beautiful recorder music with a varied programme ending in a selection of Christmas pieces to get you in the festive spirit.

Gi� shopFor the festive period Callendar House Gift Shop will transform into a delightful winter shopping experience. From distinctive and unique Christmas decorations exclusively supplied by Newbridge Silver to bespoke jewellery, from Christmas Hampers to decorative goods.This year we’re also delighted to be launching an exclusive range by renowned botanical artist, Fiona Strickland. Exclusively produced by us, all profits from the sale of items go back to Falkirk Community Trust to develop and support all our activity across the Falkirk area. Callendar House Christmas Gift Shop is the perfect place to start and finish your Christmas shopping for your home and all the family!

TearoomChristmas in the Tearoom sees our beautiful Morning Room become a place of festive tranquillity for those looking to escape the hustle-bustle with a welcome Christmas break. Pop in and treat yourself to one of our seasonal specials.

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LUNCHES9 – 12, 16, 18 & 19 DEC 12.30PM £24

20 & 23 DEC 11.30AM & 2.30PM24 DEC 11.30AM ADULT £3.95/ CHILD £8.95

For many years we have tried our hardest to get a space in Santa’s diary for him to visit Callendar House. This year he said, “Yes”! Take a break from last-minute holiday shopping and festive-fever to enjoy a memorable family brunch or afternoon tea with Santa and his Happy Little Elf. Each brunch or afternoon tea will be hosted by our Happy Little Elf who will entertain with festive stories and songs, before a special visit from Santa himself who has a lovely Christmas gift for each child. Booking essential: 01324 506850.

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For a festive feast to remember join us in Callendar House this winter for our popular Christmas Lunches.

Choose from a selection of fine foods over three courses, finished o¦ with tea or co¦ee, and enjoy the merry atmosphere in the period setting of the Green Room with stunning parkland views. Booking essential: 01324 503787

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INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

TALK BY ALISON MACLEOD WED 19 NOV 10.30-11.30AM £5

Illustrated talk by botanical illustrator and garden designer Alison Macleod. Includes tea/co¦ee and cake.

ARTIST TALK BY FIONA STRICKLAND

SAT 29 NOV 11AM – NOON FREE

An informal talk and walk through the exhibition with the opportunity to ask questions. Booking essential: 01324 506850

STRICTLY BOTANICAL

CURATED BY FIONA STRICKLAND 10 NOV 2014 – 17 JAN 2015

Fiona Strickland is an internationally renowned botanical artist who is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards from the Society of Botanical Artists and the Royal Horticultural Society. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and was recently commissioned by the Royal Mail to paint a poppy for the commemorative First World War Centenary stamp collection, which will display in this exhibition. Strictly Botanical brings together a stunning collection of botanical watercolours and works in pencil by a dedicated group of artists, passionate and committed to documenting plants in minute detail.

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PAINTING WORKSHOPSMONDAYS 10 NOV – 15 DEC 1.30-4.30PM £120 FOR 6 WEEK COURSE (INC. TEA/COFFEE & CAKE)

Learn watercolour painting with Victorian Braithwaite, Scottish-based botanical artist and award-winning associate member of the Society of Botanical Artists. This six week block of half-day workshops focusses on autumn fruits and berries and is open to all levels. Booking essential: 01324 506850

ARTISTS AT WORKSATURDAYS 22 NOV, 6 & 2O DEC, 10 JAN FREE

Experience featured botanical artists at work in the gallery. They’ll be demonstrating the detailed observational techniques used in the creation of a botanical watercolour.

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HELIX PARK & THE KELPIES

It's a Kelpie Christmas

KElPIE PlAZA

SuNDAy 14 DEC4PMFREE

Join us in celebrating the Kelpies’ first Christmas with a mince pie and a hot drink to keep you warm as you’re entertained with a selection of festive songs performed by local choirs and brass bands down at the Kelpie Plaza.

Visitors can discover the fascinating story of The Kelpies with one of our excellent tour guides, and gain a unique viewpoint, exclusive to tour guests – from inside a 300 tonne Kelpie.

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XMAS POOL FUN PARTYMARINER CENTRESAT 20 DEC6.30pm – 7.30pm Junior £1.00* Adult £2.00*Our fun pool party returns with a festive twist – so grab your swimming costume and head along!

*Santa’s Saver Price

SARAH TURNER CHRISTMAS TREEBO’NESS RECREATION CENTRETHROUGHOUT DECEMBER Bo’ness Rec Centre is proud to welcome a very special Christmas tree this festive period. Commissioned by Falkirk Community Trust in 2012 for Winter Warmth this stunning tree stands at 2 meters high and is made from waste plastic drinks bottles. By award winning eco-artist Sarah Turner, the bottles were collected from local cafés and households before being sandblasted, hand cut and sculpted into decorative forms. A real Christmas gem!

BO’NESS RECREATION CENTRE30 NOVNOON – 4PM

GRANGEMOUTH SPORTS COMPLEXSAT 6 DECNOON – 3PM

Our annual Christmas Fayres are a great way to combine a day out with the kids and a spot of Christmas shopping: with activities and entertainment to keep the young ones amused, and stalls showcasing the best wares from local businesses to help you tackle that Christmas shopping list.

STRATHCARRON HOSPICE

Come along and browse local businesses stalls for unusual and unique Christmas gifts, and enjoy festive baking and music at our community Christmas Fayres!

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CALLENDAR PARKSAT 6 DEC11AM£10/Family £25Dress like Santa and tackle a festive run all in aid of Strathcarron Hospice. For more information visit: www.strathcarronhospice.org or call 01324 826222

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ROLLERBEATS CHRISTMAS FAMILY ROLLER DISCOGRANGEMOUTH SPORTS COMPLEXSATURDAY 6 DEC15.05-16.45PM£6.50/ CHILD £5.50/ FAMILY £20/ SKATE HIRE £1

Rollerbeats regular family roller disco comes to Grangemouth with a festive flavour, where you can boogie around on skates to pop tunes and Christmas classics. They’re also inviting you to dress up for the occasion, so expect to see skating elves, snowmen, and even a reindeer or two! For more information visit: www.rollerbeats.co.uk

Fierce Valley Roller Girls & Fierce

Valley Roller Cubs presents:

A HOGWARTIAN CHRISTMAS ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADERSATURDAY 13 DECFor the first time Fierce Valley Roller Girls are teaming up with Fierce Valley Roller Cubs to present an exciting festive roller derby interleague double header with a magical theme inspired by everyone’s favourite boy wizard! Houses will collide, points hard fought for, and the winners of the cup decided as the two leagues try to stay out of the dungeons this Christmas. For more information visit: www.fvrg.co.uk

CHRISTMAS JUMPER JUNIOR PARKRUNHELIX PARKSUN 21 DEC9.30AMFREESpecial Christmas themed version of Junior Parkrun, a weekly 2k for 4 – 14 year olds held at Helix Park. Wear your best Christmassy jumper to take part in the festive fun! For more information visit: www.parkrun.org.uk/helix-juniors

WINTER CHILDREN’S STARTRACK ATHLETICS FESTIVALGRANGEMOUTH STADIUMTUESDAYS 23 & 30 DEC10AM – NOON AGES 5 – 14Even if the weather outside is frightful, children and young people can still keep active with us inside this December at our Winter Children’s Startrack Festival where they can take part in festivethemed sporting activities and games. Booking essential; call our booking line on 01324 590940.

NEW YEAR’S DAY SKATEHOSTED BY FALKIRK WHEELERS

HELIX PARKTHU 1ST JAN11AMReady to blow the cobwebs away and start the New Year as you mean to go on? Then join Falkirk Wheelers for a bracing January 1st skate at Helix Park before tucking into your steak pie lunch. For more information visit: www.falkirkwheelers.co.ukPhoto by Laura MacDonald

Hello!I’m Hamish and I live at Newparks Farm with some of my animal friends, and we are looked after by the lovely people at Falkirk Community Trust who also manage Muiravonside Country Park.

Would you like to become my friend? You can now become a Friend of the Farm to help feed us, improve our enclosures, and give us lots of tasty and fun treats (which we love!).

For only £20 a year you can make a massive di¦erence to our lives and in return we will send you a Christmas card and gift now, plus an update at Easter, as well as inviting you to a special VIP guided farm tour in the summer.

All the animals can’t wait to meet their new Friends!

For more information visit our website or email simon.bowers@falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Hamish x

FRIENDS OF THE FARM

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Party Night !at Grangemouth Town Hall

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Friday 12th December7.30pm - 12.30am

Tickets £22.50 (includes buffet)Tickets on sale from the Steeple Box Office

118 High St, Falkirk FK1 1NW.Tel: 01324 506850 or online via our website: CALLENDAR HOUSE SHOP | CALLENDAR HOUSE

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Falkirk Delivers...

Christmas LightsSwitch on !

Bo’ness entertainment from 2pm switch on 4pmGrangemouth Entertainment from 3pm switch on 5pm

Falkirk Entertainment from 3pm switch on 5pmDenny entertainment from 12pm

Stenhousemuir Entertainment from 3pm switch on 5pm

Gift Vouchers now available for the Hippodrome, Falkirk Town Hall andCallendar House.

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