What’s On October 2017 - March 2018
We’ve something for everyone!
HEALTHY | ACTIVE | CREATIVE
Libraries | Museums, Galleries & Archives | Sport & Leisure | Countryside Adventure | Theatre & Venues Dates for your diary National Coding Week Code Club Session 23 September Arbroath, Forfar and Free Carnoustie Libraries Bookbug All-In-One 4 October Monifieth Library Free 5 October Forfar Library Free 5 October Carnoustie Library Free 11 October Monifieth Library Free 12 October Forfar Library Free 12 October Carnoustie Library Free The Earl of Southesk in Saskatchewan - 1859 9 October Monifieth Library Free National Libraries Week 9 - 14 October All libraries Free ‘Discover something new in your Library’ Meet the Author 9 October Arbroath Library Free 10 October Forfar Library Free 11 October Carnoustie Library Free 12 October Kirriemuir Library Free Bookweek Scotland Extravaganza 29 November Reid Hall, Forfar Free December Capers Competition 1 - 24 December All libraries Free Bookbug’s Christmas Adventure 15 December Mobile Library at Crombie Park Free Meet local storyteller - Robbie Fotheringham 18 December Forfar Library Free Harry Potter Book Nights 1 February Kirriemuir Library Free 5 February Montrose Library Free 5 February Carnoustie Library Free 5 February Monifieth Library Free 5 February Arbroath Library Free 5 February Forfar Library Free 5 February Brechin Library Free World Book Day 2018 26 February - 3 March All libraries Free Children and Schooling in Olden Times 5 March Monifieth Library Free 6 March Kirriemuir Library Free 6 March Forfar Library Free 7 March Carnoustie Library Free 8 March Arbroath Library Free
Harbour Life 10 July - 31 December The Signal Tower Museum Free 40 years of the Friends of the William Lamb Studio 26 August - 4 November Montrose Museum Free The Voices in the Mist 3 October - 31 December The Signal Tower Museum Free Commemorating Charles Melvin VC 3 October - 6 January Gateway to the Glens Museum Free Prisoners, Pundlers, Postage, Police & Pills 3 October - 31 March Gateway to the Glens Museum Free Kirsty Lorenz ‘Floresce’ 7 October - 4 November The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Free Carties: just for the fun of it! 7 - 27 October Brechin Town House Museum Free Double, Double, Toil & Trouble: Witches in the Meffan 7 October - 11 November The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Free Soldiers of the First World War 17 October The Signal Tower Museum Free The Red Tower 25 October - 12 November The Signal Tower Museum Free The Dark Side of the Wee Red Toon 27 & 28 October Gateway to the Glens Museum £ Clay Creations 28 October Montrose Museum £ Spooky Signal Tower 31 October The Signal Tower Museum £ Birds of Angus, from mountains to sea 1 November Gateway to the Glens Museum Free Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Day 2 November The Signal Tower Museum Free Ingrid Fraser 4 November - 20 January Brechin Town House Museum Free Make a Poppy 11 November The Signal Tower Museum £ Kirsty Lorenz ‘Floresce’ 11 November - 16 December Montrose Museum Free The Victoria Cross and The Battle of Istabulat 15 November Gateway to the Glens Museum Free Party Season at the Meffan 18 November - 6 January The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Free Winter Exhibition 2017 Open Submission 18 November - 30 December The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Free Clever Christmas Decoration Making 2 December Gateway to the Glens Museum £ The RNLI 5 December The Signal Tower Museum Free Make a Christmas Snowman 9 December The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery £ Get Arty at Christmas 16 December The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery £ Crafty Festive Fun 16 December The Signal Tower Museum £ Commemorating WW1 3 January - 31 March The Signal Tower Museum Free Show Me the Money 9 January - 31 March Gateway to the Glens Museum Free Colin Gibson 16 January The Signal Tower Museum Free Beyond Scotland’s People Workshop 18 January Angus Archives £
Key: Family F All A 5 yrs + 5+ 8 yrs + 8+ 10 yrs + 10 + 12 yrs + 12 + 16 yrs + 16 + Adult 18 + Libraries | Museums, Galleries & Archives | Sport & Leisure | Countryside Adventure | Theatre & Venues 2 Oonagh Devoy ‘Pilgrimage’ 20 January - 3 March The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery Free Make your own bird feeder 27 January Gateway to the Glens Museum £ Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Day 22 February The Signal Tower Museum Free Nicola Wiltshire ‘The Loom Runs. The Smoke Rises’ 10 March - 21 April The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery Free
ANGUSalive Volunteer Opportunities 14 November Forfar Community Campus Free 29 November Saltire Sports Centre Free 4 December Brechin Community Campus Free NASA Nights 26 February Brechin Community Campus Free 28 February Carnoustie Sports Centre Free 1 March Forfar Community Campus Free Sport Relief 17 - 23 March All sport & leisure facilities Free ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 27 November Forbes of Kingennie Free Roadshow - Nominations Launch 28 November Arbroath Sports Centre Free 29 November Forfar Community Campus Free 1 December Montrose Sports Centre Free ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 16 March Reid Hall, Forfar £
Bird Feeder Workshop 16 October Monikie Country Park £ 5 November 14 January 25 March High Ropes Taster 17 October Monikie Country Park £ Broomstick Workshop 22 | 28 & 29 October The Bogle Bus 28 October Forfar Loch Country Park £ Halloween Spooky Woods 28 - 31 October Monikie Country Park £ Wildlife of the Angus Glens and the Rangers’ Role 19 November Angus Glens | Glen Doll £ Day the Sun Stood Still 21 December Forfar Loch Country Park £ Reindeer Workshop 26 November Monikie Country Park £ Festive Fun Weekends 2 & 3 | 9 & 10 | 16 & 17 December Monikie Country Park £ Bird Ringing Demonstration 3 December Angus Glens £ New Year Family Ramble 13 January Angus Glens £ Get Ready for Big Garden Birdwatch 14 December Crombie Country Park Free Christmas Pudding Trail 16 December - 7 January Crombie Country Park Free Christmas Decorations 17 December Crombie Country Park £ Family Evening Christmas Decoration Workshop 21 December Monikie Country Park £ WMD (Weapons of Mouse Destruction) Forensic Lab 20 January Forfar Loch Country Park £ Hunt for WMDs (Weapons of Mouse Destruction) 20 January Forfar Loch Country Park £ Bat Box Workshop 4 February Monikie Country Park £ 11 March Tracks, Trails and Signs 18 February Angus Glens £ Bird Box Workshop 25 February Monikie Country Park £ 4 March High Ropes Course Bookings from 1 March 2018 Monikie Country Park £ Homes for Birds and Bats 3 - 4 March Crombie Country Park £ Waterfall Weekender 3 - 4 March Forfar Loch Country Park £ Encounter with an Eagle 11 March Angus Glens £ Mad March March 17 March Forfar Loch Country Park £ Easter Trail 28 March - 16 April Crombie Country Park Free
Stars of Irish Country 10 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ An Evening of Dirty Dancing 20 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Doug Scott - Crawling Down The Ogre 25 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ The Andrews Sisters 26 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Strictly Theatre Co presents An Evening with 27 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Kristina Rihanoff & Tristan MacManus Thank ABBA for the Music 28 October The Webster Memorial Theatre £ The Angus Minstrels 6 November - 11 November The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime 9 - 24 December The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Roy Chubby Brown 5 January The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Angus & District Association of Young Farmers 13 January The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Forbidden Nights 26 January The Webster Memorial Theatre £ The Platters 2 February The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Roy Orbison 9 February The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Arbroath Musical Society Presents Oliver 13 - 17 February The Webster Memorial Theatre £ The Grumbleweeds Laughter Show 22 February The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Jive Talking Perform the Bee Gees 24 February The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Arbroath & District Musical (Competitive) Festival 5 - 9 March The Webster Memorial Theatre £ Arbroath Rotary Concert 10 March The Webster Memorial Theatre £ 3 Contact details MONIFIETH Monifieth Library ARBROATH 01382 536777 | [email protected] Arbroath Library Monifieth High School Pool 01241 435605 | [email protected] (bookable at Carnoustie Sports Centre) 01382 530562 / 01241 803590 Signal Tower Museum [email protected] 01241 435329 | [email protected] Arbroath Sports Centre MONTROSE 01241 438190 | [email protected] Montrose Library Saltire Sports Centre 01674 662777 | [email protected] 01241 438290 | [email protected] Located temporarily at 51 John Street The Webster Memorial Theatre (the former Registrar’s Office). 01241 435800 | [email protected] Montrose Museum 01674 662660 | [email protected] BRECHIN Montrose Sports Centre Brechin Library 01674 662666 | [email protected] 01356 627414 | [email protected] Brechin Town House Museum COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE 01356 627458 | [email protected] Crombie Country Park 01241 860360 | [email protected] Brechin Community Campus 01356 627474 | [email protected] Forfar Loch Country Park 01307 461118 | [email protected] CARNOUSTIE Monikie Country Park 01382 370202 | [email protected] Carnoustie Library 01241 803585 | [email protected] Glen Doll Ranger Base 01575 550233 | [email protected] Carnoustie Sports Centre 01241 803590 | [email protected] MOBILE LIBRARY Carnoustie High School Pool 01370 476477 | [email protected] (bookable at Carnoustie Sports Centre) 01241 803540 / 01241 803590 [email protected] HEAD OFFICE 01307 473880 | [email protected] ANGUSalive, St Margaret’s House, FORFAR Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1WS Forfar Community Campus 01307 476006 | [email protected] Forfar Library 01307 476476 | [email protected] The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery 01307 476482 | [email protected]
KIRRIEMUIR Kirriemuir Library 01575 577109 | [email protected] Find us on Trip Advisor Thanks to you we continue to get consistently Gateway to the Glens Museum great reviews from our visitors and some of our 01575 577140 | [email protected] facilities are a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ site as Webster’s Sports Centre identified by the Trip Advisor logo. 01575 577177 | [email protected]
Book online for events, talks or workshops at www.angusalive.scot/tickets (Booking fees may apply) Alternatively you can book in person at any of our facilities or email or call us. For sports centre timetabled activities please either call or visit the centre. To view our children’s holiday activity programme please visit www.angusalive.scot/holidayactivities www.angusalive.scot 4 e hope you enjoyed our April - September 2017 ‘What’s WOn’ Guide, our first bringing together the events from our teams across ANGUSalive.
Now we invite you to be our guest this Autumn/ Winter and join ANGUSalive as we learn about coding, celebrate Harry Potter, commemorate our history, and are drawn in to our visual arts programme. Join us for some Festive Fun Weekends, sing-along to some country favourites, build a bird box, relive the tale of a mountain escape and let us entertain you as we celebrate the sporting greats in Angus at our annual Sports Awards.
This December from our Webster Memorial Theatre we bring you our stage production of Beauty & the Beast, an old-favourite remodelled with some Angus twists! With striking designs, chart songs and comedy for all ages and of course a cast of professional actors - it’s all you’d expect from a traditional family pantomime and more…oh yes it is!
We are all looking forward to welcoming you to our events. Please keep in touch with the latest news on the programme via Facebook and our website.
Kirsty Hunter ANGUSalive Chief Executive
Beauty and the BEAST
5 ANGUSalive’s Unlimited Sports Options
If you’re looking to stay healthy and active, ANGUSalive has something for everyone: Fitness | Sports | Swimming Classes - featuring Les Mills | Relaxation
Fitness - workout in modern facilities with a wide choice Forfar of equipment Community Sports - try anything from tennis to badminton Campus! Swimming - dip in and dip out of our pools or join our LOOK OUT FOR OUR Learn to Swim programmes 1ST BIRTHDAY Classes - discover the thrill of group fitness classes CELEBRATIONS including Zumba, aqua fit and yoga as well as Les Mills IN FEBRUARY! BODYPUMP and RPM Recreation - once you’ve finished your workout, why not wind down in our superb health suites - with relaxing sauna and steam room - or chill out in our cafes bACTIVE EXTRA VALUE Your bACTIVE membership gives you the following added value: • FREE seasonal car parking at Crombie & Monikie Country Parks. Apply for your FREE season ticket by emailing [email protected] with your name, address, membership number and car registration. • FREE seasonal watersports hire at Monikie Country Park* • Discounted personal training sessions* • Discounted one-to-one swimming lessons* *Terms and conditions apply - please contact the relevant park or centre for more information
Contact us today at [email protected] or 01307 473880 Group Fitness Classes Libraries
Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets For further details please see contact details on page 4 and our timetable on page 10
National Coding Week F Code Club session 23 September 10:00-12:00 | Arbroath and Forfar Libraries 13:30-15:30 | Carnoustie Library Join us for a special Code Club session for 9-11 yr olds plus parents to celebrate National Coding Week
Bookbug All-In-One F 4 October | 10:30-11:00 | Monifieth Library 5 October | 10:30-11:00 | Forfar Library 5 October | 14:30-15:00 | Carnoustie Library 11 October | 10:30-11:00 | Monifieth Library 12 October | 10:30-11:00 | Forfar Library 12 October | 14:00-14:30 | Carnoustie Library Join us for a family fun Bookbug Session
The Earl of Southesk in 12 + Saskatchewan - 1859 9 October | 14:00-15:00 | Monifieth Library Hear about the Earl’s trip which had travel, health and hunting in mind at this illustrated talk by Gavin Hunter, ANGUSalive’s Local History & Heritage Officer.
Check our your mobile library timetable www.angusalive.scot/ mobilelibrarytimetable to find out when your library is bookmarked to visit your area!
7 National Libraries Week A ‘Discover something new in your Library’ 9 - 14 October | Library opening hours | All libraries Meet the Author 9 October | 14:30-15:30 Arbroath Library Meet Polly Pullar - a writer for The Scots Magazine and The People’s Friend and photographer and naturalist. 10 October | 14:00-15:00 Forfar Library Well-known author Maggie Craig will be joining Forfar Book Group for their monthly discussion. 11 October | 14:30-15:30 Carnoustie Library Meet local author Sandra Ireland talking about her novels. 12 October | 14:30-15:30 Kirriemuir Library Meet crime writer Russel D McLean and hear him talking about his best selling novels
Bookweek Scotland Extravaganza A 29 November | 11:00-21:00 Reid Hall, Forfar An exciting programme of events promoting reading and libraries.
December Capers Competition 5+ 1 - 24 December | Library opening hours All libraries Check out our ‘Elf on the Shelf’ clues to see what books he is reading when he’s hanging around in your Library.
Bookbug’s Christmas Adventure 5+ 15 December | 11:00-14:00 Mobile Library at Crombie Park Christmas Songs & Stories on the Mobile Library with Bookbug. All welcome.
Meet local storyteller - 5+ Robbie Fotheringham 18 December | 17:45-18:45 Forfar Library Join local storyteller Robbie Fotheringham for stories and crafts, and make your own Christmas Fairy.
8 Harry Potter Book Nights 8+ 1 February | 15:45-16:45 Kirriemuir Library 5 February Montrose Library | 15:45-16:45 Carnoustie Library | 17:00-18:00 Monifieth Library | 17:00-18:00 Arbroath Library | 17:30-18:45 Forfar Library | 17:45-18:45 Brechin Library | 16:00-17:00 Fly on in for a magical evening of all things Potter with games, activities, story telling and prizes. All wizards, witches and muggles are welcome.
World Book Day 2018 5+ 26 February - 3 March | Library opening hours All libraries Children, come dressed as your favourite book character and get a selfie holding the book - cheeeese!
Children and Schooling 12 + in Olden Times 5 March | 14:00-15:00 Monifieth Library 6 March | 11:00-12:00 Kirriemuir Library 6 March | 14:00-15:00 Forfar Library 7 March | 14:30-15:30 Carnoustie Library 8 March | 14:00-15:00 Arbroath Library Find out about Mr Whacker, Half-Time schools and other aspects of education at this talk by Gavin Hunter, ANGUSalive’s Local History & Heritage Officer
9 Library Timetable October 2017 - March 2018
Arbroath Library Kirriemuir Library Monday Monday Bookbug Storytime...... 3-5 yrs 10:15-10:45 * Junior Chatterbooks...... P1-P3 15:45-16:45 ** Knit & Natter...... Adults 10:00-12:00 * Adult Book Group 3...... Adults 17:45-18:45 *** Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 17:00-18:00 *** Tuesday Tuesday Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 15:45-16:45 ** Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 16:00-17:00 *** Adult Book Group 1...... Adults 11:00-12:00 *** Reminiscence Group (Mind When)...... Adults 14:00-16:00 *** Reminiscence Group...... Adults 11:00-12:00 *** Wednesday Wednesday Football Reminiscence Group...... Adults 10:30-12:00 *** Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 10:30-11:00 * Action Hearing Loss...... Adults 10:00-12:00 ** Bookbug Baby...... Birth-1yr 14:00-14:30 * Friday Lego in the Library Group 1...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 ** Bookbug Baby...... Birth-12mnths 11:00-11:30 * Lego in the Library Group 2...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 ** Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 14:15-14:45 * Thursday Arbroath Antiquary History Group...... Adults 13:30-15:30 *** Adult Book Group 2...... Adults 14:00-15:00 ***
Saturday Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 14:15-15:15 *** Monifieth Library Monday Brechin Library Reminiscence Group: Reflections...... Adults 10:30-11:30 *** Creative Colouring for Adults...... Adults 10:30-11:30 *** Monday Board Games...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 16:00-17:00 *** Tuesday Tuesday Bookbug Baby...... Birth-12mnths 10:30-11:00 * Bookbug All-in one...... Birth-3yrs 11:00-11:30 * Bookbug Storytime...... 3-5 yrs 14:00-14:30 * Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Reading Group 2...... Adults 19:00 *** Wednesday Wednesday Adult Book Group ...... Adults 14:30-15:30 *** Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 10:30-11:00 * Friday Junior Chatterbooks...... P1-P3 15:45-16:45 *** Knit and Natter...... Adults 10:00-12:00 *** Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Thursday Carnoustie Library Reading Group 1...... Adults 19:00 *** Monday Reminiscence Group (Down Memory Lane)..... Adults 14:30-15:30 *** Forfar Library Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Monday Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Wednesday Tuesday Bookbug Baby...... Birth-1yr 14:00-14:30 ** Bookbug Storytime...... 3-5 yrs 10:30-11:00 * Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 10:30-11:00 ** Knit and Natter...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Creative Colouring for Adults...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Thursday Adult Book Group...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Bookbug Storytime...... 3 - 5 years 14:00-14:30 ** Reminiscence Group...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Friday Wednesday Reading Group (Crime)...... Adults 14:30-15:30 *** Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Reading Group (All Fiction)...... Adults 14:30-15:30 *** Junior Chatterbooks...... P1-P3 15:45-16:45 *** Knit and Natter...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** Thursday Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 10:15-10:45 * Montrose Library Bookbug Baby...... Birth-12mnths 11:15-11:45 * Friday Monday Board Games...... Adults 11:00-12: 00 *** Bookbug Baby...... Birth-12mnths 10:30-11:00 * Chatterbooks...... P4-P7 15:45-16:45 *** Please contact your local library * Weekly Class Lego in the Library...... P1-P7 15:45-16:45 *** for more information: ** Fortnightly Class [email protected] Tuesday *** Monthly Class Reminiscence Group...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday Knit and Natter...... Adults 10:00-12:00 ** [email protected] [email protected] Thursday [email protected] Adult Book Group...... Adults 14:00-15:00 *** [email protected] Bookbug Toddler...... 12mnths-3yrs 10:30-11:00 * 10 The ANGUSalive Junior and Adult timetables are now available online!
Including a wide range of activities from dance, football, gymnastics, swimming lessons to group exercise classes www.angusalive.scot/sport new Holiday ActivitiesProgrammes available online!
ANGUSalive’s holiday activity programmes are available online. Including a wide range of activities to keep children busy in the holidays. www.angusalive.scot/Sign up at visualartsignup
Museums
Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets For further details please see contact details on page 4.
Harbour Life A Running from 10 July - 31 December The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Opening Hours | Free An exhibition of recently donated paintings of Arbroath Harbour by a variety of well-known local artists. Began July 2017 and runs until New Year’s Eve.
40 years of the A Friends of the William Lamb Studio Running from 26 August - 4 November Montrose Museum Opening hours | Free An exhibition celebrating the work of the Friends of the William Lamb Studio. The displays look at how the Friends began their activities over the years and include a selection of Lamb’s work.
The Voices in the Mist A 3 October - 31 December | Museum hours | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath An exhibition of driftwood sculptures by Dundee-based artist, Garry Brown.
Commemorating Charles Melvin VC A 3 October - 6 January | Museum hours | Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir A display commemorating the centenary of Kirriemuir’s Charles Melvin being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WWI.
13 Prisoners, Pundlers, A Postage, Police & Pills 3 October - 31 March | Museum hours | Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir An exhibition telling the story of the Kirriemuir Town House, from jail and courtroom, to post office and chemist; if the walls could talk! Pop in and tell us your memories of the building.
Kirsty Lorenz ‘Floresce’ A 7 October - 4 November | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Kirsty Lorenz is a visual artist for whom flowers have been a central subject since 2004. Over the years her incorporation of them into her artwork has grown from straight portraiture to more complex compositions and ideas. Her current project, ‘Votive Offerings’ is an ongoing series of portrayals of wild flower posies made around Scotland.
Carties: just for the fun of it! A 7 - 27 October | Museum hours | Free Brechin Town House Museum A display of carties made by the Jamieson Family of Brechin.
Double, Double, Toil & Trouble: A Witches in the Meffan 7 October - 11 November | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Come along to the Meffan and discover the gruesome true story of the Forfar Witches.
Did you know...
The BBC is holding a Civilisations Festival 2-11 March. This national showcase of events and ideas coincides with BBC Arts’ Civilisations series in Spring 2018. Find out how you can participate in the full programme of inspiring and innovative events organised by ANGUSalive Museums, Galleries, Archive and Libraries by visiting our Facebook pages. Events will be posted from February 2018.
14 Soldiers of the First World War: 12 + real lives revealed through letters, photographs and poems 17 October | 14:00-15:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Caroline Brown, Archivist from the University of Dundee Archives, will explore the lives of soldiers at the Front during the First World War. Archival material will shed light on the experiences of Joseph Lee, Dundee’s war poet and artist, as well as other soldiers, ambulance men and those left behind. Letters and photographs will bring their time in the trenches vividly to life.
The Red Tower A 25 October - 12 November | 17:00-20:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath The Signal Tower Museum will be lit red to commemorate war time remembrance.
The Dark Side of the Wee Red Toon F 27 & 28 October | 18:00-19:00 £4.60 Standard | £2.60 Conc. Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Join us if you dare for a spooky walk around the wynds and closes of Kirriemuir. Shake in fear at the spine-chilling tales and entertaining stories from characters of the past. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Clay Creations 16 + 28 October | 11:00-12:30 | 14:00 - 15:30 | £2.60 Montrose Museum Could you be the next William Lamb? Come to Montrose Museum, be inspired by Lamb’s sculptures and create your own artwork out of clay. Wear old clothes as it will be messy!
Spooky Signal Tower A 31 October | 19:00-20:00 | £2.60 The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Come along to the Signal Tower Museum (if you dare!) for an hour of spooky Arbroath stories with storyteller Gillian Paterson.
15 Birds of Angus, from mountain to sea A 1 November | 19:00-20:00 | Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Join us for an illustrated evening talk by Gus Guthrie on the birds of Angus, from mountain to sea. Chairman of the Dundee and Angus Bird Club, Gus will show beautiful images of the many species that make Angus their home.
Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Day A 2 November | 11:00-16:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Join us at the museum for another of our incredibly popular Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Days. Help us to identify people and places in Arbroath’s recent past as you browse through Jim’s photographs from the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s.
Ingrid Fraser A 4 November - 20 January | Museum hours | Free Brechin Town House Museum Born in Argyll, with roots in Moray, Angus and the Orkney Isles, Ingrid has exhibited in shows across Scotland and in London, with works in both public and private collections.
Make a Poppy 5+ 11 November | 11:00-13:00 | £2.60 The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Commemorate Remembrance Day at the Signal Tower Museum, making a remembrance poppy, a WW1 medal or a Princess Mary gift tin.
Kirsty Lorenz ‘Floresce’ A 11 November - 16 December | Museum hours | Free Montrose Museum Kirsty Lorenz’s work travels from The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery to Montrose. Her current project, ‘Votive Offerings’ is an ongoing series of portrayals of wild flower posies made around Scotland.
16 The Victoria Cross and 16 + The Battle of Istabulat 15 November | 19:00-20:00 | Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Join us at Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum one hundred years after the Battle of Istabulat as Major (Retd) Steve Nicoll provides an illustrated talk about the Victoria Cross, featuring the fascinating deeds and life of Private Charles Melvin VC.
Party Season at the Meffan A 18 November - 6 January | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar People have always loved to dress up and party over the festive season. Why not pop into the Meffan and see how people partied in the past?
Winter Exhibition 2017 Open A Submission 18 November - 30 December | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar An annual open art exhibition that attracts entries by talented artists from all over Scotland, and is a firm favourite with visitors. There will be a wide range of artworks on show in a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, fine art prints and sculpture.
Clever Christmas Decoration Making 5+ 2 December | 10:30-12:00 | £2.60 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Join us at Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum to make fantastic festive Christmas decorations in all shapes and sizes.
The RNLI 12 + 5 December | 14:00-15:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Arbroath fisherman and lifeboat assistant, Alex Smith will give a talk on the RNLI, with a brief history of the Arbroath station and a kit demonstration.
17 Make a Christmas Snowman 5+ 9 December | 10:30-11:30 | £2.60 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Join us at the Meffan to make a sock snowman. Grown ups are welcome to join the fun.
Get Arty at Christmas 5+ 16 December | 10:30-11:30 | £2.60 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Come along to the Meffan and make your own glittery, colourful Christmas decorations.
Crafty Festive Fun 5+ 16 December | 11:00-13:00 | £2.60 The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Get festive making a Christmas card, gift tag, decoration and/or a holly wreath.
Commemorating WW1 A 3 January - 31 March | Museum hours | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath A display featuring some of the finest Angus collection pieces to commemorate the anniversary of the end of WWI.
Show Me the Money A 9 January - 31 March | Museum hours | Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Have you heard of the British Linen Bank? Do you know what a farthing is worth now? Come along to see this ‘valuable’ exhibition about the history of money.
Colin Gibson A 16 January | 14:00-15:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Retired curator Gillian Zealand will deliver a talk on her father, Colin Gibson, Arbroathian, well known for his Nature Diaries in the Dundee Courier and Advertiser.
Beyond Scotland’s People Workshop A 18 January 2018 14:00-16:00 | £5.50 Angus Archives Go beyond registration certificates and old parish registers to find out about school, poor and legal records. You will be shown what information they contain and how they can help your family history research. Refreshments will be available and booking is required.
18 Oonagh Devoy ‘Pilgrimage’ A 20 January - 3 March | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery “Perfection to me is the beauty inherent in imperfections. Copper turned verdigris, sea worn dunnage, carcasses stripped of their flesh, oxidised farm machinery cogs: treasure that can be found washed daily upon our shores.” It is Oonagh Devoy’s intention through this body of work to persuade individuals to engage more fully with their environs and to encourage them to explore so that they may begin to wonder, questions and connect also.
Make your own bird feeder 5+ 27 January | 10:30-12:00 | £5.60 | £4.10 Conc Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Join us at Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum to make your own bird feeder, and learn about the birds in the Glens with a wee chat from our Countryside Rangers. Support the RSPB Big Bird Watch Weekend.
Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Day A 22 February | 11:00-16:00 | Free The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Join us at the museum for another of our incredibly popular Jim Ratcliffe Drop In Days. Help us to identify people and places in Arbroath’s recent past as you browse through Jim’s photographs from the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s.
Nicola Wiltshire A ‘The Loom Runs. The Smoke Rises’ 10 March - 21 April | Museum hours | Free The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery This exhibition presents a series of Nicola Wiltshire’s paintings on waxed cotton, exploring the people and processes behind one of Dundee’s last surviving textiles factories. Created as part of a residency with waxed cotton manufacturers, Halley Stevensons, these colourful paintings offer an insight into the workings of the factory and consider what makes the historic Baltic Works thrive today.
19 Les Mills Launch Week | 8 January at all ANGUSalive Sports Centres
Kick start your New Year fitness regime! With great music, motivational and inspiring instructors and a line-up of Les Mills workouts, including all-time favourites like BODYPUMP to the HIIT challenge of LES MILLS SPRINT, our launch events will have something for everyone!
Do you have coaching experience? Recruitment Opportunity
We are always looking for qualified coaches for our adult classes and junior coaching (including swimming) programmes. Contact any of our sports centres for more information today. Sport & Leisure
Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets For further details please see contact details on page 4.
ANGUSalive Volunteer Opportunities A 14 November | 18:00-19:00 Forfar Community Campus 29 November | 19:00-20:00 Saltire Sports Centre, Arbroath 4 December | 18:00-19:00 Brechin Community Campus Looking for something fun and worthwhile to do. Come along and see what opportunities are available for you to be involved in sport and recreation for people with a disability.
ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 A See full listings on the following page
NASA Nights A 26 February | 18:00-20:00 Brechin Community Campus 28 February | 18:00-20:00 Carnoustie Sports Centre 1 March | 18:00-20:00 Forfar Community Campus The National Athlete Support - Angus (NASA) programme assists athletes of a certain level with their national training and competition commitments. Come along to either join the programme or renew for the next year. An athlete presentation and talk will be given; find out information about funding and how ANGUSalive can support national athletes from the county.
Sport Relief A 17 - 23 March | All sport & leisure facilities Local facilities will be joining in with raising funds for Sport Relief, come along to visit us and get involved
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The ANGUSalive Sports Awards celebrates the success and achievements of sporting individuals and teams across the Angus area - from athletes, to players, coaches to volunteers or club personalities and will be held on Friday 16 March 2018 at the Reid Hall, Forfar.
The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements and dedication of clubs as well as individuals and teams involved in sport throughout Angus during 2017.
The nominations for the ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 open on 27 November and we need you to tell us who our local sports stars are. Entries can be made online at www.angusalive.scot/sportsawards
Tickets for this exciting evening of entertainment and celebration of sporting success will go on sale in January 2018 - tickets are priced from £20 per person, ticket price includes a welcome drink, two-course dinner, entertainment and the awards ceremony. Tickets can be purchased from www.angusalive.scot/tickets ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 A The ANGUSalive Sports Awards recognise and celebrate the sporting contributions of many individuals, teams and clubs from across Angus who have excelled throughout 2017. As we open up the nominations for this prestigious awards ceremony, join us as we take the team on a roadshow around our sports centres and then why not join us on the night!
Roadshow - Nominations Launch A 27 November | 17:00-20:00 Forbes of Kingennie 28 November | 17:30-20:30 Arbroath Sports Centre 29 November | 17:30-20:30 Forfar Community Campus 1 December | 17:30-20:30 Montrose Sports Centre Meet the team behind the awards, find out more about the nomination and selection processes and complete a nomination for your sporting stars (Wi-Fi enabled device required, some devices will be available also). You can pick up tips on completing your nominations, ask questions and meet some of the previous award winners.
ANGUSalive Sports Awards 2017 A 16 March | 18:30-21:30 | Reid Hall, Forfar | From £20 per ticket Early Bird tickets go on sale 5 January - 19 January Full price tickets go on sale 20 January from www.angusalive.scot/tickets Complimentary tickets for the shortlist finalists. This is a special night to celebrate the diversity of sport opportunities for people of all ages and abilities across Angus. Why not have a night out with your club to reward your hard working volunteers and commend all those who have excelled in 2017. The evening includes a welcome drink, two course dinner, entertainment and the awards ceremony.
23 The Angus Glens Walking Festival Thurs 31 May - Sun 3 June 2018
We look forward to welcoming you back to explore the Angus Glens!
Bookings open January
www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com #WalkingFest2018 #AngusGlens The Angus Glens Countryside Adventure Walking Festival Thurs 31 May - Sun 3 June 2018 Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets For further details please see contact details on page 4 and our timetable on page 30
Bird Feeder Workshop F 16 October | 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 5 November | 10:00-11:00 | 11:00-12:00 14 January & 25 March | 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Monikie Country Park Garden birds struggle to find enough food throughout the winter months. We will help you build a bird feeder from sustainable wood to put up in your school or garden. Additional feeders will also be available for purchase.
High Ropes Taster 8+ 17 October | 13:00-15:00 £28.00 Standard | £14.00 Conc. £70.00 Family Ticket - For 2 Adults and up to 3 children (over 8 years) Monikie Country Park Try the 160 metre zip line, crate stack, climbing walls and the balance beams. Places limited and weather permitting. Strict height and weight restrictions apply. Unless you have attended a previous High Ropes Course before at Monikie please contact the Park directly before you book.
Broomstick Workshop F 22 October, 28 October & 29 October 10:00-11:00 | 11:00-12:00 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 £5.60 Standard £4.10 Conc. Crombie Country Park Fly into Halloween by making your very own broomstick. All materials supplied.
25 The Bogle Bus 16 + 28 October | 10:00-16:00 | £13.80 Forfar Loch Country Park From the lairs of Kelpies to the work of the Devil himself! - minibus trip exploring the supernatural denizens of Angus folklore and their haunts. Packed lunch and suitable clothing is required.
Halloween Spooky Woods F 28 - 31 October | 10:00-16:00 | £1.00 each Monikie Country Park Don’t go into the woods alone!!! - come and find our ghastly and scary skeletons on our family friendly self-led Halloween trail. Small prize on completion. Please contact the park directly for further information.
Wildlife of the Angus Glens 16 + and the Rangers’ Role 19 November | 13:00-15:00 | £4.60 Angus Glens Come to the Ranger Base at Glen Doll for an illustrated talk on the wildlife of the Angus Glens throughout the seasons and the Rangers’ role in the monitoring and management of the flora and fauna.
Day the Sun Stood Still F 21 December | 14:30-16:30 £4.60 Standard | £2.60 Conc Forfar Loch Country Park Dusk walk around the loch on the shortest day and then come back to the ranger centre in time for the solstice at 16.29 and a cup of tea.
Reindeer Workshop F 26 November | 10:00-12:00 | 13:00-15:00 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Monikie Country Park Build your own Rudolph from natural wood and materials, the Ranger will help you create personal reindeer. Call to reserve your place.
26 Festive Fun Weekends! at Monikie Country Park
Festive Fun Weekends F December Weekends 2 & 3 Dec | 9 & 10 Dec | 16 & 17 Dec 10:00-16:00 Various costs depending on your chosen activity(ies) Monikie Country Park Santa’s Grotto; Market Stalls; Decoration Workshops; Festive Food: Face Painting; Grinch’s Grotto; Christmas Trails; Bouncy Castle.
Bird Ringing Demonstration F 3 December | 10:00-12:00 £4.60 Standard | £2.60 Conc. Angus Glens Find out how licensed bird ringers catch, examine and ring some of the birds here at Glen Doll.
New Year Family Ramble F 13 January | 11:00-15:00 £9.20 Standard | £5.20 Conc. Angus Glens Shake off the excesses of Christmas on a brisk walk in superb mountain scenery from the Glen Doll car park to Bachnagairn in Upper Glen Clova. There is a chance of seeing Golden Eagles as they return to set up their breeding in territory. Please note this is a 6 mile circular walk. You should have with you stout shoes or boots, waterproofs, warm clothing and a packed lunch. Please also bring binoculars if you have them.
27 Christmas Pudding Trail F 16 December - 7 January | 09:00-17:00 | Free Crombie Country Park Burn off those pudding calories by hunting for the Christmas Puddings hidden round the Country Park. The more puddings you find the greater calories you lose! Please contact the park directly for more information.
Get Ready for Big Garden Birdwatch F 14 January | 14:00-15:00 | Free Crombie Country Park Later this month is the RSBP nationwide survey - find out how you can join in and record the birds in your own garden.
Christmas Decorations F 17 December | 12:30-13:30 | 13:30-14:30 | 14:30-15:30 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Crombie Country Park Make your own decorations using natural materials from the park.
Family Evening Christmas F Decoration Workshop 21 December | 17:00-21:00 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Monikie Country Park *NEW* Create fantastic festive pieces. All materials supplied.
WMD (Weapons of Mouse F Destruction) Forensic Lab 20 January | 14:00-16:00 £4.60 Standard | £2.60 Conc. Forfar Loch Country Park Learn how to dissect an owl pellet and find out what the owl had for dinner.
Hunt for WMDs F (Weapons of Mouse Destruction) 20 January | 19:00-21:00 £4.60 Standard | £2.60 Conc. Forfar Loch Country Park From claw to beak in 45 seconds! Night time owl hunt around the Country Park. Please bring a torch.
28 Bat Box Workshop F 4 February & 11 March 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Monikie Country Park Secretive, illusive and misunderstood bats need clean safe homes. Build a bat box from sustainable pine for your school or garden. We will help you help these tiny persecuted mammals. Additional boxes will also be available for purchase.
Tracks, Trails and Signs F 18 February 11:00-14:00 £6.90 Standard | £3.90 Conc. Angus Glens Join the Ranger in a walk through Glen Doll Forest looking for signs of animal activity.
Bird Box Workshop F 25 February & 4 March 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 £5.60 Standard | £4.10 Conc. Monikie Country Park Garden birds struggle to find enough safe nesting sites. We will help you build a bird box from sustainable wood to put up in your school or garden. Additional boxes will also be available for purchase.
High Ropes Course 8+ Advanced bookings taken from 1 March 2018 09:00-17:00 Price for fixed 2 hour session £28.00 Standard | £14.00 Conc. Monikie Country Park The High Ropes Course is now open. Call the Ranger Centre on 01382 370202 to make a booking. Restrictions and minimum numbers apply.
Homes for Birds and Bats F 3 & 4 March 10:00-11:00 | 11:00-12:00 | 13:30-14:30 | 14:30-15:30 £5.60 Standard £4.10 Conc. Crombie Country Park With the help of a Ranger make simple nest and bat boxes to help our wildlife.
29 Countryside Timetable October 2017 - March 2018
Forfar Loch 01307 461118 Crombie 01241 860360 Country Park [email protected] Country Park [email protected] Junior Rangers Young Naturalists’ club 10:30-12:30 | 5-12 years | Free 10:30-12:30 | 5 - 12 years | £4.00 First and Second Saturday of every month On Saturdays. Fortnightly Saturday 7 and 14 October To book contact the park Saturday 4 and 11 November Saturday 7 October...... Seeds Saturday 2 and 9 December Saturday 21 October...... Halloween Saturday 6 and 13 January Saturday 4 November...... Conservation Action Saturday 3 and 10 February Saturday 18 November...... Winter Safari Saturday 3 and 10 March Saturday 2 December...... Feed the Birds Saturday 16 December...... Get Ready for Christmas Little Acorns Saturday 13 January...... Get Ready for 13:30-14:30pm | 18 months - 5 years | £2.00 Big Garden Birdwatch On Mondays. Fortnightly. Saturday 27 January...... Wildlife Crafts Monday 2, 16 and 30 October Saturday 10 February...... Bird Boxes Monday 13 and 27 November Saturday 24 February...... Wildfowl Watch Monday 11 December Saturday 10 March...... Nature on a Plate Monday 8 and 22 January Saturday 24 March...... Crombie’s Springwatch Monday 5 and 19 February Conservation Action Monday 5 and 19 March 10:00-12:00 | Adult 16+ | Free Meets every Tuesday throughout the year. WeBS of the Month Groups welcome. Contact the Ranger for further 10:30-12:30 | 16+ years | Free details. Once a month Sunday 8 October...... Little Grebe Junior Rangers Sunday 19 November ...... Teal Environmental volunteer group - learn about the natural Sunday 10 December...... Goldeneye environment whilst experiencing the role of the countryside ranger. New members welcome but please contact the park Sunday 21 January...... Goosander in advance. Sunday 18 February...... Wigeon Little Acorns Sunday 18 March...... Tufted Duck Environmental activities for children and their guardians. New members welcome but please contact the park in advance. Monikie 01382 370202 WeBS of the Month Country Park [email protected] Join the monthly wetland bird survey and brush up on your bird identification. A closer look at a different species each sub-zero Bush craft skills club month. 10:00-12:00 | 10 - 14 years | £72.00 / 9 sessions Young Naturalists’ Club Spaces limited to 10 Environmental activities club for 5 - 12 year olds. On Saturdays. 9 sessions November - March Meets fortnightly. New members welcome but please Saturday 4 and 18 November contact the park in advance. Saturday 2 December Conservation Action Saturday 6 and 20 January Join the rangers every Tuesday morning throughout the Saturday 3 and 17 February year on a practical conservation task to improve woodland biodiversity. Hot drinks included. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Saturday 3 and 17 March Sub-zero Bush Craft Skills Club Activities include shelter building, fire lighting, tool making, navigation and survival skills. External trip in the Angus Glens to finish.
30 Waterfall Weekender 16 + 3 - 4 March | 10:00-16:00 £27.60 Standard | £15.60 Conc. Forfar Loch Country Park Two day minibus tour exploring the waterfalls and geology of Angus - and beyond! Visit different features each day. Packed luch and suitable clothing required.
Encounter with an Eagle A 11 March | 11:00-15:00 £9.20 Standard | £5.20 Conc. Angus Glens Join the Rangers for a health walk in Upper Glen Clova. Along the way hear them discuss the management and natural history of the area. The Golden Eagles hopefully will have set up their territory for breeding and there is a very good chance of seeing them in the glen. Please note this is a 6 mile circular walk. You should have with you stout shoes or boots, waterproofs, warm clothing and a packed lunch. Please also bring binoculars if you have them.
Mad March March F 17 March | 14:00-15:00 £2.30 Standard | £1.30 Conc Forfar Loch Country Park Wrap up warm and join the Ranger on this fast footed patrol around the loch and spot wildlife along the way.
Easter Trail F 28 March - 16 April | 09:00-17:00 | Free Crombie Country Park Hunt for our low calorie healthy Easter Eggs around the park - burn off even more calories with a 4km walk.
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Susan Coyle Evil Mother/Mrs P
Claudia Todd Bell
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Stars of Irish Country A Tuesday 10 October | 19.30 £21.50 Join four of Ireland’s favourite country music stars all on one super show featuring the popular Mick Flavin, Louise Morrissey, Stephen Smyth and Frank McCaffrey who between them have scored countless accolades, notched up over 30 Number one songs and have toured all over the world to packed houses.
An Evening of Dirty Dancing A Friday 20 October | 19.30 £20 | £19 concessions | £17.50 groups of more than 10 The original concert celebration of the iconic music from the multiaward winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing which Includes the classic songs Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me and many more. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life! Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide.
Doug Scott A Crawling Down The Ogre Wednesday 25 October | 19.30 £15 | £13 concessions The Ogre is the most difficult of the world’s high mountains to climb. In 1977 Doug Scott and Chris Bonington made the first ascent; their subsequent descent, in the dark, immediately became an epic. Abseiling off the summit tower, Doug slipped on ice and swung into the cliff he had just climbed, breaking both legs - shortly after, a storm blew in! Their escape is one of mountaineering’s greatest epics.
33 The Andrews Sisters A Thursday 26 October | 19.30 £18 | £17 concessions The Andrews Sisters were America’s most successful female vocal harmony group during the 1940s. Now the UK’s only celebration of the Andrews Sisters backed by a full big band (the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK), re-creates the fabulous close harmony sound and feel of those swinging days.
Strictly Theatre Co presents A An Evening with Kristina Rihanoff & Tristan MacManus Friday 27 October | 19.30 £24 | £23 concessions VIP package £40 includes signed programme and meet and greet backstage with photo opportunity (strictly limited to 40) Strictly Come Dancing’ stars, Kristina Rihanoff and Tristan MacManus, present an evening of breathtaking dance. With amazing Ballroom and Latin routines such as the Waltz, the Paso Doble, the Samba and favourites the Charleston and the Argentine Tango. The evening will also feature an amazing professional singer/host.
Thank ABBA for the Music A Saturday 28 October | 19.30 £18.50 | £17 concessions Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and entertaining live bands. With stunning costumes, a seven-piece live band, interactive video projection, some tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour, and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the ultimate feel-good party show.
The Angus Minstrels A Monday 6 November - Saturday 11 November 19:30 nightly | 14:00 matinee on Saturday 11 £13 | £8 for under 16’s Since 1961, the Minstrels have been performing a variety show full of glitz and glamour. This year’s show will be no exception. Come and enjoy an evening of song and dance through the ages.
34 Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime F Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 December Tickets priced from £9 - £44 School performances available on selected dates. ANGUSAlive presents this year’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast, a panto which the whole family can enjoy. Join Mrs P/ Evil Mother (Susan Coyle), La Poo (Charles “Chuck” Denton), Beauty Gastoff (Simon Donaldson), Prince/Beast (Chris O’Mara), Bell and the BEAST (Claudia Todd), Aunt Jolly (Arron Usher) and narrator (Tay FM’s Stuart Webster) this tale as old of time takes you on an all singing, dancing adventure. Sponsored by Mackie Motors.
Roy Chubby Brown 18 + Friday 5 January | 19.30 £20 Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of the fans will be left gob-smacked! As politically incorrect as ever this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended please stay away! Age advisory 18+
Angus & District Association A of Young Farmers Saturday 13 January | 19:00 £8 | £5 concessions The local Young Farmers Clubs will once again compete in the annual Angus Tayside Cabaret Competition. Come along and support Brechin YFC, Forfar JAC and Strathmore JAC in their productions in an evening of tense competition complemented by supporting acts. A showcase of local talent, this will be a fun filled evening of music, dance and humour not to be missed. Who will triumph this year? Tickets on sale from 10th October 2017
Forbidden Nights 18 + Friday 26 January | 20:00 £21 | £19 concessions Circus just got sexy® with Forbidden Nights giving you an evening to remember with thrills, fantasy and forbidden thoughts at every turn! Jam-packed with action from opener till finale. Indulge yourselves in a two-hour production as world-renowned circus artists perform heart-racing tricks and provocative choreography with the ultimate Forbidden Tease and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure, all hosted by Forbidden’s side-splitting Comedy Compere who is as charming and risqué as the routines! Age advisory 18+.
35 The Platters A Friday 2 February | 19.30 £20 The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre. The Platters went through several personnel changes over the years but The Platters were one of the first African American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world. Performing The Hits that include: The Great Pretender, Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, My Prayer, Twilight Time, Remember When and many many more.
Roy Orbison A Friday 9 February | 19.30 £22.00 Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of legend Roy Orbison, Barry Steele is quite simply unmissable as he takes you on this specially produced journey in time as he and his fabulous cast take you on a journey back in time. The production also features songs originally made famous by Chris Isaak, Del Shannon, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, The Spencer Davis Group & The Traveling Wilburys.
Arbroath Musical Society Presents A Oliver Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 February | 19.30 nightly Saturday afternoon 14.30 £12.00 | Family ticket £43.00 (2 Adults and 2 children or 1 Adult and 3 children) Arbroath Musical Society is delighted to bring Lionel Bart’s timeless musical to life. With its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Oliver! remains one of the most loved British musicals, featuring some of the most iconic characters ever written. Bursting with energy, full of emotion and humour from beginning to end…. The show might have been around a long time… but I guarantee this production will leave you wanting more.
36 The Grumbleweeds Laughter Show A Thursday 22 February | 14:00 £16 | £15 concessions Join legendary comedy act ‘The Grumbleweeds’ for an afternoon of laughter, music, magic and more! It’s a show that’s full to the brim with laugh-out-loud comedy routines, great female singer, a brilliant support comic, theatrical magic and fun for all the family! See exactly what’s kept The Grumbleweeds at the very top of their game for over 50 years as they perform some of their hilarious comedy routines in this non-stop variety spectacular.
Jive Talking Perform the Bee Gees A Saturday 24 February | 19:30 £19.50 | £18 concessions The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm. This charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London’s West End and is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend. Backed up by a stunning band and live string section, you will be taken on an emotional journey from tender orchestrated 60’s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the 70’s Disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy. An unforgettable evening that will have you both reaching for your handkerchiefs and dancing in the aisles.
Arbroath & District Musical A (Competitive) Festival Monday 5 - Friday 9 March | Various Talented young performers from Arbroath and surrounds, will be sharing songs, verse and instrumental music once more! This week long event showcases the worthwhile, and educational, opportunities afforded by the performing arts.
Arbroath Rotary Concert A Saturday 10 March | 19:30 £12 | £10 concessions An evening of song, dance and comedy with all proceeds going to charities. All local talent with something for everyone.
37 You can book space for your meetings, exhibitions, receptions, weddings or other functions across our libraries, museums & galleries, sport & leisure centres, countryside adventure sites, Webster Memorial Theatre or our other venues across Angus.
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ANGUSalive is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC046133 ANGUS COMMUNITY SPORT
Bringing local communities together through a sporting chance! As part of ANGUSalive’s Sports Development Team’s commitment to developing sport and physical activity throughout Angus, we have adopted the sportscotland Community Sport Hubs initiative, as part of the Scottish Government’s Glasgow 2014 Legacy Plan. The aims of Community Sport Hubs in Angus are: • To support a range of sporting opportunities to the community • Promote community engagement and leadership • Training and education opportunities • An integrated approach led by local partners/clubs • Self-sustainable sports clubs/organisations • Improved facility access for local people and sports club
For further information please contact Scott Nicoll, Development Officer (Community Sport Hubs) [email protected] | 01307 473863 | www.angusalive.scot/csporthubs
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ANGUSalive is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC046133 Libraries | Museums, Galleries & Archives | Sport & Leisure | Countryside Adventure | Theatre & Venues