What’s on (Jul 16-23)

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By Gillian Loney
Published 15th Jul 2015, 22:00 BST

Thursday July 16

SAVE the servants and find the medal - interactive game at Pollok House, working in teams to find answers to clues. 11am-1pm. Cost included in admission to the house. May not be suitable for under sevens. To Book, call 616 6410.

SHAKESPEARE in open air as The Pantaloons return to Greenbank Gardens for Much Ado About Nothing. 6.30pm start for the summer comedy of masks, music and mistaken identity. Bring a picnic and something to sit on.

Friday July 17

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BARRHEAD First Steps. From Barrhead Foundry from 9.30am. The walk will take up to one hour at a moderate pace. Meeting place within entrance to the Foundry.

WILLOW Wonders at Whitelee Windfarm. Willow weaving summer drop in from 10am until 2pm. Free to join - book by calling 614 0962 or emailing [email protected].

PAOLO Nutini, Michael Buble and Other Swing Hits at the Redhurst Hotel. 7.30pm-12.45am for tribute night. £23.50pp includes three course dinner - call 638 6465 for more info.

Saturday July 18

RUN the Blades - a new ultramarathon - takes place at Whitelee Windfarm. 10am start and entry is £40. Challenging course across mixed moorland, forests and past wind turbines towering 140m above.

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CAR boot sale at Auchenback Resource Centre. 10am-2pm and car park spaces available for £10 (tables inside £8) payable at time of booking - call 571 5308 for more info.

FOOD festival at Princes Square.Stock up on dishes from around the world, taking in the Med, Caribbean, USA and some fine Scottish fare alongside a pop up craft beer garden at Square Street Food - runs today and tomorrow.

NIGHT of new music at The Glad Cafe. Melodic sounds, heartfelt yet catchy hooks and hints of folk, jazz, soul from Mark Copeland, Kat Healy, Flew the Arrow and Rae Garrity.

Sunday July 19

CLASSIC cinema for grown ups at The Burrell Collection. Today’s free film is a mythical voyage to recover a magic sheepskin. Adventure through ancient Greece from 2pm - no need to book.

Monday July 20

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FIRST Steps Giffnock meeting from 10am at Whole Foods, outside the main door.

SUMMER holiday fun continues at The Avenue, noon-4pm. This week (Mon-Thurs), Sand Art Bottle Buddies with four different characters - Minecraft Steve, Minion Stuart, Hello Kitty or Captain America - to choose from.

Tuesday July 21

EASTWOOD Park - First Steps from 9.30am meeting within the café area.

BARRHEAD Walking Group meet from 9.45am (for a longer walk at a moderate pace) meeting outside the main door of the Foundry.

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MINIBEAST hunt at Pollok House. Wildlife workshop running 11am-1pm. Free event but spaces limited - book on 616 6410. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday July 22

NEILSTON Walkers from 10am (for a longer walk at a moderate pace throughout the Countryside) meeting within The Bank café.

Thursday July 23

FIRST Steps from 10.30am (for beginners up to 45 minutes) meeting within Auchenback Resource Centre café.

BIG butterfly count at Whitelee Windfarm. Join the countryside rangers and help them record their winged visitors from 1-3pm. Free event held at Ardochrig. Booking required - call 614 0962 for more info, and dress for the weather.

For more events, visit What’s On East Ren, or head to WOW247 Glasgow for all things arts and culture going on in the city.

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