Full event listing Sunday 29 April

Town Centre...

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
• 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

1pm – 3pm Art exhibition in the West Kirk

Wee Giant Puppet Company Innovative theatre 1 hour 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 there’s any left! see website
Sponsored by Helensburgh and Gareloch Rotary

Nearby in town...

• !B! 10.30am - Guided walk - High Road to The Hill House - see walking events


• 1pm - 5pm Loch Lomond Craft Association Craft Fair, United Reformed Church, West Princes Street


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


• 1pm - 4pm – Ceramic Workshop, Doodlemugs, opposite St Columba’s Church Hall
• !B! 1.30pm and 2.30pm - Guided walking tours of Helensburgh's famed street trees and blossom - see walking events


• !B! 1.30pm and 3.30pm Heritage guided walking tour of Helensburgh's interesting town buildings and tales both past and present -- see walking events


• !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.


• 2pm - 4pm Biodiversity Beach Scavenge. Meet Helensburgh Swimming Pool Carpark 2.00 pm. Bring wellies and waterproof clothing.


• 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.

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 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.


• 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.


• Canine Association Roadshow teaching responsible dog ownership Times to be confirmed. Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.


• !B! Sunday 29 April 10.30 - 4.30 High Road to the Hill House
  Climb the hill behind Helensburgh for stunning views over the Clyde and Loch Lomond before descending to C R MacIntosh’s famous “Hill House” for a well earned free cup tea/coffee and free entry to this architectural gem. Return on foot or take free minibus back to town centre. 10km. Total ascent 354m..