Events Happening in:March 2010
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1-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Road Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
2-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Edge of Darkness Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
2-Mar-2010 |
Evening of Storytelling |
By Tom Muir Skaill House, Sandwick Buffet supper with wine Tickets £10 from Northvet or by phoning 01856 841 829 |
3-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Edge of Darkness Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
3-Mar-2010 |
Pier Arts Centre |
‘Space for Colour’ Until Saturday 10th April Open Wed - Sat 10.30am-5pm Victoria Street, Stromness |
3-Mar-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 |
3-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
St Magnus Centre, Palace Road, Kirkwall 7.30pm Adult £2, child 50p |
3-Mar-2010 |
Bobby Forbes and Kevin Heath - Military Wrecks in Orkney |
Meet: Pier Arts Centre Stromness 7:30pm |
4-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Edge of Darkness Cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
4-Mar-2010 |
In the Land of Prester John: A Birding Trip to Ethiopia
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Mike Betts gives an illustrated account of his recent bird watching trip. Meet St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 7:30pm Contact Colin Corse 01856 874484
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4-Mar-2010 |
Discovery Week at Orkney Library & Archive |
A great opportunity to explore and discover the services of the Orkney Library and Archive. World Book Day on 4th March start off a week of events, promotions, competitions and activities for people of all ages and interests. orkneylibrary.org.uk |
5-Mar-2010 |
Manchester Dave’s Quiz |
Royal Hotel, Stromness Raffle & supper 9pm |
5-Mar-2010 |
Quiz Night |
The Girnel, Harbour Street, Kirkwall £5 per teams of up to 4 8pm |
5-Mar-2010 |
Gable End Film Society |
Everlasting Moments Cert 12A 8pm Gable End Theatre, Lyness |
5-Mar-2010 |
Stromness Drama Club |
Present ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’ & ‘Blood Brothers’ Stromness Academy Theatre £5 adult, £3 child 7pm |
5-Mar-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
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5-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Invictus Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
6-Mar-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Take your toddler along for the stories and rhymes at The Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 11am -12pm |
6-Mar-2010 |
Bulb Show |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall Entry £1.50 12 - 4pm Coffee, teas & biscuits £1 |
6-Mar-2010 |
The Orkney Museum |
‘An Understanding of Orkney’s Heath’ Mon - Sat 10.30-12.30 1.30-5pm Broad Street, Kirkwall |
6-Mar-2010 |
Waterfront Gallery |
Spring Exhibition Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Victoria Street, Stromness |
6-Mar-2010 |
Live Music |
From the ‘Stereo Lobsters’ The Auld Motor Hoose, Junction Road, Kirkwall |
6-Mar-2010 |
Live Music |
Dance to Liam & Co Kirkwall Royal British Legion |
6-Mar-2010 |
TALENTED Orkney |
Charity Talent Competition Second Heat 7.30pm St Andrews Community Centre |
6-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Princess & The Frog Cert U 1pm Million Dollar Baby Cert 12A 6pm Invictus Cert 12A 8.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
6-Mar-2010 |
Whitemill Wander, Sanday
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A wetland and coastal walk along the north-west perimeter of Otterswick. Meet Whitemill car-park area 11am Info: Roderick Thorne 01857 600341
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6-Mar-2010 |
Crime Writing Workshop
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With Allan Guthrie & Stuart Macbride Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 2-4pm |
6-Mar-2010 |
Jumble Sale & Coffee Morning |
Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall Face painting, home-bakes, raffles & prize draws 10am - 2pm |
6-Mar-2010 |
Spring Coffee Morning |
Guide Hall, Thoms Street, Kirkwall Raffle, home-bakes, bottle stall £1.20 adult, 60p child 10am - 12pm |
7-Mar-2010 |
Car Boot Sale |
Dounby Centre 1pm |
7-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Princess & The Frog Cert U 1pm Invictus Cert 12A 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
7-Mar-2010 |
Felt making workshop |
For S1 & S2 ages Pier Arts Centre, Stromness Book on 01856 850209 |
8-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
Old Time, Ceilidh & Country dancing to live music St Magnus Centre, Palace Road, Kirkwall Adult £2, child 50p 8-10.30pm |
8-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Invictus Cert 12A 11am & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
8-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre, Hoy £1 adult, 50p child 8-10pm |
9-Mar-2010 |
Orkney Libraries Discovery Week |
Lucy Gibbon will show various resources of Stromness interest Stromness Library 2 - 4.30pm Coffee Afternoon 3 - 4.30pm Wine tasting & books from France & Australia 5 - 7pm |
9-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Invictus Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
10-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Invictus Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
10-Mar-2010 |
Walls and Coves, South Walls Coastal Walk |
A chance to walk the rugged and interesting coastline of South Walls. The walk starts at the Bu of Aith and will take in natural features such as Bain's Hole, natural arches, caves and brochs. Walking conditions will be difficult under foot. Achance to blow thise winter blues away. Meet Bu of Aith 10am duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
11-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Book of Eli Cert 15 6.30pm Phoenix Fringe: 35 Rhums - Thirty Five Shots (2009) subtitles Cert 12A 8.45pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
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11-Mar-2010 |
Orkney Family History Society
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'Family History on the Web’ Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 7pm All welcome, tea & biscuits |
11-Mar-2010 |
OFC AGM and Social Evening |
After brief AGM business we will have a social get-together and some refreshments. Meet St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 7:30pm Info call Dick Matson 01856 751426 |
11-Mar-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Stromness Academy 7.30pm Raffle & supper CLIC Sargent |
12-Mar-2010 |
The Past, Present and water!
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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
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12-Mar-2010 |
Stevieoke - opening night! |
Firelounge, Ayre Road, Kirkwall Entry £5 10pm - 2am
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12-Mar-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Stenness Community Centre Raffles & Supper 7.30pm
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12-Mar-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
St Andrews Community Centre £1 entry 7.30pm Raffles & supper
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12-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Up In The Air Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
12-Mar-2010 |
Baby Rhymetime |
Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 10.30am Come along with your baby to join in the songs and rhymes |
13-Mar-2010 |
Stromness Lifeboat Dance |
Dance to Liam & Co Stromness Academy 7.30pm |
13-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Princess & The Frog Cert U 3pm Up In The Air Cert 15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
13-Mar-2010 |
Family Fun Day |
Bouncy castle, crafts, games, face painting, homebakes, bottle stall, raffles & more 2-4pm King Street Halls, Kirkwall 50p pre child, adults go free |
13-Mar-2010 |
Quiz Night |
Rendall Hall 7pm Teams up to 5, £10 per team Bar, food & lots of prizes |
13-Mar-2010 |
Lifeboat Fundraising Night |
The Noust, Orphir 7.30pm Darts (names by 7pm) raffle, pool, auction and stand up bingo |
13-Mar-2010 |
Car Wash |
At Tesco, Kirkwall 10am-12pm The Fire Fighters Charity |
13-Mar-2010 |
Art activities
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For Primary 1-7 ages Pier Arts Centre, Stromness Book on 01856 850209 |
13-Mar-2010 |
Candy’s Karaoke |
The Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall 9.30pm |
13-Mar-2010 |
Kirkwall Royal British Legion |
Live music from ‘The Jacks’ Tickets £8 from the club |
13-Mar-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Take your toddler along for the stories and rhymes at the Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 11am -12pm |
13-Mar-2010 |
TALENTED Orkney |
Charity Talent Competition Third Heat Orkney Arts Theatre, Mill Street, Kirkwall 7.30pm |
14-Mar-2010 |
Orkney Ramblers’ Club |
Join this circular 6 mile walk around the coast of Deerness taking in Mull Head and the Covenanter’s Memorial. Meet at 10am, Covenanter’s Memorial car park Call leader Carla on 01856 741321 |
14-Mar-2010 |
Field Walking- Learn how to look for artefacts |
Meet Rendlands Farm Info/booking call Nan 01856 850889 |
14-Mar-2010 |
Car Boot/Table Top Sale |
St Andrews Primary School 2 - 4pm |
14-Mar-2010 |
Car Boot Sale |
Sandwick Hall 12.30pm |
14-Mar-2010 |
Pier Group |
Make books using Japanese book-binding techniques Book on 01856 850209 |
14-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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The Princess & The Frog Cert U 3pm Up In The Air Cert 15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
15-Mar-2010 |
Brown Trout Season opens |
Fishing is free, with a choice of lochs to suit most tastes. Subscriptions to the local Trout Fishing Assoiation support the fishery and gives access to loch side facilities. Various competitions from May - September. orkneytroutfishing.co.uk |
15-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre, Hoy £1 adult, 50p child 8-10pm |
15-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Up In The Air Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
16-Mar-2010 |
Discover Hoy |
Why not join the South Isle Ranger for a guided walk to learn more about the wildlife and history of the RSPB reserve, there will be a chance to walk over to see the Old Man of Hoy. Meet Moaness Pier Hoy 10:30am Duration 6-7 hours Info/booking call Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
16-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Brothers Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
17-Mar-2010 |
Coast to Coast, Graemsay Coastal Walk
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The 2nd walk on Graemsay taking in the south coastline of this unspoilt island. Weather permitting there should be stunning views to see across the Burra Sound to Hoy. The walk will start and finish at the pier at Graemsay. Meet Graemsay pier 11am Duration 3-4hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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17-Mar-2010 |
Live Music |
Scottish Band ‘Gun’ Fusion, Ayre Road, Kirkwall Entry £15 over 14’s |
17-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Brothers Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
18-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Brothers Cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
19-Mar-2010 |
Live Jazz Music |
From ‘The Alex Yellowlees Band’ Entry £7, concession £5, children £2 Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall 8pm |
19-Mar-2010 |
Orkney Field Club |
Ask the Panel A chance for members of the public with questions, specimens or photos to ask the Orkney Field Club about. St Magnus Centre, Palace Road, Kirkwall 7.30pm |
19-Mar-2010 |
Club Night, Ask the Panel
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A question and answer evening to which members of the public and club members can bring questions, specimens or photos relating to wildlife to be examined by a panel of "experts" - with audience participation Meet St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 7:30pm Info: Dick Matson 01856 751426
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19-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Wolfman Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
19-Mar-2010 |
Gable End Film Club |
Julie & Julia Cert 12A 8pm Gable End Theatre, Lyness |
20-Mar-2010 |
West Manse Exhibition |
An exhibition of new pottery, drawing and painting by Chris Bradley, Pari Drever, Mark Fresson and Marin Terrell. |
20-Mar-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Take your toddler along for the stories and rhymes at the Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 11am -12pm |
20-Mar-2010 |
The Big Orkney Song Project |
WEEKEND OF SINGING TECHNIQUE & ORKNEY SONG St Magnus Centre - Kirkwall 2pm – 5pm ONLY £5 per day Day 1 Singing Technique Master Class with Aimee Leonard & Emily Turton Breathing - Support - Warm Up Techniques Range Development - Performance Technique
Day 2 Technique Application & New Orkney Songs with The Song Shop Trio Orkney Songs will be used as a vehicle to learn and develop singing technique and song interpretation.
Aimee Leonard Professional folk singer with over 20 years experience Emily Turton Classically trained soprano with 10 years experience teaching in the Bel Canto style Sarah Jane Gibbon Well known local singer and tradition bearer of Orkney Song Catering for the absolute beginner through to the experienced singer
RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW Email: orkneysingers@hotmail.com Phone Emily on 01856 850292 or 07974178612
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20-Mar-2010 |
The Outer and Inner Holms |
A wildlife wander to the Stromness Holms, Rockpools, birds and seals. Time to be arranged Duration 2 hours Booking essential call Anne 0775 265 068
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20-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Princess & The Frog Cert U 3pm The Wolfman Cert 15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
21-Mar-2010 |
Music For Lent
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Music for Lent, with the Mayfield Singers (directed by Denise Stout) and musicians. Stromness Parish Church, Sunday 21 March at 7 p.m. Admittance by programme at the door: £4; concessions £2; school pupils free. |
21-Mar-2010 |
Tree Planting at the Thomas Wilson Plot
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We plan to plant 20 trees and shrubs at the plot in Orphir which we manage for wildlife. They will be species which bear berries for birds and flowers for insects. Meet Houton Ferry Car Park Orphir 10am Info: Dick Matson 01856 751426
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21-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Princess & The Frog Cert U 3pm The Wolfman Cert 15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
21-Mar-2010 |
Brilliant Beaches! (for juniors up to 12yrs)
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Come beachcombing looking for shells and other exciting things that the sea might have washed ashore. Find out about cetaceans and other sea life you might spot around Orkney. Meet Evie Beach, car park by the toilets 2-4pm Cost £1 for RSPB members £1.50 for non members Info/booking call Jess 01856 861455 |
22-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Wolfman Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
22-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre, Hoy £1 adult, 50p child 8-10pm |
23-Mar-2010 |
Discover Hoy |
Why not join the South Isle Ranger for a guided walk to learn more about the wildlife and history of the RSPB reserve, there will be a chance to walk over to see the Old Man of Hoy. Meet Moaness Pier Hoy 10:30am Duration 6-7 hours Info/booking call Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
23-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Everybody’s Fine Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
24-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Everybody’s Fine Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
24-Mar-2010 |
Boats, Batteries and Towers, South Walls Coastal Walk |
A chance to walk the rugged and interesting coastline of South Walls. The walk will take in the North coastline and follow much of the road form the pier. The walk will pass the lifeboat station, Myre Bay and finish up at the second Martello Tower and Batteries. Meet Longhiope pier 10am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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25-Mar-2010 |
SCDA Northern Divisional Festival |
Plays by the Deerness Drama Group, Aberfeldy Drama Club & The Studio Theatre Group Orkney Arts Theatre, Mill Street, Kirkwall 7pm |
25-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Everybody’s Fine Cert 12A 6.30pm Phoenix Fringe: An Education (2009) Cert 12A 8.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
25-Mar-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Scout Hall, Junction Road, Kirkwall Raffle & supper 7.30pm
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26-Mar-2010 |
Toddler Rhymetime |
Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 10.30am Come along with your toddler to join in the songs and rhymes
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26-Mar-2010 |
SCDA Northern Divisional Festival |
Plays by the Carnoustie Theatre Club, Amici & Ad Hoc Players Orkney Arts Theatre, Mill Street, Kirkwall 7pm |
26-Mar-2010 |
Sandwick Young Farmers Concert |
Sandwick Hall 7.30pm Entry at door |
26-Mar-2010 |
Gable End Film Society |
Bright Star 8pm Cert PG Gable End Theatre, Lyness |
26-Mar-2010 |
Of Hills and Coast
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Join the South Isles Ranger on a walk across moorland and coast. The northern part of the island of Hoy is a good spot to see both Common and Grey Seals. There will also be a chance to see many of Hoy's winter migrants here including long-tailed ducks and great northern divers. Meet Moaness Pier Hoy 10:30am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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26-Mar-2010 |
Live Music |
Fat Elvis Georgian Bar Kirkwall Hotel 9.30pm |
26-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 4pm The Lovely Bones Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
27-Mar-2010 |
Open Day and Tree Sale |
Come and buy some trees and get information about all aspects of tree planting and care in Orkney, including available and future grants. (Any profits go to the project) 10am -12:30pm Kirkwall Town Hall (provisional venue see press for confirmation) Info/booking call Jenny Taylor 01856 851322
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27-Mar-2010 |
Car Boot Sale |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall 10.30am - 12.30pm Homebakes and bottle stall |
27-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 1pm Pan’s Labyrinth Cert 15 6pm The Lovely Bones Cert 12A 8.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
27-Mar-2010 |
Easter Coffee Morning |
Raffles , Homebakes, bottle stall Peedie Kirk Hall 10.30am Admission £1.50
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27-Mar-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Take your toddler along for the stories and rhymes at The Orkney Library, Junction Road, Kirkwall 11am -12pm |
27-Mar-2010 |
SCDA Northern Divisional Festival |
Plays by the Atholl Players & The Birsay Drama Group Orkney Arts Theatre, Mill Street, Kirkwall 7pm |
27-Mar-2010 |
Easter Extravaganza |
Family Disco Cromarty Hall St Margaret’s Hope 7pm Entry £2 and £1 for under 15’s and member of the friends of the Cromarty Hall. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
28-Mar-2010 |
Craft Session |
Cromarty Hall St Margaret’s Hope noon to 3pm Come along and help to paint the huge village backdrop. The completed picture will be unveiled at 4.30pm Admission £1 |
28-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 3pm The Lovely Bones Cert 12A 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
29-Mar-2010 |
Sanday Spoots
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The tide tables indicate that these days should be good for a few of the choicest Kettletoft Spoots Meets Bowman's House at How Info/booking: Roderick Thorne 01857 600341
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29-Mar-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre, Hoy £1 adult, 50p child 8-10pm |
29-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 3pm The Lovely Bones Cert 12A 11am & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
30-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 3pm Precious Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
31-Mar-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Alice in Wonderland Cert PG 3pm Precious Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
31-Mar-2010 |
Age Concern Orkney
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Prize Bingo King Street Halls 7.30pm Admission £1 including supper |
31-Mar-2010 |
To the Heart of Hoy
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This walk will start from Lyness and soon head off past the heritage centre and heading for Heldale Water. This walk will be windswept and walking conditions will be difficult under foot. A chance to blow those winter blues away. Meet Lyness Pier Hoy 10am Duration 4-5 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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