Welcome to 25th Anniversary Aberdour Festival

"OUR WORLD IN ONE WORLD"

10 days of celebrations with arts, crafts, song, dance, puppetry, sports and so much more

A Welcome from our Chairman..

The 25th Festival is a landmark for Aberdour. We have chosen the theme of "Our World in One World" to emphasise that the aims of the festival are:-

To that end, we have created what we hope will be a broadly appealing programme of events, which promote one or more of the above aims. To make it special we have booked a larger marquee than we have ever had before on Silver Sands playing field. Events this year include Eddi Reader, Albannach, Dorothy Paul, Henry Sandon of the Antiques Roadshow and the popular ceilidh band Callanish. We finish our big party with Big Vern and the Shootahs. We are pleased to welcome back Jean Redpath in St Fillan's Church and the Gershwin Gang in the grounds of Aberdour Castle. For classical music lovers, we are running a series of three concerts by young musicians from "Live Music Now" in St Fillan's Church. Favourite events, such as the arts weekend are still included, along with many new acts in the halls and hotels in Aberdour; with John Cairney returning to his favourite Fife village for `My Scotland Story' at the Woodside Hotel. The favourite "Village Affair", which provides a showcase for local talent, will also run in the Festival Marquee. Our prime purpose is to provide enjoyment for the village and its many Summer visitors. This year, we also look forward to renewing our friendship with families from Aberdour's twin town of Corte Franca in Northern Italy with an opening Scottish-Italian Gala Evening in the Marquee. Our chosen charity this year is Shelterbox which provides much needed immediate aid in cases of global disasters. In particular we are supporting the efforts of Shelterbox in Burma, as it is one of the few charities that has been given permission by the authorities to enter the country. Our friends from the Rotary Club of Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay, who will be running the bar in the marquee, will also be making a collection in support of this charity. The Committee look forward to your continuing support at this special 25th year. We promise a week long, action packed series of events for all ages - The Raft Race, Donkey Brae 7 and 2 mile runs, village market, many children's events, arts and music workshops. Please put the Festival dates in your diary and book your holidays!

Pauleen Norman, Festival Chairman 2008

On behalf of the Aberdour Festival Committee

The organisers may be contacted at .

This year's special raffle will be drawn on Saturday 2nd August at the Marquee event - Big Vern and the Shootahs. There are some fantastic prizes so make sure you get your tickets from various festival venues throughout the week.

Launch of the Fabulous Fringe Programme

The Fife Circle Challenge - Return to Aberdour Saturday 19th July 2008, 10.20am Meet at Aberdour Railway Station Marking the launch of the Fringe, the weekend before the official opening of the main festival this inaugural charity event is destined to be a sponsored pub crawl with a difference! Starting and finishing at Aberdour Railway Station, the aim is for two competing teams to travel the Fife Circle Railway route in opposite directions, stopping at every station and visiting designated local venues enroute. Each team member has to complete various challenges on the way and evidence will be required. Not for the fainthearted! For further details and sponsorship forms, call Robert/Charlotte on 01383 860846. All proceeds will be given to this year's chosen festival charity (see Chairman's opening).

Festival Programme

Art Exhibition Preview

6pm-9pm

in various venues throughout the village. See the Art festival page for more details.

Gala Evening

8pm

in the Marquee
Tickets £ 7.50

An evening of food, wine and entertainment with an Scottish/Italian flavour to welcome our sponsors, VIPs, guests and visitors from Corte Franca. This is a chance to say a big thank you to all those who have made Aberdour Festival such a success and highlight of our year over the last 25 years. Entertainment by mystery famous guests, a wonderful magician, the three tenors, the Isa Duncanson dancers and Corte Franca's own Pipe Band.

The Hanley Band

8.30pm
Cedar Inn 
FREE 18 yrs +

The Cedar Inn welcomes their favourite melodic/country rock band. One of the best bands on the Edinburgh circuit, Annette and the boys are sure to get the bar jumping. Dig out the dancing pumps!

Aberdour's Got Talent

7.30pm
Foresters Arms
FREE

Come and showcase your talent to the village! Registration from 6.30pm onwards.

Art Exhibition

11am-6pm

in various venues throughout the village. See the Art festival page for more details.

Pre-Parade Face Painting and Streamer Making

9.15am - 10.10am

in the Marquee

50p per streamer;

£1.00p per face;

75p per balloon

All ages

Be an early bird and come down to the Marquee to get ready for the Fabulous 25th Festival Opening Parade.

Festival Parade

10.15am - 11.25am

Parade leaves marquee at 10.15am.

FREE Open to all

The 25th Aberdour Festival parade kicks of this year's double theme `Silver Celebrations - Our World in One World'. A parade fit for a Royal Party, full of colour, music and fun. Children's entertainer Peter Baynes joins us in the parade along with Corte Franca Pipe Band. Join in as we party our way from the Marquee at Silver Sands through to Dovecot Gates then back to the Castle for our Crowning Ceremony. Come in silver or dressed in recycled materials, or come as something bright and beautiful or creepy and crawly to celebrate the natural world around us. You don't have to be a child to dress up - get with the beat and help us make this the most fantastic parade ever!

Crowning and Opening Ceremony

Aberdour Castle
11am - 11.25am

Supported by the Aberdour Primary School Performers.

FREE All ages

Transition Movement  

School Hall
12:00noon - 1:00pm
Entry by donation Adult

Communities around the world are using the Transitions model to take powerful action on climate change and peak oil. Transition offers a framework for communities to look at all the things they need to support themselves and thrive, and develop a plan for how they want to move towards a more local, sustainable and rewarding future. There is a growing network of communities in Scotland who have decided to work with this model - come and find out more and decide if you would like Aberdour to join them.

Flower Festival

St Fillans Church 

12 noon - 6pm
Entry by donation

Sports Day Cafe

From 1.00pm

Aberdour Primary School Hall

All ages

Playgroup will be serving delicious Sports Candy from 1pm: healthy salads, snacks and cream teas! Eat your heart out, Sportacus!!

Village Family Sports Day

2pm - 5pm

Aberdour Primary School Playing Fields

Landscape Painting Demonstration

2.30pm

Art Gallery, 33 High Street, Aberdour 

Ian Scott presents this demonstration using acrylic paints. Pottery and Painting taster sessions for adults and children will be on offer during festival week. Details from Art Gallery.

Fantastic Fireworks Display

10.00pm

Silver Sands

Entry by bucket collection on the night.

DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREWORKS!

Family Ceilidh and BBQ with Callanish 

in the Marquee
7pm - 11.45pm

£ 5-00 adults, £ 2-00 children up to 14 Pre-school children free

The fabulous Callanish return to set the festival off with a bang! Callanish have been performing live for 15 years all over the UK and abroad. Formed in London by pro musician Craig Hunter, they have established themselves as one of Scotland's finest live acts. In 2005 they performed at the G8 Delegates summit at Gleneagles and in January 2007 they were the act chosen to perform at a prestigious Burns Supper at Whitehall. No doubt that you will be whooping and whirling all night long! Bar available. BBQ throughout the day from noon til dusk.

Ukulele

8.30pm
Cedar Inn 
FREE 18 yrs +

Back by popular demand - this year's find! An amazing bunch of musicians from the south side of the river playing ukuleles. Don't be fooled, they Rock - in a jaunty way. Pure entertainment for the young and not so young...wear a T shirt . . . this will get busy!

Special 25th Festival Church Service

St Fillans Church 

10.30am-11.30am

Village Market and Fun Day

Silver Sands Tented Village

11am - 4pm
Tented Village -Silver Sands Playing Field
Open to all

As well as good quality local produce we also have a variety of stalls, music and dance to entertain you. Peter Baynes will entertain throughout the day, stalls will include DAFC inflatable beat the goalie.

Bar available from 12.30pm

Art Exhibition in Local Venues

12pm - 5pm

Flower Festival

St Fillans Church 

12pm - 6pm
Entry by donation

Donkey Brae Run

Silver Sands Playing Fields

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration in Aberdour Primary School

7 mile run (age 17+) £ 11/ £ 9, SAL/UK Reg.

2 mile run (age 9+) £ 3.

Family fun run (open to all but under 9s must be supervised by a responsible adult) £ 2.

Electronic chip tagging is planned for the 7 mile race this year to provide accurate race times. Numbers and Electronic chips are to be collected on the day by all 7 mile runners from the Festival marquee on the field. All lost chips will incur a £ 5 charge.

Online registration forms:

Donkey Brae enquiries can be made to: 01383 860 354 or 375.

Donkey Brae Run is sponsored by Highland Spring and Concept Group.

Showers available

Enquires: Donkey Brae Run
     tel.01383 860354 or 860375

Sponsored by:

Albannach Concert

Festival Marquee - Silver Sands
Performances at 3.30pm and 5pm
Tickets: £3 / Children free

Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for "Scottish" or "Scotsman". That's exactly what they are. All are born and bred in Scotland and their purpose in life is to share their intriguing culture, history and heritage by means of their music. Describing themselves as a Scottish Tribal Band, they are not your traditional Pipes and Drums and bring a new and exciting form of music to the stage. A championship piper, extremely talented main drummer, bass drummers and bodhran musicians bring a brand new approach to percussion and Celtic music. Their style is exciting, energetic and enchanting and they promise to leave you begging for more. Come and be thrilled! You can see them on their own in the afternoon or as a lead in to Eddi Reader in the evening (or both - they're worth listening to twice!!!)

Village Football Match

4pm - 5.30pm

Aberdour Football Club, Hawkcraig Road

Easter versus Wester Aberdour

For teams contact:

	Easter Aberdour:    Gordon McRay   01383 861134
	Wester Aberdour:    Ian Downie     07872 627160

Quiz Night

7.30pm start

Foresters Arms

£5 per team

Register your team of four eggheads from 7pm onwards.

Eddi Reader Concert 

Supported by Albannach

in the Marquee

8pm

Tickets £ 20 for all ages

Aberdour Festival is delighted to have booked the fabulous Eddi Reader who, for almost quarter of a century, has been one of Scotland's foremost singing talents. Originally with Fairground Attraction, Eddi has carved out a highly successful solo career and has just released her sixth and most acclaimed album, "Peacetime".

Just before coming to Aberdour, Eddi will be headlining at Glastonbury. Her style ranges from the traditional songs of Burns to the very non- traditional. "I get a sense that it's all just music. It's not traditional or contemporary or singer/songwritery or anything... It's this beautiful wee photograph of people playing this idea on that day." Come and enjoy Eddi's "beautiful wee photographs"!

Big Cooks Little Cooks

Cedar Inn 

10am - 11am

Suitable for ages 4-7 years old

Book in advance

Crystal Tips meets Jamie Oliver as Mad Margaret Harrower teaches your kids the fun side of food. See how tasty treats are made, then create your own! (entry fee includes ingredients)

Flower Festival

St Fillans Church 

10am - 5pm
Entry by donation

Dream Catcher

Festival Marquee

10am - 12noon Drop-in

Tickets £2 suitable for all ages

Attfife Lochgelly Centre  presents a community art-project. This 21st Century Dreamcatcher project will take the form of a participatory community art event, designed to highlight the issues of waste awareness and recycling . The event itself and the Dreamcatcher art piece produced will also help to publicise community arts events and encourage participation in creative activities by a wider audience. The project is open to all visitors who wish to participate. Full details on purchase of tickets.

Aberdour Sports P5 - S4 Boys' Tennis

Aberdour Tennis Club

10:00am - 12:00 noon

Selected doubles fun festival.

Playing pairs arranged on the day. All abilities welcome.

Consent forms are required for this event, available from the Box Office.

Contact:

	Aberdour Sports Committee: 01383 860 760

International Dance Workshops

Church Hall

All tickets £ 2

Book in advance AttFifes' Lochgelly Centre  introduces, in partnership with their resident dance company a workshop which will get you moving to music from Cuba, Africa, Spain...who knows where? Put on your dancing shoes and bring a bottle of water!

John Cairney on Burns 

12.30-1.30pm

Boat Club 

Tickets: £2 10 yrs +

John Cairney is an authority on Robert Burns and this is a chance to learn how to speak `Burns' in performance and hear the stories behind some of his famous poems and songs.

Robot Experience

1.00-3.00pm

Book in advance

Institute

Free Up to 12 yrs

The experts from Edinburgh University  return to give us another demonstration of what's happening in the world of robotics. Drop in and see robots in action and ask the scientists your burning questions.

International Dance

2.00-3.00pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £2 5-7 yrs

Book in advance

AttFifes' Lochgelly Centre  introduces, in partnership with their resident dance company, a workshop which will introduce you to dance from different parts of the world. Adults do not need to stay for this.

Aberdour Sports: Girls Tennis

2.00-4.00pm

Tennis Club

FREE P5-S4 Girls

Selected doubles fun festival. Playing pairs arranged on the day. All abilities welcome. Consent Forms required for this event, available from Festival Box Offices Contact: Aberdour Sports Committee tel: 860760

Floral Art Master Class

2.00-4.30pm

Church Hall

Tickets: £5 Adult

With Lorna Wells of `Lorna's Flowers', Dalgety Bay. Please bring along your favourite container.

International Dance

3.00-4.00pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £2 2-4 yrs

Book in advance

AttFifes' Lochgelly Centre  introduces, in partnership with their resident dance company, a workshop which will introduce you to dance from different parts of the world. Children should be accompanied by an adult for this class.

Robotic Creatures

3.30-4.30pm

Institute

FREE 12 yrs +

The robot experts  are offering this workshop for you to learn more about electronic creatures. Come and see what the buzz is all about! The children will learn about some of the simple rules that can be used to make robots do complicated things and will then get to build a small robot.

Aberdour Sports: Tennis

Coaching for Beginners

4.00-4.45pm P1-P2

5.00-5.45pm P3-P4

Tennis Club

FREE

Booking and consent forms required for this event, available from Festival Box Offices Contact: Aberdour Sports Committee tel: 01383 860760

Recycling in Fife

6.00-7.00pm

Institute

Entry by donation

Nisbet Galloway of Fife Council  will tell us about recycling in Fife: past, present and future. Come and find the answers to all those things you have always wanted to know about your plastics, tetrapaks, and compostables. (There is also a Recycling in Fife information stall at Farmers' Market, Sunday 27th July)

"My Scotland Story" with John Cairney 

7.30-8.30pm followed by supper

The Woodside Hotel

£8 for Talk (from all box offices)

£20 for Talk and Supper (from Woodside Hotel only)

We are delighted to welcome back John Cairney whose new presentation "My Scotland Story" is a conversation with his audience based on his experiences growing up in Glasgow and taking his kind of Scotland around the world via his scripts on Burns, Stevenson, McGonagall and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Afterwards, The Woodside are offering a delicious, Scottish themed supper menu of two courses plus tea/ coffee which includes a birthday cake in celebration of Aberdour's 25th Festival. Why not make up a party and book your tickets in advance?

Sax Ecosse 

7.30pm

St Fillan's Church 

Tickets: £7.50

A ticket for all 3 `Live Music Now' concerts can be purchased for £18

Once again, in conjunction with the Live Music Now scheme founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1977, the Aberdour Festival is pleased to bring you three fantastic concerts in the wonderful surroundings and acoustics of St Fillan's Church. First to perform are Sax Ecosse, a quartet of very talented musicians comprising Linsey Payne (Baritone Sax), Karen Dufour (Tenor Sax), Andrew Somerville (Soprano Sax) and Michelle Melvin (Alto Sax). They have recently performed at the 14th World Saxophone Congress in Slovenia, Norway's St Olav's Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Playing a combination of classical music and jazz, they have even performed for that other well known Saxophone player, Bill Clinton! As well as their concert appearances, like all of the other Live Music Now musicians, they also undertake a variety of music educational work. Prepare to be enthralled! Why not come along to the other concerts on Tuesday and Thursday?

Blues in the Tent:

Baby Isaac , and The Blue Hyenas 

7.30pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £4.50

Altogether an outstanding evening of Blues. If you woke up this morning and your dog was dead and your woman done gone and left you, this will make you feel sooo much better! Formed in 1992, Baby Isaac set out to reproduce the authentic Chicago Blues of the 1950s. Over the years, this style has evolved to include a notable element of West Coast Swing and Jazz, giving the band a unique and recognisable sound which they named `'Goodtime Blues''. "Laughing In The Face Of The Blues", The Blue Hyenas are a top Edinburgh based blues trio and have been around since the early 90s. Founder member Sandy "Beaches" Tweeddale's powerful vocals and impressive mix of guitar styles gives the Hyenas their unique sound.

`Play in a Day' Workshops

9.30am - 5.00pm

Aberdour Primary School Hall

Tickets: £2 11-16years

Book in advance - maximum 25 participants

A Play in a Day is an exploration, through drama, of a combination of Shakespeare and Fairytales. We will create an original and exciting piece of theatre and then perform it in the evening. The workshops are being run by Natalie, Laura and Fiona from Aberdour Players Youth Theatre. Workshops from 9.30am, lunch at 12pm, workshops and rehearsals 12.45-5.00pm. Performance at 6.30pm. Participants are to come wearing comfortable black tops and leggings or trousers. Bring a packed lunch. Consent forms required.

Family Magic Show

10.00-11.00am

Festival Marquee

£2 at the door

All ages

Stone the Crow and Gary James  - Edinburgh Magic Circle Magician of the Year 2007 - provide fun, laughter and magic for all the family.

A fascinating exhibition of picture postcards from a bygone era. By kind permission David Hamilton

10.00am - 4.00pm

Church Hall

Entry by donation All ages

Flower Festival

10.00am - 6.00pm

St Fillan's Church 

Entry by donation

What a Thrill! Funky, Iconic Dancing Workshop for Absolutely All Ages

1.00-4.30pm

Masonic Hall

Tickets: £2

Book in Advance

Remember back when Michael Jackson was thrilling the world with his amazing moves? Well now is your chance to follow in his footsteps! Get on board this `thrilling' session and you'll perform as a star act in tomorrow's `Village Affair' and bring the tent down. What's the routine? It's a secret - but we promise it'll be the thrill of a lifetime! All ages and experiences (including none) welcome. Bring water, wear something you can move in and make sure you bring a sparkly glove! Be prepared for a laugh!

Tea dance

1.30-3.30pm

Institute, Shore Road

Tickets: £3

Enjoy afternoon tea, good company, music and dance.

Amu - Drumming from Africa

2.00-3.00pm; 3.15-4.15pm;

4.30-5.30pm (ages 11-16 only); 6.00-7.00pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £2

For all ages (except 4.30pm session)

Book in advance

Creative drumming and story telling with performing artist Gift Amu Logotse of Ghana

Canoeing at Craigencalt 

6.00-8.00pm

Craigencalt/Kinghorn Loch

Tickets: £4 Age 8-adult

Book in advance

Join in the fun and improve your canoeing skills courtesy of Kirkcaldy Canoeing Club at the Craigencalt Ecology Centre, Kinghorn. All equipment supplied, but a change of clothes is recommended! Book and complete paddler registration form in advance. Car-sharing or transport by mini-bus from Station at 5.30pm. Please bring a hot drink and change of clothes in case the weather is unkind.

`Play in a Day' Performance

6.30-7.30pm

Aberdour Primary School

Entry by donation

For all ages

See earlier entry for details

Hoot 

7.30pm

St Fillan's Church 

Tickets: £7.50

A ticket for all 3 `Live Music Now' concerts can be purchased for £18

The vibrant young duo, Hoot, was formed in 2005 when Helen Macleod (Harp) and Emma Wilkins (Flute) were reunited at a charity concert in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One year later, at the same festival, they made their debut with a performance of Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto. As versatile musicians, they have performed at many prestigious venues such as Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Albert Hall and even Edinburgh Zoo! So come along and enjoy Hoot's sensitive and enchanting playing. See our other concerts on Monday and Thursday.

Dalgety Bay - Your Neighbour

7.00-8.30pm

Institute

Tickets: £3

A Shared Heritage and Hidden History from Bronze Age to New Town by Eric Simpson, illustrated with slides. The talk includes Bronze Age finds; St Bridget's Kirk and the monks of Inchcolm; the Earls of Dunfermline; Donibristle House & Estate & the Earls of Moray; Fordell - castle, mining village and coal railway to St Davids harbour; Donibristle naval air station in two World Wars.

Games Night

7.00pm

Foresters Arms

£3 per person

Pool, Darts, Dominoes. 7.00pm registration for 7.30pm start

An evening of Scottish Comedy and Mind Magic with Dorothy Paul and Drew McAdam

8.30-11.00pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £12.50 / £10.00 conc.

Dorothy Paul  is one of Scotland's best known comedy and acting faces. She has worked in various variety theatres, serving her time with such comedy greats as Johnny Beattie and Jack Milroy. Then came a spell on Scottish Television in the One O'clock Gang and doing the rounds in Clubland. Tony Roper's "The Steamie" marked a dramatic turning point in her career. We are delighted that she has managed to fit Aberdour into her busy schedule. Come along and prepare to laugh - a lot!

Drew McAdam  can only be described as unique! His act is called "Mindplay". Keys and cutlery melt, bend and break in your hands, Uri Geller style. Watches stop, then start again at his command. He demonstrates mind-reading, telepathy, ESP and an amazing ability to influence another person's thoughts and actions. He bends so many spoons that ASDA supply all his cutlery! You've never seen anything like this before - guaranteed!!!

Sonsie Music 

10.00-10.45am

11.15am - 12noon

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £2 3-8 yrs

We are delighted to welcome the ever popular `Sonsie Music' back to the Festival, this time with their brand new most vibrant show yet - a musical version of `A Moose in the Hoose: A Scots Counting Book' by James Robertson and Matthew Fitt. Guaranteed fun, music and audience participation!

Flower Festival

10.00am - 6.00pm

St Fillan's Church 

Entry by donation

Sailing in the City goes Wild in Aberdour

10.00am - 5.00pm

Aberdour Boat Club 

Tickets: £10 8-14 yrs

Sponsored by Aberdour Boat Club and supported by Fife Council Sports Grant, the RYA returns with its acclaimed sailing programme to Aberdour, offering a fantastic opportunity for children from 8-14 to enjoy a one hour sailing taster session in the capable hands of RYA instructors. See posters for session times and book in advance to avoid disappointment. For more information, if required, contact Richard Lloyd 01383 829533

Yoga and Meditation with Helen Jamieson

10.00-11.00am 3-4 yrs

11.15am - 12.15pm 5-7 yrs

Baxters garden or Masonic Lodge depending on weather

Tickets: £2

Book in advance

If the weather is fine, this will be in the Baxters' back garden, 36 High Street; otherwise in the Masonic Lodge. Helen Jamieson will teach your little ones how to form imaginative shapes and characters with their bodies to complement a story. Watch them wind down, relax and enjoy learning yoga moves designed for children. Then Jacq Spillane will lead a short meditation. Wear loose, comfy clothes.

Lets Dance!

10.00am - 12noon

Institute, Shore Road

£4 for both sessions

8-14 yrs

Book in Advance

In partnership with AttFifes' Lochgelly Centre , `On the Runn' return to build on last year's success, and are again leading a site-specific dance project. This year's performance will be on Saturday at 1.30pm, on the Black Sands. The dance will be created by you at workshops today and tomorrow. Boys and girls welcome - no previous experience needed. Wear comfy clothes and bring a bottle of water. (If you can manage only one of the workshops you can still come, but cost will still be £4 and you might not participate in the whole performance.) Second session is on Thursday 31st

Alex Nye

1.00-2.00pm

Festival Marquee

£2 at the door 8-12 yrs

Winner of the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books 2007, `Chill' by Alex Nye is `a tense confection of mystery, historical intrigue and adventure' (Sunday Herald). Alex will read from and talk about her book. Supported by the Scottish Book Trust.

Lego trains 

1.00-4.00pm

Drop in

Church Hall

FREE For all ages

Marvel once more at this lego model railway, and at David Graham's patience as he allows your little angels loose on the controls! As usual there will be a lego model competition, this year's theme being `structures from around the world'. Competition is open to all ages, so get building!

Pet Show

2.30-4.30pm

The Village Park,

Shore Road

FREE For all ages

All pets welcome. Dog classes from puppy to veteran. Come and have fun! Teas available at the Tennis Club.

Aberdour Sports 5-a-side soccer

6.30-8.30pm

Meet at the Festival Marquee

FREE P5-S4

Boys and girls, just turn up, we'll sort out teams. Consent forms required for this event, available from Festival Box Offices Contact: Aberdour Sports Committee tel: 01383 860923

It's Another Village Affair -

Aberdour entertains with its 25th Birthday Party Bash!

7.30pm - 12midnight

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £5 / £2.50 conc.

Oh yes ... it's another sparkly Village Affair! And it's a big anniversary one at that! Join those warbling women, Aberdour's own DooLahLallies and a heavenly host of local musical and entertaining talent to celebrate any and every anniversary we can think of. Come and enjoy the party to end all parties ... and if you want to take part then give Kate DooLahLahllie a call on 07985706137 as soon as you can, to discuss ideas. Oh go'wan, go'wan ... you know you want to!!

Mountain Biking

10.00am - 12.00noon

Beginners (9-11 yrs)

1.00-3.00pm Experienced (11yrs +)

Pittmedden Forest

Tickets: £10

This year the mountain biking course is in Pittmedden Forest, near Auchtermuchty. Places are limited so book your place and complete a consent form in advance. Bring a packed lunch and a change of clothes. Car-sharing or transport by mini-bus from Station at 9.00am

Funny Bunnies

10.00-10.30am

Aberdour Boat club, Shore Rd 

Tickets: £2 Up to 18 months

Book in advance

The Funny Bunny Club is all about songs and rhymes, music and signs for you and your little one to enjoy together. Come along and sing nursery rhymes old and new, enjoy action songs, make music with percussion instruments and have lots of fun. Finish it all off with a story and quiet time.

Funny Bunnies

10.45-11.30am

11.45am - 12.30pm

Aberdour Boat club 

Tickets: £2 18 mths - 4 yrs

Book in advance

As above, plus some extra bouncy activities for older bunnies!

Arts and Craft Workshop

10.00am - 12noon Drop in

Festival Marquee

£2 at the door 3-10 yrs

Aberdour Guides  provide a morning of creativity: painting, gluing and modelling - be prepared to have fun and get mucky! Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Big Cook - Little Cooks

10.00-11.00am

Cedar Inn 

Tickets: £2 4-7 yrs

Book in advance

Crystal Tips meets Jamie Oliver as Mad Margaret Harrower teaches your kids the fun side of food. See how tasty treats are made, then create your own! (entry fee includes ingredients)

Lets Dance!

10.00am - 12noon

Institute

£4 for both sessions

8-14 yrs

Book in Advance

See yesterday's entry for details.

St Fillans Lunches

12noon - 2.00pm

St Fillan's Church Hall 

All ages

Flower Festival

11.00am - 7.00pm

St Columba's Church

Entry by donation

Little Woods Adventure

2.00-3.00pm

Meet at Dovecot Gates

FREE 2-6 yrs

Ever wondered what mysteries lie deep within the Avenue woods? Rosalynd will lead a trail of mystical discovery and magical storytelling through our local beauty spot. Trees will never seem the same again!

The Man who Planted Trees 

2.00pm

Aberdour Primary School hall

Tickets: £3 7-100 yrs +

We are delighted to welcome the Puppet State Theatre who will perform their acclaimed adaptation of Jean Giono's heart-warming environmental tale. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling, this was a sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of the Eco Prize 2007 for Creativity - best get your tickets early! `It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show.' ***** The Scotsman.

Canoeing at Craigencalt 

6.00-8.00pm

Craigencalt/Kinghorn Loch

Tickets: £4 Age 8-adult

Join in the fun and improve your canoeing skills courtesy of Kirkcaldy Canoeing Club at the Craigencalt Ecology Centre, Kinghorn. All equipment supplied, but a change of clothes is recommended! Book tickets and complete paddler registration form in advance. Car- sharing or transport by mini-bus from Station at 5.30pm Please bring a hot drink and change of clothes in case the weather is unkind.

Youth Beach Volleyball

7.00-9.00pm

Silver Sands Beach

FREE P7 up

If under 16 a consent form is required for this event, available from Festival Box Offices Contact: Aberdour Sports Committee tel: 01383 860760

Alba Brass 

7.30pm

St Fillan's Church 

Tickets: £7.50 All ages

A ticket for all 3 `Live Music Now' concerts can be purchased for £18

Consisting of Caroline Munro (Trumpet), Bede Williams (Trumpet), Craig MacDonald (French Horn), Dávur Juul Magnussen (Trombone) and Jonathan Gawn (Tuba), Alba Brass is an established Brass Quintet based in Glasgow. The five members met when studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and are all freelance musicians and educators in Scotland. As individuals, they have played with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Danish Radio Symphony and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra amongst others. As members of Live Music Now, Alba Brass have played as far afield as Spain, where they won the 2004 Arcena International Chamber Music Competition and San Francisco where they played for the Scottish First Minister promoting the "New Scotland".

Tarot Card Reading Evening

7.30pm

The Foresters Arms

Tickets: £16

Book in advance at venue Myth, mystery and psychic reflection... provided for you by the Psychic and Healing Centre Scotland. £6 deposit required when booking and further £10 on the night. Book early as places are limited

Antiques Evening

7.30pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £7.50

With BBC's Antiques Roadshow's Henry Sandon . Get searching in that attic! Guests can bring one item for evaluation. Entry fee includes glass of wine.

The Great Scottish Whisky Trail

7.30pm

Masonic Hall

Tickets: £10

An introduction to Scotch - learn the basics or reaffirm your wows. Created by the great Scottish master distillers, tonight's the night to sample some of the finest examples of this ancient and noble craft.... enjoy some mysterious `Malts' accompanied by some delicious Scottish cheeses. It's a serious affair - honest! For booking and more information contact Robert Simpkins 01383 860846. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Ploughboys

8.30pm

Cedar Inn 

FREE 18 yrs +

A rare chance to see the 5 piece OZ folk band as they pass through Scotland on their way to The Speyside Folk Festival. Their brand of raucous folk-rock fused with sublime balladry has driven many a sane man to fits of hysterical sobbing, and more than a few well- balanced women to bouts of whisky- fuelled interpretative dance.

Teddy Bears Picnic

10.00am - 12.00noon

Meet at clock and join the parade

FREE For all ages

Dress up in your finest fanciest picnic outfits and bring your teddy too. An invitation to join Aberdour Playgroup for a parade through the Castle gardens to the Marquee for Sylvia Troon's stories and a tasty snack. Yum!

Storytelling with Sylvia Troon 

10.30-11.30am

Festival Marquee

£2 at the door

For all ages

A warm welcome back to Sylvia, who has delighted many Aberdour Festival audiences with her puppet shows. This year, with help from you and the puppets, she will tell us her two `journey' stories: `The Mermaid and the Seals of Tentsmuir' and `The Magic Chinese Dragon'. Feel free to come along either with the parade (see above entry) or direct to the Marquee - you'll get your snack either way! Supported by the Scottish Book Trust.

Backwoods Adventure

10.30am - 3.00pm

Meet at Purple Shop then Humbie Woods

Tickets: £3 P3-P6

Book in advance

Wear old clothes and shoes that you can scramble about in - this is just what it says it is - an adventure in the Backwoods. Sizzling sausages provided but please bring a drink. Consent forms need to be filled in and returned (to the box office) in advance. Organised with the inimitable assistance of Aberdour Scouts.

Multi-Sports

9.30am Warm Up/Register

10.00am - 2.00pm

Meet at Festival Marquee

Tickets: £2 P6-S4

(organised by Fife Council's Sports Development Team) Coach led activities in Judo, Athletics, Rugby and Netball. Please come at 9.30am to warm-up/register. Suitable sports clothing should be worn. Bring a healthy packed lunch and plenty of water. Booking and consent forms required for this event, available from Festival Box Offices. Contact: tel: 01383 860242. Supported by coaches from Scottish Rugby Union, Destination Judo and Pitreavie Amateur Athletics Club

Flower Festival

11.00am - 7.00pm

St Columba's Church

Entry by donation

Dance a Story

2.00-2.45 pm 3-4yrs

4.00-4.45pm 5-8yrs

Aberdour Boat Club, Shore Road 

Tickets: £2

Book in advance

Using mime, music, movement and dance to improvise stories, Adele Reynolds will get children exploring the world of their imagination!

Twitchy Feet

3.00-3.45pm

Aberdour Boat Club, Shore Road 

Tickets: £2 1-2 yrs

Book in advance

Storytelling and free dance to all kinds of music, led by Adele Reynolds. Boundless fun with action songs, games and activities.

Shinty Taster Sessions

6.00-7.30pm P1-P7

7.30-9.30pm S1 - adult

Aberdour Shinty Club - Silver Sands 

FREE

Come and try this fast, fun sport. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Equipment will be provided.

Blue Light Disco/Gigs Night

7.30-11.00pm

Festival Marquee

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Blue Light Disco has been cancelled and an alternative Gigs Night will be arranged (further details to follow) If you know of any good bands or solo acts that would like to try out, please contact:

Robert Simpkins
33 St Fillans Crescent,
Aberdour, 
Burntisland, 
Fife, 
KY3 0XF
Home- 01383 860846   Mobile: 0793962946

Jean Redpath Sings 

7.30-9.00pm

St Fillan's Church 

Tickets: £10 (£15 includes ticket for Gershwin Gang)

The inimitable and incomparable Jean Redpath makes a welcome return to Aberdour to treat us to a concert of traditional Scottish songs. Variously described as "Scotland's folk singer laureate" who has "a voice that uniquely and upliftingly combines operatic resonance and of-the-soil rootedness". This is sure to be a memorable evening.

Picnic at the Castle with the Gershwin Gang 

6.00-7.30pm picnic

9.00-11.00pm performance

Castle grounds

Tickets: £10 (£15 includes ticket for Jean Redpath)

Subscribing to the principle that the old songs really are the best, the Manhattan-style jazz trio specialises in the well-known jazz songs from the 1920s and 1930s written by the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others, and made popular by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Sinatra. Come with your picnic hampers, favourite tipple, tables/ chairs/picnic rugs. Dress up - dress down - the choice is yours.

The Session

8.30pm

Cedar Inn 

FREE 18 yrs +

Local musicians who are masters of Pub Rock and all its mysteries. All the rock classics and few more! Come along and join the crowd. We will be packed so get in early!

Beach Day

Sandcastle Competition 

10.15am Registration

10.30am - 12.30pm

Black Sands

FREE

Judging at 12noon, Prize-giving at 12.15pm.

A return to its traditional home for this old favourite! Organised by Aberdour Toddler Group, there will be categories for individuals and groups, children and adults, castles and sculptures, so come along and let your imagination run wild!

Flower Festival

11.00am - 7.00pm

St Columba's Church

Entry by donation

Beach Volleyball Tournament 4- a-side)

11.30am onwards

Black Sands

FREE 16 and over

Register your team at Festival Box Offices or contact: Aberdour Sports Committee tel: 01383 860760

Kidgloves Puppets 

12.30pm; 1.00pm; 2.00pm;

3.00pm

Black Sands

FREE

As well as the ever-popular Punch and Judy, Kidgloves present `Goldilocks and the Three Bears', `The Three Little Pigs' and `The Three Billy Goats Gruff' - you'll enjoy these three, free variations on stories!

Boat Club teas/stalls and BBQ

on the Shore Promenade 

All day

Black Sands

For all ages

Lets Dance!

1.30-2.00pm

Black Sands (or institute if raining)

A performance created by the dancers at the midweek workshops, inspired by the setting of the Black Sands.

Aberdour Village Regatta

2.00pm onwards

The River!!

Aberdour Boat Club  host races for yachts and dinghies from around the Forth. See the action from mid-day and enjoy teas, sandwiches and home-baking in the Clubhouse during the afternoon. Bar available from midday. In addition to the formal races, the Boat Club will be running junior and senior rowing and novelty events in the harbour - `boats', lifejackets and safety supervision provided. See noticeboard at the Boat Club for further details.

Raft Race 

2.30pm

Black Sands (or if raining, the Institute)

At last - the event you have been waiting for - fast and furious (or indeed slow and humiliating) and very, very wet. In line with this year's Festival Theme, the new rules and regulations for the Raft Race will be available on the Festival website and at the box offices. You have been warned!! For entries and more info contact: Robert on 07939629465

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The Fife Diet - Food We Can Afford to Eat 

4.00-5.00pm

The Institute, Shore Road

FREE

An informative talk by Mike Small, who is a writer on ecology and food activist. He is the founder of the Fife Diet local eating experiment and the Programme Director of Falkland Centre for Stewardship, organisers of the Big Tent.

The Big Party with `Big Vern and the Shootahs' 

8.00-11.30pm

Festival Marquee

Tickets: £10 Adults

With sharp suits, cool shades and a blend of sweet soul music, Big Vern and the Shootahs are marching in with style and attitude to rock you!!! Get up on the dance floor for songs from your favourite artists including Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Robbie Williams.

Makossa

8.30pm

Cedar Inn 

FREE 18 yrs +

Instant sunshine from Peter and the boys. Reggae the night away with its infectious groove. Last year was a fantastic night! You could taste the atmosphere and more guys dancing than you would believe!! Another great night is guaranteed.

Tai Chi in the Garden

9.30-10.30am

Forth View Hotel Garden

Tickets: £3 For all ages

Wiping away those cobwebs from last night's fun? Well, to help, why don't you join us for a breakfast session of gentle Tai Chi in the beautiful setting of the Forthview Hotel Gardens. No experience necessary - wear loose clothes

Another BIG Sing (remember California Dreamin?)

11.30am - 1.30pm

Institute

Tickets: £2 All ages

Can you believe it's 30 years since `Grease' hit the big screen? To celebrate we are inviting you to learn that show stopping number Summer Lovin' and guess what? you are going to open tonights Poems and Pints! What a blast!! Sunglasses, ponytails, pink jackets and slicked back 50's DAs and combs optional! Bring a sandwich and some water! Wella, wella, wella oooh! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Flower Festival

12noon - 6.30pm

St Columba's Church

Entry by donation

Wine Tasting and food samples from Room with a View

12.30-3.00pm

Room With a View 

Tickets: £30

Wine Tasting afternoon at Room With a View Seafood Restaurant, with Tom Gilbey (fine wine specialist), Wine Importers, Edinburgh. Taste a selection of fine wines accompanied by samples from Room With a View's kitchen, prepared by resident chef, Tim Robson. Nick Rees entertains with classical guitar. Tickets from Forth View Hotel only. Tel: 01383 860402

Open Gardens by the Forth

1.00-5.00pm

Easter Aberdour

For all ages

In Aid of Macmillan Nurses Plant stall available. Contact Nancy Rice 860393 or Caroline Cameron 860609

Village Cricket Match

2.00pm

Silver Sands Playing Fields

Easter v's Wester Aberdour

Festival Songs of Praise

6.00pm

St Columba's Church

Kingdom Brass Charity Concert 

7.30pm

St Fillan's Church 

Entry by donation (£5+)

All ages

Back by popular demand, Kingdom Brass are going to raise the Church rafters again. Make a difference in this world whilst enjoying this special concert. Kingdom Brass will provide a range of heart-soaring musical entertainment - something for everyone! In aid of this year's Festival Charity (see Chairman's welcome)

Poems and Pints

8.00pm - 12midnight

Aberdour Hotel

Being opened by the Big Sing Singers! The ale flows and the poems and songs spill out ... Colin McKenzie and the Yard of Ale host this immensely popular night. You are welcome to come along, join in or just listen. Kindly sponsored by Scott and Iona Wilkinson of the Aberdour Hotel.