What’s in store as we head towards summer in May and June in East Renfrewshire? Our friends at What’s on East Renfrewshire have it covered! Plenty of chances to (hopefully) enjoy more sunshine at farmer’s markets, charity car boot sales and rainbow fun runs – plus a few indoor events just in case the weather doesn’t behave! Have fun.
The classic Cole Porter musical comes to Eastwood Park Theatre this May. Full of comedy moments, tap dancing and singalong songs, it’s a Sailor’s love story aboard the S.S American. Two unlikely pairs head out to sea to find their destiny, with a bit of help from the all dancing and singing crew on board and some good old fashioned blackmail! Performed by EROS Musical Society, Clarkston’s own amateur dramatics society, who have specialised in musical theatre for over 50 years. It’s sure to be a show for musical lovers not to miss!
When: 16 – 20 May 2017, 7:30pm and 2:30pm Saturday matinee
Where: Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
Tickets: £13 – £15
Barrhead Craft & Farmers’ Market
Find bespoke gifts and local produce at the Barrhead Craft and Farmers Market happening at Voluntary Action UnderCOVER marketplace. Local crafters and businesses will be there on the day with stalls for you to browse, including Milu Bows, Cosy Knits, The Botanist Handmade Soaps, MacShak Art Glass and lots more. The family fun will be complete with face painting for the kids and tea, coffee and baking being served in The Market Place Café all day.
When: 20 May 2017, 10am – 2pm
Where: Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire, Barrhead
Tickets: FREE
In the Pink! Wine, Cheese and Bread Tasting
The sampling continues at Wholefood Market with the 3rd in a series of wine and cheese tasting events. This time it’s all about the pink stuff, with lots of Rose wines to sample paired with delicious hand selected cheeses to compliment. Join instore wine expert Alan Vose as he transports you to the vineyards across the world that produce the best rosé, including Cune Real rosé Rioja,
Jean Luc Colombo les Pins Couchées, Chase Luberons Rosé and Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé. A deliciously decadent evening to be enjoyed by all aged 18 plus. Tickets available in-store, by calling Wholefoods on 0141 621 2700 or from Eventbrite.
When: 26 May 2017, 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Wholefoods Market, Giffnock
Tickets: £15
Sell & Swap Clarkston Boot Sale, Market and Fun Day
A fundraiser event for Eastwood Health and Care Centre in Clarkston, spend your Saturday finding a bargain at this sell and swap boot sale, market and fun day. Local businesses and crafts people will have lots of bits and pieces to buy and you might just pick up a treasure at the car boot sale. Bouncy castle and some appearances by special guests on the day, sure to keep the kids happy and entertained! All proceeds donated to the Eastwood Health and Care Centre.
When: 03 June 2017, 10am – 3pm
Where: Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Clarkston
Tickets: FREE
Add a splash of colour to your Saturday at this fun run with a rainbow twist! The event isn’t a race, and those taking part don’t even have to run, but just enjoy the fun of being splashed in powder paints of various colours at the five colour zones on the route. The course is set over 2km in Carlibar Park, complete with an inflatable assault course, The Gauntlet, where you will weave your way through whilst being coloured in even more paint! There will also be a warm up stage, market stalls, entertainment and fun fair rides on the day. Multiple start times available, just chose a time that best suits you for the rainbow run fun to begin. Price includes a t-shirt and packet of colour paint for you to use on friends throughout the course!
When: 10 June 2017, 10am – 5pm
Where: Barrhead
Tickets: £7 – £10