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U3A Greetings Card Exhibition
Tea Dance at the Portrait Gallery
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24 October / 2 - 4pm An exhibition of handmade greetings cards by the Edinburgh U3A Craft Group, following a workshop with residents of the Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association. Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association, 17 Lauriston Park, EH3 9JA www.edinburghu3a.org.uk
Tales of a Grandson
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25 - 26 October Part 1: The Dig - 2.30pm Part 2: The Feast - 3.45pm Part 3: The Hooly - 5.30pm This is one man's re-telling of Scotland's history, but this is no straight and dusty history lesson: Andy Cannon (previously of Wee Stories) takes us on a time-travelling adventure with his grandparents for all the family to enjoy, piecing together the myriad of Kings, Queens, friends and foes that make up our nation's story. Told in three parts, you can stay all day for The Dig, The Feast and The Hooly, and help Andy in his quest to tell Scotland's epic tale. The Studio at the Festival Theatre, 22 Potterow, EH8 9BL • Early bird (before 21 September) £10, then £15/£10 • 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/grandson
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27 October / 2 - 4pm Join us in the beautiful Great Hall for a spirited tea dance with a wartime theme, inspired by the exhibition Remembering the Great War. Sing and dance along with your hosts Flyright Dance Company and enjoy live music provided by That Swing Sensation! Suitable for community groups including care homes and those with dementia. Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, EH2 1JD Booking essential • 0131 624 6560 www.nationalgalleries.org
Luminate Week at Dance Base
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27, 29 & 31 October / 3 - 4.30pm Open classes, exclusive to Luminate, taught by Morag Deyes, Dance Base’s Artistic Director. The whole session lasts 90 minutes with a good warm up and a cool down. The moves are open and relaxed, based on contemporary dance but will have a few surprises from other dance styles thrown in too! Wear loose comfy clothing and footwear that's flexible, non-slip socks or bare feet. Dance Base, 14 – 16 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU • Booking advised 0131 225 5525 • www.dancebase.co.uk
Funded by Creative Scotland Traditional Arts Commissioning
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