What's On at Strathpeffer Pavilion
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The Pavilion programme for 2011 was:
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May 2012 |
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| 1 May | Strathpeffer Initiative One Touch Tour launch | |
11 May |
Private function - Lord Lieutenant's tea party |
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Wed 16 & Thur 17 |
10 am to 5 pm Food & Craft Fair - another of the popular events organised by Friends of the Pavilion, at which local suppliers sell a whole variety of high quality products, including jewellery, hats, toiletries, woodturning, baking, knitting, stationery, meat, croft produce and more! Free entry for the public, teas on sale with delicious home baking. This event is fully subscribed - anyone wishing to book a stall for future fairs should ring Frances on 01997 421344 |
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Fri 18 Wed 23 Fri 25 |
Private function - wedding 7 pm SPA AGM, followed by Friends of the Pavilion AGM Private function - wedding |
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| Sat 26 |
8 pm Showaddywaddy - one of the top groups of the 1970s and still going strong, Showaddywaddy sold out on their first visit to the Pavilion, even though it was the day Ross County played in the Cup Final! Original lead singer Dave Bartram has since retired, being replaced by Andy Pelos, who says he looks forward to "rocking our socks off in true Showaddywaddy style!" Tickets £17.50 (conc. £16.50, school pupils £6) online from Ticketweb and WeGotTickets, also via Ticketweb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, from June's Card Shop in Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124 |
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June 2012 |
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| Sat 2 | Private function - wedding | |
Sun 3 |
12 to 4 pm Strathpeffer community Diamond Jubilee picnic in Pavilion Gardens - processions, live music, treasure hunt, baking competitions, storytelling – bring your own picnic or buy refreshments, hot and cold drinks on sale |
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Fri 8 |
8 pm Scottish Ensemble - Scotland's leading string group and harpist Catrin Finch pay a musical homage to the Auld Alliance with music by French composers Debussy (Marche écossaise and Danses sacrée et profane) and Ravel (Petite Symphonie) plus a new concerto for pedal harp by acclaimed Scottish composer Savourna Stevenson, which will have its world premiere in Edinburgh the previous night. Continuing the Celtic connection, Welsh harpist Catrin Finch is a former Royal Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales and now in demand as a soloist across the world. Tickets £10 (£5 for school pupils online with WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, also from TicketWeb's 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June's Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Mon to Fri). |
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Sat 9 |
8.30 pm Ceilidh with Highland Ceilidh band. Tickets £8 online |
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Fri 15 |
Private function - wedding |
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Sat 16 |
8 pm to midnight Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club summer dance with local band Rant. Tickets £10 from the golf club 01997 421219, from Rachael Maclean and from the Pavilion office 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Monday to Friday). Return bus service from Dingwall, Conon Bridge and Maryburgh. |
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Thur 21 |
Celtic Dream, who were due to appear here on 21 June, have decided to postpone their tour until the autumn |
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Thur 21 |
8 pm Concert by 24 students of Plockton Music School, the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. Tickets £7 (conc. £3) online from TicketWeb and WeGotTickets, in person from June's Card Shop in Dingwall and from Pavilion 01997 420124 |
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Sat 23 Fri 29 |
Private functions - weddings |
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July 2012 |
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| Thur 5 | 8 pm The Alexander Brothers - since rocketing to fame with "Nobody's Child" in the 1960s, the Alexander Brothers have become firmly established among Scotland's leading international entertainers. As well known in Canada and the United States as they are in the UK, they have always been in demand for theatre productions and television programmes and still regularly tour around the world. Tickets £14 (conc. £12) now online from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, also via TicketWeb 24-hour hotline 08444 771000, from June's Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124. |
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Fri 6 Sat 7 Mon 16 |
Private functions - weddings |
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Fri 20 |
8 pm the Scottish Chamber Orchestra makes its popular annual visit to the Pavilion, conducted by Nicholas McGegan and with baritone William Berger. Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Haydn arias and Symphony No. 88 in G, Cimarosa Overture to Il Maestro di Capella, and Mozart Symphony No. 31 “Paris”. Tickets £14 (seniors £12, other conc. and under 26s £5) on-line from WeGotTickets and Ticketweb, also from 24-hour hotline 08444 771000, from June's Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124 |
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Sat 21 |
Private function - wedding |
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Wed 25 |
8 pm The Tannahill Weavers - one of Scotland's longest- established folk groups, playing great traditional music from both the Highlands and Lowlands. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, £6 for school pupils) now on sale online from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, also from TicketWeb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June's Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124 |
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August 2012 |
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| Th 2 | 8 pm Strangebird Zirkus in Ornithology - Strangebird thrilled the Pavilion audience on their last visit with aerial dance company All or Nothing - A charismatic combination of thoughtful theatre and physical skill (The Scotsman). Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June's Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124 |
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Sat 4 |
Private function - wedding |
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| Sat 11 |
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering at Castle Leod |
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| Sat 18 Sat 25 |
Private functions - weddings |
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| 7 Sep |
7.30 pm Blas Festival tribute to the legendary Calum Kennedy. Tickets already on sale from TicketWeb, including 24hr hotline 0844 2485096 Earlybird price £12 until 31 July. |
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21 Sep |
8 pm Glasgow Phoenix Choir - we're delighted to welcome one of Scotland's greatest choirs back to the Pavilion - more info soon |
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| 29 Sep |
8 pm Dr. Feelgood - touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr. Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm & blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as "Milk & Alcohol", "Down At The Doctors" and "Roxette", the Doctors will see you now! Tickets £15 (conc. £14, school pupils £6) online from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, 24hr hotline 08444 77100 and Pavilion office 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Monday to Friday) |
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Grateful thanks to June's Card Shop in Dingwall High Street, who kindly sell tickets for most events at the Pavilion - personal callers only please, no telephone bookings or credit/debit card purchases. Credit/debit card purchases can usually be made on-line or via the Pavilion office - charges apply in all cases.