Whit’s on this weekend?
At a loss for what to do this weekend? Have no fear! The Orcadian is here with a few peedie suggestions…
Bill Murray + Jan Vogler
June 17, 2018 7:00 pmImagine that an iconic film star is planning to visit Orkney. And that this film legend invites a small audience to spend an evening with him and three of his friends, sharing their favourite music, songs, poetry and prose.
Now imagine the film legend is none other than Bill Murray — star of Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Lost in Translation, to mention but a few — and his friends are premier cello soloist Jan Vogler, virtuoso violinist Mira Wang, and renowned pianist Vanessa Perez. If you managed to conjure up this extraordinary event in your mind’s eye, you have just imagined the New Worlds show. And it’s coming to Stromness Town Hall, for one night only, this Sunday, June 17.
Firth Gala Weekend
June 17, 2018It will be an exciting few days out in Firth, as the local community association presents the parish’s annual Gala Weekend.
The fun and festivities start tonight, Friday, with a Children’s Walking Treasure Hunt. With groups meeting at the Firth football pitch carpark at 6.30pm for a start at 7pm.
Local band, Bad Apple, will also be playing in the Pomona Inn from 9.30pm.
Then, tomorrow will see a day packed full of excitement, with local clubs fundraising in the hall from 12-3pm, followed by sports, starting at 2pm — including the infamous north vs south tug of war.
In the evening, there will be a fancy dress parade from the Pomona Inn to the hall, led by Kirkwall City Pipe Band. Competitors will be gathering at the Pomona green at 6.45pm. At 10.30pm, the Gala Dance will begin with music from Wayward.
The weekend will be rounded off, quite aptly, with Parish team rounders at Firth Community Centre. Teams to gather at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.
Orkney Arts & Crafts Exhibition
June 17, 2018Orkney Arts & Crafts launched their annual craft fair for 2018, this Thursday.
There’s plenty to see, with some of the best in handcrafted goods that Orkney has to offer, upstairs in Kirkwall Town Hall.
The exhibition is open everyday from 9am until 4pm (except Sundays) and will run until August 1.
CLAN Prize Bingo
June 17, 2018If you’re feeling lucky, tonight, why not head down to the King Street Halls for some prize bingo — proceeds in aid of CLAN Cancer Support.
OTN Coffee Morning
June 17, 2018Orkney Talking Newspaper will be hosting a coffee morning, this Saturday, from 10.30am until 12pm at the King Street Halls, Kirkwall.
There will be plenty to do, with homebakes, bottle stalls, books and plants all on offer.