September 2019
Inspired by Art
Doors open 10.00am for 10.30 start Helen Boden Leads this creative writing work shop. Helen is a widely published poet and experienced workshop leader with a particular interest in writing about visual arts’. For more information visit helebodenliteraryarts.wordpress.com The workshop takes place in room 1 of the Arts Centre where you will be surrounded by art works submitted by local artists to the Annual Open Art Show and Penicuik Turner Prize. Works for this exhibition are generally of a high…
Find out more »Opening of Annual Open Art Exhibiton and Penicuik Turner Prize
The Annual open Art Exhbition is always eagerly anticipated by local artists. Works are of high quality and often for sale at very reasonable prices. Be among the first to see this year's exhibition and maybe become the proud owner of an original art work. Judge for Penicuik Turner Prize This year the judge for the Penicuik Turner Prize is Philip Hutton, an author and painter based in Peebles. Philip was born in Peebles in 1949. He attended…
Find out more »Acoustic Music Session with Loanhead Guitar Club
Some members of the guitar club Loanhead guitar club are leading two sessions in Room 1. The first of these is on Saturday the 7th September starting at 7.30 pm and the second is on Sunday afternoon the 8th September starting at 3.30pm The Loanhead Guitar Club and Friends Acoustic Music Sessions. An evening (and afternoon) of contemporary acoustic songs, Americana and original compositions by local singers and musicians. Entry is by donation at door on the night. Suggested donation…
Find out more »Michelle Dierx
Michelle qualified as Batchelor of Music from the Royal Scottish Conservatoire in Glasgow in 2018. She is already gaining a considerable reputation as a performer. She appeared locally in Eastgate Theatre in Peebles as part of the Patron's Concert where she played Debussy's violin sonata in G minor with accomplishment and sensitivity. What could be better for a Sunday afternoon treat than hearing delightful music surrounded by the paintings of the Open Art Exhibition? With Michelle…
Find out more »Acoustic Music Session with Loanhead Guitar Club
A relaxed Sunday afternoon session spent with Loanhead Guitar Club surrounded by the art works on display for the Annual Open Art Exhibition. A lovely way to wind down at the end of a busy weekend. Entry is by donationat the door.
Find out more »Claire Hastings at Penicuik Folk Club
Penicuik Folk Club presents a concert by Claire Hastings. Claire Hastings, a singer and song writer, was the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015. Since then her performances have grown in confidence. Her voice was made for Scottish Song Tickets are £10 (£8 for Folk Club members) and are available at the door on the evening.
Find out more »Engage the Flow – an illustrated talk by Aine Divine
Aine is a well known local artist best known for her watercolour portraits. Tonight she is going to share with us some of the inspiration she finds in everyday life and some of the ways she has found to harness that energy. Aine's infectious enthusiasm for life is sure to make this a lively talk which should appeal to a wide audience. Artists will find it particularly inspiring but everybody will find resonances with their own lives and aims. …
Find out more »Sandy Brechin and Gregor Borland
This will be a lively concert to mark the final weekend of PENFEST. Sandy and Greg have been performing together for over twenty years. For ten years of that time, Greg played fiddle in Bùrach with Sandy, as well as bass guitar in The Sandy Brechin Band, touring all over the world. Now, as a duo, they still play sets from both bands, along with tracks from Greg’s debut album, Bowstroke, featuring a mix of traditional tunes and many of…
Find out more »Story Telling for Nursery Children
We are delighted this year to welcome Lea Taylor as our storyteller. Lea has delighted audiences with her storytelling both nationally and internationally for many years.. Family audiences warm to her engaging repertoire which often includes audience participation of one form or another. Be prepared for laughter, listening and perhaps a bit of role play. Lea is the author of popular children’s books ‘Midlothian Folk Tales’ and 'Animals Beasties and Monsters of Scotland.’ Lea in…
Find out more »Crafty children
Children's craft sessions will run in parallel to the story tellng session. Children love colouring and drawing and it is even better if there are friends around. This is a drop in session. Come at any time between 10.00am and 12.30am to join in the fun. Come and go as you please. It is FREE to join in. Children must be accompanied by an adult This session is sponsored by Taylor Wimpey
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