Free social events at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
A short informal talk, tour or film, with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about our local heritage. Join us every month or just for the subjects that interest you.
Refreshments provided.
Call 01236 638460 for more information.
Wed 26th March- Film Screening: Gregory’s Girl (1980)
Famously filmed in Cumbernauld the film is a coming-of-age romantic comedy written and directed by Bill Forsyth. (91 Mins)
Wed 30th April- A Town for Tomorrow: Revealing the Records of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation
A talk about our Cumbernauld cataloguing project featuring examples from North Lanarkshire Archives’ Cumbernauld Development Corporation collection.
Wed 28th May- Summerlee: New Stories, New Audiences, Better Lives
This heritage project promises to weave together the threads of history, culture, and community, ensuring that the legacy of Scotland’s industrial past is honoured and shared with future generations. Come along and hear their progress so far and view the proposal plans.
Wed 25th June- Romans in Lanarkshire: The Antonine Wall
The Antonine Wall has left a lasting mark on North Lanarkshire’s landscape and history as well as a wealth of Roman settlements and buildings. This talk will introduce you to the key Roman sites in North Lanarkshire, what they tell us about life in Roman Scotland, and provide inspiration for Roman themed day trips in the area.
Wed 27th August- “SURREALLY SCOZZESE” Film Screening
This is a documentary film featuring the life and work of Wishaw film maker Enrico Cocozza; exploring his life and work with excerpts from his films and interviews with those who knew him. (24 mins)
Wed 24th September- Exhibition Tour: Back to the Drawing Board
Discover the art and skill behind technical drawing on a guided tour with our Industrial History Curator. Explore fascinating drawings, tracings, and blueprints, and learn how engineers used these tools to shape innovation.
Wed 29th October- All in a Days Work
A brief history of housework, technological advances and changing attitudes, as well as chance to handle some related museum objects which you may recognise.
Saturday Socials for Families
A chance to reminisce and explore together.
All ages welcome.
1.00pm – 2.30pm
*Some events may have specific tour timings.
FREE
Book online or call 01236 638460 for more information.
Sat 26th April -Climate Change Challenge
Take part in our Earth Day Climate Change Challenge; Find out why we created so much pollution during the Victorian era, try some simple experiments to generate solar and wind power and plant a seed to take home.
Sat 31st May- Family STEM Challenge
Heritage related STEM activities and challenges: Build a Roman arch, create a giant Lego structure and try some simple coding. Families can also make a paper craft to take home.
Sat 11th Oct- Family Walk & Sketch Gallery Tours
Art and industry meet in an exhibition “Back to the Drawing Board” exploring the skill and beauty of technical drawings and blueprints. Grab a clipboard and pencil and try a new way to engage with the exhibition. No drawing experience is required, all ages are welcome.
Sat 22nd Nov- Explore Your Archive Day
Take part in a family friendly tour of the North Lanarkshire archive and learn more about what records are held our care and how we look after them. Plus make your own bookmark to take home.