The Tall Ships Races 2011 CRUISE in COMPANY ORKNEY
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15 – 19 July 2011 Souvenir Programme The Tall Ships Races 2011 CRUISE IN COMPANY ORKNEY Four Days of Action-Packed Activities & Events Details of events available in local press 7 July and at: www.orkneyharbours.com www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com Welcome to The Tall Ships Races 2011 Cruise in Company Orkney This Souvenir Programme is the culmination of many months of planning to welcome the majestic Tall Ships to Orkney. When Orkney was first selected as a guest port for The Tall Ships Races 2011, it became immediately apparent that there was a high level of interest in the event from both people living in Orkney and tourists alike. The Tall Ships Races are rightly regarded as one of the most sought after events in the global maritime calendar. It is a great accolade for Orkney to have not just one but two ‘Cruise in Company’ ports – Kirkwall and Stromness - taking part, and I am delighted to welcome participants and visitors to this great event. Since we began looking at bringing the Tall Ships to Orkney, the event has grown more than we could have possibly imagined. The number of ships calling in has increased from six to 19, the number of Orkney sail trainees from 10 to 30, and nearly 1000 people have expressed an interest in taking part in a day sailing challenge on July 16 from Kirkwall to Stromness. In addition, there are many more on board events available for the public to participate in. This programme is tailored to provide something for everyone, whether on board a Tall Ship or on the quayside. A number of organisations in Orkney have been very committed to making the ships visit to Orkney a success, and this we hope will lay strong foundations for further tall ship visits in successive years. I have no doubt that you will enjoy to the full the experience of the wide range of activities taking place as part of the Tall Ships visit, and welcome and support the crews and trainees of these magnificent vessels in true Orcadian style.” Councillor Stephen Hagan Convener Orkney Islands Council Tall Ships Arrivals The following Tall Ships are due to arrive in Orkney over the period 14-18 July either in Kirkwall or Stromness. There are four classes of ships: Class A (largest), to class D (smallest). Tall Ships of all size classes are expected to call into Orkney. Ships in blue are those currently taking part in the 16th July Sailing Challenge. Maybe Kirkwall - am 14th July Eendracht Kirkwall - pm 15th July The Swan Kirkwall - pm 15th July Constantia Kirkwall - pm 15th July Gulden Leeuw Kirkwall - pm 15th July Pogoria Kirkwall - pm 15th July Provident Kirkwall - pm 15th July Sorlandet Kirkwall - pm 15th July Statsraad Lehmkuhl Kirkwall - pm 15th July Ocean Spirit of Moray Kirkwall - pm 16th July Shapinsay - am 17th July Zenobe Gram Kirkwall - am 17th July Christian Radich Stromness - am 18th July Europa Kirkwall - am 18th July Liv Kirkwall - am 18th July Miles To Go Kirkwall - am 18th July Mir Hatston - am 18th July. Saint LV. Kirkwall - am 18th July Sirma Kirkwall - am 18th July Spaniel Kirkwall - am 18th July Wylde Swan Stromness - am 19th July Ships are due to arrive in Kirkwall commencing 6pm on Friday 15 July. These ships will be arriving throughout the evening and early morning of 16 July in preparation for the Kirkwall/Stromness Sailing Challenge. Ships passage plans can be monitored on www.tallshipsraces.com Ship arrival times are subject to prevailing weather conditions. The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) vessel Pharos will be in Kirkwall over the Tall Ships weekend and will be open to the public for visits: Saturday 16th July - 1pm to 4pm and Sunday 17th July - 10am to 4pm. Pharos Kirkwall - pm 14th July Departs - am 18th July Friday 15 July 2011 Saturday 16 July 2011 Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Palace Players (in period dress) providing local Palace Players (in period dress) providing local event information event information Local shop history displays Carriage Rides through streets Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues Local shop history displays Many Shops extended Opening Hours Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues Many Shops extended Opening Hours Tankerness House Gardens: Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society 9am – 10pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend Mayfield Singers Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Dancing by ‘Just Dance’ Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Westray Crab Market & Stalls On the Pier: 10am – 4pm Taster Sessions on Power Boats Supported by The Pier Crafts Group & the RNLI Exhibition of Kirkwall Town Centre History & Wayfarer Dinghies around the harbour 9am – 10pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend 10am – 10pm Orkney Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Westray Crab Showcasing arts & crafts from 9.15 – 10am Programme of Music by Orkney West the Mainland and isles of Orkney, Mainland Reel & Strathspey Society demonstrations throughout the day Kirkwall Pier 2pm – 5pm RNLI – Light Refreshments 9.30am Tall Ship Sailing Challenge RNLI Building, West Pier, Kirkwall Sail from Kirkwall to Stromness All ticket holders for this event should be at Kirkwall Pier by 4pm Unveiling of Plaque 0930. All tall ships will sail from Kirkwall Pier. A full manifest Civic ceremony to unveil the of who is sailing on what ship will be published on 30 June in local press, general media and www.orkneyharbours.com commemorative plaque celebrating the 9.45 – 10am Selection of Music by Kirkwall City Pipe Band 200th Anniversary of the design of Kirkwall Tall Ships berthing area, Kirkwall Pier Pier by Thomas Telford. Members of Kirkwall City Pipe Band in attendance. 10am – 4pm Orkney Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall from 6pm Tall Ships Arrive throughout the evening Showcasing arts & crafts from for 16th July Sailing Challenge the Mainland and isles of Orkney, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Strip the Willow on Broad Street demonstrations throughout the day Your chance to take part in the biggest 1pm – 4pm Orkney Vintage Club Display outdoor strip the willow in Orkney. Kirk Green, Kirkwall Open to all - assembly at Cathedral steps 8pm – late Informal Traditional Music Session at 6pm. Event led by Lord Lieutenant and The Reel, Kirkwall (over 18s only) Mrs Tricket. 9pm Music by Kirkwall City Pipe Band Stereo Lobsters & Fat Elvis Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ Yard (Over 18s) 7.30pm The Saw Doctors Plus Support Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 The Driftwood Cowboys Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ Yard (Over 14s) Sunday 17 July 2011 Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 8pm – late Ceilidh, King Street Hall, Kirkwall Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Local shop history displays Tickets - Adult £6 (under 16) £3 Carriage Rides through streets Orcadian Crafts, Bridge St, Kirkwall 01856 872846 Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues 9pm – late An Evening of Traditional Music Orkney Carriage Driving Group driving through town Many Shops extended Opening Hours Albert Hotel, Kirkwall Tankerness House Gardens: Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society 10am – 6pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Westray Crab 7pm KT Tunstall Plus Support The Pictish Trail Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ Yard (Over 14s) Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 Monday 18 July 2011 8pm – 10pm Orcadian Summer Concert Highlighting Traditional local musicians The Reel, Kirkwall Tickets - Adult £5 (under 16) £3 Proceeds to local charities Friday 15 July 2011 Sunday 17 July 2011 Stromness Events Stromness Events Throughout the Day Model Boat displays in various shop windows 9pm Folk Night with The Roaring Forties 10am – 5pm Stromness Museum open to the public Plus Supporting Acts Summer exhibition – Stromness at War – Royal Hotel, Stromness Manning the Defences 1939-45 Sea Shanties from around the world 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm Northlight exhibition 10pm – 1am Live Music in The Lounge The Sea, the sea – work in woven tapestry Stromness Hotel and stone carving by Ros Bryant Northlight Studio, Graham Place, Stromness 10.45am Stromness RBL Pipe Band parade from Saturday 16 July 2011 Pier Head to Stromness Church 11am – 6pm Stromness Flower Club opens their Stromness Events Throughout the Day “All Hands on Deck” Floral Display Model Boat displays in various shop windows Stromness Community Centre 10am – 5pm Stromness Museum open to the public 11.15am Stromness Church of Scotland Service Summer exhibition – Stromness at War – 12pm – late Stalls at The Pier Head Manning the Defences 1939-45 Various Businesses, Organisations and 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm Northlight exhibition Charities displaying their wares The Sea, the sea – work in woven tapestry 12.30pm Stromness Shopping Week Pony Club and stone carving by Ros Bryant Hack through the streets Northlight Studio, Graham Place, Stromness Assembly at Pier Head 2pm – late Stalls open at Pier Head 2pm – 6.45pm Traditional Music in Bandstand Orkney Quality Food and Drink, various 2pm Cream Teas Served in the Eventide Club Businesses, Organisations & Charities by Stromness Lifeboat Guild 2pm – 6.15pm Traditional Music in Bandstand 4pm So, you want to be a Luthier? Town House Gardens Question and answer session with local 2pm Soup & Sandwich Takeaways musical instrument maker, Mark Shiner. Stromness Lifeboat Shop, Pier head See a musical instrument in the making. Cream Teas in the Eventide Club 7pm – 8.30pm 40th Anniversary of George Mackay Brown Orkney Yole Association trips along the Film show, Stromness Town Hall Harbour front Another chance to see Celia, A Time to Tea & Homebakes Keep and The Whalers Return. Free entry Stromness Church Hall 7pm Stromness Shopping Week Salvation Stromness Drama Club enact Army Service Stromness Historical characters Pier Head through the streets 9pm Vatersay Boys in The Lounge 3pm Traditional Creel Demonstration Stromness Hotel.