Events Happening in:June 2010
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1-Jun-2010 |
Ring of Brodgar Walks
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The World Heritage Site Ranger Service holds various events throughout the year on Orkney’s natural, cultural and archaeological heritage suitable for all ages. Every day during June, July and August there are free guided walks at the Ring of Brodgar starting at 1300. orkneyrangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
4-Jun-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 |
4-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Dear John cert 12a 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
5-Jun-2010 |
Around the Ward |
A walk to take in two glacial valleys in Hoy Meet Moaness Pier 10.30am Duration 4-5 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
5-Jun-2010 |
Waders and Wetland Wildlife, Onziebust Reserve, Egilsay |
Wetlands and coastal walk with RSPB Wardens at the peak time for displaying waders and corncrake if we are lucky. Seals and Arctic terns along the beaches, a great chance to explore this beautiful island. Meet at Egilsay pier at 09.30, ferry leaves Tingwall at 08.40. Lunchtime refreshments and cakes at Community Centre, ferry departs 13.35. Ring Barry/Rebecca O’ Dowd 01856-821395, Mob 07818-805294. Booking Essential |
5-Jun-2010 |
Orkney Wine Festival
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An informal celebration of good wine, good food and the matching of the two. Now in its fourth year, Scotland’s only wine festival includes dinners and tastings with leading international winemakers, as well as informative and casual tasting events. thelongship.co.uk |
5-Jun-2010 |
Sanday Bird Ringing |
Weather permitting, resident and migrant birds will be caught, weighted, measured and released. Meet: Nearhouse anytime from 9am to 8pm Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
5-Jun-2010 |
South Ronaldsay Coastal Ramble |
Get your boots on for an all day ramble around the coast of South Ronaldsay. 15 miles of stunning coastal scenery, wildlife and heritage. Booking essential Tel 07775265068 |
5-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Dear John cert 12a 6pm Furry Vengeance cert PG 3pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
6-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Dear John cert 12a 6pm Furry Vengeance cert PG 3pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
6-Jun-2010 |
Sanday & Eday expedition to Papa Westray |
Join the rangers excursion to see breeding seabirds, St Boniface Kirk & the Knap of Howar. Meer Gillian at Eday ferry waiting room 10am or Rod at Sanday ferry waiting room 10.30am booking essential Gillian 07908 148004 or Rod 01857 600341 |
6-Jun-2010 |
Orkney Islands Sea Angling Association |
The Orkney Brewery Competition For futher information visit http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ANGLINGORKNEY/index.asp?pageid=1175 |
7-Jun-2010 |
Periwinkles & Orchids on Sanday |
Walk to Ossamae, the Dees and the Clogg to look for shells & links flowers Meet Lady War Memorial 12.30pm Duration 2hrs Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
7-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Dear John cert 12a 7.30pm Furry Vengeance cert PG 3pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
7-Jun-2010 |
The Past, Present and water! |
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
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8-Jun-2010 |
Tofts Ness coastal Walk Sanday
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Natural and manmade history and prehistory Meet signposted gate near Galilee 12 noon. Duration 2-3 hrs Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
8-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Hot Tub Time Machine Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
8-Jun-2010 |
Birds for Beginners at Brodgar
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Come and learn about Orkney’s birds and wildlife on a guided walk around the RSPB reserve surrounding the Ring of Brodgar. You will be accompanied by RSPB staff & volunteers. Meet Ring of Brodgar car park at 10.30am(up to 2 hours) RSPB members free, non-members £2/£1 Info/booking - Jenny Dewar 01856 850176 |
8-Jun-2010 |
Hoy Nature Trails
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A guided walk of the Hoy reserve Meet Moaness Pier 10.30am RSPB members free non members Adult £2, Children under16 £1 Extra for local bus transport £2 approx Info Booking Lee Shields 01856 791298
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9-Jun-2010 |
Be Crude or Not! |
Forget the Oil Terminal and flare stack; here you have the chance to climb to the highest point on Flotta, West Hill. The walk will then head south to the Natural Arch at Spence and then back along the coast. Meet Flotta Pier 09.30am Duration 4-5 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
9-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Hot Tub Time Machine Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
9-Jun-2010 |
Hobbister Coastal Walk
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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 |
9-Jun-2010 |
Wander to Waulkmill
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A guided walk to Waulkmill bay from Hobbister moor. Exploring the saltmarsh, wildlife and coastal scenery Meet Hobbister carpark off the A964 10:30am Info Booking Ann 07775265968 |
10-Jun-2010 |
Holms of Ire, Sanday |
Seabirds, Spring Flowers and Shipwrecks on the tidal islands Meet at gate beyond Airon 2pm |
10-Jun-2010 |
Hoxa Head Coastal Walk |
Exploring the remains of WW1, WW2 coastal defences Meet Hoxa Head car park 10:30am Bring some lunch as we’ll stop off on the way Info Booking Ann 07775265968
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10-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Hot Tub Time Machine Cert 15 11am, 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
10-Jun-2010 |
Birds for Beginners at Brodgar
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Come and learn about Orkney’s birds and wildlife on a guided walk around the RSPB reserve surrounding the Ring of Brodgar. You will be accompanied by RSPB staff & volunteers. Meet Ring of Brodgar car park at 10.30am(up to 2 hours) RSPB members free, non-members £2/£1 Info/booking - Jenny Dewar 01856 850176 |
11-Jun-2010 |
Birdwatching at Burger Hill Hide |
Meet Burger Hill Hide 9.30am 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 |
11-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Robin Hood Cert 12a 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
11-Jun-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 |
11-Jun-2010 |
Sanday’s West Side |
A short walk, picnic & a telescopic view of some cliff dwelling seabirds Meet Villafield 12.30pm Info booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
11-Jun-2010 |
The Earls Bu to Swanbister Bay |
A guided walk exploring the Orphir Coastline from the Earls Bu to Swanbister Bay Meet Orkneyinga Centre 10.30am Bring some lunch as we’ll stop off on the way Info Booking Ann 07775265968
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11-Jun-2010 |
Taste of Orkney Ceilidh |
The ceilidh is a great opportunity to participate in the life of the Country. Enjoy watching the local performers and traditional Scottish dancing, with a supper of equally traditional Orkney fare. harrayhall.org.uk |
12-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Robin Hood Cert 12a 1pm, 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
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13-Jun-2010 |
Hoy Half Marathon |
Scotland’s most scenic and friendly Half-Marathon. Various age categories, including veterans, and children’s events for those aged 5-17. Transport provided from Orkney Mainland |
13-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Furry Vengeance cert PG 4pm Robin Hood Cert 12a 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
13-Jun-2010 |
Getting to Know Orkney’s Wildflowers |
Joint event with BSBI, John Crossley will take us to areas of flower rich habitat and give a teach-in on plant identification. Info/booking John 01856 831507 |
13-Jun-2010 |
Sanday & Eday expedition to North Ronaldsay
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Join the rangers excursion to visit the two lighthouses. Meer Gillian at Eday ferry waiting room 10am or Rod at Sanday ferry waiting room 10.30am booking essential Gillian 07908 148004 or Rod 01857 600341 |
14-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Furry Vengeance cert PG 3pm Robin Hood Cert 12a 11am, 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
15-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Date Night cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
15-Jun-2010 |
Some Sanday Folk Tales |
A 2-3 hour excursion, stopping at a few locations central to stories of monsters & mayhem Meet upper school car park 2pm Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
15-Jun-2010 |
Hoy Nature Trails |
A guided walk of the Hoy reserve Meet Moaness Pier 10.30am RSPB members free non members Adult £2, Children under16 £1 Extra for local bus transport £2 approx Info Booking Lee Shields 01856 791298 |
16-Jun-2010 |
Marwick’s Seabird City |
Come and the seabird spectacular with the RSPB warden at Marwick Head reserve. Meet Marwick Bay carpark 10am RSPB member’s free, non members Adult £2, Children under 16 £1 infants free. Info booking Alan Leitch 01856 850176
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16-Jun-2010 |
Bring Me Light! |
A guide walk on the island of Graemsay. Meet Gramsay Pier 11am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
16-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Date Night cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
17-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Date Night cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
17-Jun-2010 |
The Doctor and the Devils |
Orkney Arts Theatre, Kirkwall, 7.30pm A special adaptation of Dylan Thomas's powerful screenplay set in Edinburgh in the mid-1800s and based on the real-life story of infamous grave robbers Burke and Hare and Scottish surgeon Dr Knox. The gripping story, the host of wonderfully Dickensian characters, Dylan Thomas's lyrical language and Alasdair Nicolson's specially composed music all combine to make a compelling piece of community theatre. Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
18-Jun-2010 |
St Magnus Festival |
The prestigious St Magnus Festival, Orkney’s midsummer celebration of the arts, is renowned for its unique blend of world-class performance and community participation. The Festival attracts capacity audiences from throughout the UK and further afield to events held in Kirkwall’s magnificent St Magnus Cathedral and other lovely venues throughout the Orkney Islands. Artists appearing in 2010 include BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Hebrides Ensemble, Festival Chorus, Nicola Benedetti, Festival Poet, community theatre production and much more. Running alongside the Festival, Orkney Conducting Course and St Magnus Composers’ Course attract the cream of international young talent. stmagnusfestival.com |
18-Jun-2010 |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall 10pm Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
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18-Jun-2010 |
Bester Quartet |
Jewson's Shed, Junciton Road Kirkwall Bester Quartet is a reincarnation of the legendary Krakow Klezmer Band. One of Poland's most passionate and creative bands, the Quartet blends the traditional Jewish music of Eastern Europe with elements of Balkan music and contemporary jazz. Bester Quartet has become a phenomenon on the world music scene and performs to sell-out audiences at prestigious venues worldwide. 'The sheen of their ensemble sound, the virtuosity of their solos and the intelligence and drama of their performances easily persuade listeners to hang on to every note. When Bester and Dyyak played two-accordion passages, with Tyrala's violin singing imploringly in its high register, the effect was haunting.' Chicago Tribune Approximately 1 hour 15 mins Tickets £12 £7 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445
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18-Jun-2010 |
Andy Cant! |
Tickets sold out Jewson's Shed, Junction Road Kirkwall Tickets £10 £6 concessions
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18-Jun-2010 |
Le Jongleur de Notre Dame |
St Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall,
Le Jongleur will be performed in the centre of the Cathedral Nave, with all seats offering a good view of the performance area. All seats are unreserved (i.e. not numbered). 7.30pm performance tickets have sold out Tickets £12 £7 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
18-Jun-2010 |
The Doctor and the Devils |
Orkney Arts Theatre, Kirkwall, 7pm Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
18-Jun-2010 |
Bird watching at The Loons Hide |
Meet The Loons Hide 9.30am 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 |
18-Jun-2010 |
The Earls Bu to Swanbister Bay |
A guided walk exploring the Orphir Coastline from the Earls Bu to Swanbister Bay Meet Orkneyinga Centre 10.30am Bring some lunch as we’ll stop off on the way Info Booking Ann 07775265968 |
18-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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The Back-Up Plan cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
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18-Jun-2010 |
Be Crude or Not! |
Forget the Oil Terminal and flare stack; here you have the chance to climb to the highest point on Flotta, West Hill. The walk will then head south to the Natural Arch at Spence and then back along the coast. Meet Flotta Pier 09.30am Duration 4-5 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Royal String Quartet |
Stromness Town Hall, 2.30pm The award-winning Royal Quartet play one of Beethoven's most beautiful string quartets plus two works from their native Poland - Szymanowski's exotic, impressionistic quartet and Chopin's romantic concerto, a work very dear to the composer's heart. The distinguished Polish pianist, Ewa Kupiec, joins the Royals for a rare performance of the chamber version of this lovely piece. Tickets £13, £8 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Stromness Golf Club Competition |
Mixed Open Midnight foursomes, starting at 2000 approx. Enjoy the light night and Orcadian hospitality at its best! |
19-Jun-2010 |
Festival Club: Alistair Savage Trio |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, 10pm £10 at door or £20 Club Pass in advance Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Andy Cant! |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road Kirkwall Tickets £10 £6 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Hebrides Ensemble |
Mahler’s bittersweet songs of love and loss are framed by Prokoviev’s irresistible, klezmer-inspired overture and the string trio by the brilliant Czech Jewish composer Hans Krasa. Schoenberg’s arrangements of Strauss’s dazzling waltz melodies evoke the musical splendour of 1880s Vienna. ‘The Hebrides Ensemble confirmed its reputation Tickets £13, £8 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Side by Side |
This very special event is the culmination of a 6-month project for young musicians. Orkney Schools Orchestra joins the BBC SSO to form a combined orchestra of 130 players for this family-friendly concert presentetd by Stephen Bell, a conductor renowned for his ability to communicate with audiences of all ages. Tickets £8, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445
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19-Jun-2010 |
Chopin as Symbol |
Adrian Thomas New Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, 11.30am Tickets £6, £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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The Tooth Fairy Cert PG 3pm The Back-Up Plan cert 12A 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
19-Jun-2010 |
On Top of the World
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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 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Coffee Concert - Orkney Traditional Music Project |
King Street Halla, Kirkwall 10.30am Orkney Traditional Music Project makes a welcome return to the Festival programme for an hour of informal music-making. Ticket includes light refreshments after the concert. Tickets £6 £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Bester Quartet |
Jewson's Shed, Junciton Road Kirkwall Bester Quartet is a reincarnation of the legendary Krakow Klezmer Band. One of Poland's most passionate and creative bands, the Quartet blends the traditional Jewish music of Eastern Europe with elements of Balkan music and contemporary jazz. Bester Quartet has become a phenomenon on the world music scene and performs to sell-out audiences at prestigious venues worldwide. 'The sheen of their ensemble sound, the virtuosity of their solos and the intelligence and drama of their performances easily persuade listeners to hang on to every note. When Bester and Dyyak played two-accordion passages, with Tyrala's violin singing imploringly in its high register, the effect was haunting.' Chicago Tribune Approximately 1 hour 15 mins Tickets £12 £7 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
19-Jun-2010 |
Simon Armitage - poetry reading |
Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, 11am Simon Armitage is one of Britain 's most widely known and popular poets. He has received numerous awards for his work, which includes nine poetry collections, several novels and an acclaimed translation of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. He has also written extensively for stage, radio and television. Ticket includes a light buffet lunch at 12.15pm in the Stromness Hotel Approximately 1 hour Tickets have sold out |
20-Jun-2010 |
Simon Armitage - poetry reading |
Stromness Parish Church, 1.15pm ‘Armitage creates a muscular but elegant language of his own out of slangy, youthful, up-to-the-minute jargon and the vernacular of his native northern England. He combines this with an easily worn erudition, plenty of nous and the benefit of unblinkered experience…' Sunday Times Approximately 1 hour Tickets £7, £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445
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20-Jun-2010 |
Festival Club: Three Peace Sweet |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, 10pm Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
20-Jun-2010 |
Royal String Quartet |
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 10.15pm Polish composer Henryk Gorecki achieved huge world-wide popularity in the 1990s with his elegiac third symphony, the ‘Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'. His third quartet, ‘...songs are sung', is a similarly intense and meditative work, perfectly suited to the special atmosphere of St Magnus Cathedral and to the expressive playing of the Royal Quartet. Approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
20-Jun-2010 |
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, 7.30pm Martyn Brabbins conducts an outstanding programme featuring two great British orchestral works: Britten's dramatic depiction of the sea and Elgar's inspired portraits of his ‘friends pictured within'. The distinguished Ukrainian-Polish soprano, Olga Pasichnyk, joins the Festival Chorus for Poulenc's joyous Gloria, and choir and orchestra perform the world première of a new work specially written for the occasion by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Approximately 2 hours Tickets £16, £9 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
20-Jun-2010 |
The Table |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road, Kirkwall, 6pm & 10.15pm
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20-Jun-2010 |
Ewa Kupiec piano |
Stromness Town Hall , 2.30pm Ewa Kupiec's performances of Chopin have been lauded for their originality and insight. This programme features some of Chopin's most inspired piano works plus the second sonata by Grazyna Bacewicz , Poland 's most prominent female composer. The sonata was first performed by its dedicatee, Wladyslaw Szpilman, whose inspiring story is told in the film The Pianist. Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445
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20-Jun-2010 |
Festival Service |
St Magnus Cathedral, 11.15am Buses for Stromness will leave Palace Road at 12.30pm and return from Stromness Pierhead, calling at Stromness Academy, at 6pm. Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
20-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Tooth Fairy Cert PG 3pm The Back-Up Plan cert 12A 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
20-Jun-2010 |
Bag the Bruck |
Meet at Eday’s London Bay, grab some bags and help clean up the beaches of Eday. 10 -12 noon Come back to London Bay late afternoon for a BBQ and sand castle competition. 4pm till late Info Booking Gillian Skuse 07908 148004 |
20-Jun-2010 |
Plants at the Margin |
Prof Bob Crawford will show us how plants have adapted to the marginal habitat of Berriedale and the north Hoy Hills Info booking Dick Matson 01856 751436 |
20-Jun-2010 |
The WEX Wildflower Challenge (juniors up to 12yrs) |
Come and take a walk on the wild side to find out about the flora and fauna of this special place. Meet entrance to Linnadale Orphir 2-4pm £1 for RSPB members, £1.50 non members Info booking Jane Beckwith 01856 841212 |
20-Jun-2010 |
Sanday Lighthouse |
The only chance this month to go up the tower with the keeper. Meet School upper car park 11am Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
20-Jun-2010 |
A Johnsmas Foy |
Stromness Academy Theatre, 5pm Approximately 1 hour Tickets £7, £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
21-Jun-2010 |
Orkney Voices in the Landscape |
The link between the people and the land here has always been strong, come and listen to the sound of the past in Orkney voices in the one of the islands most iconic landscapes. Part of year o Dialect event. Meet Ring of Brodgar Car Park 6pm Info Booking 01856 841732 |
21-Jun-2010 |
Festival Film: The Pianist |
New Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall Tickets |
21-Jun-2010 |
Chopin Impressions |
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 10.15pm Approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
21-Jun-2010 |
Simon Armitage - poetry reading |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall, 11am Simon Armitage is one of Britain's most widely known and popular poets. He has received numerous awards for his work, which includes nine poetry collections, several novels and an acclaimed translation of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. He has also written extensively for stage, radio and television. ‘Armitage creates a muscular but elegant language of his own out of slangy, youthful, up-to-the-minute jargon and the vernacular of his native northern England. He combines this with an easily worn erudition, plenty of nous and the benefit of unblinkered experience…' Sunday Times Approximately 1 hour Tickets £7, £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
21-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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The Back-Up Plan cert 12A 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
21-Jun-2010 |
Hebrides Ensemble |
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 1pm Hebrides Ensemble’s typically adventurous programme draws together the Scottish and Polish strands in our programme. A new work by a talented composer from the 2009 Composers’ Course is presented alongside music by our two Polish guest composers. Maxwell Davies’s Scottish Dances find echoes in Lutoslawski’s witty Dance Preludes, and the two works which frame the programme find inspiration in the music of the 18th century. Approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
21-Jun-2010 |
Orkney Islands Sea Angling Association |
John Geddes Midsummer competition For futher information visit http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ANGLINGORKNEY/index.asp?pageid=1175
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21-Jun-2010 |
Festival Excursion |
St Ninian's Church, Deerness Parking is limited: use of Festival buses is advised. Tickets £15, £8 concessions Tickets sold out
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21-Jun-2010 |
The Table |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road, Kirkwall, 6pm
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21-Jun-2010 |
Trebunie Tutki |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road, Kirkwall, 6pm Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes Tickets £12, £7 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
21-Jun-2010 |
Festival Club: Lone Star Swing |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, 10pm |
21-Jun-2010 |
The History of Orkney Literature - book launch |
St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall, 6pm admission free |
21-Jun-2010 |
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, 7.30pm Polish conductor Michael Dworzynski opens this delightful programme with a romantic work by his compatriot, Karlowicz, and closes it with one of the greatest Russian symphonies. In between we hear two magical evocations of childhood - Lutoslawski's delicate ‘Song-flowers and Song-stories' and Ravel's charming French fairy tales. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Tickets £16, £9 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
22-Jun-2010 |
Festival Film: The Full Monteverdi |
New Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, 4pm & 6pm Tickets £5 at the door |
22-Jun-2010 |
Festival Club: Leszek Mozdzer |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, 10pm
Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
22-Jun-2010 |
Cries from the Heart |
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 8.30pm Britain's leading solo-voice ensemble is strongly associated with Monteverdi, a composer whose music, though written 400 years ago, still has the power to move listeners today. Poulenc had been working on Monteverdi's madrigals before writing his Sept Chansons in 1936. Berio's Cries of London is a characterful, comic and virtuosic play on the Tudor custom of incorporating street cries into consort works. ‘The sheer wit and charm of I Fagiolini's singing and acting tend to obscure the high musical standards of everything they do.' The Guardian Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes Tickets £13, £7 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
22-Jun-2010 |
The Doctor and the Devils |
Orkney Arts Theatre, Kirkwall, 6pm Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
22-Jun-2010 |
Music in the Italian Chapel |
Depart Palace Road, Kirkwall, 2.40pm The beautiful Italian Chapel provides an intimate setting for a recital by one of Poland’s finest cellists. Andrzej Bauer plays two of Bach’s great suites for solo cello and a work specially written for him by our guest composer, Pawel Mykietyn. Festival excursion: Tickets £12, £8 concessions Tickets sold out |
22-Jun-2010 |
Nicola Benedetti violin, Alexei Grynyuk piano |
St Magnus Cathedral, 1pm Nicola Benedetti has captivated audiences and critics alike with her musicality, poise and radiant performances. Making her St Magnus debut, Nicola is joined by Ukrainian pianist Alexei Grynyuk to perform two masterworks: Prokoviev’s virtuosic, darkhued first sonata and Brahms’ autumnal, final work for violin and piano. Approximately 1 hour Tickets £12, £7 concessions Tickets sold out |
22-Jun-2010 |
A Johnsmas Foy |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall, 11am This year’s Foy explores love, home, migration and belonging. Narratives weave together through music, dance, writing and song. The performance features dance by the Orkney Traditional Dance Association, and writing by George Mackay Brown, local writers and Nalini Paul, GMB Writing Fellow. Approximately 1 hour Tickets £7, £4 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
22-Jun-2010 |
Circulous! |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road, Kirkwall, 6.30pm & 9.30pm Approximately 2 hours Tickets £12, £6 concessions 6.30pm performance tickets sold out Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
Olga Pasichnyk soprano, Natalya Pasichnyk piano |
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 1pm approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
Festival Club: Trebunie Tutki & Saltfishforty |
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, 10pm
Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
At the heart of this glittering programme is Nicola Benedetti's performance of Szymanowski's rhapsodic concerto, a work Nicola has made very much her own . St Francis of Assisi was commissioned by the BBC for the ‘Max at 75' celebrations in Glasgow in 2009. The SSO rounds off its Orkney residency and brings the 2010 Festival to a close with Stravinsky's thrilling and gorgeously orchestrated showpiece. 'Benedetti was absolutely on top of the winding, ornamental curve of the long violin melodies. Her mix of tenderness and intensity was alluring.' approximately 2 hours 10 minutes Tickets £16, £8 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
Circulous! |
Jewson's Shed, Junction Road, Kirkwall, 6.30pm & 9.30pm Approximately 2 hours Tickets £12, £6 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
Excursion to Birsay |
St Magnus Church, Birsay, 3.15pm Our ever-popular excursion to the north-west tip of the Orkney mainland for a concert in St Magnus Church, built on the site of the mediaeval Christ's Kirk. I Fagiolini's vocal kaleidoscope encompasses 16th century madrigals, Britten's Sacred and Profane, folk song arrangements and Flanders and Swan. Buses leave Palace Road, Kirkwall, at 2.30pm, arriving back at 5.30pm. Ticket includes transport and light refreshments. Tickets £15, £8 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
Andrzej Bauer cello, Jan Kryzystof Broja piano |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall, 11am Two linked concerts by distinguished Polish artists conclude our celebration of the music of Chopin. This morning we hear his passionate sonata for cello and piano, while our lunchtime recital features Chopin as song writer. The cello sonata was his last major work and the piano part was played by Chopin himself at his last public concert. approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
23-Jun-2010 |
St Magnus Composers' Concert |
King Street Halls, Kirkwall, 6pm Eight world premieres in one concert! Over the past ten days, the talented composers of the St Magnus Composers' Course have worked under the direction of Alasdair Nicolson and Sally Beamish to produce eight new pieces of music. With the ink barely dry, the new works are premièred by the Hebrides Ensemble , directed by the conductors of the Orkney Conducting Course. approximately 1 hour Tickets £9, £5 concessions Tickets available from St Magnus Festival Office, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall Tel 01856 871445 |
25-Jun-2010 |
Of Hills and Coast |
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. Meet Moaness Pier 10.30am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
25-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Sex And The City 2 cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
25-Jun-2010 |
Rockpooling on Sanday
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A couple of hours investigating the animals in the low tide pools. Meet 300 metres north of Ayres Rock 3pm Info booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
25-Jun-2010 |
Birdwatching at Burger Hill Hide |
Meet Burger Hill Hide 9.30am 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 01856 850176 |
26-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Tooth Fairy Cert PG 1pm Sex And The City 2 cert15 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
27-Jun-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 3pm, 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
27-Jun-2010 |
Digging up the past at the Ness of Brodgar |
Young people between 12 & 16 are invited to try their hand at archaeology, learn excavation techniques and have the chance to be part of one of the most exciting excavations in the world. Booking is essential as there are limited spaces Tel 01856 841732 |
27-Jun-2010 |
Birds for Beginners at Brodgar
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Come and learn about Orkney’s birds and wildlife on a guided walk around the RSPB reserve surrounding the Ring of Brodgar. You will be accompanied by RSPB staff & volunteers. Meet Ring of Brodgar car park at 10.30am(up to 2 hours) RSPB members free, non-members £2/£1 Info/booking - Jenny Dewar 01856 850176 |
27-Jun-2010 |
Sanday Cricket Club ‘The Embers’ |
The annual match between Sanday Cricket Club and Stromness Cricket Club, played on the island of Sanday. The match is 30 over’s a side and lights refreshments are on sale for spectators after the cricketers’ lunch. |