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| What's On In June | |||
| Lys Hansen Exhibition: Relatively Closer | |||
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STIRLING ARTIST HOLDS MAJOR EXHIBITION
The University of Stirling is delighted to be exhibiting Relatively Closer, the work of the internationally famous Scottish artist, Lys Hansen. Lys Hansen, who is based in Blairlogie, was born in Falkirk and brought up in Alloa during the war. She came to prominence as a dynamic and challenging figurative painter in the early 1980s, before the emergence of the New Glasgow Boys: Howson, Campbell, Currie and Wisniewski. The Relatively Closer exhibition will range from some of her earliest works through to works that Lys showed last year in Relatively Close, her major exhibition at Bornholms Kunstmuseum in Denmark. Lys Hansen has had a long association with the University and its outstanding Art Collection, and in fact the University first acquired one of her works, Boatmaker’s Fishgarden, in 1968 when the Collection was just starting. Jane Cameron, Curator of the University of Stirling Art Collection, said: ”While preparing for this exhibition I have been pleased to get to know Lys, not only as an artist based close to the University in Blairlogie but as someone who regularly shares her passion for art with the community.” For eighteen years over the 1970s and 1980s while bringing up her two boys, Lys ran the annual Crowsteps in Blairlogie, a month long summer festival of arts and crafts with the work of scores of visiting artists such as William Gillies, Jack Knox, Ian Mackenzie Smith, Will McLean, Willie Rodger, George Wyllie, Barbara Rae and Neil Dallas Brown. In 1985 a major scholarship from the Scottish Arts Council afforded her the time and opportunity to work in Berlin, and ever since that time she has had a continuing dialogue with that extraordinary city. The themes of war, reconstruction and forgiveness inform much of the paintings and drawings.She taught in Alloa and at Falkirk College but her salvation has always been her painting. Her “white painted studio” in Braco is full of her colourful and explosive images. The exhibition continues until 10 July, open seven days a week in the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA. Admission is free. | |||
| The exhibition continues until 10 July open seven days a week in the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling Admission is free | |||
| Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Stirling Castle | |||
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MOZART Symphony No 29 Austrian virtuoso Alexander Janiczek directs the Scottish Chamber Orchestrafrom the violin in a spell-binding evening of music from Central Europe. At the heart of the programme is Dvorák’s lively Czech Suite, whose warmth and emotion conveys the essence of the composer’s homeland.It is coupled with two landmark works by Mozart - Symphony No 29, written when the composer was just seventeen and the Sinfonia Concertante in which Janiczek shares the honours with the SCO’s outstanding Principal Viola Jane Atkins. For more information on the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, visit www.sco.org.uk. | |||
| Thursday 4 June Adult £16.00 Child£5.00 Concession£13.00 | |||
| Help is at hand for maps event | |||
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Stirling Council Countryside Team is offering anyone interested a chance to get to grips with basic map reading. With summer here it’s time to get out and explore the countryside, although maps can be a great resource and perfect for helping you discover new paths they can at times be a bit daunting if you haven’t used them before. Come and join Stirling Council Countryside Team and Active Stirling on Sunday 7 June between 1 and 4pm at the MacRobert Arts Centre on Stirling University campus to have a go. This will be an informal drop-in event for beginners, just turn up and try your new skills at finding your way around the site. Maps will be provided and the event is free. Community Paths leaflets will also be available to take away for you to try using after the event. Everyone is welcome; a responsible adult must accompany under 16s. For more information, please telephone 01786 443482 during office hours. There is a regular bus service from Stirling to Stirling University. From the Stirling Council website. | |||
| Sunday 7 June between 1 and 4pm MacRobert Arts Centre on Stirling University campus Free event | |||
| Strathendrick Film Society | |||
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Slumdog Millionaire
To help raise funds for our film-making project 'Kirk', we are showing Slumdog Millionaire in the Theatre of Balfron High School at 7.30 pm on Friday 12 June. The theatre has a 21 foot screen. Tickets cost £5 and will be available from the committee members and Balfron Library. A coach will pick up in surrounding villages, subject to 20 booking, with Joan Macpherson on 449253 between noon and 7 pm Monday-Friday only (coach cost £5).
Coach picks up:
New members welcome.
Strathendrick Film Society based in rural West Stirlingshire, is in its fourth year and gives you the chance to see blockbuster movies as well as entertaining and unusual films from all over the world in Balfron Campus theatre. | |||
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Friday 12 June Balfron High School | |||
| Stirling Farmers' Market | |||
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Scottish Association of Farmers Markets A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. The market is currently located in the pedestrian area of the town centre and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations and has a splendid family atmosphere, well supported by the locals. 2nd Saturday of each month at Port Street, Stirling from 10am to 3pm. | |||
| Saturday 13 June 10am - 3pm Port Street, Stirling Tel: 01877 330151 or email: kilmahog@aol.com for details | |||
| Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers | |||
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What: Ringing Presentations Dunblane Cathedral begin a new group for children in primary 4 every year in February, and in this, their first public performance the group of 8-year-olds will mesmerise and delight with how much they have learned about music notation, rhythms and performance skills. The 9-11-year-olds will follow with lively performances of "Pogo Stick Boogie" and "Road Bumps", fun original pieces by US composer Kirtsy Mitchell. The high school group will show off their versatility with upbeat arrangements of contemporary praise songs. And the two adult groups will show just how versatile and entertaining a handbell ensemble can be with a mix of well-known music and contemporary original compositions, including the theme tune from Hollywood blockbuster Titanic. This is the 32nd Anniversary Annual Presentation Evening of all the handbell groups in Dunblane Cathedral. Each of the performances will be interspersed with some background information about the groups and presentations to ringers. The performances will be followed by refreshments in the hall. Admission is free though donations will be very welcome. Handbell ringing is a highly cooperative performing art. A handbell ensemble is akin to a living piano, with each of eleven ringers taking responsibility for several notes. Treble ringers may hold as many as four bells in their hands at one time, while bass ringers use their whole bodies to move 8-pound bronze bells with rhythmic precision. Ringers combine synchronised aerobic movement with musical energy to create what might be described as a larger-than-life and highly visual musical box. DUNBLANE CATHEDRAL HANDBELL RINGERS www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk own and perform on Scotland's largest sets of handbell instruments. Since formation in 1977 Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers have made 15 television appearances, 22 radio broadcasts, travelled over 35,000 miles throughout the UK to give over 650 performances from Exeter to Inverness, won the only UK-wide competition open to all 1000 handbell groups in the UK, shared stages with 14 well-known orchestras, bands or choirs, performed in 9 different countries, produced 3 commercial recordings and been featured on those of 2 other groups, and raised many thousands of pounds for numerous charities. They have been selected to perform at national showcase concerts of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain on 4 occasions, performed in 5 international symposia, organised 4 Scottish Festivals, hosted 25 overseas groups, organised 19 seminars, supported the formation of 75 handbell groups in Scotland, and organised 4 residential ringing weeks for ringers from around the world. Notable performance venues have included Scotland's major concert venues such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Edinburgh's Usher Hall, Glasgow City Hall, and Dundee's Caird Hall. FREE Admission (donations invited) www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk handbells@dunblanecathedral.org.uk | |||
| Sunday 14 June 2009 at 7.30pm Dunblane Cathedral, The Cross, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0AQ Telephone: 01786 825387 www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk handbells@dunblanecathedral.org.uk | |||
| US IVEY RINGERS IN CONCERT | |||
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What: US IVEY RINGERS IN CONCERT On Wednesday 24th June the American teenage handbell ensemble The Ivey Ringers of First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, will present a free concert in Dunblane Cathedral at 7.30pm. This energetic 10-member ensemble performs on 5 octaves of handbells and handchimes and is directed by Becky Puster. They have performed widely both in the USA, Canada, Puerto Rica as well as across Europe. The programme will include an exciting mix of classics, traditional melodies and contemporary music. A concert not to be missed! Admission to the concert will be free, with donations invited. Handbell ringing is a highly cooperative performing art. A handbell ensemble is akin to a living piano, with each ringer taking responsibility for a range of notes. Treble ringers may hold as many as four bells in their hands at one time, while bass ringers use their whole bodies to move 8-pound bronze bells with rhythmic precision. Ringers combine synchronised aerobic movement with musical energy to create what might be described as a larger-than-life and highly visual musical box. FREE Admission (donations invited) www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk handbells@dunblanecathedral.org.uk | |||
| Wednesday 24 June 2009 at 7.30pm Dunblane Cathedral, The Cross, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0AQ Telephone: 01786 825387 www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk handbells@dunblanecathedral.org.uk | |||
| Hunt the Haggis | |||
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Help the Countryside Rangers hunt for a most elusive Scottish mammal.
Stirling Ranger Service | |||
| Sunday 28 June Meet outside the Wallace Monument Visitor Centre | |||
| What's On In July | |||
| Lys Hansen Exhibition: Relatively Closer | |||
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STIRLING ARTIST HOLDS MAJOR EXHIBITION
The University of Stirling is delighted to be exhibiting Relatively Closer, the work of the internationally famous Scottish artist, Lys Hansen. Lys Hansen, who is based in Blairlogie, was born in Falkirk and brought up in Alloa during the war. She came to prominence as a dynamic and challenging figurative painter in the early 1980s, before the emergence of the New Glasgow Boys: Howson, Campbell, Currie and Wisniewski. The Relatively Closer exhibition will range from some of her earliest works through to works that Lys showed last year in Relatively Close, her major exhibition at Bornholms Kunstmuseum in Denmark. Lys Hansen has had a long association with the University and its outstanding Art Collection, and in fact the University first acquired one of her works, Boatmaker’s Fishgarden, in 1968 when the Collection was just starting. Jane Cameron, Curator of the University of Stirling Art Collection, said: ”While preparing for this exhibition I have been pleased to get to know Lys, not only as an artist based close to the University in Blairlogie but as someone who regularly shares her passion for art with the community.” For eighteen years over the 1970s and 1980s while bringing up her two boys, Lys ran the annual Crowsteps in Blairlogie, a month long summer festival of arts and crafts with the work of scores of visiting artists such as William Gillies, Jack Knox, Ian Mackenzie Smith, Will McLean, Willie Rodger, George Wyllie, Barbara Rae and Neil Dallas Brown. In 1985 a major scholarship from the Scottish Arts Council afforded her the time and opportunity to work in Berlin, and ever since that time she has had a continuing dialogue with that extraordinary city. The themes of war, reconstruction and forgiveness inform much of the paintings and drawings.She taught in Alloa and at Falkirk College but her salvation has always been her painting. Her “white painted studio” in Braco is full of her colourful and explosive images. The exhibition continues until 10 July, open seven days a week in the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA. Admission is free. | |||
| The exhibition continues until 10 July open seven days a week in the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling Admission is free | |||
| SUMMER 2009 HIGHLAND DANCING AND PIPE BAND PERFORMANCES | |||
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Stirling Castle Esplanade 7.15-8.15pm Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys. | |||
| Every Tuesday in July and August Stirling Castle Esplanade 7.15 to 8.15pm FREE ADMISSION (Voluntary Donations) | |||
| The Moscow State Circus | |||
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Leganda - ‘Once in a life time’ The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with this once in a life time opportunity to see this award winning show LEGENDA. Bringing with it a huge cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers. Many of the critically acclaimed acts are pushing the boundary of human physical ingenuity to its limits. However this time the greatest show on earth has had a face lift and been revolutionised. The worlds most famous circus collides with the legendary Russian folklore figure Rasputin to create a sensational show that combines contemporary and classical circus at it’s very best. The newly devised show includes - The Didyk, a double Russian swing troupe acrobatically catapulting themselves high into the big top & across the ring. Gregory's Girls suspended in mid-air on floating silks. Doctorovs unbelievable Human Statues and breathtaking balancing action which defy gravity and the laws of physics. Bortnikova body twisting contortionists. Award-winning clowns,Valik & Valerik, who have perfected the art of slapstick and Buster Keeton style cunning capers. Kvlividze Troupe on the rotating Wheel of death and The unbelievable crossbow act of The Popazovs, you will see a wife shoot an apple off her husbands head from 7 simultaneous crossbows. All hosted by Andre Voronin as Rasputin. FIND OUT MORE about
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| Saturday 4th July- 7.45pm only Sunday 5th and Monday 6th July - 2pm and 5pm King's Park Stirling | |||
| Monumental Clear Up | |||
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Contact Stirling Ranger Service | |||
| Sunday 5 July 12 noon – 3pm Meet at the Wallace Monument Visitor Centre | |||
| Stirling Farmers' Market | |||
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Scottish Association of Farmers Markets A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. The market is currently located in the pedestrian area of the town centre and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations and has a splendid family atmosphere, well supported by the locals. 2nd Saturday of each month at Port Street, Stirling from 10am to 3pm. | |||
| Saturday 11 July 10am - 3pm Port Street, Stirling Tel: 01877 330151 or email: kilmahog@aol.com for details | |||
| Good Dog! | |||
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Celebrating our four-legged friends and their well behaved owners.
Contact Stirling Ranger Service | |||
| Sunday 12 July 10am - 2pm Plean Country Park | |||
| Alva Highland Games 2009 | |||
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The Alva Highland Games has been taking place since the 19th century and in 2006 celebrated its 150th gathering. It continues to be characterised by sports, including the "heavy" events, and the celebration of local culture - from whisky to bagpipes and tartans. The "heavy" events, in addition to the track and field, include those in which large men in tartan sweat profusely as they hurl large objects as far as they can: shots (which are putt), hammers (which are thrown) and cabers (which are tossed). For teams of heavies there is a five-a-side tug-of-war competition. Then there are the more artistic activities - Scottish dancing and both solo and massed bagpiping. Alva also hosts the Scottish 3200 metre cycle race championship and the British 800 metre championship footrace, while the Hill Race to the top of the Ochils is unique to these Games.
Adult Entry - £5.00 | |||
| Saturday 11 July 12.30pm Johnstone Park, Alva, Scotland | |||
| Stirling Highland Games 2009 | |||
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Chieftain
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| Sunday 12 July 11.30 to 5.30 (Gates open from 11.00) Bannockburn Heritage Centre or Bridgehaugh Tel: 07788 893600 | |||
| Stirling Oxfam Book Auction | |||
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We are holding a Rare and Interesting Book Auction within our premises at 79, Murray Place, Stirling on 16th July at 5.00p.m. This will encompass books from our Edinburgh and Perth Bookshops as well as Stirling. Oxfam are holding a Book Fest from the 4th July until 17th July and we are trying to raise our profile within the second hand book market.A warm welcome is extended to anyone interested in books and it should be a fun night. Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. | |||
| Thursday 16th July at 5.00p.m. | |||
| Carronbridge Summer Fest | |||
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17/18/19th July
Starts Friday 17th July
Saturday 18th July
From 1pm
Late afternoon /Evening Live Music on most of the afternoon until late
Sunday Morning
Camping and caravans welcome | |||
| 17/18/19th July Carronbridge Hotel Carronvalley Denny Stirling Stirlingshire Tel 01324 823459 to book camping or for enquiries | |||
| Big Bug Hunt! | |||
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Free family fun. Learn about butterflies, bees and other bugs.
Contact Stirling Ranger Service | |||
| Saturday 25 July 1 - 4pm Meet at Plean Country Park Car Park. | |||
| Dunedin Dancers at Stirling Castle | |||
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The Dunedin Dancers are pleased to return to Stirling Castle for the final performance of their 20th International Folk Dance Festival. Over 100 dancers and musicians from Germany, Slovenia, Norway and their Scottish hosts will present a lively and colourful display in the Queen Anne Garden. | |||
| Saturday 25 July 1:30 pm - 3:30pm Admission to the event is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle. Adult £8.32 Child £4.16 Concession £6.36 | |||
| The Upbeat Beatles | |||
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The nearest you're going to get to the real thing. It is 1963 and at this point in their career, The Beatles are rockin'. There isn't a band to touch them. After all the grueling one nighters in Liverpool and the long residences in Hamburg, the hard work is finally paying off and they blow the audience away with their sound - a fabulous cocktail of early Motown, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll and original material! It is this sound that The Upbeat Beatles re-create. Raw powerhouse vocals, breathtaking harmonies and punchy tight musicianship - and in the world of Beatles tribute bands, there isn't a band to touch them! Tickets £15 & £13 Conc. | |||
| Friday 31 July 7.30pm The Albert Halls, Stirling Tickets £12/£10 Box office: 01786 473544 or online at www.webstertheatre.co.uk | |||
| What's On In August | |||
| SUMMER 2009 HIGHLAND DANCING AND PIPE BAND PERFORMANCES | |||
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Stirling Castle Esplanade 7.15-8.15pm Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys. | |||
| Every Tuesday in August Stirling Castle Esplanade 7.15 to 8.15pm FREE ADMISSION (Voluntary Donations) | |||
| Water and Woodland Weirdies | |||
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Explore the watery world of pond dipping and meet the weird, wonderful creatures of the woodland - butterflies, bees and other bugs.
Contact Stirling Ranger Service | |||
| Sunday 2 August 1 - 3pm Meet at the composting site, Burnside Wood, Kippen. | |||
| Bridge of Allan Highland Games 2009 | |||
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Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, hosts its annual games every August. Clansmen gather to compete in various strength-testing events, known as the "heavy" sports, while the Scottish dancing and piping competitions are more genteel. | |||
| Sunday 3 August Gates 9am : Games 11am Cost: £6; children and concessions £2 Bridge of Allan Games Park For general enquiries - Registered Office: 46 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4QP | |||
| Stirling Farmers' Market | |||
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Scottish Association of Farmers Markets A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. The market is currently located in the pedestrian area of the town centre and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations and has a splendid family atmosphere, well supported by the locals. 2nd Saturday of each month at Port Street, Stirling from 10am to 3pm. | |||
| Saturday 8 August 10am - 3pm Port Street, Stirling Tel: 01877 330151 or email: kilmahog@aol.com for details | |||
| What's On In September | |||
| Return of the Legends | |||
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Stirling Castle, 19 September 2009, 20 September 2009 Following the success of this inaugural event last year, this expanded event gives visitors to chance to meet the most famous icons of Scotland’s history, including Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. In addition, meet some other notorious characters, including The Doomster -Scotland’s most infamous executioner. Admission to the event is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle. | |||
| Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 12 noon – 4.00 p.m. each day. Admission to the event is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle. Adult £9.00 Child £4.50 Concession £7.00 | |||
| What's On In October | |||
| What's On In November | |||
| What's On In December | |||
| Christmas Past & Present: 500 years of Christmas | |||
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Stirling Castle, 6 December 2009 Enjoy one of the most original Christmas events this year, as a series of amusing, entertaining and informative shows tell how the celebration of Christmas evolved from the 16th to the 21st century. Find out about the time when Christmas was banned! Admission to the event is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle. | |||
| Sunday 6 December 12.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. each day. Admission to the event is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle. Adult £9.00 Child £4.50 Concession £7.00 | |||
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