Visit Santa at Calderglen Country Park from December 19th to 24th to create magical holiday memories. Enjoy meeting Santa, taking photos, and receiving gifts including a hot chocolate voucher and reindeer dust. Tickets are £11 per child, and prepayment is necessary. Book by calling 01355 236644.
The Parkville at Glasgow Road, Blantyre, offers a festive family outing with lunch and a visit from Santa on December 14th, 21st, and 24th. Enjoy a two-course meal while kids share their wish lists in a cheerful atmosphere. Early booking is advised due to limited spaces. Prices: £22.50 for adults, £15 for kids.
Jimmy Small, in his 80s, is a dedicated local volunteer who has been portraying Santa for various charities in Blantyre. This holiday season, he has participated in numerous events, including Christmas fayres and school parties. His hard work for the community is greatly appreciated by both his family and residents.
Whilst things are still Christmassy, here’s a festive story which needs recognised. The incredible efforts by Bonnie Blantyre last week in distributing sweet treats to so many Blantyre Children! Through kindness from community organisations and individuals, they managed to raise a whopping £2,800 to buy enough selection boxes for all our Blantyre schools and nurseries! […]
This next fortnight, Dobbie’s at Sandyholm are offering a Little Seedlings train-themed journey for children and families, complete with interactive elements and a meeting with Santa himself! Get into the spirit of Christmas with a festive family day out. Take in the atmosphere as you arrive at our enchanting forest, and after a warm welcome […]
Well done to everybody who took part in the spectacular ‘Jingle All the Way” event earlier today 1st December 2024. A well organised, well advertised event which certainly thrilled as Chatelherault Park was mobbed! Thanks to all of the Participants, Staff and Volunteers for making this another successful and enjoyable event. Stay tuned for loads […]
If you can’t wait until Santa arrives, you can visit him early, nearby at Strathclyde Park! Continuing our look at nearby Festive events, “Believe in Santa” is coming! Running from November 23, to December 24, you can visit the beautifully themed festive grotto at M&D’s, where you can meet Santa and his busy elves. Each child […]
What an amazing festive, fun day at Agnews Family Shopper & Billy’s cafe/Bistro! Today, local businesses and the community rallied to put on a wonderful Christmassy event for many local children. The venue today, Sunday 17th December was Agnews Family Shopper and Billy’s Cafe Bistro on Glasgow Road, Blantyre where a Christmas lunch was put […]