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Latest News Last minute addition to programme! Don’t miss the Demon Drummers youth taiko team perform a short set on Sunday 29 April about 4.45pm in Colquhoun Square. They will also perform earlier in the afternoon on the Seafront.
 

Most Days of Springfest

  • 11am-3pm Artists at Work Trail. Visit the area's many superb coffee shops, gardens & galleries and watch our talented artists at work.
    Mon-Fri - Mansefield Studios, Arrochar. Tom Butcher ceramicist
    Mon-Fri - The Hill House, Helensburgh. Sophia Perina-Miller
    Mon 30 April - Coach House Coffee Shop, Luss. Boisie Birrell and Elizabeth Henderson Tues 1 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Agnes Phillips
    Wed 2 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Agnes Phillips
    Thurs 3 May – The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh. J P McLaughlin
    Thur 3 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Group from Helensburgh Art Club painting around the grounds.
    Fri 4 May - Mansefield Art Gallery, Arrochar, beside the Village Inn. Mary Duncan, Anita McLaren and Audrey Graham.
  • “George Wyllie at The Hill House” – 1.30pm – 5.30pm.
    Always guaranteed to surprise and delight, Scotland’s well-known and much loved artist has an unusual sculpture trail around The Hill House garden and much more inside. For exceptional value on 28 and 29 April combine your visit with a Tea ceremony – see garden events. Entry to house normally £8.
    Saturday 28 April only 11am George talks about his work. Booking direct 01436 673900 from 16 April.
    The Hill House tea room will be open from 10 am on Saturday 28 April only. It will be accessible for morning coffee independently of the house.

  • Gregor Ian by Jon PeatyGregor Ian Smith Art Exhibition, Helensburgh Library, West King Street
    Free admission
    Saturday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00
    Monday: 1:00 - 8:00
    Tuesday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00
    Wednesday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00
    Thursday: 1:00 - 8:00
    Friday: 1:00 - 5:00

Saturday 28 April

  • 12 noon -5pm Town Centre Helensburgh Live music and drama on stage - programme will include a wide variety of traditional, rock and folk music.

  • !B! 2-5pm Join others to help recreate Van Gogh’s Irises. Art workshop in St. Columba's Hall led Mary Duncan and Anita McLaren. £3. Only 16 places so booking essential. Sponsored by The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh

  • 8pm -Back of the Moon - Award winning band headline a concert of traditional music. Supported by local talented musicians. Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street. £10 which includes wine or soft drink in ticket price. Accompanied children free entry but limited availability and must have a ticket.
    Tickets available by phoning 01436 672642 or direct with cash from McGillivray's Coffee Shop, West Clyde Street or at Information Point in Colquhoun Square on Sat 28 April !B! recommended

  • 12 noon- 5pm West Kirk - 'Faithworks - because faith works' View the work of Glasgow artist, sculptor and puppeteer Ian Turbitt. Paintings will be for sale.
    12.30pm - 2pm & 2.30pm - 4pm West Kirk Church organ played by Walter Blair

Sunday 29 April

  • 1pm - 4pm Ride high in the wagon pulled by two magnificent Clydesdale Horses in Argyle Street just 100metres from the Main Marquee. £1

  • 1pm - 5pm Town Centre Helensburgh Live music and drama on stage - programme will include a wide variety of traditional, rock and folk music.

  • 7pm Sunday at Seven West Kirk, Helensburgh Classical and traditional music expertly performed by talented Lomond School Pupils. No tickets but donations welcome at the door.

  • The Wee Giant Puppet Company. Innovative theatre 1 hr shows for age 4-104 in West Kirk Hall
    2pm ­ Absolutely Fabulist
    4pm ­ Sweet Life
    Tickets £2 available at the weekend from Visitscotland information desk or at the door ­ if there¹s any left! see website
Tuesday 1 May
  • 7.30pm - Spring Concert for Piano with Catherine Nardiello Commodore Hotel, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh. Tickets Adults £8 Children £5 available at door or from hotel.
Wednesday 2 May
  • Jigsaw Event for Springfest
    Festival Concert at the Commodore Hotel - Helensburgh
    12.30pm - 2.30pm Working lunch Acoustic Set with Sally
    4pm - 5.30pm Music workshops for the Young People Sounds of Progress
    7pm – 9pm Evening concert programme: Sounds of Progress Helensburgh Savoy Group/Jigsawkids
    Tickets - More details soon

  • 8.30pm  Lomond Folk Club Open Session, Club 321,  Middleton Street, Alexandria.
    Free admission, all musician, singers and  listeners welcome.
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