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1st
January 2009
THE BA
Traditional
street rugby, played by the Uppies & Doonies with a much prized locally made leather Ba'(ball). The Ba'
is thrown up outside St. magnus Cathedral and the game ranges through the town. The Ba' starts on Broad Street with the
boy's game @ 10.30am and the men's @ 1pm.
www.bagame.com/
10th Feburary 2009 - 14th Feburary 2009
THOROUGHLY
MODERN MILLIE
Kirkwall Amatuer Operatic Society presents a rendition of
Thoroughly Modern Millie. The story follows the un-modern Millie fresh off the bus from Kansas to New York in search of a
new life and her adventures in the razzmatazz of Jazz Age Manhattan.
1st March
2009
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Organised
by the Orkney Branch of the Red Cross. Brightly dressed scarecrows enliven fields, gardens
and other public areas. The week culminates in a celebration fundraiser and display on Sunday 1st march at the Orkney Mart
in Kirkwall, with music and entertainment.
15th March 2009
BROWN TROUT
SEASON opens
Fishing is FREE, with a choice of lochs to suit
most tastes. Subscription to the local Trout Fishing Association supports the fishery and gives access to loch side facilities.
Varios competitions from May to September.
www.orkneytroutfishing.co.uk
1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009
THE ADVENTURES OF JACK RENTON
ORKNEY'S WHITE HEAD HUNTER
The amazing story of
the survival of a young Stromness sailor, washed up on the Solomon Islands who "goes native". Held in Stromness
Museum, 52 Alfred Street, Stromness.
April to September
Admission
charge.
Tel: 01856 850023
1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009
CAPTAIN E.E.FRESSON, PIONEER AVIATOR,
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF AIR MAIL SERVISES TO ORKNEY
Captain Fresson revolutionised life in the islands by introducing Orkney's first air service
and Britain's first airmail. Held in Orkney Museum, Tankerness House in Kirkwall.
April to September
Free
Admission
Tel: 01856 873191
10th April to 13th April 2009
ORKNEY CHELIDH WEEKEND
Orkney Traditional Dance Association have organised a programme of dance events with dance workshops
throughout the day including the popular Scottish Country, Old Time Dancing,Ballroom Dancing and Folk Shetland along with
this years specials - an Orkney Wedding Dance, Papa Stour swords and Shetland ancers & Quadrilles. There will
be something for all abilities. in the run up to the Cheilidh Weekend there will be supporting "Fringe Events" in
Rousay and Hoy on the 8th & 9th.
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk
email: orkneyceilidh@btinternet.com
tel: 01856 875534 or 01856 791359
16th April 2009
ST.MAGNUS DAY SERVICE
The annual St. magnus Day Service of praise, commemorating the life and influence of St. Magnus, takes place St. Magnus
Church, Birsay @ 19.30pm
23rd April 2009 to 26th April 2009
FERRY INN PINK WEEKEND
A "pink themed"weekend
of charity events raising funds for various cancer charities.
24th
April 2009 to 26th April 2009
ORKNEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Based at the Stromness Hotel, this is a weekend of mainly traditional jazz by visiting and local performers,
which includes the now traditional Annual jazz Festival Service of praise @ St. magnus Church, Birsay, led by Bill SAlmond's
Louisana Ragtime Band.
www.stromnesshotel.com
email; info@stromnesshotel.com
tel: 01856 850298
fax: 01856 850610
2nd May 2009
RUGBY
SEVENS
Orkney Rugby Club annual Sevens tornament.
www.orkneyrfc.co.uk
17th May 2009
NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION
A programme of events celebrates Norway's Constitution Day. Parade of flag
waving people from Kirkwall Pier @ 14.30pm, along with piping, singing, dancing and other events.
21st May 2009 to 24th May 2009
ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL
The Orkney Folk Festival celebrates 27 years of bringing the best modern and traditional folk music
to the people of Orkney, with visiting artists from around the globe, and a healthy sprinkling of Orkney musicians, fill island
venues with live music. The Festival features mainly traditional music with visiting musicians and local talent in concerts,
ceilidhs, stomps, festival clubs,workshops and informal sessions. Based in Stromness with events also staged in the rural
areas and smaller islands.
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
email: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com
tel: 01856 851331
www.orknet.co.uk
Orkney Community based Website
www.orkjar.com
Sigurd Toweries"Orkneyjar" - The Heritage of the Orkney Islands
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