What’s On in St Andrews & East Fife June 2014 www.Explore-St-Andrews.com
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Continuous Events Every Day Every day from 22 June to 7 July 2014 Cambo Estate Rose Festival Cambo House, Kingsbarns
Cambo has a collection of over 100 climbers and ramblers which scramble through trees, over ropes, along bridges etc and a Historic Collection of roses. Enjoy the heady atmosphere in this garden renowned for its innovative plantings and huge herbaceous borders. Tea Room, Gift Shop, Plant Sales. Tel 0 1333450054
Every day from 27 June to 7 July 2014 East Neuk Festival – Fife. Venues throughout East Neuk of Fife
With summer finally here, enjoy a long weekend of exceptional performances as the East Neuk Festival brings world class music, literature and arts to the intimate and atmospheric venues of the East Neuk of Fife where the best of Scotland
meets the best the world has to offer. Tel:01333 450054 www.festivalsinfife.co.uk/festivals/61-east-neukfestival
New Picture House Cinema 117 North Street St Andrews KY16 9AD
Changing list of films check website for details. Tel: 01334 474902 nph.nphcinema.co.uk/en.aspx
St Andrews Museum Kinburn Park St Andrews KY16 9DP
Houses the permanent St Andrews A - Z exhibition telling the story of the historic city of St Andrews from early mediaeval times, through the centuries and the Victorian era to the present day. In a beautiful Victorian mansion within the grounds of Kinburn Park. There are a lively series of temporary exhibitions and changing displays in the Kinburn Gallery on various topics, there is also a regular programme of talks, concerts and children’s workshops. The shop sells gifts, books& cards while the café provides light refreshments, every day inc. Sunday. Open April to September 10am to 5pm. October to March 10.30am to 4pm. Admission FREE Tel: 01334 659380
5 April until 31 July Fisher Studio & Gallery 11-13 High Street, Pittenweem Fisher Gallery Spring Exhibition
The Spring exhibition of art begins at 10am on Saturday 5th April 2014. As well as our resident artist Jan Fisher, displaying some new original work, we have some new work from John Wetten Brown, Carola Gordon, Jacque Wakeley and Susan Reid. As ever, a large variety of ceramics are also available. There is new stock from Mary
Chappelhow, Roger Bell and new ceramic eggs by Paul Marley. Also featuring is Selbourne Pottery, Oathlaw Pottery, Michelle Freemantle, John Kershaw, Simon Shaw, Linda McGill and Christine Cummings. Enamelled copper by Lewis Banks, driftwood by Gary Brown and Hugh Maxwell. Candlesticks by Belltrees Forge. Glass by Sanders and Wallace. Woodwork by David McKeen. Giclee prints by Jan Fisher, Anna Fisher and John Nelson. Tel: 01333 312255 www.fishergallery.co.uk
St Andrews Witches Tour from: Thu 2 Jan 2014 until: Fri 26 Dec 2014 Walk the weird wynds & stroll the supernatural streets of the ancient & royal burgh of St Andrews. Every Thurs & Fri. Extra Sun in July/Aug. Outside the Greyfriars Hotel St Andrews Witches Tour North Street St Andrews .Starts at: 7.30pm Tel: 01334 655057 Web: http://www.st-andrewswitchestour.co.uk - See more at: http://www.explore-st-andrews. com/whats-on/#sthash.cz2qX4JC.dpuf
Gateway Galleries, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9RJ.
Making Waves: Innovations in the Science of Sound. The Gateway Galleries are hosting a rare opportunity to explore the nationally recognised collection of Historic Scientific Instruments from the University of St Andrews. Take a journey through the innovations that have transformed the way we’ve understood and used sound for the last 200 years. Learn about the brilliant scientists and instrument makers who revolutionised our knowledge of sound and see how their ideas are still being used in scientific projects today. Tel: 01334 461660
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What’s On St Andrews & East Fife Weekly Events MONDAYS Every Monday 7.30 - 9pm Crail Kirk Hall, Cunzie St, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3DF Crail Community Choir
Every Monday until 11th August Tel: 01333 310122
TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 9pm Folk Music Whey Pat Tavern 1 Bridge St St Andrews Folk Music, 9pm every Tuesday Tel: 01334 477740
WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday 1.10pm Centre, Younger Hall Music Centre; Younger Hall, North Street, KY16 9AJ
Lunchtime Concert & Music during university term @ 1.10pm Cost £2 Tel: 01334-462226 music@st-andrews.ac.uk
Every Wednesday 7.15 - 9.30pm St Andrews & Fife Community Orchestra @ The Music Hall Centre; Younger Hall, North Street, KY16 9AJ 2014.
St Andrews & Fife Community Orchestra all players welcome, learners to advanced and those who have not played for years - during university term time; Tel: 01334-462226 music@st-andrews.ac.uk
THURSDAYS Every Thursday 8pm Crail Folk Club Crail Town Hall, Marketgate, Crail KY10 3TL
Please do come along and support your local club and enjoy a good evening out. We welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers’ nights we feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. All gigs are on a Thursday and in the Crail Town Hall, starting at 8:00pm. Prices: Singers’ Night - £1; Guest Nights - £6; Vin Garbutt - £10; Burns Night - £5 and Xmas Party - FREE! Tickets available at the door. Please bring a bottle, glass, and perhaps a bottle opener. Tel: 01333 450572 or: 01333 312485 www.crailfolkclub.org.uk/
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Every Thursday 9.00pm Quiz @ Whey Pat Tavern Whey Pat Tavern, 1 Bridge Street St Andrews Win prizes great and small Tel: 01334 477740
Every Thursday 9.00pm The Thursday Session @ Forgans Forgans, 110 Market Street; St Andrews
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Baking & Confectionery Plants & Flowers Speciality Produce Crafts & Miscellaneous Tel:01383 730811 www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk
Every Saturday Arty Saturdays: ‘A Scottish Palette’ University of St Andrews Can you draw a picture without taking
Acoustic Sessions: Live performances from the best local talent; Tel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk info@forgansstandrews.co.uk
your pencil off the paper, or sculpt a model super-quick from plasticine? Take part in some arty challenges inspired by the work of famous Scottish artists featured in this exhibition. Tel 013334 461660 museumenquiries@st-andrews.ac.uk
Every Thursday 10.00pm & Friday 10.30pm Modern Style Ceilidh @ Forgans 110 Market Street St Andrews
Every Saturday from 10pm Traditional Ceilidh @ Forgans Forgans, 110 Market Street;
The Shoogle Learn to dance, shake and shoogle the Scottish way! Ceilidh Dancing for beginners. Tel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk/nightgatherings
FRIDAYS Every Friday 1.15 - 1.45pm Centre, Younger Hall Music Centre; Younger Hall, North Street, KY16 9AJ
Lunchtime Concerts free concerts provided by the University of St Andrews Music Society, featuring talented St Andrews student musicians! Concerts are informal, free, and complimentary tea and biscuits are provided. Tel: 01334-462226 music@st-andrews.ac.uk
Every Friday 10.30pm Modern Style Ceilidh @ Forgans 110 Market Street St Andrews
The Shoogle Learn to dance, shake and shoogle the Scottish way! Ceilidh Dancing for beginners. Tel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk
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Forgan’s Hoolie Club: A modern twist on a traditional ceilidh featuring some of Scotland’s best ceilidh bands. Its a hoolie to remember. Tel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk info@forgansstandrews.co.uk
Every Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm - 2.pm Face Painting @ Forgans Forgans, 110 Market Street St Andrews Will it be the loch ness monster, braceheart or something more exotic altogether? pop in to get painted upTel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk/daygatherings
1st Saturday of Every Month (1st Feb - 6th Dec 2014) St Andrews Farmers Market, Argyle St Car Park St Andrews KY16 9BX St Andrews is a busy market with up to 30 stallholders attending each month, there is a wide choice of produce on show. Later this year we will return with our Pop up Restuarant offering our customers the opportunity to eat before they buy or just come for a social visit and enjoy some refreshments. Tel: 07773 280105.
First Saturday of the Month St Andrews Farmers Market SUNDAYS 1st Saturday of every month Sat 1 Feb 2014 - Sat 6 Dec 2014 Argyll Street Car Park, St Andrews, Every Sunday 12.00pm - 2.pm Face Painting @ Forgans KY16 9BX Forgans, 110 Market Street Held 1st Saturday of every month. St Andrews is a busy market with up to 30 stall- St Andrews holders attending each month, there is a wide choice of produce on show. Later this year we will return with our Pop up Restuarant offering our customers the opportunity to eat before they buy or just come for a social visit and enjoy some refreshments. Meat, Fish & Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Preserves & Beverages
Will it be the loch ness monster, braceheart or something more exotic altogether? pop in to get painted upTel: 01334-466973 www.forgansstandrews.co.uk/daygatherings
What’s On St Andrews & East Fife Daily Diary Events Sunday 1 June 2014 Chariots on the silver sands of St Andrews West Sands, St Andrews.
Now in its fourth year, Sunday 1st June 2014 sees the return of Chariots on the silver sands of St Andrews. The race is a simple out and back 5km. Runners do not have to be barefoot but are welcome to run through the waves should they wish (it may affect the time though!). Kids 1 mile (under 11s) race is scheduled to start at 11am, hoping to get the main 5km off promptly at 11.30am. Prizegiving 12.15pm We are very well-supported by the local businesses, you will be some of the best rewarded 5km runners known to man - the past three years every adult finishing has received a free beer, alongside sticks of rock and medals etc. Entry is £12 (£10 if you are a registered member of Scottish Athletics) and after card fees etc, all proceeds will go to AICR, our charity partner. 1 mile fun dash for under 11s, £2 entry on the day and an ice cream at the end. FOR JUST £10 MORE, GET YOUR HANDS ON A LIMITED EDITION SOUVENIR RACE T SHIRT -
Sunday 1st June Markinch Highland Games John Dixon Park, Markinch
Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Highland Dance Tel: 01592 751667
Friday 6th June Great War Gallery Talk Trust Museum
Admission Free part of the summer exhibition - “St Andrews and the Great War”; St Andrews Preservation Trust; Preservation Trust Museum, 12 North Street [map]; 01334 477629; www.standrewspreservationtrust.co.uk
Friday 6th June 2014 7:30– 9:30pm Tasmania Masterclass @ The Scores Hotel
Try 13 of Tasmania’s best from crisp sparkling wine, thrilling Riesling, creamy Chardonnay, succulent Pinot Noir to serious Cabernet Sauvignon – selection of fine cheeses will also be served; Rose Murray Brown; masterclass@rosemurraybrown. com; ; £30; www.bw-scoreshotel.co.uk
Friday 6th June 2014 7:30pm – 9:30pm Crail Film Club - “North by Northwest”(1959) Cert. NR
A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Full-sized cinema screen and quadraphonic sound. Crail Film Nights are run as part of the Crail Community Trust, a non-profit charity. Our film nights are free, although we ask that you consider a donation towards running costs.
Beverage refreshments are available. www.aboutcrail.co.uk
Friday 13th Jun 2014 and Saturday 14 Jun 2014 12pm St Andrews Bioblitz East Sands, St Andrews
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Saturday 21st June 2014 10am 5pm Antique & Collectors Fair St Andrews Town Hall, Queen’s Gardens St Andrews KY16 9TA
£1, seniors and students 75p, accompanied kids free;
Tel: + (0)1334 463370 (Dr Ojanguren) The University of St Andrews will be holding its Saturday 21st June 2014 first ever Bioblitz with the aim of recording as 2 - 3:30pm many species of plant and animal as possible within a 24 hour period. Anyone with an interest Medieval Meander in biology or wildlife, or even those who would Museum of the University of St Anjust like a day out, can come along to take part drews, 7a The Scores St Andrews in activities suitable for all ages including visits KY16 9AR to the rock pools , bird, pollinator and wild flower walks, collecting insects and moths, beach A tour of Medieval St Andrews with Chera Cole, a Medieval Literature PhD student ; starts and ends games, craft activities and much more. at MUSA. 01334 461660; free, booking required; Saturday 14th June 2014 www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/
Cupar Highland Games Duffus Park, Cupar
Running, Cycling, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance Tel: 01334 476413 www.cuparhighlandgames.org
Saturday 14 June 2014 Crail Food Festival Village of Crail
Saturday 21 June 2014 Fife Challenge - Owl Prowl at Cambo, Kingsbarns KY16 8QD
Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanies. Listen to the woodland animals and birds as you follow the Badger Trail through the evening woods. You will be looking out for tracks and signs and if really lucky may even see badgers and owls. The evening will finish with hot chocolate around a campfire. Advance booking required. FREE EVENT Dress for outdoors. No dogs
The Crail Food Festival is a highlight of the summer festival calendar. Held over just two days, the festival programmes a variety of food and drink based events and opportunities for producers and public alike. With music events, evening dinners, indoor and outdoor markets, this festival has good, local food at its heart. Saturday 28th June The festival food market traditionally takes place Ceres Highland Games on the Saturday and plays host to a wealth of The Bow Butts, Ceres independent producers from across Fife, selling Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, direct to you! Enjoy sampling taste plates, food demonstrations, talks, meeting the producers and Wrestling, Light Field, Highland Dance of course discovering new, quality local products. Tel: 01337 832682 www.ceresgames.co.uk www.crailfoodfest.co.uk
Friday 20th June 7:30pm – 9:30pm Crail Fim Club - “Blue Jasmine” Crail Town Hall
A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn’t bringing money, peace, or love... Full-sized cinema screen and quadraphonic sound Crail Film Nights are run as part of the Crail Community Trust, a non-profit charity. Our film nights are free, although we ask that you consider a donation towards running costs. Beverage refreshments are available. www.aboutcrail.co.uk
Saturday 21st June 1pm Newburgh Highland Games
Robbie’s Park, Scotland Terrace, Newburgh Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Light Field, Highland Dance Tel: 01337 840041 evelyn.ferrans@btinternet.com
Saturday 28th June 2014 11am 4pm Carnaby Market Fair. Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary’s Place St Andrews KY16 9UY
Vintage goodies galore – fashion in the Carnaby Clothes Room; accessories, jewellry – contemporary as well as vintage – also showcasing cool crafts from local traders, many crafts from upcycled materials – Ms Battenburgs vintage tearoom will be providing scrumptious cake and tea/coffee; www.thischarmingvintage.co.uk
Sunday 29th June 2014 11am 5pm Hidden Gardens Day. Various addresses St Andrews KY10
An opportunity to visit rarely seen gardens of St Andrews; St Andrews Preservation Trust; gardens throughout St Andrews01334 477152; £6, children free www.standrewspreservationtrust.co.uk
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