WHAT'S ON

Carrbridge is a small but lively community where there is always plenty going on to interest both local residents and visiting tourists alike. The village hosts a regular touring performance programme with everything from traditional, classical and contemporary music to professional theatre and dance. The thriving cultural scene includes a variety of other arts and crafts activities plus local sports and international competition, festivals, workshops and ceilidhs. There is also a whole host of events and activities organised by the various groups and organisations within the village from the annual duck race to the annual World Porridge Making Championships.

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CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2008

Thursday September 18 - Saturday September 20

CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2008

Circus

Following the huge success of last year's annual Carrbridge Live Festival, this year's event takes a new twist with an innovative and exciting programme providing an eclectic combination of comedy, the best of traditional music and international street artist performance. Popular stand up comedian Bruce Fummey will be taking the stage with his own brand of historical humour hot from a fourth successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Young Trad Tour 2008 provides a showcase concert with the cream of the new generation of Scottish musicians featuring the five finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award.
And although there is no street carnival this year, the programme takes yet another turn with "Let's...Circus" with a colourful showcase of international street artist performers featuring the famous Balloonatic, voted as one of best and funniest acts to appear on the popular TV series, Britain's Got Talent.
Circus - Hula-Hoop

Carrbridge Community Arts Projects
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carrbridgelive@aol.com

Welcome to Carrbridge Community - A traditional Scottish Highland village in the heart of modern Scotland

OCTOBER 2008

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2008
WORLD PORRIDGE MAKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2008......
WORLD PORRIDGE MAKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2008The annual World Porridge Making Championships is followed with interest by connoisseurs of the traditional national dish across the globe. Cairngorms Farmers Market, pipeband parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, live music, product tastings and street entertainment.

Also incorporating the Carrbridge Challenge 5km & 3km Forest Run with fund raisings for Maggie's Highlands.

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SEPTEMBER 2008

CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2008
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2008
ABOUT THE JACOBITES
ABOUT THE JACOBITESTop stand up comedian Bruce Fummey takes the stage for a night of historical humour.

Hot from a fourth successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this popular stand up comedian is set to delight the audience in bringing his own brand of humour to Scottish history.

Making a name for himself on the touring circuit, Fummey's shows are based on historical research which makes them both educational and informative as well as hugely funny, though not recommended for children. It's a cafe-style seating "bring your own bottle" night.
….simply and purely hilarious.Fummey’s research is deep, his timing split second and his ad-lib ability amazing... Daily Record

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 8pm
Tickets £6
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On-Line: www.thebooth.co.uk/
CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2008
FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2008
YOUNG TRAD TOUR 2008
YOUNG TRAD TOUR 2008A showcase concert of the cream of the new generation of Scottish musicians featuring the five finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award. As well as being highly talented solo performers, their combined skills creates a dynamic and energectic performance which is full of promise for the tradition they carry.

The line up includes Carrbridge musician and 2008 Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Ewan Robertson (guitar and vocals), Amy Lord (Scots Song), Robert Menzies (accordion), Steven Blake (pipes and whistle), Ailie Robertson (clarsach) and James Duncan MacKenzie (pipes and whistle). They will be joined by Catriona Watt (Gaelic song and 2007 winner) and Innes Watson providing fiddle and guitar accompaniment.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 8pm
Tickets £8/ £6 under 18
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
The Old Bakery Coffee Shop
On-Line: www.thebooth.co.uk/
CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2008
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2008
LET'S.......CIRCUS with the famous Balloonatic.....as seen on Britain's Got Talent
Carrbridge Live 2008 welcomes LET'S...CIRCUSA colourful showcase of international street artist performers come to Carrbridge bringing all the fun & excitement of juggling, poi swinging,hula-hoop & aerial trapeze.

Dazzling performance & circus skills fun for all the family.

Featuring:-

Steve Cousin - The Balloonatic. The man inside the famous balloon. One giant balloon, one big box of tricks, one very silly man! As seen on TV as one of the best and funniest acts to appear on Britain's Got Talent.
The Beautiful Maria - the former synchronized swimming world champion presenting her award winning routine. On a trapeze she can really fly!
Gracie May - the Cowgirl from Down Under. A hula-hoopist that will stun and amaze.

Carrbridge School Grounds - Showtime @ 3pm
Admission free but shows are by donation so.....
.... bring some gold or something to fold!
Carrbridge Community Arts Tel: 01479 841211

AUGUST 2008

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2008
The Carrbridge Gathering and Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship

Chainsaw Chick Angie Polglaze who will be among the top line of international chainsaw carvers battling it out in the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championships
Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving ChampionshipsThe sixth annual Carrbridge Gathering and Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship this year sees a record number of 20 competitors from as far afield as the USA, Australia and Germany who have four hours to create a winning sculpture from an eight foot-long log of Sitka Spruce.

There is also a Quick Carve section and Grand Auction with visitors invited to bid for all the sculptures created during the day.

The jam packed, day-long programme also includes a pipe band, live music, belly dancing demonstrations and workshops, a wobbly bike contest and a whole host of stalls and sideshows along with catering stands and a licenced bar.

The event is sponsored by the Landmark Forest Theme Park which is offering a 10 per cent discount on admission over the weekend to chainsaw championship visitors. Additional event parking is available at the Landmark Centre with a free vintage shuttle bus being provided by MacBraynes.

More information can be found on the website at
www.carvecarrbridge.com

Carrbridge village playing fields - From 10.30am
Adults £4/ under 16's £2,/ under fives free
ORGANISED BY CARRBRIDGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

JULY 2008

FRIDAY 25 JULY 2008
THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ACCORDIONIST
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ACCORDIONISTRight Lines in association with Mull Theatre presents a long-awaited revival of the legendary comedy ceilidh mystery, The Accidental Death of an Accordionist.

Glengirnie’s holding its grand ceilidh and the village is out in force. Master of Ceremonies for the evening John Angus is loosening up his vocal chords with a couple of drams, Aly the accordionist and the band have promised not to be late, the raffle’s ready, the bar’s well stocked and Jean’s even sold a ticket to the Laird. But behind the scenes, there’s trouble brewin’!

The Accidental Death of an Accordionist swept through the Highlands & Islands on an inaugural tour as part of the Highland Festival in 2001, and now embarks on a nine week tour starting in July and ending in August including a three week run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

“..red-blooded, rollicking farce... simply explodes with raw theatrical energy” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.45pm
Tickets £10 / £6 Under 18's
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
The Old Bakery Coffee Shop
On-Line: www.thebooth.co.uk/

Early booking advised as only limited number of tickets available.

MAY 2008

THURSDAY 22 MAY 2008
RED SQUIRREL TALK & WALK
SAVE OUR RED SQUIRRELSThe Red Squirrel Conservation Officer for the Highlands, Juliet Robinson will talk about red squirrel conservation, survey techniques particularly in relation to Lochaber. There will also be a short film and there will be a questions/answer session at the end. Eleanor Garty, Woodland Trust officer, will talk about ancient woodlands in the Highlands

At Glencharnoch Wood, behind the village hall. Gather at the hall and bring walking boots/wellies, waterproof clothing and binoculars if you have them.

Juliet and Eleanor will lead this walk, after the talk in the hall. We will discuss basic survey techniques and look for signs of squirrels – dreys (squirrel nests), stripped cones and if we are lucky, squirrels! We are hoping that the event will encourage more people in and around Carr-bridge to report squirrel sightings and if they would like, to undertake surveys.

RED SQUIRREL TALK - Carrbridge Village Hall @ 5 – 6.30pm
RED SQUIRREL WALK - Clencharnoch Wood @ 6.30 – 8pm

Refreshments will be available during the talk in the Village Hall

MARCH 2008

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2008
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREESThe Puppet Animation Festival 2008 sees Edinburgh's Puppet State Theatre Company present a magical, comical, multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono's well-loved story. Accompanied by his faithful dog, a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and revive a barren and desolate landscape. Hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the lavender growing on the mountainside in this memorable blend of pupperty and inspired storytelling. Hilarious, yet profound this wonderful parable of life tells the tale of a man who saw a need and decided not to ignore it but to "put things right".
A sparkling production most suitable for age seven years upwards although most five and six year olds (and adults) will love it too. Sell out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2007 and winner of the Eco Trust Eco Prize 2007 for Creativity.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 2pm
Tickets £2.50
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
The Old Bakery Coffee Shop
On-Line: www.thebooth.co.uk/

JANUARY 2008

TUESDAY 29 JANUARY 2008
ESSENTIAL SCOTTISH OPERA
Essential Scottish OperaSome of opera’s freshest talent sees four young and dynamic singers taking to the stage to provide a mixture of musical styles including old favourites from Carmen, La traviata and Rigoletto as well as music by Britten, Mozart and Bernstein. There's something for everyone, whether you're new to opera or an old hand.
The cast includes soprano Amanda Forbes, a recent graduate of the National Opera Studio, mezzo-soprano Catriona Barr, who played Kate Pinkerton in Scottish Opera’s recent production of Madama Butterfly, tenor Blake Fischer, winner of the Royal Northern College of Music’s prestigious Gold Medal in 2003, and baritone Anders Östberg, a Swedish singer who is also a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Accompaniment provided by Scottish Opera’s own Ian Shaw on piano.
www.scottishopera.org.uk

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £10/ £8 for Over 60's/Under 16's & Students
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211

 

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