Full events listing for Saturday 28 April

What's on...
12 noon-5pm. Open air, marquees and halls in the Town Centre, Helensburgh. Lots of things to see and do - MOSTLY FREE exhibits and fun activities

• Live music on stage - programme will include a wide variety of traditional, rock, jazz, drumming and folk music.
• Marquee decorations - Beautiful Bunting - a combined project by local schools & Jigsaw Kids
• Farmer's Market (until produce sold)
• Food tastings in our delightful delis
• Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park - Discover the joys of the great outdoors.
• RSPB - learn more about our Spring Singers
• Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust - caring for our fabulous street trees
• Helensburgh and District Access Forum - developing footpaths for all
• Helensburgh & Lomond Community Trust
• Try on a Kimono with Scottish Japanese Residents Association
• Town Treasure Hunt. Explore the town centre. Competition organised by Cancer Research. Family rail  ticket prize provided by First Scotrail Entry forms from Cancer Research Shop from Mon 23 April or from  marquee at weekend.
• Wee Hoose Club  Mini Hunt – Gift token and model house prize. Entry forms from 20 town shops from  23 April or from info. desk at weekend.
• Helensburgh and Lomond Chamber of Commerce
• Face Painting - Springfest or Japanese style with Jigsaw(Sat), Girlguiding UK(Sun)
• Scout Association - How quick can you pitch your tent?
• Photography and art exhibitions
• Planting and transplanting with the Horticultural Society
• Candlemaking with  the Beekeepers
• Prove your handicap in Helensburgh & Gareloch Rotary Club putting competition
• National Trust for Scotland caravan
• Argyll Greenwoodworkers - learn woodturning from the experts
• Toyota crazy 'fun' cycles for all ages to enjoy for FREE
• Helensburgh Rotary Club - second hand bookstall
• GRAB Trust - recycling activities
• Organ music and art exhibition in the West Kirk
• DIY Flowers! Be tutored by the experts from Helensburgh Flower Club and take home your own  arrangement. West Kirk Hall. Sponsored by Helensburgh Flowers.
• Scottish Bonsai Association - discover more about this fascinating hobby. West Kirk Hall
• Scotland’s Heritage Trees – superb display of rarely seen photographic prints. Loaned by Forestry  Commission Scotland and displayed by the Tree Conservation Trust. St Columba’s Hall,W. King St

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

1.30 pm - 4pm Heilan Shananigans - Join Jigsaw for a stramash of fun, games and activities with a heilan flavour at the "Huechter Tuechter Stadium" in the West Kirk Garden, Helensburgh

!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

Nearby in Town...

• Saturday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00 Gregor Ian Smith Art Exhibition, Helensburgh Library, West King Street.


• 10am - 5pm Loch Lomond Craft Association Craft Fair, United Reformed Church, West Princes Street


• 10am - 4pm Helensburgh & District Quilters Annual Exhibition, Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street. Displays, traders, tearoom, quilt raffle. Contact M. Anderson 01436 673445


• !B! 10.30am - Guided walk to Glenarn Gardens in Rhu - see walking events


• 12noon- 5pm (weather permitting) Drum Adventure Charitable Trust hosts 30 min. Speedboat trips from Helensburgh Pier £10


• 1pm -2pm (weather permitting) Watch Drum Adventure Zapcat racing RIBs from the Pier


• 1pm - 4pm Ride high in the wagon pulled by two magnificent Clydesdale Horses, Argyle Street £1


• !B! 2pm-4pm Garden Tour of some of Helensburgh’s stunning private gardens. Organised by Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society. Transport supplied £2 charge. Only 12 spaces so phone to book.


• !B! 1.30pm and 3.30pm - Guided walking tours of Helensburgh's famed street trees and blossom - see walking events


• !B! 3pm - Heritage guided walking tour of Helensburgh's interesting buildings and tales both past and present -- see walking events


• 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

Town edges or surrounding area...

• Frequent Free return minibus service to Glenarn Gardens and The Hill House from Festival Site Town Centre, Helensburgh. Timetable available at Information Desk or at bus. One always leaves 20 mins before each Japanese Tea Ceremony. Buses generously supplied by Helensburgh Lions Club and Babcock Naval Services.


• !B! Japanese Tea Ceremonies at The Hill House: Saturday 28 April and Sunday 29 April 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm. In the garden of National Trust for Scotland, The Hill House, Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh this is a unique restful experience not to be missed. Free mini-bus departs from town centre 20 mins before start of tea ceremony. £4 in cash payable at The Hill House. Reduced entry (£4 instead of usual £8) then available to The Hill House with its stunning exhibitions of George Wyllie sculptures. Booking essential.


• Glenarn Gardens, Rhu. Visit these truly stunning gardens – guided walk to Glenarn available Saturday morning 10.30am or take the free minibus from the town centre. Entry only £3. Also watch members of West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association building a drystane dyke.


• !B!10.30 -2.30 approx. Glenarn Gardens via the Coffin Road
  Walk from Helensburgh to Glenarn Gardens via the Upland Way and Highlandman’s Road(Coffin Road) Lovely views over the Gareloch and Firth of Clyde. Walk back with leader
  or return in free minibus. 10km. Total ascent 200 m. Glenarn entry fee £3.


• Geilston Gardens in nearby Cardross Special reduced rate entry £3 this weekend or join one of our guided walks on Wednesday 2 May or Thursday 3 May which finish at the Garden.


• 1.30pm and 3.30pm Dog and Duck display Team at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch..