Events at New Lanark
Every year we organise a wide variety of exciting events in the Visitor Centre and Hotel. If you are thinking of visiting New Lanark soon, why not combine your visit to the village with one of our events? If you are interested in events at New Lanark, receive regular reminders about our events by filling in this form.ROBERT OWEN: A NEW VIEW OF SOCIETY 200 YEARS ON
Date: 1st June - 1st December
Location: Saving New Lanark Room, Robert Owen's School for Children
Paid / Free: Entry with a New Lanark Visitor Centre Ticket
Robert Owen: A new View of Society 200 Years On is an exhibition celebrating the bi-centenary of the publication of 'A New View of Society', Robert Owen's seminal text on the formation of human character.
Central to the exhibition is a portrait of Robert Owen by Mary Ann Knight, on loan from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The portrait is New Lanark Trust's first ever loan from a national institution and is particularly special as it is one of the few portraits that show Owen as a young man.
Other items being exhibited will include original extracts from ‘A New View of Society’ as well as historical documents, artefacts and paintings relating to Owen’s ideas on the creation of a better society.
CAVLP ANCIENT TREE HUNT
Date: Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th June 2013
Location: New Lanark World Heritage Site
Help the Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership discover the ancient trees of New Lanark. The Ancient Tree Hunt (www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk) is an online database, which aims to record all the ancient and special trees in the United Kingdom so we can protect and care for them.
Old, gnarled trees provide us with a connection through time to past
landscapes; while today they provide a safe haven for lichens, insects
and other fantastic wildlife. We think that many of the trees at New
Lanark are special and should be recorded - come along and help us.
Monday 24th June - 10am to 3pm: Research day
Discover how to use historical records and old maps of New Lanark in the New Lanark Trust’s Search Room, to help identify potential locations of ancient trees in the area. In the afternoon if we have time we will hunt for trees in the New Lanark Woodlands.
Tuesday 25th June – 10am to 3pm: Survey Day
Once our research has narrowed down the search, we will go tree hunting in the
Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve.
Please contact Sarah Sall (sarah.sall@clydeandavonvalley.com) for more
information and to book your place. Please bring a packed lunch and suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Come along to our fun craft workshops for kids this Summer! Make and take away some fantastic handmade crafts.
Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer 10:30-12:30 in Robert Owen’s School for Children.
BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE NOW!
£4.75pp including tuition, materials and a refreshment.
Activities suitable for 7 - 12 years.
2nd & 4th July -Wacky Willow Kite
9th & 11th July—Magic Felted Mobile/Woolly Jewellery
30th July & 1st August—Felted Pencil Case/Purse
16th & 18th July—Hand-woven Basket/Placemat
23rd & 25th July—A Fantastic Willow Lantern
6th & 8th August—Amazing Old-fashioned Toys
For further information contact us on 01555 661345
FERMTOUNS TO NEW TOONS
Low Parks Museum, Hamilton
28th March 2013 - 26th January 2014
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'Fermotuns to New Toons - Celebrating the People, Places and Traditions of South Lanarkshire' is a joint exhibition by South Lanarkshire Museums Forum, of which New Lanark is a member, and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Museums.
The exhibition highlights some of the people, places and traditions which help to tell the story of our area.
Visit www.Facebook.com/FermtounstoNewToons for more information on the venues taking part in the exhibition, related events and to follow 'Ted' who will be visiting museums and heritage sites throughout the area for the course of the exhibition.
FOCUS ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITION
Date: 3rd – 25th July
Event: Focus Environment Photography Exhibition
Paid/Free: Free
Location: The River Room, Institute for the Formation of Character
Focus Environment is an environmental photographic competition for secondary school pupils throughout Scotland. The competition encourages young people between the ages of 11-18, to demonstrate their awareness of the natural world around them. There are three subject categories, ‘My Environment’, ‘Wildlife & Habitats’ and ‘Nature’s Moods’.
The entries are divided into two age groups, 11-14 and 15-18. The winning photographs form an exhibition which visits galleries and museums across Scotland.
Focus Environment is a partnership between Chevron, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and TCV Scotland, bringing together business and conservation in an event that promotes environment, education and the arts.
FREE DAILY SUMMER TOURS
JULY & AUGUST
At 2pm each day in July and August we will be offering a fantastic guided tour free to those with a visitor centre ticket. Limited numbers and subject to availability, arrive early to avoid disappointment.
CLYDE STRIDE
Saturday 13th July
This Ultra Marathon runs from Glasgow (Partick Railway Station) along the Clyde through Strathclyde Regional Park, the Unesco World Heritage Site at New Lanark, and the Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve to finish adjacent to the Visitor Centre. The superb track and scenery ensure a rapid rise to ultra stardom for the The Stride.
Read more: http://www.clydestride.com/
JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB
Sunday 14th July
he Edinburgh and South East region of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club will be meeting at Lanark Loch and driving down in a convoy to New Lanark, outside the institute building for 10am. Here they will be answering questions and allowing people to have a look inside their cars. There will be 23 Jaguars taking part.
CD & RECORD FAIR
Sunday 14th July, New Lanark Visitor Centre
Come along and browse a wide selection of CDs and Records and find some great additions to your collection!
HIS & HERS EXHIBITION
Date: 6th-25th August
Paid/Free: Free
Location: The River Room, Institute for the Formation of Character
His ‘n Hers is an exhibition by Lillias Douglas and Jim Jordan. Lilias and Jim are two friends who love painting, each producing in their own style many diverse subjects and a variety of themes which, when brought together, complement each other in an exciting and different way.
SUMMER NIGHT IN THE ROOF GARDEN
Sunday 18th August 5pm-7:30pm
Come along to our fantastic roof garden, the largest in Scotland and meet the designer Douglas Coltart.
UNISON & CO-OP FUN DAY
Sunday 25th August
UNISON are once again holding their annual family fun day at New Lanark, this time in conjunction with Co-op members, with lots for the kids and whole family to do. New Lanark visitors are welcome to take part in this event.
LECTURE: HISTORY OF ART IN THE CLYDE VALLEY
Date: 30th August, 7.30pm
Paid/Free: Free
Booking: Contact Jane Masters on 01555 661345 / jane.masters@newlanark.org to book
Location: Theatre, Robert Owen’s School for Children
Join us at New Lanark as we explore the history and legacy of art and architecture in and around New Lanark. From works by Alexander Nasmyth, ‘the father of Scottish landscape painting’, to contemporary artists, and from designed landscapes to public parks, Jane Masters, New Lanark Heritage Manager, will explore how the Clyde Valley, and in particular, the Falls of Clyde, has acted as a source of inspiration for artists and designers for centuries.
THE ART ROOM EXHIBITION
Date: 31st August – 28th September
Paid/Free: Free
Location: The River Room, Institute for the Formation of Character
Come and share the passion of this small group of enthusiastic painters, who meet at Ferniegair Community Hall, with no resident tutor. This exhibition is a celebration of their work utilising a wide spectrum of media, including watercolour, acrylics, oils, mixed media and pastels.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING COURSE
Date: 30th August – 1st September
Paid / Free: Course fee £50 for 2 days
Booking: Contact Jane Masters on 01555 661345 / jane.masters@newlanark.org to book
Location: Corra Linn Studio / around site, New Lanark
Join us for a chance to take part in a fun and informative landscape painting course with local artist Veronica Liddell. The course will begin with an introduction to the materials used, advice on colour mixing, drawing, composition and styles of landscape painting. If weather permits there will also be the opportunity to sketch outdoors. Step by step instructions will be provided for complete beginners and Veronica will demonstrate a variety of techniques throughout the course. The course also includes a lecture on History of Art in the Clyde Valley with New Lanark’s Heritage Manager Jane Masters, a guided tour of New Lanark and an introduction to the New Lanark Search Room. All materials, lunch and tea & biscuits are also included- all for only £50!
The course is supported by the Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
DOORS OPEN DAY & SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH CELEBRATION
Date: 7th & 8th September, 10am-4pm
Paid/Free: Free
Location: Across Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site is once again holding a joint celebration of Doors Open Day & Scottish Archaeology Month. Hidden gems in the village whose doors will be opened include The Museum Stair, The Counting House and the Village Hall. Family activities include printmaking workshops, character tours and an activity trail
All other visitor centre buildings are subject to an admission fee. Unfortunately due to the layout of the buildings, Double Row, The Counting House and Village Hall do not have disabled access available.
SCHOOLS BOOK FESTIVAL 2013
11th&12th September
Bring language and literature to life at New Lanark Schools Book Festival. Join these award winning writers in fun interactive sessions. Only £2.95 per pupil (£3 per teacher. Stay for the day and visit Robert Owen's School or the Annie McLeod Experience Ride for only £1 extra per pupil.
Chae Strathie
Primary 1-3
11th September
Linda Strachan
Primary 1-3
12th September
Sam Wilding
Primary 5-7
11th September
Keith Charters
Primary 4-7
12th September
Tel: 01555 661345 or email trust@newlanark.org to book.
FALLS OF CLYDE
For the best chance to see Corra Linn and Bonnington Linn at their most spectacular, the Scottish Wildlife Trust recommends that you come to the reserve within a day of heavy rain, especially if the ground is already wet. Please call the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre on 01555 665262 for any further information or visit the SWT website - click here!
