SPRING 2013

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HOP INTO THE WEE GRID... The Easter holidays are approaching and that can only mean one thing – your Spring Wee Grid Mag is here to help keep the family entertained! In this issue you’ll find Easter recipes and craft ideas, exclusive Kidz Card Spring offers and loads of free activities for the holidays – we hope you enjoy it! And if that isn’t enough, visitwww.weegridmag.co.uk for more.

PS - check out our new Parentzone on pages 4 & 5…

Happy Easter!!!

MOVED HOUSE? Let us know if you have recently moved so we can still deliver your Wee Grid!Email kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk or call 0141 276 0727 and we’ll update your details.

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Never had a Glasgow Kidz Card but want one?Visit any Glasgow Library, pick up and fill out an application form then hand back into the Library. Or you can visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk and download a form from the Young section.

Need a new

Glasgow Kidz Card?

It’s easy – call us on 0141 276 0727 or

visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk and choose

the Young section, click the replacement

card box, enter your details and we’ll do

the rest!

SPRING DISCOUNT

PICKS

Put a spring in your step and save some money while entertaining the family this Easter. Check out a few of our favourite discounts of the season and visit www.weegridmag.co.uk to find many more.

Glasgow Ski Centre £10 off a 6 week course of lessons and 25% off non members hire

M&Ds£3 off: Unlimited wristband£1 off 1 game: Cosmic Bowl£1 off 1 game: Devil’s Island Mini Golf Not to be used in conjunction with anyother offer and not valid in Cosmic Bowl on bank or public holidays.

Loch Lomond Aquarium50% off entry price

Achilles Heel 10% off all purchases

Museum Shops10% off On all full price purchases in Glasgow Life museum shops.

The Scottish Football MuseumFree entry Sat & Sun Accompanying adult will be charged £1.

Wonder World softplay £3.50 Monday to Friday Term time only. Unlimited play! £4.50 School holidays and weekendsUsual price £5.95 (32% discount!)

Papa Johns Save 70% on a small cheese and tomato pizza: pay £2.50 instead of £7.99!One pizza per card. Shawlands, Broomhill, Duke Street and Rutherglen stores.

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If you have a favourite shop, activity or restaurant that you’d love a Kidz Card discount from let us know! Email kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk and we’ll see what we can do!

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and tell us why your kids their Glasgow Kidz Card.

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THE PARENTZONE

Welcome to our brand new page that's designed to be a no kidz zone!

We’ll be featuring your top parenting tips, our Wee Star of the Season and lots more!

Refresh Spa Parents Offer!We’re treating YOU this Spring! Check out page 12 for your Refresh Spa tear-off voucher to claim your fantastic Refresh Spa offer! Go on, you could do with getting pampered!

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Supermum's

top Tip“Every parent knows the enthusiasm in which children present their latest artistic creation. Give them their own (restricted) wall space to enable them to choose which picture is their favourite to display, rather than an ever-expanding sea of home-made art to rival Kelvingrove.” Pauline, 37, North Glasgow

Nominate your kid for our Wee Star of the Season award by telling us in no more than 50 words what they’ve achieved and why they should win our Spring award! Send us an email at kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk

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I My Kidz Card!“My daughter started Gymnastics at Easterhouse on Monday and got a discount with her Kidz Card. She loved it and went out like a light!” Carolanne, 36, East Glasgow

Like US!Like us on Facebook and leave us a comment telling us how you’re coping with childcare over the Easter break. By doing this you’ll also be in with a chance of winning £50 of Cineworld vouchers! facebook.com/Parentzone

E-newsletterSign up to our monthly E-Newsletter and be the first to know about everything going on in Glasgow. If you sign up before 1st April you’ll be in with a chance to win £50 of shopping vouchers!Sign up at glasgowlife.org.uk

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Sublime Celebrations!Check out the back page for the chance to win a Candy Party Package courtesy of Sublime Events Scotland. They’re offering this cool prize to help give your next party the Wow Factor!If Candy Trees and fun balloons sound up your street, you’ll love this prize!

Like them on Facebook for lots of party updates and great ideas!facebook.com/sublimeeventsscotland

Visit Sublime events onlinesublimeeventsscotland.couk/balloons

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SHREK SMOOTHIEIngredients1 cup of water2 handfuls of fresh spinach1 ripe banana3 – 4 pineapple chunks or juice Ice cubes

InstructionsBlend until you don’t see any spinach leaves and all the ice is crushed.

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it'ssnacktime

1 Put the clean, empty eggshells in egg-cups and draw faces on them.2 Put potting soil in the eggshells. Fill a little over half way and add grass seeds. 3 Cover the seeds with a little bit of soil, and sprinkle lightly with water.4 Once the seeds sprout, place in a sunny spot and watch your Wee Eggshell People grow grassy hair!

EASY EASTER COOKIESIngredients225g plain flour 175g margarine1 beaten egg yolk115g caster sugar Decorations!

InstructionsPreheat the oven to 180C then sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the margarine until it looks like fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and egg yolk and knead to a smooth dough. Roll out the mixture and cut into shapes with a cutter and bake on a greased baking sheet for 25 minutes then cool on a wire rack.

Pipe pastel coloured icing or melt chocolate on to the biscuits then stick on smarties or other decorative extras!

Download our Wee Grid Gang spring colour in sheet at www.weegridmag.co.ukEmail us a photo and we might display it on the site: kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk

what you'll needPotting soil Egg cupsGrass seeds Paint/colouring in pensClean empty eggshells with tops cut off(Ask an adult to help cut the tops off)

COLOUR INTHE WEE GRID GANG

Share your cooking creations with us by posting your pics on our Facebook page!facebook.com/Parentzone

Check out the back page for your chance to WIN an Easter Baking set!

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EasterSpring CookieFlowerhuntChocolate

Egg daffodil Basket chickNest bonnet

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fun at the

museum

Saturday

Art Clubwhere: Gallery of Modern Art

WHEN: Every Saturday

AT: 10.30am –12.30pm

Get creative in these fun and

inventive workshops for children

and families.

For more info and booking

call 0141 287 3050

Discover!The Ugly Bug Crawlwhere: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum WHEN: Sat 30th – Sun 31st March AT: 11.30am – 12 noon (toddlers)12noon – 3pm (families)

Spring has sprung at Kelvingrove! Join us in our indoor garden to get a worm’s-eye view of real creepy crawlies, a bug’s view of life and a bird’s-eye view of our giant garden art attack.

For more info and booking 0141 276 9599glasgowmuseums.com

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THE GRID GANG

ZORBING! Play our online Zorbing game at www.weegridmag.co.ukand help the The Grid Ganghead to their fave Kidz Card discounters, collecting the items they need along the way!

Check the back page for your chance to win tickets to this spectacular event!

WALKING WITH

DINOSAURSWHERE SECC WHEN 17 -21 April 2013www.dinosaurlive.com

This mesmerising family friendly production merges scientific accuracy, high-tech animatronic puppetry, and cinematic realism to help children appreciate these colossal creatures.

Designers and scientists worked together to create 20 life-size dinosaurs, including T-Rex! Be amazed and thrilled as these great creatures return before your eyes.

SPRING SCAVANGER HUNT

Buds on trees

A sprouting flower

a robin

Daffodils

Butterfly

Ladybug

Rabbits hopping

Birds tweeting

Spider in the house

Easter Eggs

1-3: Spring is blossoming!4-7: Spring is springing!8-10: Spring has sprung!

Cut out this list and tick the boxes with what you can find...

HOW MANY TICKS?

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Louise Reid FROM St Ninian's Primary TELLS US ABOUT HER CHOIR...

Where have you performed?

At school concerts and Church services.

We sang a song from the four countries

in the UK and at the school’s street

party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

Outside of school, we take part in

lots of community events including;

the Christmas Lights switch on in

Queen St Station and a Day Centre

for elderly people where we entertained

the senior citizens!

What tips can you give people who want to get into sinGing, even if they are nervous?Find a choir or group to join in your school or in the local community. Don’t be afraid to give it a go, even if you don’t have a lot of confidence. Everyone has a voice so just enjoy using it!

What IS the choir's fave song to perform?Probably the music that we are currently rehearsing at any time. Recently we’ve been learning songs from “Bugsy Malone” but their current favourite is “Skyfall”.

What are your proudest

achievements?

When I see children who don’t have

a lot of confidence in class blossom

when they sing. I was also very proud

when we sang Panis Angelicus in two

parts last Christmas. The choir are

so enthusiastic and determined

to entertain others.

How DID THE choir starT?

I started the choir in 2009. I’ve always

loved singing and been part of choirs.

I wanted children to have the chance

to experience the joy that comes with

singing in a choir.

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If your school choir or music group

would like to feature in Local Vocals,

get in touch by emailing us at:

kidzcard@glasgowlife.org.uk

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WORLD YOUTH

NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013

22nd-31st Aug @ Emirates Arena www.worldyouthnetball.com

Don’t miss the chance to see future 2014 Commonwealth Games stars compete for the title. Can Scotland beat the world’s best? discounted tickets for Kidz Card holders! Check the website for more info!

WORLD JUNIORS UCI TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 20137th-11th Aug @ Emirates Arena (Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome) www.juniorworlds2013.com

Watch the best young track riders from around the world compete for Gold. Fun packed day of entertainment, giveaways, and the chance to take part in various cycling activities. discounted tickets for Kidz Card holders! Check the website for more info!

Win tickets to go to this exciting event! See the back page for details.

Win passes giving you access to every match in the tournament!See the back page for details.

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DISCOUNTED TICKETS

sPRING SAVINGSWith your Glasgow Kidz Card!

REFRESH SPA MONEY OFF VOUCHER

2 hour Spa Session in the Thermal and Hydro Experiences and a Shellac Manicure for £25

Cut out and take this voucher along with your Glasgow Kidz Card to Refresh Spa at the Emirates Arena to purchase your special offer! You can also download this voucher at www.weegridmag.co.ukTo book call: 0141 287 7001

parents offer!

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PLAY & GAMES

Shettleston Community Centre2nd & 9th April 10.30 - 12pm Free / Drop In

Meet new friends and have fun playing with balls, beanbags, hula hoops, plus running, jumping and more! 0141 764 1165

CLUB 511 @ glasgow clubs(for 5-11yrs)

Donald Dewar1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th & 10th April / 1-3pm

Drumchapel Pool2nd & 9th april 10am - 12noon

Maryhill 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th & 12th April2 - 4pm

Free with your Kidz Card! Fun filled activities including; sports, games and arts and crafts. Activities vary at each centre. 0141 276 0774

BOOK SPINE POETRY

the Mitchell Library14th April3 - 4.30pm / £4

Parents and kids are let loose in the library to gather materials and turn them into their very own book spine poems!

Find more exciting family events at Aye Write! during 12th - 20th April: www.ayewrite.com 0141 353 8000

OUTDOOR / INDOOR

Linn Park Adventure Playground2nd - 7th April9th - 14th AprilFREE with KC

For children with additional support needs. All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times. 0141 633 1493

SPRING HOLIDAY FAMILY DAYS (All ages)

Cranhill Beacon

Riddrie Library

Ruchazie Community Centre

Bluevale Neighbourhood Centre

6th - 9th April

Come and enjoy Commonwealth Games themed family events. Activities include sports/games and arts & crafts open to the whole family. 0141 287 1785

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Crash Course Swimming

Glasgow Club Whitehill

1st - 12th April (mon - fri)1-3pm £10.50 per week

5 session swimming course. Book in advance.

judoPalace of Art

9th April6.30 - 7.30pm£1.40 with KC

Try Judo for young people with Additional Support Needs.

DancePalace of Art

2nd April6:30 - 7:30pm£1.40 with KC

Introductory Hip Hop/Freestyle Dance Session.

Palace of Art: 0141 287 5632, Glasgow Club Whitehill: 0141 276 0823

DISABILITY SPORT

CYCLING AT SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME

1st - 12th April MON, WED, FRI (except Fri 12th) 1-2pm and 2-3pm

For more info and bookings visit cycling@glasgowlife.org.uk

GYMNASTICS

Glasgow Clubs: Scotstoun, Maryhill, Easterhouse and Gorbals

1st - 12th AprilTimes vary £3.20 per day

Somersault into Spring! From pre-school to gymnastics for 8yrs+ come and try these fab sessions for beginners!

POOL ACTIVITIES

Glasgow Clubs: Maryhill, Springburn, Pollok, Gorbals, Easter-house, Castlemilk Pool, Drumchapel Pool

Pool and Disco Fun, Inflatable & Float Session, Water Walkers, Inflatable sessions, flume sessions, Inflatable Aqua Run.

Contact Glasgow Club centres above for more info!

SPORT

Visit events.glasgowlife.org.uk/young

for FREE & DISCOUNTED activities

and events in or around Glasgow

during the Spring holidays.

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CHATTERBOOKSfun new reading groups

for: 7 – 12 year olds

- Chat about books- Receive a Chatterbooks kit with lots of goodies including a reading diary, stickers, bookmarks and lots more!- Join in fun quizzes and activities - Find out about new authors and good books - Write book reviews - Make new friends and have good fun!

ASK LIBRARY STAFF FOR MORE INFO!

Find everything you need to know about Glasgow Libraries at glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2013for: 5 – 12 year olds when: Summer

Join Glasgow Libraries for their Creepy House Summer Reading Challenge 2013! Take part in a whodunit book mystery where a gang of young detectives will investigate clues and follow a trail through three different zones: dare you explore the dusty secret passage, the batty attic, and the chills that lie in store in the cellar...

More information coming soon to your local library!

AYE WRITE! GLASGOW'S BOOK FESTIVAL

for: Family when: 12th – 20th Aprilwhere: Mitchell Library

Highlights include a fantastic session with Mari Hedderwick, author of the well-loved Katie Morag books; award-winning author Chae Strathie taking you on a whirlwind ride with aliens, monsters and things that go bump in the night; and illustrator and author Alison Murray with her tales of Zac and his dog Rufus.

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Check the back page for your chance to win tickets to these events!

2013 UCI JuNior Track World ChampionshipsWhen: 7th – 11th Augustwhere: Emirates Arena (Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome)VISIT www.juniorworlds2013.com

This August, Glasgow sees the UCI 2013 Junior Track World Championships come to the brand new Emirates Arena. Watch the best young track riders from around the world compete for Gold. Book your tickets for a fun packed day of entertainment, giveaways, and the chance to take part in cycling activities throughout the championships.

Get discounted tickets with your Glasgow Kidz Card. See our Offers page on page 13 and the website above for details.

Faceboook.com/juniorstrack2013 @juniortrack2013

what's HAPPENINGin glasgow?

World Youth Netball Championships 2013

When: 22nd – 31st August where: Emirates Arena VISIT www.worldyouthnetball.com

This August, Scotland welcomes the World Youth Netball Championships (WYNC) to Glasgow. These Championships will see the best under 21 netball players from 20 countries throughout the world. Don’t miss out on the chance to see future 2014 Commonwealth Games stars compete for the title.

Get discounted tickets with your Glasgow Kidz Card. See our Offers page on page 13 and the website above for details.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 3D (12A) Sat 20th AprilPeter Parker's life is changed forever when he is bitten by a genetically modified spider.

12 Rose Street, Glasgow 0141 332 6535

For more info on Take 2 and family friendly events visit www.glasgowfilm.org

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new RELEASES Iron Man 3

released: 3 May 2013

Tony Stark is back and fighting those who destroyed his private world, but this time he’s up against his most powerful enemy yet: the Mandarin. The self-described genius, billionaire, and philanthropist now struggles to keep his technology in the right hands. Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley

Take 2 screenings are

FREE for Glasgow Kidz Card

holders and take place

every Saturday at 11:30am

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (U) Sat 30th March A family classic about a fugitive taking shelter on a farm where three children mistakenly believe he is Jesus.

FREE FILMSAT the GFT

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Epicreleased: 24 May 2013

By the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of a teenager who finds herself transported to a deep forest where a battle between the forces of good and evil is taking place. Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles

Man Of Steelreleased: 14 June 2013

An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. As he matures he uses these abilities to guard his adopted world. Starring: Henry Cavill, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane

THE 5000 FINGERS OF DR T

(U) Sat 27th April

A crazy musical adventure written

by Dr Seuss. Special family activity

before the film!

Check the back page for your chance to win tickets to these new relaeases!

KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE

(U) Sat 13th April, English subtitles

Animated Miyazaki masterpiece about a

trainee witch and her talking cat.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS (U) Sat 6th Apr, Audio described & captionedAutism-Friendly screening at 12.30pm.Greg the Wimpy Kid has a foolproof idea on how to avoid summer boredom.

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It's an exciting time for our

city and our young people

now that Glasgow has been

shortlisted for the final stage

of the competition to host the

Youth Olympic Games in 2018.

To Back Our Bid and be in with the chance to win a £50 Visa gift card just visit www.glasgow2018.com to register your support.

Glasgow’s bid will help inspire a generation and we need your support to realise that dream. The host city decision will be made by the International Olympic Committee in July 2013 and with the support of the people of Glasgow we can try to make our dream a reality.

Your support is very important in bringing us a step closer to winning the bid for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Together we can look forward to creating exciting and engaging opportunities for young people in Glasgow, inspiring them to be the best that they can be and to work hard to become champions in their own lives.

Glasgow is ready to host these games. We already have the world-class facilities and transport systems in place for the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Now let’s use this infrastructure to create real opportunities for young people in our city! Bringing an event such as the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to Glasgow in 2018 would offer fantastic opportunities.

The YOG is not only a sporting event that will help inspire our future Olympians. It is also supported by a Culture and Education Programme that will ensure Glasgow’s legacy as a world-class sporting and cultural destination, creating long-term benefits for Glasgow and Scotland. Find us on Facebook and Twitter:

facebook.com/Glasgow2018

@Glasgow2018

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Alexandra Park (9 hole) 0141 276 0600

Knightswood (9 hole)0141 276 0700

Lethamhill (18 hole) 0141 276 0810

Linn Park (18 hole) 0141 276 0702

Littlehill (18 hole) 0141 276 0704

Ruchill (9 hole) 0141 276 0556

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FREE GOLF

Specially designed fitness equipment for 8 -13 year olds! Use your Glasgow Kidz Card and pay only £6.55 per month.

Call 0141 276 1320 to find your local Activ8 gym.

Outside of allocated juveniles specific times, under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

8 - 13 year olds Play at any Glasgow Life Golf Course for free!

Participants must be residents of Glasgow and should present their Glasgow Kidz Card at reception before playing. For more info call 0141 276 0811.

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