WHAT ' S ON 25th- 27th JULY
25-Jul-2013 JOHN GRAY CENTRE: 2.30-3.30pm Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200 Creepy House crafts- This summer’ s library Reading Challenge theme‘ Creepy House‘, and today we’ re hosting a special day of‘ Creepy House crafts’! Come to the Star Room to get crafty and creepy, and see what you can make to give the folks back home the chills( mmmwa-haha-ha-ha!) Suitable for children aged 8 to 12.- www. johngraycentre. org
25-Jul-2013 FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH: 8pm 13 / 29 Nicolson Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE THE THREE BS: BARBER, BILK & BALL- From the boom of the 50’ s and 60s to today, the undisputed kings of traditional jazz in Britain have been Ball, Barber and Bilk.- www. edtheatres. com
25-Jul-2013 BRUNTON THEATRE: 7.30pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 Temperance Seven- Celebrate Musselburgh Festival in style with The Temperance Seven. The band first hit the top of the charts in 1961 and had a string of chart successes: You › re Driving Me Crazy, Home in Pasadena, The Charleston, Hard Hearted Hannah and The Black Bottom.- Tickets £ 16(£ 14)
26-Jul-2013 until 27-Jul-2013 BORDER UNION SHOWGROUND Border Union Showground KELSO BORDER UNION SHOW 2013( 200th ANNUAL SHOW)- Traditionally the annual Show is held on the last Friday and Saturday of July each year in Springwood Park, forty-six acres of parkland on the outskirts of Kelso.- www. buas. org
26-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 7.30pm( 2hrs 30) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Guid Crack: Bothy Blethers- In days gone by when the unmarried farm workers stayed in a communal bothy they would gather in the evenings, after a hard day’ s work, to share songs, music and stories.- By donation( suggest £ 3)
26-Jul-2013 QUEEN’ S HALL: 8.30pm 87-89 Clerk Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE 01316683456 Red Stripe Band + Dom and the Ikos- A great night of blues and boogie woogie. Festival favourite Red Stripe and his seven- piece band are back with another rollicking night of boogie woogie, blues, jump jive, swing, and rock‘ n’ roll.- www. thequeenshall. net
26-Jul-2013 until 28-Jul-2013 HOWDEN PARK CENTRE Howden LIVINGSTON 01506 433634 Sleeping Beauty- Expect sing-along songs, slapstick, mystery and a magical Christmas show like no other!- www. howdenparkcentre. co. uk
26-Jul-2013 until 28-Jul-2013 HOWDEN PARK CENTRE Howden LIVINGSTON 01506 433634 The Singing Kettle- Rumble in the Jungle- Anya joins Gary and Kevin in the new look Singing Kettle line-up, as all three set off on their greatest ever adventure- Deep into the undergrowth for ‹ Rumble in the Jungle ›.- www. howdenparkcentre. co. uk
26-Jul-2013 HOWDEN PARK CENTRE Howden LIVINGSTON 01506 433634 Carol Laula- With seven albums under her belt, Carol Laula has stirred critics to describe her as « Scotland › s leading singer-songwriter » and « an undeniably passionate and whole-hearted singer »- www. howdenparkcentre. co. uk
26-Jul-2013 BEECRAIGS COUNTRY PARK: 10am & 11.45am LINLITHGOW 01506 844516 Archery- Every Friday from 5th July to 9th August 2013( Archery only on 5th and 12th July) Suitable for anyone 8 years old and above( under 12s must be accompanied by an adult).
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27-Jul-2013 until 28-Jul-2013 HOPETOUN HOUSE. EDINBURGH SOUTH QUEENSFERRY 0131 331 2451 The Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Town and Country Fair- The Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Town and Country Fair is a spectacular two-day event set in the stunning grounds of Hopetoun House in South Queensferry.- www. hopetoun. co. uk
27-Jul-2013 QUEEN’ S HALL: 8.30pm 87-89 Clerk Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE 01316683456 Fred Wesley & the New JBs- The Godfather of Funk and Soul and musical director of the James Brown Band during its heyday, Fred Wesley is Mr Funky.- www. thequeenshall. net
27-Jul-2013 SEVEN STORIES: 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm 30 Lime St NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 0845 271 0777 Ernest, Augustus and Friends at The Biscuit Factory- Are you feeling brave? Join Seven Stories at The Biscuit Factory and go on a WILD adventure as we celebrate everything we love about Catherine Rayner.- www. sevenstories. org. uk
27-Jul-2013 FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH: 8pm 13 / 29 Nicolson Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE MUD MORGANFIELD BAND & STEVEY HAY’ S SHADES OF BLUE- Muddy Waters’ eldest son has got a new band together and taken the blues world by storm. Amazingly, he sounds just like his father, and the band play his classic hits.- www. edtheatres. com
27-Jul-2013 OUT OF THE BLUE( DRILL HALL): 10am- 3pm 36 Dalmeny Street EDINBURGH LEITH 0131 555 7102 Out of the Blue Flea Market- Rummage for treasures at the monthly Out of the Blue Flea Market. Over 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books, bric-a-brac and so much more. Treat yourself to delicious coffee and cake at the Drill Hall Arts Cafe.- Free Entry- outoftheblue. org. uk
27-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 11am( 1hr) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 The Story Kist: Inclusive Storytelling- All Ages Rain or shine come and enjoy some sunny stories with storytellers Ailie Finlay and Marie Louise Cochrane.- £ 5 per child
27-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 2pm( 2hr 30mins) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Fairies, Goblins & Giants- Ages 6-10yrs It’ s the Giant’ s birthday but his cook can’ t find the key to the chest which holds the magic Clootie Dumpling Cloth. Come and help search for the key and meet some fairies and goblins along the way!- £ 8 per child
27-Jul-2013 CATHEDRAL LANE,( NEAR JOHN LEWIS) Cathedral Lane EDINBURGH BROUGHTON St Mary’ s Market- Outside St Mary › s Metropolitan Cathedral, top of Broughton Street. A small local market with a big personality offering hot food, fresh produce and gifts.- www. edinburghmarkets. co. uk
27-Jul-2013 until 28-Jul-2013 TRAQUAIR HOUSE: 11am-6pm Traquair House INNERLEITHEN 01896 830323 Traquair Fair 2013- Traquair Fair set in the magical grounds of Scotland’ s Oldest Inhabited House is one of the best family events in Scotland with a superb range of entertainment for all ages.- www. traquair. co. uk
27-Jul-2013 EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE The Coach House KIRKLISTON 0131 333 5001 Cookery Course: Indian- Our Panic Free Entertaining days are suitable for both the keen amateur and the complete beginner – we can cater for all levels of experience. Themed Regional days, such as French, Italian, etc aim to introduce flavours and ingredients from those regions and are suitable for all skill levels.- www. esfw. com
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