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Whilst East Dunbartonshire Council is able to provide a notice board service for the placing of private listings, it must be stressed that it is the responsibility of the individual to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the services being accessed. It is for the individual to ensure that appropriate standards are met. Where children are involved, the parent or guardian must consider child protection issues where children may be in classes, clubs, events or having individual or group tuition. It is for the parent or guardian to ensure the child’s safety by checking that any parties offering services have had the appropriate background and criminal record checks and are suitably qualified.

For the avoidance of doubt East Dunbartonshire Council do not investigate the backgrounds of those who place listings or verify the validity of the contents of the listings. Consequently, the Council does not endorse any service or activity being offered privately or the parties offering them. The aim of East Dunbartonshire Council in facilitating the placement of private listings is to create awareness only for customers and is not a guarantee as to the quality or suitability of what is being publicised.


Colourstrings: Music 4 Mini Maestros
All Saints Church Hall
Drymen Road
Bearsden
Contact: Heather Drysdale
Tel: 07957 26 29 21
Email: heatherdrysdale@onetel.com
Website: http://colourstringsmusic.tripod.com/Music4MiniMaestros/home.html

Music 4 Mini Maestros is part of the Colourstrings International Music School and classes are taught by a qualified Colourstrings kindergarten teacher. Using musical games, songs, rhymes, dances, percussion instruments, live music, puppets and pictures, children and parents/carers are introduced to all the basic concepts of music and are encouraged to find their singing voices.  Classes are held on Tuesday and Friday mornings in Bearsden for children from 6 months - 6 years of age. Enrol now for a 3 week trial.


Enjoy Music!
Community Education Centre
Allander Road
Milngavie

Contact: Moira Jakobsson
Tel: 0141 956 4217
Email: moira@mojak.net
Details: Enjoy music is a group of enthusiasts who meet to develop their own musicality in a way that's active, sociable and fun. Ability to read music is not needed.


Friends of Scottish Opera
39 Elmbank Crescent
Glasgow
G2 4PT

Tel: 0141 248 4567
Contact: Mrs Anne Higgins
Details: Various activities related to opera throughout Scotland. Local Strathclyde branch arranges opera study days and social events.


Kilmardinny Music Circle
Kilmardinny Arts Centre
50 Kilmardinny Avenue
Bearsden
G61 3NN

Details: Contact for details of programme.


Merry Melodies Children's Music
Allander Leisure Centre
Milngavie Road
Bearsden
G61 3DF

Tel: 0141 942 4199
Contact: Helen Griggs
Website: http://www.merrymelodies.co.uk/
Email: helen.griggs@ntlworld.com
Details:  Mondays (in term time) 1-2 years 9.45am-10.25pm;  2-3 years 10.30am-11.10am; 3-4 years 2pm-2.45pm; 4-5 years 1.15pm-1.55pm.  
£5 per week (term paid in advance)
Disabled access:  Yes

Pre-school Music classes run by a trained Colourstrings specialist.  Merry Melodies offers a fun introduction to music for pre-school children. Based on the sound principles of Kodaly, it uses an interactive approach combining songs, games, action rhymes, puppets, movement and percussion instruments.  Research has shown that children who experience music from a very young age make above average progress in their intellectual and emotional development.  But most of all it is tremendous fun - for children and their parents!  In the early years we start this process by relaxing and singing together using tactile songs and games to help create a feel for pulse, while older children start to develop a good sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. 

It is run by Helen Griggs, a trained Colourstrings specialist, who first became involved through her own children's enjoyment of Colourstrings.  She runs her own classes as well as providing specialist teaching in nurseries and play groups.


Milngavie Music Club

Contact: enquiries@milngaviemusic.org
Website: http://www.milngaviemusic.org/

Presents an international concert series: world class musicians performing great music in Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie G62 8AW.


New Kilpatrick Music Group
New Kilpatrick Parish Church New Halls
28 Kirk Place
Bearsden

Contact: Christopher Nickol
Tel: 0141 942 8827
Email: mail@nkchurch.org.uk 
Details: The group play pieces in a variety of styles (from classical to pop) for services and fund-raising events.


Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society
69 Langmuirhead Road
Kirkintilloch
G66 5DJ

Contact: Bob Bain
Tel: 0141 578 4108
Email: bob.bain@ntlworld.com
Details: Various events, exhibitions, theatre visits, lunches, etc. Four copies of Stagedoor magazine per year.


If you wish to change the details for your group, please email the webmaster.

Last Reviewed: 12/12/2011

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