Milngavie Week 2024

Saturday 1st June

Classic Car Show FREE
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Precinct
Over 100 cars and a wide range of stalls and activities and food throughout the day.

Duck Race in aid of charity
Time 10.00am - Launch at the bridge at Gavin’s Mill at 3.00pm.
 2000 ducks race down the Allander to Lennox Park. £1 a duck from Allander Rotary’s gazebo in the town centre or in advance. 

First Responders – CPR and Defibrillator Demonstration FREE
Members of the Milngavie First Responders, following Scottish Ambulance Service training, will demonstrate CPR and the use of a Defibrillator with Training Aids.

Friendship House Coffee and a Chat
Venue: Friendship House, 17 Park Road. Open for tea, coffee, cakes, home baking and a chance to chat.

Music and Flowers Festival FREE
Venue: St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Park Road.
The church will be open for a varied programme of musical items performed by local young people . Flowers provided by local churches. Voluntary offering to Water Aid.

Baby and Toddler Bookbug FREE
Venue: Precinct Playpark
Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers

Spinners and Weavers demo FREE
Venue: Milngavie Library
Pop along to watch a fascinating demo from the Spinners and Weavers.

Bobby Deans Big Band FREE
Venue: Charlie’s Loft
All the greatest big band hits hosted by Glasgow’s very own Bobby Deans Big Band

Book Mark Making FREE
Venue: Milngavie Library
Drop in to make an inspiring book mark to keep your page in one of our fascinating reads – the library has books for everyone!

Milngavie Community Development Trust
Our gazebo near the playpark has enticing raffle prizes for adults and children, Spot the Error and the results of the 2023 community survey. Get your kids to play Cornhole – throw the beanbags into a hole to win a prize.

True Origin Trade Food and Drink Sampling FREE
Venue : Gavin’s Mill Garden Patio
Tastings of teas and other new products from Fairtrade producers. All products also sold in Gavins’ Mill shop

Rock Live Local Bands FREE
Venue: Tesco carpark
Featuring local bands : The Song Stealers, Platform C and Factor Forte.
A fundraiser for Tesco’s chosen charity, Beatson Cancer Charity

Heritage Exhibition FREE
Venue: Milngavie Library
A last chance to visit the MHC Group’s heritage exhibition “The Milngavie Connection – Who’s Who”. The exhibition can be viewed in the Local History corner of the Library.

Gymboree Play and Learn FREE
2.00pm – 2.30pm – 10 months to 3 years
Venue: Gymboree, 16 Main Street
Sensory classes as well as play and learn classes for little ones. Contact Gymboree to book a place lisa@gymbo.co.uk

Jo Jingles FREE
Venue: Fraser Centre, Milngavie precinct
Music and movement for under 5s. Limited places so book via www.jojingles.com/glasgownorth or email dorothyjingles@gmail.com

Gavin’s Mill Jazz Supper Club
Venue: Gavin’s Mill Cafe
Experience the music of Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker performed by an acoustic quartet, The Cordless Four, whilst enjoying wine and two courses in the café. Limited tickets £35 in advance from www.gavinsmill.org/events or from the shop.

Milngavie Art Club FREE
(closed 1.00-2.00)
Venue: Lillie Art Gallery
Come visit Milngavie Art Club’s blockbuster exhibition with a wide range of paintings and drawings from members.. Complimentary tea/coffee served from 2.00-4.00 and chat with our artist in residence.

Champion League Party FREE
Time: 7.00pm – late
Venue: Fullbacks/Charlies Loft
Join us for pizza, drinks and live music with 18 screens. One of the biggest football games in the calendar in the biggest sporting venue in East Dunbartonshire

Young People’s Art Entry: Comic Pop in and Drop Off FREE
From Saturday 1st June (closed Sun, Mon) Time: 10.00-1.00 and 2.00- 5.00
Venue: Lillie Art Gallery
Pop in, pick up and drop off your completed MARVELOUS Comic Drawing. All entries will be part of the Young Peoples Exhibition in July/August in partnership with Dundee University.

Cocktails and Covers at Charlie’s FREE
Venue: Charlie’s Loft
Join us after the classic car show for an evening not to be missed as Charlie’s Loft welcomes St Mungo. Mathes will be performing a number of acoustic classics mixed with modern pop.

Sunday 2nd June

Milngavie Week Golf Trophy
Time: starts 5.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Golf Club Shotgun Charity Scramble. Book your space by emailing aglawson49@gmail.com or alan@arores.com . cost £100 per team (£25 per head) including golf, prizes, supper and quiz. Catering available prior to tee off, buffet and quiz from 8.30pm.

Kids’ Treasure Hunt
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Precinct
Children from age 4 to 11years. In the safety of the Precinct race round with your parents to solve the clues and win a prize for correct answers. £1 entry.

Beat the Chess Champion FREE
Time: 10.00am-2.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Precinct marble seats near the playpark.
“Beat the Champion” and find out what Bearsden Chess club offers Adults and Juniors.

Milngavie Trail Race FREE
Time: 11.00am start
Venue: from Milngavie Scout Hall, Lennox Park through the Precinct and back. A challenging 8.5 mile trail race along the West Highland Way, Mugdock Country Park and round Craigallian Loch. Organised by Milngavie Scout Troup. Come and cheer on the runners.

Music Hub – Let’s make an Orchestra! FREE
Time: 2.30pm -5.00pm
Venue: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart Street
All string players welcome to come and play! Bring a stand. Tea and coffee provided.

Sunday Blues Jam FREE
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Charlie’s Loft
Al Fleming, a familiar name among Glasgow Blues enthusiasts, invites a variety of musicians he has crossed paths with to take part in a totally unique and riveting experience for guests. Bringing “The Blues” to Milngavie

Summer Praise Evening FREE
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: St Paul’s Church
Milngavie Churches are holding a Summer Praise evening, led by Ruth Campbell a Scottish Christian singer/songwriter. All welcome.

Fullbacks Pub Quiz FREE
Time: 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Fullbacks
Join us in Fullbacks for our special weekly pub quiz. As it is Milngavie Week we are doing a rollover and offering £100 of vouchers for the winners.

Monday 3rd June

Bookbug Session FREE
Time: 10.00am and 2.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Library Booking on Eventbrite recommended but not essential.
Enjoy some gentle songs, rhymes cuddles and tickles with your toddler or baby at these free fun-filled sessions.

Senior Citizens’ Bus Trip FREE
Time: leaving 1.00pm, returning at 4.00pm
Venue: Waitrose carpark pick up and drop off. To Lomond Shores, leaving the Waitrose carpark and returning there for tea and cake. Spaces limited. Booking essential - phone 07732 933 595 giving name and contact number. We will phone back to confirm.

Author Event: Book Launch FREE
Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Library
Come along and hear insight and intrigue from local author Allan Martin on the launch of his latest crime novel ‘The Dead of Oban’. Book on Eventbrite. BYOB

Tuesday 4th June

Bookbug Session FREE 
Time: 10.00am and 2.00pm
Venue: Milngavie Library Booking on Eventbrite recommended but not essential. Enjoy some gentle songs, rhymes cuddles and tickles with your toddler or baby at these free fun-filled sessions.

Audiobook Walk FREE
Time: 10.15am – 12.00 noon
Venue: Milngavie Library
Listen to a couple of chapters from a book on this local walk and return to the library for a refreshment and chat. Book on Eventbrite

Minecraft Club
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Milngavie Library
If you love Minecraft and want to meet other builders, then Minecraft Club is the place for you. Bring a device with Minecraft installed. Each session is £2.10 or £1.50 concession rate per child which is payable on the day at the Library. 8+ bookable on Eventbrite.

Author Event: Places and People in Poetry and Fiction FREE
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Milngavie Library
Local published authors Julie McNeill and Pat Feehan read examples of their work and show how they and other writers deal with these important elements of poetry and fiction. BYOB

Pizzeria Scualo with Mauro
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Fullbacks
Born to a family of food enthusiasts in Sicily our head chef Mauro has been making pizza and crafting his art for well over 20 years. He will reveal ALL of his secrets to perfecting a Sourdough Neapolitan Pizza. Tickets £10 by email info@fpizza.co.uk

Stitch Iconic Guy’s Mill FREE
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: St Joseph’s church hall
Create a fabric collage with a bit of stitch and mixed media to make your interpretation of Milngavie’s namesake. All materials provided but bring a sewing kit if you have one. 16+ Places limited. Email rutelin@sky.com to book.

Beginners Meditation Workshop
Tickets: £15 in advance www.gavinsmill.org/events
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Gavin’s Mill
An evening of exploration, drawing on the traditions of Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta led by Alexander Technique practitioner Duncan Hughes. Including a variety of techniques including a walking meditation by the river.

Pond Dipping FREE
Time: 6.30pm – 7,30pm
Venue: Cloberfield at Iron Bridge
Suitable for all ages of children, must be accompanied by parents. Led by a Mugdock Ranger. All pond dipping equipment provided. Bring your own wellies!

Wednesday 5th June

Parliamentary Debating Competition FREE
Time: all day
Venue: Douglas Academy
P7 teams from Milngavie Primary schools will spend the day debating a range of topics including space exploration, ban on cigarette sales, Gaelic in schools and community service. You are welcome to join the audience. More information on school 'X' account @douglasacad

Milngavie in Bloom - Clean Sweep FREE
Time: 10.00am start
Venue: meet outside Fraser Centre
Join MiB litter picking team during Milngavie Week and help make a difference to our town. Equipment provided and instructions given. All welcome.

Milngavie In Bloom Floral Walk FREE
Time: 10.00am and 7.00pm
Venue: meet outside Fraser Centre, Precinct
Join members of Milngavie in Bloom for an informative walk round the centre of Milngavie with some interesting surprises on the way, lasting 1-2 hours.

Milngavie and Bearsden Ramblers FREE
Time: 10.00am
Venue: meet at Milngavie Library
Regular ramblers and possible new walkers meet at Milngavie library for the Club’s regular Wednesday ramble, this time round Milngavie.

Family History Research FREE
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Library Learning Suite
Are you wanting to start researching your family tree or have you started and hit a brick wall? Members of the Dunbartonshire Family History Society will be on hand for a drop-in session to help you and show you the online resources available in the Library.

Dog Show FREE
Time: 6.30pm start
Venue: CE Centre at the Library
Fun event looking for Best Puppy, Best Young Dog, Best Senior Dog, Best Groomed, Waggiest Tail, Dog the Judge would like to take home, Goody Bags for all entrants.

Thursday 6th June

Kids Dig on the Terrace FREE
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Gavin’s Mill riverside terrace
Sand pits with treasure to be found. Open to kids of all age

Circle Dancing – Open Day FREE
Time: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
Venue: Milngavie Precinct (if raining in St Andrews Church Hall)
Milngavie Circle Dance Group invites you to come and join the dance.

Family Activity; Bedtime Bookbug FREE
Time: 6.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Milngavie Library
Bring your teddy and cuddle up and enjoy some gentle songs, rhymes, cuddles and tickles with your toddler or baby. Bookable on Eventbrite

Friday 7th June

Code Club FREE
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Milngavie Library
Ages 9 – 11. Come along to Code Club where you will explore a variety of coding projects using scratch. All levels of coding welcome. Spaces are limited so booking is essential through Eventbrite.

9-a-side Football Festival FREE to Spectators
Time: from 6.00pm
Venue: Rangers Training Ground
9-a-side Football Festival tournament for eight Under 12s teams entered in advance. Spectators welcome, though no onsite parking available.

Celebrating Joni Mitchell with Anne Gair and Band
Time: 8.30pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Charlie’s Loft
Anne Gair explores her most loved album – Blue. Enjoy some of the truly most iconic songs of the 20th century including a Case of You, Big Yellow Taxi, Flight Tonight and loads more. Tickets at www.charliesloft.com

Gavin’s Mill Friday Music Night
Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Gavin’s Mill
Join us for a cracking night of live music as Jack Lawe and the Raging Twilight tell stories woven with soul and laced with blues. Tickets £15 from www.gavinsmill.org/events or the shop. Pay bar and small plates in the Café.

Saturday 8th June

Bearsden Fiddlers at Gavin’s Mill Courtyard FREE
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Gavin’s Mill Courtyard
Bearsden Fiddlers performing for Mill Café customers enjoying lunch or coffee and cake by the riverside.

Family Folk Music Afternoon at Gavin’s Mill
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Gavin’s Mill Courtyard
Designed for families, sing, dance and join in! Absorb the sights and sounds of traditional acoustic folk music. Led by Tanya Fraser and students from Boclair Academy. Tickets: Adults £10, children over 12 £8, Children under 12 free from www.gavinsmill.org/events or from shop.

Heritage Trail FREE
Time: 10.00am – 1200 noon
Venue: along River Allander
On behalf of Milngavie Heritage Centre Group, local historian Donald Shankland will be leading a heritage walk along the banks of the River Allander. Booking essential, for more details contact 0141 956 2745

Absolute Weller
Time: 8.30 pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Charlie’s Loft
The entire back catalogue of Mr Paul Weller from Town Called Malice through smooth musings like Ever Changing Moods with Style Council to his epic 30 year solo career such as Changing Man. Now that’s entertainment! Full ticket details on www.charliesloft.com

Bearsden and Milngavie Highland Games FREE Entry
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: West of Scotland Rugby Ground
All the tradition events – Tug of War, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, World Haggis Hurling Championship, Beer Tent, Food Venues, Funfair, many craft and trade stalls, Dog Training and much much more!

All Week

Flash Fiction Essay Writing Competition FREE
500 word essay on ‘Me!’. The winning essay, from Douglas Academy will be printed in the M&B Herald during Milngavie Week – a published author!

Primary Six Art Exhibition FREE
Primary 6 pupils in all Milngavie Primary Schools completed an art piece called “Selfie!” Every pupil’s work will be displayed in shop windows in the precinct during Milngavie Week . Art materials donated to the schools, prizes for the best three entries.

Photography Competition FREE
Venue: Displays of finalists in Tesco and the winner on Milngavie precinct notice board. Entries on any subject by camera or phone by 11th May and winners of cash prizes are chosen and displayed

Spot the Error FREE
Be a detective (of any age!) and Spot the Errors in 20 Milngavie shop windows. FREE entry forms from Baxter’s Newsagent, Ruby Red or Elba Gallery to be returned by Tuesday 11th June and correct entries will be put in a draw for two £20 voucher prizes.