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Number of records returned:
16
FALKIRK BAIRNS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Sub Category:
General Activities
Details:
~ ~ ~ Fun activities for Wee and Big Bairns!
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Community Services
Telephone: 01324 506850
Email: boxoffice@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Leaflet: Click here to view in a new window
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Posted Date:
10 Aug 2010
Reviewed Date:
DOORS OPEN DAY
Location:
N/A
Area:
Sub Category:
General Activities
Details:
Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Every weekend in September you can explore places that are normally closed to the public. Some open up once a year, some just once in a lifetime.....
* For further details of what is happening all over Scotland, visit the Doors Open Days website - www.doorsopendays.org.uk
* * For details on what is happing in Falkirk, visit the Falkirk Council website or download the Falkirk Doors Open Day Brochure by clicking here.
Contact:
Posted Date:
09 Aug 2010
Reviewed Date:
FTH EVENTS
Location:
FTH, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
General Activities
Details:
FTH (Falkirk Town Hall) has a vibrant programme of:-
~ ~ M U S I C ~ ~
~ ~ D R A M A ~ ~
~ ~ F I L M ~ ~
~ ~ D A N C E ~ ~
~ ~ C O M E D Y ~ ~ + more . . . . . . . . . .
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * F O R A L L T H E F A M I L Y
More information can be found on the website or download the latest programme for July to November 2010
Cost: Various
Contact:
Name: Steeple Box Office
Telephone: 01324 506850
Email: venue@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/cultural
Posted Date:
07 Mar 2007
Reviewed Date:
01 Jul 2010
JUPITER URBAN WILDLIFE CENTRE - SUMMER EVENTS
Location:
Jupiter Wildlife Centre, Wood Street, Grangemouth, FK3 8LH
Area:
FP - Falkirk Others
Sub Category:
Holiday Activities
Details:
~ Even more time available to come along and enjoy a haven for wildlife in the middle of Grangemouth!
~ Open from April to September
~ Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
~ Enjoy fun self led activities for all ages.... bird watching, mini beast hunts, pond dipping, sensory walk, tree trail, scavenger hunts.
~ Look out for loads of fun events at weekends and school holiday periods on the website.
~ Relax and find out about nature on your doorstep!
Cost: Free - donations welcome
Contact:
Name: Stephen owen
Telephone: 01324 486475
Email: jupiterranger@swt.org.uk
Website: http://www.swt.org.uk
Posted Date:
23 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
SWIMMING
Location:
N/A
Area:
Sub Category:
Holiday Activities
Details:
> During the Easter, summer and winter school holidays, Falkirk Council operates a free swim policy for pupil in S1-S6 who live in the Falkirk Council area. This entitles the pass holder to one free swim per day and bus travel at 20p from First bus going to any of the pools.
>> In conjunction with this, Falkirk Council also operates a buy 1 get 6 free scheme for 8-16 year olds.
>>> Further information regarding times, costs and these scheme contact your local swimming pool.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Community Services
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
10 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
WOW (what's on where)
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Holiday Activities
Details:
~ ~ ~ If you are aged 12-25 and looking for something to do, check out the Falkirk Young Scot WOW (what's on where) website to find out about lots of fun activities, events and goings on hosted by various Council Service.
www.youngscotwow.org
Contact:
Name: Young Scot
Website: http://www.youngscotwow.org
Posted Date:
10 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN THE FALKIRK AREA 2010
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
General Activities
Details:
Click here for Events & Festivals booklet
Cost: Various
Contact:
Name: Community Services
Posted Date:
06 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Outdoor Activity
Details:
Falkirk Council Outdoor Access Team runs a lot of projects to help you get out and about to enjoy your local area - from simple countryside paths to delivering large networks linking the canals, disused railways, and paths around our parks and open spaces.
The Outdoor Events Diary is your guide to outdoor events and activities around the urban spaces, parks, woodlands and countryside of the Falkirk area.
- If you want to find out more about local wildlife, history or just want to keep fit we have an event to suit you.
- Please ensure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment as events are likely to be popular. Most of our walks and events last between 1-3 hours.
Cost: FREE
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council
Telephone: 01324 504950
Email: rangers@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
10 Apr 2008
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
YOUTH CLUBS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Youth Clubs
Details:
Are you aged between 10 and 26 years?
Across the Falkirk Council area there is always something going on that young people can get involved in. . .
So, if you:
- want something to do in the evenings
- want to make new friends
- want to get involved in activities and games
- want to build up confidence and skills
- then you want to join a youth club!
If you would like to get involved or are interested in volunteering or just simply want more information, contact Alastair Ramsay or visit the website.
Click here to see a list of youth clubs in your area.
Cost: FREE
Contact:
Name: Alastair Ramsay
Telephone: 01324 504413
Email: alastair.ramsay@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
10 Apr 2008
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
GREENSPACE SCOTLAND
Location:
Unit 12, Alpha Centre, Stirling University Innovation Park, Stirling, FK9 4NF
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
Greenspace Scotland is an independent charitable company. We work with a wide range of national and local partners to improve the quality of life of people living and working in urban Scotland through the planning, development and sustainable management of greenspaces. Our activities include policy advocacy, partnership development and support, research, enabling and sharing practice.
Greenspaces are about people, communities and quality of life. They play a key role in supporting safe, healthy, happy and vibrant communities. For more information on what greenspaces are, click here.
Contact:
Telephone: 01786 465934
Fax: 01786 469679
Email: info@greenspacescotland.org.uk
Website: http://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2008
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
FIT SCOTLAND
Location:
Dewar House, Staffa Place, Dundee, DD2 3SX
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
FIT Scotland is the country's leading charity, striving to protect the nation's vital green spaces for sport, recreation and play.
How does FIT protect recreational spaces?
- Partnerships with Scotland's Councils
- Advice to Community Groups and Individuals
- Minimum Standards of recreational space
- National Planning Guidelines
- Advice to government and local government
- Public Comment
- Safety, design and maintenance
For more information on what we do, how to get involved, join the fields forum or find fields near you, please visit our website.
Contact:
Name: Colin Rennie
Telephone: 01382 817427
Email: colin.rennie@fieldsintrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.fieldsintrust.org
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2008
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
PARKS
Location:
Falkirk Council, Falkirk Stadium, Westfield Street, Falkirk, FK2 9DX
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Outdoor Activity
Details:
Our parks are more than a heritage, they are a living, breathing part of the community.
Falkirk Council area has 91 parks comprising 410 hectares, or approximately 1,013 acres. In addition, the area contains Muiravonside, a designated Country Park, several urban fringe countryside parks, and woodland providing 409 hectares or approximately 1,011 acres.
For more information visit the website or click on one of the following:-
**** Falkirk Council are seeking your views on parks in the area, visit the website for details on how to give your views and opinions and other related documents.
~ ~ ~ Falkirk Council Ground Maintenance inspects and maintains over 150 play areas through the Falkirk Council District, for contact details please visit the website.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 590900
Email: director.commser@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
16 Nov 2009
Reviewed Date:
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Arts & Music
Details:
The museum service aims to:-
- document, collect, and preserve the heritage and culture of the area for people now and in the future to engage with and enjoy
- programme and promote a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions of local and national significance
- work with schools, community groups and local residents through our education and outreach programmes
- provide visitors to the area with high quality tourist attractions
Museum Venues
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Cultural Services
Posted Date:
16 Nov 2009
Reviewed Date:
CINEMA - FTH & HIPPODROME
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Film & Theatre
Details:
Falkirk Town Hall (FTH) Cinema show a wide range of films, from comedy, animation and dance to romance, true stories and award winning drama, there is something for everyone at FTH Cinema.
The Hippodrome has undergone extensive restoration as part of the Bo'ness Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) and has seen the 1926 decorative scheme reinstated, new seating installed and original seating restored, and digital and 35mm projectors fitted to offer the best cinema experience.
Contact:
Posted Date:
16 Nov 2009
Reviewed Date:
YOUNGSCOT WOW
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
General Activities
Details:
Want to know what's happening around the Falkirk Council area during the summer???
Young people from the Falkirk Council area...... prepare to be WOWed by a new events and activities website which promotes activities for 12-25 year olds!!
Falkirk Young Scot WOW (What's On Where) will be bringing you all the latest on what's going on in your area. - check out www. youngscotwow.org it's a website which brings together a wide range of activities for the first time, making it a one stop shop for you to find out what's going on in the area.
There are over 125 activities to choose from during the summer, so you won't be stuck for things to do! Rugby, music, rock climbing, kayaking, dance and much, much more - there's something for everyone!
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 503683 OR 503684
Email: wow@youngscot.org
Website: http://www.youngscotwow.org
Posted Date:
29 Jul 2009
Reviewed Date:
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