Events Happening in:July 2010
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1-Jul-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 |
1-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
The Last Song cert PG 4pm Sex And The City 2 cert15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
1-Jul-2010 |
WHS Rangers Summer Club |
Are you between 8 &12 years old? Would you like to go out and about with the Rangers? The Rangers are offering a limited number of places for young people to join them on days out around Orkney 10am -3pm Beach Rangering Info/Booking tel 01856 841732 |
2-Jul-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 |
2-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Prince of Persia - Sands of Time cert 12a 3pm & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
3-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Prince of Persia - Sands of Time cert 12a 1pm & 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
3-Jul-2010 |
The Wildlife of Egilsay |
Skylarks, waders, orchid’s maybe even corncrakes and much more. By ferry to explore this wonderful isle and its profuse wildlife. Info Booking Dick Matson 01856 751426 |
4-Jul-2010 |
Children’s Walks at the Ring of Brodgar |
Children of all ages are welcome to come on a tour that not only informs but entertains with games and activities Meet Ring of Brodgar car park 3pm Info/booking 01856 841732 |
4-Jul-2010 |
The Trees of Happy Valley |
Discover the range of trees and shrubs growing in this enchanted woodland garden Meet 2pm at Happy Valley Duration 2hours Info Booking Jenny 01856 851322 |
4-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Prince of Persia - Sands of Time cert 12a 3pm & 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
4-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Islands Sea Angling Association |
William Shearer Competition For futher information visit http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ANGLINGORKNEY/index.asp?pageid=1175
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5-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Prince of Persia - Sands of Time cert 12a 11am & 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
5-Jul-2010 |
Harray Traditional Music Group |
Harray Community Centre, Harray 7.30pm to 9.30pm All welcome to join in a tune or a song Tea & biscuits £1 |
5-Jul-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 |
6-Jul-2010 |
Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing |
Stromness Town Hall 7.30pm to 10pm If the Town Hall is in use dancing will be held in Stromness Community Centre |
6-Jul-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 |
6-Jul-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 |
6-Jul-2010 |
Periwinkles & Orchids on Sanday |
Walk to Ossamae, the Dees and the Clogg to look for shells & links flowers Meet Lady War Memorial 10am Duration 2hrs Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
6-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Space Chimps 2 cert U 3pm Death at a Funeral cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
7-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Space Chimps 2 cert U 3pm Death at a Funeral cert 15 11am & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
7-Jul-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 |
7-Jul-2010 |
Bring Me Light! |
A guided walk on the island of Graemsay. Meet Graemsay Pier 11amDuration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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7-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Craftsmen’s Guild Exhibition
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A wide selection of traditional and modern crafts produced by craftsmen from the islands and mainland of Orkney. The exhibition is held in Kirkwall Town Hall and open from 1000 - 1645 daily except Sunday |
7-Jul-2010 |
Wander to Waulkmill |
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 |
8-Jul-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-Jul-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 |
8-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Death at a Funeral cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
8-Jul-2010 |
Sanday’s Shipwrecks
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Minibus expedition to various viewpoints and stories of just a few of the many vessels that came to grief on the island Meet upper school car park 11am Duration 3hours Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
8-Jul-2010 |
WHS Rangers Summer Club
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Are you between 8 &12 years old? Would you like to go out and about with the Rangers? The Rangers are offering a limited number of places for young people to join them on days out around Orkney 10am to 3pm World Heritage Site Rangering Info/Booking tel 01856 841732 |
9-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Space Chimps 2 cert U 3pm Killers cert 12a 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
9-Jul-2010 |
Sanday Boat Burials |
Minibus expedition and walks to two excavated sites and a close look at some replica finds: then lunch at a local hostelry. Meet upper school car park 10am Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
9-Jul-2010 |
Of Hills and Coast
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Join the South Isles Ranger on a walk across moorland and coast. The northern part of the island of Hoy is a good spot to see both Common and Grey Seals. Meet Moaness Pier 10.30am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
9-Jul-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 |
10-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Space Chimps 2 cert U 3pm Killers cert 12a 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
10-Jul-2010 |
Fara |
A trip to the uninhabited island of Fara in Scapa Flow Booking essential Ann 07775265968 |
11-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Streetdance cert PG 3pm Killers cert 12a 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
11-Jul-2010 |
Boloquoy Mill Sanday |
A clifftop walk, the picnic at the 200 year old mill. Meet Villafield 12noon Duration 3 hours Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
12-Jul-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 |
12-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Traditional Dance Association Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing |
St Magnus Centre, Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm Admission Adults £2 Children 0.50p (Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult) |
12-Jul-2010 |
Sanday Lighthouse |
The only chance this month to go up the tower with the keeper. Meet School upper car park 3.45pm Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
12-Jul-2010 |
The Tall Ships Races 2011 Cruise in Company |
Kirkwall and Stromness The spectacular Cruise in Company is a 9-day leisurely cruise along Scotland’s West Coast from Greenock to Lerwick, which is part of The Tall Ships Races 2011, presented by Szczecin, organised by Sail Training International. The ships will call at their own choice of participating ports along the way. In addition to the spectacle that the ships themselves will bring to Kirkwall and Stromness, there will be a packed programme of entertainment, music and cultural activities for everyone to enjoy. Tallshipsraceslerwick.com |
12-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Streetdance cert PG 3pm Killers cert 12a 11am & 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
13-Jul-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 |
13-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Streetdance cert PG 3pm Black Death cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
13-Jul-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 |
13-Jul-2010 |
Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing
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Stromness Town Hall 7.30pm to 10pm If the Town Hall is in use dancing will be held in Stromness Community Centre |
14-Jul-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 |
14-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Streetdance cert PG 3pm Black Death cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
14-Jul-2010 |
Wander to Waulkmill |
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 |
14-Jul-2010 |
Be Crude or Not!
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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 |
15-Jul-2010 |
Birds for Beginners at Brodgar
|
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 |
15-Jul-2010 |
RAF Whalehead, Sanday |
Minibus tour to see and hear about the secret wartime buildings Meet upper school car park 11am Duration 2hrs Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341
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15-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Streetdance cert PG 3pm Black Death cert 15 11am, 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
15-Jul-2010 |
WHS Rangers Summer Club |
Are you between 8 &12 years old? Would you like to go out and about with the Rangers? The Rangers are offering a limited number of places for young people to join them on days out around Orkney 9.30am to 5pm Island Adventure Info/Booking tel 01856 841732 |
15-Jul-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 |
15-Jul-2010 |
WHS Rangers Summer Club
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Are you between 8 &12 years old? Would you like to go out and about with the Rangers? The Rangers are offering a limited number of places for young people to join them on days out around Orkney 9.30am to 5pm Island Adventure Info/Booking tel 01856 841732 |
16-Jul-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. Meet Bu of Aith 11.30am duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
16-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 3pm , 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
16-Jul-2010 |
Papay Fun Weekend |
A weekend of family events, including dances, a BBQ, picnic, sports, carty races and beach games |
16-Jul-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. Meet Bu of Aith 11.30am duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176
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16-Jul-2010 |
History and Prehistory Sanday |
5000 years in 3hours - minibus tour Meet upper school car park 12.30pm Duration 3 hrs Info Booking (essential) Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
16-Jul-2010 |
Talk by Nathan Coley
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Pier Arts Centre Stromness 7.30pm |
16-Jul-2010 |
Live Music
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Bruce Mainland The Waterside , Atlantis Lodges Finstown £10 including hot &cold food platter Booking Essential cal 01856 76102 |
16-Jul-2010 |
Fusion |
Gallus Cooper (Alice Cooper Tribute Act) Full show plus DJ set by Krom & Haywire Fusion nightclub Ayre Road Kirkwall Doors Open 10pm |
17-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 1pm , 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
17-Jul-2010 |
Fusion |
Fusion DJ Slinky Fusion nightclub Ayre Road Kirkwall Firelounge DJ Krusher Fusion nightclub Ayre Road Kirkwall Doors Open 10pm |
17-Jul-2010 |
Live music |
Daniel Scott supported by James & Jake Watson Woodwick House, Evie Doors open 7.30pm First act starts 8pm Tickets £8.50 on sale at Woodwick House (both in advance or on the night) |
17-Jul-2010 |
Rockpooling on Sanday |
A couple of hours investigating the animals in the low-tide pools. Meet: 300 meters north of Ayre’s Rock 9am Info Booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
17-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Islands Sea Angling Association |
Northlink/Shopping Week Competition For futher information visit http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ANGLINGORKNEY/index.asp?pageid=1175
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18-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Yole Association |
Free Family Sail & Barbecue Flaa’s Pier next to the Stromness museum 2pm onwards donations welcome |
18-Jul-2010 |
Explore the Hidden Delights of Happy Valley (juniors up to 12 years) |
Step back in time once you enter this special, much loved garden and discover its bubbling burn, unusual trees and birds. Meet: Happy Valley car park off Bigswell Rd 2 to 4pm Cost £1 for R.S.P.B members, £1.50 non members Info Booking Jane Beckwith 01856 841212 |
18-Jul-2010 |
Archaeology in Shapinsay |
Meet Shapinsay Pier Kirkwall Info booking Tel 01856 850889 |
18-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 3pm , 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
18-Jul-2010 |
Stromness Golf Club Competition |
Stromness Shopping Week Open. Men, Women & Juniors. Visitors welcome - please bring handicap certificate. stromnessgc.co.uk |
18-Jul-2010 |
Car Boot Sale |
Harray Hall, Harray 1pm |
18-Jul-2010 |
Stromness Shopping Week |
62nd Anniversary of this Community Gala Week run by local volunteers, with many varied events involving the community and visitors. The emphasis is on family fun, with lots of sporting and novelty competitions, music, sideshows, children’s entertainment, and a firework celebration on the last night. The Orkney Handcrafts Show organised by Orkney SWRI and the Stromness Ladies Flower Club Show run from Monday - Friday during Shopping Week. stromnessshoppingweek.co.uk |
19-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 11am, 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
19-Jul-2010 |
Harray Traditional Music Group |
Harray Community Centre, Harray 7.30pm to 9.30pm All welcome to join in a tune or a song Tea & biscuits £1 |
19-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Traditional Dance Association Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing
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St Magnus Centre, Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm Admission Adults £2 Children 0.50p (Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult) |
20-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Shrek Forever After cert U 3pm 4,3,2,1 Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
20-Jul-2010 |
Evening Trip to Eynhallow |
The Orkney Heritage Societies annual visit to Orkneys most mysterious island with Orkney College Archaeologists and WHS rangers. See local press for details or www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ohs |
20-Jul-2010 |
Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing |
Stromness Town Hall 7.30pm to 10pm If the Town Hall is in use dancing will be held in Stromness Community Centre |
20-Jul-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 |
20-Jul-2010 |
Dou Helzie, Sanday |
A hidden beach with stunning geology and a variety of seashells. Meet Stove sub-station 12noon Booking 01857 600341 |
21-Jul-2010 |
‘A Musical Taste of Orkney’ |
A concert of music and song St Magnus Centre, Palace Rd, Kirkwall 7.00-8.00pm Adults £5, Children Free |
21-Jul-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 11am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
21-Jul-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
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21-Jul-2010 |
Tours of Ness of Brodgar Excavations |
This is a chance to see archaeology in action. These award winning excavations continue to reveal more and more about Orkneys Neolithic Heartland Meet Ness of Brodgar 11am & 3pm Monday to Friday |
21-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 3pm 4,3,2,1 Cert 15 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
21-Jul-2010 |
Live Music |
Slange Ava Stromness Hotel Lounge Bar 10pm |
21-Jul-2010 |
‘A Musical Taste of Orkney’ |
A concert of music and song St Magnus Centre, Palace Rd, Kirkwall 7.00-8.00pm Adults £5, Children Free |
22-Jul-2010 |
History and Prehistory Sanday |
5000 years in 3hrs a minibus tour Meet School upper car park 11am Booking essential Roderick Thorne 01857 600341
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22-Jul-2010 |
Tours of Ness of Brodgar Excavations
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This is a chance to see archaeology in action. These award winning excavations continue to reveal more and more about Orkneys Neolithic Heartland Meet Ness of Brodgar 11am & 3pm |
22-Jul-2010 |
Archaeology & Birds at Brodgar |
Guided walk by Historic Scotland Rangers & RSPB staff Meet Ring of Brodgar carpark 2.30pm Duration 1hour Info Booking Tel 01856 850176 |
22-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Shrek Forever After cert U 1pm 4,3,2,1 Cert 15 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
22-Jul-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 |
22-Jul-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 |
22-Jul-2010 |
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra |
Director Of Music John Mason MBE 30th Anniversary Tour The Pickaquoy Centre 7.30pm Info Booking Tel 01856 879900
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23-Jul-2010 |
Bring Me Light!
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A guided walk on the island of Graemsay. Meet Graemsay Pier 11am Duration 3-4 hours Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
23-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 3pm, 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
23-Jul-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 2pm Info booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
24-Jul-2010 |
Storm Petrel Ringing |
A night time excursion to watch the catching and ringing of the mystical storm petrel. Info/booking R.S.P.B tel 01856 850176 |
24-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 1pm, 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
25-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 3pm, 6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
25-Jul-2010 |
Children’s Walks at the Ring of Brodgar |
Children of all ages are welcome to come on a tour that not only informs but entertains with games and activities Meet Ring of Brodgar car park 3pm Info/booking 01856 841732 |
25-Jul-2010 |
MV Graemsay Tours the Flow |
An afternoon tour of Scapa Flow, the weather may guide the route but anticipated highlights include coastal defences and visiting the buoy that marks the resting place of HMS Royal Oak Booking essential cal Anne 07775265068 |
25-Jul-2010 |
Sanday & Eday expedition to North Ronaldsay |
Join the Rangers excursion to visit the two lighthouses. Meet: Gillian at Eday’s ferry waiting room 10am or Rod at Sanday’s waiting room 10.30am Booking essential, Gillian 07908148004: Rod 01857 600341 |
26-Jul-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 |
26-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 11am, 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
26-Jul-2010 |
Tresness, Sanday |
Investigate the natural history of this unique mobile dune system Meet Brickie Hut 2pm Info booking Roderick Thorne 01857 600341 |
26-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Traditional Dance Association Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing |
St Magnus Centre, Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm Admission Adults £2 Children 0.50p (Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult) |
27-Jul-2010 |
Old Time Country & Celidh Dancing
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Stromness Town Hall 7.30pm to 10pm If the Town Hall is in use dancing will be held in Stromness Community Centre |
28-Jul-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 |
28-Jul-2010 |
Of Brims & Sand, South Walls Coastal Walk |
A chance to walk the rugged and interesting coastline of South Walls. The walk will start from the lifeboat museum and finish up at the Melsetter Dune System. Meet Lifeboat Museum 11.30am Duration 3-4 hrs Info/booking Philip Weiss 01856 791176 |
28-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
29-Jul-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 |
29-Jul-2010 |
WHS Rangers Summer Club
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Are you between 8 &12 years old? Would you like to go out and about with the Rangers? The Rangers are offering a limited number of places for young people to join them on days out around Orkney 10am to 3pm Urban Rangering Info/Booking tel 01856 841732 |
29-Jul-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 |
29-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Twlight Saga Eclipse cert 12a 3pm, 6.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
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30-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema
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Letters to Juliet cert PG 7.30pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
30-Jul-2010 |
Cox, Danks and Twiss Day |
Free Entry Hackness Martello Tower & Battery, Hoy |
30-Jul-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 |
31-Jul-2010 |
The New Phoenix Cinema |
Letters to Juliet cert PG 3pm,6pm Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall |
31-Jul-2010 |
Westray Regatta |
Briefing 10.30am Racing Begins at 11am Prizegiving 5pm - Dance 9pm Bus available for transport home |
31-Jul-2010 |
Orkney Golf Club, Kirkwall Open |
An annual open 36 hole competition. No Handicap restrictions. £15 entry includes lunch, free drink and golf ball. A fun day and usually a fun sociable evening! orkneygolfclub.co.uk |
31-Jul-2010 |
Orkney v. Shetland
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Pickaquoy Centre 4pm kick-off Adults £3 Concession £1 |
31-Jul-2010 |
International Ranger Day
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From South Africa to Sri Lanka from Orkney to Australia International Ranger Day is being celebrated. As well as their usual work Orkney’s Rangers will be out and about talking about the work they and their colleagues do worldwide and remembering those who have lost their lives in the course of duty. |