We Love Christmas

Sparkle and Glow with a season ofFestivities in Falkirk & Callendar House this year...

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CHristmas WorksHops g lantern making g IllumInate lantern ProcessIonCHristmas gift sHop g falkirk toWn Hall g Winter sports g tHe Hippodrome

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Page 4 Remember, Remember the 5th of November Pages 5 – 8 Callendar House, Exhibitions and Events Pages 9 – 12 theparkgalleryPage 13 Cinderella Page 14 Falkirk Town Hall Page 15 Winter Sports Page 16 The Hippodrome Page 17 Libraries Page 18 … And don’t miss Page 18 Booking Information

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ChristmasWelcome

The beautiful park and woodland nuzzles the edges of the house and offers a welcome space for you to walk the dog, ride your bike, spot some wildlife or simply enjoy a little peace during a very busy time. If you haven’t yet visited Cultivating Earth behind the teashop then pop in and learn more about why we all love working on our small patches of Earth even during the dark winter months.

When the winter weather has left you chilly head in doors for a warm welcome from the team working in the house and a huge range of activity to put some colour in your cheeks and get your brain truly defrosted. We’ll have two trees – yes two! - both will enchant in very different ways. Sarah Turner, renowned eco-designer artist, has recycled 100’s of ordinary plastic bottles and created a truly amazing tree for the Green Room. And if traditional is your preference, the real Christmas tree and decorations will delight, there will be music from local choirs, Christmas smells wafting from the kitchen and teashop, two superb exhibitions to enjoy and lots of activities for the children. Our Christmas shop has some great gift ideas and there will be festive baking delights to try.

We hope everyone has a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to welcoming you to the house and park in 2013……and remember a quick walk round the park will easily work off the worst of your Christmas and New Year indulgences.

in Callendar House & Park

This year Callendar House & Park will be glowing with a Christmas blend of indoor and outdoor activity for the whole family.


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Monday 5th November - Callendar Park

Falkirk Community Trust & Falkirk Council presents

FIreworks In callendar ParkCallendar ParKmonday 5 november, 6.30pmFree

sIng Forth choIr 6:30pm

IllumInate lantern ProcessIon6.45pm

The Park Gallery is looking to shine a creative ray of light into the Falkirk area this winter!

Artist' Socks Rolland worked throughout October with 60 Bo’ness Scouts as well as Hallglen Community Centre, Graeme High School, The Village Voice, Hallglen Girl’s Brigade, First4kids, Laurieston Guides and Laurieston Scouts. More than 200 people have created beautiful and haunting paper lanterns. Marvel at their parade, led by feel-good Street Samba band Puff Uproar, and mark your diary to come to the opening of “Winter Warmth” see page 9.

the kIcks7.05pm

FIreworks7.30pm

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InternatIonal garden PhotograPher oF the Year exhIbItIonCallendar Housesaturday 3 november –saturday 19 JanuaryFree

The winning and finalist images from one of the most prestigious international photography competitions were revealed in March 2012 at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. An exhibition of these spectacular photographs will be in Callendar House this winter, just one venue on the international tour, and the first time the show will be in Scotland. It brings together the best garden, nature and outdoor photography from around the world, and includes the work of local photographer Graham Harris Graham. The competition allows photographers to explore the natural world with magical flowers appearing in ‘The Beauty of Plants’ category, secret and fascinating creatures in ‘Wildlife Havens’, breathtaking and delightful views in ‘Beautiful Gardens’, incredible and interesting urban life captured in ‘Greening the City’, and a celebration of outdoor places in ‘Breathing Spaces’ (sponsored by the National Trust). The collection gives an insight to the wonders of plants, gardens, landscapes and nature. Be amazed and inspired.

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mInted: a hIstorY oF coIns, notes and bankIngCallendar House2 february - 19 may 2013Free

This show looks at how coins came into being, what went before them and how we ended up with bits of plastic in our pockets that can buy cars. Come along and see Roman coins, locally printed bank notes, forged bank notes, the plates that made them, and shredded modern money. And before you start planning it, no you cannot stick the notes back together, we tried!

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gIFt shoPCallendar Houseopen monday – saturday10.00am – 5.00pm

Tired of battling round the High Street stores? Longing for a relaxed, labour-saving gift buying experience? The Callendar House Gift Shop should be at the top of your list! Fantastic food hampers (you choose, we wrap) beautiful jewellery, handbags, gloves, scarves. Decorate your home with our range of fabulous contemporary and traditional Christmas decorations. Lay out your table with our festive textiles and candles.

Wednesday 7 november5pm - 8pmWednesday 5 deCember5pm - 8pm

And mark your diary for our special late night shopping nights, when you’ll be able to take advantage of our 20% discounts*, special offers and competitions. Relax, have a complimentary mulled wine and a mince pie and take a turn round the Exhibitions. A truly grownup way to do your Christmas Shopping! *subject to availability, see website for terms

and conditions

chrIstmas chorusCallendar House 1, 8 & 15 deCember2pm - 2.30pm and 3pm - 3.30pmFree

Put a little Christmas magic into your visit, on Saturdays during December the House will fill with beautiful, traditional and festive music that will make your heart soar. The perfect interlude.

FalkIrk FestIval chorus 1 deCember

sIng Forth choIr8 deCember

school choIr 15 deCember

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santa’s Post boxCallendar House& Your loCal lIBrarYfrom 1 deCemberFree

Make sure that Santa receives your Christmas present wish list in plenty of time this year, send him your letter in his special post box and make sure you pop back to collect his reply…


vIctorIan kItchenCallendar House 19 november – 24 deCemberFree

Taste life below stairs and find out how the Victorians prepared for the Christmas festivities and sample tasty delicacies such as ‘Scotch Christmas Bun’ and ‘Cloutie Dumpling’. On Saturdays in December leading up to Christmas the Roasting Spit will be in use, filling the kitchen with the delicious aromas of a roast meat.

chrIstmas lantern huntCallendar House saturdays 17 november –29 deCemberFree

Follow the trail of the Christmas lanterns hidden around Callendar House. They will light your way as you discover the story of 12 Christmas traditions.

Family self-guided event suitable for children 3–12 years, completed entries can be submitted for a mystery prize draw. Children under 14yrs must be accompanied by a supervisory adult or an Elf.

chrIstmas decoratIon and lantern makIng workshoPsCallendar House saturdays 1, 8 & 15 deCemberChristmas deCorations- FreeChristmas Lanterns - 60p

Family ‘drop-in’ activity suitable for children 3-12 years; open 2-4pm. No need to book.

Activity lasts approximately 20 minutes.All children under 14 years must be accompanied by a supervisory adult.

salt geoFF baIleY

Wednesday 9 January - 10.15am & 1pmmonday 14 January - 12.30pm

The first chemical industry of note in the Falkirk district was the extraction of salt from the Forth Estuary. Was it the Romans who needed to salt the roads to stop their chariots slipping?

the orIgIns oF FalkIrk allan meek

Wednesday 6 february - 10.15am & 1pm, monday 11 february - 12.30pm

Why did Falkirk become the centre of East Stirlingshire, what was the spark that set Falkirk on the path for greater things? And just what did it mean to be a market town in the Middle Ages?

educatIng the baIrns Ian scott

Wednesday 6 marCH - 10.15am & 1pmmonday 11 marCH - 12.30pm

From the Reformation onwards Scotland has been renowned for its education system and the organisation of the local schools reflected society.

woodland workoutCallendar ParKWednesday 5 &tHursday 13 deCember 11.00amFree

Work off the Christmas excesses with a workout in the woods. On the route through the Park there will be around ten stations with a different workout at each one. The whole event will only last for about 1 hour but will be physical enough to get the blood pumping and allow you to see some of our beautiful woodlands.In partnership with The Forestry Commission.

SUMMERS LANG SYNEthe PhotograPhs oFJohn munn davId ellIot

Wednesday 7 november - 10.15am & 1pmmonday 12 november - 12.30pm

From the 1930s to the 1950s, John Munn photographed his native Grangemouth, the Highlands, the North-East, and the Borders. A beautiful document of life in the mid-20th century.


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brunch and lunch talks Callendar House

Brunch, 10.15am, includes tea or coffee and scones £4.50 / Lunch, 12.30pm or 1pm, includes tea or coffee and sandwiches £6.50 prepared in-house by our terrific Teashop.

What a diverse history the Falkirk area boasts. You can learn about all sorts of topics, in the celebrated setting of Callendar House, at our lively talks.

lIvIng wIth Plans elsPeth reId

Wednesday 28 november - 10.15am & 1pmmonday 3 deCember - 12.30pm

Since the mid-nineteenth century the quality of life in Scotland has improved enormously through the regulation of building standards and the provision of social housing.

An exhibition of 30 artists, designers and craft makers from Scotland and the

UK who are using lightto bring their craft to life and

whose work illuminates our lives.

theparkgalleryCallendar House

Callendar Park Falkirk FK11YR

Tel 01324 503789Opening hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm

Last admission 4pm

Free Admissionwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

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17 Nov 2012 – 26 Jan 2013 Lesley BanksAmy Cooper

Joanna CouplandElizabeth Cull

Lesley Anne DerksLorraine Ditchburn

Ken EardleyRachel Elliott

Kate FarleyPamela GraceKate Holliday

Kate LycettHilke MacIntyre

Morag MacPhersonSusan McIntosh

Karen MillarSarah MorpethHelen NoakesHannah NunnFiona Purves

Helen RawlinsonBeth Robertson Fiddes

Amanda RossHolly Ross

Stef StoreyGeorgia Wilkinson

Sarah TurnerRebecca WilsonMr & Mrs YOKE

All work is for sale

Above Image by Amy Cooper


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Sarah Turner. Sarah is an award winning eco artist and designer making beautiful products from waste materials. Her latest project was for the London Olympics where Coca Cola commissioned her to make lighting and a huge sculpture for their hospitality centre at the Olympic Park.

Falkirk Community Trust has commissioned her to make a recycled Christmas tree for Winter Warmth 2012 which will illuminate the Green Room at Callendar House from the 17th November. It will stand 2 metres high and will be made from waste plastic drinks bottles.

Hannah Nunn lives and works in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. She runs a successful practice as a designer and maker of paper-cut lighting.

“I am very much inspired by the natural world and spend a lot of time walking in the woods and hills with my camera making visual notes. My studio often looks like a nature table covered with things that I have collected waiting to be turned into lamp designs.”

Mr & Mrs YOKE aka Mark and Zoe are the design duo behind the cool Perth-based illustration and printmaking label, YOKE. Their illustrations have been transformed into a number of hand printed products, including their signature hand pulled screen prints.

theparkgallery

Callendar HouseFree admission

Winter Warmth has built up a reputation for

showcasing original, high quality art and design work from a wealth of artists, designers and

craft makers in Scotland and the UK.

This year’s exhibition theme is Illuminate. We intend to celebrate the originality and talent of

designer/makers who are using light to bring their

craft to life and also artists from other disciplines

whose work aims to illuminate our lives.

This exhibition will include work by artists at the

forefront of their practice.

kate lycett

17 nov 2012 - 26 Jan 2013

stef storeysarah turner mr & mrs yoke

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Kate Lycett. Kate takes her influences from the local landscape, and is also inspired by the work of Schiele, Klimt, Hundertwasser, Anna Pugh and Michael Morgan. With a background in Textile Design the influence of surface pattern is always present in Kate’s work. Even with figurative and landscape pieces she reduces elements to flat pattern, and embellishes with embroidery, collage or gold leaf.

Lesley Anne Derks works from her studio in Larbert. “From an early age lights at night have always fascinated me. The elements such as rain, sleet, snow and mist gave new life to an established scene. Living in an industrial town reinforced this fascination. The lights of the man made industrial scene created a mystical atmosphere in my fertile imagination."

Karen Millar is based in Falkirk. She launched Little Silverleaf several years ago as a small creative stationery project using only recycled materials, such as books, maps, and magazines..

“Winter Warmth 2012 will be a great opportunity to see innovative artwork of the highest standard, and will provide an irresistible choice if you’re looking for unique ideas for your Christmas shopping as all work is for sale and available to take away” Gillian smith, ado Community engagement.

All work is for sale

lesley banksamy CooperJoanna Couplandelizabeth Culllesley anne derkslorraine ditchburnken eardleyrachel elliottkate farleypamela gracekate Hollidaykate lycettHilke macintyremorag macphersonsusan mcintoshkaren millarsarah morpethHelen noakesHannah nunnfiona purvesHelen rawlinsonbeth robertson fiddesamanda rossHolly rossstef storeygeorgia Wilkinsonsarah turnerrebecca Wilsonmr & mrs yoke

Holly rossHelen noakesHelen rawlinson Hannah nunn

artIst talkCallendar Housesaturday 17november10.30am – 11.30amFree

Sarah Turner will be giving a talk about her work in which she shares how and why she started her business. She will discuss her eco principles and theories, tell us where she finds her inspiration and about some of the exciting projects she has been involved in such as her most recent commission by Coca Cola for the Olympic Games. She will also bring some of her work along so you can get to see it up close.

workshoPCallendar Housesaturday 17 november3pm - 4pmCHildren age 10+£5.00

Sarah Turner will teach you how to make your own recycled Christmas decorations. You’ll reuse plastic bottles which were destined for landfill and also reuse other materials which are often thrown away at Christmas such as wrapping paper and tinsel. Make decorations to take home, and add to our decorations on the plastic bottle Christmas Tree at the exhibition.

the PoP uP shoP@ callendar housesaturday 8 deCember10.30-4pmFree

In association with the Park Gallery The Pop Up Shop will showcase some of the great talent we have in the Falkirk area. So whether you are looking for a special Christmas gift or a treat for yourself you’re sure to find something special.


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events and actIvItIes

to book tiCkets for any of tHese events or WorksHops please Call 01324 506850 or visittHe steeple box offiCe, HigH street, falkirk.

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reggIe's roller Palacetheparkgalleryolivia broWn9 feb 2013 –21 april 2013Free

Reggie’s Roller Palace is Olivia Brown’s latest installation, of quirky, characterful animal sculptures. This will be the first Scottish showing of Reggie's Roller Palace.

A vintage take on the modern cult of celebrity alongside the branding and mass marketing

that surrounds it, all seen through the eyes of Reggie (a rat) and over 100 handmade canine spectators!

Olivia graduated from Manchester Metropolitan

University in 1999 with a first class honours degree in Contemporary Craft and she is widely known for her ceramic sculptures and site specific installations.

FalkIrk chIldren’s & Youth theatre Presents cInderella

FalKIrK ToWn Hallfriday 7 deCember - saturday 15 deCember7.30pm (2Hrs) saturday matinees - 2.30pm(no sunday perFormanCes)

bsl interpreted performanCe Wednesday 12 deCember£9 / £7 conc. / £6 Groups - 10 plus+

Written by Simon Beattie in partnership with members of FCYT. Directed by Joanna Harte.

Catchy songs, dazzling costumes and a whole host of crazy characters will have you laughing all the way home in this specially written family panto with a very local flavour!

For larger parties why not pre order your refreshments? Our snack pack contains a carton of fruit juice, Cadbury’s Elves or Freddo bar and pack of popcorn for £1.60 or Soaves Ice Cream tubs for £1.50 per tub.

To place your order please call the Box Office (01324 506850) or [email protected].

Orders must be placed at least two weeks prior to the performance.


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chrIstmas aFternoon danceFalKIrK ToWn HallWednesday 19 deCember 2.00pm (2 Hours) £4

A jingling good afternoon dance with seasonal goodies and a welcome cuppa available from the café.

chrIstmas ballroom danceFalKIrK ToWn Hallfriday 21 deCember 8.00pm (3 Hours)£9 inCLudes muLLed wine andminCe pie / £6 danCe onLy Put some sparkle into Christmas as John Findlay hosts a special night of our popular ballroom evenings.

baIrns chrIstmas concertFalKIrK ToWn Hallsunday 23 deCember2.30pm & 7.00pm£10 / £8 ConC. / ChiLdren £4

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the most popular family music event of the year – the Bairns Christmas Concert.

Sing along or sit back and enjoy Christmas carols old and new in the company of Falkirk’s Festival Chorus, Caledonia Choir and Tryst Orchestra.

This year’s soloist is Polmont-born cellist, Alasdair Tait accompanied by Christine Tait on piano.

ba ba boom loves chrIstmas - dIsco For ages 0-7 FalKIrK ToWn HallWednesday 12 deCember 4pm – 5.30pm £5.50 / £20 FamiLy tiCket / babies up to 18mnths Free with parent/Carer

Join us for the new funkiest family disco in Falkirk with our sparkly tinsel launch! With groooooooveeee tunes, special effects scarves, balloons, parachutes, chill-out zone with soft play and lots of little flashy things, this is great for small people and their brothers and sisters too!

This is not a supervised event and all adults must be accompanied by a small person. Silly dancing is compulsory! Café is open for after school snacks and baby change and feeding areas are here too!

PolmonthIll skI sloPe

Has ‘Flow State’ inspired you to have a go at Winter Sports? Polmonthill Ski Slope can help you fulfil your dreams – take your Warren Miller: Flow State Hippodrome ticket along to get a 25% discount!

Here’s the small print: for skiers and snowboarders get a 4 week block of lessons for the price of 3 weeks (this has to be a 4 week group class paid in full), or get 4 x 1 hour lessons for the price of 3. Book a tubing party for a group of 12 (only applies to this group size) for the price of 8. Must be booked in person, with your ticket at the ski slope and only one ticket applies to one person per booking. Must be booked by 21 December. This offer is all subject to availability and must be used by 29 February 2012. See website for full terms and conditions. Info 01324 [email protected] wInter sPorts

warren mIller: Flow stateTHe HIPPodroMetHursday 29 november 8.00pm£91H 30m + intermission

The Hippodrome is proud to present a special screening of the 63rd Warren Miller annual snow sports film (pictured) – a highlight in the calendar of lovers of adrenaline-fuelled skiing and snowboarding that kicks off the winter sports season. A celebration of fresh snow and great winter moments, following the athletes and dancers-with-gravity who travel the world striving for the far reaches of achievement.

Our screening tonight includes a free prize-draw with excellent give-aways up for grabs.

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the hIPPodromeseasonal / holIdaY FIlm Programme

THE SINGING RINGING TREE (U)SKYFALL (12A)BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (12A)THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (12A)PETIT NICOLAS (PG)ARGO (15)ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (U)NATIVITY 2 (U)A MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (U)IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U)TALES OF BEATRIx POTTER (U)(RECORDED BALLET)FATHER CHRISTMAS/THE SNOWMAN (U)OLIVER! (U) (1968)THE HOBBIT (CERT TBC)Full listings atwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

‘wraP PartY’ sunday 9 deCember, evening

The end of the Hippodrome’s 100th Year, a year of special screenings, historic projects and celebrations. We know the local community in Bo’ness is as proud of their unique cinema as they can be, why not join us, and them, for the final party of the year to see why?

hIPPodrome For schools

Teachers! Planning an end of term treat for your class? The Hippodrome offers a programme of special schools screenings in the run up to the end of term. We’re waiting for your call – 01324 506850

PETIT NICOLAS -WED 5 DEC 10AMTHE SNOWMAN / FATHER CHRISTMAS - THU 6 DEC 10AM AND 1PMNATIVITY 2 -THU 13 DEC 10AM AND 1PMA MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL - FRI 14 DEC 10AM

It’s a WonderfulLife

Arthur Christmas


LibrariesChiLdren’s iLLuminate Workshop

Throughout the festive period your local library will be illuminating the shorter days with a range of children’s activities and crafts workshops. It’s all free but spaces are limited so please book in advance at the Library or by phone.

sLamannan LibraryDates throughout DecemberPop-in sessionsInformation: 01324 851373

bo’ness LibrarythursDay 6 December - 6pmHelp us to decorate our Christmas Tree’

saturDay 22 December - 11:00-12:00Illuminate WorkshopBooking: 01506 778520

larbert lIbrarYsaturday 8 deCember - 10:30-11:30Booking: 01324 503590

dennY lIbrarYtuesday 11 deCember - 16:00-17:00Booking: 01324 504242

FalkIrk lIbrarYsaturday 15 deCember - 10:30-11:30saturday 22 deCember - 10:30-11:30Booking: 01324 503605

grangemouth lIbrarYsaturday 15 deCember - 11:00-12:00Booking: 01324 504690

bonnYbrIdge lIbrarYsaturday 15 deCember - 12:00-13:00Booking: 01324 503295

meadowbank lIbrarYsaturday 15 deCember - 11:00-12:00Booking: 01324 503870

Monster DayThe Hippodrome Ambassadors proudly present

Saturday 17th Nov 2012Hippodrome, Bo’Ness

Tickets: £5.85 / £4.55 conc.(‘King Kong’ only £2.25)

Monster Day Deal:20% off when you buy for two or

more events/screenings(subject to availability)

Advance bookingrecommended!01324 506850

A day of classic, cult and new films... with added grrr and arrgh!

11.00 KING KONG + SHORT- PG)15.30 Masterclass - cert tbc with Grabbers screenwriter Kevin Lehane))19.00 Grabbers - 15 Red Carpet Preview )

21.30 The Wicker Man - 15)

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bo’ness recreatIon centreFree admission

see santa and hIs reIndeer - dennY saturday 1 deCember, 11am – 12pm stenhousemuIrsaturday 1 deCember, 2-4pm FalkIrksunday 2 deCember, 2-4pm grangemouthsaturday 8 deCember, 10am – 12pm bo’nesssaturday 8 deCember, 2-4pmwww.FalkIrkdelIvers.com

Christmas Fayre

Christmas Choir – Bouncy Castle for the kids

come and browse for giftscompetitions and special offers

Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival

Sun 9 Dec 12.30pm – 4pm

Unless otherwise indicated queries and bookings should be made through our central box office:

THE STEEPLE BOx OFFICEHIGH STREET, FALKIRK FK1 1NWTEL: 01324 [email protected] MON – SAT 09:30AM – 4:45PMCLOSED 25 & 26 DECEMBER1 & 2 JANUARY

chrIstmas lIghtsswItch on - bo'nesssaturday 17 november, 4pm grangemouthsaturday 17 november, 5.30pm FalkIrksunday 18 november, 5pm dennYsaturday 1 deCember, 4pm stenhousemuIrsaturday 1 deCember, 5pm

wInter chIldren’s star-track athletIcs FestIvalGranGeMouTH sTadIuMfriday 28 deCember 10am -12 noon£5

Grangemouth Stadium welcomes you to come along for games, fun, competitions and prizes for all! Get in the Christmas spirit and join us for our exciting athletics meet. Compete in your age group in events such as Turkey Trot, Ski Jump, Pudding Putt, Cracker Relay, Igloo Hurdles

Enquiries: 01324 [email protected] to 5-14 year olds. Cost: £5, payable by cheque via post or cash at Grangemouth Stadium Reception.

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SEE THE WEBSITE FOR OUR ADVENT CALENDAR OF DAILY DEALS AND OFFERS – BOOKMARK AND CHECK THOUGHOUT DECEMBER! WWW.FALKIRKCOMMUNITYTRUST.ORG

Falkirk Community Trust,Suite 1A, The Falkirk Community Stadium,4 Stadium Way, Falkirk FK2 9EEwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council

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