Crescent. 225 5366. o.3t)pin. l-‘ree. ('Itultxult (Ir’ gate is one of the characteristics of Romance literature. Dr Sara James inyites us to discover this particular genre of literature. In linglish. Booking recommended.
The Galapagos Islands (ieorgc Sqttare Theatre. l'niyersity oi lidinburgh. (ieorge Square. 7.30pm. in; tree for students and RSGS members. Edinburgh-based South American traveller Warwick Lister-Kaye yisits licuador's ecological paradise. A Royal Scottish (ieographical Society talk.
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The Great Winter Run llolyrood Park. 556 I76]. Noon. US (Uh l‘or Scottish Athletics members). Make like past competitors Paula Radclil'l'e. l.i/ Mc('olgan and llaile (iebrselassie. get set and go. Stunning yiews round Arthur‘s Seat and the sort of brisk weather to get your blood pumping again. (io to www.greatrun.org for further into. or call 01‘)l 272 7033 to register. See llitlist.
Workshops
Drama Workshops: All my Sons Royal Lyceum 'l'heatt'e. (irindlay Street. 248 4848. l0.30am lpm. £5 (£3.50). Practical drama session for anyone oyet‘ l(i exploring the current production of All my Suns. Booking essential.
Activities & Events
Discover Edinburgh by Bicycle Victoria Park. 0l3l 332 3442. l()am. Free. A gentle bike ride designed to introduce you to cycling in lidinburgh. 'l‘he leisurely. social route goes from Victoria Park to the Royal Botanic (iardens and back. exploring mainly on road cycle paths and qttiet routes. Plenty of rest and chat stops. Please bring a bike in roadworthy condition. water. a light snack and money for refreshments. sMeet at Victoria Park. limail maggiem‘trycyclingedinburgh.org.uk or call ()l3l 3l3 2] l4 to book your spot.
Talks
Scotland’s Heritage at Risk Scottish Book Trust. Sandeman llotise. 'l‘runks Close. 55 High Street. 524 0lo0. 7pm. £7 (£5 ('ockburn Association members). Jane Nelson of the Scottish ('iyic 'I‘rust discusses the Buildings at Risk register. set up by Historic Scotland amid concern at the number of listed buildings falling into disrepair.
How to Use Your Telescope Royal Observatory Visitor (‘entre. Blacklord Hill. 668 8404. 7.30 8.30pm. £3 (U50). Did you get a new telescope for Christmas? Are you sure you're pointing it the right way"? I.earn the basics at the Observatory.
Tuesday 1 6
Politics
Women in China The Meeting House. 7 Victoria 'l'errace. 467 5585. 7pm. l-‘rce. With Kate Mitchell. a social development consultant with fifteen years experience on a range of goyernance and rights issues in deyeloping countries.
Talks
Greener Leith Meeting ls'irkgate (‘omtnunity (‘entre. .\'ew Kirkgate. I.eith. 554 4750. 7.30 0.30pm. l-‘ree. (Eel-together ot' the \olttntat'y organisation aiming to improye open spaces throughout I.eith.
Workshops
Theatre Group Royal l.y cettm 'l'heatre. (irindlay Street. 248 4848. 7.30 9pm. £5. An informal look at the cttrrent play with Rod .‘ylacara.
Coatsofmalycolotls
Around Town
Three inventions - the sewing machine, synthetic dyes and the cage- crinoline - had a huge impact on fashion and society. Find out how these
changed life (and in some instances brought death) in Victorian Britain, and how the colour mauve had an
explosive influence on World War I.
I A Dress to Dye For. Peep/0's Palace. Glasgow. until Sun 15 Apr.
Wednesday 1 7
Activities & Events
Storytelling Cafe: Burns and A’That Scottish Storytelling (‘entt'e.
43 45 High Street. 556 957‘). 7pm. £3. .r\n alternatiye Burns night. part ol a series of monthly storytelling eyents. Writer. musician and storyteller Stuart \lcllardy hosts the eyening. w here you can contribute or sit back and just enjoy the tales.
Food & Drink
Chocolate and Whisky Forth l'loor Restaurant Bar & Brasserie. llaryey Nichols. 30 34 St Andrews Square. 524 S350. 7pm. £34.50. l’lasir l)u (‘hocolat's eltocolatiet' Bertrand lispotly and The liorth l-‘loor‘s award w inning Sommelier (‘olin Bell explain why chocolate and whisky work so well together. There will be a named lasting session \\ ill] the outstanding w hiskies and Plaisir chocolates specially designed l.ot' the eyent. l‘ollowed by a tour-course dinner in the restaurant.
Introduction to Wine: The Classic Grape Varieties Henderson's. 94 Hanoyer Street. (H 230 820920. 7pm. £2S. (‘ase Studies \Vine Schoool oli'et‘ clear. simple introductions to wine tasting. focusing on one popular grape \ariety a session. liach tasting culminates in a tnain course dinner specially selected to complement the wine.
Talks
Bengal Boats 8. Rickshaw Roads Royal Mttseum I.ecture 'l’heatre. 2 ('hambcrs Street. 247 42 l‘). 2.l5pm. to; tree for students and RS(iS members. liast l.othian artist Kenny Munro describes the recent forging ol'
educational links between Scotland and India. A Royal Scottish (ieographical Society talk.
Old Edinburgh Club Lectures 'l'he .-\tigustine (’hurch. 4l 43 (ieorge l\' Bridge. (368 201‘). 7pm. £2 (tree to clttb tnetnbers). Series of talks on the city ’s history and the people who have shaped it. See w ww.tildedinburghclub.org.uk l'or indiyidual topics.
Zoo Review lidinburgh Zoo: liducation (‘entre. ('orstorphine Road. 334 ‘)I7 I.
7 0.30pm. £14 Animal department stal'l' locus on the highlights of 2000. ‘Mon the baby ttttiltlitlsl
Ongoing Edinburgh Activities & Events
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. l'ntil Sat (1 Jan. l0am l0pm. £8.50 £7.50 (£7.50 [4). (ilide like an angel or topple like a toddler on the only ice we‘re likely to get this Christmas. Edinburgh’s Christmas \"arious yenues. l'ntil Sat (3 Jan. 'l'winkly lights. big wheels. oyergrow n elyes. heart- warmingly happy wee laces and the twang of elastic from the Bungydome in Princes Street (iardens.
Supernatural History Tours The Real .\lary King's (lose. 2 Warriston's (lose. High Street. 08702 430 l()(). 'l'imes yary. £8 (£7; children cm. Learn a bit more about the legends and urban
Check out the
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myths ol. one of Scotlanth spookiest tourist attractions. Tours eyery 20 minutes. Sensible t‘ootwear essential. .\'ot suitable for children under the years under l2s at parents' discretion.
Exhibitions
Centenary King’s (‘entral Library. (ieot‘ge l\' Bridge. 225 5584. l'ntil Sat 20]an (not Sun). Mon 'l’hu l0am Spin: l’ri 10am 5pm: Sat 0am lpm. l‘rec. lixhibition celebrating I00 years of the King’s 'l‘heatre. mixing story boards and illustrations with original material such as programmes. playbills. photographs and newspapers from the last century. Sonia Bidwell: textiles Scottish Storytelling ('entre. 43 45 High Street. 556 057‘). Mon l5 Jan Sat 3 .\lar. l0am 6pm. Free. 'l'extile artist Bidwell is inspired by stories: her multi-layered constructions and tapestries draw upon Scottish heritage to enrich their appearance and meaning.
Food & Drink
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market (‘astlc 'l'errace. ()52 5940. liyery Saturday.
0am 2pm. More ethically -produced quality local produce than you can shake an organic breadstick at. Sec llitlist. Scottish Christmas Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. l'ntil Sat () Jan. |0am l0pm. l‘ree. .-\ \ariety of stalls ol'l‘ering local produce. food. drink. arts and (Hills.
Workshops
Dance Base Classes Dance Base. l4 l(i (irassmarket. 225 5525. l‘or information on a myriad dance and relaxation classes. from tai chi to yogueing \ ia hip-hop and tango. \‘istl wwwxlancebase.co.uk. Sec l‘eaturc. page
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