1-Apr-2007

Stanley Cursiter Exhibition – Looking Back

The life and work of this nationally important painter, featuring personal family effects and paintings from public to private collections. Held in Orkney Museum, Tankerness House in Kirkwall. April – September 2007. Free Admission.

1-Apr-2007

Crocus Walk 2007

Come and join us on our sponsored walk to help raise money to combat breast cancer...

Choose from either a 5 mile or 9.5 mile walk around Tankerness.  All ages and fitness levels welcome..

Further details and sponsor forms from Lavina on 888732

2-Apr-2007
- 29-Sep-2007

Looking Back : Stanley Cursiter - A Retrospective

The Orkney Museum & Kirkwall Town Hall

Free Admission

2-Apr-2007
- 30-Apr-2007

HCA Traditional Music Group

Mon 2 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Mon 16 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Mon 30 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm

All welcome to join in an informal tune and song. Tea, biscuits and good company. Admission £1

5-Apr-2007
- 26-Apr-2007

World Heritage Site Rangers

Join the rangers and explore the area around one of Orkney's outstanding stone circles the Ring of Brodgar. Weekly guided walks every Thursday 1pm at Ring of Brodgar car park.  info/bookings WHS Rangers Service 01856 841732

7-Apr-2007
- 28-Apr-2007

'What Happened Next'

Exhibition of arts works by Kate Barrett, Orkney Gallery, Anchor Buildings, Kirkwall

9.30am - 5.30pm

All proceeds from sales to Orkney Macmillan House

13-Apr-2007
- 15-Apr-2007

Orkney Ceilidh Weekend 2007

Opening Ceilidh - Friday 13 April

Dance to Jim Anderson Band, Nicol Mclaren, Stuart Anderson, David Scott & Judith Linton at Pickayquoy Centre 7pm

Buffet Supper hosted by Orkney Islands Council

Evening Ceilidh - Saturday 14 April

Findlay School of Dance will perform to Open Ceilidh. Dance to the Marwick Brothers, Nicol Mclaren, Stuart Anderson, David Scott & Judith Linton at Pickaquoy Centre at 7.30pm

Closing Ceilidh - Sunday 15 April

Dance to the Wood family, Dianes Band, Nicol Mclaren, Stuart Anderson, David Scott & Judith Linton at 7.30pm

Members of the Stromness Pipe Band will welcome everyone from 7pm each night before all Ceilidhs.

Various workshops to be held each day. Pick up an info sheet at Orcadian Crafts.

13-Apr-2007
- 14-Apr-2007

Kirkwall City Pipe Band

in Concert

Orkney Arts Theatre

8pm

Tickets on sale Town Hall Foyer Sat 31 Mar 10am - 12 noon and thereafter from Northvet, 33 Junction Road

16-Apr-2007

St Magnus Day Service

The annual St. Magnus Day Service of Praise, commemorating the life and influence of St. Magnus, takes place at St. Magnus Church, Birsay.

17-Apr-2007

Catch your own spoots at Kettletoft Bay, Sanday

One of the tastiest seafoods - and they may be cooked for you too. Meet at Bowman's Hoose at 4pm.  info/bookings Rod Thorne 01857 600341

18-Apr-2007

World Heritage Site Day

Visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney with the Rangers

International Day for Momuments and Sites, celebrated world wide to raise awareness of world heritage sites.  A day trip around the heart of Neolithic Orkney.  info/bookings WHS Ranger Service 01856 841732

20-Apr-2007

Orkney Jazz Festival 20^th – 22^nd

Based at the Stromness Hotel, this is a weekend of mainly traditional jazz by visiting and local performers, which includes the now traditional Annual Jazz Festival Service of Praise at St. Magnus Church, Birsay, led by Bill Salmond’s Louisiana Ragtime Band. The Stromness Hotel, Pierhead, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA

t: (01856) 850298 f: (01856) 850610 e: info@stromnesshotel.com www.stromnesshotel.com

20-Apr-2007
- 22-Apr-2007

11th Orkney Jazz Festival

Opening Session Friday 20 April Lounge bar 9.30pm - 12 midnight

Creole Jamboree, Diplomats of Jazz, Bill Salmond's Louisiana & Ragtime Band

Saturday 21 April Function Room 9pm -1am

Mardi Gras, diplomats of Jazz, Louisiana Ragtime Band & Raffle: Star Prizes

Sunday 22 April Lounge Bar 12.30pm - 2.30pm featuring Orkney School Swing Band

5.30pm Orkney Jazz Festival Evening Praise Service at St Magnus Church Birsay, transport available from Hotel, bus departs 4pm followed by short tour returning 7pm, tickets from Hotel £4.40

Closing Session, Function Room, 9pm - 12 midnight All performers

Orcadian buffet, 3 courses, £17, served at 8pm.

All welcome

21-Apr-2007
- 22-Apr-2007

Standing Stones of Stenness

Join the rangers for a short introduction to the site, suitable for all ages. Time 10am, 12 noon & 2pm both days.

Meet at the Standing Stones of Stenness

info/bookings WHS Ranger Service 01856 841732

21-Apr-2007
- 22-Apr-2007

Bag the Bruck Weekend

Orkney's official beach clean up weekend. Help to clean up at various beaches in Orkney.  Check the press for details of local groups you can assist.

21-Apr-2007
- 22-Apr-2007

The Ring of Brodgar

Guided Walks. Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with the Ranger Service, suitable for all ages. Time 11am, 1pm and 3pm both days.  Meet at the Ring of Brodgar

info/bookings WHS Ranger Service 841732

21-Apr-2007

Dial-A-Bus Concert

Deerness Community Centre

24-Apr-2007

Pearls of the Carribean - Birds of Cuba

At the RSPB Local Group spring meeting Andy Mitchell of RSPB Orkney describes in an illistrated talk the wonderful birds of the region. Time 7.30pm at Kirkwall Community Centre.

26-Apr-2007
- 29-Apr-2007

Ferry Inn Pink Weekend

Thursday 26 April - Irish Andy's Quiz 9pm

Friday 27 April - Launch 7pm . Deal or No Deal 8pm . Mean Business 10pm

Saturday 28 Spril - Rangers V Celtic Supporters . Ladies Football . Beat the Goalie, Market Green from 11am

Pie Eating & Fluffy Bunny Eating 4pm . Fancy Dress (Pink) from 8pm . The Condition 10pm

Sunday 29 April - 5 A Side Football Competition, Market Green 11am . Speed Pool 4pm . Casino Night 7pm . Smokestack 45 10pm

Auctions  Raffles  Competitions

27-Apr-2007
- 17-May-2007

Sense of Place

A series of Orkney - based paintings and the artist's book 'float works' by Denise Campbell at the Waterfront Gallery, Stromness

28-Apr-2007

Flotta Fun Weekend

Weekend of family fun with craft and home bake stalls, bbq, tug o war, fancy dress and much more. On Sunday a 10k run will take place. Weekend held to raise money for British Red Cross

28-Apr-2007

Age Concern Charity Auction

Soup, sandwiches, cakes,tea & coffee from 12 noon - 1.45pm

Viewing starts 11am - Sale starts 2pm

28-Apr-2007

Shapinsay Water Birds

A visit to the RSPB Mill Dam hide and the Ouse. This is the best time of year to see ducks and waders.

info/bookings RSPB Orkney office 850176 or Dick Matson 751426

28-Apr-2007

Broch of Borwick Walk

Enjoy the spectacular scenery along Orkney's Atlantic Coast and discover why Iron man chose this location to build a broch. Part of the Scottish Outdoor Access festival. Time 11am at Yesnaby Car Park

28-Apr-2007
- 29-Apr-2007

Eday 2 day Coast Walk

A two day coastal walk around Eday's coastline. Farmland, sand dunes, rocky shores and spectacular cliffs. This walk will be varies, exciting and quite hard work! Part of the Scottish Outdoor Access festival.

info/bookings. Anne 07908148004 Booking essential

29-Apr-2007

Skaill Bay

Part of the Scottish Outdoor Access festival. Join the rangers on a Sunday morning walk along Skaill Bay. Time 11am Meet at St Peters Kirk Car Park

29-Apr-2007

Harrier Sky-dancing

A guided walk to spot the spectacular courtship display of the Hen Harrier.

Time 93.0am at Rendall Car Park