Kirkintilloch Herald - Lifestyle Feed

DJ David to play Scotland’s biggest dance festival

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:12:44 GMT

A TALENTED DJ is preparing to play at the biggest dance festival in Scotland.

Evita will be dazzling at the King’s - and you could win tickets!

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:05 GMT

ONE of the most evocative and stirring musicals of all time will be playing to packed audiences in Glasgow for almost two weeks – and you have the chance to win tickets.

Century-old ballet inspires a riot of invention

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:59:06 GMT

Rob Drummond has quickly established himself as one of Scotland’s most intriguing young writers and performers - with ‘The Wrestling’, ‘Bullet Catch’ and ‘Quiz Show’ packing theatres in the UK and beyond in recent years.

Top of the swaps – some-fin amazing will be making a splash in Glasgow

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:37:56 GMT

AN amazing new theatre adventure for all the family will enthrall audiences in Glasgow this week – based on a best-selling book by legendary writer Neil Gaiman and artist Dave McKean.

BMW Z4: On the roadster again

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:30 GMT

WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.

From rap to the Rat Pack – your chance to help the Bruisers shine in the States

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:32 GMT

HIP hop, scrummy cakes, family fun, a roller girl for the day and a night with Frank Sinatra – just some of the ways you can help Scotland’s top skaters fly the flag in America next month.

Kirkintilloch bands join forces to raise funds for an amazing cause

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:38:27 GMT

STRATHKELVIN Talking Newspaper Association is staging a fundraising concert with The Kirkintilloch Band, Kirkintilloch Youth Band and Kirkintilloch Junior Band on Friday, June 7, in St Ninian’s High School, Kirkintilloch, at 7.30pm.

Martial arts masters will mesmerise audiences in Glasgow

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:32 GMT

BREATHTAKING feats of agility, strength and skill will be showcased at a special event in The Theatre Royal, Glasgow, next Wednesday (May 22).

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Time to ditch the car and get on your bike, insist newly-formed East Dunbartonshire group

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:24:23 GMT

A new group is hoping to encourage residents to swap their cars for walking, cycling and public transport.

New exhibition in popular museum puts spotlight on Scottish crafts

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:59:00 GMT

The weaving, spinning and dyeing of craft materials is at the heart of a new exhibition at Kirkintilloch’s Auld Kirk Museum.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Dave set to swap Twechar for London in quest for title of Britain’s best sandwich-maker

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:52:42 GMT

An imaginative member of staff at a Twechar company that produces meat for some of Scotland’s biggest food outlets is hoping to be crowned the UK’s king of sandwiches.

Your chance to win a fabulous Homeworld kitchen worth £10,000

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:20:01 GMT

THERE’S a reason that the kitchen is seen as the beating heart and soul of the home; a warm and comfortable escape from the outside world.

Property - it’s more than black and white

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:39 GMT

If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:01 GMT

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

Here Wii go – have you got what it takes to be a gaming guru in Kirkintilloch?

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:32:18 GMT

WHIZZKIDS are being recruited in East Dunbartonshire to help open up the world of console games to people young and old.

Bishopbriggs ballerina stages successful defence of her Scottish title

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:57:00 GMT

A LIGHT-FOOTED schoolgirl has been crowned Scotland’s best young ballet dancer for the second consecutive year.