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What's on in Stirling 2013| June | July | August | September | October | November | December |If you belong to a club or organisation and would like to add details of an event to the What's On Guide Contact in stirling What's on around Stirling in JuneAlastair R Ross An Introduction to SculptureDr Alastair Ross is the Art Collection’s featured artist for Forth Valley Open Studios and an exhibition of his work will be on display in the Art Collection from 25th May to 31st July. His talk will discuss his work and provide an introduction to sculpture. Saturday 1st June 2013, 1 – 2pm Places are limited. to book a place please email art.collection@stir.ac.uk Sat 1 June Drawing, Dance and Movement Workshops part of University’s events for Forth Valley Open Studios Greer Ralston will lead a drawing workshop exploring movement through dance. Paper and charcoal will be provided. However, if you want to bring ink, watercolour or pastels you will be most welcome. This workshop would suit all levels of ability. Saturday 1st June 2013, 1 – 2pm Places are limited. to book a place please email art.collection@stir.ac.uk Sat 1 June Road to BannockburnIn 1306 Robert the Bruce was crowned king. Hear about the turbulent years that led up to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 and the trials faced by Bruce as he campaigned for support. Learn about the military tactics used and see combat demonstrations by re-enactors with authentic arms and armour of the period. Sat 1 and Sun 2 June Beginners’ Basketry CourseBeginners’ Basketry Course - only a few spaces left A two day course that is designed to give you a good grounding in the techniques of traditional basketry using willow. If you have made a basket before, this is a good refresher course. At the end of the course you will have made a beautiful, strong basket that you will love and can take home with you. Tutor: Catherine Davis has been teaching basketry for many years and will be passing on lots of information about willow growing and where to get tools and books for basketry. All materials and lunch provided. £90 for the weekend course. For further information contact Avril Nicol, FVOS Project Co-ordinator: avril@forthvalleyopenstudios.com or 07711 285545 Sat 1 and Sun 2 June Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday June 8 Forth Valley Open StudiosFrom 8th to 16th June, over 145 artists will be taking part in this year’s Forth Valley Open Studios, a nine-day art event across Central Scotland for artists, designers, makers, art clubs and galleries. Artists open their studios and work spaces inviting all members of the community to view their work. Many offer demonstrations and provide the public with an experience, taking time to engage with the audiences and explain their ideas and inspiration for their work. Avril Nicol, Forth Valley Open Studios Project Co-ordinator said, "This is our fourth year and we offer a special welcome to the new artists participating for the first time. You will see that we have introduced a number of innovative features this year. Our website has been updated and re-launched to make it more inter-active. We have launched an app which will we hope make it easier for visitors to find their way around the many different studios and enhance the experience. Also new is a scheme for recent art school graduates to encourage them to participate in this event. As a not-for-profit organisation we are committed to connecting communities through art while at the same time providing a mechanism for artists to sell work and to meet the public many of whom will never have had the opportunity before to visit an artist in his or her own studio." 8 to 16 June Scotland’s Gardens open - Kilbryde CastleSir James and Lady Campbell and Jack Fletcher, opens its beautiful gardens at Kilbryde Castle for charity. The Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split into 3 parts: formal, woodland and wild. Natural planting (azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias) in the woodland garden. There are glorious spring bulbs and autumn colour.
Please note there is partial disabled access. Beneficiaries: are Leighton Library and Scotland’s Gardens charities.
EMAIL: INFO@SCOTLANDSGARDENS.ORG Sunday 9th June Briege Murphy at stirling folk clubBriege Murphy was born and reared in the village of Forkhill in South Armagh, in the North of Ireland, where she still lives with her husband and two daughters. Briege grew up on a farm within a large family steeped in the musical tradition. Her mother Brigid was, unwittingly, a collector of songs and stories. Her brother Brian, a well-known traditional singer won the Ulster Championship for traditional singing numerous times. So it is no surprise that music plays a big part of Briege’s life. As a teenager Briege joined her local branch of Comhaltas and often sang in their renowned sessions which is so typical of the Irish scene today. A few years back Briege began to write her own contemporary folk/country ballads and when a demo of two of her songs were played on a weekly BBC Folk Programme, listeners were asking for more. She was persuaded to get her collection of songs together and record an album herself. The album “The Longest Road” was released to critical acclaim, followed by “The Sea and other Songs”, which was named as one of the albums of the year by Folk Roots magazine. Her third album “The Elm Wood” was welcomed and greatly appreciated by a steadily growing fan base. In September 2004 Briege releases a new album entitled “From Now On”. On this album she returns to her roots and sings songs that she grew up with, combining her love of Irish traditional and American folk. Briege has performed at festivals from Cambridge to Cork and Oslo to Ballyshannon. She continues to write and sing at festivals, art centres and folk clubs or anywhere a good ballad is appreciated. Her songs have been recorded by artists like Niamh Parsons and Frances Black amongst others. In November 2003 Briege represented Ireland in an International song contest in Holland, singing one of her own compositions in Gaelic, coming 5th out of 70 bands across Europe. Lovely Singing, Good Songs, a Joy to hear" - Christy Moore June 10 Three Estates Interlude at Stirling CastleThis is a unique chance to experience the production Interlude, an experimental drama which will attempt to reconstruct the ‘lost’ Linlithgow Interlude of 1540 using surviving letters and fragments of original drama embedded in the later Satire of the Three Estates performed in 1554. There will be a drinks reception before the main performance and you will have the opportunity to take an exclusive evening tour through the Royal Palace apartments. More information on the project can be found on the their website www.stagingthescottishcourt.org. 13 June 2013 Doune Gala Weekend 2013The Doune Gala is the village’s summer showcase event which brings together residents and visitors of all ages and from all walks of life.It’s a great day with loads to see and do. Doune Gala Day takes place on Saturday 15th June, 12.30pm – 4.30pm and the theme is “IF YOU GO DOUNE TO THE WOODS TODAY…” gathering from 12.30pm at The Cross when the Fancy Dress entrants will be judged. The parade from The Cross to Moray Park will start at 1pm, led by The Red Lion Pipers and drum. The Gala Day will be then be officially opened, with crowning of the Gala Queen followed by announcement of the Fancy Dress winners and winner of the best window display. Our Guest of Honour this year is Sue Harvey from Harvey Maps.
After the official business, everyone can enjoy the rest of the afternoon with a plethora of activities and events - Sat 15-Sun 16 June 2013 Doune Gala Duck Race 2013The ducks will make their way down the Ardoch Burn to The Pier, starting at 12pm. First, second and third prizes of £50/£30/£20 with lots of runners-up prizes and a booby prize for the last duck past the line. Great prizes, great fun – “ducks” for sale at the library or on Gala Day. The whole event is organised by Doune Gala Committee. The main purpose of the Gala is to raise money to give our senior citizens a Christmas party, but it also costs a fair bit to run the event every year! Gala Day provides the opportunity for many local groups and businesses to raise funds for their own specific causes whilst giving everyone in the village a fun day out! If you have any comments, or are interested in getting involved and helping with the committee, please email dounegala@hotmail.com or visit us on Facebook. Sunday 16th June 2013 Scotland’s Gardens open - Stirling City GardensA selection of glorious town house gardens with unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetables along with a community orchard. Tickets and maps available at each house. Cream Teas and local art for sale at 1 Laurelhill Place. Pond Dipping for children at The Shieling Plant Stall at 5 Ogilvie Road Canine Partners at Southwood
EMAIL: INFO@SCOTLANDSGARDENS.ORG Sunday 16th June Munro O'Callaghan Titchener at stirling folk clubJune 17 Kenny Speirs and Judy Dinning at stirling folk clubJudy Dinning is a singer/songwriter who performs her own compositions as well as those of contemporary writers from the USA and UK. Drawing also from the library of traditional songs of her native North East, she plays guitar, keyboards, dulcimer and percussion. Her own style is predominantly English, with her main influences being Sandy Denny, Maddy Prior and Jacqui McShee; but she acknowledges that the American singer/songwriters Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez have also been a great influence in her musical career. Judy is also a great admirer of the Irish tradition and the singing of Naimh Parsons and Mary Black in particular. As well as performing solo, Judy is a member of the band Real Time (with Kenny Speirs (guitar), Iain Anderson (fiddle) and Tom Roseburgh (keyboards) and has toured Europe, Australia and North America in recent years. Solo she has played many folk clubs and festivals also supporting many major acts including Pentangle, Ralph McTell, Aly Bain, Fairport Convention and John Renbourn. Judy began singing early; almost as soon as she could walk - and talk (Real Time would say the latter has never really stopped). Although Judy has a classical training and a London College of Music Diploma in Voice, her first love was always traditional music and her first forays onto the folk music scene were at the local folk club in Hexham, Northumberland, both solo and with local group Passport. June 24 Scottish Chamber Orchestra Stirling CastleThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents its annual sell-out performance at Stirling Castle amid the splendid surroundings of the Great Hall. Under the baton of dynamic young conductor Gergely Madaras, who was recently appointed as the first-ever recipient of the Charles Mackerras Fellowship of the English National Opera, the SCO performs Beethoven’s ever-popular Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’, alongside music by Weiner and Ibert. A perfect summer evening’s entertainment! Thur 27 June Stirlingshire Scotland's Gardens open - Coldoch, Blair DrummondOn Sunday 30th June, from 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Mr & Mrs David Stewart, with their gardener, Jane Armstrong, are kindly opening their beautiful garden on behalf of Scotland’s Gardens. The garden at Coldoch is sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides and looks South over the Carse of Stirling. There is a new parterre courtyard garden and border replacing old farm buildings and garaging that then leads directly onto a new parterre kitchen garden created using three old walls of an earlier rose garden. Otherwise the various parts of the policies which include a stream, a pond, a bog, paddocks and woodland are delineated by hedges of beech, hornbeam, privet, cotoneaster and laurel. The roads are lined with very old oaks and sycamores mixed with new trees from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and mature Cherry trees. Dogs on leads please. Camphill Blair Drummond receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Sunday 30th June 2013 What's on around Stirling in JulyHog Roast and Session at stirling folk clubCatering will be by King Boar who provided a superb meal at last year's hog roast. Come along for an excellent meal, and bring your instruments, voices, song words, etc. for the session after the meal. July 1 2013 North Sea Gas at stirling folk clubNorth Sea Gas are Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson. Thirty years and stronger than ever. One of Scotland?s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association and regularly have sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. July 8 2013 A Stirling On Stage ShowcaseWould you like a taste of what Stirling On Stage has been up to, and to see how you can get involved? Come along to this informal evening showcase where we'll be performing extracts from all the shows we've put on since we started last year, plus a couple of sketches which have never been performed in Stirling before. We'll have extracts from "Lost Ones", "The Virtuous Burglar", " After Burke", and "No Man's Land", plus performances of David Ives' hilarious sketches "Words, Words, Words" and "Sure Thing" - it's like a best bits TV show without the annoying minor celebrities adding banter. Join us for a few drinks and a chat afterwards to hear about our plans for auditions and performances at the Stirling Fringe and beyond. Please invite anyone you know who might be interested in getting involved with our little drama group. Entry is free, donations are very welcome, refreshments will be available from the Mediterranea bar. Monday 8th July Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday July 13 Alastair McDonald at stirling folk clubAlastair McDonald is known and loved by folks in Scotland and around the world, through his many recordings and his television and radio appearances. He has been involved in music most of his life, and his repertoire of styles includes folk, sciffle, Dixieland jazz, and songs of faith, love and challenge. However he is best known as a singer of Scottish traditional and contemporary folk music. Alastair's catalog is extensive, and features Scotland's finest love songs, historical ballads, Jacobite romps and some brilliant interpretations of Robert Burns songs. July 15 2013 The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in StirlingOne of Germany's finest ensembles, The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne will be performing on Saturday 20th July 2013 at 7.30 pm in Holy Trinity Church in Stirling and presenting a diverse program ranging from VIVALDI and his tremendously famous "Four Seasons" to MOZART, BACH, BOCCHERINI and TCHAIKOVSKY. "Classical music the world over" – this is the motto of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. It is irrelevant for our musicians whether they are playing in a little village church, in the open air, in Cologne Cathedral or in the Sydney Opera House – their enthusiasm to play music is the same every time. The objective is simple – we want to inspire as many people as possible across all generations to enjoy classical music. The popularity of our ensemble is reflected in the fact that the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne gives around 300 concerts a year around the globe and listeners throughout the world look forward to a musical encounter with our exceptionally talented musicians. The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne was founded in the city whose name they bear: Cologne. The city that is famous throughout the world for its University of Music and its musical and instrumental teaching. Generations of musicians have been trained here for many decades who, in terms of their musicality, are unparalleled around the world. Taking advantage of this pool of talent, a stock of outstanding musicians has accrued that in a changing cast of musicians take our motto across the world. Since November 2009, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne has a very special partner at their side – the Mercedes-Benz Centre in Cologne. As part of a creative cooperation, this world renowned company, via its branch in Cologne, thrilled by our musical concept provides the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne with a comfortable tour bus. It enables our musicians to travel quickly and comfortably to the many varied concert locations. In return, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne, in close cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz Center Cologne, organises special concerts for the car company’s special customers. The remarkable construction of the Mercedes-Benz Center is transformed in the process into a really top-class concert palace. This results in the smell of new cars mixing with the sounds of classical music. The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne is at home all over the world. Our tours regularly take us to New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Great Britain, Ireland and many other countries - and of course to Germany. In this context, the selection of works and soloists takes on a special significance. The multifaceted composition of the ensemble provides every member of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne with the opportunity to perform as a soloist. The permanently expanding repertoire of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne consists primarily of hand-picked pieces. The real appeal of our programme lies in the meeting of popular and unknown works from a wide variety of musical epochs. This sees familiar greats like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Vivaldi in dialogue with works from people such as Sergei Prokofieff through to the “King of Tango” Astor Piazzolla. This mix promises great diversity of the very highest order, without us having to preach to the audience in the process. After all, music is for entertainment and not for instruction. To inspire people across the world to enjoy classical music – that’s what we view as our maxim. Saturday 20th July 2013 Houghton Weavers at stirling folk clubFormed in 1975, The Houghton Weavers made their television debut in the BBC's talent show We'll Call You. So successful were they that, within a couple of months they were given their own show Sit Thi Deawn which continued for six series over seven years and had the highest viewing figures for any regional T.V. programme. As well as their own show the Weavers have appeared on many other national TV programmes for both BBC and ITV including This Is Your Life and The Video Entertainers. Six series on Radio 2 led the Weavers to appear with such notable artistes as Cannon & Ball, Ken Dodd, Rick Wakeman, Mike Harding, Billy Connolly, Phil Cool, Jasper Carrott, Norman Wisdom, Mick Miller and Stan Boardman amongst many others. July 22 2013 Crooks, Crossbows and Costumes at Doune CastleThe year is 1525 and Sir William Edmonstoun has received news that Margaret Tudor, the Queen Dowager , is planning to stay at Doune Castle. Come and see the cooks, soldiers and ladies of the castle prepare for the Royal Visit. Informative costuming, food , musketry and archery displays throughout the day. 28 July 2013 Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston at stirling folk clubA musical partnership made in heaven. Scintillating, sensitive and brilliant. - fROOTS I love this album. Miranda's a fantastic bass player but this really brings her great voice out into the foreground. - MIKE HARDING, BBC RADIO 2 July 29 2013 What's on around Stirling in AugustPedal for Parkinson’s around StirlingPedal for Parkinson’s around the historic city of Stirling this summer. Taking part in our cycle ride in Stirling this August is the perfect way to have an active day out with your friends and family, while supporting a worthwhile cause. With two routes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Everyone with Parkinson’s in the UK needs a specialist nurse. Help us reach our goal by raising a minimum of £100 in sponsorship to fund our nurses. All sponsorship raised will be matched by the Monument Trust, making your sponsorship go double the distance. Choose your route and get ready to Pedal for Parkinson’s! Register online today at www.parkinsons.org.uk/pedal We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the event. Volunteering is great fun and a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful countryside while helping support a very worthwhile cause, Parkinson’s UK. For more details, call the Parkinson’s UK Events team on 020 7963 9305 or email events@parkinsons.org.uk. August 4 2013 Barluath at stirling folk clubBarluath are a traditional/folk music band who embrace a wide range of musical styles including Gaelic and Scots song, bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, bass, clarinet and piano. With these instruments the band members explore both the Traditional and Contemporary music of Scotland. August 5 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday August 10 Andy Chung duo at stirling folk clubAndy Chung has performed live, both solo and accompanied by other musicians, extensively throughout Scotland and the north of England. Over the past six years he has become a well loved character on the Scottish folk/world music scene, a finalist in the 1998 Danny Kyle awards at Celtic Connections in Glasgow and a regular performer at the Edinburgh Folk Club. August 12 2013 Eilidh Grant at stirling folk clubBorn in 1982 in Glasgow to a west coast mother and a north east father, Eilidh has been in and around folk clubs all her life. Although Eilidh performed in dramatic plays and musicals at a young age and went to many folk festivals with her father and 3 brothers, she did not recognise her talent for singing folk music until 2002 when she sang ‘A case Of You’ by Joni Mitchell. It was then Eilidh decided that this was the route she would love to take and is now recognised as one of the most up and coming vocalists in Scotland. August 19 2013 David Francey and Mark Westburgh at stirling folk clubDavid Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked. A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since then, he has released ten albums, won three Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer. August 26 2013 What's on around Stirling in SeptemberIan Bruce and Ian Walker at stirling folk clubIan Walker has been a class solo performer all his adult life. He is well known for his Hawks and Eagles, Some Hae Meat, Roses in December. He's a prize winning artist and I'm proud to say that throughout we've had a very friendly and professional rapport. We wrote and worked together back in the late 80s and early 90s. Well now we're back. It works very well. - Ian Bruce September 2 2013 Tom McConville at stirling folk clubScintillating fiddle, a silky smooth voice, a wide grin and a dry Geordie wit. BBC Folk Awards 2009 Musician of the Year. Tom McConville, primarily known as The Newcastle Fiddle Player, is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs greatly admired by singers throughout the world. In great demand as a performer, session musician and teacher, playing the fiddle is his lifelong passion and he has achieved every player’s dream of creating his own unique, instantly recognizable sound. His live performances combine a rollercoaster of musical delights from fast, rhythmic dance tunes - through beautiful slow airs and of course, great singing - all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style. September 9 2013 Wild at Art at Stirling CastleWild at Art combines forces with Historic Scotland and Stirling Castle’s first artist in residence in over 500 years, Iona Leishman to offer an amazing opportunity to budding and established artists. Painting the Heart of Scotland is a unique course offering un-paralleled access to one of Scotland’s most historically important and much loved monuments. This workshop will be based in Stirling Castle itself. Using a range of materials and working in the deeply atmospheric ancient Castle, Iona connects with the powerful sense of place. In a small group of 10 – 12, each participant will receive individual attention. 12 to 16 September 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday September 14 Jez Lowe at stirling folk clubFor the last thirty years, singer and songwriter Jez Lowe has taken his songs of life in his native North East England to audiences across the world, sometimes solo, sometimes with his band The Bad Pennies, and sometimes in a variety of collaborative and commissioned musical enterprises, all of which have made him one of the most hard-working and popular acoustic/folk artists of the present day. As well as his own performances and tours around the globe, featuring Jez accompanying himself on guitar, cittern, mandolin and harmonica, Jez’s songs also travel independently, thanks to cover versions by the likes of Fairport Convention, The Dubliners, Cherish The Ladies, The Tannahill Weavers, The McCalmans, Bob Fox, The Black Family, The Clancys and scores more folk acts around the world. September 16 2013 After Flodden Commemoration and CoronationIn the 500th anniversary year of the Battle of Flodden which saw the devastating loss of James IV visit Stirling Castle to hear reflections on what went wrong for the Scots on that fateful day. Following the defeat, Scotland faced an uncertain future but placed their hopes in the country’s new King. Join us on this special anniversary weekend as we commemorate the battle and mark the crowning of James V which took place in the Chapel Royal of the castle. Sat 21 and Sun 22 September Wendy Weatherby and Friends at stirling folk clubSince graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1983, Wendy’s interest in jazz and folk music has led her to play and sing at festivals throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and the former Soviet Union. She has worked and recorded with many top Scottish musicians including Hamish Moore, Billy Jackson, The Pearlfishers, Michael Marra and Phil Cunningham and has two solo albums to her credit. September 23 2013 Colum Sands at stirling folk clubColum Sands is a universal storyteller who draws on a long Irish tradition of poetic musicality to weave songs for the world. Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often humorous details of life. His work in radio and studio production earned him the Living Tradition Award for services to Folk and Traditional Music. Colum has also produced countless albums for traditional singers and songwriters September 23 2013 What's on around Stirling in OctoberHaggerdash at Stirling Folk ClubHAGGERDASH continue to be a popular Folk Band and are in demand for a variety of venues. Over the years they have performed at Orkney, Marymass, Crawfordjohn, Lomond and Tinto Folk Festivals as well as Portsoy International Boat Festival and Edinburgh Festival. They are also regular visitors to Ballerup Music Festival in Denmark. The band are also regular performers at Folk Clubs throughout Scotland as well as being in demand for Corporate events and Tourist venues. The main aim of HAGGERDASH is to provide an evening of fun and music. October 7 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday October 12 50 Years Of Stirling Folk Club - A celebrationCelebrating 50 years of Stirling Folk Club. Special night on Saturday 12th October 2013 with Dervish, Archie Fisher and Chapter Four. October 12 2013 Stirling Folk Club SessionOctober 14 2013 Stirling Folk Club AGMOctober 21 2013 Tarneybackle at Stirling Folk ClubTarneybackle was formed in the year 2000 in the village of Blackford, Perthshire. The group’s material is mostly from the Scottish tradition and is a blend of strong vocal harmonies with a wide range of instruments. The trio’s interpretation and presentation of Scots song has brought them praise from reviewers, and a growing fan base from their extensive live performances and radio work. October 28 2013 What's on around Stirling in NovemberDrever McGuire and Young at Stirling Folk ClubThe band came together in early 2012. Ivan had worked with & known Frankie over a number of years and met Rich at a folk club in Scotland where they played together for the first time. Their music is an exciting & eclectic sound that encompasses a huge variety of musical influences from their individual backgrounds. Currently working on their debut album they are now booking dates to promote this in the UK, Europe & America. November 4 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday November 9 Celine Donoghue and Neil Sturgeon at Stirling Folk ClubNovember 11 2013 Allan Taylor at Stirling Folk ClubAllan is considered to be one of the music scene’s great guitarists, creating during his stage performance a distinctive rich and mellow sound, and with a voice that speaks of a life-time of travel he can make each song a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar. His songs have an integrity that tell you they come from something real, where characters come to life as people you know and places become as familiar as if you had been there. When this happens, you know it’s an Allan Taylor concert. November 18 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday November 23 What's on around Stirling in DecemberStirling Folk Club Christmas PartyAllan is considered to be one of the music scene’s great guitarists, creating during his stage performance a distinctive rich and mellow sound, and with a voice that speaks of a life-time of travel he can make each song a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar. His songs have an integrity that tell you they come from something real, where characters come to life as people you know and places become as familiar as if you had been there. When this happens, you know it’s an Allan Taylor concert. December 2 2013 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday December 14 Stirling Farmers MarketOutstanding range of superb produce – get the local taste Where else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made? Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety – continental and traditional recipes including sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and butter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care products, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month saturday December 21 | |||
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