Christmas is all wrapped up at East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure (ERCL), with a series of classes, courses and show-stopping performances on offer for the whole family.

Many of the events take place at Eastwood Park Theatre, where there will be music, dance, comedy and drama to enjoy, as well as plenty of fun for the kids.

Anthony McReavy, of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “We have top Scottish comedians, including Gary Little and Des McLean, getting together and performances from the likes of former River City star James Mackenzie, who is taking on the role of Rabbie Burns with a comic twist in The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns.

“Music fans are in for a treat too as we host the UK’s number one swing and jive band, The Jive Aces, as well as country music show The Legends of American Country and the renowned Elio Pace as Elvis Presley.

“We also have plenty on for kids, including drama classes that will help to build confidence, as well as photography classes and arts and crafts sessions.”

The team at ERCL have also lined up a series of classes to encourage local people to get hands on with heritage, local history and ancestry next year.

A new class, dubbed Mills, Merchants and Slaves, will have several sessions running from February to May, exploring the real history of the area, including the families that built large estates in East Renfrewshire and their connections to the slave trade. These will be hosted by renowned historian Stuart Nisbet.

The line-up also includes Introduction to Ancestry day and evening sessions, where you can start to track down your family connections with the assistance of an experienced tutor, and Discovering Maps, which explores how maps can be used for local and family history.

Amanda Robb, of ERCL, said: “Our heritage sessions are interactive and really get participants hands on experience of exploring, from family history to hidden collections.

“The classes would make ideal Christmas gifts for people who want to know more about their family history or their local area and want to explore more, with like-minded people and highly knowledgeable and experienced tutors.”

For more details, visit www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk or www.ercultureandleisure.org/arts.