Events Archive
We are running a series of events and invite you to join us!
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Note: Some of our events have limited spaces so please remember to Book Your Place early to avoid disappointment.
Adult Handcrafts
21 January 2025 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
17 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Book Bug Session
17 January 2025 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
14 January 2025 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Adult Handcrafts
7 January 2025 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
20 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
17 December 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Wee Explorers
13 December 2024 (13:00-14:00)
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Families
Yoga Session
13 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
10 December 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Wee Explorers
6 December 2024 (13:00-14:00)
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Families
Yoga Session
6 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
3 December 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
1 December 2024 (13:00-15:00)
Come along and make a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Our experienced flower arranger Margaret will show you how to make a beautiful wreath for your front door or as a table decoration for Christmas. We supply the oasis wreath rings and all the greenery and decorations but you can bring anything personal you might want to add. Book now as spaces are very limited for this hands-on workshop.
Come along and make a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Our experienced flower arranger Margaret will show you how to make a beautiful wreath for your front door or as a table decoration for Christmas. We supply the oasis wreath rings and all the greenery and decorations but you can bring anything personal you might want to add. Book now as spaces are very limited for this hands-on workshop.
Wee Explorers
29 November 2024 (13:00-14:00)
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Join us as we explore nature within our Explorers Garden, collecting natural resources, singing songs and sharing stories along the way. We will finish with some nature crafts and a small refreshment. Dress for the weather and meet outside the cafe.
Families
Yoga Session
29 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Book Bug Session
29 November 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
26 November 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
22 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
19 November 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Festive Market
17 November 2024 (11:00-16:00)
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Wylde Thistle Events for a festive market on Sunday 17 November 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm With a wonderful mix of local makers, producers, and festive food and drinks, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Don’t forget to save the date!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Wylde Thistle Events for a festive market on Sunday 17 November 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm With a wonderful mix of local makers, producers, and festive food and drinks, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Don’t forget to save the date!
Families Free
Yoga Session
15 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Book Bug Session
15 November 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
12 November 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
8 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
5 November 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
1 November 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts
29 October 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
25 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
25 October 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Book Bug Session
25 October 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
22 October 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
21 October 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections Cancelled
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
18 October 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Black History Month - Art of Resistance - Stories and Songs of Africa and Asia
17 October 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Join us for Story telling session, pottery making inspired by our collection, dance, drums, African and Asian Arts and crafts. All material provided. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
Join us for Story telling session, pottery making inspired by our collection, dance, drums, African and Asian Arts and crafts. All material provided. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
Free
Adult Handcrafts
15 October 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
14 October 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
11 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
11 October 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Adult Handcrafts
8 October 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
7 October 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
4 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
4 October 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Book Bug Session
4 October 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
1 October 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
30 September 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Tapas Night
27 September 2024 (16:00-21:00)
Step into a world of culinary delight with our upcoming Tapas Night; our cafe team invite you to experience the vibrant flavours of Spain in an intimate and cosy setting. On this special evening, we're transforming our space into a lively Spanish taverna, offering an array of exquisite small plates that promise to tantalise your taste buds.
Step into a world of culinary delight with our upcoming Tapas Night; our cafe team invite you to experience the vibrant flavours of Spain in an intimate and cosy setting. On this special evening, we're transforming our space into a lively Spanish taverna, offering an array of exquisite small plates that promise to tantalise your taste buds.
Families
Yoga Session
27 September 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
27 September 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Adult Handcrafts
24 September 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
23 September 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
20 September 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
20 September 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Book Bug Session
20 September 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
17 September 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
16 September 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
13 September 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
13 September 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Herbal Vinegars
10 September 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Make versatile and immune boosting herbal vinegars and stock up your pantry ready for the winter. There will also be the chance to make a personalised herbal tea.
Make versatile and immune boosting herbal vinegars and stock up your pantry ready for the winter. There will also be the chance to make a personalised herbal tea.
Free Cancelled
Community Herbal Workshop
10 September 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Join Movement in Thyme to explore different techniques for using herbs for making Herb crafts, medicinal remedies, natural body care products and much more.
Join Movement in Thyme to explore different techniques for using herbs for making Herb crafts, medicinal remedies, natural body care products and much more.
Free Summer Programme 2024 Cancelled
Adult Handcrafts
10 September 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
9 September 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
6 September 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Book Bug Session
6 September 2024 (10:00-10:45)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
3 September 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
2 September 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
30 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Adult Handcrafts
27 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
26 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
23 August 2024 (11:30-12:30)
Join Lily to unwind and relax and learn simple ways to bring peace and kindness by practicing yoga and mediation. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Join Lily to unwind and relax and learn simple ways to bring peace and kindness by practicing yoga and mediation. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Free Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
23 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Herb Craft
20 August 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Make your own herbal sleep pillow, print onto it your personal design using flower and leaf dye. There will also be the chance to make a personalised herbal tea.
Make your own herbal sleep pillow, print onto it your personal design using flower and leaf dye. There will also be the chance to make a personalised herbal tea.
Free
Community Herbal Workshop
20 August 2024 (11:00-14:00)
More information to follow shortly.
More information to follow shortly.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
20 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
19 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
16 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Adult Handcrafts
13 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
12 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Teddy Bears' Picnic
9 August 2024 (13:30-14:00)
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Free Community Day
Teddy Bears' Picnic
9 August 2024 (12:30-13:00)
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Free Community Day
The Power of Poetry (Adult Event)
9 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity. Be inspired by the beauty of nature around you in the parklands and the amazing collection in the museum and who knows you might find yourself ready to put pen to paper. This session will be lead by our in house poet Reyhaneh. Location: Parklands, Reflection Space and Gallery Room. Themes: Nature, Community, and Collection
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity. Be inspired by the beauty of nature around you in the parklands and the amazing collection in the museum and who knows you might find yourself ready to put pen to paper. This session will be lead by our in house poet Reyhaneh. Location: Parklands, Reflection Space and Gallery Room. Themes: Nature, Community, and Collection
Community Day Free
Collaborative Artwork
9 August 2024 (12:00-14:00)
Come along and help us create a wonderful collaborative art exhibition. You will be creating unique artwork by exploring the themes of David’s childhood, exploring Central Africa, special artifacts/objects from the museum.
Come along and help us create a wonderful collaborative art exhibition. You will be creating unique artwork by exploring the themes of David’s childhood, exploring Central Africa, special artifacts/objects from the museum.
Community Day Free
Teddy Bears' Picnic
9 August 2024 (11:30-12:00)
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Bring your your favourite stuffed animal for the teddy bears picnic. It's free but book your place and they fill up quickly.
Free Community Day
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
9 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Community Day - Celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity
9 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)
Join us for a day full of family fun from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Join us for a day full of family fun from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Community Day Free
Book Bug Sessions
9 August 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)
7 August 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024 Cancelled
Adult Handcrafts
6 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School
5 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Gardening Workshop
5 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend
4 August 2024 (10:00-16:00)
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
Free
Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend
3 August 2024 (10:00-16:00)
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
Free
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
2 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Book Bug Sessions
2 August 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Summer Archaeology and Collection School
1 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections
Summer Programme 2024
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)
31 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024
Poetry Session - Children and Adults
30 July 2024 (12:00-13:00)
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity. Be inspired by the beauty of nature around you in the parklands and the amazing collection in the museum and who knows you might find yourself ready to put pen to paper.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity. Be inspired by the beauty of nature around you in the parklands and the amazing collection in the museum and who knows you might find yourself ready to put pen to paper.
Free
Adult Handcrafts
30 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School
29 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Gardening Workshop
29 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session
26 July 2024 (11:30-12:30)
Join Lily to unwind and relax and learn simple ways to bring peace and kindness by practicing yoga and mediation. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Join Lily to unwind and relax and learn simple ways to bring peace and kindness by practicing yoga and mediation. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Free Yoga
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
26 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Book Bug Sessions
26 July 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Summer Archaeology and Collection School
25 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections
Summer Programme 2024
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)
24 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024
Summer Nature School
23 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for nature themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make beautiful nature arts and crafts by using natural materials.
Join us for nature themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make beautiful nature arts and crafts by using natural materials.
Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
23 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School
22 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Gardening Workshop
22 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
19 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Book Bug Sessions
19 July 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Summer Archaeology and Collection School
18 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections.
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections.
Summer Programme 2024
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)
17 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts
16 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School
15 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Gardening Workshop
15 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
12 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Book Bug Sessions
12 July 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Summer Archaeology and Collection School
11 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections.
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections.
Summer Programme 2024
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)
10 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024
Summer Nature School
9 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for nature themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make beautiful nature arts and crafts by using natural materials.
Join us for nature themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make beautiful nature arts and crafts by using natural materials.
Summer Programme 2024
Handcrafts
9 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School
8 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Gardening Workshop
8 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
5 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Handcrafts
2 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
1 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
28 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Handcrafts
25 June 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
24 June 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
21 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness Cancelled
Nail Workshop by Katie
18 June 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Come along melt your worries away and get pampered to our fabulous Gel Nail workshop by Katie and our usual Arts and Crafts.
Come along melt your worries away and get pampered to our fabulous Gel Nail workshop by Katie and our usual Arts and Crafts.
Community Engagement Programme Free
Handcrafts
18 June 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
17 June 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
14 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Handcrafts
11 June 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
10 June 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
7 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Handcrafts
4 June 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Flower Arrangement Session
4 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join our exclusive Flower Arrangement Session and unleash your creativity! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the art of arranging flowers, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re looking to create stunning centerpieces or simply enjoy a relaxing activity, our expert instructors will provide personalized tips and techniques. Reserve your spot today and take home your beautiful floral creation!
Join our exclusive Flower Arrangement Session and unleash your creativity! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the art of arranging flowers, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re looking to create stunning centerpieces or simply enjoy a relaxing activity, our expert instructors will provide personalized tips and techniques. Reserve your spot today and take home your beautiful floral creation!
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
3 June 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
31 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Handcrafts
28 May 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Join us for a range of handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
School Holidays - Nature Themed Arts and Crafts
27 May 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for nature-themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make Bird Feeders/Pine-cone Crafts, Paper snakes, Leaf monsters and wind chimes. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create and decorate 3D rivers and animals, a mix of Scottish and African animals, fantastical creatures, and much more. No Experience is required; all materials are provided
Join us for nature-themed crafts at David Livingstone Center to make Bird Feeders/Pine-cone Crafts, Paper snakes, Leaf monsters and wind chimes. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create and decorate 3D rivers and animals, a mix of Scottish and African animals, fantastical creatures, and much more. No Experience is required; all materials are provided
Arts and Crafts Community Engagement Programme Half-Term Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
27 May 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session
24 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Adult Handcrafts
21 May 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Gardening Workshop
20 May 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Health Walk
16 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Health Walk
Health Walk
Gardening Workshop
14 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Gardening Workshop
Gardening Workshop
Gardening Workshop and Knitting
13 May 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Gardening Workshop and Knitting
Gardening Workshop and Knitting
Gardening Session
7 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Gardening Session
Gardening Session
Spring Crafts
6 May 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Spring Crafts
Spring Crafts
Collaborative Art - Display and Spring Crafts
6 May 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Create decorative spring crafts at David Livingstone Centre. We are welcoming spring at David Livingstone Center.
Create decorative spring crafts at David Livingstone Centre. We are welcoming spring at David Livingstone Center.
Families
Gardening Session
6 May 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Gardening Session
Gardening Session
Community Herb Garden by Movement in Thyme
2 May 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Community Herb Garden by Movement in Thyme
Community Herb Garden by Movement in Thyme
Messy Masterpieces
10 April 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Express your creativity as you have a go at some fun, experimental painting techniques. You will create a personalised artwork on canvas to take home. There will be zero waste during this fun session as we use our inventiveness to transform our leftover materials into a wonderfully colourful collaged artwork.
Express your creativity as you have a go at some fun, experimental painting techniques. You will create a personalised artwork on canvas to take home. There will be zero waste during this fun session as we use our inventiveness to transform our leftover materials into a wonderfully colourful collaged artwork.
Families
LEGO Art Workshop
9 April 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Perfect for all LEGO and Art fans. Join us for a workshop full of print and play. Make your own LEGO art prints and learn the basics of relief printing in this quirky, creative class.
Perfect for all LEGO and Art fans. Join us for a workshop full of print and play. Make your own LEGO art prints and learn the basics of relief printing in this quirky, creative class.
Families
Saturday Easter Events Programme 2024
30 March 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us this Easter with activities and workshops for all ages, come on down to David Livingstone Birthplace to join us celebrating all things nature. See Easter 2024 Events Programme for details.
Families
Friday Easter Events Programme 2024
29 March 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us this Easter with activities and workshops for all ages, come on down to David Livingstone Birthplace to join us celebrating all things nature. See Easter 2024 Events Programme for details.
Families
Tapas Night
16 March 2024 (17:00-20:00)
Step into a world of culinary delight with our upcoming Tapas Night; our cafe team invite you to experience the vibrant flavours of Spain in an intimate and cosy setting. On this special evening, we're transforming our space into a lively Spanish taverna, offering an array of exquisite small plates that promise to tantalise your taste buds.
Step into a world of culinary delight with our upcoming Tapas Night; our cafe team invite you to experience the vibrant flavours of Spain in an intimate and cosy setting. On this special evening, we're transforming our space into a lively Spanish taverna, offering an array of exquisite small plates that promise to tantalise your taste buds.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Museum Visit
10 March 2024 (13:30-14:30)
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times (11:00, 12:15 and 13:30) for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times (11:00, 12:15 and 13:30) for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
Families Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Museum Visit
10 March 2024 (12:15-13:00)
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times (11:00, 12:15 and 13:30) for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times (11:00, 12:15 and 13:30) for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
Families Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Museum Visit
10 March 2024 (11:00, 12:15 (sold out) and 13:30)
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times - 11:00, 12:15 (sold out) and 13:30 - for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
We have a lovely gift for all Mummies, Aunties and Grannies out there - come along to the cafe for a delicious afternoon tea along with a guided tour of the museum . Follow our experienced tour guide as they take you through Davids travels from Blantyre to The Nile followed by a delicious afternoon tea. We have 3 times - 11:00, 12:15 (sold out) and 13:30 - for the tour on Sunday 10th March and there will be a table waiting for your afternoon tea when the tour is over.
Families Mothers' Day
Valentine’s Crafts
13 February 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Come along and make, design and decorate your valentine’s cards, enjoy taking part in other Valentine’s arts and crafts. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required; all materials provided.
Come along and make, design and decorate your valentine’s cards, enjoy taking part in other Valentine’s arts and crafts. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required; all materials provided.
Arts and Crafts Families
Christmas Fayre
10 December 2023 (11:00-15:00)
For visitors we will have the usual hotdogs and mince pies and mulled wine or a hot chocolate from the snack bar.
For visitors we will have the usual hotdogs and mince pies and mulled wine or a hot chocolate from the snack bar.
Families
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus
9 December 2023 (13:30-15:00)
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus - Come along and have some fun with Mrs Claus on Saturday 9th December. There will be a wide range of crafty ideas for children to try and seem gifts to make for Christmas. We will of course have the very popular melting snowmen biscuits and reindeer food along with loads of other fun and interesting crafts to get stuck into.
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus - Come along and have some fun with Mrs Claus on Saturday 9th December. There will be a wide range of crafty ideas for children to try and seem gifts to make for Christmas. We will of course have the very popular melting snowmen biscuits and reindeer food along with loads of other fun and interesting crafts to get stuck into.
Families
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus
9 December 2023 (11:00-12:30)
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus - Come along and have some fun with Mrs Claus on Saturday 9th December. There will be a wide range of crafty ideas for children to try and seem gifts to make for Christmas. We will of course have the very popular melting snowmen biscuits and reindeer food along with loads of other fun and interesting crafts to get stuck into.
Gifts and Crafts with Mrs Claus - Come along and have some fun with Mrs Claus on Saturday 9th December. There will be a wide range of crafty ideas for children to try and seem gifts to make for Christmas. We will of course have the very popular melting snowmen biscuits and reindeer food along with loads of other fun and interesting crafts to get stuck into.
Families
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
3 December 2023 (11:00-14:00)
Come along and make a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Our experienced flower arranger Margaret will show you how to make a beautiful wreath for your front door or as a table decoration for Christmas. We supply the oasis wreath rings and all the greenery and decorations but you can bring anything personal you might want to add. Book now as spaces are very limited for this hands-on workshop.
Come along and make a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Our experienced flower arranger Margaret will show you how to make a beautiful wreath for your front door or as a table decoration for Christmas. We supply the oasis wreath rings and all the greenery and decorations but you can bring anything personal you might want to add. Book now as spaces are very limited for this hands-on workshop.
Photography Workshop by Paul
20 October 2023 (10:30-12:30)
Outline of Workshop: This workshop is designed for people who are interested in wildlife and photography. It is for beginners, so for people who want to improve their wildlife photography and increase understanding of how to use their camera.
Outline of Workshop: This workshop is designed for people who are interested in wildlife and photography. It is for beginners, so for people who want to improve their wildlife photography and increase understanding of how to use their camera.
Forest and Craft Club
19 October 2023 (10:30-12:30)
Come with us on a walk around the parkland where we will hunt for bugs, learn some tree identification and mindfulness.
Come with us on a walk around the parkland where we will hunt for bugs, learn some tree identification and mindfulness.
Magical Musical Melody
18 October 2023 (10:30-12:30)
Come along and get musical. Get Inspired by our collections in the museum, decorate and create your own musical instruments: Tambourine and Rainbow Rainmaking craft.
Come along and get musical. Get Inspired by our collections in the museum, decorate and create your own musical instruments: Tambourine and Rainbow Rainmaking craft.
Gond Art Sketch Books
17 October 2023 (10:30-12:30)
Draw Magnificent patterns by using vibrant colours. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create your own handmade sketch book by exploring folk art craft from India.
Draw Magnificent patterns by using vibrant colours. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create your own handmade sketch book by exploring folk art craft from India.
Livingstone Trunk Boxes
16 October 2023 (10:30-12:30)
Come along and join the fun. Get Inspired by our collection in the museum and make your own Livingstone Trunk Box by using Faux Jewels, collage, embellishments and drawing techniques.
Come along and join the fun. Get Inspired by our collection in the museum and make your own Livingstone Trunk Box by using Faux Jewels, collage, embellishments and drawing techniques.
Cycle Challenge Festival - The Blantyre Blast 2023
2 September 2023 (11:00-15:00)
The David Livingstone Birthplace team has decided to Pedal for Poverty in the name of vulnerable women and girls imprisoned in poverty in collaboration with EMMS International in Malawi and Nepal.
The David Livingstone Birthplace team has decided to Pedal for Poverty in the name of vulnerable women and girls imprisoned in poverty in collaboration with EMMS International in Malawi and Nepal.
Families
Photography Workshop
3 August 2023 (10:00-14:00)
More details to follow...
More details to follow...
Object Handling
29 July 2023 (10:00-16:00)
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Storytime and a Craft
27 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Community Day - July 2023
27 July 2023 (11:00-15:00)
Our community day in partnership with Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Scottish Ambulance Service, and many more and includes nature trail, gardeners' talk, crafts, and the races will be back!
Our community day in partnership with Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Scottish Ambulance Service, and many more and includes nature trail, gardeners' talk, crafts, and the races will be back!
Families
Collections Craft Drop-In Event
26 July 2023 (14:00-15:00)
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Arts and Crafts Families
Storytime and a Craft
25 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Object Handling
22 July 2023 (10:00-16:00)
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Animation ComputerXplorers
21 July 2023 (10:00-13:00)
This workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore all the skills made famous by Aardman in the Wallace and Gromit movies to make stop motion films.
This workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore all the skills made famous by Aardman in the Wallace and Gromit movies to make stop motion films.
Storytime and a Craft
20 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Storytime and a Craft
18 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Object Handling
15 July 2023 (10:00-16:00)
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Nature Trail
14 July 2023 (10:30-11:30)
Come with us on a walk around the parkland where we will hunt for bugs, learn some tree identification, and take part in mindful drawing. The trail is 60 minutes with all materials provided and suitable for ages 6-12.
Come with us on a walk around the parkland where we will hunt for bugs, learn some tree identification, and take part in mindful drawing. The trail is 60 minutes with all materials provided and suitable for ages 6-12.
Lego Robots ComputerXplorers
14 July 2023 (10:00-13:00)
It’s time to get technical with David Livingstone Birthplace This technical workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore robotics through LEGO and computer coding. We’re looking for 14–20-year-olds who are interested in designing, building, programming, and controlling their own robot creation!
It’s time to get technical with David Livingstone Birthplace This technical workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore robotics through LEGO and computer coding. We’re looking for 14–20-year-olds who are interested in designing, building, programming, and controlling their own robot creation!
Storytime and a Craft
13 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Collections Craft Drop-In Event
11 July 2023 (14:00-15:00)
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Arts and Crafts Families
Storytime and a Craft
11 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Object Handling
8 July 2023 (10:00-16:00)
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Collections Craft Drop-In Event
6 July 2023 (14:00-15:00)
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Take part in some arts and crafts inspired by our museum collection and grounds, like making paper-based animations, creative map-making and botanical drawing. Suitable for children aged 7+. Drop-in throughout the hour of 2-3pm. All materials provided.
Arts and Crafts Families
Storytime and a Craft
6 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Storytime and a Craft
4 July 2023 (11:00-11:45)
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Join us in our reading corner of the museum for some storytelling and a craft. Suitable for aged 2-5. This event is free to attend.
Object Handling
1 July 2023 (10:00-16:00)
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Get a closer look at a selection of objects from our collection. Drop-in sessions in the museum every Saturday through the school holidays - free with your museum entry ticket.
Tour of the Grounds
27 May 2023 (13:00-14:00)
Are you enjoying the changes to the parklands?
Are you enjoying the changes to the parklands?
Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival
African Food Tasting
27 May 2023 (12:30-13:30)
Our very own Livingstone's Cafe will be treating is to a culinary delight on the day! Come and sample traditional African dishes - with a bit of Scottish flare.
Our very own Livingstone's Cafe will be treating is to a culinary delight on the day! Come and sample traditional African dishes - with a bit of Scottish flare.
Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival Free
Textile Workshop by Print Clan
27 May 2023 (11:30-15:00)
Screen print your own tote bag with print clan! Location: Red Room.
Screen print your own tote bag with print clan! Location: Red Room.
Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival Free
The Power of Poetry in the Blue Room
27 May 2023 (11:00-15:00)
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry? We have just the opportunity.
Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival Free
David Livingstone’s Kaleidoscope Art Activity
27 May 2023 (11:00-15:00)
David Livingstone’s Kaleidoscope Art Activity
David Livingstone’s Kaleidoscope Art Activity
Free Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival
Chief Chebe’s Magical Music
27 May 2023 (11:00-15:00)
Join Chief Suleman Chebe on Saturday 27th of May for interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating David Livingstone's 150 Anniversary.
Join Chief Suleman Chebe on Saturday 27th of May for interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating David Livingstone's 150 Anniversary.
Mosi-oa-Tunya Festival Free
The Lion, the Scot and Mebalwe
13 May 2023 (14:00-16:00)
Come and see a new temporary exhibition of community art works made by Thistles and Dandelions women’s group and the Congolese Community of Motherwell facilitated by Artist Josie KO. ‘The Lion, the Scot and Mebalwe’ title references David Livingstone being attacked by a lion during an expedition in 1884. Mebalwe was a South African school teacher who saved Livingstone’s life.
Come and see a new temporary exhibition of community art works made by Thistles and Dandelions women’s group and the Congolese Community of Motherwell facilitated by Artist Josie KO. ‘The Lion, the Scot and Mebalwe’ title references David Livingstone being attacked by a lion during an expedition in 1884. Mebalwe was a South African school teacher who saved Livingstone’s life.
Families
Wire Wreath Workshop For Adults
22 April 2023 (13:00-14:30)
Come along to this wire craft workshop to make your own mini wire bunny-shaped wreath to decorate your home or to greet your guests. All material provided. Everyone is welcome. No Experience required.
Come along to this wire craft workshop to make your own mini wire bunny-shaped wreath to decorate your home or to greet your guests. All material provided. Everyone is welcome. No Experience required.
Easter 2023
Bead Workshop for Adults
22 April 2023 (13:00-14:00)
Come and join our own Taptika as she explains the significance of beads in different cultures and then make your own jewellery piece by using beads and wire. You can design and make your own ear rings or handbag charm. All material provided. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome. No experience required.
Come and join our own Taptika as she explains the significance of beads in different cultures and then make your own jewellery piece by using beads and wire. You can design and make your own ear rings or handbag charm. All material provided. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome. No experience required.
Easter 2023
Wild Escape Earth Day
22 April 2023 (11:00-13:00)
For the final event in our Wild Escape this Easter holiday we invite you to come along and help to design and build a mural in the grass outside the museum.
For the final event in our Wild Escape this Easter holiday we invite you to come along and help to design and build a mural in the grass outside the museum.
Free
Spring Story Tales for Easter - Spring Rabbit Story and Easter Rabbit Craft
13 April 2023 (10:30-11:30)
Do you like hopping, why not join Spring, the easter rabbit to travels through the forest and finds a little bird that has fallen from a tree. You will also be making easter rabbit craft to take home. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Do you like hopping, why not join Spring, the easter rabbit to travels through the forest and finds a little bird that has fallen from a tree. You will also be making easter rabbit craft to take home. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Easter 2023 Free
Spring Story Tales for Easter - Little Bear Spring Story and Chick Craft
11 April 2023 (10:30-11:30)
Come along and join the fun and listen to Little Bear’s Spring story, his story is about friendship with a gentle introduction to spring. You will also be making an adorable chick craft to take home. All material Provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Come along and join the fun and listen to Little Bear’s Spring story, his story is about friendship with a gentle introduction to spring. You will also be making an adorable chick craft to take home. All material Provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Easter 2023 Free
Wild Escape Nature in Easter Crafty Fun
10 April 2023 (11:00-13:00)
This is a hands-on Easter craft workshop for kids. Create bunny lollies, chicken decorations, flowers, and an Easter crown. Decorate plant pots and ice your Easter biscuits.
This is a hands-on Easter craft workshop for kids. Create bunny lollies, chicken decorations, flowers, and an Easter crown. Decorate plant pots and ice your Easter biscuits.
Easter 2023
Wild Escape Nature in Easter Crafty Fun
9 April 2023 (11:00-13:00)
This is a hands-on Easter craft workshop for kids. Create bunny lollies, chicken decorations, flowers, and an Easter crown. Decorate plant pots and ice your Easter biscuits.
This is a hands-on Easter craft workshop for kids. Create bunny lollies, chicken decorations, flowers, and an Easter crown. Decorate plant pots and ice your Easter biscuits.
Easter 2023
Spring Story Tales for Easter - The Woolly Caterpillar and Pom Pom Caterpillar Craft
6 April 2023 (10:33-11:30)
Do you love stories, come along to the museum and listen to the story of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar accompany him on his journey for searching dandelions, this story is based on real garden creatures. You will also be making your own pom-pom cute caterpillar. All material provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Do you love stories, come along to the museum and listen to the story of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar accompany him on his journey for searching dandelions, this story is based on real garden creatures. You will also be making your own pom-pom cute caterpillar. All material provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Easter 2023 Free
Spring Story Tales for Easter - Nature Trail Story and Bee Crafting
4 April 2023 (10:30-11:30)
Come and join us for spring story-telling session and listen to the story of Nature Trail by Benjamin Zephaniah's, the world around you is full of wonder. Why not step outside, take a closer look? You will also be making a Bee Craft to take home. All material Provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Come and join us for spring story-telling session and listen to the story of Nature Trail by Benjamin Zephaniah's, the world around you is full of wonder. Why not step outside, take a closer look? You will also be making a Bee Craft to take home. All material Provided. Suitable for children age up to 6 years.
Easter 2023 Free
Musical Melody
15 February 2023 (11:00-13:00)
Come along and get musical. Get Inspired by our collections in the museum, decorate and create your own musical instruments: Tambourine and Rainbow Rainmaking craft. No Experience required; all materials provided. Everyone is Welcomed. Cost £4.50 per child.
Come along and get musical. Get Inspired by our collections in the museum, decorate and create your own musical instruments: Tambourine and Rainbow Rainmaking craft. No Experience required; all materials provided. Everyone is Welcomed. Cost £4.50 per child.
Families Half-Term
Valentine’s Crafts
14 February 2023 (11:00-13:00)
Come along and join the fun, design and decorate your own postcards and valentine’s heart shaped crafts by using magazine, vibrant colours tissue paper, newspaper, and scrap-booking paper clippings. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required; all materials provided. Cost £4.50 per child.
Come along and join the fun, design and decorate your own postcards and valentine’s heart shaped crafts by using magazine, vibrant colours tissue paper, newspaper, and scrap-booking paper clippings. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required; all materials provided. Cost £4.50 per child.
Families Half-Term
Animal Magic
13 February 2023 (11:00-13:00)
Come along and join the fun. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create and decorate your own 3D river and animals, mix of Scottish, African animals and fantastical creatures. All material Provided. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required. Cost £4.50 per child.
Come along and join the fun. Free your imagination to unleash your potential to create and decorate your own 3D river and animals, mix of Scottish, African animals and fantastical creatures. All material Provided. Everyone is Welcomed. No Experience required. Cost £4.50 per child.
Families Half-Term
Tour at 11:00 on 30 December 2022
30 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 30 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 30 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 December 2022
23 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 23 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 18 December 2022
18 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 18 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 18 December 2022
Tea Party with Santa (Afternoon)
17 December 2022 (13:00-14:30)
Come along and enjoy Christmas tasty treats and make some fun decorations and you never know Santa might just pop by your table and have a chat.
Come along and enjoy Christmas tasty treats and make some fun decorations and you never know Santa might just pop by your table and have a chat.
Families
Tea Party with Santa (Morning)
17 December 2022 (11:00-12:30)
Come along and enjoy Christmas tasty treats and make some fun decorations and you never know Santa might just pop by your table and have a chat.
Come along and enjoy Christmas tasty treats and make some fun decorations and you never know Santa might just pop by your table and have a chat.
Families
Tour at 11:00 on 16 December 2022
16 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 16 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 16 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 December 2022
11 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 11 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 December 2022
Christmas Fayre and Fun Day
11 December 2022 (11:00-15:00)
Sunday is our Christmas Fayre and Fun Day - we have loads of different crafters coming to sell your their wonderful goodies and while you are shopping we have a scavenger hunt for the children along with a jungle trail. There will be hot mince pies and mulled wine at the ice cream kiosk along with hot dogs and of course hot chocolate to warm us all up. Family tickets for the museum will be the special holiday price of £12 and there is a Christmas trail with a chocolate treat at the end for everyone. Free to attend.
Sunday is our Christmas Fayre and Fun Day - we have loads of different crafters coming to sell your their wonderful goodies and while you are shopping we have a scavenger hunt for the children along with a jungle trail. There will be hot mince pies and mulled wine at the ice cream kiosk along with hot dogs and of course hot chocolate to warm us all up. Family tickets for the museum will be the special holiday price of £12 and there is a Christmas trail with a chocolate treat at the end for everyone. Free to attend.
Families Free
Crafts with Mrs Claus (Afternoon)
10 December 2022 (13:00-14:30)
Bring your little ones to write their letter to Santa with a bit of help from Mrs Claus and the Elves. There will be crafts and decorations to make and biscuits to decorate not to mention tasty snacks and hot chocolate. See you there for loads of Christmas fun…
Bring your little ones to write their letter to Santa with a bit of help from Mrs Claus and the Elves. There will be crafts and decorations to make and biscuits to decorate not to mention tasty snacks and hot chocolate. See you there for loads of Christmas fun…
Families
Festive Star Willow Weaving
10 December 2022 (11:00-13:00)
Get into the festive spirit! In this beginners level class we'll learn how to make willow stars using a simple, ancient method of weaving. All materials are provided, and everyone will make one star each to take home.
Get into the festive spirit! In this beginners level class we'll learn how to make willow stars using a simple, ancient method of weaving. All materials are provided, and everyone will make one star each to take home.
Crafts with Mrs Claus (Morning)
10 December 2022 (11:00-12:30)
Bring your little ones to write their letter to Santa with a bit of help from Mrs Claus and the Elves. There will be crafts and decorations to make and biscuits to decorate not to mention tasty snacks and hot chocolate. See you there for loads of Christmas fun…
Bring your little ones to write their letter to Santa with a bit of help from Mrs Claus and the Elves. There will be crafts and decorations to make and biscuits to decorate not to mention tasty snacks and hot chocolate. See you there for loads of Christmas fun…
Families
Tour at 11:00 on 9 December 2022
9 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 9 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 9 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 4 December 2022
4 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 4 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 4 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 December 2022
2 December 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 2 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 December 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 27 November 2022
27 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 27 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 27 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 25 November 2022
25 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 25 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 25 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 20 November 2022
20 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 20 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 20 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 18 November 2022
18 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 18 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 18 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 13 November 2022
13 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 13 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 13 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 November 2022
11 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 11 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 6 November 2022
6 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 6 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 6 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 4 November 2022
4 November 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 4 November 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 4 November 2022
Community Garden Party
30 October 2022 (12:00-16:00)
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for a community garden party! Help us plant raised beds at our new Nature Gazebo, while also learning about how to care for the fantastic plant life growing within the museum grounds and throughout the local area.
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for a community garden party! Help us plant raised beds at our new Nature Gazebo, while also learning about how to care for the fantastic plant life growing within the museum grounds and throughout the local area.
Age: Any Families Free
Tour at 11:00 on 30 October 2022
30 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 30 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 30 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 28 October 2022
28 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 28 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 28 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 October 2022
23 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 23 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 21 October 2022
21 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 21 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 21 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 19 October 2022
19 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 19 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 19 October 2022
Natural Paint Making
18 October 2022 (13:00-15:30)
Join us for October holiday crafts! We’ll be doing natural paint making in the Pavilion. Suitable for children over 5, younger children will need some help from an adult. Get creative with us!
Join us for October holiday crafts! We’ll be doing natural paint making in the Pavilion. Suitable for children over 5, younger children will need some help from an adult. Get creative with us!
Tour at 11:00 on 16 October 2022
16 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 16 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 16 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 14 October 2022
14 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 14 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 14 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 12 October 2022
12 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 12 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 12 October 2022
Storytelling with Chief Suleman Chebe
9 October 2022 (14:00-15:00)
Join David Livingstone Birthplace and Chief Suleman Chebe for this interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating Black History Month. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free! This is a free event, but we welcome "pay what you can" at the door.
Join David Livingstone Birthplace and Chief Suleman Chebe for this interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating Black History Month. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free! This is a free event, but we welcome "pay what you can" at the door.
Families Free
Tour at 11:00 on 9 October 2022
9 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 9 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 9 October 2022
Storytelling with Chief Suleman Chebe
9 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Join David Livingstone Birthplace and Chief Suleman Chebe for this interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating Black History Month. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free! This is a free event, but we welcome "pay what you can" at the door.
Join David Livingstone Birthplace and Chief Suleman Chebe for this interactive music and storytelling sessions, celebrating Black History Month. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free! This is a free event, but we welcome "pay what you can" at the door.
Families Free
Tour at 11:00 on 7 October 2022
7 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 7 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 7 October 2022
Teacher meet up at David Livingstone Birthplace
6 October 2022 (15:30-17:15)
Join us for an informal and relaxed teacher meet up at David Livingstone Birthplace. Have a look around our newly redesigned museum and learn about what David Livingstone Birthplace can offer to your school and learners.
Join us for an informal and relaxed teacher meet up at David Livingstone Birthplace. Have a look around our newly redesigned museum and learn about what David Livingstone Birthplace can offer to your school and learners.
Free Teachers
Tour at 11:00 on 5 October 2022
5 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 5 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 5 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 October 2022
2 October 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 2 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 October 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 30 September 2022
30 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 30 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 30 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 28 September 2022
28 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 28 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 28 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 25 September 2022
25 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 25 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 25 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 September 2022
23 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 23 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 23 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 21 September 2022
21 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 21 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 21 September 2022
Paper-Folding Workshop with Kate Colin
18 September 2022 (14:30-16:00)
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Postponed
Paper-Folding Workshop with Kate Colin
18 September 2022 (12:30-14:00)
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Postponed
Tour at 11:00 on 18 September 2022
18 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 18 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 18 September 2022
Paper-Folding Workshop with Kate Colin
18 September 2022 (10:30-12:00)
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you'll be introduced to the wonderful art of origami and paper folding. David Livingstone Birthplace will be joined by Kate Colin, a Glasgow-based paper artist regular teaches the art of origami and paper folding.
Postponed
Beads Workshop
17 September 2022 (13:00-14:00)
Come along and enjoy our special session on Beads at the David Livingstone Birthplace, In this session, a member of the David Livingstone Birthplace Visitor Experience team will introduce us briefly to David Livingstone and his links to African beads. Then make a lovely beaded item to take home.
Come along and enjoy our special session on Beads at the David Livingstone Birthplace, In this session, a member of the David Livingstone Birthplace Visitor Experience team will introduce us briefly to David Livingstone and his links to African beads. Then make a lovely beaded item to take home.
Cancelled
Tour at 11:00 on 16 September 2022
16 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 16 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 16 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 14 September 2022
14 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 14 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 14 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 September 2022
11 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 11 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 11 September 2022
Willow Weaving – Make Your Own Bird Feeder
10 September 2022 (14:00-15:30)
Join the team at David Livingstone Birthplace and learn how to make your very own bird feeder, using willow-weaving techniques. With autumn approaching, these feeders are the perfect addition to any garden or allotment to help wildlife get through the colder months ahead.
Join the team at David Livingstone Birthplace and learn how to make your very own bird feeder, using willow-weaving techniques. With autumn approaching, these feeders are the perfect addition to any garden or allotment to help wildlife get through the colder months ahead.
Tour at 11:00 on 9 September 2022
9 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 9 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 9 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 7 September 2022
7 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 7 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 7 September 2022
Natural Watercolours Workshop
4 September 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini. We will explore our local and native plant life throughout the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds, promoting curiosity and connection with our natural world. Supported by ‘Grow Wild’ - the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini. We will explore our local and native plant life throughout the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds, promoting curiosity and connection with our natural world. Supported by ‘Grow Wild’ - the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Drop-In Event Free
Tour at 11:00 on 4 September 2022
4 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 4 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 4 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 September 2022
2 September 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 2 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 2 September 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 31 August 2022
31 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 31 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 31 August 2022
Seed Bomb Workshop
28 August 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini. We will explore our local and native plant life throughout the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds, promoting curiosity and connection with our natural world. Supported by ‘Grow Wild’ - the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini. We will explore our local and native plant life throughout the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds, promoting curiosity and connection with our natural world. Supported by ‘Grow Wild’ - the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Drop-In Event Free
Tour at 11:00 on 28 August 2022
28 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 28 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 28 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 26 August 2022
26 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 26 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 26 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 24 August 2022
24 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 24 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 24 August 2022
Seed Head and Drawing Workshop
21 August 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini.
Join us at David Livingstone Birthplace for "My Own Scottish Flower Garden" - a new series of workshops facilitated by artist Sophie Minervini.
Drop-In Event Free
Tour at 11:00 on 21 August 2022
21 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 21 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 21 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 19 August 2022
19 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 19 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 19 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 17 August 2022
17 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 17 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 17 August 2022
Craft Tuesdays
16 August 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Bushcraft Sessions
15 August 2022 (14:00-16:00)
Think you have the skills to thrive in the great outdoors? Join us outside in David Livingstone Birthplace’s parkland for an interactive session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild. Try your hand at building shelters, tying knots, and natural crafts. Ages 14-20 only, £4 per person.
Think you have the skills to thrive in the great outdoors? Join us outside in David Livingstone Birthplace’s parkland for an interactive session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild. Try your hand at building shelters, tying knots, and natural crafts. Ages 14-20 only, £4 per person.
Storytime At The Museum
15 August 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 14 August 2022
14 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 14 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 14 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 12 August 2022
12 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 12 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 12 August 2022
Storytelling at David Livingstone Birthplace
11 August 2022 (14:00-15:00)
We’re celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories on 11th August with Chief Suleman Chebe. Join us for an interactive music and storytelling session all about biodiversity and the natural world. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free!
We’re celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories on 11th August with Chief Suleman Chebe. Join us for an interactive music and storytelling session all about biodiversity and the natural world. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free!
Families
Storytelling at David Livingstone Birthplace
11 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
We’re celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories on 11th August with Chief Suleman Chebe. Join us for an interactive music and storytelling session all about biodiversity and the natural world. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free!
We’re celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories on 11th August with Chief Suleman Chebe. Join us for an interactive music and storytelling session all about biodiversity and the natural world. Get involved, play music and let your imagination roam free!
Families
Tour at 11:00 on 10 August 2022
10 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 10 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 10 August 2022
Family Fun Day!
9 August 2022 (11:00-15:00)
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting a family fun day, supported by the local emergency services and Blantyre’s ASDA.
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting a family fun day, supported by the local emergency services and Blantyre’s ASDA.
Families
Storytime At The Museum
8 August 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 7 August 2022
7 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 7 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 7 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 5 August 2022
5 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 5 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 5 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 3 August 2022
3 August 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 3 August 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 3 August 2022
Play Time!
3 August 2022 (11:00-16:00)
To celebrate Play Day 2022, we are teaming up with Operation Play Outdoors to bring a day of fun activities for everyone to get involved in!
To celebrate Play Day 2022, we are teaming up with Operation Play Outdoors to bring a day of fun activities for everyone to get involved in!
Craft Tuesdays
2 August 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Bushcraft Sessions
1 August 2022 (14:00-16:00)
Think you have the skills to thrive in the great outdoors? Join us outside in David Livingstone Birthplace’s parkland for an interactive session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild. Try your hand at building shelters, tying knots, and natural crafts. Ages 14-20 only, £4 per person.
Think you have the skills to thrive in the great outdoors? Join us outside in David Livingstone Birthplace’s parkland for an interactive session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild. Try your hand at building shelters, tying knots, and natural crafts. Ages 14-20 only, £4 per person.
Storytime At The Museum
1 August 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 31 July 2022
31 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 31 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 31 July 2022
Junk Art Session
29 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Turn trash into art Join us at the David Livingstone Birthplace for a Junk Art Workshop! You’ll be encouraged to find inspiration in the stories and objects from our collection, including items of furniture, shields, and musical instruments. Then make sculptures out of the recycled materials. Think an old Irn Bru can has potential? So do we..! This session will be held outdoors — weather permitting. Materials provided. Free to attend but you need to book your place.
Turn trash into art Join us at the David Livingstone Birthplace for a Junk Art Workshop! You’ll be encouraged to find inspiration in the stories and objects from our collection, including items of furniture, shields, and musical instruments. Then make sculptures out of the recycled materials. Think an old Irn Bru can has potential? So do we..! This session will be held outdoors — weather permitting. Materials provided. Free to attend but you need to book your place.
Free
Tour at 11:00 on 29 July 2022
29 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 29 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 29 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 27 July 2022
27 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 27 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 27 July 2022
Craft Tuesdays
26 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Storytime At The Museum
25 July 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 24 July 2022
24 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 24 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 24 July 2022
Youth Open Day
22 July 2022 (12:00-16:00)
David Livingstone Birthplace hosts its first ever Youth Open Day! Join us for food and refreshments, a DJ and music, table tennis, and a print-making workshop - inspired by patterns, textures, and colours found in our collection. There’ll also be a short presentation from our Learning & Engagement team, where you can discover more about our exhibition and meet our team!
David Livingstone Birthplace hosts its first ever Youth Open Day! Join us for food and refreshments, a DJ and music, table tennis, and a print-making workshop - inspired by patterns, textures, and colours found in our collection. There’ll also be a short presentation from our Learning & Engagement team, where you can discover more about our exhibition and meet our team!
Tour at 11:00 on 22 July 2022
22 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 22 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 22 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 20 July 2022
20 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 20 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 20 July 2022
Hedgehog Habitats
20 July 2022 (10:30-12:30)
Learn all about hedgehogs in this special workshop with the Conservation Volunteers. We’ll be recording hedgehog numbers, building habitats hunting for bugs and learning more about how we can encourage more of these prickly customers to live in our gardens and parks.
Learn all about hedgehogs in this special workshop with the Conservation Volunteers. We’ll be recording hedgehog numbers, building habitats hunting for bugs and learning more about how we can encourage more of these prickly customers to live in our gardens and parks.
Cancelled
Craft Tuesdays
19 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Storytime At The Museum
18 July 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 17 July 2022
17 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 17 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 17 July 2022
Clay Pottery Workshop
15 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Come along to the David Livingstone Birthplace for a chilled-out pottery workshop. You’ll be encouraged to find inspiration in the stories and objects from our collection, then you can make your own piece of air-dried pottery to take home. Pick your design, mould your shapes, and paint your finished creation. All materials provided. Free to attend. Open to 16–25-year-olds only.
Come along to the David Livingstone Birthplace for a chilled-out pottery workshop. You’ll be encouraged to find inspiration in the stories and objects from our collection, then you can make your own piece of air-dried pottery to take home. Pick your design, mould your shapes, and paint your finished creation. All materials provided. Free to attend. Open to 16–25-year-olds only.
Tour at 11:00 on 15 July 2022
15 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 15 July 2022
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Tour at 11:00 on 13 July 2022
13 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 13 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 13 July 2022
Den Building
13 July 2022 (10:00-12:30)
The Conservation Volunteers are back and this time they’re here to help you build a den! The Conservation Volunteers are back and this time they’re here to help you build a den! Find materials all over the DLB grounds to make your very own den and learn all about different animal habitats – from hedgehogs to badgers. Then we will forage for flowers and plants to decorate our dens to make them nice and cosy for any little furry visitors!
The Conservation Volunteers are back and this time they’re here to help you build a den! The Conservation Volunteers are back and this time they’re here to help you build a den! Find materials all over the DLB grounds to make your very own den and learn all about different animal habitats – from hedgehogs to badgers. Then we will forage for flowers and plants to decorate our dens to make them nice and cosy for any little furry visitors!
Craft Tuesdays
12 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Storytime At The Museum
11 July 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 10 July 2022
10 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 10 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 10 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 8 July 2022
8 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 8 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 8 July 2022
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6 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 6 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 6 July 2022
BioBlitz
6 July 2022 (10:00-13:00)
Join the Conservation Volunteers in a BioBlitz at David Livingstone Birthplace. We are going to explore our natural surroundings and investigate the wildlife in the museum grounds: catching bugs and butterflies, recording plant life, spotting birds and small creatures.
Join the Conservation Volunteers in a BioBlitz at David Livingstone Birthplace. We are going to explore our natural surroundings and investigate the wildlife in the museum grounds: catching bugs and butterflies, recording plant life, spotting birds and small creatures.
Craft Tuesdays
5 July 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Storytime At The Museum
4 July 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 3 July 2022
3 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 3 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 3 July 2022
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1 July 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 1 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 1 July 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 29 June 2022
29 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 29 June 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 29 June 2022
Craft Tuesdays
28 June 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Our popular craft sessions are returning every Tuesday of the school holidays! Join us in the Pavilion Event Space, just by the café, and be inspired by our museum grounds and collection! Make something to take home with you.
Storytime At The Museum
27 June 2022 (11:00-11:30)
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
It’s story time at David Livingstone Birthplace! Discover our story telling corner (second level of the exhibition) and join us for an interactive session of stories, song and movement based on Southern African and Scottish stories. This event is for families with younger children (suggested 2 years to 6 years).
Tour at 11:00 on 26 June 2022
26 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 26 June 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 26 June 2022
Tingatinga Party
25 June 2022 (12:00-17:00)
Join us for an afternoon of live music, food and storytelling with performances from artist Gameli Tordzro, a specially commissioned film by Mara Menzies and the launch of a new zine exploring untold stories in response to David Livingstone Birthplace Museum (DLBM) collections
Join us for an afternoon of live music, food and storytelling with performances from artist Gameli Tordzro, a specially commissioned film by Mara Menzies and the launch of a new zine exploring untold stories in response to David Livingstone Birthplace Museum (DLBM) collections
Tour at 11:00 on 24 June 2022
24 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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22 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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19 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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17 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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15 June 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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27 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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24 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
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Tour at 11:00 on 20 April 2022
Easter Fun Day (Easter Monday)
18 April 2022 (11:00-15:00)
Pick up an activity passport and complete all the activities. A full stamped passport means a chocolate treat!
Pick up an activity passport and complete all the activities. A full stamped passport means a chocolate treat!
Tour at 11:00 on 17 April 2022
17 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 17 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 17 April 2022
Easter Fun Day (Easter Sunday)
17 April 2022 (11:00-15:00)
Pick up an activity passport and complete all the activities. A full stamped passport means a chocolate treat!
Pick up an activity passport and complete all the activities. A full stamped passport means a chocolate treat!
Tour at 11:00 on 15 April 2022
15 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 15 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 15 April 2022
Zine-Making Workshop
14 April 2022 (13:00-15:30)
This workshop will let participants try their hand at zine making. Use your imagination and make your zine out of paper, magazine and newspaper scraps, photos, and drawings. A zine can be about anything that interests you – so creativity is key!
This workshop will let participants try their hand at zine making. Use your imagination and make your zine out of paper, magazine and newspaper scraps, photos, and drawings. A zine can be about anything that interests you – so creativity is key!
Tour at 11:00 on 13 April 2022
13 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 13 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 13 April 2022
Hedgehog Habitats
13 April 2022 (10:30-13:00)
Learn all about hedgehogs in this special workshop with the Conservation Volunteers. We’ll be recording hedgehog numbers, building habitats and planting wildflowers to encourage more of these prickly customers to live in the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds.
Learn all about hedgehogs in this special workshop with the Conservation Volunteers. We’ll be recording hedgehog numbers, building habitats and planting wildflowers to encourage more of these prickly customers to live in the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds.
Crafts Drop-In
12 April 2022 (10:00-17:00)
Our Learning Team are running crafts every Tuesday afternoon this Easter Holidays. Aimed at children aged 5–11, each week will be a different craft activity, so keep an eye on our social media for more info.
Our Learning Team are running crafts every Tuesday afternoon this Easter Holidays. Aimed at children aged 5–11, each week will be a different craft activity, so keep an eye on our social media for more info.
BioBlitz Drop-In Event
11 April 2022 (10:30-14:00)
BioBlitz events encourage a love of our local environment, highlighting biodiversity and the ways we can help conserve these special natural areas. We have 11 acres of grounds, including a wild meadow and a woodland. That makes us the perfect place to explore!
BioBlitz events encourage a love of our local environment, highlighting biodiversity and the ways we can help conserve these special natural areas. We have 11 acres of grounds, including a wild meadow and a woodland. That makes us the perfect place to explore!
Tour at 11:00 on 10 April 2022
10 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 10 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 10 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 8 April 2022
8 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 8 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 8 April 2022
Self-led Film Photography Session
7 April 2022 (13:00-15:00)
Explore our grounds and museum exterior with our Learning Team and capture your own film-camera photographs. These will then be used in a subsequent zine-making workshop and/or as part of a mini online exhibition.
Explore our grounds and museum exterior with our Learning Team and capture your own film-camera photographs. These will then be used in a subsequent zine-making workshop and/or as part of a mini online exhibition.
Tour at 11:00 on 6 April 2022
6 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 6 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 6 April 2022
Digital Skills Workshop: LEGO Robots
5 April 2022 (10:00-13:00)
It’s time to get technical with David Livingstone Birthplace! This technical workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore robotics through LEGO and computer coding. We’re looking for 14-20 year olds who are interested in designing, building, programming, and controlling their own robot creation!
It’s time to get technical with David Livingstone Birthplace! This technical workshop, facilitated by ComputerXplorers, will explore robotics through LEGO and computer coding. We’re looking for 14-20 year olds who are interested in designing, building, programming, and controlling their own robot creation!
Crafts Drop-In
5 April 2022 (10:00-17:00)
Our Learning Team are running crafts every Tuesday afternoon this Easter Holidays. Aimed at children aged 5 – 11, each week will be a different craft activity, so keep an eye on our social media for more info.
Our Learning Team are running crafts every Tuesday afternoon this Easter Holidays. Aimed at children aged 5 – 11, each week will be a different craft activity, so keep an eye on our social media for more info.
Tour at 11:00 on 3 April 2022
3 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 3 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 3 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 1 April 2022
1 April 2022 (11:00-12:00)
Tour at 11:00 on 1 April 2022
Tour at 11:00 on 1 April 2022
Beads Workshop
19 March 2022 (11:00-12:30)
Come along and enjoy our special session on Beads at the David Livingstone Birthplace in March which is also celebrated as Women's History month. In this session, a member of the David Livingstone Birthplace Visitor Experience team will introduce briefly on David Livingstone and his links to African beads.
Come along and enjoy our special session on Beads at the David Livingstone Birthplace in March which is also celebrated as Women's History month. In this session, a member of the David Livingstone Birthplace Visitor Experience team will introduce briefly on David Livingstone and his links to African beads.
Women’s History Month Wikipedia Editathon
16 March 2022 (10:00-17:00)
Join us for our first ever Women’s History Month Wikipedia Editathon. We use Women’s History Month (WHM) to celebrate the contributions made by women to society, including politics, history, art, sport, and STEM – and we remember and honour the women who made them!
Join us for our first ever Women’s History Month Wikipedia Editathon. We use Women’s History Month (WHM) to celebrate the contributions made by women to society, including politics, history, art, sport, and STEM – and we remember and honour the women who made them!
Our previous events can be found in our Events Archive section.
Thanks
These fun activities have been brought to us by the kind support of Museums Galleries Scotland, National Lottery Heritage and Art Fund.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
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