LISTINGS DAYS OUT
_ 3’ r‘ . . {ii} . ‘ *‘r J. l FIELD SPORTS FAIR Sat 3/Sun 4, 10am-6pm. Kailzie estate and gardens, by Peebles. £4 (£1). Serious huntin’, shootin’ and tishin’ activity with a spot of talconry thrown in tor good measure. The trade stands will be out in force and there should be lots of entertainment of a less volatile nature including a go-kart circuit, mini quad bikes and a rural crafts marquee.
coloured Morris 1.000.0005.
I RIDING OF THE MARGHES Sun ll. 12.30pm. Biggar. Horseback inspection of the old Burgh boundaries. It’s about eighteen miles of open countryside and should take six hours.
I SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES Sat 3. 10am—5pm. Hannah Park. Shotts. £2 (£1).
Putters of shot get down to Shorts! The West of Scotland Pipe Band
Championships and the Strathclyde
_ Highland Dancing championships are
among the added attractions.
I STONEHOUSE BIKE HIKE Wed 14.
. 7—9pm. Assemble Memorial Parik.
. Millheugh Road. Stonehouse. Free. A nine-mile cycle along the quiet country
‘ roads with the Clyde and Avon Valleys project.
i I STRATHAVEN GALA DAY Sat 10. noon.
George Allan Park. Strathaven. Gala day
with stalls. fair. kids events. crags race
and more.
THE VIKINGS: A FLORAL SAGA Sat 3.
10am—9pm/Sun 4. 10am—7pm. The
' Marquee. Largs Promenade. 50p. Vikings
5 are the chosen theme of the Cunninghame
: Festival‘s first celebration of the floral art. Thor and Odin. the countries of the Viking Empire and burning long ships are just
some of the subjects that could inspire the arrangements in this open floral art competition.
I DRUMPELLIER COUNTRY FAYRE Sun I l. noon 4.30pm. l)rumpellier Country Park. Townhead Road. Coatbridge. Free. No car parking at the Visitors Centre. but parking and free transport from Mosspark Road. 'l‘ownhead. An action-packed day of family events for kids of all ages. Top treat for adult cynics must be the kids ‘l-Igg Catch and Throw‘ competition. Presumably the eggs won't be hard-boiled as they might harm the poor wee mites. Eggsellent! Elsewhere you can try archery. displays by the Northumbria Falconry Club. skydiving (at approximately 3.30pm). a display by the local model yacht club and a megga assortment of activities and displays.
I HARTHILL, CHILDRENS GALA DAY Sat 10. Harri—4.30pm. Harthill Public Park. Harthill. Free. Fancy dress procession through the village from llam. crowing of; the Gala Queen at 1pm. followed by kids‘ sports events. Golden Lion l'reel‘all parachute display team. Didimen football and Highland Dancing in the afternoon. I MORRIS MINOR RALLY Sun ll. noon. Calder 'len Country Park. Strathaven Road. ast Kilbride. 013552 36644. Remember the Moggy Minor? Over 100 of the UK‘s answer to the Beetle and the 2CV meet up at the annual rally of the Scottish Morris Minor Driver's club. There might even be one of the rare lilac
I CROOUET AT ABERDOUR Every Sunday in June, 2.30pm. Aberdour Castle, Aber our, Fite. £1.50 (75p). Members at the Scottish Croquet Association demonstrate the tun and tactics of this ancient game. Visitors will also have an opportunity to swing their mallets. This 14th century castle and gardens is open daily 9.30am—6pm (Sunday: 2-6pm). A gallery on the tirst tloor gives an idea ot how it was turnished at the time.
DINGWALL, ROSS & CROMARTY
THE The 14th HIGHLAND HIGHLAND TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL er'elC bE?LtAVF FLEADH CTUIL, BHAILE CHAIL ‘LbVDLUOMVr 30 June, 1 a: 2 July 1995 Hlellri [21MB
0 Friday 30th The INCREDIBLE FLING BAND (as seen on BBC TV Hamish MacBeth) 8.30pm dance in Dingwall Town Hall £6.
0 Saturday lst MARTIN HAYES renowned fiddler from County Clare, Ireland. Masterclass £7 on Saturday pm & in concert with CEILIDH IN THE KITCHEN (Hamish & Maggie Moore. Ishbell MacAskill. Mairi Campbell. Dave Francis 4» step dancers) 7.30pm £7.
THE SPORTING PADDIES open session
Sat lst 9pm Royal Hotel, free.
0 Sunday 2nd The SMOKING STONE BAND from Orkney. JIM HUNTER from Glenuig FEISTY BESOMS Easter Ross women's singing group 7.30pm £6 in Royal Hotel.
0 ACCOMODATION: details from Ross 8r Comarty Tourist Board. North Kessock Tel. 01463. 731505.
0 TICKETS: from Maitland Music. George St. Dingwall from lst June. Tel. 01349 863191. Cheques payable to the Highland Traditional Music Festival. Concessions 20%
(all info correct at time of printing).
0 INFORMATION: General. Rob Gibson.
Tel. 01349 830388 or Fax 830599. Masterclass & Workshops. Chrissie Stewart. Tel. 01463 703509
Subsidised by the Scottish Arts Council and assisted by Ross & Comarty District Council
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netball shetland ponies face painting carnival rides pipe 8. brass band competition
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