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Events Happening in:January 2010

Date

Events

Description

1-Jan-2010

The Ba

Traditional street rugby, played by the Uppies and Doonies with a much prized locally made leather ba’ (ball). The Ba’ is thrown up outside St Magnus Cathedral and the game ranges through the town. The Ba’ starts on Broad Street with the boys’ game beginning at 1030 and the men’s at 1300.

bagame.com

9-Jan-2010

Tresness Trek Sanday

Walk out to the farmhouse or further, depending on weather.  Find out about the way the landscape has changed in the last 8000 years and about the formation and disappearance of the island of Baa Gruna.

12 noon at the Brickie Hut

For booking call Roderick Thorne 01857 600341

 

9-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema - Saturday Night at the Movies

 

Where The Wild Things Are

Cert PG                         1pm

Donnie Darko-Director’s Cut

Cert 15                          6pm

The Box

Cert 12A                       8.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

9-Jan-2010
- 30-Jan-2010

Exhibition: ‘From Away’ Prints from Maine, USA

 

The Orkney Museum

Broad Street, Kirkwall

Mon - Sat 10.30-12.30 1.30-5pm

 

10-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Where The Wild Things Are

Cert PG                         3pm

 The Box

Cert 12A                        6pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

11-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

The Box

Cert 12A                    11am & 7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

11-Jan-2010

Traditional Dancing

 

Old Time, Ceilidh & Country dancing to live music.

St Magnus Centre, Palace Road, Kirkwall

Adult £2, child 50p        8-10.30pm

12-Jan-2010

Dialect Poetry Evening

 

Reading by four local poets

Lynnfield Hotel, Kirkwall

7.30-9pm

12-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Paranormal Activity

Cert 15                         7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

13-Jan-2010

Bring me Light!

A chance to walk the timeless beauty of Graemsay.  This island is half way between Hoy and the Orknwy Mainland.  The walk will take in the sheltered bays of Sandside and end up at the lighthouse at the Point. The walk will come back along the road to the pier.

Graemsay Pier 11.00 am duration 2-3 hours

Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176

 

13-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Paranormal Activity

Cert 15                         7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

14-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Paranormal Activity

Cert 15          6.30pm

&

Fish Tank (2009)

Cert 15          8.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

15-Jan-2010

Bookstart Rhymetime

 

Songs and rhymes for babies

Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall                       

10.30am

15-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

2012

Cert 12A               7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

15-Jan-2010

High Hill and Low Coast!

Forget the Oil Terminal and the flare stack, here you will have the chance to climb the highest point on Flotta, West Hill.  The walk will then head south to the Natural Arch at Spence and then head back along the coast.

Flotta Pier 09:30am duration 3-4 hours

Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176

 

 

15-Jan-2010

Live Music

 

The Chair & Saltfishforty     8pm

The Girnel, Harbour Street, Kirkwall

16-Jan-2010
- 6-Feb-2010

Viking Longship Exhibition

 

Longships made by Stromness Primary Pupils

Open Wed - Sat 10.30am-5pm

Closed Saturday 30th January

Victoria Street, Stromness

16-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

2012

Cert 12A                        6pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

16-Jan-2010

Dance to Live Music

 

From Nikki Palmer

Royal British Legion, Kirkwall

17-Jan-2010

Orkney Ramblers’ Society

 

Join this 7 mile easy, circular walk of Harray Loch on track and road.

Meet at 10am at Libister, Netherborough Road.   

Leader: Ian 01856 771221

£2 walk fee

17-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

2012

Cert 12A                        6pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

18-Jan-2010

Bingo Night

 

Stromness Primary School

Doors open 6.30 and starts 7pm

18-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

2012

Cert 12A      11am & 7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

19-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Law Abiding Citizen

Cert 18                   7.30pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

19-Jan-2010

Trampolining

 

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

£2 to non members      7.15pm

20-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

 

Law Abiding Citizen

Cert 18                7.30pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

20-Jan-2010

Nick Card "Update on Ness of Brodgar"

An illustrated talk.

Meet Stenness Hall, Stenness 7.30pm

 

21-Jan-2010

East Mainland Young Farmers

Prize Bingo

St Andrews Community Centre

Eyes down 7.30pm

21-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Law Abiding Citizen

Cert 18                         6.30pm      

&

Fish Tank (2009)

Cert 15                         8.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

22-Jan-2010

The Past, Present and water!

 

Come and learn about the significance of Orkney during the war, the role of the Scapa Flow and the artefacts left behind.  The walk will take in the Heritage Centre, war memorial, cemetry and the old Radio Centre.  The walk will then conclude at the Martello Tower at Crock Ness.

Meet Lyness Pier Hoy 10:50am Duration 3-4 hours

Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176

 

 

22-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

St Trinian’s - The Legend of Fritton’s Gold

Cert PG                           7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

 

23-Jan-2010

George Mackay Brown  Creative Writing Workshop

St Magnus Centre 2-5pm

To book at place contact Nalini Paul email gmbfellowship@gmail.com or Tel: 07554725140 Admission £5 per workshop

23-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

St Trinian’s Double Bill

The Belles of St Trinian’s

Cert U                     6pm

St Trinian’s - The Legend of Fritton’s Gold

Cert PG                           8pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

 

23-Jan-2010

Strynd Nursery Fundraising Committee

Dance to the Condition

Kirkwall Masonic Hall

Admission £5

Doors open 9pm

Tickets available from Confetti Dreams, Main St Kirkwall or The Hair Studio, Anchor Buildings, Kirkwall. No tickets available at the door

23-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Planet 51

Cert U                      1pm

24-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Planet 51

Cert U                      3pm

St Trinian’s - The Legend of Fritton’s Gold

Cert PG                           6pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

24-Jan-2010

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch (Juniors up to 12yrs)

Get up close and personal with all sorts of birds by taking part in this national event and test your knowledge of Orkney's feathered friends.

Meet Costa Evie 2-4pm

Cost £1 for RSPB members £1.50 for non members

Info/booking call Jess 01856 861455

 

 

25-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

St Trinian’s - The Legend of Fritton’s Gold

Cert PG              11am & 7.30pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

25-Jan-2010

Orkney Traditional Dancing Assoication

Old Time , Celidh & Country dancing to live music

St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm

Admission Adult £2 Child 50p under 8 years accompanied by an adult

26-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Me and Orson Welles

Cert 12A                         7.30pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

27-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Cert 12A                         6.30pm      

 

Me and Orson Welles

Cert 12A                         8.30pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

28-Jan-2010

Prize Bingo

Scout Hall, Junction Road, Kirkwall

Raffle & Light supper   7.30pm

28-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Me And Orson Welles

Cert 12A                      6.30pm      

&

The Band’s Visit (2007)

Cert 12A                      8.45pm

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

28-Jan-2010

Pub Bingo

Torvhaug, Bridge Street, Kirkwall

Eyes Down   9pm

28-Jan-2010

Stromness Museum

‘A Glimpse of Peru in the 1930s:

Keepsakes of a Stromness family’

Until March  Mon-Sat  11am-3.30pm

28-Jan-2010

Soulisquoy Printmakers

‘From Away’: Exhibtion walk and talk

Orkney Museum         4 -5pm

Open Evening    

Soulisquoy Studio, Pickaquoy Centre,

Kirkwall                       6-8pm

 

29-Jan-2010

Military Whist Drive   

Also children’s games & beetle

St Andrews Community Centre

Mince & Clapshot Supper £2  7.30pm

29-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Sherlock Holmes

Cert 12A                      7.30pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

29-Jan-2010

Bookstart Rhymetime

Come along with your toddler for rhymes

and songs                   10.30am

30-Jan-2010

RNLI SOS Day

Kirkwall Lifeboat Station

Soup, mince rolls, tea & coffee

Tour of the lifeboat     11am-3pm

30-Jan-2010

Soup & Sandwich Lunch

In aid of Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Peedie Kirk Hall, Palace Road, Kirkwall

£3 each                        12pm     

30-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Planet  51

Cert U                           3pm

&

Sherlock Holmes

Cert 12A                       6pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

30-Jan-2010

Burns Supper

Rendall Community Centre

Dancing to Ali & Co     7.30pm

30-Jan-2010

Karaoke

 Back Bar,

St Ola Hotel,

Harbour Street, Kirkwall                       9.30pm

 

 

 

30-Jan-2010

Live Music

From ‘Constant Party’

Torvhaug, Bridge Street, Kirkwall

30-Jan-2010

Dance To Live Music

From ‘Western Rhythm’

Royal British Legion, Kirkwall

30-Jan-2010

Farmer’s Market

 

Masonic Hall, Castle Street,

Kirkwall                      9am - 1pm

31-Jan-2010

Orkney Rambler’s Club

Join this 7 mile easy walk on inland

tracks and by the coast of Deerness

Meet at Newark Bay for 10am

Leader Carla 01856 741321

31-Jan-2010

The New Phoenix Cinema

Sherlock Holmes

Cert 12A                           6pm      

Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

31-Jan-2010

Love Orkney

Supper, Singing & Supporting Guests

Evie Link Centre                7.30pm

31-Jan-2010

Orkney Camerata

Recorder & Alto concert. Music by Handel,

Bach, Sammartini & Telemann

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

Entry £6, c£4, pupils free    7.30pm



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