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Di Gilpin’s Knitting
Bothy Studio. Open 10am - 5pm Thurs to Mon or by appointment.
Tel: 01334 840431 or 07966 629216. The Studio is in the village
of Largoward.
29th May - Sunday 5th
September 10am
Fife Heroes: Pride of Place
St Andrews Museum
Fife Heroes: Pride of Place features heroes who appeal to
young and old today and whose contribution continues to
influence our lives. Be amazed at the wealth of Fife talent –
artists, scientists, leaders, writers, explorers, performers and
many others. Part of Celebrating Fife 2010
Free Admission
Friday 2nd July - Tuesday
17th August
Splash Out For Nowt!
East Sands Leisure Centre St Andrews KY16 8LH Tel 01334 659473
Cupar Sports Centre, Carslogie Rd, Cupar KY15 4HY Tel 01334
659324
Waterstone Crook sports Centre, Kirk Rd, Newport on Tay, DD6 8HY
Tel 01334 659366
Swimming for those aged 17 and under Free! + quid a kid
racquet sports offer, activity camps, inflatable pool session
and more
www.fifeleisure.org.uk
Monday
July 12th - 31st October 9.30am - 6pm
Maize Maze - Children and Adults Scotland
Cairnie Farming Co., Cairnie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4QD
2010 Mega Maze theme is The Battle of Britian and is the
shape of a Spitfire!
The Maze, sown in maize, grows to a height in excess of 8 feet.
By Mid July when the Maze officially opens, the maize will
already have grown 4-5 feet in height. The crop grows at an
astonishing average rate of an inch a day!
The artistically designed labyrinth of pathways and blind alleys
extend over 6 acres. Like all maize maze’s the Cairnie Mega Maze
will only have a short life before being harvested in October
and fed to the cattle.
All agree that the unusual setting and scale, to say nothing of
the marvel of the design and nature of the materials will make
your visit literally AMAZING!
A Mega Maze ticket holder includes unlimited use of the Funyard
which is packed with fun activities. Highlights include the
go-cart track and the giant straw bale climbing fortress. There
are also trampolines, a massive sand box, swings, slides, a
“young farmer’s yard” with ride on peddle tractors, loaders &
trailers, an XL bouncing pillow, 30m flying fox and other
surpirses. The 4wd ATV Barrel Bug ride is not to be missed!
A Great Day Out! Child £4.85 Adult £4.50
Concession £3.00. T: 01334 655610 E:
info@cairniefruitfarm.co.uk Closed Mondays from
September
Wednesday 28th July
– Saturday 14th August. 2.30pm & 7pm
No performance Sun/Mon. Audio Described performance Saturday 14th
2.30pm
Tuesday – Thursday £13 (£8). Friday – Saturday £15 (£10)
Pilot Theatre & York Theatre Royal in association with The Byre
Theatre, St Andrews present - HANSEL & GRETEL
A Brand New
Adaptation by Nick Lane, Directed by Amanda J Smith, Designed by
Lydia Denno, Lighting Designed by Christopher Randall, Composed
by Richard Taylor
The Byre
Theatre of St Andrews
Imagine a house made of sweets. That’s right. A house! With
chocolate doors, And gingerbread floors…Marshmallow chairs… And
the lights? Gummy bears. Fantastic!
Now imagine being told not to go near it by your mum and dad.
How unfair is that?
Well, this summer you’re going to find out what happened when a
boy called Hansel and a girl called Gretel didn’t listen to
their mum and dad…Suitable for all the family
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Sunday 1st August 2-4pm
Bandstand Concert - National Youth Brass Band School
Bow Butts Bandstand, The Scores St Andrews
Sundays in August 2.15pm
Guided Walks around Crail (Small charge)
Contact the museum at: 62 Marketgate, Crail. KY10 3TL Tel: 01333
450869
Website:
www.crailmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 1st August
Crail Fair
Community Hall Crail
www.aboutcrail.co.uk
Tuesday 3rd –
Saturday 21st August. 10.30am; 12 noon; 2.15pm
Suitable for ages 1-4.
The Byre Theatre presents
LITTLE LIGHT
Created by Andy Manley and Vanessa Rigg
Designed by Brian Hartley
Music by Stephen Deazley
Little Light high, Little Light low
Little Light fast, Little Light slow
Little Light is on a very special journey. Where is Little
Light going? No one knows… or do they?Come and explore the world
of Little Light in this highly interactive and visual
performance which has been specially created for children aged
0-3 and their parents or carers. £8 (£6)
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Thursday 5th August to Tuesday 10th August
Lammas Fair
St Andrews
Historic annual street fair that has been held on the
streets of St Andrews since Medieval times, with fairground
rides, stalls, concerts, and food and drink. Also Lammas
Market on Monday & Tuesday Market St & South St St Andrews Tel
Fife Council 01334 417846
Friday 06 August 9.00pm
String Driven Thing
The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, St Andrews KY9 1JE
The Thing were in Charisma's famous 70's stable, with
Genesis, Lindisfarne and Van Der Graaf Generator. Fronted by
Chris & Pauline Adams, and featuring virtuoso violinist Graham
Smith, they made three cult albums, culminating in 'The Machine
That Cried', now accepted as one of the lost classics of the
underground era. But commercial success proved elusive, and when
Charisma began to exert editorial control, the Adamses quit and
returned to their native Glasgow. There were sporadic reunions
in the 90's, [see '$uicide Live in Berlin']. while Chris' solo
album ['The Damage'] resurfaced on the esoteric Ozit label. Then
in 2007 came 'Moments of Truth', the first studio album in 30
years. Now comes another release, under the shortened name of
String Driven. Tickets £15 Tel; 01334 840494 Booking / Ticket
Information
www.mundellmusic.com
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th August
FALLOUT FESTIVAL
Scotlands Secret Bunker, Troywood, Nr.St.Andrews, KY16 8QH
Scotlands Most Underground Festival
Headliners - Multi DMC DJ Champions SCRATCH PERVERTS.
Live Bands - Root System, Hanney, Cha Cha Heels, Peg & The
Bouffants, Running From Arbuckle and more. DJS
representing House, Techno, Electro, Dubstep, Drum & Bass,
Industrial, Hardcore, Gabba & more. Cost £59 weekend incl
Camping. Day - £25.00 from
www.idiotbus.co.uk Times Friday 17:00 til close Saturday
12:00 til close Sunday 12:00 til 17:00 more info at
www.falloutfestival.co.uk
Saturday 7th August
St Andrews Farmers’ Market
In Argyle Street Car Park, St Andrews KY16 9BX
Local Foodstuff meat, fish, dairy etc, Herbal Remedies, Home
baking, Fruit Wines, Jewellery, organic veg, Pork & Bacon,
Poultry, Soap, Venison, Water buffalo, Angus beef & Jacob Lamb
http://www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk/standrews/index.htm
Saturday 07 Aug 2010 - 15th August 10-5
daily, Evening events from 6.30pm
The Royal Burgh of Pittenweem Arts Festival
VARIOUS VENUES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
The world famous Pittenweem Arts Festival brings together,
for a 9 day celebration of the visual arts, the work of national
and international status artists in a seaside village of quirky
and diverse venues. Set in one of the most character-full and
beautiful environments in the UK, it is no wonder that thousands
choose to come to Pittenweem each August. 2010 sees an exciting
programme of 100 exhibitions, with workshops for all ages in
photography, drawing, textiles and animation. Charge: Free,
evenings various. Tel: 01333 313903 E-mail:
info@pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk Website:
www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk
Saturday 7th August
Big Scottish Swim
Elie Fife
A one mile open water swim in the beautiful, sandy bay at
Elie in Fife, to raise money for Sue Ryder Care Scotland. You
will make a splash by swimming out from the harbour and along
the coastline to the halfway buoy and back. You will be rewarded
with a medal and a complimentary burger at the Ship Inn.
You will receive training tips, sponsorship forms and a Sue
Ryder Care swimming cap. Registration costs £15. For more info
please call Jo on 07827 283598 or email
scotlandeast@suerydercare.org
Sunday 8th August 1pm
Lifeboat Gala Day
Crail Harbour
www.aboutcrail.co.uk
Sunday 8th August 2-4pm
Bandstand Concert - Tayport Instrumental Band
Bow Butts Bandstand, The Scores St Andrews
Sundays in August 2.15pm
Guided Walks around Crail (Small charge)
Contact the museum at: 62 Marketgate, Crail. KY10 3TL Tel: 01333
450869
Website:
www.crailmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 08 August 9.00pm
John Otway
The Inn at Lathones Largoward, St Andrews KY9 1JE
John Otway, (born October 2, 1952, in Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire, England) is a self-confessed unsuccessful
singer songwriter, who built a large cult audience through
unrelenting touring, a surreal sense of humour and a winning
underdog personality. Arriving on the back of punk rock and a
gymnastic performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, his first
single, the half-spoken love song “Really Free” ‘soared’ to 27
in the UK chart.
Despite that his live audience remained loyal, due to Otway’s
manic energy and the probability of physical injury during
renditions of songs such as “Headbutts”. His autobiography
(subtitled “Rock and Roll’s greatest failure”) was a study in
self-deprecation, and his touring continued to sustain him. By
1993 he could draw 2,500 fans to a gig in London and in 1998
4,000 celebrated his birthday with him at the Royal Albert Hall,
coinciding with the release of Premature Adulation, his first
album of new material for over 10 years. Tickets £18 Tel: 01334
840494 Booking / Ticket Information
www.mundellmusic.com
Saturday 14 Aug 2pm - 7.30pm
Newburgh Boat Race and Activity Day
West Shore Pier Newburgh
Family fun day with boat racing, sailing and much more.
Including rowing boat racing, food stalls, fancy dress,
refreshments, live music, trade stands, flying displays and
sailing. All welcome with something for everyone.
Charge: Free Tel: 01337 840500
www.newburghgames.co.uk
Sunday 15th August 12noon - 5pm
St Andrews Harbour Gala
St Andrews Harbour The Shore St Andrews
All the fun of the fair at St Andrews Harbour Gala. Included
inflatable games for the kids, marquee with refreshments and
bar, real steak sausages on the BBQ and speciality strawberry
tarts! Come along and see - it's free. Tel: 07793 242376 E-mail:
friendsofstandrewsharbour@googlemail.com
Sunday 15th August 2-4pm
Bandstand Concert - Dysart Colliery Silver Band
Bow Butts Bandstand, The Scores St Andrews
Sundays in August 2.15pm
Guided Walks around Crail (Small charge)
Contact the museum at: 62 Marketgate, Crail. KY10 3TL Tel: 01333
450869
Website:
www.crailmuseum.org.uk
Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st August.
7.30pm (Sat 21st 2.30pm matinee)
£14 (£12/£9)
The Rape of Lucrece
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
Gerard Logan stars in the first ever stage adaptation of William
Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece - Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Following a 5-Star winning run at the Edinburgh Festival
Fringe and sell-out performances in London, Olivier award
nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan now brings his astonishing
solo performance of Shakespeare's brilliant, brutal narrative
poem, giving an account of the terrible crime of rape and its
dreadful consequences, to St Andrews.
As ever, though, Shakespeare goes beyond the obvious, following
the ramifications of the crime wherever they take him, shining a
light on a band of human-behaviour encompassing the bestial and
the beautiful.
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Friday
20th August 7-8pm doors open 6.30pm
Margaret Drabble A Writers Britain
Town Hall St. Andrews
Tickets £12 on sale
Mon - Sat 9am -5pm J & G Innes Ltd Stationers,
Booksellers and Gift Shop 107 South Street St Andrews
or
www.jg-innes.co.uk
Saturday 21st August
1.30pm - 4pm
Crail Flower Show
Community Hall, Crail
www.aboutcrail.co.uk
Saturday 21st August 8pm
Rachel Harrington presented by the Crail Folk Club
Town Hall, Crail
All the way from Seattle - “old and new country ... a
wandering bluegrass waif”
BYOB. Ticket at the door £7.
www.crailfolkclub.org.uk
21st and 22nd August.
10am to 5pm.
Family Fun Weekend
The Scottish Deer Centre Cupar KY15 4NQ
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Guided
tours. Pony rides and Barbeque. Adult £6.95 Chidren 3- 16
£3.95 Under 3's free. Concessions £5.45 Family ticket 2 adults,
2 children - £22 On the A91 just 12 miles from St Andrews
tel:01337 810 391 email:
info@tsdc.co.uk
www.tsdc.co.uk
Sunday 22nd August 2-4pm
Bandstand Concert - Buckhaven and Methil Miners Band
Bow Butts Bandstand, The Scores St Andrews
Sundays in August 2.15pm
Guided Walks around Crail (Small charge)
Contact the museum at: 62 Marketgate, Crail. KY10 3TL Tel: 01333
450869
Website:
www.crailmuseum.org.uk
Tuesday 24th August
– Saturday 28th August. 2pm & 8pm (Friday 28th 1pm
show ONLY)
TIMES WHEN I BITE: THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES - Directed by
Sacha Kyle Written and performed by Alan Bissett
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
Alan Bissett performs his own one-woman show, a series of
stories from Falkirk’s hardest woman, Moira Bell. Whether
defending her ‘snookelums pookelums’ from the local rottweiler,
attempting to seduce a teacher in the school where she works as
a cleaner, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotia karaoke
night, Moira is hilarious and heart-warming company. £10
Matinees, includes a glass of Wine and a Strawberry Tart. £10
(£8) Evening performances.
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Thursday 26th
August. 12.30pm – literary Lunch. 2pm - performance
Friends of the Byre present - A Literary Lunch with Jess Smith
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
As a girl Jess was one of Perthshire’s travelling people. At the
age of 18 she left the old ways to marry, but the old ways
stayed with her. Do join us for lunch then allow Jess to
guide you through the ways of songs of the Misty Wanderers.
Ticket prices TBC
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Friday 27th August.
7pm
An Evening with Alan Bissett
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
Award winning novelist, playwright, screenwriter, performer and
creator of The Moira Monologue, Alan Bissett, presents a sparky
evening filled with literary readings, comedy, anecdotes, poems
and sketches. Alan will also take questions from the audience.
There may be some Falkirk. £8 (£6)
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Friday 27th August.
8pm
Chloe Hall
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
Touring in her native Australia since her teens, Chloe Hall’s
neverending world tour finally hits the UK with the release of
her groundbreaking new album, ‘Outside’. Chloe is an engaging,
intriguing and charismatic performer, but it’s the simple,
undeniable quality of her songs that leave the listener with
such an overwhelming emotion. Making up the Chloe Hall Trio
tonight are two of Australia’s finest musicians, bassist Chris
Mildren and percussionist Teal Bain-Roben. Real Songwriting...
Real performing... REAL MUSIC! £14 (£9)
Abbey St, St
Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000 Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
Friday 27 August 9pm
W T Feaster
The Inn at Lathones Largoward, St Andrews KY9 1JE
W T Feaster – from Indianapolis USA, heads for Fife, Scotland
"Wish You Well" UK album launch
Following his hugely successful tour last year, Travis Feaster
is set to return to our shores once more – this time to launch
his eagerly awaited second studio album “Wish You Well”. And
amongst his UK wide tour, he is delighted and honoured to
include The Inn at Lathones, home to so many illustrious names.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this outstanding talent. Walk,
run, catch a bus train or plane – whatever it takes, just get
there and witness a remarkable performance! Get your
signed copy of the new album on the night – and don’t forget to
bring an extra pair of socks – COS HE’S GONNA BLOW THE FIRST
PAIR RIGHT OFF! Tickets £12 Tel: 01334 840494 Booking /
Ticket Information
www.mundellmusic.com
Saturday 28th August 10am
- 5pm
Antique & Collectors Fair
Town Hall Queen's Gardens St Andrews
£1 senior citizens & students 50p. accompanied kids
free Tel 01334 838217
Saturday 28th August 9pm
John Miller & His Country Casuals
Inn at Lathones Largoward, St Andrews
Radio Sweethearts frontman Miller heading a night of country as
he launches new album 'Still Carrying A Flame'. Back by popular
demand you will experience a superb Country Show. Great Music,
Great Banter and a Great Band. What more could you wish for?
Tickets £12 Tel: 01334 840494 Booking / Ticket Information
www.mundellmusic.com
Sunday 29th August 12.30
- 3.30pm
Bruce, Beaton, Bibles and Battles
St Andrews Castle
St. Andrews has been at the centre of the lives of many of
Scotland’s most famous, colourful and controversial historical
figures. In this innovative and original event, many of
these characters including Robert the Bruce, John Knox and
Cardinal Beaton will return to St. Andrews Castle to tell their
stories and their role in the town’s often bloody and brutal
history. In this multi-period experience, visit Bruce’s
14th century battle camp and hear the thunder of 16th century
muskets. All included in the normal admission price.
Ticket prices Adult£5.20 Child£3.10 Concession£4.20 Historic
Scotland member£0.00 Historic Scotland Events Team hs.events@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
or telephone 0131 668 8885.
Sunday 29th August 2-4pm
Bandstand Concert - Clackmannan District Band
Bow Butts Bandstand, The Scores St Andrews
Sundays in August 2.15pm
Guided Walks around Crail (Small charge)
Contact the museum at: 62 Marketgate, Crail. KY10 3TL Tel: 01333
450869
Website:
www.crailmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 29th August 1pm
Know Newburgh? Treasure Hunt
90-92 Tayside Institute High Street Newburgh KY14 6DA
Newburgh, on the banks of the River Tay, is a historic town
steeped in history and tradition. Teams of 4 (which must consist
of at least 1 adult) are invited to join us for a Treasure Hunt
around this Royal Burgh. Full instuction will be given at the
start. On completion of the hunt, participants are invited back
to the Community Centre for an awards ceremony and refreshments.
Charge: £5 per team of 4 Tel: 01337 840709
Tuesday 31st August
– 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Wednesday 1st September. 10.30am; 1.30pm; 4.30pm
The Gruffalo
The Byre Theatre of St Andrews
By Tall Stories based on the award winning picture book by Julia
Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
‘A mouse took a stroll through a deep dark wood’. Mouse can
scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying
Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the
very creature she imagined. Tall Stories brilliantly original
adaptation has been enjoyed by audiences all over the country
who have come to love the original picture book. £10 (£7
Schools)
Abbey St, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA Box Office: 01334 475000
Book Online:
www.byretheatre.com
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