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Workshops
Voicebeat Multicultural Singing Group lzyery 'l‘hu. 'l‘he Annexe. ‘)a Stewany lllc Street. l’ttnlcls. (T7947 737|S7 7 l5 Upni. £3.50. Voices of the world unite at this singing group with an international llayour. .\'o audition necessary. lainail yoiccbcaH" giiiail.coiii liir tlclalls.
Tchai Ovna Knitting Circle liy cry 'l‘liu 'lchai ()yiia. I60 I)canston “me. 04‘) 7258. Split. l'rcc (iet kiiitliiig to the soiiiid ol liyc music.
Drop in Meditation Tasters l'.\ei‘y \Vcd. (ilasgow lltlddllist (l‘lltfc‘. 52‘) Saiicliichall Street. 3 33 0524. I230 lpm. £2. And i'clax.
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Food & Drink
Sue Lawrence ('irciis (ale. l5 North West (‘ircus Place. 220 0333. 7pm. l'ii'cc. 'l'lic swim/i Kilr'lir'ri author has tray ellcd the country seeking out its finest produce for her new book. A ('mrl. 'y 'Iiiirr a]
Si (ll/(HUI. Join her as she gi\cs a demonstration and signs copies.
Talks
Discovering North Britain: Early Maps Of Scotland National Library of Scotland. (icol'gc IV Bridge. 226 455l. 7pm. l‘t‘cc. ticlsctcd. l’ctcl‘ Barber. head of map collections at the British Library. outlines some of the maps in their collection ll'oilt way back ill the lhtll century.
Robin Hanbury-Tenison: The 70 Great Journeys in History Lecture Theatre. Royal Botanic (iardens. lnyei‘leith Row. 552 7l7l. 7.30pm. £7 tiiieiiibci‘s £5l. 'l‘lie explorer. writer and founder of Sun iyal International celebrates the romance and thrill of has el. Joint lecture with the Roy al Scottish (ieograpliical Society.
Workshops
Ron Mueck: Experimental Drawing (‘loi'e liducatioii (‘entre. National (iallery of Scotland. 'l'llc Mound. 624 6200.
5 7.30pm. £8 (£6l. Workshop using sculptural techniques with artist Rachel ()‘Neill. based on the current Rmi .‘llllt’t'k exhibition.
Food & Drink
Chocolate Connoisseur Evenings ('oco of Brunstlield. Bruntsl'ield. 223 4526. 7.30 S.30pm. £l0. Learn about how chocolate is made. taste a \ai‘iety of sublime samples. and learn fiy e sensory tests to detect the superior chocolate bar. Booking essential.
Activities & Events
* Army Assault Course Challenge l)reghoi'n Barracks. Redford Road. 66] 9287. £l0. Release your inner army recruit on Dreghorn's assault course at this group eyent to raise funds for the 'l'histle Foundation. limail eyentsta‘thistle.org.uk for details.
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Bethany Walk For Homelessness 2006 Various \eiiues. 625 5320. Times yary. £l0. (‘hoose from a 3 mile fainin walk or a more ady‘enturous I 1 mile yersion to raise money for the homelessness charity.
Activmes & Events
Styletrial Battle Session The Bongo Club. Moray Home. 37 Holyrood Road. 558 7604. 2—6pm. £2. Show off your 8-
boy /B-girl nioycs. l-ollowed by .i conijx-tition with l)Js from 4pm Spectators welcome
Talks
Voices in the Garden Royal Botanic (iarden t'l‘eaching Labi. lnyerlcith Row. 552 7l7l. 2 4pm. l‘rce. ticketed. lzspcrience one of the world’s great botanic gardens on this tour for y isually impaired people. ('all 248 2983 or email
ihotisem rgbc.org.uk to book.
Wednesday 27
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Try Dive Queen Margaret (‘ollegc. ('lcrwood "Terrace. 0500 947202
0pm l0pni. £l0. (heck out what lile is like beneath the surface In a taster lesson with the British Sub Aqua (‘lub Minimum age IX.
Thursday 28
Activities 8 Events
What To Wear lidinburgh Zoo. ('orstorphine Road. 334 ‘)l7l. 7pm. £l5. (‘olotir Me Beautiftil image consultant (iillian ('aiiieron shows how to find clothing to suit your own style. Booking essential.
Activities & Events
The Guid Crack Club Wayerlcy Bar. I St Mary's Street. 556 957‘). 7.30pm. Suggested donation £3. lidinburgh's storytelling club launches its new season. Join in as a listener or teller in welcoming surroundings.
Saturday 30
Activities & Events
* Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2006 Various Venues. times yary. l’ree.
w w w .diiiii'sojmidaysorg.uk. (iet access to some of Scotland's most historic and extraordinary places which are not usually open to the public.
Fairs
By Leaves We Live: A Celebration Of Poetry And Art Magazines Scottish l’oetry Library. 5 ('richton's ('lose. (‘anongate. 557 2876. l lam 6pm. l-‘ree. A unique one-day fair with stalls. displays. short talks. poetry eyents and art maga/ine publishing.
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Maggie’s Building Life Walks Parade (ii'oiind. by Holyrood Palace. 330 260l. 9am. £ l0 (£5). Around 4000 people are expected to take part in these ten-mile walks. taking in the buildings that are pan of Doors ()pcn Day and raising funds for Maggie's Centres. to suppon those affected by cancer.
Activities & Events
Rangers Activity: Humungus Fungus Hopetouii House. Shore Road. South Queensferry. 33l245l. l0.30am— noon. £l. Learn about fruiting bodies.
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Spokes Sunday Hides Various yeiiues. 445 7073. Free. lixplore the Lothians on two wheels. It‘s nothing too strenuous but usually lasts around sey en hours. Meet outside the L'sher Hall on Lothian Road.
Food & Drink
Institute of Wines and Spirits: Ports of Quinta do Noval The Royal Scots Club. 30 .-\bercromby Place. 556 4270. 7.30pm. £5. .-\ tutored tasting led by Dan ('onnolly.
Wednesday 4
Talks Reshaping Edinburgh: Where Are
We Going? ()pcn Door. 420 Morningside Road. 447 9757. 10.30am. £1 The Morningside Jtistice and Peace (iroup returns with more moming talks. staning with (‘llr Donald Anderson,
Workshops
Writers’ Group North ladinburgli Ans ('enti‘e. l5a l’enny well ('oun. 3l5 2l5l. 6.45 h'l5pin, £4 (£2 £2.50). (iet together witli lcllow scribblers fortnightly. led by award-winning play w right Isabel Wright.
Thursday 5
Activities & Events
Behind the Scenes of the Botanlcs Royal Botanic (iarden. 20a lnyerleith Row. 552 7l7l. 4pm. l‘tc‘c‘ tlimited spacesi. Introducing the Herbarium. the Botanic (iarden‘s plant library of oy er two million specimens.
Talks
Islam and Art - An Introduction Royal .\liiseum. 2 (‘hanibers Street. 247 42 l‘). 2 3pm. Free. To coincide with the Beyond the I’rr/m'r' ll'u/ly exhibition. explore the principles of Islam through art with curator l)r l'lrike :\l-Khamis. Booking tidyiscd.
Ongoing Edinburgh
Activities & Events
Filmosophy liy'ei‘y‘ Sun. \'in('aflc. l l Mtlllrccs \Valls. 556 6066. 030an U6. Jim Mooney from lidinbiirgh l'niycrsity hosts these lilm and philosophy eyeniiigs. all washed down with a glass of l't'l'l'lll'l Brut.
Scottish Ouilt Championship 2006 Royal Highland (‘entrez Macrobert l’tly'ilions. Ingliston. 335 6200. Sat 30 Sep & Sun I ()ct. l0am 5pm; l0am 4.30pm. £7 (£2 £6). ()pen quilt-making competition with workshops, demonstrations and exhibitors.
Exhibitions
Architecture In Scotland 2004-2006: Defining Place RIAS (iallery. l5 Rutlaiid Square. 22‘) 7545. l'ntil Fri 20 Oct. Mon Fri 9am -5pm; Sat 30 Sep only. 9am lpm. Reyiew of Scottish architecture. featuring urban. suburban and rural architecture and landscape projects.
Birds of a Feather - Audubon in Edinburgh National Library of Scotland. (ieorge lV Bridge. 226 453l. l'ntil Sun l5 ()ct. l0am 5pm: 2 5pm. liree. His name foreyer linked with the l'SA's Bird Protection Society. this exhibition explores the work of great wildlife artist John James Audubon.
Soqotra: Land of the Dragon’s Blood Tree Royal Botanic (iarden. lixhibition llall. lnyerleith Row. 552 7l7l. l'ntil Sun 2‘) ()ct. |0am 5pm. l-‘rce. Major new exhibition exploring one of the world's most biologically diverse yet fragile island chains. described by some as the ‘(ialapagos of the Indian ()cean'. folio / series // book I series: Preview Scottish Poetry Library. 5 (‘ricliton's (lose. (‘anongate. 557 2876. Fri 2‘) Sep. 6.30 8.30pm. An advance look at this exhibition exploring the serial publishing of Alec l-‘inlay. Booking essential.
Food & Drink
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market livery Sat. (‘astle Terrace. 652 5940. 9am—2pm. More local. quality. ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Fungi Surgery with Professor Roy Watling Mon 25 Sep & Mon 2 ()ct. Valyona & ('rolla. l9 lilm Row. 556 6066. l0am~noon. Free. Your chance to glean some fungal knowledge from Professor Roy Walling MBli. Bring along wild mushrooms you'ye picked recently and let the expert identify them for you.
soon European Dry Slope Championships Sat 30 Sep & Sun I
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THE BEST EVENTS, TALKS AND SPORT
Challenge Release your inner drill sergeant on Dreghorn's assault course at this fun, group event to raise funds for the Thistle Foundation. It may be the only chance you get to scream blue murder at your mother-in- law. Dreghorn Barracks.
Redford Road, Sat 23 Sep.
3 The Royal Exchange Square Ball Dress up in your finest finery and get down to this glam event where salsa. rumba, R&B and swing are the dance styles of choice. One Up, 29 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Sun 24 Sep.
0 Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2006 As somebody wise once said, nosiness is next to Godliness. so here's your chance to satisfy those holy urges to peek behind the scenes at some of the capital’s famous venues and hidden gems. Van'ous Venues, Edinburgh, Sat 30 Sep.
0 Glasgow lntematlonal Highland Cattle Show and Scottish Food Ivent The largest gathering of the big ginger hairy beasts in the wond (also known as Scotland's oldest breed of cattle). For the first time the Scottish Food Event with stalls and demonstrations will be part of the fun. Pol/0k Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, Sat 30
Sep
Oct. Midlothian Ski ('cntrc. Biggar Road. llillend. 445 4433. Major meeting for those who ski on matting rather than powder.
Workshops
Introduction to Archaeological Skills Sat 23 & Sat 30 Sep. Headland Archaeology. l3 Jane Street. 467 7705. l0am-l2.30pm 64 24.30pm. Introducing the basics of archaeology for amateurs and complete beginners. l’urr uj'Sr-urri'sh .4 rr 'luu'rrlrrgy' .Wrml/t.
Music Production Workshop livery Sat until 7 ()ct. North Edinburgh Arts Centre. l5a l’ennywell Court. 3l5 2l5l. l-3pm. £6 t£2.50—£4). Join songwriter/prtxlucer and instrumentalist Tam Treanor in NliAC ‘s state of the art studio and learn the latest in music production. Ages 16+ to adult.
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