1. art and entertainment

April
Saturday 5th Spring Walk 1-3pm
A gentle stroll through the woods with moderate slopes. Bring boots &
coats.
Sunday 6th Duck Race 1-3pm
Pick your own duck and race down the Finlaystone burn, prizes for
the winners.
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Tuesday 8 Woodland Art 1-3pm
Come along and make your very own “Art Attack” out of materials you
find in our wonderful forest.
Thursday 10th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Saturday 12th Young Ranger Walk 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Sunday 13th Pirate Day 1-3pm
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practise your best Arrg ! drama &
shouting a plenty.
Tuesday 15th Woodland Art 1-3pm
Come along and make your very own “Art Attack” out of materials you
find in our wonderful forest.
Saturday 10th Wild Night
Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats,
outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
Wednesday 14th May Introduction to Gardening 1-3pm
Are you the next Alan Titchmarsh? Come along to get an introduction
into gardening and discover more about our wonderful gardens.
Sunday 18th Space Hopper Football 1-3pm
Madcap fun in the 5-a-side space hopper football tournament.
Sunday 25th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Thursday 29th Mini Beast Hunt 1-3pm
Six Legs, Eight Legs, 100’s of Eyes, a tube to sip nectar or mandibles
to rip prey. Forget Pokémon; let’s catch some real pocket monsters.
Friday 30th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Saturday 31st Scavenger Hunt 1-3pm
Aimed at children aged 5 to 10, follow the signs to find the answers.
Prizes for completing the course.
June
Thursday 17th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Sunday 1st Teddy Bear Picnic 1-4pm
Bring teddy or dolly for a tea party with the mad hatter; Prizes for the
best fancy dress. Fun & games and a display of tame owls.
Saturday 19th Young Ranger Walk 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Monday 2nd Junior Ranger 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Sunday 20th Easter Egg Hunt / Roll 1-3pm
Join our Rangers in “Easter Egg Madness” lots of games and fun in
our eggtastic events.
Saturday 7th Wild Night
Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats,
outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
Sunday 27th 2014 Spring Walk 1-3pm
A gentle stroll through the woods with moderate slopes. Bring boots &
coats.
May
Sunday 4th Pirate Day 1-3pm
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practise your best Arrg! Drama &
shouting a plenty.
Monday 5th Mini Beast Hunt 1-3pm
Six Legs, Eight Legs, 100's of Eye’s, a tube to sip nectar or mandibles
to rip prey. Forget Pokémon; let’s catch some real pocket monsters.
Sunday 15th Make Bird Box and Feeders 1-3pm
A contest to make the most ridiculous bird box! Bring anything you
can think of to camouflage your bird box.
£2.50 for materials Pre Booking Essential
Wednesday 18th Intro to Gardening 1-3pm
Are you the next Alan Titchmarsh? Come along to get an introduction
into gardening and discover more about our wonderful gardens.
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Sunday 22 Cowboys and Indians 1-3pm
Fun & games around the forts.
Tuesday 24th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Thursday 26th Mini Beast Hunt 1-3pm
Six Legs, Eight Legs, 100’s of Eyes a tube to sip nectar or mandibles
to rip prey. Forget Pokémon; let’s catch some real pocket monsters.
Sunday 29th Butterfly Hunt 1-3pm
Join our Rangers in finding those elusive butterflies and contribute to
our species identification.
July
Tuesday 1st Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Thursday 3rd Mask Making 1-3pm
Come along and be creative and make your very own mask.
Sunday 6th Robin Hood Day 1-4pm
Join our Rangers in a Robin Hood V Braveheart day including pipe
bands, craft stalls and competitions.
Tuesday 8th Woodland Art 1-3pm
Come along and make your very own “Art Attack” out of materials you
find in our wonderful forest.
Wednesday 9th Make Bird Box and Feeders 1-3pm
A contest to make the most ridiculous bird box! Bring anything you
can think of to camouflage your bird box.
£2.50 for materials Pre Booking Essential
Saturday 12th Wild Night
Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats,
outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
Sunday 13th Teddy Bear Picnic 1-4pm
Bring teddy or dolly for a tea party with the mad hatter; Prizes for the
best fancy dress. Fun & games and a display of tame owls.
Tuesday 15th Junior Orienteering 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn how to read maps and
signs and work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Thursday 17th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Saturday 19th Dragons, Trolls and Owls 1-3pm
Can you escape the hungry trolls and find the dragon’s treasure?
Includes display of tame owls.
Sunday 20th Duck Race 1-3pm
Pick your own duck and race down the Finlaystone burn, prizes for
the winners.
Tuesday 22nd Tracks and Trails 1-3pm
Join our Rangers in tracking animals through the Forest.
Thursday 24th Mini Beast Hunt 1-3pm
Six Legs, Eight Legs, 100’s of Eye’s, a tube to sip nectar or mandibles
to rip prey. Forget Pokémon; let’s catch some real pocket monsters.
Sunday 28th Junior Cross Country Championship
Aimed at children aged 5 to 10, try our challenging run through
Finlaystone. Prizes for first, second and third places.
Sunday 23rd Junior Ranger 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Sunday 27th Dog Awards 1-3pm
Bring your perfect pooch for some fun and games with the Finlaystone
obstacle course, prize for best pooch and most obedient.
Monday 29th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
December
Tuesday 29th Make Bird Box and Feeders 1-3pm
A contest to make the most ridiculous bird box! Bring anything you
can think of to camouflage your bird box.
£2.50 for materials Pre Booking Essential
October
Thursday 31st Ranger Runabout 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
August
Saturday 2nd Wild Night
Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats,
outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
Tuesday 5th Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Thursday 7th Junior Ranger Walk 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
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Sunday 10 Highland Games 1-4pm
Traditional highland games and contests for all the family. There will
be a wide variety of stalls, anyone interested in booking a stall should
call 01475 - 540505 or email [email protected]
Sunday 17th Pirate Day 1-3pm
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practise your best Arrg ! Drama &
shouting a plenty.
Sunday 24th Bat Night 7-9pm
Learn more about these fascinating creatures and hear their
ultrasonic cries through a bat detector.
Sunday 31st Get Wet and Wild 1-3pm
Aimed at children aged 5 to 10, come and join our rangers in the
puddles and burn for fun and games.
September
Saturday 6th Wild Night
Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats,
outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
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Sunday 14 Duck Race 1-3pm
Pick your own duck and race down the Finlaystone burn, prizes for
the winners.
Wednesday 1st Introduction to Gardening 1-3pm
Are you the next Alan Titchmarsh? Come along to get an introduction
into gardening and discover more about our wonderful gardens.
Sunday 5th Volunteer Day 1-3pm
Come along and see what the opportunities are for volunteering at
Finlaystone.
Sunday 12th Bird Box and Feeders 1-3pm
A contest to make the most ridiculous bird box! Bring anything you
can think of to camouflage your bird box.
£2.50 for materials Pre booking essential
Tuesday 14th Autumn Walk 1-3pm
A gentle stroll through the woods with moderate slopes. Bring boots &
coats.
Xmas tree sales throughout December – Cut your own tree and
make it a family adventure
Monday 1st Wreath Making Class 10-2pm
Make your very own wreath in time for Christmas, made from holly,
ivy & yew from the Estate.
£9.50 for materials Pre booking essential
Santa’s Grotto 11-4pm
Saturday 6th December Sunday 7th December
Saturday 13th December Sunday 14th December
Saturday 20th December Sunday 21st December
Monday 22nd December
Santa's coming to Finlaystone; follow the magical Santa trail to find
Santa’s Grotto,
£9.50 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult free)
Pre booking is essential, call early to avoid disappointment
January
Thursday 16th Conker Championship 1-3pm
Join our Rangers in Finlaystone's big conker championship. Prize for
the winner.
Saturday 3rd Ranger Walk 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Sunday 19th Spooky Scarecrows 1-3pm
Bring old clothes and design your own scarecrow.
Sunday 4th Junior Assault Course 1-3pm
Make your way around our assault course and work towards a
Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate. Prizes to be won for fastest
times.
Sunday 26th Scavenger Hunt 1-3pm
Aimed at children aged 5 to 10, follow the signs to find the answers.
Prizes for completing the course.
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Friday 31 Halloween Night 5:30 - 9:00
Enjoy an evening of theatrical terror. Follow the scary lantern lit trail
through the deep dark wood.
Adult £9.00 child £7.00 Pre booking essential. BBQ food available
at Visitor Centre.
November
Saturday 8th Bat Walk and Fireworks
Learn more about these fascinating creatures and hear their
ultrasonic cries through a bat detector followed by BBQ and fireworks.
Adult £7.50 child £5.00 Pre-booking essential
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Sunday 16 Den Building 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Monday 17th – Sunday 7th December Xmas Tree Tagging
Select & tag your Christmas tree. Cut it down or dig it up in time for
Christmas, freshly cut trees also available. £5 deposit on your tree
Sunday 11th Winter Woodland art 1-3pm
Come along and make your very own wintery “Art Attack” out of
materials you find in our wonderful forest.
Sunday 18th Junior Ranger 1-3pm
Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and
work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate.
Sunday 25th Volunteer Day 1-3pm
Come along and see what the opportunities are for volunteering at
Finlaystone.
February
Snow Drop Walks 1-3pm every Sunday in February
Join the Ranger for a 40 min walk to explore the carpet of Snowdrops
in the woodland. Snowdrop posies and potted bulbs for sale in
February Snowdrop bulbs in the green available in March.
Saturday 14th Moonlight Snowdrop Walk
Join the Ranger for a Moonlight walk to explore the carpet of
Snowdrops in the woodland. Adult £7.50 Child £5.00 BBQ and hot
drinks available. Pre - booking essential
March
Sunday 1st Spring Walk 1-3pm
A gentle stroll through the woods with moderate slopes. Bring boots &
coats.
Sunday 8th Den Building and Survival Skills 1-3pm
Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from
the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls.
Sunday 15th Junior Cross Country 1-3pm
Join our Rangers for a fun run through Finlaystone then enter for our
championship later in the year.
Sunday 29th Mother’s Day Treat 1-3pm
Surprise mum with a walk in the garden, followed by one of our
special Mother’s Day events.
The Finlaystone Tea Room run by the Three Sisters Bake is open
from 5th April 2014 to 26th October
They will be open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and
school holidays.
Private Events
Ranger organised activities are available for children’s parties, scout
and guide groups or corporate events etc. We would be pleased to
discuss your requirements. The Laundry and other buildings available
for booking for private events
Plant Sales
Plants grown on the estate available from Easter –October.
Traditional holly wreaths during December.
Snowdrop posies and potted bulbs for sale in February.
Snowdrop bulbs “in the green” to order available in March.
BBQ Sites available for booking
ADMISSION CHARGES
Adult £4, Child and Concession £3
Finlaystone Members Free (Except ticketed events)
Finlaystone Ranger Service
Finlaystone Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire, PA14 6TJ
01475 540505
[email protected]
www.finlaystone.co.uk
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