| Live Music with Tommy Newcomen (every Monday until October) |
7 Apr - 27 Oct 2008 |
| Angus Hotel |
Blairgowrie |
8.45pm-11pm |
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| The Swing O The Kilts Variety Show (every Thursday until November) |
10 Apr - 27 Nov 2008
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| Fishers Hotel |
Pitlochry |
9pm-11pm
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| Every
Thursday from April to November this is a real taste of Scotland with a
regular cast of Tommy Newcomen accordionist/compere, Graeme Thomson
piper, singer Anne Pack and highland dancers Kerri Thomson and Robyn
Newcomen. This will be the third year that the show has appeared at
Fishers Hotel. Last years show attracted full houses most nights. A
show with some general dancing such as Gay Gordons, Strip The Willow,
Eva Three Step, etc. The dance programme will depend on the audience on
the night (on every Thursday until 27 November). |
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| Continental Street Market |
24 - 27 April 2008
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| King Edward Street |
Perth |
Thurs-Sat 9am-5.30pm & Sun 10am-4.30pm
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| Visitors
to the market can sample the finest of Continental fare including
continental cheeses and meats, olives, Dutch Pancakes and German Beer
and Cider. Fancy some fast food continental style? There's couscous,
tartiflette, paella and delicious crepes. As well as all the delicious
food there's non-food stalls including wooden flowers, clothing, Polish
jewellery and plants. |
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| Katie Morag |
24 - 26 April 2008
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| Perth Theatre |
Perth |
2pm & 7pm
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| Nominated
as Best Show for Children and Young People at the TMA National Theatre
Awards in London in 2006, Mull Theatre’s production of Katie Morag is
now bringing Mairi Hedderwick’s loveable rogue to Perth Theatre. Travel
on the ferry to Struay to meet Katie Morag McColl and join her in a
fabulous, mischievous adventure. Meet Eriska the horse and the Struay
cats, strike out on the treasure trail, stumble across ancient ghosts
in spooky places and help Katie Morag find the answers to the tricky
riddles. |
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| Admission - Adults £10 (Concessions £8), Children £6.50 & Family (2+2) £30 |
Categories -
Pantomime & Theatre, Family
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| Contact - Perth Concert Hall |
Telephone - 0845 612 6320 |
Email:
tickets@horsecross.co.uk |
Web
www.horsecross.co.uk |
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| Colin Currie plays Steve Reichs Drumming |
26 April 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| Lose
yourself in Reich’s 1971 masterpiece, Drumming, an hour of the most
mesmerising music around. It is inspired by Reich’s discovery of West
African drumming – to which he added his own New York sensibility –
truly transcontinental fusion. The music is tough, so performances are
few and far between. Colin Currie has assembled his dream team for this
performance. |
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| Scottish National Scale Model Show |
26 - 27 April 2008
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| Dewars Centre |
Perth |
10am-5pm (both days)
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| This
is the largest event of its kind in Scotland attracting modellers from
all over the UK. Model displays, competitions, demonstrations and prize
draw. Full trade support. |
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| Admission - Adults £3.50, Concessions £2, Family (2+2) £8 |
Categories -
Exhibition, Other, Family
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| Contact - Jim Gibb |
Telephone - 01738 441365 |
Email:
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Web
www.scotnats.org.uk |
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| Strathmore & The Glens Community Market |
26 April 2008
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| Wellmeadow |
Blairgowrie |
10am-3pm
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| Come
along and sample some of the big county's tasty offerings or purchase
some plants for the garden. Learn more about your community and
experience a market town ambience. Also available - local crafts,
homemade soap and yummy tablet! |
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| Bang Bop Bash |
27 April 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
4pm
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| A
percussion extravaganza, climaxing when 150 young performers from 6
Perth primary schools join Colin Currie for the premiere of a new
piece. Jazzer and composer Tom Bancroft has created this piece
alongside pupils from Letham, Our Lady’s, Balhousie, Tulloch, North
Muirton and Goodlyburn Primaries. Be prepared to move and groove to
some very funky beats! |
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| Chansons Concert |
27 April 2008
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| St Mary’s Monastery |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| Spring
Classics including Morean – Songs of Springtime; Shearing – Songs and
Sonnets; Stanford – Three Motets Op 38; Barber – Agnus Dei; Laurisden –
O Magnum Mysterium; Tippett Spirituals from A Child of Our Time, plus
songs for lute and voice. Guest soloist – Pete Cooke (lute). |
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| Spring Watch Safari |
1 - 6 May 2008
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| Highland Adventure Safaris |
by Aberfeldy |
9.30am & 1.30pm each day
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| Discover
what’s out and about in the bird and plant world at 3000’. This amazing
environment is home to unique alpine plants and animals and the views
are spectacular on a clear day. Booking Essential. |
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| Acoustic Sessions |
2 - 3 May 2008
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| The Glenfarg Hotel |
Glenfarg |
9pm
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| Nikki Matthews School of Dance |
2 - 3 May 2008
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| Perth Theatre |
Perth |
7.30pm (Sat Matinee 2pm)
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| Children's annual dance display. |
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| Beltane Beacon Event - in Perth |
03 May 2008
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| In
association with Fife Ranger Service, a walk to the top of Kinnoull
Hill, Perth to light a beacon which will connect a chain of lights
around the Tay valley, from The Law in Dundee, through Perth, to Fife
and the Lomonds! Booking Essential. |
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| Beltane Beacon Event - near Loch Leven |
03 May 2008
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| In
association with Fife Ranger Service, a walk to the top of Bishops
Hill, near Scotlandwell, to light a beacon which will connect a chain
of lights around the Tay valley, from the Law in Dundee through Perth,
to Fife and the Lomonds! Booking Essential. |
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| Central Scotland Horse Trials |
3 - 4 May 2008
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| Scone Palace |
Perth |
9am-6pm both days
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| An equestrian event featuring dressage, show jumping and cross country. |
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| Japanorama |
03 May 2008
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| Perth Museum & Art Gallery |
Perth |
1pm-4pm
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| Join
in this wonderful celebration of traditional Japanese culture with
indoor and outdoor entertainment, demonstrations and activities. These
include Taiko drumming, martial arts, dancing, tea ceremony, sushi and
origami. Presented in collaboration with members of the Scottish
Japanese Residents Association. |
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| Optics Weekend |
3 - 4 May 2008
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| RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve |
Kinross |
10am-4.30pm
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| A chance to try and buy from a wide selection of binoculars and telescopes, with expert advice on hand. |
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| Perth Farmers Market |
03 May 2008
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| King Edward Street |
Perth |
9am-2pm
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| At
Perth Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of each month there is an
abundance of fresh ingredients and quality products. From slabs of
fresh red meat and slippery oysters to green, leafy veg to home made
cakes, pies and wines - you will find everything you need to create
delicious meals. If you're not sure what you're after, need to be
inspired or want to know more about what you are eating, have a chat
with our stallholders who can advise on ideas, cooking methods and
traceability. From favourite comfort foods for the family to new and
exciting recipe trends for dinner parties and friends, with Perth
Farmers' Market, you really can make a meal of it. |
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| Rock the Catwalk |
03 May 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| New Seekers’ singer Eve Graham - famous for hits such as I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing will come out of retirement to appear in the show, while St Johnstone FC defender Kevin Rutkiewicz will swap soccer for singing on the stage. Other acts include Perth band Southpaw, dancers from Julie Young’s School of Dance, members of the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band and percussion group Impulse. The show promises to be a lively evening of entertainment, with clothes from top High Street names such as Austin Reed and Phase Eight on display. Rock The Catwalk will raise money for cancer charity CLIC Sargent, which helps children and teenagers who have cancer. |
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| The Original Windows Live Concert |
03 May 2008
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| The Ship Inn |
Perth |
8.30pm
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| Original classic rock band inspired by the sounds of The Beatles, Kinks, Stones and Zombies. |
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| Gardens Open - Glendoick |
04 May 2008
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| Glendoick |
by Perth |
2pm-5pm
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| Glendoick was recently included in the "Independent on Sunday's" exclusive survey of Europe's top 50 gardens and boasts a unique collection of plants collected by 3 generations of Coxes from their plant-hunting expeditions to China and the Himalayas. Fine collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, primula, meconopsis, kalmia and sorbus in the enchanting woodland garden with naturalised wild flowers. Extensive peat garden, nursery and hybrid trial garden. On Sunday Open days, 4 & 18 May, only the nursery will be open to visitors, and members of the Cox family will be available to answer questions.
On A90 Perth/Dundee Road. |
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| History with Puppets |
04 May 2008
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| Hamish the Highlander tells tales of Scottish history. 20 minute shows will be staged throughout the day. |
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| Blairgowrie Highland Nights (every Tuesday until September) |
6 May - 30 Sep 2008
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| Angus Hotel |
Blairgowrie |
Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8.15pm
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| Every Tuesday from May to September this is a real taste of Scotland with a regular cast of Tommy Newcomen accordionist/compere, Graeme Thomson piper, singer Anne Pack and the Angus highland dancers. Now in its 11th year, this show has become very popular with visitors and locals alike. Some general dancing and raffle. The dance programme will depend on the audience on the night but usual dances include Gay Gordons, St. Bernards Waltz, Strip the Willow, Eva Three Step etc (on every Tuesday until 30 September). |
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| Daniel Smith Duo |
06 May 2008
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| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Pitlochry |
8pm
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| Daniel Smith can boogie, swing and slam out slow blues like an old master - always crisp and note perfect, his adventurous approach makes him one of the best blues pianists on the European circuit. |
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| Callandra Productions present Jethro Tull |
07 May 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| Jethro Tull released their first album, This Was, in 1968 followed by Benefit, Aqualung, and Thick as a Brick. The band’s success grew internationally, establishing them as one of the world’s top live acts throughout the 70’s. After 40 at the bottom, at the top and various points in between, Ian Anderson and Martin Barre remain at the centre of a group of sometimes changing but excellent musicians. Currently, Doane Perry, Tull drummer of some 24 years, together with John O’Hara on piano and accordion, and David Goodier on bass continue the legacy of Tull’s music wherever fans, young and old, want to hear rock, folk, jazz and classical-inspired music for grown-ups. |
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| Lau |
07 May 2008
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| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Pitlochry |
8pm
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| Multi award-winning band featuring Aidan O’Rourke (Blazin Fiddles), Kris Drever and Martin Green on accordion who together, bring a contemporary edge to traditional music. |
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| Bellevue Rendezvous |
08 May 2008
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| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Pitlochry |
8pm
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| This acoustic trio perform beautiful, quirky tunes from Brittany, Macedonia, Poland, Finland and the British Isles. Join us for an original, sensitive and lyrical evening’s entertainment. |
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| Educating Agnes |
8 - 10 May 2008
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| Perth Theatre |
Perth |
7.45pm
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| Sometimes in a dark and daft world where no one can be trusted, a man needs to go to any lengths to control a woman. This fourth collaboration between theatrebabel and Liz Lochhead is an electrifying and ribald new version from ‘Scotland’s greatest living dramatist’ (Scotland on Sunday), infamous for her adaptations of Moliere’s best plays. |
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| Chimes International presents Jack Jones with his Big Band |
09 May 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
8pm
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| One of the great vocalists, Jack Jones makes a rare visit to the UK to celebrate half a century in showbusiness accompanied by his world-class 18-piece Big Band. Those five decades have garnered two Grammys, his own TV variety show, countless sellout world tours, regular Las Vegas engagements and 50 recorded albums (including 20 US Top 20 hits) – the latest a tribute to his great friend Tony Bennett. His stylish, elegant approach blends jazz, pop and swing to great effect on classic tracks such as Lollipops And Roses, Wives And Lovers, The Impossible Dream, The Race Is On, Lady, Call Me Irresponsible, What I Did For Love and the Love Boat theme as well as big band covers of more unlikely material like Light My Fire and Every Breath You Take. |
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| Main Street Blues |
09 May 2008
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| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Pitlochry |
8pm
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| An exciting four piece band who bring a mix of blues and jazz influences together to perform classics from legends such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Elmore James. |
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| Music in Blair Atholl |
9 - 11 May 2008
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| The Steading, Blair Atholl & Dunkeld Cathedral |
Blair Atholl & Dunkeld |
Concerts 7.30pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
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| A series of delightful chamber concerts given in informal surroundings (Fri - The Steading, Blair Atholl & Sat - Dunkeld Cathedral), Open Day of informal music making (Sun - The Steading, Blair Atholl). Artists taking part: The John Tunnell Trust - Some of Britain's finest young professional chamber musicians with their Professors, William Bennett (flute), Neil Black (Oboe), Richard Deakin (Violin) & Clifford Benson (Piano). |
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| Acoustic Sessions |
10 May 2008
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| The Glenfarg Hotel |
Glenfarg |
9pm
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| John Otway & Wild Willy Barratt. |
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| Crieff & Strathearn Monthly Market |
10 May 2008
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| James Square |
Crieff |
9.30am-4pm
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| Enjoy a day in the pleasant country town of Crieff and visit the monthly country market. The markets will feature a wide variety of stall-holders, from traditional farmers’ market produce such as organic meat, jams & pickles to crafts and giftware, including photography, glass & jewellery. Also with cooking demonstrations provided by local restaurateurs. |
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| Festival of Nettles |
10 - 11 May 2008
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| Scottish Crannog Centre |
Kenmore |
11am-5pm
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| Special range of exhibits from Danish textile experts, hands on crafts and foods celebrating the multi-talented nettle plant. From string to soup, free facts and recipes - this event offers something for everyone. |
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| Knockhill Motorfair |
10 - 11 May 2008
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| Knockhill Racing Circuit |
Dunfermline |
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| Scotland's live interactive Motoring Show. Over 20,000 people attended the 2007 event and over 2000 took up the opportunity to be driven round the famous circuit in one of the many cars available from various manufacturers. Marques available for trackrides included Alfa Romeo, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Smart, Mercedes and many more. 1600 lucky people experienced the amazing 4x4 course in one of the John R Weir 4x4 Academy Jeeps and a further 1200 people went out in the 'Skid Cars' for demonstrations in the art of skid control. There's so much to see and do at Motorfair with £30 million worth of cars on display as well as 'free to see' stunt shows, kids zone, 4x4 zone, supercar zone, road safety zone, manufacturer zone and much more. You will be able to see the fastest street legal car in Europe and fantastic customised trucks. You will even be able to try your hand at flying a tornado in the 'Forces Zone' simulator. The show will be bursting full of activities, shows and cars, cars, cars! |
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| Scotland's Knitting Only Show |
10 May 2008
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| Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park |
Perth |
10am-4pm
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| Many stalls with a wonderful selection of yarn for sale and accessories for hand and machine knitting. Talk to knitwear designers, yarn and knitting experts. Lectures, demonstrations, a competition, fashion show and hands on area for hand and machine knitting, also crochet. Cafe and ample free parking. Organised by the Scottish Machine Knitters Association who will be running a hat competition during the day. The subject of the competition is Knitted Hats for Ladies' Day at the Races. Entries will be received until 11am on the day, any arriving late will not be included in the judging. Show your Scottish Knitting Show ticket at Scone Palace and enjoy discounted admission to the attraction (discounted admission cost £5.80). A small free bus operated by Burnbrae Garage, will run from either in or near Leonard Street Bus Station to the Racecourse from 9.30am to 4.30pm. |
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| Scottish Country Dancing |
10 May 2008
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| Pitlochry Town Hall |
Pitlochry |
7.30pm
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| An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best bands - Gordon Shand. |
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| Admission - Dancers £6, Spectators £2 |
Categories -
Sport & Activities, Tradition & Culture, Music & Concerts
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| Contact - June Templeman |
Telephone - 01796 473488 |
Email:
jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk |
Web
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| Atholl Estates Ranger Service - Big Trees of Diana's Grove |
11 May 2008
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| Blair Castle Car Park |
Blair Atholl |
2pm-3pm
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| Experience the tree giants of Blair Castle. |
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| Blairgowrie & Bluebells |
11 May 2008
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| Wellmeadow |
Blairgowrie |
1.30pm-4.30pm
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| Approximately 8km (5 miles) of level walking to visit the Bluebell Wood in all its splendour and the Ardblair Trail, part of the East Perthshire Path Network. The Bluebell Woods are one of the best in Scotland! Booking Essential. |
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| Burnsong on Tour |
11 May 2008
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| Perth Theatre |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| This combination of amazing songwriting talent from diverse musical backgrounds
first came together in 2006 for a special 5 day retreat called The Song House, run by
Burnsong. Squeeze songwriter Chris Difford has been rightly hailed as half of the
best British songwriting duo since Lennon and McCartney while Karine Polwart is
firmly established as Scotland’s foremost singer songwriter. Emma Pollock recently
embarked on a solo career after a decade fronting the much-missed Delgados.
They are joined by acclaimed producer and electronica artist Future Pilot AKA,
Glasgow hip-hop fusion vocalist MC Soom T, Edinburgh’s hotly-tipped Kim Edgar
and Canadian keyboardist and singer Michael Johnston. |
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| Gardens Open - Branklyn Garden |
11 May 2008
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| Branklyn Garden |
Perth |
10am-5pm
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| This attractive little garden in Perth was once described as "the finest two acres of private garden in the country". It contains an outstanding collection of plants particularly rhododendrons, alpine, herbaceous and peat-loving plants, which attract gardeners and botanists from all over the world. |
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| Perth & Kinross Red Squirrel Group - Talk |
12 May 2008
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| Birnam Arts Centre |
Birnam |
7pm
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| The Red Squirrel - A Disappearing Icon by Ken Neil, the first Tayside Red Squirrel Officer. |
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| Perthshire Business Fair |
13 May 2008
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| Bells Sports Centre |
Perth |
12noon-7pm
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| The 10th Perthshire Business Fair - Exhibition of Perthshire businesses. |
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| Perth Races - Spring Meeting & Ladies Day |
14 - 15 May 2008
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| Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park |
Perth |
First races at 6.30pm (Wed) & 1.45pm (Thurs)
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| Horse racing in the beautiful surroundings of Scone Palace Park. Top National Hunt Jockeys. On the 15th, fashion and fun is the order of the day with prizes for the "Best Turned Out Lady". Full facilities available - dining room, snacks, bars, betting. |
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| Spring Forth |
15 May 2008
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| Weem Wood Car Park |
Aberfeldy |
11am-1pm
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| Spring has sprung. Enjoy this ancient woodland, as the buds begin to burst. |
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| Acoustic Sessions - this event has now been cancelled |
16 - 17 May 2008
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| The Glenfarg Hotel |
Glenfarg |
9pm
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| Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes. This event has now been cancelled. |
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| Wild Honey |
16 May - 18 Oct 2008
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| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Pitlochry |
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| When the young Chekhov completed his first play, he cannot have anticipated that a century later, it would be given a dazzling makeover by the author of Noises Off - nor that his youthful musings would be turned into a sharp, wildly funny midsummer comedy of love, lust and locomotives! The party to celebrate the return of Anna Petrovna to her late husband`s country estate attracts a motley crew: friends, acquaintances, creditors.... and suitors. From doctors to retired Colonels, landowners to horse thieves and merchants to Female Emancipationists, all walks of country life gather - including the local schoolmaster, Platonov. Once a radical student destined to become “a second Byron”, Platonov appears to have settled for a dull married life in the country. But Platanov`s seductive charm and ready wit are undiminished, a combination which can be highly attractive - and very dangerous. As the alcohol flows and fireworks burst in the night sky, the bees begin to gather round the honey pots. And while Anna Petrovna fends off would-be husbands, Platonov is juggling four women, fighting off a legal action (and a galloping case of the DTs) and evading a murder attempt or two.... Hurtling from farce in the forest to a steam-driven finale, we are delighted to open the 2008 Season in high style with the Scottish première of Michael Frayn`s effervescent 1984 comedy. In repertoire until 18 October. |
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| Dip and Discover! |
17 May 2008
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| RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve |
Kinross |
11am-1pm (adults) & 2pm-4pm (families)
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| Join one of our Field Teachers and find out what lives in a pond. All manner of creatures live in ponds, from pond skaters to the top predator the Great Diving Beetle. Come along and see what we can fish out, identify and learn about a ponds ecosystem. Advance booking essential. |
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| Perth Gardeners Market |
17 May 2008
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| King Edward Street |
Perth |
9am-5pm
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| Stalls offering everything from bedding plants to garden accessories will be on display. Green-fingered visitors to the market can purchase plants and accessories to ensure their gardens are in tip-top condition. For a great choice of bulbs and blooms, be sure to pop down to King Edward Street. |
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| Admission - Free |
Categories -
Shopping & Markets, Agriculture & Horticulture
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| Contact - Louise Wight, Perth City Partnership |
Telephone - 01738 475728 |
Email:
info@perthcity.co.uk |
Web
www.perthcity.co.uk |
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| Tinariwen, Shooglenifty & Friends |
17 May 2008
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| Perth Concert Hall |
Perth |
7.30pm
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| Tinariwen - rebellion and rock ‘n’ roll have been strutting hand-in-hand for more than half a century, but only very rarely has their union involved real weapons and a painful struggle for survival. Tinariwen fought a rebellion in the early 1990s to win greater freedom and self-determination for the Touareg people of the southern Sahara. The fight was brief and bloody but it gave birth to a whole new style of desert music, powered by rolling rhythms and electric guitars. Tinariwen are originators, survivors, the Stones and the Clash of the Sahara rolled into one, and their roots rock rebellion of the soul is one of the most entrancing sounds to emerge from Africa in years. Shooglenifty - who better to pair Tinariwen with than Scotland’s own folkie renegades Shooglenifty. For more than a decade, they have been at the forefront of new Celtic music with a freewheeling blend of traditional tunes, world influences and irresistible rhythms
delivered with blistering energy and a great sense of fun. Robert Plant’s guitarist and Tinariwen’s producer Justin Adams opens a terrific night of music performing with Gambian one-string fiddle player Juldeh Camara and Salah
Dawson Miller showcasing their acclaimed fusion of delta blues and North African rhythms. |
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