The Tall Ship Glenlee

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Starting at 11 am on Wednesdays throughout November and December, and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are engaging, creative and interactive. Packed full of storytelling, songs, crafts and imagination, our sessions are stimulating for 5 and under. These events are an opportunity for the ship to reach out to our communities; reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. By making these sessions free, we hope to support families during this cost of living crisis; especially on the run up to Christmas. We also hope to use these sessions to gather feedback which will help us shape future programmes, with our families at the centre. Grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee! To sign up for any of our toddler classes, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/toddlerwednesdays #thetallship #toddlerclub #familyfun #glenlee #clyde #play #parentclub #scottishmums #glasgowmums #thingstodo #family #ThingsToDoInGlasgow #WhatsOnGlasgow #WhatsOnForFamilies #GlasgowLife #PeopleMakeGlasgow #mumsnet #netmums

The bell of the Tall Ship Glenlee was rung eight times this morning to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. This was especially poignant as Prince Philip was the first to ring this bell once the Glenlee returned to Glasgow, and we rang it last year on his passing. Our bell will now be silenced for the period of mourning.

Today we fly our flag at half-mast to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. At 11 am we will ring the ship's bell eight times to mark her end of service and then will remove the clapper for the period of mourning. We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal family at this difficult time.

We are proud to be flying our pride flag again this year from our rigging. Our flag signals that we are a welcoming and inclusive environment to all who visit. #pride #pride2022 #pridemonth #prideflag #glasgow #scotland #clyde #tallship #glenlee

Our special 125th bottling of The Glenlee has been very well received by our visitors. With the profits going to the maintenance and care of the Tall Ship it has made a perfect Christmas gift both for us and our visitors. Thank you Aceo Spirits. The special 14 year old is available in our shop until December 23rd.

As part of our @glasgowdoorsopendaysfestival activity, we dazzled the Glenlee! A huge thank you to everyone who visited, supported and contributed to making the weekend such a dazzling success! #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #clyde #flagshipoftheyear #history #dazzle #nationalhistoricships #loveglasgow #Scotland #VisitScotland #ScotlandShots #ScotlandExplore #ScotlandLover #ThisIsScotland #InstaScotland #ScottishHeritage #Glasgow

As we continue to celebrate Merchant Navy Day, we now hear from Rob Armstrong, a retired Radio Officer. Both Rob and John, who featured in our previous post, served in the Merchant Navy in their younger days. Rob and John believe strongly that their time spent in the Merchant Navy were the formative years of their life, shaping and influencing them to this day. #MerchantNavyDay #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #ship #nationalhistoricships #flagshipoftheyear #merchantnavyday #redensign

A wee change in the weather from our glorious #summeroffun 🏴‍☠️and today’s forecast might be a bit wet! It does mean that tonight’s Vivaldi @candlelight.concerts has been postponed due to the heavy rain forecast. Four seasons in a day then! It’s still on for Thursday and Friday eve @fever_uk 🎼🎶🕯

Clowning around onboard the Glenlee! More workshops this afternoon!

The Glenlee Summer of Play sets sail from Monday 5th July! With activities available every day, there will be something to pique the interest every possible pirate! From treasure hunts, toddler sessions, trails, artist-led workshops to drop-in crafts, this will be a summer like never before! For more information, visit our website - https://tallships.parachute.digital/news/summer-of-play/ Parent Club Scotland #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #scotland #clyde #shipshapenetwork #nationalhistoricships #museumsarego #loveglasgow #flagshipoftheyear #play #getintosummer #parentclub #scottishmums #glasgowmums #thingstodo #summerplans #family #familydaysout #schoolsoutforsummer

The Tall Ship Living History: Superstitious Minds Life at sea was dangerous and unpredictable To give sailors a sense of control, they put their faith in many superstitions. Join us as we take a look as a variety of these beliefs.

To round off Volunteer's Week, we celebrate Rob and John, our long serving Radio Officers. These two stalwarts have shared their knowledge and passion with hundreds of young people since 2014 and we can't wait for them to resume their duties as soon as possible! In this video John gives a brief history of radio communication aboard ships, from Marconi's initial innovation, to the present use of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.

To round off Volunteer's Week, we celebrate Rob and John, our long serving Radio Officers. These two stalwarts have shared their knowledge and passion with hundreds of young people since 2014 and we can't wait for them to resume their duties as soon as possible! In this video Rob discusses the honourable history of Radio Operators and his pride in carrying on the tradition.

Are you looking for the perfect setting for your crew of swashbucklers? Imagine hosting a party on a real-life historic sailing ship! The Tall Ship Glenlee is the perfect option for a unique and memorable party! With a range of options available, you can build the package that best suits you and your family. From a fully supervised pirate package, to simply hiring out an event space, there is something for everyone. For more information follow the link - https://bit.ly/3pl4zWP

After selling out our first Toddler Tuesday session is a super speedy fashion, we are now open for bookings for Tuesdays 22nd and 29th June. Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults able to attend to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Pre-booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected])

We are delighted to announce the resumption of our Toddler Tuesday sessions! Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults able to attend to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Pre-booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected]) The first session is on the 8th June and is themed around ‘a day at the seaside’ so grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee!

We are delighted to announce the resumption of our Toddler Tuesday sessions! Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected]) The first session is on the 8th June and is themed around ‘a day at the seaside’ so grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee!

The Tall Ship Living History: Stars! Navigation and the Sea. This week we learn about the various methods sailors have used to navigate their vessels. We cover tides, weather, currents, maps, and time - phew!

The Tall Ship Living History: Maritime Messenger This week we learn about the various methods ships used to communicate with each other. After watching, join us aboard Glenlee to follow the brand new trail and decode the messages hidden around the ship. Our thanks to John and Rob, our ever enthusiastic and knowledgeable radio operator volunteers.

When did you last step aboard the Glenlee? We are so proud of our Historic Tall Ship berthed on the River Clyde. As a visitor attraction we love to share the tales of the sea and the technology that made Glasgow one of the busiest ports in the world. Having visitors back aboard this week has been amazing and we feel so lucky to have so much to share. We are open seven days a week and it's free to visit. Of course a charity we welcome donations to help maintain the ship and continue to share the experiences of the people who shaped our city. Find out more below: https://thetallship.enthuse.com/profile

Crafternoon: Make a Coral Reef

Crafternoon: Make a Coral Reef Join Jock as he dives into the sea and make your own beautiful coral reef

Life returning to the Clyde under blue skies as the Waverley passes under the watchful eye of our figurehead Mary Doll as she heads doon the watter.

The Tall Ship Living History: Ghastly Grub

Food aboard sailing ships was not a gourmet experience! Join us as we learn about such delights as ship’s biscuit, lime juice and salt beef! Our thanks to Institute of Nautical Archaeology for sharing their picture of salted beef from their Ship Biscuit and Salted Beef Research Project. #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #livinghistory #maritimelife #maritimehistory #maritmeheritage #history #ship #shiplife #shipshapenetwork #interestingfacts #sailing #sailor #history #historicvessel #nationalhistoricships #ghastlygastronomy

Crafternoon: Make a Pirate's Parrot

Every pirate worth their salt needs a brightly coloured parrot accomplice.What a pretty polly! Remember to subscribe to our brand new Learning Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/htEtof #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #museum #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #creativelearning #learningandexploring #parrots #parrotsofinstagram #maritimemonday #pirate #shipshapenetwork

The Tall Ship Living History: Knots and Blocks

The use of knots were essential for a life at sea. Join us as we take a look at different knots and learn they were used for. Very soon we will be launching our new Learning Newsletter. If you would like to be kept up to date with our Schools Programme please signup here or follow the link in our bio- http://eepurl.com/htEtof #thetallship #tallship #glenlee # #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #livinghistory #maritimelife #maritimehistory #maritmeheritage #history #ship #shiplife #shipshapenetwork #shipstagram #knots #rope #museummonday

Crafternoon: Make a Seagull Mobile

Bring some maritime experience indoors and make these adorable seagulls. We guarantee that they are quieter and tidier than the real thing! #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #jockthecat #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #stayhome #creativelearning #learningandexploring #seagull #sockart #sockartisforeveryone

Crafternoon: Sail Away!

Sail away on an imaginary voyage in a paper boat. Draw the people and things you would take with you on your journey. Where would you go and what will you do when you get there? If you would like a Travel Journal page for your voyage contact [email protected] #thetallship #tallship #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #glenlee #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #stayhome #creativelearning #learningandexploring #storytelling #adventure #sailing

The Tall Ship Living History: Scrimshaw

This video offers a glimpse into our collection, showcasing one of our object handling items. Scrimshaw was a hobby for many sailors, and the carvings are often very impressive. Scrimshaw are one of many items that offer an insight into life at sea in the past.

Crafternoon: Make a Shadow Puppet Theatre

Enjoy this week's crafternoon activity, Make a Shadow Puppet Theatre. Please share any photos or videos of the awesome shadow puppet theatres you make! If you wish to know more, or you have a question for our learning and education department, contact [email protected].