ST ANDREW'S CELEBRATIONS 25th November - 4th December 2004

ABERDEEN AND GRAMPIAN

Festival: The Howe Festival - Sing, listen, write, read, dance, play and enjoy - will the creativity that flows through the Mearns move you? Further details from Aberdeenshire Council Arts Development and Cultural Co-ordinator, 01569 768353. Details below:

Feeing Fair Ceilidh Dance with Gavin Piper, songs from Ewan McVicar and children from local primary schools
Organised by Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, in partnership with Luthermuir Primary School and Cultural Co-ordinator
Friday 26 November, 7.30 pm - 11.30pm @ Luthermuir Hall, Howe of the Mearns, South of Stonehaven.
Tickets £5, (concs £3.50), kids free. Contact Marion 01561 377501.

Songwriting Workshops with Ewan McVicar
Saturday 27 November, 11 am -1 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm @ The Venue, Laurencekirk (behind Masonic Hall, High Street).
Each workshop £3 (concs £1.50) or £5 (concs £2.50) for both sessions.

Creative Writing Workshop with Brian McCabe
Saturday 27 November, 2 pm - 4.30 pm @ Laurencekirk Community Centre, High Street, Laurencekirk.
Tickets: £3 (concs £1.50)

Readings, songs and stories with Brian McCabe and Ewan McVicar
Saturday 27 November, 7.30 pm - 9 pm @ The Venue, Laurencekirk (behind Masonic Hall, High Street)
Tickets: Family £5, individuals £3 (concs £1.50)

Session: Informal Musical Gathering
Sunday 28 November, 3 pm -6 pm @ Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire.

Look out for informal sessions in local pubs. See press for details.

OTHER EVENTS IN ABERDEEN AND GRAMPIAN

Concert: Scott Gordon
Organised by Banff & District Accordion & Fiddle Club
Wednesday 24 November, 7.30 pm @ Banff Springs Hotel, 8 Golden Knowes Road, Banff.
Tickets: £2.50 at the door. Contact Mrs Maureen Milton Tel: 01346 516498

Concert: Joint St Andrew's and Burns Night
Organised by Stonehaven Folk Club
Friday 26 November, 7.30 pm @ Heugh Hotel, Westfield Road, Stonehaven Tickets: £3. Contact Trudi Clayton 01569 767666

Ceilidh: Dance with the Foundry Band
Organised by TMSA Aberdeenshire
Saturday 27 November, 7.30 pm @ Garlogie Hall, Garlogie
Tickets: £6 (Concs £4). Contact Kate Taylor 01224 743595.

Open Ceilidh
Organised by TMSA Aberdeen
Sunday 28 November, 2 pm @ Garlogie Hall, Garlogie
Tickets: £2 (Concs £1) Contact Kate Taylor 01224 743595.

Concert: Dochie McCallum Band
Organised by Banchory Accordion & Fiddle Club
Monday 29 November, 7.30 pm @ Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory.
Tickets at the door. Contact Mrs. Margaret Smith Tel 01339 883582

Concert: Tom Orr Band
Organised by Aberdeen Accordion & Fiddle Club
Tuesday 30 November, 7.30 pm @ Old Machar Royal British Legion, 23 Balgownie Rd, Bridge of Don.
Tickets available at the door: £3 and £2 (members). Contact Susan MacIntosh Tel: 01224 744560

Concert: Rod Paterson
Organised by Aberdeen Folk Club
Wednesday 1 December, 8.30 pm @ Carlton Lounge, Castlegate, Aberdeen.
Tickets: £5 and £4 (members). Contact Hazel Thomson Tel: 01224 586980

Concert: Gordon Pattullo
Organised by Kintore Accordion & Fiddle Club
Wednesday 1 December, 7.30 pm @ Torryburn Hotel, Kintore.
Tickets available at the door: £3 and £2 (members). Contact Mrs Helene Malcolm Tel: 01224 828489

Concert: Gavin Piper
Organised by Turriff & District Accordion & Fiddle Club
Thursday 2 December, 7.30pm @ Commercial Hotel, 2 Auchry Rd, Main Street, Cuminestown.
Tickets available at the door: £2.50 and £1 (members). Contact Mrs M Wilson, Tel: 01888 544381

Concert: Gaberlunzie
Organised by TMSA Keith
Friday 3 December, 8 pm @ Ugie House Hotel, Church Rd, Keith
Tickets: £5. Contact Sandy McCombie 01542 882638 or Lorna Thomson 01542 882278 or from the venue.

Concert: Alan Reid (Battlefield Band) and Rob Van Sante
Friday 3 December, 1 pm @ The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen
Free entry, available from Lemon Tree Box Office 01224 642230

Concert: Old Blind Dogs
Friday 3 December, 9 pm @ The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen
Tickets £9, available from Lemon Tree Box Office 01224 642230

Concert: SCAT Classes Concert
Sunday 5 December, 5.30 pm - 9.30 pm @ Queen's Hotel, 49-53 Queen's Road, Aberdeen. Contact Lilias Knowlton, Scottish Culture and Traditions Association on 01224 622335 for more information.

Concert: David Bowen, Billy Tom & Dennis Morrison
Organised by North East Accordion & Fiddle Club
Tuesday 7 December, 7.30 pm @ Legion Hall, Balloch Road, Keith.
Tickets: £3 and £2 at the door. Contact Ian Simpson 01542 886784

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