Events Happening in:April 2010
Date |
Events |
Description |
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1-Apr-2010 |
Stromness Museum |
Trades & Industries that forged the town April to September Open daily 10am to 5pm Alfred Street Stromness |
2-Apr-2010 |
Northlight Studio
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Gripping Yarns Until 12 April Open weekday afternoons and Saturdays Graham Place Stromness |
2-Apr-2010 |
Easter Egg Hunt |
Breck Children’s Farm Rendall 10.30am to 4.30pm £4 Entrance Fee |
2-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Leap Year Cert PG 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
2-Apr-2010 |
Military Whist Drive |
St Andrews Community Centre 7.30pm Entry £2 |
2-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Sailing Club |
Quiz Night 8.30pm Sailing Club Harbour Street Kirkwall Members and Guest Welcome |
2-Apr-2010 |
Live Country Rock Band |
Diesel n Dust Smithfield Hotel Dounby 9pm to 1am |
3-Apr-2010 |
The Loft Gallery |
Anna Meadows Flowers 3rd April to 4th May St Margaret’s Hope Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm |
3-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Leap Year Cert PG 6pm Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief Cert PG 1pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
3-Apr-2010 |
Easter Market |
Holm Community Hall 1-5pm Stalls form Local artists crafts folk and local produce Tea, Coffee and Sandwiches from 3-5pm |
3-Apr-2010 |
Live Country Rock Band |
Diesel n Dust Back Bar St Ola Hotel Kirkwall from 9.30pm |
4-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Vintage Club |
Tractor Working Day 11am Quoyburray, Tankerness |
4-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Leap Year Cert PG 6pm Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief Cert PG 3pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
4-Apr-2010 |
Car Boot Sale |
Dounby Centre 12.30pm |
4-Apr-2010 |
Easter at Happy Valley |
Happy Valley Stenness 10.30am to 3pm Come and help with tree planting and general maintenancecontact Jenny Taylor 851322 or Christine Skene 873535 for further information |
4-Apr-2010 |
Easter Market |
Holm Community Hall 1-5pm Stalls form Local artists crafts folk and local produce Bavarian supper from 3-5pm |
5-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Leap Year Cert PG 11am & 7.30pm Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief Cert PG 3pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
5-Apr-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
St Magnus Centre 8 -10.30pm Palace Road Kirkwall Admission Adult £2 Child 0.50p (under 8 years accompanied by an adult) |
5-Apr-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre Hoy 8-10pm Admission Adult £1 Child 0.50p |
6-Apr-2010 |
Live Music |
Bellevue Rendezvous The Reel Broad Street Kirkwall 8pm Doors open 7.30pm Tickets available on the door £8, £6 concessions |
6-Apr-2010 |
Of Hills and Coast |
Meet Moaness Pier Hoy 10:30am Join the South Isles Ranger on a walk across moorland and coast. Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 79117 |
6-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief Cert PG 11am Ponyo Cert U 3pm Crazy Heart Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
7-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Ceilidh Weekend |
Orkney Traditional Dance Association have organised a programme of dance events with various dance workshops throughout the day. The evening Ceilidhs bring each day to a conclusion with music from local bands. On 7th & 8th supporting fringe events in Rousay and Hoy. orkneycommunities.co.uk/otda |
7-Apr-2010 |
Quiz Night |
Quoyburray Inn 8pm Tankerness Names to 861255 Entry £6 per table |
7-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Ponyo Cert U 3pm Crazy Heart Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
8-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Ponyo Cert U 11am Hachi - A Dog's Tale Cert U 3pm Un Prophete Cert 18 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
8-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Family History Society |
Open Meeting 7.30pm “Sherrif Thoms - the man who saved St Magnus Cathedral” Supper Room Kirkwall Town Hall |
9-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Hachi - A Dog's Tale Cert U 3pm The Spy Next Door Cert PG 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
9-Apr-2010 |
Stevieoke |
Firelounge, Fusion Nightclub Ayre Road Kirkwall From 10pm |
10-Apr-2010 |
Record Breakers |
A walk from Moaness pier to the summit of the Cuilags passing St John’s Head the highest vertical cliffs in the country Moaness Pier Hoy 10.30am Duration 4-5 hours Info Booking call 01856 791176 |
10-Apr-2010 |
Live Music |
Paul Rose Band Stromness Hotel 10pm Stromness Tickets From Sinclair Office Supplies Stromness & Kirkwall
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10-Apr-2010 |
Sailing Club
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Pool Night 8pm Sailing Club Harbour Street Kirkwall Members and Guest Welcome |
10-Apr-2010 |
Stromness Golf Club Open Day |
Stromness Golf Club 2pm Sessions are free, coaching and clubs available. Men, Ladies and Juniors (8 years and over) |
10-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Spy Next Door Cert PG 1pm Hachi - A Dog's Tale Cert U 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
10-Apr-2010 |
East Mainland Young Farmers Club |
Concert Repeats St Andrews Community Centre 7.30pm Pay at the door |
10-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Craftsmen’s Guild Spring Craft Fair |
Kirkwall Town Hall 10am - 4pm |
11-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Ramblers Club |
Burray Walk 10am Meet at the 4th Churchill Barrier 7miles easy/moderate Leaders Ian & Christine Tel 01856 721345 |
11-Apr-2010 |
Car Boot Fayre |
Sandwick Hall Sandwick 12.30pm |
11-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Hachi - A Dog's Tale Cert U 3pm The Spy Next Door Cert PG 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
11-Apr-2010 |
Live Music |
Paul Rose Band Stromness Hotel 4pm Stromness Tickets From Sinclair Office Supplies Stromness & Kirkwall |
12-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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The Spy Next Door Cert PG 11am & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
12-Apr-2010 |
Harray Traditional Music Group
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All welcome to join in an informal tune and a song Harray Community Centre 7.30pm to 9.30pm Admission £1 |
12-Apr-2010 |
To the Heart of Hoy |
A walk to Heldale Water and then to Little Rackwick. This walk will be windswept and walking conditions will be difficult under foot. Heldale Track Hoy 11am Duration 4-5 hours Info Booking call 01856 791176
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13-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Green Zone Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
13-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Life Centre East Road Kirkwall 1.30 - 2.30pm |
13-Apr-2010 |
On Top of the World |
Walk from Moaness Pier to Ward Hill the highest point on the Orkney Islands Moaness Pier Hoy 10.30am Duration 4-5 hours Info Booking call 01856 791176 |
14-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Lambaness Community Room Papdale East Kirkwall 10.30 - 11.30am |
14-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Green Zone Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
15-Apr-2010 |
The Past, Present and water!
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Come and learn about the significance of Orkney during the war, The walk will take in the Heritage Centre, war memorial cemetery 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 |
15-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Green Zone Cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
16-Apr-2010 |
25 years & under Open Darts |
Smithfield Hotel Dounby Name in by 6pm for 7pm start £2 entry fee |
16-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Field Club Illustrated Talk |
Spring Visit to Portugal St Magnus Centre 7.30pm Call 01856 751426 |
16-Apr-2010 |
Orphir Lifeboat Guild Bingo |
Orphir Hall, Eyes Down 7.30pm |
16-Apr-2010 |
George Mackay Brown Memorial Lecture By Dr Donna Heddle |
Pier Arts Centre Stromness 7pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
16-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Orkney Library Junction Road Kirkwall 10.30am
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16-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Strathspey & Reel Society Charity Concert |
King Street Halls Kirkwall 7.30pm In aid of the Malawi Partnership, donations welcome |
16-Apr-2010 |
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, 1930. |
16-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Shutter Island Cert15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
17-Apr-2010 |
Open Singles Pool Cup |
The Commodore, St Mary’s, Holm Names in by 7.30pm |
17-Apr-2010 |
Readings by Tessa Ransford, Robert Alan Jamieson and Nalini Paul (GMB Fellow) with music
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Ayre Hotel Kirkwall 7.30pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
17-Apr-2010 |
Bag the Bruck |
Every spring Environmental Concern Orkney (ECO) organise this massive voluntary County wide clean-up throughout the Isles. Around 600 Volunteers rid Orkney’s shores, beaches, verges and loch-sides of unsightly rubbish and debris. eco-orkney.org.uk |
17-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Orkney Library Junction Road Kirkwall 11am - 12 noon |
17-Apr-2010 |
Soup and Sandwich lunch
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Stromness Church Hall 12 -2pm Baking raffles. Adults £3.50 Children £2 |
17-Apr-2010 |
RNLI fundraising
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Harray Community Centre 11am -2pm Soup, filled rolls, coffee & cakes, raffle and sales table |
17-Apr-2010 |
Illustrated Talk: Hamish Henderson by Tessa Ransford |
St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 2 - 3.15pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
17-Apr-2010 |
Illustrated Talk: Nort Atlantik Drift by Robert Alan Jamieson
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St Magnus Centre Kirkwall 2 - 3.15pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
17-Apr-2010 |
Live Country Rock Band
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Stereo Lobsters Smithfield Hotel Dounby 9pm to 1am |
17-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Shutter Island Cert15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
18-Apr-2010 |
Christie Williamson Workshop |
“Place, Poetry and Voice” Stromness Library 4 - 5pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
18-Apr-2010 |
Kevin Cadwallender Workshop |
“Finding Sappho’s Voice” Stromness Library 2.30 - 3.30pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
18-Apr-2010 |
Mandy Haggith Workshop |
“Feeling Sensational: Connecting with Nature through the Senses” Stromness Library 12 -1pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
18-Apr-2010 |
Readings by Mandy Haggith, Kevin Cadwallender and Christie Williamson with music |
Upper Library Stromness Academy 7.30pm Tickets at the door admission £4 (£3 concessions) |
18-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shutter Island Cert15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
18-Apr-2010 |
The Thing Project Lectures by Dr Barbara Crawford & Dr Victoria Whitworth |
St Magnus Centre 7.30pm Dr Barbara Crawford“ Things, the law and the medieval earls of Orkney” and Dr Victoria Whitworth “Dead in Court: Law and world-view in the early middle ages” |
19-Apr-2010 |
Traditional Dancing
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St Magnus Centre 8 -10.30pm Palace Road Kirkwall Admission Adult £2 Child 0.50p (under 8 years accompanied by an adult) |
19-Apr-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre Hoy 8-10pm Admission Adult £1 Child 0.50p |
19-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shutter Island Cert15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
19-Apr-2010 |
South Walls Coastal Walk |
Walk along the coastline of South Walls. The Walk will start at The Lifeboat Museum and finish at the Melsetter Dune system. Meet Lifeboat Museum Hoy 11:30am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
20-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Case 39 Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
20-Apr-2010 |
The King and I |
West End Theatre Group Orkney Arts Theatre 7pm Tickets £8 and £6 concessions (OAP and under 16's) Concessions: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday No Concessions: Friday and Saturday Block bookings for 10 or more seats are invited from organisations or groups Wheelchair users may also book in advance Tickets available from 1st to 14th March at The West End Hotel (12-2, 6-8 daily) Thereafter at Nimms, Albert Street
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20-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Life Centre East Road Kirkwall 1.30 - 2.30pm |
21-Apr-2010 |
Charity Concert |
Evie Link Centre, Evie 7.30pm Featuring The Big Orkney Song Project and The Songshop Choir. Mince and clapshot supper with tea and biscuits. Tickets Tel 751267 Adults £6 Children £3 |
21-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime
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Lambaness Community Room Papdale East Kirkwall 10.30 - 11.30am |
21-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Case 39 Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
22-Apr-2010 |
Pink Weekend
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Ferry Inn Stromness Girls Knight Inn Ann Summers comes to the Ferry Inn All money raised goes to cancer related charities |
22-Apr-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Cancer Research UK Orkney Local Committee Scout Hall, Kirkwall Eyes down 7.30pm |
22-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Case 39 Cert 15 6.30pm The Last Station Cert15 8.45pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
23-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang Cert U 7:30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
23-Apr-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Netball Orkney Ayre Hotel Kirkwall 7.30pm £1 entry
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23-Apr-2010 |
Birsay Bingo |
Birsay Community Association Birsay Hall Eyes Down 7.30pm |
23-Apr-2010 |
Prize Bingo |
Stenness Community Association Stenness Hall 7.30pm |
23-Apr-2010 |
Live Music |
The Tribe Georgian Bar, Kirkwall Hotel 9.30pm onwards |
23-Apr-2010 |
Pink Weekend |
Ferry Inn Stromness Paul Keldie’s Deal or No Deal, Mandy’s Karaoke, Cocktails & Party Games All money raised goes to cancer related charities |
23-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Jazz Festival |
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. stromnesshotel.com |
23-Apr-2010 |
Walls and Coves |
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. A chance to blow those winter blues away. Meet Bu of Aith 11.30am duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
23-Apr-2010 |
Bird watching at The Loons Hide |
Meet The Loons Hide 9am to 12 noon Loons hide off the B class road between Twatt and Marwick RSPB Members free, non members £2 adults children under 16 £1 Info booking 01856 850176 |
24-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Orkney Library Junction Road Kirkwall 11am - 12 noon |
24-Apr-2010 |
Pink Weekend |
Ferry Inn Stromness Ferry v Royal Ladies Pink Football Rangers v Celtic Supporters Football Texas Holdem Poker, In Memory Of.. Balloon Launch, Skinner’s Skinny Dip, Prize Pink Fancy Dress Live Music After Hours R&B revue All money raised goes to cancer related charities |
24-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Disability Forum & Dial a Bus Charity Gig Featuring The Chair & Hadhirgaan |
Matchmakers, Albert Hotel, Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Doors open 8.30pm Tickets from Orkney Music Shop Bridge St Kirkwall & Dial a Bus Office Great Western Road Kirkwall Tickets Adult £10 Concession £7 |
24-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang Cert U 3pm & 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
24-Apr-2010 |
Rockpooling |
Explore the seashore with a Marine Biology Expert at one of Eday’s beautiful beaches. Time: 10am Info booking 07908148004 |
24-Apr-2010 |
Harrier Sky Dancing |
Guided walk to the Birsay Moors to watch the amazing courtship display of the Hen Harrier Meet Rendall Community Centre 9.30am Booking 01856 761317 |
24-Apr-2010 |
Farmers Market |
Masonic Hall Castle St Kirkwall 9am to 1pm
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24-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Sailing Club
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Whist Drive 8pm Sailing Club Harbour Street Kirkwall Members and Guest Welcome |
25-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang Cert U 3pm & 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
25-Apr-2010 |
Pink Weekend |
Ferry Inn Stromness 5 - A side football Nearly New Charity Bazaar, Pub Games, Pub Quiz, Raffle, All money raised goes to cancer related charities |
25-Apr-2010 |
Sanday Folk Tales |
A 2-3 hour mini bus excursion stopping at places central to stories of monsters and mayhem. Meet upper school car park 2pm Booking 01857 600341 |
25-Apr-2010 |
Big Breakfast |
Cromarty Hall St Margaret’s Hope 11am to 2pm then from 2pm a family film will be shown £3 adults £2 children |
25-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Cats Protection Collectors & Craft Fair |
Finstown Community Centre Finstown 12am- 4pm Admission 0.50p |
25-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Ramblers Club |
Yesnaby walk 10am Meet Yesnaby car park 7-8 Miles Moderate Leader Doug Tel 01856 811316 |
25-Apr-2010 |
Harrier Sky Dancing & Burn Dipping |
Walk to the hide to see Hen Harriers in action and also looking at what lurks in the freshwater burn. Weather dependant. Meet Cottascarth Reserve Carpark 2-4pm £1 for RSPB members, £1.50 for non members Info Booking 01856 861455 |
26-Apr-2010 |
Harray Traditional Music Group |
All welcome to join in an informal tune and a song Harray Community Centre 7.30pm to 9.30pm Admission £1 |
26-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang Cert U 11am & 7:30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
26-Apr-2010 |
Traditional Dancing |
North Walls Centre Hoy 8-10pm Admission Adult £1 Child 0.50p |
27-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Bounty Hunter Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
27-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime |
Life Centre East Road Kirkwall 1.30 - 2.30pm |
27-Apr-2010 |
Dou Helzie, Sanday |
A hidden beach with stunning geology and a variety of seashells. Meet Stove sub-station 2pm Booking 01857 600341 |
28-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Bounty Hunter Cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
28-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime
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Lambaness Community Room Papdale East Kirkwall 10.30 - 11.30am |
28-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Accordion & Fiddle Club |
Open Night Matchmakers , Albert Hotel Kirkwall 7.30pm Admission £3, under 16 £1.50 |
28-Apr-2010 |
Hobbister Coastal Walk |
Join the RSPB warden on a walk across the moorland along the Scapa coast Meet Hobbister Car Park 9.30am RSPB members free, non members adults £2, children under16 £1 infants free, info bookings Tel 850176 |
29-Apr-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Bounty Hunter Cert 12A 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
29-Apr-2010 |
RSPB Illustrated Talk by Tim Dodman
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Conserving Africa’s Wetland Birds Kirkwall Community Centre 7.30pm Info Tel 741382 |
30-Apr-2010 |
Concert in aid of Click Sargent |
The Silver Darlings supported by The Orkney Traditional Project Orkney Arts Theatre 8pm Doors open at 7.30 Tickets from Shelia Fleet Jewellers Bridge St Kirkwall |
30-Apr-2010 |
Birdwatching at Burger Hill Hide
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Meet Burger Hill Hide 9am to 12 noon (Burger Hill Hide off the A966 north of Evie) RPSB members free, non members adults £2 children under16 £1 infants free, info bookings Tel 850176 |
30-Apr-2010 |
Orkney Archaeological Society Ancient Technology Event |
Meet the experts in ancient crafts Harray Hall 10.30am to 5pm Admission Adults £3 OAS members £2, children £2 |
30-Apr-2010 |
Fun Quiz |
Standing Stones Hotel Stenness Names in by 9pm |
30-Apr-2010 |
Karaoke |
Back Bar St Ola Hotel Kirkwall 9.30pm onwards |
30-Apr-2010 |
Bookstart Rhymetime
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Orkney Library Junction Road Kirkwall 10.30am |