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.THE ROBERT OWEN COMMEMORATION LECTURE
Friday 18th May, 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm)
“Co-operative enterprises build a better world”
Iain Macdonald, Former Director General of The International Co-operative Alliance
The Friends of New Lanark, in association with the Open University, are delighted to announce that the Robert Owen Commemoration Lecture for 2012 will be delivered by Iain Macdonald. The lecture will take place in the theatre of Robert Owen’s School, New Lanark. A £3 admission charge will be payable at the door and will include a glass of wine or a soft drink to be served in the Mill Hotel following the lecture.
All are welcome and if you would like to attend, please contact Lorna Davidson by e-mail: lorna.davidson@newlanark.org or telephone New Lanark Trust on 01555 661345.
FATHER’S DAY FUN!
Sunday 17 JUNE, 12 - 4pm
FREE entry for dads with every full paying child! Kids' craft and colouring activities will be available in the Visitor Centre.
MIDSUMMER ON THE ROOF GARDEN
Sunday 17 JUNE, 5pm - 8pm
Join us for this special evening event on Scotland’s largest roof garden and enjoy the garden in full bloom, a glass of wine/soft drink, live musical entertainment, solar-gazing, and visit the plant stall. This event is run in partnership with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Admission is only £5 per person (includes glass of wine/soft drink). Call us now to book your ticket - 01555 661345 or purchase from the New Lanark Gift Shop.
BOOK LAUNCH
Sunday 24th June, 3.00pm
'Institute for the Formation of Character' building at New Lanark Visitor Centre
At 3.00pm following the Friends of New Lanark AGM, there will be a special event to celebrate the publication of “Robert Owen and his Legacy” (University of Wales Press, 2011). Open to all.
Travelling from Swansea University in Wales especially to attend the event will be the joint editors, Noel Thompson, Professor of History and Pro-Vice Chancellor, and Chris Williams, Professor of Welsh History and Director of the Research Institutes for Arts and Humanities. The volume consists of twelve essays from leading scholars and younger researchers on various aspects of the life, work and legacy of Robert Owen (1771-1858).
Amongst the Scotland-based contributors expected to be present at the New Lanark event, are Ian Donnachie, Emeritus Professor with the Open University and currently Chairman of the Friends of New Lanark, Robert Davis and Frank O’Hagan (retired) from Glasgow University, along with Jim Arnold and Lorna Davidson, retired and present Director of New Lanark Trust. This will be a unique opportunity to meet and question some of the leading authorities on Owen – always a controversial figure – and of course, you may wish to purchase a signed copy of the book!
CD AND RECORD FAIR
Sunday 8 July 2012, 11am to 5pm
New Lanark Visitor Centre (River Room - adjacent to reception area)
The CD & Record Fair is the ideal opportunity to browse through a wide selection of music and add to your collection.
FREE entry to the Fair
CLYDE STRIDE ULTRA MARATHON
Saturday 21st July 2012
The Clyde Stride 40 Mile Ultra Marathon follows the course of The Clyde Walkway along the River Clyde from Glasgow through Hamilton, Strathclyde Park, Lanark and New Lanark. The finishing line is in New Lanark World Heritage Site (adjacent to the entrance to SWT Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve). The race starts in Partick, Glasgow at 9am with the runners expected to be crossing the finishing line in New Lanark from around 1.30pm onwards. Come and welcome them across the finishing line! For more information about this race click here.
VICTORIAN FAIR
Sunday 2 SEPTEMBER, 12-5pm
This huge annual Street Fair offers a wide variety live entertainment including music, singing, dancing, Birds of Prey display, juggling, face-painting, a wide range of craft and gift stalls and much, much more! A fantastic family day out and great value too – only £5 per car parking fee with funds raised going to support local charity!
OCTOBER HOLIDAYS AT NEW LANARK
13 – 21 OCTOBER, 12–4 pm
Visit us during the October break and try your hand at some craft activities. Kids can also enjoy trying out some old-fashioned games and dressing up in the Historic Classroom. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
CD AND RECORD FAIR
Sunday 14 October 2012, 11am to 5pm
New Lanark Visitor Centre (River Room - adjacent to reception area)
The CD & Record Fair is the ideal opportunity to browse through a wide selection of music and add to your collection.
FREE entry to the Fair
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
27 & 28 OCTOBER, 12-4pm
Join in the fun with some Halloween craft activities, including mask making and colouring in. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
FOOD & GIFT FAIR
NOVEMBER (date tbc), 11am - 5pm
This is the perfect opportunity to stock up for Christmas. Escape the high street and buy great quality food & drink. Plus loads of gift stalls with a huge range of arts & craft from paintings & jewellery to handbags & organic soaps. Free entry to the fair!
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!
