2014 Festival Programme - Biggar Little Festival

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www.biggar-little-festival.com
Festival Programme
16 - 26 October
Printing kindly sponsored by Border Biscuits
Biggar Little Festival 2014
Welcome to the 12th Biggar Little Festival
Hello and a very warm welcome to the Biggar Little
Festival programme for 2014.
May I introduce myself, my name is Anne Swan and
I am extremely honoured to be the Interim Chair of
the BLF committee whilst Jim Softley is travelling in
Europe. It is fitting to start with a big thank you to Jim
and recognition for all the hard work and commitment
he has put into the Biggar Little Festival over the years.
This year’s festival promises to be the best ever
yet in terms of quality, variety and class of acts,
performances, exhibitions and participative events.
There is truly something for everybody to enjoy and
the really good news is, we have kept all ticket prices
at rates that should be affordable and accessible and…
even better we are very proud that The Open Studios,
The Biggar Day Out, which is always a winner, and The
Fireworks Extravaganza are completely free!
The Festival would not be possible of course, without
our marvelous sponsors. These vital sources of income
not only provide an important source of funds that
enables us to keep ticket prices low or free. It also
gives recognition to the aims of the Festival, which
are to bring economic and cultural benefits locally
and to bring Art, Music and Culture to the heart of our
community.
Box Office Information
Chair, Biggar Little Festival
We are seeking, as always, to improve all elements of the
festival, so this year for example, we have introduced eticketing. We are keen to recruit new committee members
to keep our planning both novel and vibrant and we are
always seeking new sources of funds that will sustain the
festival in future years.
Any thoughts, feedback, offers of support or indeed any
donations are always very welcome.
Finally it is very important I thank all members of the
committee for their tireless and unstinting commitment
and hard work.
It remains for me to thank you all for supporting the
festival by joining in and coming along to as much
as you would like, please book early to avoid any
disappointment. I do hope you enjoy all your festival
experiences.
With Every Best Wish
BLF Chair
Contents
Programme details are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Up to date information on events is available on-line at www.biggar-little-festival.com or
you can call the Box Office.
At a Glance 6-12
Pre-Festival events
13-14
Festival Events 15-17, 24-26, 33-40
Open Studios18-21
Venues22-23
Biggar Day Out
27-32
Post Festival Events
41
Exhibitions42-43
The Festival Box Office is located at the Gillespie Centre, High Street, Biggar ML12 6BJ from
Saturday 04 October. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 11am - 3pm and Saturdays,
10am - 4pm it will also be open on Sunday 19 October (Biggar Day Out) from 12noon to
4pm. Tickets will be available for most events from the Festival website from Saturday
23rd August. The Festival committee is introducing an e-ticketing system this year which
will be tested on a small number of events. These will be identified on the website.
You can contact the Box Office by phone on 07837 026007 (an answering service is
available outwith Box Office hours)
Anne Swan
Our sincere thanks to .......
Carol Taylor for the cover artwork and artwork throughout the programme.
Tickets for many events are usually available at the door. However we have tried to
indicate where advance booking for an event is essential or advisable. Last year several
events sold out, so please book early to avoid disappointment!
Ken Foulis, Claire Watson and Helen Barrington for taking pictures on behalf of Biggar Little Festival and allowing them to be used in the
programme.
Biggar Little Festival – Registered Scottish Charity SC036411
The Lanarkshire Printhouse for printing this year’s programme.
Lesley Armstrong for collating this year’s programme. Jillian Jones for designing the tickets.
Sarah Peters at Douglas Design & Print for getting the whole thing ready for print.
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SPONSORS
Biggar Little Festival can only happen with the
generous support of local businesses
and individuals providing financial support
by way of sponsorship.
We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors.
Silver Sponsors:
ATLAS
WINCH & HOIST SERVICES LTD.
Individual Event Sponsors
Printing of the Programme
Sponsors of the Comedy Night
Sponsors of Biggar Little
Love Train Disco Night
AHL Scaffolding Ltd
Atkinson-Pryce Bookshop
Atlas Winch Company
Bedford Opto Technology
Broughton Ales
Brown Brothers
Art Gallery at the Corn Exchange
& Daisy Frame Picture Framing
Lawrie Construction Ltd
The Co-operative Food
The Crown Inn
The Mill Inn
The Olive Tree
Walker Carpets
Bronze Sponsors:
Armac Vet Group * APL * Burgundy * Cornhill House Hotel
Harperhall Music
Healthy Pets * James Harvie & Sons
Re-max * Taylors of Biggar Ice Cream
Sponsors of Biggar
Day Out
Sponsors of the
Festival Clubs
Other Sponsors and Sponsors in Kind:
Borderline Garage * D M Clarkson * Gordon Young
Helen Barrington Photography * Ken Foulis, Biggar Gallery
Simple Simons Pies * South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd
The Gillespie Centre ( Box Office Facilities) * Biggar Sound
Gold Sponsor:
The Elphinstone Hotel
PAGESPONSORS
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An up to date list can be found on our website
SPONSORS
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At A Glance
DATE & TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
At A Glance
DATE & TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
PN
10am to 12noon
Children’s Art Workshop –
Halloween Shadow Box
Biggar Public Library (13)
£12 (inc
materials &
refreshments)
15
10am to 4pm
biggART
Gillespie Centre (1)
FREE
42
10am to 12noon
12.30pm to 2.30pm
3pm - 5pm
Family Carving Sessions
Rachan by Broughton (22)
£20 per
workshop (inc
materials)
16
11am to 4pm
Douglas Davies Open Studio
Loanfoot, Skirling (H)
FREE
18
11am to 4pm
Medwyn Art Exhibition
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
2pm to 4.30pm
‘Hook’ & Custard Pie Fight
Biggar Puppet Theatre (12)
£6
16
6pm to 10pm
Biggar Little Beer Festival
Biggar Youth Project (20)
FREE
17
7pm to 8.30pm
‘The Love Punch’
£6
16
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Shine Youth Music Theatre in
Concert
Municipal Hall (3)
£8
17
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Lulo Reinhart plus band
Crawfordjohn Hall (24)
£12
17
7.30pm to 10pm
BTW presents The Cripple of
Inishmaan
Corn Exchange (2)
£10
17
9pm till late
Festival Club
The Crown Inn (6)
FREE
17
Saturday 04 October
7.30pm to 11pm
BBC Radio Scotland Young
Traditional Musician Award SemiFinals Concert
Coulter Hall (23)
£10 / £6 conc
Family ticket
(2 adults & 2
children £30)
13
Wednesday 08 October
7.30pm to 10pm
Seaside Skiffle
Corn Exchange (2)
£7
13
Monday 13 October
10am to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
Tuesday 14 October
10am to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
1.30pm to 3pm
Pips and Panda meet the Toothfairy
£8
13
10am to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
1.30pm to 3pm
The Tinderbox
£8
14
7.30pm to 10pm
Inishmaan
Corn Exchange (2)
£8
14
Saturday 18 October
FESTIVAL EVENTS
All day
The Commonwealth Games as seen
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
Thursday 16 October
9.30am to 4pm
Biggar High School Art Exhibition
FREE
43
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
9.30am to 4pm
Trout at Transition: becoming a
water steward
FREE
42
10am to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
10am to 3pm
Millinery Workshop (Day 1)
Merry and Bright (9)
Painting your Pet Portrait
£20 (inc lunch
& materials)
15
£75 (inc
materials)
24
10am to 2pm
10am to 5pm
Albion Museum Open Day
24
FREE
18
Albion Museum ( behind
Gladstone Court) (15)
FREE
11am to 4pm
2pm to 3pm
Sing and Dance with Mr Boom
St Mary’s Hall (7)
£4
15
10am to 5pm
FREE
43
3pm to 4.30pm
The Tinderbox
£8
15
Biggar Camera Club Photographic
Exhibition
3pm to 8pm
water steward
FREE
42
10.30am to 4pm
Antiques Uncovered
Biggar Kirk (4)
FREE
24
10.45am to 1pm
The ABC of Square Dance
24
3pm to 8pm
FREE
43
£5 Under 12’s
free
7.30pm to 10pm
Inishmaan
Corn Exchange (2)
£10
15
10am to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
10am to 4pm
Craig McMaster Open Studio
Ballgreen Road, Biggar (B)
FREE
10am to 4pm
Robin Fox Open Studio
Rowan Cottage, Roberton (J)
Friday 17 October
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
9.30am to 4.30pm
water steward
FREE
42
9.30pm to 4.30pm
FREE
43
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AT A GLANCE
04 OCT - 16 OCT
18
18
10am to 4pm
Ken Russell Open Studio
Lindsaylands Road, Biggar (A)
FREE
19
10am to 4pm
Moira Russell Open Studio
FREE
19
10am to 4pm
Duncan Tattersall Open Studio
Keeper’s Cottage, Coulter (D)
FREE
19
10am to 4.30pm
Madainn Group Open Studio
Symington Village Hall (F)
FREE
20
10am to 5pm
Susheila Jamieson Open Studio
Beechwood, Rachan,
Broughton (L)
FREE
19
17 OCT - 18 OCT
AT A GLANCE
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At A Glance
DATE & TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
PN
At A Glance
DATE & TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
10am to 5pm
Susheila Jamieson Open Studio
Beechwood, Rachan,
Broughton (L)
FREE
19
10am to 5pm
Kay Booton Open Studio
Sabhal Mor, Roberton (K)
FREE
20
PN
10am to 5pm
Kay Booton Open Studio
Sabhal Mor, Roberton (K)
FREE
20
10am to 5pm
Trudi Breen Open Studio
Libberton House, Libberton
(M)
FREE
20
10am to 5pm
Mansefield Arts Open Studio
Mansfield, Manse Road,
Symington (G)
FREE
20
10am to 5pm
Trudi Breen Open Studio
Libberton House, Libberton
(M)
FREE
20
10am to 6pm
Carol Taylor Open Studio
The Studio, Symington (E)
FREE
21
10am to 5pm
Mansefield Arts Open Studio
FREE
21
11am to 4pm
Biggar Botanical Art Group Open
Studio
Fernbank Cottage, West Row,
Biggar (C)
FREE
21
Mansfield, Manse Road,
Symington (G)
10am to 5pm
FREE
43
11am to 4pm
Skirling (H)
FREE
18
Biggar Camera Club Photographic
Exhibition
11am to 5pm
The Old School at Stobo Open
Studio
The Old School, Stobo (N)
FREE
21
10am to 6pm
Carol Taylor – Open Studio
The Studio, Symington (E)
FREE
21
11am to 2pm
Masonic Lodge (17)
FREE
29
11am to 5pm
Kirsten Harris Open Studio
Carnwath (I)
FREE
21
Historic Masonic Lodge Museum
Open Day
11am to 4pm
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
11am to 4pm
Biggar Botanical Art Group Open
Studio
Biggar (C)
FREE
21
11am to 12noon
(under 5’s)
Build a Biggar Bear. Teddy Making
Workshop
Biggar Bears (18)
£10 (inc
materials)
25
11am to 4pm
Skirling (H)
FREE
18
12noon to 8pm
FREE
25
11am to 5pm
The Old School at Stobo Open
Studio
The Old School, Stobo (N)
FREE
21
12noon onwards
Lunch & Llama Walk
Feufield’s Llamas Larder &
Feufield Farm (16)
£30 family of
four
25
11am to 5pm
Kirsten Harris – Open Studio
Carnwath (I)
FREE
21
12.30pm to 3.30pm
A Literary Lunch with Kirsty Wark
Elphinstone Hotel (5)
£22 inc lunch
25
11am to 3.30pm
Biggar Puppet Theatre Open Door
Day
FREE ENTRY
29
1.30pm to 3pm
£8
25
Biggar Kirk (4)
FREE
30
Afternoon Concert with Alison
Bishop & Friends
Corn Exchange (2)
FREE
26
11.15pm to
12.15pm
Festival Service
2pm to 3pm
2pm to 4.15pm
Dance and Danceability
£5 Under 12’s
free
26
7.30pm to 10pm
BTW presents The Cripple of Inishmaan
Corn Exchange (2)
£10
26
7.30pm to 10.30pm
An Evening with Andy Fairweather
Low
Municipal Hall (3)
£15
26
9pm till late
Festival Club
FREE
26
Sunday 19 October
BIGGAR DAY OUT
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
10am to 12noon
Rhythmbridge Community Drum
Circle
Corn Exchange (2)
£5 Under 16’s
free
29
10am to 3pm
Millinery Workshop (Day 2)
£75 (inc
materials)
29
10am to 3.40pm
Bargain Book Fair
FREE ENTRY
29
10am to 4pm
Craig McMaster Open Studio
Ballgreen Road, Biggar (B)
FREE
18
10am to 4pm
Robin Fox Open Studio
Rowan Cottage, Roberton (J)
10am to 4pm
Ken Russell Open Studio
18
FREE
18
10am to 4pm
Moira Russell Open Studio
FREE
18
10am to 4pm
Duncan Tattersall Open Studio
Keeper’s Cottage, Coulter (D)
FREE
19
10am to 4.30pm
Madainn Group Open Studio
FREE
20
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AT A GLANCE
18 OCT - 19 OCT
11am to 4pm
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
11am to 12noon
(under 5 years) 2pm to
3pm ( over 5 years )
Build-A-Biggar-Bear. Teddy Making
Workshop
Biggar Bears, High Street (18)
£10 inc materials
29
12noon onwards
Lunch & Llama Walk
Feufield Farm (16)
£30 family of
four
31
12noon start
BLF Fun Run
Showfield (14)
Adults £10.
Ages 12 -16
£5
30
12noon to 3.30pm
Henna Painting @ Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (8)
Prices vary
31
12noon to 4.30pm
Craft & Food Fair
Municipal Hall & St Mary’s Hall
(3) & (7)
£1 Under 16’s
free
28
12noon to 4.30pm
Biggar Gasworks Steam Day
Biggar Gasworks (19)
FREE
31
12noon to 4pm
biggART
FREE
42
12noon to 5pm
Albion Museum ( behind
FREE
30
12noon to 8pm
FREE
31
1pm to 5pm
Open Stage
Corn Exchange (2)
FREE
31
2pm to 3pm
Story trail – Room on the Broom
Atkinson Pryce Bookshop (10)
FREE
31
7pm to 9.30pm
Eastfield & Harthilll Flute Orchestra
£5 / £3 conc
32
8pm to 10pm
A musical evening with Andy Munro
& Flora Munro
Corn Exchange (2)
£8/£6 conc
32
19 OCT
AT A GLANCE
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EVENT
VENUE
At A Glance
TICKETS
PN
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
9.30am to 4pm
water steward
FREE
42
9.30am to 4pm
FREE
43
11am to 4pm
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
5.30pm to 7.30pm &
8pm to 10pm
Traditional Treats @ Taj
Taj Mahal (8)
Prices vary
33
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Material Wreath Making Workshop
DATE & TIME
heART & Home (11)
£15 (inc
materials &
refreshments)
33
Kenneth Steven
£7
33
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
3pm to 8pm
water steward
FREE
42
3pm to 8pm
FREE
43
5.30pm to 7.30pm &
8pm to 10pm
Taj Mahal (8)
Prices vary
33
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Felt Handbag Making
heART & Home (11)
£19 ( inc
materials &
refreshments)
33
Corn Exchange (2)
£5
33
Tuesday 21 October
7.30pm to 9pm
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
PN
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
10am to 3pm
Block Printing
£65 (inc materials
& refreshments)
35
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
1pm to 3pm
Children’s Author Debi Gliori
£1
35
3pm to 8pm
water steward
FREE
42
3pm to 8pm
FREE
43
5.30pm to 7.30pm &
8pm to 10pm
Taj Mahal (8)
Prices vary
35
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Child’s Dress Making Workshop
heART & Home (11)
£18 (inc
materials &
refreshments)
35
7pm till end of
auction
Contemporary Art Auction
Corn Exchange (2)
£2 entry fee
35
7pm to 9.30pm
Young Musician Competition
Biggar High School (13)
£3 / £2 conc
36
7.30pm to 10.30pm
The JSD Band
Municipal Hall (3)
£15 (£12 CFC
Members)
36
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
9.30 am to 4pm
water steward
FREE
42
9.30am to 4pm
FREE
43
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
11am to 4pm
Medwyn Art Group Exhibition
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
7.30pm to 10pm
Comedy Night
Corn Exchange (2)
£12
36
9pm till late
Festival Club
FREE
37
Thursday 23 October
Monday 20 October
7.30pm to 9pm
At A Glance
DATE & TIME
Hang on a tic ....It’s just a Minute
Friday 24 October
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
Saturday 25 October
5.30pm to 7.30pm &
8pm to 10pm
Taj Mahal (8)
Prices vary
34
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Teenager Wirework Jewellery
Making Workshop
heART & Home (11))
£10 (inc
materials &
refreshments)
34
9.30 am to 4pm
water steward
FREE
42
9.30am to 4pm
FREE
43
6.45pm to 9.15pm
Wirework Jewellery Making
Workshop
heART & Home (11)
£30 (inc
materials &
refreshments)
34
10am to 4pm
Mosaic Workshop
£65 (inc materials
& refreshments)
37
7pm to 8.30pm
Biggar High School Fashion
Extravaganza
£5 / £4 conc
34
10am to 5pm
Albion Museum (behind
FREE
37
8pm to 10pm
Biggar Music presents DUO con
CERTO
Municipal Hall (3)
£12 School
Students free
34
10.30am to
12.30pm
Songwriting Workshop
Corn Exchange (2)
£12
37
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AT A GLANCE
20 OCT - 22 OCT
23 OCT - 25 OCT
AT A GLANCE
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At A Glance
PN
DATE & TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TICKETS
11am to 12 noon
(under 5’s) 2pm to
3pm (over 5’s)
Build a Biggar Bear. Teddy Making
Workshop
Biggar Bears (18)
£10 (inc
materials)
37
11am, 1.30pm &
3pm
The Global Tradition Puppet
Museum Tour
£4
38
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
11am to 4pm
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
12noon onwards
Lunch & Llama Walk
Feufield Farm (16)
£30 family of
four
38
1pm to 3pm
Children’s Halloween Party
Biggar Sports Centre (13)
£3 per child,
adults free
38
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Singing Workshop
Corn Exchange (2)
£12
37
7.30pm to 11pm
Biggar Little Love Train
Municipal Hall (3)
£10
38
8pm to 10pm
The David Latto Band
Corn Exchange (2)
£7
38
9pm till late
Festival Club
The Crown Inn (6)
FREE
39
All day
by children
High Street Shops
FREE
42
10am to 4pm
Stone Carving
£80
39
11am to 4pm
FREE
18
11am to 4pm
Masonic Hall (17)
FREE
43
12noon onwards
Lunch & Llama Walk
Feufield Farm (16)
£30 family of
four
39
12noon to 5pm
FREE
39
12.30pm to 5pm
Rag Rug Workshop
heART & Home (11)
£35 (inc materials
& refreshments)
39
1.30pm to 3pm
£8
39
2pm to 3pm
Afternoon Concert with Alison
Bishop & friends
Corn Exchange (2)
FREE
40
5.45pm onwards
Fireworks Spectacular
Can be viewed from Burn
Braes
FREE
40
7.30pm to 10pm
Jazz Jukebox
Corn Exchange (2)
£12 / £10
conc (over 65)
40
8pm to 10.30pm
The John Hinshelwood Band, Kathy
Stewart and The Frequent Flyers
The Crown Inn (6)
£8
40
Catriona McPherson & Dandy Gilver
£5
41
Concert in the Kirk
Biggar Kirk (4)
£5
41
PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
BBC Radio Scotland Young
Traditional Musician
Award Semi-Finals Concert
Saturday 4 October
Coulter Hall (23)
7.30pm (11pm)
£10 / £6 conc. Family ticket
(2 adults & 2 children) £30
Seaside Skiffle
Remembering Lonnie
Donegan
Wednesday 8 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
£7
Pips and Panda meet the
Toothfairy
Tuesday 14 October
1.30pm (3pm)
£8
Sunday 26 October
( inc materials &
refreshments)
Twelve young traditional
musicians from all over Scotland
compete to get into the grand
final of the BBC Radio Scotland
Young Traditional Musician
Award. Six musicians will go
through to the finals which are
also broadcast on BBC Alba.
Nostalgia with a twist as the
Seaside Skifflers interpret the
songs of Lonnie Donegan, The
Vipers and Nancy Whiskey. Sing
along and join in the kazoo
orchestra. Highly infectiously
enjoyable music, bring along
a washboard to add to the
ensemble!
A fun story told with glowin-the-dark puppets – by the
internationally renowned “Purves
Puppets” now celebrating their
44th year in puppetry.
Panda put his tooth under the
pillow but the Toothfairy never
came! So why didn’t she come?
Pips and Panda travel on their
adventures to Toothfairyland.
Lots of laughter, fun and songs
to join in! This spectacular
performance keeps everyone
entertained. Children, Mums
and Dads can meet the puppets
afterwards. Bring along your
panda or monkey toy!
Suitable for ages 1 to 6. Tickets
available from the Puppet Theatre
on 01899 220631.
Also showing on Saturday 18 and
Sunday 26 October
Post Festival Events
Monday 27 October
7.30pm to 9pm
Tuesday 28 October
7.30pm to 10pm
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AT A GLANCE
25 OCT - 28 OCT
04 OCT - 14 OCT
PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
FESTIVAL EVENTS
The Tinderbox
Painting your Pet Portrait
Thursday 16 October
Biggar Puppet Theatere (12)
1.30pm (3pm)
£8
Biggar Puppet Theate (12)
10am (2pm)
£20 includes snack lunch & all
materials
A family show for age 5 – adults,
tells how Corporal Fitzpatrick
meets the three dogs - Copper
Dog (with eyes as big as teacups)
- Silver Dog (with eyes as big as
millwheels) - and Gold Dog (with
eyes as big as the round tower
of Copenhagen!) The music,
specially written and adapted for
this production, is another big
feature, and there is fun, magic
and mystery!
Sing and dance with Mr
Boom
The Tinderbox
Thursday 16 October
3pm (4.30pm)
£8
2pm (3pm)
£4
Thursday 16 October
Please see Wednesday 15
October for details.
Biggar Theatre Workshop
presents : The Cripple of
Inishmaan
Thursday 16 October
Suitable for all the family from 6
years. Tickets available from the
Puppet Theatre on 01899 220631.
Also showing on Thursday 16
October.
Local Lanark artist - Alex Doak
will help you paint your very
own pet portrait. Whatever
the pet - Dog, Cat , Goldfish –
or spider!! Just bring along a
photograph of your pet and be
willing to give it a go. You can be
a complete novice or advanced
painter. Makes a great gift or
make it for yourself. Includes all
materials and tuition for your
picture to take home.
Biggar Theatre Workshop presents :
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Wednesday 15 to
Saturday 18 October
Suitable for age 14 to adult.
Tickets available from the Puppet
Theatre on 01899 220631 or
www.purvespuppets.com
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
Wednesday £8, Thursday, Friday & Saturday £10
It’s 1934 on the small island of Inishmaan in Galway Bay.
Life for crippled orphan Billy Claven is one of prejudice
and mockery. Abandoned by his parents and treated as
an outcast in a politically incorrect, rural community; he
starts to look for ways to escape. A satirical, black comedy
depicting the touching story of a boy’s struggle for
acceptance.
Tickets available from
Brydens newsagents and
www.biggarcornexchange.org.uk
The Cripple of Inishmaan is written by Martin McDonagh
and directed by Leah Moorhouse.
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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
15 - 18 OCTOBER
16 - 17 OCTOBER
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
£10
Mr Boom – the children’s one
man band from the moon - is
known to a whole generation
of Scottish children through
performances in schools,
theatres and at festivals over
the past three decades and
also through his television
appearances on “Over the Moon”
– a BBC2 Education programme,
broadcast in the 1990’s. Fans
from the early boom days are
now bringing their own children
along to join in his highly
animated show.
An exciting mix of song, dance
and audience participation.
Parent friendly cosmic fun
for wee Earthlings. “Use your
imagination”, “Jump, skip, dance
around the sun”.
Suitable for ages 3 to 8 years.
Children to be accompanied by
an adult.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Children’s Art Workshop –
Halloween Shadow Box
Friday 17 October
10am to 12 noon
£12 (includes materials and
refreshments)
Create your very own Spooky
‘Shadow Box’ for Halloween with
artist Catriona Ross. Suitable
for age 7 years and over. Younger
children are welcome to attend if
accompanied by an adult.
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Friday 17 October
Shine Youth Music Theatre
presents a selection of songs
from stage and screen. This
vibrant youth theatre sell-out
productions wherever they go
and look forward to entertaining
crowds at Biggar Little Festival.
“. . . one thing is certain: Lulo is
a fantastic musician, worthy of
the Reinhardt name” (London
Evening Standard)
‘Reinhardt name’ refers to Lulo’s
famous grand-uncle, Django
Reinhart, the gypsy guitarist who
created an entirely new way of
playing. Lulo has played guitar
from age 5, and has developed
the wonderful rhythmic and
melodic music of his birthright
by adding Latin swing and
flamenco rhythms to create a
dynamic combination of musical
styles and emotions. You will
come away from this concert
feeling much more than just
impressed.
“ ... the finest concert of acoustic
guitar I have ever seen ...”
(Sydney Morning Herald)
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
17 OCTOBER
17 OCTOBER
Friday 17 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
£10
Why not kick back, relax, soak up
the atmosphere and enjoy some
fabulous live music at your local
pub. The festival club showcases
some of the best local musicians
and entry is free. Check out the
BLF website for the evening’s
line up!
This event is very kindly
sponsored by heART & Home
Friday 17 October
6pm (10pm)
FREE ENTRY
See Saturday 18 October for full
details.
Festival Club
Tickets available from 1st June
from Keith Black on 07962 120881
and Christine Barton on 01864
504181. Tickets also available
from BLF website and Box Office.
Inishmaan
Festival Club
Suitable for ages 12 plus. Tickets
available from the Puppet Theatre
on 01899 220631 or www.
purvespuppets.com
Municipal Hall (3)
7.30pm (9.30pm)
£8
Friday 17 October
The Crown Inn (6)
9pm till late
FREE
Festival Club
Suitable for all the family from 6
years. Tickets available from the
Puppet Theatre on 01899 220631
or www.purvespuppets.com
Friday 17 October
Festival Club
Festival Club
“Hook”u - Peter Pan has grown
up to be a cut-throat lawyer,
and is married to Wendy’s
granddaughter. Captain Hook
kidnaps his children, and Peter
returns to Never Land with
Tinkerbell. With the help of
her and the Lost Boys, he must
remember how to be Peter
Pan again in order to save his
children by battling with Captain
Hook once more. Starring Robin
Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia
Roberts, Bob Hoskins and Dame
Maggie Smith. There is a famous
Imaginary food fight in the film,
which has inspired us to have
our own Custard Pie Fight again
due to popular demand! DRESS
AS A LOST BOY OR GIRL - Ready
for the custard pie fight after
the film!
“The Love Punch” 12A - The
Love Punch. A gloriously jolly
romp starring Pierce Brosnan,
Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall
and the marvellous Emma
Thompson who is nothing short
of a national treasure. This is a
lighthearted tale based on a
company being taken over and
and stripped of its assets without
a single thought of what’s going
to happen to the employees.
With everyone having lost
their financial security, Richard
(Brosnan) makes a promise to
sort everything out and with ex
wife Kate (Thompson) he enlists
the services of their neighbours
(Imrie and Spall) and the
computer expertise of their son
to embark on an adventure to
get back what is rightfully theirs.
Set mainly in Paris and the sun
drenched backdrop of the Cote
d’Azur.
Friday 17 October
Crawfordjohn Hall (24)
7.30pm (9.30pm)
£12
Shine Youth Music Theatre
in Concert
Festival Club
Suitable for 6 years plus. Advance
booking essential on 01899
830443 or [email protected]
2pm (4.30pm)
£6
7pm (8.30pm)
£6
Lulo Reinhart plus band
Festival Club
2 hour sessions for parents and
children. These short sessions
allow participants to try out
carving tools and techniques in
a light weight material. These
workshops have proved very
popular at past events - booking
essential!
Friday 17 October
‘The Love Punch’
Friday 17 October
Festival Club
10am to 12 noon
12.30pm to 2.30pm
3pm to 5pm
£20 per adult and child per
workshop ( includes 2 pieces of
material)
‘Hook’ and Custard Pie
Fight (U)
Festival Club Festival Club
Family Carving Sessions
FESTIVAL EVENTS
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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OPEN STUDIOS
Open Studios
FREE ENTRY
Following the success of last year, local artists will once again be opening their hearts,
souls and studios to let the public share in their creativity. Use the map in the centre
pages of the programme to follow the artists trail.
Douglas Davies
Thursday 16 to Sunday 26
October
Loanfoot, Skirling, ML12 6HD
(H)
11am to 4pm
Craig McMaster
Photography
Saturday 18 to Sunday 19
October
4 Ballgreen Road, Biggar ML12
6GP (B)
10am to 4pm
FREE
Ken Russell
October
Janefield, 2 Lindsaylands Rd,
Biggar ML12 6EQ (A)
10am to 4pm
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An Exhibition of magnificent
Black & White photographs of
Scotland’s wildest landscapes
taken by photographer Craig
McMaster, author of “Elements”
and “Greenock & the Firth of
Clyde. See the craft behind his
art.
Selection of posters, cards and
limited edition prints for sale.
www.mcmasterart.com
OPEN STUDIOS
Duncan Tattersall
Susheila Jamieson
October
October
Keeper’s Cottage, Coulter
ML12 6PZ (D)
10am to 4pm
Robin Fox
October
Rowan Cottage, Howgate Road,
Roberton, by Biggar ML12 6RS
(J)
10am to 4pm
Over the past year Ken has been
investigating long lost railways
both local and in Edinburgh. This
has resulted in a variety of new
work including some offshoots
into old and new Leith! His work
can be seen on his web site
www.inadifferentlight.co.uk
Moira Russell
October
Chat with the artist and enjoy
an exhibition of landscape
paintings from Scotland, France
& Spain together with still lifes.
www.douglasdaviesgallery.co.uk
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Robin invites you to his home
and studio to view his mixed
media sculpture. He is a local
artist inspired by the stunning
rural surroundings in which
he lives. Most of Robin’s
work features natural wildlife,
including bird and animal
sculpture. He looks forward to
having a chat about his work.
Pieces will be available to buy
during the Open Studios event,
and commissions are welcomed.
Come along and enjoy some
home made lemon cake and
flapjack whilst you browse the
art. www.theartfulrobin.com
16 - 26
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OCTOBER
Janefield, 2 Lindsaylands Rd,
Biggar ML12 6EQ (A)
10am to 4pm
Duncan is a young artist
producing work inspired by
Scotland’s abandoned country
houses. His love of 19th Century
architecture and experimental
treatment of materials
combine in a varied portfolio
comprising drawing, painting,
collage and photography.
Among his most recent works
are a series of 3-dimensional
pieces using reclaimed and
traditional building materials.
He invites you to visit his studio
for a chance to view his past
projects and current works in
progress. A selection of original
art pieces and limited edition
photographic prints will be
for sale, and side projects in
costuming and corsetry will also
be on display.
www.ruination-scotland.com
Beechwood, Rachan, Broughton,
Biggar, ML12 6HH (L)
10am to 5pm
FREE
Local professional sculptor/
artist/arts educator Susheila
Jamieson invites you to visit
studios and garden at Rachan.
Sculptures, mosaics and other
artwork will be on display.
All artwork for sale. Examples
of public art and school and
community projects will also be
on display. www.rachan.co.uk
Meet the artist and find out
how her ideas are transformed
through sketchbook research
and development to the finished
mixed media work. See more of
her work on her web pages at
www.inadifferentlight.co.uk
18 - 19 OCTOBER
OPEN STUDIOS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Madainn Group
October
10am to 4.30pm
FREE
Kay Booton
October
Sabhal Mor, Roberton, by
Biggar ML12 6RS (K)
10am to 5pm
Trudi Breen
October
Libberton House, Libberton,
Lanark ML11 8LX (M)
10am to 5pm
Exhibition of original artwork.
Cards, prints and original work
for sale.
We are a group of contemporary
artists, meeting for a full day
weekly, who paint in a variety
of styles using mixed media
and assorted techniques. Our
inspiration comes from years
of formal tuition followed by
periodic input from various
professional artists, attendance
at summer schools, workshops
and Leith School of Art.We are
passionate about our work,
enjoying pushing boundaries
and exploring new ways to
express our vision. Our work
includes still life, life drawing,
landscapes and abstracts
focusing on colour, tone and
form. We exhibit widely.Come
along and join us, view our
work whilst enjoying some light
refreshment.
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I work regularly in oil, acrylic
or pencil and have just started
experimenting with mixed
media. I love the beauty that
can be found in flowers and
natural forms but am equally
intrigued by a piece of old rope
or a rusty nail. Visitors will see a
variety of different paintings and
sketches on display, large and
small pieces, cards and work in
progress.
My studio is located in the lovely
village of Roberton on the A73,
just a few miles out of Biggar.
A friendly welcome with tea,
coffee and home baking awaits
you! Tel: 07814258495 for more
information.
Mansefield Arts
October
Mansefield, Manse Rd,
Symington (G)
10am to 5pm
FREE
OPEN STUDIOS
The Old School at Stobo
October
The Old School at Stobo,
EH45 8NU (N)
11am to 5pm
FREE
The Old School is home to 3
different craft businesses. Mark
Norris is a renowned harp maker.
Colin Semple is more recently
established making bespoke
furniture and Lloidy Jeche makes
glass bead sculptures.
www.colinsemple.com
Kirsten Harris Artist &
Alexander Technique
Teacher
October
A warm welcome awaits you
when you visit Eileen’s studio.
Here you can catch up with her
latest works, including paintings,
handmade mini albums, paper
crafts, soap stone carving
and more. Eileen welcomes
commissions to create portraits
of animals and also specialised
albums, (new baby, wedding,
birthdays, etc.)
www.mansefieldarts.com
18 - 19 OCTOBER
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Biggar Botanical Art Group
October
Biggar ML12 6BX (C)
11am to 4pm
With water, brush and palette,
we transform the blank pages
Inspired by natures bounty,
evolved throughout the ages.
Stem and branch, leaf and
flower, we draw and paint with
care
And as a group from far and
wide, together our skills we
share.
The seasons offer the
inspiration, for our botanical
theme today.
And hope all enjoy as we have
done, our creations on display
Carol Taylor
October
The Studio, 20 Carding Street,
Symington, by Biggar ML12
6LS (E)
10am to 6pm
Local artist Carol Taylor invites
you to join her in her garden
studio to view a variety of new
paintings, drawings and limited
edition Giclee prints. Carol
paints full-time in the studio,
so there is quite a variety of
art works to see or you can
chat about the ideas that are
the inspiration for her original
paintings. e.g. Large acrylics
painted on linen/ canvas of the
Sea and landscapes, water colour
paintings, drawings and dried
flower specimen photography.
www.castaylor.com
07769628820.07769628820.
Berry Knowe Cottage, Westsidewood, Carnwath, South
Lanarkshire ML11 8LI (I)
11am to 5pm
Paintings, Drawings, Cartoons
and Art Cards for sale.
Current Themes - Animals,
Horses, Vintage Cars.
www.kirstenharrisart.com
18 - 19 OCTOBER
OPEN STUDIOS
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Biggar Little Festival Main Venues
1. Gillespie Centre & Festival Box Office
2. Corn Exchange
3. Municipal Hall
4. Biggar Kirk
5. Elphinstone Hotel
6. The Crown Inn
7. St Marys Hall
8. Taj Mahal
9. Merry & Bright
10. Atkinson Pryce Bookshop
11. heART & Home
12. Biggar Puppet Theatre
13. Biggar High School, Library & Sports Centre
14. Biggar Showfield
15. Albion Museum
16. Feufield Llamas Larder
17. Masonic Hall and Lodge
18. Biggar Bears
19. Biggar Gasworks
20. Biggar Youth Project
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22. Rachan by Broughton
23. Coulter Hall
24. Crawfordjohn Hall
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Symington
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F. Madainn Group
G. Mansfield Arts
Skirling
H. Douglas Davis
Carnwath
I. Kirsten Harris
Roberton
J. Robin Fox
K. Kay Booton
Rachan
L. Susheila Jamieson
Libberton
M. Trudi Breen
Stobo
N. The Old School
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Millinery Workshop
2 day workshop
Saturday 18 October
Merry & Bright (9)
10am to 3pm
£75 includes materials
Have you ever wanted to
make your own hats? If so
then this workshop if for you.
Join Hazel Henderson and
learn how to block a felt hat
using professional millinery
techniques. Materials provided
but bring along feathers, beads
or anything you like to decorate
your finished creation. Please
also bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for adults only.
Places limited, booking essential.
Day two of the workshop is on
Sunday 19 October
Saturday 18 October
Gladstone Court Museum) (15)
10am to 5pm
FREE - Donations welcomed
Discover the Albion story
and view our collection of
memorabilia, parts and vehicles
at the heart of the spiritual home
of The Albion Motor Company.
Museum also open on Sun 19,
Sat 25 and Sun 26 October.
Antiques Uncovered
Saturday 18 October
The ABC of Square Dance
Saturday 18 October
10.45am to 1pm
£5 Children under 12 free
Square Dancing is a centuriesold social dance form with
European roots, alive and
growing in many parts of the
world. The Caller, Erik Pluylaar
(NL), will take you on a journey
through America where the
modern western square dance
has evolved. Join in a fun, easy
beginner square dance with no
experience needed and for all
ages 8 to adult.
Children under 12 should be
Build-A-Biggar-Bear
Teddy Making Workshop
Saturday 18 October
Biggar Bears (18)
11am to 12noon (under 5 years)
2pm to 3pm (5 to 12 years)
£10
Come and join us for a fun filled
hour and create your very own
biggar bear! Fill them up with
stuffing, add a heart, a wish and
some fairy dust. Then name
your new best friend and enjoy
a teddy bear picnic, story and a
visit from our giant bear friends!!
Lunch and Llama Walk
Saturday 18 October
Llamas Larder (16) and Feufield
Farm, Symington, Biggar ML12
6HX (22)
Lunch 12noon to 2pm
Festival Offer - Family of Four
- £30
Enjoy a soup and sandwich
lunch at Feufield’s Llamas Larder
before visiting Feufield Farm for
a Llama Walk.
Special festival offer – Lunch and
Walk, family of four £30 (normal
price £80). Booking essential
(24hrs notice) 01899 220844.
Also on Sunday 19, Saturday 25
& Sunday 26 October.
Saturday 18 October
12 noon to 8pm
FREE ENTRY
Biggar Kirk (4)
10.30am to 4pm
FREE
A Literary Lunch with
Kirsty Wark
Saturday 18 October
12.30pm to 3.30pm
£22 (includes lunch)
Atkinson-Pryce hosts a lunch
with journalist and TV presenter
Kirsty Wark to celebrate
publication of the paperback
edition of her novel “The Legacy
of Elizabeth Pringle”.
Tickets available from AtkinsonPryce Bookshop only. Purchasers
need to confirm menu choices at
the time of purchase.
Toothfairy
Saturday 18 October
FESTIVAL EVENTS
1.30pm (3pm)
£8
Following the success of
previous years, Biggar Little Beer
Festival will once again host
its very popular Beer Festival
giving you a chance to sample
traditional crafted beers from
throughout the UK with a strong
focus on local Scottish brewers.
Over 18’s only.
Ever wondered if that old family
heirloom languishing in the attic
is worth a fortune? Experts from
Edinburgh auction house Lyon &
Turnbull will be on hand to share
their knowledge about those
family heirlooms, be it jewellery,
ceramics, furniture etc.
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
18 OCTOBER
18 OCTOBER
Please see Tuesday 14 October
for details.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Saturday 18 October
Corn Exchange (2)
2pm (3pm)
FREE (Donations welcome)
Inishmaan
Saturday 18 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
£10
A light and varied programme of
songs by local performers.
Dance and Danceability
Saturday 18 October
2pm (4.15pm)
£5 Under 12’s free
An Evening with Andy
Fairweather Low
Saturday 18 October
9pm till late
FREE
line up!
Municipal Hall (3)
7.30pm (10.30pm)
£15
Since the 1960`s Andy has carved out a glittering career in the music
business. From his early days as lead singer with Amen Corner Andy has
been sought after by almost every big name you can think of. He toured
for years as a stalwart of the Eric Clapton Band and has played with the
likes of Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, George Harrison, Elton John, BB King
and hundreds more.
The ultimate guitarist`s guitarist, he has recently launched a new album
and is coming to Biggar with his own star band.
Andy Fairweather Low
Come to the Assembly!
Country dancing to live
music with Nell and Nicolas
Broadbridge. Dance in long
sets and experience two styles
of dance – the elegance of Jane
Austen, and the excitement of
American Contra Dancing.
Come with or without a partner,
no one will be a wallflower!
Wear comfortable clothes and
shoes. Suitable for age 8 to
adult. Children under 12 to be
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Festival Club
Saturday 18 October
Afternoon Concert;
Alison Bishop and Friends
BIGGAR
BIGGAR DAY OUT
DAY OUT
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER
VARIOUS VENUES
Street entertainment
Food & craft fair
12 noon to 5pm
FREE
Yes its Biggar Day Out once again as Biggar Little Festival pulls out all the stops for its biggest
and best day out ever! Together with the town’s shops, cafes, arts groups and others our aim
is to provide a family feast of fun day out. What do you want to do? How about taking part
in an event, rummaging through the food & craft fair, letting the kids go off exploring in our
storytelling trail ‘Room on the Broom’ or getting them on the bouncy dome to burn off some
energy? For those with less energy what about visiting an exhibition, enjoying a show, doing a
bit of impromptu shopping or just moseying round the town? It’s all there for you on Biggar Day
Out. Come along, join in and help get the town buzzing.
BIGGAR DAY OUT kindly
sponsored by Story Homes
FESTIVAL EVENTS
18 OCTOBER
19 OCTOBER
BIGGAR DAY OUT
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Street Entertainment
A quick stroll down Biggar High St and nearby brings you a host of
entertainment. We have Horse & Carriage rides, open mic, pipe band,
Albion Bus together with Biggar Gasworks Steam day, Puppet Theatre
& Albion Museum open days. We also have lots to keep the children
entertained with a bouncy castle, play bus, face painting and ‘Room
on the Broom’ walk, while Dad’s may want to soak up some of the
atmosphere and sample some of the real ales at the Beer festival. We
are also expecting a visit from those madcap street entertainers Mischief
Le Bas so keep your eyes peeled for The Elvis Cleaning Company and
shop keepers beware as Irana Frump hits the shops!
Rhythmbridge presents a
Community Drum Circle
Sunday 19 October
Corn Exchange (2)
10am to 12 noon
£5 Children under 16 free
Bargain Book Fair
Sunday 19 October
10am to 3.30pm
FREE
Build-A-Biggar-Bear
Sunday 19 October
Biggar Bears (18)
£10
See Saturday 18 October for
details.
Theatre Open Doors Day
Sunday 19 October
Festival Fair
A community drum circle is
a fun, family friendly event,
where people empower each
other in the act of celebrating
community and life through
rhythm and music. Hosted by
Paul Dear Drum Circle Facilitator
Extraordinaire. Suitable for all
age ranges.
Fine foods, arts, crafts jewellery and much more. Due to the
success of extending the festival fair last year it will once again
be held in both the Municipal and St Mary’s Hall providing even
more choice for a superb shopping experience. We will also be
serving teas, coffees and scrumptious home baking at St Mary’s
Hall. Please see the Biggar Day Out Programme for a full list of
stall holders.
Millinery Making
Workshop ( Day 2)
Sunday 19 October
10am to 3pm
£75 (includes materials)
Book lovers and collectors –
come and grab a bargain from
our wide range of secondhand
books on all sorts of subjects!
Bargain prices, so empty your
piggy bank!
11am to 4pm
FREE
Biggar BFO Lodge 167
Museum
Sunday 19 October
Masonic Lodge (17)
11am to 2pm
FREE
details
You’re welcome to pop in and
we will show you around our
wonderful Victorian-Style
theatre. Guided Tours start at
11.00am, 1.30pm & 3.00pm.
Tearoom will be open selling
lunches and cakes! The Bargain
Book Fair is also on the same
day, in the tearoom. Puppet
Shop, gardens and our own car
park on site.
Visit the historic Masonic Lodge
and learn about its fascinating
history.
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BIGGAR DAY OUT
19 OCTOBER
19 OCTOBER
BIGGAR DAY OUT
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Festival Service
Sunday 19 October
Biggar Kirk (4)
11.15am to 12.15 noon
FREE
Albion Museum Open
Day
Sunday 19 October
Gladstone Court Museum) (15)
10am to 5pm
FREE – Donations welcome
Please see Saturday 19 October
for details.
Sunday 19 October
6HX (22)
Lunch 12noon to 2pm
- £30
Henna Hand Painting
Sunday 19 October
The Taj Mahal (8)
12noon to 3.30pm
Prices Vary
Sunday 19 October
12noon to 8pm
FREE ENTRY
See Saturday 18 October for full
details.
details
Storytrail - Room on a
Broom
Sunday 19 October
Departs Atkinson Pryce Bookshop (10)
2pm (3pm)
FREE
Open Stage
Sunday 19 October
This family friendly service
has become a regular feature
of Biggar Little Festival,
acknowledging and celebrating
the spiritual side of the arts in
Biggar. All are welcome.
Henna painting is an ancient
art and offers a non-permanent
alternative to a tattoo. Choose
from a range of creative designs
then watch as the girls show off
their henna painting skills. Pay at
the door – prices vary depending
upon the design chosen.
Corn Exchange (2)
1pm to 5pm
FREE ENTRY
Join us for ‘Room on the Broom’.
Come along to Atkinson Pryce
Bookshop to follow the story
trail. This is suitable for all
preschool and infant primary
children accompanied by adults.
Henna paint is not suitable for
anyone with an allergy to henna.
Children must be accompanied by
a responsible adult.
Please come along and join in
the fun in your favourite witchy
costume.
BLF 5km Fun Run
Sunday 19 October
Start and parking at the
show field (14)
12noon
Adults £10. Ages 12 - 16 £5
Join us in our second fun run,
now an annual event! Run
mostly on track with a little road
work and amazing views. Why
not run for your favourite charity
or support the festival. Prizes for
best fancy dress and 1st female
and male home, also new this
year 1st 12-16 boy and girl.
Entry form to be completed with
booking.
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BIGGAR DAY OUT
19 OCTOBER
Biggar Gas Works Steam
Day
Sunday 19 October
Biggar Gas Works (19)
12noon to 4.30pm
FREE
Gasworks Tours with guide, Coal
Fired boiler will be operating
along with various items of
steam driven plant.
19 OCTOBER
Don’t miss a trip to the Corn
Exchange on Biggar Day Out.
The best of local talent will be
waiting to entertain you with a
fantastic line up. If you would
like to ‘strut your stuff’ on the
Open Stage details of how to
sign up can be found on the
Biggar Little Festival Website.
BIGGAR DAY OUT
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Eastfield and Harthill
Flute Orchestra in Concert
A musical evening with
Andy and Flora Munro
Sunday 19 October
Sunday 19 October
7pm (9.30pm)
£5 / £3 concessions
Corn Exchange (2)
8pm (10pm)
£8 / £6 conc
A night of musical entertainment from one of Lanarkshire’s
Premier Flute Orchestras. Performance includes varied programme
of old favourites to popular songs as well as Individual Solo pieces
from our members. Interval Refreshments included in ticket price.
You’ll be in for a treat with a
night of Scottish Folksy Blues.
Local songwriter and musician,
Andy Munro, will be singing
songs he’s written over the
decades - as well as some
traditional Scots songs and
choice covers. His daughter Flora
will join him and present her
own versions of contemporary
songs and standards with
her uniquely beguiling jazzinfluenced vocals. The concert
will also include songs Andy
and Flora have contributed to a
new Orkney Science Festival CD
“Music for Maxwell” – on which
poetry written by the great
Scottish scientist, James Clerk
Maxwell, is set to music.
The flute is a family of musical
instrument of the woodwind
group. Unlike woodwind
instruments with reeds, a flute
is an aerophone or reedless wind
instrument that produces its
sound from the flow of air across
an opening. Aside from the voice,
flutes are the earliest known
musical instruments. A number
of flutes dating to about 43,000
to 35,000 years ago have been
found in the Swabian Alb region
of Germany.
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BIGGAR DAY OUT
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Traditional Treats@ Taj
Monday 20 October
The Taj Mahal (8)
5.30pm to 7.30pm & 8pm to
10.30pm
Prices vary
A Festival Institution! Once
again it’s time for the ladies to
show off their cooking skills,
bringing you mouth-watering
homemade meals and a taste of
the Punjab. An unforgettable
taste experience!
Available from Monday 20 to
Thursday 23 October. Advance
booking essential on 01899
220801.
Material Wreath Making
Workshop
Monday 20 October
heART & Home (11)
6.30pm to 8.30pm
refreshments)
Kenneth Steven
Monday 20 October
7.30pm (9pm)
£7
Widely published poet, novelist
and children’s author Kenneth
Steven joins Atkinson-Pryce for
an evening of readings by the
fireside. Adult event.
Tuesday 21 October
The Taj Mahal (8)
10.30pm
Prices vary
See Monday 20th October for
details
20 - 21 OCTOBER
Tuesday 21 October
heART & Home (11)
6.30pm to 8.30pm
refreshmenst)
Learn how to use the ancient
technique of Felt Work to create
your own, absolutely unique
Clutch Bag which you will be
able to bring home at the end
of the session. All high quality
materials of merino wool & silk
will be provided along with
refreshments. Suitable for 16
years and over.
Hang on a tic ....... It’s Just
a Minute
Tuesday 21 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (9pm)
£5
Back by popular demand,
Atkinson-Pryce Books is once
again hosting an evening of
wicked wit and hilarity when
our peerless panel will possibly
produce a perfect pot-pourri of
paranomasia, and all without
hesitation, deviation or
repetition. Adult event.
Fun and easy craft, ideal for
all abilities. Design and make
your own material wreath.
All materials and accessories
to complete the project
refreshments. Any age welcome
but parental supervision
required for under 16 years.
19 OCTOBER
Felt Handbag Making
Workshop
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
The Taj Mahal (8)
10.30pm
Prices vary
details
Wirework Jewellery
Making Workshop
heART & Home (11)
6.45pm - 9.15pm
£30 (includes materials &
refreshments)
Biggar Music presents
DUO con CERTO
Arta Arnicane piano
Florian Rohn cello
Municipal Hall (3)
8pm (10pm)
£12/School students free
Block Printing
Thursday 23 October
10am to 3pm
£65 (includes all materials,
refreshments and home baking)
heART & Home (11)
5.30pm to 6.30pm
£10
A perfect workshop for budding
jewellery makers. You will have
the opportunity to learn how
to make a suede and charm
jewellery bracelet from an
experienced crafter. All materials
including charms, beads, fixings
and findings are included in
the price and will be supplied
at the workshop along with
refreshments. Then you can take
home your finished bracelet at
the end of the session.
Suitable for 12 to 18 years. Adult
consent required for under 16’s
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Thursday 23 October
The Taj Mahal (8)
10.30pm
Prices vary
details
Childs Dress Making
Workshop
Teenager Wirework
Jewellery Making
Workshop
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Thursday 23 October
Beginners and advanced
jewellery crafters alike will enjoy
this unique workshop where
you will have the opportunity
to learn how to make wire work
jewellery from an experienced
crafter. The jewellery will be
made from your choice of Silver,
Bronze or Brass.
All materials including gemstone
beads, fixings and findings
which can then be turned into
a choice of necklaces, bracelets,
earrings & brooches are included
in the price and will be supplied
at the workshop along with
refreshments. Suitable for over
16 years.
Arta Arnicane, from Lithuania,
has been nominated for
numerous honours. She gave
a stunning performance for us
in 2013, and achieved the rare
distinction of a standing ovation
in Biggar. Now she returns with
Florian Rohn, to play music by
Dohnanyi and Chopin. If you
have never heard a virtuoso
international pianist, you will be
amazed.
Children’s Author &
Illustrator Debi Gliori
Thursday 23 October
Biggar High School
Fashion Extravaganz
1pm (3pm)
£1
Children’s author Debi Gliori will
be talking to school children
about her picture books and
illustrations at Biggar Library. A
small number of tickets will be
available for the public.
Atkinson-Pryce bookshop will be
selling Debi’s books at the event.
Suitable for ages 6 to 9 years.
Local primary school children
will be invited. Some limited
tickets available for children
outwith the area.
7pm (8.30pm)
£5/£4 conc
The Art Department at Biggar
High School is holding a
spectacular show of pupils
costume, hat, jewellery and
t-shirt designs. Please come
along and see the creations as
your friends and family strut
their stuff on the catwalk.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Using wood carving tools and
techniques, design and carve an
MDF panel, then ink up and take
a series of prints from the carved
panel. Take home carved wood
block and prints.
This workshop is suitable for
age 15 and over. Places limited.
Advance booking essential on
01899 830443.
heART & Home (11)
6.30pm - 8.30pm
refeshments)
22 OCTOBER
23 OCTOBER
Thursday 23 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7pm till the end of the auction
£2 entry to auction only
An auction of contemporary
art by both local and national
artists. Hosted by the Art Gallery
at the Corn Exchange all art
will be auctioned by McTear’s
Auctioneers of Glasgow,
established in 1842. All art
will be original pieces carefully
selected to ensure the highest
quality. Places are limited so
book your seat early. We look
forward to welcoming you to an
evening of fun and excitement.
You might just walk away with
an heirloom. All art, jewellery,
woodwork and ceramics to be
auctioned will be on display
in the Art Gallery at the Corn
Exchange from Thursday 16th
October . Sealed bids will also be
accepted from this date.
Bring your own sewing machine
along to an enjoyable evening
learning how to make a simple
girls dress using a pillowcase.
You can bring a pillowcase or
have one provided. By the end of
the workshop you’ll have a girl’s
dress to take home or donate to
“Dress a girl around the world”
charity and the necessary skills
to make more dresses yourself.
Please provide your own sewing
machine but all accessories
refreshments.
Any age welcome but parental
supervision required for under
16 years. Ability to use a sewing
machine safely essential.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Thursday 23 October
7pm (9.30pm)
£3/£2 conc
A lively and entertaining evening
of music from Biggar’s talented
young musicians. Sponsored by
the Rotary Club of Biggar, the
performers will compete in three
sections – Senior and Junior
instrumentalist, and Young
Singer. All are welcome to one of
the most popular local events at
the Festival.
Clydesdale Folk Club
presents folk legends –
The JSD Band
Thursday 23 October
Municipal Hall (3)
7pm (10.30pm)
£15/£12 CFC Members
One of the most influential
Scottish bands of all time, the
JSD Band received worldwide
recognition during the 1970`s for
their unique blend of celtic and
folk rock based music.
Touring extensively during
that time, the band built up a
tremendous following that has
been loyal over the years.We are
absolutely delighted to have
them perform at Biggar Little
Festival.
Comedy Night with John Gavin, Raymond Mearns &
Junior Simpson
Friday 24 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10.00pm)
£12
‘Not to be missed’
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“One of the
most influential
Scottish bands
of all time”
Join us this year for a fantastic
triple bill of top stand up
comedians. Your host for the
evening, John Gavin started
his comedy career when his
wife entered him for a stand
up competition without his
knowledge. A month later he
found himself in the final of ‘So
You Think You’re Funny’. John
then went on to win Scottish
Comedian of the Year. Opening
comedian Raymond Mearns
is described as ‘A genuine
improvisational genius’. Whether
engaged in hilarious audience
interaction or simply sending
down more gags a minute than a
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Glasow circuit judge, Raymond’s
shows are unmissable. Our
headline comedian Junior
Simpson is a comedy favourite.
A true observational comic
Simpson finds his humour in the
everyday and humdrum with
anecdotes of his world travels as
a comedian adding a personal
originality to his set. Don’t miss
this fantastic show!
sponsored by
Sainsbury’s
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club
Young Musician
Festival Club
Friday 24 October
The Elphinstone Hotel (5)
9pm until late
FREE
line up!
Mosaic Workshop
Saturday 25 October
10am to 4pm
£65 (includes materials,
refreshments and home baking)
This workshop led by Susheila at
her studio at Rachan, introduces
participants to direct or indirect
method mosaic making
(participants choose). Simple
designs look stunning when
made in glass or ceramic mosaic.
This workshop is suitable for
age 15 and over. Places limited.
Advance booking essential on
01899 830443 or susheila@
rachan.co.uk
Build-A-Biggar-Bear
Saturday 25 October
Biggar Bears (18)
£10
details.
Saturday 25 October
Albion Museum (behind Gladstone Court Museum) (15)
10am to 5pm
Songwriting Workshop &
Singing Workshop
Saturday 25 October
Corn Exchange (2)
Songwriting Workshop 10.30am
to 12.30pm
Singing Workshop 1.30pm to
3.30pm
£12 per workshop (£20 for both
workshops if prebooked)
A rare opportunity to explore
maximising your singing
voice & or learn some tricks
in songwriting through two
separate workshops with
Professional Singer/Songwriter
PJ Lynch.
Exploring song structures, how
to develop a basic idea from a
simple melody or a few written
lines/poem, rhyming & telling a
story in song.
If you play a portable instrument,
please bring it along but those
who don’t play an instrument
are very welcome too. The
singing workshop will focus on
getting the most from your voice
including singing in public &
with a microphone.
Please note Limited Spaces bookings must be in advance.
Suitable for age 16 and over.
for details.
23 - 24 OCTOBER
24 - 25 OCTOBER
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
The David Latto Band
Saturday 25 October
Saturday 25 October
6Hx
Lunch 12noon to 2pm
- £30
Saturday 25 October
Corn Exhange (2)
8pm (10pm)
£7
Tours 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm
£4
details
Theatre Director Ian Purves will
take you around our puppetry
collection from across the
globe and talk about how many
countries have a tradition of
puppetry, starting with the
cavemen! Come and see rare and
unique puppets from the exotic
orient to modern TV characters
that you will recognize today.
Our museum has often been
featured on TV, most recently on
the Culture Show BBC2. Every
puppet has a tale to tell.. Guided
tours at 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm.
Limited entry so please book in
advance!
Tickets available from the
Puppet Theatre on 01899
220631.
Halloween Party
Saturday 25 October
Biggar High School Sports
Centre (13)
1pm (3pm)
£3 per child. Adults free
Spookily spectacular children’s
Halloween Party with
bouncy castle, games and
entertainment. Prizes for the
best fancy dress outfit. Suitable
from birth to six years.
“I was born between two
bridges” sings David Latto in
honey-soaked tones on ‘Rollin’
On’. Those bridges aren’t in
Madison County nor are they
spanning rivers outside Nashville
but no matter. Wherever they
are it’s the quality of his achingly
beautiful songwriting that
soothes and knows no borders.
He’s won over fans and festival
goers the hard way: one by one,
gaining a devoted following.
Touring Europe with North
Carolina legend Phil Lee led to
a mutual admiration and now
The David Latto Band play live
in Biggar.
Alt-country? Americana?
Whatever. It’s just beautiful
songs about love, loss and
drinking.
Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club Festival Club
The Global Tradition
Puppet Museum Tour
Festival Club
Saturday 25 October
The Crown Inn (6)
9pm until late
FREE
This is the last of our free music
nights starting at 9.00 pm and
going through until late. We
have some great local bands
coming along to entertain you.
The staff of The Crown will be
pleased to welcome you to
what will be a great close to the
festival.
Stone Carving Workshop
Sunday 26 October
10am to 4pm
refreshments)
Stone carving is engaging, fun,
challenging and therapeutic!
This one day workshop
introduces participants to stone
carving techniques using hand
tools. The workshop is held in
a warm, well equipped studio
near Broughton. No experience
necessary.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
1.30pm (3pm)
£8
6HX
Lunch 12noon to 2pm
- £30
sponsored by
The Royal Bank of Scotland
details
25 OCTOBER
Up cycle Pre-loved fabrics into
fantastic art wall hangings, that
you will be able to bring home
at the end of the session, using
traditional Rag Rug Techniques.
All materials and use of
equipment will be provided
along with refreshments. Any
age welcome but parental
supervision required for under
16 years old.
Toothfairy
“The evening of non-stop partying never fails to leave the
audience in a frenzy.”
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Sunday 26 October
heART & Home (11)
12.30pm to 5pm
£35 includes materials and
refreshments
Workshop places are limited so
advance booking essential on
01899 830443.
Sunday 26 October
Dance the night away with the
70`s legend Brutus Gold. “The
Love Train “ show has received
world wide acclaim including
performing at the MTV awards
and a host of celebrity parties.
The ultimate disco show that will
bring back memories and give
everyone a night to remember.
Rag Rug Making
Sunday 26 October
Biggar Little Love Train
Saturday 25 October
Municipal Hall (3)
7.30pm (11pm)
£10
FESTIVAL EVENTS
See Tuesday 14 October for
details.
Sunday 26 October
Albion Museum (behind Gladstone Court Museum) (15)
12 noon to 5pm
for details.
25 - 26 OCTOBER
FESTIVAL EVENTS
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Not To Be Missed
The John Hinshelwood
Band, Kathy Stewart and
the Frequent Flyers
Catriona McPherson and
Dandy Gilver are back!
Fireworks
Spectacular
Sunday 26 October
The Crown Inn(6)
8pm (10.30pm)
£8
Atkinson-Pryce Books (10)
7.30pm (9pm)
£5
Sunday 26 October
Can be viewed from the
Burnbraes
5.45pm
FREE
John and Kathy appeared at
the 2012 festival with the City
Sinners and tonight they will
be doing separate sets with
their own bands before joining
together for a few songs to
round off the evening. Both
are accomplished singer /
songwriters with several critically
acclaimed recordings to their
names, and this concert provides
an opportunity to hear some of
the finest American / Country
influenced music currently
available in Scotland.
Come along and
enjoy our spectacular
fireworks finale!
Jazz Jukebox
Sunday 26 October
Corn Exchange (2)
7.30pm (10pm)
£12/£10 conc (over 65’s)
After a string of sell-out
performances, Anthony Bowers
and Tim Young return with Jazz
Jukebox – the show where you
choose the tunes! Pick your
favourite song from a repertoire of
over 50 beautiful standards from
the Great American Songbook
and beyond, and Anthony will sing
it for you. With a fabulous Jazz
Trio led by Tim Young on Piano, it
promises to be a unique evening
of song and spontaneity.
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
POST - FESTIVAL EVENTS
Monday 27 October
Author Catriona McPherson is
visiting from California with her
latest Dandy Gilver sleuthing
adventure. Come and join
us at Atkinson-Pryce for an
entertaining romp with Dandy
and Catriona. Adult event.
Concert in the Kirk with Coalburn Silver Band
Tuesday 28 October
Biggar Kirk (4)
7.30pm (10pm)
£5
A midweek concert hosted by Biggar Rotary Club in the atmospheric setting
of historical Biggar Kirk. Formed in 1902 as a public subscription band,
Coalburn Silver Band is now the only surviving brass band in the South
Lanarkshire area, having its roots in the coal mining industry.
Afternoon Concert;
Alison Bishop and Friends
Sunday 26 October
Corn Exchange (2)
2pm (3pm)
FREE (Donations Welcome)
A light and varied programme of
songs by local performers.
26 OCTOBER
27 - 28 OCTOBER
POST - FESTIVAL EVENTS
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EXHIBITIONS
biggART
Monday 13 to
Sunday 19 October
Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm Sun 12noon
to 4pm
FREE
Trout at Transition:
becoming a Water
Steward
Thursday 16 to Friday
24 October
Mon, Fri, Sat 9.30pm to 4pm, Tue &
Thur 3pm to 8pm
FREE
Exhibition of Art to
be included in the
on Thursday 23 October
Thursday 16 to
Thursday 23 October
Corn Exchange (2)
Tues – Fri 10am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
FREE
This year we offer you abundant
artistry and are delighted to
have the fabulously talented
Carol Taylor as our guest artist
complimented by Betty Fraser
Harris a well known Shetland
Fleece Felter. We also have a vast
array of local artists exhibiting
their work.
The Commonwealth
Games as seen by Children
Thursday 16 to
Sunday 26 October
Trout at Transition is
collaboration between Biggar
High School, the Clyde River
Foundation and artist Holly
Keasey that encourages children
to develop a sense of pride in
their local environment through
an interdisciplinary approach to
ecology. The project began with
children raising brown trout in
the classroom in P7 and they
have continued to explore the
local river environment following
their transition into Biggar High
School. This event will focus on
artwork inspired by this year’s
fieldwork on the Mouse, Camps
and Glengonnar Waters.
High Street Shops
FREE
EXHIBITIONS
Biggar High School Art
Exhibiton 2014
Thursday 16 to
Monday 27 October
Mon, Fri, Sat 9.30pm – 4pm,
Tue & Thur 3pm to 8pm
FREE
Medwyn Art Group
Exhibition
Friday 17 to Monday
20 and Friday 24 to
Sunday 26 October
Masonic Hall (17)
11am to 4pm
FREE
Biggar Camera Club
Exhibition
Saturday 18 to
Sunday 19 October
Biggar Youth Project, Clydesdale
Close (20)
11am to 4pm
FREE
Biggar High School Exhibition
of art works by senior school
students.
A little bit of art for a big festival!
Something for everyone.
This is an exhibition of original
art that will be included in an
auction on Thursday evening
23th October. It will be an
auction of contemporary art
by both local and national
artists. Hosted by the Art Gallery
at the Corn Exchange all art
will be auctioned by McTear’s
Auctioneers of Glasgow. All art
will be original pieces carefully
selected to ensure high quality.
Places for the auction are limited
so book your seat early. All
art, jewellery, woodwork and
ceramics to be auctioned will be
on display in the Gallery from
Thursday 16th . Sealed bids will
also be accepted from this date.
A photographic exhibition by
Biggar Camera Club
A Street Gallery displaying
Biggar Nursery Class and Primary
School children’s artwork in a
range of media. The displays will
focus on the different sports that
are part of the Commonwealth
Games.
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EXHIBITIONS
13 - 26 OCTOBER
16 - 26 OCTOBER
EXHIBITIONS
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2014 Festival Programme - Biggar Little Festival

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