This Ranger led walk will uncover some of Mugdock's more furtive furry friends, giving you the chance to come face to face with some of the secretive mini mammals that we don't often see. Meet at the visitor centre courtyard on Saturday at 9am for this free event.

For more information contact the Ranger Service on 0141 956 6586.

On Tuesday, and the following Tuesday (July 29), you could learn how to manage your dog by doing a course run by Strathblane Dog Management Service at the park from 7.15pm to 8pm.

This course is in association with the Scottish Canine Consultative
Council. To book a place call Mrs Murray of Strathblane Dog Management Service on 0141 956 4141.

Local group, the Allander Artists, annual exhibition opens at the visitor centre in the park tomorrow (Saturday) and runs until July 27 from 11am to 5pm each day.

This is always a popular exhibition and is a great chance to view and purchase a wide selection of original paintings. Admission is free.

There will also be live music in the bandstand in the walled garden at the park when Clydebank Burgh Band perform on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.
This is your chance to listen to this popular band playing traditional marches, modern pieces and show music. Admission is free.

LOTS ON FOR THE KIDS

Uniforms have already started to appear in the shops and the kids are not even half way through their summer holiday yet.

This is why it is best to make the most of the break, so here is our guide on what to do around Milngavie and Bearsden this week.

The summer playscheme will start at Clober Primary School, Milngavie, on Tuesday and will finish on Friday.

The programme will feature games, sports and activities for eight to 12 year olds.

Youngsters can take part between 10am and 12noon or 1pm and 3pm at a cost of £1.50 per two hour session which is paid on the day.

Adventurous kids should take up the art of snowboarding at Bearsden Ski Centre on Monday.

A two hour class for beginners is on between 2pm and 4pm for 10 to 16 year olds. The cost is £11.50 or £5.75 with a passport.

Design and make your own kite to fly on what seems to be a windy day everyday in Scotland at the Lillie Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday).
This class, which is on from 11am to 12.30pm, is open to kids aged six to nine at the cost of £3.50.

The same venue is also offering kids the chance to create their own zoo creatures using tinfoil and other colourful materials on Tuesday.

The cost is £3.50 and there are two sessions — one for six to nine year olds at 11am to 12.30pm and the other is for 10 to 12 year olds at 2pm to 3.30pm.

If you plan on watching the Olympics later on in the summer, it might be a good idea to head down to Westerton Library on Thursday to make an Olympic t-shirt.

Anyone who wants to take part should bring a t-shirt and be at the library for the class which runs from 2.30pm and 3.15pm.

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