All welcome to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
21/11/08
Enjoy all things Scottish next weekend [Saturday, 29 November and Sunday, 30 November] when Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens come alive with music, dance and children’s workshops in celebration of St Andrew’s Day.
Funded by the Scottish Government, this is an opportunity for all citizens to celebrate the nation’s patron saint.
Programme of events:
Saturday, 29 November
10am – 12noon – Children’s Workshops - Scottish Culture and Tradition (SCaT) will host come and try sessions for children. Youngsters will be shown how to dance, sing, play the whistle and other instruments, culminating in a mini Ceildih at the end of the session to show off their new skills. The sessions are free, although prior booking would be appreciated.
2pm – 4pm - St Andrew's Tea Dance - with the Garioch Blend including tea/coffee and biscuits.
7.30pm – Midnight - St Andrew's Ceilidh - with celebrated Ceilidh band SHOESTRING. A free plate of stovies is included in the price.
Sunday, 30 November
11am – 1pm - Children's Workshops - Scottish Culture and Tradition will host more come and try sessions for youngsters. Children will be shown how to dance, sing, play the whistle and other instruments, culminating with a in a mini Ceildih at the end of the session to showcase their new talents. The session is free but prior booking is advisable.
7pm – 10pm - St Andrew's Day Concert - featuring a celebration of Scottish music and dance and hosted by local radio personality, Gordon Bathgate (Waves Radio).
A bar facility will be available at all events except the Children's workshops.
A free raffle for a bag of goodies kindly donated by the Scottish Government will be held at the Tea Dance, Ceilidh and Concert.
Tickets are available from Aberdeen Box Office on (01224) 641122.
Tea Dance - £4.00 per person
Ceilidh - £5.00 per person (includes stovies)
Concert - £4.00 per person
For general inquiries and further details, contact the City Council’s events team on 01224 522998 or email events@aberdeencity.gov.uk
If you have any queries regarding this, or any other news story, please contact Aberdeen City Council on: 08456 080910.
