ANGUSalive What's On Guide Spring - Summer 2019

ANGUSalive

What’s On Spring - Summer 2019

We’ve something for everyone!

HEALTHY | ACTIVE | CREATIVE Libraries | Museums, Galleries & Archives | Sport & Leisure | Countryside Adventure | Theatre & Venues

ANGUSalive What’s On dates for your diary Easter Bunny Hunt Digital Scanner Taster Session

Bookbug Week

Elmer

Brechin Characters Walk

Forfar Worthies Walk

Ferryden Village Walk

David Walliams Week - Awful Auntie David Walliams Week - There’s a Snake in my School

David Walliams Week - Gangsta Granny David Walliams Week - The World’s Worst Children Roald Dahl - Revolting Recipes

When We Were Young Land and Line Katie Parkins Up the High Street 4 ArtSorts Commemorating Sir Hugh Munro The People versus Jack the Ripper Brew & Blether

Ken Hay Days

Fish Wives Highway to Kirriemuir Brechin Photographic Society Annual Exhibition REFRACTOR - Pamela Tait & Erlend Tait Down by the Loch Shore Massive Museum Quiz Mountains of the Moon Angus Leisure Arts Annual Exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt Heading to the Wedding Exploring Language A Midsummer Night’s Evening in the Archives

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Mobile Libraries Forfar Library Arbroath Library Montrose Library Arbroath Library Brechin Library Montrose Library Monifieth Library Forfar Library Brechin Library Monifieth Library Kirriemuir Library Carnoustie Library Montrose Library Kirriemuir Library Carnoustie Library Forfar Library Montrose Library Carnoustie Library Arbroath Library Forfar Library Brechin Library Monifieth Library Montrose Library Forfar Library Arbroath Library Kirriemuir Library Carnoustie Library Brechin Mechanics’ Institute Brechin Mechanics’ Institute Old Clydesdale Bank, 73 Castle Street

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Monifieth Library £ Kirriemuir Library £ Carnoustie Library Brechin Library Montrose Library & Forfar Library £ Arbroath Library £ Monifieth Library £ Kirriemuir Library Carnoustie Library Montrose Library Forfar Library Arbroath Library Brechin Library The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery, Forfar Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free Montrose Museum Free Brechin Town House Museum Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £ The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free Brechin Town House Museum Free Montrose Museum Montrose Museum Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free Brechin Town House Museum Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £ Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £ Brechin Town House Museum Free Montrose Museum Free Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, By Forfar Free Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, By Forfar Free

Wee Red Toon Walk Leather, Lace and Leggings Jim Ratcliffe Day Driftwood Art Dancehall Days Happy Birthday Reid Hall, You’re 150!

Hidden colours: Landscape Paintings of Angus Ancient Egypt Across Scotland Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Outbreak of WWII Time Spent Amongst the Trees Fragmented Memories - Nicola Fabian Easter Trails Easter Trail Build a Bug Box Mobile Library visit to Crombie Pee in the Park Diggin’ The Past Wildlife Walk Open Water Swimming Schools Out Fun Morning Kayak Instruction

Weekend Watersports Bonanza 5 A Day For Free Spring Edition Wildlife Walk High Ropes Session

Windsurfing Instruction

Huntigowk!

SUP Paddleboard Instruction Rock Puddle Guddle Canadian Canoe Instruction SASAMD Open Water Championships Treasure Island Rafting

Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova Drookit Forfar Dinghy Sailing Instruction 160mtr Zip Line RYA 1 Day Junior Sailing Course Watersports Bonanza Day Doggieteering Trail Junior Watersports Fun Night Moth Trapping Small Game Safari Kids Triathlon Activities Open Water Scottish Spring Triathlon Championships RYA Dinghy 2 Day Course Watersports Fun Night Junior Dinghy Instruction Dinghy Instruction 1 Day Paddle Sport Course Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova Don’t Tell Them Your Name Pike!

Red Squirrel Trail Watersports Bonanza Day Park Yer Bum Dragonflies, Damselflies and Flowers Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova Windsurfing Instruction Paddleboard Instruction Bats Before Bedtime Forest Skills Hedgehog Workshop ANGUSdead Food for Free Walk & Talk 5 A Day for Free - Autumn Edition Flein’ Fur Wildlife Walk

Fri 21 June Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir 22 June - 31 August The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Thurs 27 June The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Saturday 29 June The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath 6 July - 10 August Brechin Town House Museum 6 July - 2 November The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar 17 August - 28 September Brechin Town House Museum Thur 22 August Montrose Museum 31 August - 28 September Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir 7 September - 2 November The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar 14 September -30 November Montrose Museum Fri 5 - Mon 22 April Monikie Country Park Sat 6 - Tues 23 April Crombie Country Park Sun 7 April Crombie Country Park Fri 12 April Crombie Country Park Sun 14 April Forfar Loch Country Park Sat 27 - Sun 28 April Forfar Loch Country Park Sun 28 April Glen Doll Ranger Base May - Aug Monikie Country Park Mon 6 May Crombie Country Park Thurs 9 May | Thurs 6 June Monikie Country Park Thurs 18 July | Wed 14 August Sat 11 | Sun 12 May Monikie Country Park Mon 13 May Forfar Loch Country Park Sun 19 May Glen Doll Ranger Base Sun 19 May | Sat 22 June Monikie Country Park Thurs 11 July | Sun 28 July Thurs 15 August | Sun 1 September Wed 22 May | Wed 3 July Monikie Country Park Wed 17 July | Wed 31 July | Wed 21 Aug Sun 26 May Forfar Loch Country Park Wed 5 June | Wed 19 June Monikie Country Park Sun 9 June Forfar Loch Country Park Thurs 13 June Monikie Country Park Sat 15 June Monikie Country Park Sun 16 June | Sun 14 July Monikie Country Park Thurs 25 July | Thurs 1 August Sun 16 June Glen Doll Ranger Base Sun 16 June Forfar Loch Country Park Thurs 20 June Monikie Country Park Sun 23 June Monikie Country Park Sat 29 June Monikie Country Park Sun 30 June Monikie Country Park Mon 1 July - Wed 31 July Crombie Country Park Mon 1 | 8 | 15 July Monikie Country Park Sun 7 July Glen Doll Ranger Base Sun 7 July Forfar Loch Country Park Sat 13 July Monikie Country Park Sun 14 July Monikie Country Park Sat 20 & Sun 21 July Monikie Country Park Mon 22 July Monikie Country Park Tues 23 July Monikie Country Park Wed 24 July Monikie Country Park Sat 27 July Monikie Country Park Sun 28 July Glen Doll Ranger Base Sun 28 July Forfar Loch Country Park Thurs 1 - Sat 31 August Crombie Country Park Sat 3 August Monikie Country Park Mon 5 & Tues 6 August Forfar Loch Country Park Sun 11 August Glen Doll Ranger Base Sun 18 August Glen Doll Ranger Base Wed 21 August Monikie Country Park Thurs 22 August Monikie Country Park Sat 24 August Monikie Country Park Sun 25 Aug | Sun 8 Sept Crombie Country Park Sun 25 August Monikie Country Park Sat 31 August Forfar Loch Country Park Sun 8 September Monikie Country Park Sun 8 September Forfar Loch Country Park Fri 27 September Forfar Loch Country Park Sun 29 September Glen Doll Ranger Base 3

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Contact details

KIRRIEMUIR Kirriemuir Library 01575 526111 | kirriemuirlibrary@angusalive.scot

ARBROATH

Gateway to the Glens Museum 01575 526006 | kirriemuirmuseum@angusalive.scot

Arbroath Library 01241 464545 | arbroathlibrary@angusalive.scot

Webster’s Sports Centre 01575 526100 | websterssportscentre@angusalive.scot

Signal Tower Museum 01241 464554 | arbroathmuseum@angusalive.scot

MONIFIETH

Arbroath Sports Centre 01241 465400 | arbroathsportscentre@angusalive.scot

Monifieth Library 01382 768181 | monifiethlibrary@angusalive.scot

Saltire Sports Centre 01241 465500 | saltiresportscentre@angusalive.scot

Monifieth High School Pool (bookable at Carnoustie Sports Centre) 01382 530562 / 01241 465600 carnoustiesportscentre@angusalive.scot

The Webster Memorial Theatre 01241 435800 | webstertheatre@angusalive.scot Venues We also manage venues across Angus.

See www.angusalive.scot/venues

MONTROSE

BRECHIN

Montrose Museum 01674 907447 | montrosemuseum@angusalive.scot

Montrose Library 01674 907474 | montroselibrary@angusalive.scot

Brechin Library 01356 237171 | brechinlibrary@angusalive.scot

Montrose Sports Centre 01674 907600 | montrosesportscentre@angusalive.scot

Brechin Town House Museum 01356 237227 | brechinmuseum@angusalive.scot

COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE

Brechin Community Campus 01356 237200 | brechinsportscentre@angusalive.scot

Crombie Country Park 01241 860360 | crombiecountrypark@angusalive.scot

CARNOUSTIE

Forfar Loch Country Park 01307 461118 | forfarloch@angusalive.scot

Carnoustie Library 01241 465353 | carnoustielibrary@angusalive.scot

Monikie Country Park 01382 370202 | monikiecountrypark@angusalive.scot Glen Doll Ranger Base 01575 550233 | glendollranger@angusalive.scot

Carnoustie Sports Centre 01241 465600 | carnoustiesportscentre@angusalive.scot

MOBILE LIBRARY

Carnoustie High School Pool (bookable at Carnoustie Sports Centre) 01241 465600 carnoustiesportscentre@angusalive.scot

01307 491723 | enquiries.libraries@angusalive.scot

HEAD OFFICE

01307 492600 | enquiries@angusalive.scot ANGUSalive, William Wallace House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1WH

FORFAR Forfar Community Campus 01307 492300 | forfarsportscentre@angusalive.scot Forfar Library 01307 492121 | forfarlibrary@angusalive.scot The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery 01307 491771 | forfarmuseum@angusalive.scot

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Angus Archives 01307 468644 | angusarchives@angusalive.scot

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 programmes please visit www.angusalive.scot/holidayactivities www.angusalive.scot ANGUSalive is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC046133 4

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e are delighted to share our What’s On Guide for Spring - Summer 2019 to offer you a varied programme of culture, sport and leisure events inspiring healthy active and creative lifestyle choices.

Our ANGUSalive DJCAD Graduate Award Winner Katie Parkins brings Spring into bloom with her exhibition Land and Line (page13) at The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery.

Over the summer our museums and galleries are honoured to host National Museums Scotland touring exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt (page 16-17) supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund. Visit us at Montrose Museum to learn about life in ancient Egypt and Scotland’s important contribution to Egyptology.

To discover something closer to home you can join Alan Rowan at Gateway to the Glens Museum for Mountains of the Moon (page 15) or marvel at Harriet Radcliffe’s exhibition Hidden Colours: Landscape Paintings of Angus (page 17) in the galleries at Brechin Town House Museum.

Our libraries are celebrating Bookbug Week (page 6-7) with Scottish Book Trust and hosting Bookbug’s Big Picnic in May so get your blanket at the ready. We also have some unique guided historic walks for you to explore Brechin Characters, Forfar Worthies and Ferryden Village (page 8) this summer.

Not sure how you want to take to the water as the weather warms up? Join us at Monikie Country Park for the Weekend Watersports Bonanza (page 24) to find your favourite or maybe build your own craft with family and during Treasure Island Rafting (page 25) – Ahoy, me Hearties!

If you’d prefer to stay on dry land why not Build a Bug Box (page 23) at Crombie Country Park to turn your garden into a wildlife destination, head up to our Angus Glens Ranger Base to join Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova (page 28) or pack your torch for Flein’Fur (page 29) at Forfar Loch Country Park.

Everyone can sit back and enjoy a performance from the diverse programme on offer at Webster Memorial Theatre this season. With cutting edge comedy, drama, new music, tributes, dance and children’s shows why not join Reginald D. Hunter, The Tailor of Inverness, Tidelines, MacFloyd, Dancemania: Carnival 20, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many more for a night or afternoon out in Arbroath!

You can keep in touch with updates and latest news on the events programme via our Facebook pages and secure your place at ticketed events by booking at www.angusalive.scot/tickets.

Our team are ready to welcome you across Angus!

Kirsty Hunter ANGUSalive Chief Executive

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b u l C D 3 Learn basic 3D design skills; develop your design ideas with tutor support before printing your final model in 3D. This course runs in partnership with Angus Extra for S1 – S3 pupils.

Drop into any ANGUSalive Library including the mobiles for more information or visit www.angusalive.scot/libraries

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Bookbug’s Big Picnic Forfar Cricket Ground Tuesday 14 May 10:30-12:00 Come along to our Big Picnic to meet Bookbug and his friends!

There will be Bookbug sessions, games, activities and lots of fun including picnic food and juice!

Bring a blanket and enjoy the fun!

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Libraries Bookbug Week

Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets

Mon 13 May | 10:15-10:45 | 14:15-14:45 Arbroath Library Mon 13 May | 10:30-11:00 Montrose Library Mon 13 May | 14:30-15:00 Brechin Library Tues 14 May | 10:30-11:00 Monifieth Library Tues 14 May | 10:30-11:00 Forfar Library Tues 14 May | 11:00-11:30 Brechin Library Tues 14 May | 14:00-14:30 Monifieth Library Wed 15 May | 10:30-11:00 | 14:00-14:30 Kirriemuir Library Wed 15 May | 10:30-11:00 | 14:00-14:30 Carnoustie Library Thurs 16 May | 10:15-10:45 | 11:15-11:45 Forfar Library Thurs 16 May | 10:30-11:00 Montrose Library Thurs 16 May | 14:00-14:30 Carnoustie Library Fri 17 May | 11:00-11:30 | 14:00-14:30 Arbroath Library Sat 18 May | 11:00-11:30 Forfar Library Free | Family Join us for an extra special family fun Bookbug session with a picnic theme.

For further details please see contact details on page 4

Easter Bunny Hunt Fri 12 April | 11:00-13:00 Mobile Libraries ÂŁ2.70 | Family Join the Mobile Library at Crombie Country Park for our Eggstravagantic Bunny Hunt!

Digital Scanner Taster Session Mon 22 April | 10:00-11:00 Forfar Library Tues 23 April | 14:00-15:00 Arbroath Library Thur 25 April | 14:00-15:00 Montrose Library Free | All Come along and find out how the digital scanner works and how it can help with your genealogy and local history research. Microfilm records of old newspapers, censuses and old parish registers will be on view and you will be shown how to search, save items and print them out. Booking required.

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Elmer Creation Days

Brechin Characters Walk

Tue 21 May | 14:00-15:00 | Brechin Library Thur 23 May | 14:00-15:00 | Monifieth Library Fri 24 May | 10:30-11:30 | Montrose Library Fri 24 May | 14:00-15:00 | Forfar Library Sat 25 May | 10:30-11:30 | Arbroath Library Sat 25 May | 11:00-12:00 | Kirriemuir Library Sat 25 May | 11:00-12:00 | Carnoustie Library £2.70 | Family

Wed 5 June | 18:30-19:30 Tues 23 July | 14:00-15:00 Brechin Mechanics’ Institute £4.80 | £2.70 conc | 12 years + Join this guided walk in Brechin to hear about characters who lived in the town in times gone by, including bookseller Willie Gunn and drummer Jamie Wood. Booking required. Meet outside Brechin Mechanics’ Institute, St Mary Street.

Elmer’s iconic patchwork and playful character has made him a firm favourite with millions.

This year we will launch our very own Elmer Art Exhibition in all our libraries with prizes to be won. Opportunity in each library to create your own masterpiece to be displayed. Age 3-5

Forfar Worthies Walk Tues 11 June | 18:30-19:30 Thur 25 July | 14:00-15:00 Old Clydesdale Bank, 73 Castle Street £4.80 | £2.70 conc | 12 years + Come along and hear about the old characters who lived in Forfar in times gone by on this guided walk. Folk like merchant Meggie Beaton and poet Davie Herd may be long forgotten by most, but were once well known in the town. Booking required. Meet outside the old Clydesdale Bank at 73 Castle Street, Forfar.

Ferryden Village Walk Thur 13 June | 18:30-19:30 Thur 18 July | 14:00-15:00 Main Street - Ferryden £4.80 | £2.70 conc | 12 years + Discover the history and stories about the old fishing village of Ferryden, by Montrose, in this walk around the historic centre. Booking required. Meet in main street at junction of West Terrace and Church Road.

Ferryden from Montrose

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David Walliams Week Awful Auntie

Roald Dahl - Revolting Recipes Mon 9 September 15:45-16:45 Monifieth Library

Mon 17 June | 15:45-16:45 Monifieth Library £2.70 | 8 years +

Sat 14 September 11:00-12:00 Kirriemuir Library

Join us for the story of Awful Aunt Albert and hear about poor Stella Saxby and enjoy crafts, fun and games.

Mon 16 September 17:30-18:30 Carnoustie Library

David Walliams Week There’s a Snake in my School

Mon 16 September 17:45-18:45 Montrose Library

Sat 22 June | 11:00-12:00 Kirriemuir Library

Mon 16 September 17:45-18:45 Forfar Library

Mon 24 June | 17:30-18:30 Carnoustie Library Tues 25 June | 15:45-16:45 Brechin Library £2.70 | Family

Mon 16 September 17:45-18:45 Arbroath Library

Join us for this spectacularly slithery story, along with crafts, fun and games. Stuffed animals are welcome but please, no real pets!

Mon 23 September 16:00-17:00 Brechin Library £2.70 | From 5 years

David Walliams Week Gangsta Granny

Come and concoct the most revolting, disgusting food ever! TASTY! YUM YUM!

Mon 24 June | 17:45-18:45 Montrose Library & Forfar Library £2.70 | 8 years + Have you got what it takes to join Gangsta Granny’s Gang? Come along for a fun filled David Walliam’s Gangsta Granny Event, design your own swag bag & hunt for the crown jewels.

David Walliams Week The World’s Worst Children Mon 24 June | 17:45-18:45 Arbroath Library £2.70 | 8 years + The Worlds Worst Children’ and what they get up too!

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online and in the mobile libraries

Mobile Library Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm Tel: 01307 491723Â Email: RuralLibraryServices@angusalive.scot www.angusalive.scot

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ANGUSalive’s holiday activity programmes are available online including a wide range of activities to keep children busy in the holidays.

www.angusalive.scot

Family run, Renault, Dacia and Nissan dealership Mackie Motors supply an extensive range of new and used, cars and vans to meet your motoring needs.

From Superminis to family estate cars, crossovers to convertibles, you’ll find them all at Mackie Motors Arbroath and Brechin. And on top of that, if you book your vehicle in for a service or MOT with us you’ll get the best treatment from our award winning aftersales teams, so why not try it for yourself!

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Looking for an exciting new venue?

You can book space for your meetings, exhibitions, receptions, weddings or other functions across our venues and outdoor spaces throughout Angus.

For further details please email enquiries@angusalive.scot www.angusalive.scot

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Museums, Galleries & Archives Up the High Street

Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets

16 March - 1 June | 10:00-17:00 Montrose Museum Free | All Remember Montrose High Street in the past!

Where did you buy your butter, boots and braces?

For further details please see contact details on page 4

When We Were Young 26 January - 27 April | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All An exhibition celebrating childhood, including photographs, toys and other childhood related objects.

4 ArtSorts 30 March - 27 April | 10:00-17:00 Brechin Town House Museum Free | All We have allsorts from the 4ARTSORTS. A new exhibition by a group of ambitious amateur artists - Lorna McCall, Gerrie Sommerville, Kayley Davie and Susan Payne, all bringing their own individual style to create this visual treat.

Land and Line Katie Parkins 9 March - 27 April | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All Katie Parkins is our ANGUSalive DJCAD Graduate Award Winner, who intends to highlight and challenge our perception of nature. For Katie, we must address the impact of humans on nature which begins with what our perception of nature is. Katie’s work explores the geology of the Scottish east coast by using tactile materials like charcoal to highlight the unique qualities of our environment and question our relationship with nature.

Commemorating Sir Hugh Munro 1 April - 8 June | 10:00-17:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free | All Sir Hugh Munro (1856 – 1919) of Lindertis near Kirriemuir was a founder member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club and the first person to make a list of all Scottish mountains of 3000 feet or over.

Sadly he died of pneumonia in Provence in 1919 while working in a wartime army canteen, having only two Munros left to climb. Visit the Gateway to the Glens museum to view a display dedicated to Munro and other mountaineers.

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The People versus Jack the Ripper

Ken Hay Days Tues 9 April | 10:30-16:00 Tues 11 June | 10:30-16:00 Tues 13 August | 10:30-16:00 Brechin Town House Museum

Wed 3 April | 19:00-20:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £4.80 | £2.70 Conc | All Join us in the old courtroom of the Gateway to the Glens Museum to hear investigative journalist Michael Mulford give evidence which proves the last man hanged in Dundee, William Bury, was also the man responsible for six brutal ‘Ripper’ murders in the Whitechapel area of London during 1888. Give your verdict as a member of the jury to decide if Bury, who was captured in Dundee and hanged for the killing of his wife Ellen Elliot was also the notorious Jack the Ripper.

Wed 17 April | 10:30-16:00 Wed 15 May | 10:30-16:00 Montrose Museum Free | All Half a century of photographic memories by local photographer Kenneth M. Hay. Come along and help us identify some of these fascinating images.

Fish Wives: The Heritage and Tradition of Women in the Fishing Industry Craig Easton

Brew & Blether Thursdays 4 April | 2 May | 6 June | 11 July 8 August | 5 September

20 April – 1 June 10:00-17:00 Montrose Museum Free | All

10:30-11:30 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All

Using the traditional migration of the herring fleet from Shetland to Yarmouth as a vehicle to explore the role of women in what is wrongly considered by outsiders to be predominantly a male industry.

Craig Easton’s photography captures these proud and tough women with a raucous sense of humour who are an essential, but mostly unseen, part of the fishing industry.

Join us to reminisce about Forfar in days gone by.

Highway to Kirriemuir 27 April - 17 May | 10:00-17:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free | All An exhibition of rare AC/DC music memorabilia on display at the Gateway to the Glens Museum celebrating Kirriemuir’s connection to the rock band AC/DC. 14

Brechin Photographic Society Annual Exhibition

Down by the Loch Shore 4 May - 29 June | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All

4 May - 2 June | 10:00-17:00 Brechin Town House Museum Free | All

An exhibition commemorating the draining of Forfar Loch in 1759 looking at the way the shoreline changed, and its effect on Forfar.

The annual exhibtion by one of the oldest Photographic Societies in Scotland. This is a must-see exhibition by this award winning society.

Massive Museum Quiz Sat 18 May | 14:00-16:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £10 per team (includes refreshments) | All

Refractor Pamela Tait & Erlend Tait 4 May - 8 June | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All

Celebrate the Gateway to the Glens Museum’s 18th birthday by joining us for a massive museum quiz afternoon. Do you have a know it all in the family? A horrible history expert?

Come along and compete for a museum mug during this family quiz afternoon. Booking required. Team maximum of 4, at least 1 adult per team.

A glass prism separates white light into a colour spectrum revealing its inherent beauty.

With these new works we take information from our surroundings and explore the space between input and output. REFRACTOR comprises Pamela’s printmaking and drawings and Erlend’s paintings and stained glass, plus collaborative works.

Mountains of the Moon Thurs 30 May | 19:30-20:30 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £4.80 | £2.70 Conc | All Join us at the Gateway to the Glens Museum for an evening talk by Alan Rowan, mountaineer, writer and author of two books; Moonwalker: Adventures of a Midnight Mountaineer and A Mountain before Breakfast.

Alan’s project to walk a mountain on each night of a full moon has offered incredible sights and his illustrated talk will give an insight into the midnight walks.

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Angus Leisure Arts Annual Exhibition

Heading to the Wedding 15 June - 28 September | 10:00-17:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free | All

7 - 29 June | 10:00-17:00 Brechin Town House Museum Free | All

An exhibition of vintage wedding dresses and unique hats, many from the recently acquired Lady Lyell Collection, which showcases beautifully unique pieces from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

This popular annual exhibiton by a very talented group of amateur artists is another must-see.

Discovering Ancient Egypt 8 June - 7 September | 10:00-17:00 Montrose Museum Free | All Through the intriguing stories of an archaeologist, an astronomer and an artist, Discovering Ancient Egypt brings to life the contribution Scotland has made to Egyptology and our understanding of life in ancient Egypt.

Bringing together fascinating objects and hidden stories from the collections of National Museums Scotland and Montrose Museum, this exhibition uncovers how ancient Egypt captivated Scotland over 200 years ago, as it still does today. Discovering Ancient Egypt is a National Museums Scotland touring exhibition. It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Exploring Language 17 - 21 June | 10:00-16:00 Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, By Forfar Free | All 2019 is the United Nations Year of Indigenous Languages. To celebrate this, Angus Archives will be hosting a week-long drop-in and display of documents from our collections and museum objects. On display will be a range of documents in the Scots language, including items from our Violet Jacob and Robert Burns papers. Items and objects relating to Pictish stones will sit alongside them to illustrate the early symbols used by the Picts.

Refreshments will be available at the event.

A Midsummer Night’s Evening in the Archives Friday 21 June | 16:00-20:00 Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, By Forfar Free | All On Friday 21 June 2019 Angus Archives will be opening its doors for a Midsummer Night’s Evening in the Archives. This late night opening will coincide with our week-long display of documents and objects for the Year of Indigenous Languages. Visit and view our display. The Archives Team will be on hand to offer family and local history advice.

© National Museums Scotland

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Wee Red Toon Walk

Hidden Colours: Landscape Paintings of Angus Harriet Radcliffe

Fri 21 June | 19:00-20:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir £4.80 | £2.70 Conc | Families Meet at the Gateway to the Glens Museum and enjoy the longest day of the year with a guided walk around the closes and wynds of Kirriemuir.

The walk will include a brief history of the development of the town, a close up look at some of the statues and monuments and then return to the museum to enjoy refreshments. All ages are welcome, booking is required.

17 August - 28 September | 10:00-17:00 Brechin Town House Museum Free | All Harriet Radcliffe graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1993 in ceramics but soon turned to painting, concentrating mostly on still life at first, as well as portraits and animals for commission. Lately she has concentrated on painting landscape and wildlife, inspired by the beauty of the Angus Glens where she lives.

Leather, Lace and Leggings 22 June - 31 August | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All

Ancient Egypt Across Scotland Thur 22 August | 19:30-20:30 Montrose Museum £4.80 | £2.70 Conc | All Dr Dan Potter from the National Museums Scotland will speak on the Egyptian collections held in Scottish museums. Ancient Egyptian objects can be found in museums across Scotland; from the Borders to Orkney and everywhere in between. These amazing objects hold both the stories of the Egyptians who made and used them, as well as the Scottish travellers, archaeologists, scientists and artists who collected them.

Part of National Museums Scotland’s Discovering Ancient Egypt touring project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

An exhibition celebrating the iconic 1980s.

Jim Ratcliffe Day Thursday 27 June | 11:00-16:00 The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath Free | All Join the Museum and Archives Team at the Signal Tower to explore the photographs of the late Arbroath photographer, Jim Ratcliffe.

Driftwood Art Saturday 29 June | 14:00-16:00 The Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath £4.80 | £2.70 Conc | All Driftwood artist Garry Brown will deliver a Driftwood Art workshop in the museum

Marking the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of WWII

Dancehall Days

31 August - 28 September | 10:00-17:00 Gateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir Free | All

6 July - 10 August | 10:00-17:00 Brechin Town House Museum Free | All

Drop into the Gateway to the Glens Museum during September to examine artefacts from our Second World War handling collection as we mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

An exhibition looking back on the dance hall days of Brechin.

Happy Birthday Reid Hall, You’re 150!

6 July - 2 November | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All An exhibition to celebrate the Reid Hall’s 150th Birthday.

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Time Spent Amongst the Trees

Fragmented Memories Nicola Fabian

7 September - 2 November | 10:00-17:00 The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, Forfar Free | All

14 September -30 November | 10:00-17:00 Montrose Museum Free | All

An exhibition of contemporary artwork by professional members of the Society of Scottish Artists inspired by nature’s great connectors.

The Society of Scottish Artists is an artist-led organisation with over 1000 members from across Scotland and beyond. Professional Members are selected in recognition of their talent and dedication within one or more branches of the visual arts. This exhibition will explore their artistic responses to nature’s great connectors and inspirers of wonder and awe.

This exhibition is inspired by South African landscapes, flora and memories of the artist’s garden. The body of work communicates the fragility of memories and through the process of casting, imperfect and evocative memories of the original natural form are captured in metal.

Fragmented Memories, Nicola Fabian 18

Sport & Leisure

NASA - Supporting athletes in Angus to be their best and reach their potential!

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If you are in a Scottish or National squad get in touch today for more information

Last year...

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we supported 55 athletes we supported 33 sports - all recognised by sportscotland we provided complimentary access to our sports centres we provided £4168.56 of Grant Aid for competition and training 46% of our athletes were under 18 in the Year Of Young People 2018

For further information please contact Scott Nicoll, Development Officer (Community Sport Hubs) scott.nicoll@angusalive.scot | 01307 492340 | www.angusalive.scot/csporthubs

10 Week Team Training Programme, designed for Club Players and Coaches working with 9-12 year olds. Delivered by professional dedicated Creative Player Coach.

CREATIVE PLAYER

For further information please contact Ross Smith, Development Officer (Football) ross.smith@angusalive.scot | 01307 492489 | www.angusalive.scot/sport

ANGUS COMMUNITY SPORT

Check out your local Community Hub Facebook page for upcoming and exciting Community Sport Hub events near you!

For further information please contact Scott Nicoll, Development Officer (Community Sport Hubs) scott.nicoll@angusalive.scot | 01307 492340 | www.angusalive.scot/csporthubs 19

BODYCOMBAT

Step into a BODYCOMBAT workout and you’ll punch and kick your way to fitness.

This high-energy martial-arts inspired workout is totally non-contact and there are no complex moves to master! So what are the benefits of BODYCOMBAT? It works your legs, tones your arms, back and shoulders strengthens your core and gets you fit fast!

Other Les Mills programmes available include BODYATTACK®, BODYBALANCE®, BODYPUMP®, BODYSTEP®, RPM®, SPRINT® and LES MILLS TONE®.

Contact your local sports centre for further details or check our full programme online

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.

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ANGUSalive’s Disability Sport e A wide rang of activities ! are available

For further information please contact Laura Smith, Development Officer (Disabilities) Laura.ap.smith@angusalive.scot | 01307 492488 21

Countryside Timetable April - September 2019 Forfar Loch Country Park

Crombie Country Park

01307 461118 forfarloch@angusalive.scot

Conservation Volunteers 10.00am -12.00pm | 16 years + Free | Contact the park Every Tues throughout the year

Oaks Every Wed | 10:00-12:00 | 60 years + Free | Contact the park Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 April Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May Wednesday 5, 12, 19 and 26 June Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 August Wednesday 4, 11, 18 and 25 September

Nature Club at Crombie Every Sat - Fortnightly | 10.00am -12.00pm | 5-12 yrs £4.30 | Book online Saturday 6 and 20 April Saturday 4 and 18 May Saturday 1, 15 and 29 June Saturday 13 and 27 July Saturday 10 and 24 August Saturday 7 and 21 September

Acorns Every Wed | 13:30-15:00 | 18 mths - 5 yrs £3 | Contact the park Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 April Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May Wednesday 5, 12, 19 and 26 June Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 August Wednesday 4, 11, 18 and 25 September

Monikie Country Park

Open Water Swimming Every Tuesday and Friday from May to end of August 6.00-7.30pm | 16 years + £4.80 & £2.70 | Contact the park All swimmers to be checked in no later than 6.30pm Tuesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 May Friday 10, 17, 24 and 31 May Tuesday 4, 11, 18 and 25 June Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 June Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 July Friday 5, 12, 19 and 26 July Tuesday 6, 13, 20 and 27 August Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August

Junior Rangers 2 Every Fri during term time | 14:00-16:00 | 12-18 yrs Free | Contact the park Friday 5 and 26 April Friday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 June Friday 16, 23 and 30 August Friday 6, 13, 20 and 27 September

Acorns - Let’s go and explore! Nature activities for pre-school children and their guardians.

Junior Rangers 1 - Forfar Loch’s 5-12 year old volunteer group. Learn about nature and wildlife while helping the countryside rangers look after the country park.

01382 370202 monikiecountrypark@angusalive.scot

T15 Windsurfing Club 8-15 years £9.50 | Contact the park Sunday 28 April....................................13:00-15:00 Monday 6, 13, 20 and 27 May.............18:00-20:00 Monday 3, 10, 17 and 24 June.............18:00-20:00 Monday 29 July....................................18:00-20:00 Monday 5, 12, 19 and 26 August.........18:00-20:00 Sun 1 September..................................10:00-12:00 Sat 7, 14, 21 and 28 September...........10:00-12:00

Junior Rangers 1 First and Second Sat of every month | 10:30-12:30 | 5-12 yrs Free | Contact the park Saturday 6 and 13 April Saturday 4 and 11 May Saturday 1 and 8 June Saturday 6 and 13 July Saturday 3 and 10 August Saturday 7 and 14 September

Oaks - Forfar Loch’s 60+ volunteer group.

Learn about nature and wildlife while helping the countryside rangers look after the country park.

Volunteer for 45 minutes, enjoy a cuppa and a natter, then off we go on a 45 minute ranger-led nature walk.

01241 860360 crombiecountrypark@angusalive.scot

Junior Rangers 2 - Forfar Loch’s 12-18 year old volunteer group. Learn about nature and wildlife while helping the countryside rangers look after the country park.

T15 Windsurfing Club - Team 15 is a nationwide network of windsurfing clubs where young people aged 15 and under can get together every week to learn new windsurfing skills and have a laugh with their friends on the water.

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Countryside Adventure Mobile Library visit to Crombie

Book online at www.angusalive.scot/tickets For further details please see contact details on page 4 and our timetable on page opposite.

Friday 12 April | 11.00-13.00 Crombie Country Park | Free | All The Mobile Library is coming to Crombie (see page 7) - there will be stories, books, easter bunny hunts and a chance to join the library.

Easter Trail Fri 5 - Mon 22 April | 9:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park £1.00 | All Explore the woodlands and find the clues. Purchase a map at the Ranger Centre

Pee in the Park Sun 14 April | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All We’re on the trail of the park’s wildlife through their toilet habits. Come along and hunt for pee and poo and find out what was on the menu.

Easter Trail Sat 6 - Tues 23 April 10:00-16:00 Crombie Country Park | £1.00 | All Purchase map from car park attendant.

Diggin’ The Past Sat 27 - Sun 28 April | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All

Build a Bug Box Sun 7 April | 10:00-11:00 | 11:00-12:00 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 Crombie Country Park £5.90 Adult | £4.30 Conc | All

It’s 250 years since the start of the draining of Forfar Loch.

Join us for an archaeological dig along the old shoreline.

Who knows what we’ll find?

Bring the family and build a bug box to provide a place in your garden for wildlife. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Wildlife Walk Sun 28 April | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Join the Ranger on a walk to Bachnagairn to observe the flora and fauna of the glen including the chance to see Golden Eagles, Red Deer and a variety of wild flowers.

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Monikie Country Park

5 A Day For Free Spring Edition

START OF WATERSPORTS HIRE SEASON Hire and Instruction available from Saturday 4th May until the end of September

Mon 13 May | 19:00-21:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All Discover and taste the variety of edible plants that can be harvested in Spring as part of your 5 a day.

Open Water Swimming 18:00-19:30 Monikie Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | 16 years + Open Tuesdays and Fridays from May to end of August. All swimmers to be checked in no later than 18:30.

Wildlife Walk Sun 19 May | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Join the Ranger on a walk to Bachnagairn in Upper Glen Clova to observe the flora and fauna of the glen including Golden Eagles, Red Deer and a variety of wild flowers.

High Ropes Session

Schools Out Fun Morning

Sun 19 May | 14:00-16:00 Sat 22 June | 14:00-16:00 Thurs 11 July | 18:00-20:00 Sun 28 July | 14:00-16:00 Thurs 15 August | 18:00-20:00 Sun 1 September | 14:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park £29.40 Adult | £14.80 Conc | £73.60 Family | 8 years +

Mon 6 May | 10:00-12:00 Crombie Country Park | £5.50 Conc | From 5 years Meet at car park cabin. Maximum number 8.

Kayak Instruction Thurs 9 May | 18:00-19:30 Thurs 6 June | 18:00-19:30 Thurs 18 July | 18:00-19:30 Wed 14 August | 18:00-19:30 Monikie Country Park £22.50 Adult | £11.25 Conc | £54.75 Family | 8 years +

Try the 160 metre zip line, climbing walls, crate stack, low ropes and the balance beams. Places limited to 8. No experience necessary. Height, age and weight restrictions apply. This is an instructor led activity.

Receive tuition from our experienced instructors in a safe and fun environment. Participants must be 8 years old and over and be able to swim 25 metres.

Weekend Watersports Bonanza Sat 11 & Sun 12 May | 10:00-13:00 | 14:00-17:00 Monikie Country Park £10.50 Adult | £6.50 Conc | £27.50 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | 8 years + Pay for one watersport and try all five.

Windsurfing, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboards available. On land instruction available. Contact the park for bookings and information. Rescue cover at all times. Price includes hire of equipment, wetsuit, buoyancy aids, lockers and showers.

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Windsurfing Instruction

Rock Puddle Guddle

Wed 22 May | 18:00-20:00 Wed 3 July | 18:00-20:00 Wed 17 July | 18:00-20:00 Wed 31 July | 18:00-20:00 Wed 21 Aug | 18:00-20:00 Monikie Country Park £30.00 Adult | £15.00 Conc £73.00 Family | 8 years +

Sun 9 June | 12:30-14:30 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All Join the Ranger and hunt out what is living in the rock pools at low tide, find out who else calls the beach home. Meet at Easthaven Car Park.

Receive tuition from our experienced instructors and learn how to start windsurfing in a safe and fun environment.

Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres.

Canadian Canoe Instruction Thurs 13 June | 18:00-19:30 Monikie Country Park £22.50 Adult | £11.25 Conc | £54.75 Family | 8 years + Receive tuition from our experienced instructors and learn the basics in a safe and fun environment. Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres.

Huntigowk!

Sun 26 May | 10:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £14.40 Adults | £8.10 Conc | All

Scottish Amateur Swimming Association Midland District Open Water Championships

A minibus trip into the Angus Glens on the trail of the infamous bird as it sings its distinctive song. Who knows what else we’ll find on the way? (under 16’s accompanied by an adult).

Sat 15 June | 10:00 Monikie Country Park For more information, entry forms and fees, visit: www.scottishswimming.com

Paddleboard Instruction Wed 5 June | 18:00-19:30 Wed 19 June | 18:00-19:30 Thurs 22 August | 18:00-19:30 Monikie Country Park £22.50 Adult | £11.25 Conc | £54.75 Family | 8 years +

Treasure Island Rafting Sun 16 June | 10:00-12:00 Sun 14 July | 10:00-12:00 Thurs 25 July | 18:00-20:00 Thurs 1 August | 18:00-20:00 Monikie Country Park £18.00 Adult £9.00 Conc Ages 8 years +

Receive tuition from our experienced instructors and get to grips with the basics in a safe and fun environment. Participants must be 8 years old and over and be able to swim 25 metres.

Join us if you think you’re hearty enough! Build a raft; find what’s missing using your pirate map then race for the flag. Make sure you don’t come last or you may have to walk the plank above the shark infested waters.

Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres. Please bring swimwear, shoes for in the water and a towel.

Places limited to 12.

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Watersports Bonanza Day

Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova

Sun 30 June | 10.00-13.00 | 14.00-17.00 Monikie Country Park £10.50 Adult | £6.50 Conc | £27.50 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | 8 years +

Sun 16 June | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All This walk may provide an opportunity to get excellent views of breeding Golden Eagles (no guarantee you will see them) as they bring in prey for their young.

To celebrate the beginning of the summer holidays, pay for one watersport and try all five.

On land instruction available. Contact the park for bookings and information. Rescue cover at all times. Price includes hire of equipment, wetsuit, buoyancy aids, lockers and showers.

Drookit Forfar

Doggieteering Trail

Sun 16 June | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All

Mon 1 July - Wed 31 July | 10:00-16:00 Crombie Country Park | £1.00 | All Purchase map from car park attendant.

It’s 250 years since the start of the draining of Forfar Loch. Did your house have a beach view?

Join the Ranger for a wander round the streets of Forfar tracking out the old shoreline of the loch and find out.

Dinghy Sailing Instruction Thurs 20 June | 18:00-20:00 Monikie Country Park £30.00 Adult | £15.00 Conc | £73.00 Family | 8 years + Learn to sail a small sailing boat in a safe and fun environment. Receive tuition from our experienced instructors. Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres.

Junior Watersports Fun Night Mon 1 July | 18:00-20:00 Mon 8 July | 18:00-20:00 Mon 15 July | 18:00-20:00 Mon 22 July | 18:00-20:00 Monikie Country Park £13.00 Conc | 8-16 years

160mtr Zip Line Sun 23 June | 10:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park | £6.00 per 2 runs | 8 years + Climb a vertical wall then scream down a 160mtr Zip line. All ages from 8+. Height and weight restrictions apply.

Try sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and paddleboarding. 8-16 years old. Booking essential.

RYA 1 Day Junior Sailing Course Sat 29 June | 10:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park | £28.00 | 8-16 years Certified course for children 8-16 years old.

All the skills you need to sail competently at Monikie. No experience needed, qualified instructors. Participants must be able to swim 25 metres.

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Junior Dinghy Sailing Instruction

Moth Trapping

Tues 23 July | 14:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park £15.00 Conc | 8-16 years

Sun 7 July | 11:00-14:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Join the Ranger and see the variety of moths to be found in the glen during summer.

Learn to sail a small sailing boat in a safe and fun environment. Receive tuition from our experienced instructors. Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres.

Dinghy Sailing Instruction Wed 24 July | 18:00-20:00 Monikie Country Park £30.00 Adult | £15.00 Conc | £73.00 Family | 8 years + Learn to sail a small sailing boat in a safe and fun environment. Receive tuition from our experienced instructors. Participants must be over 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres.

1 Day Paddle Sport Course

Small Game Safari

Sat 27 July | 10:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park £28.00 Conc | 8-16 years

Sun 7 July | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All

SUP stand up paddleboards, Canadian canoeing and kayaking. Strictly 8-16 year olds.

Discover the bugs and beasties that live in the park’s meadows. Nets and magnifiers supplied.

M3 Monikie Triathlon Festival Kids Triathlon Activities Sat 13 July | All day Monikie M3 Open Water Scottish Sprint Triathlon Championships Sun 14 July | All day Monikie Country Park For further information go to http://www.m3tri.com Booking via www.entrycentral.com

RYA Dinghy 2 Day Course Sat 20 & Sun 21 July | 10:00-16:00 Monikie Country Park £94.00 Adult | £47.00 Conc | 16 years + For over 16 years old. Level 1 or 2 Certificate.

All the skills you need to sail competently covered on this course. Fully qualified instructors within a safe and fun environment.

No experience needed. Participants must be able to swim 25 metres.

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Park Yer Bum

Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova Sun 28 July | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All

Mon 5 & Tues 6 August | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All

Another opportunity to view the breeding Golden Eagles before the young fledge.

If you go down in the woods today you never know what you’ll see or hear. Join the Ranger for a sit out beneath the trees.

Dragonflies, Damselflies and Flowers

Don’t Tell Them Your Name Pike!

Sun 28 July | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All

Sun 11 August | 11:00-14:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Join the Ranger for a stroll along the trails of the forest to identify a variety of flying insects and wild flowers.

They won’t tell us what they’re called so we’ll have to catch them and find out! Combined pond and loch dip, we might even catch some young pike!

Red Squirrel Trail Thurs 1 - Sat 31 August | 10:00-16:00 Crombie Country Park | £1.00 | All Purchase map from car park attendant.

Eagle Watch Upper Glen Clova Sun 18 August | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Another opportunity to view the Golden Eagles and their offspring with the Ranger.

Watersports Bonanza Day Sat 3 August | 10:00-13:00 | 14:00-17:00 Monikie Country Park £10.50 Adult | £6.50 Conc | £27.50 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | 8 years + Pay for one watersport and try all five!

On land instruction available. Contact the park for bookings and information. Rescue cover at all times. Price includes hire of equipment, wetsuit, buoyancy aids, lockers and showers.

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ANGUSdead

Bats Before Bedtime

Sat 31 August | 10:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £14.40 Adults | £8.10 Conc | All A minibus tour around Angus graveyards to investigate the 18th Century trade stones and their meanings; and discover the wildlife that lives among the dead (under 16’s accompanied by an adult).

Sat 24 August | 19:30-21:30 Monikie Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All As part of European bat weekend, take a closer look at these secretive misunderstood creatures before they fly off into the night. Slide talk and walk, learn how to use a bat detector. Bring a torch. Bat boxes made from sustainable pine will be available for purchase.

Forage for Food - Walk & Talk Sun 8 September | 10:00-12:00 Monikie Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All A chance to join the Ranger to learn about Nature’s abundant larder.

5 A Day for Free - Autumn Edition Sun 8 September | 14:00-16:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All Discover and taste the variety of edible plants that can be harvested in Autumn as part of your 5 a day.

Forest Skills Sun 25 August | 10:00-14:30 Sun 8 September | 10:00-14:30 Sun 22 September | 10:00-14:30 Crombie Country Park £17.20 | 10-16 years Join the Ranger in shelter building,firelighting, outdoor cooking, scrub clearance, making habitat piles and orienteering. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at car park cabin. Small groups of up to 6 participants.

Hedgehog Workshop Sun 25 August | 10:00-12:00 Monikie Country Park £11.80 Adult | £8.60 Conc | All

Flein’ Fur

Hedgehogs have declined by 50% in the past 10 years. When did you last see one? We will help you help them by building them a home suitable for your school or garden.

All Hedgehog boxes are made from sustainable pine and will be available for purchase.

Call to book.

Wildlife Walk

Fri 27 September | 19:00-21:00 Forfar Loch Country Park £4.80 Adult | £2.70 Conc | All How many different bats live around Forfar Loch? Let’s tune into their ultrasound and find out. (Bring a torch).

Sun 29 September | 11:00-15:00 Glen Doll Ranger Base | £9.60 Adult | £5.40 Conc | All Join the Ranger on a walk up to Bachnagairn in Upper Glen Clova to observe the flora and fauna of the glen including Golden Eagles, Red Deer and a variety of wild flowers.

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The Angus Glens

Walking Festival Thursday 30 May - Sunday 2 June 2019

The beautiful Angus Glens and surrounding countryside host the 17th year of the Angus Glens Walking Festival.

20 spectacular walks over four days - through breathtaking scenery - open moorland, heatherclad hills, mountains, rivers, corries and crags all guided by local Mountain Leaders and our Countryside Adventure Rangers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Angus Glens!

Sign u online p fo future r updat es

Come and explore the Angus Glens! www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com #WalkingFest2019 #AngusGlens

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Monikie Watersports Hire Times 2019

Main Hours of Watersports Operation.

Limited hire available out with these times.

Contact park for details.

First Hire Last Hire Craft Off Water May 4-June 29 1pm 4pm 5pm

(weekends)

5pm 7pm 8pm

(weekdays - Mon, Wed and Thurs)

June 30-Aug 30 10am 4pm 5pm

(weekends)

1pm 7pm 8pm

(weekdays)

Aug 31-Sept 29 1pm 3pm 4pm

(weekends only)

Private craft permits available !

Private craft can launch all year round - weather permitting.

Day and seasonal permits available from Reception.

YOU MUST BE CONFIDENT IN OPEN WATER

For more information or to book call 01382 370202 NB: Groups wishing to book outwith these periods MUST contact the Park for details.

All details are correct at the time of going to press, but be sure to check with the Park before planning a visit.

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ANGUS

T

he secondary school week in Angus is now spread over four longer days from Monday-Thursday and a shorter day on Friday.

ANGUSalive offers a range of extra-curricular activities for young people on Friday afternoon, in conjunction with Angus Council’s Active Schools Angus team.

This includes activities in our libraries and museums including design and print in 3D and loads more! You can also volunteer in our libraries or museums or with ANGUSalive’s countryside adventure rangers at Monikie, Crombie or Forfar Loch country parks - remember you can use your time with us as part of your Saltire Award or Duke of Edinburgh Award for volunteering.

In addition, ANGUSa centres have live sports lo sporting activ ts of fantastic for young pe ities on offer op afternoons. Yo le on Friday u can either pay as yo advantage ofu go, or take the great offe rs available as our bActive part of scheme.

For more information, visit www.angus.gov.uk/angusextra

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) scott.nicoll@angusalive.scot | 01307 492340 | www.angusalive.scot/csporthubs 33

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