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 |
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 |
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 |