Extra Time: what’s on in your area? (Aug 7-14)

Inclusion in Extra Time is free! Send your events to the email above no later than the Friday before publication and it could be mentioned in both the paper and on the website.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Aug 2014, 22:00 BST

Thursday August 7

ANNUAL Community Safety Event held by Auchenback Active. 11am-3pm at Auchenback Resource Centre. Kids entertainment, community cafe, fire engines, displays and more — free to join.

TASTE of the Edinburgh Tattoo in George Square from 12.30pm. Free event, showcasing 600 performers from across the world.

Saturday August 9

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EASY Cycle at Rouken Glen Park, courtesy of Barrhead Centre and Neilston Development Trust. Meeting at the Pavilion, try a range of cycles from noon — free bike checks and info.

GARDENERS welcome back to Greenbank House for monthly garden walk - this time focusing on autumn pruning. 2.30-4pm — price included in house admission.

Sunday August 10

FUNDAY Sunday at The Avenue. Activities for children from 11am-4pm, with mascots Newton and Fearn giving away balloons and goodies. Free to join.

HANDS on at The Burrell Collection - get up close with museum treasures from 1pm. Free event. Find out more on 287 2550.

Wednesday August 13

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CINEMA at The Burrell Collection (repeated Weds and Sun). This week, a cunning plan as classic cinema revisits one of Rowan Atkinson’s famous characters in the trenches. 2pm — free event.

UPCYCLING workshops at Govanhill Baths, courtesy of Rags to Riches. Running until Aug 31, materials and tools provides from lampshade and furniture to bottle top mosaic. For times, prices and booking info, call 433 2999.

Thursday August 14

JOIN the Pantaloons at Greenbank House for a production of The Tempest on the lawns. Today and tomorrow, £12.50 for adults, £8 for children. Visit www.nts.org.uk or call 08444932201 for times and tickets.

For more events, visit What’s On East Renfrewshire.