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Friday, May 13th, 2011
Arran in the Square is a celebration of the people, the produce and the place itself brought to the centre of Glasgow. The festival will embody the spirit of the island and with the involvement of as many island based communities and groups as possible, the atmosphere will be highly interactive and will create a huge variety of experiences to allow the audience to taste, touch, smell, see and hear and truly understand what the region offers, enhancing the reputation of Scotland as a land of Food & Drink. The event will include elements such as the Arran Larder Restaurant, Farmers marketing & produce showcase, cook school, celebrity chef cookery demonstrations, Arran arts & crafts events, live entertainment & music.
www.taste-of-arran.co.uk
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Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products
Friday, May 13th, 2011
The Institut français d’Ecosse invites a group of 10 chefs-to-be cook students from the Lycée hôtelier of Dinard (the Chefs School) to Scotland with three of their teachers and a Brittany-based Chef from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 May to explore Scotland soils, meet Scottish producers and chefs and discover Scottish products.
This programme is part of the year of artistic exchanges between Brittany and Scotland instigated by the Institut francais d’Ecosse for 2011.
The week will be divided in 2 parts:
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The education part from Monday 9th to Thursday 12th May The students will travel around Scotland to meet producers (cattle-breeders, wholesale fishmongers) and around Edinburgh to meet Scottish Chefs (Frederic Berkmiller, chef-boss of the two Escargot restaurants (recommended by the Michelin guide) and Tom Kitchin in his two one-Michelin-star restaurants: The Kitchin and Castle Terrace).
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The public part on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May. The students will render what they learnt and discovered during their week through the theme ‘Breton chefs meet Scottish products’. It will take the shape of a special Breton menu proposed by the chef of two French restaurants in Edinburgh (L’escargot blanc and L’escargot bleu) and the Breton students on Friday and Saturday (both for lunch and diner), and workshops/tastings events at the Institute on Saturday afternoon where the public will have the opportunity to meet the students and the French chef, discover Breton specialties and leave with the recipes!
L’escargot Blanc, 17 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh Event Date Tickets
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Fri 13 May 12pm–3pm 0131 226 1890
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Fri 13 May 5:30pm–10:30pm 0131 226 1890
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Sat 14 May 12pm–3pm 0131 226 1890
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Sat 14 May 5:30pm–10:30pm 0131 226 1890
L’escargot Bleu, 56 Broughton Street, Edinburgh Event Date Tickets
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Fri 13 May 12pm–3pm 0131 557 1600
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Fri 13 May 5:30pm–10:30pm 0131 557 1600
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Sat 14 May 12pm–3pm 0131 557 1600
Breton Chefs Meet Scottish Products Sat 14 May 5:30pm–10:30pm 0131 557 1600
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Led Astray
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Led Astray formed in 2006 with the goal of bringing audiences the spirit and presence of a live Led Zeppelin experience. Inspired by the live recordings of “How The West Was Won”, “The Song Remains The Same” and “The BBC Sessions” as well as the full repertoire of studio recordings.
Led Astray concerts in West Lothian over the last 4 years have all been sell out shows.
Venue: Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Date: 02 Jul 11
Time: 8pm
Tel: 01506 777666
Website: http://www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk
Admission fee: £13 or £11 concession, Full-time students £6
Booking: Book this event here
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Marie Curie Zipslide and Treetop Challenge – Go Ape, Beecraigs
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
If you haven’t had a chance to visit the new Go Ape centre in Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, now is the time to experience an amazing outdoor adventure while raising money for a great cause.
Scale 30 foot heights, zip slide through the forest and tackle high wire rope bridges on the 29th of May and raise money to help Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with cancer and other terminal illnesses.
It costs the charity £20 to provide 1 hour of nursing care, support and relief to patients and their families – £180 pays for a whole night’s care. All money raised stays locally so by paying a £10 registration fee and committing to raise a minimum of £100 you will be supporting the Nurses visiting West Lothian.
To register or for more information, contact the Events Team on 0870 034 0040 or e-mail: events@mariecurie.org.uk
With only morning sessions now available, sign up and secure your slot!
Participants must be over 4.7 inches (1.4m) tall and under 20.5 (130kg). Children aged 14 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For harness size restrictions, visit the GoApe website.
Venue: Go Ape, Beecraigs Country Park, by Linlithgow.
Date: 29 May 11
Time: 9.00am
Contact: Marie Curie Cancer Care – 0870 034 0040
Email: events@mariecurie.org.uk
Admission fee: £10.00 registration, with a minimum raise of £100.00
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Livingston Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
A range of produce for sale including; organic beef, lamb, seasonal Scottish vegetables, venison, pork, chicken, eggs, cheeses, crafts, handmade soaps, smoked produce, fish and seafood.
Venue: Civic Square at the Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.
Date: 08 May 11, 12 Jun 11, 10 Jul 11 and 14 Aug 11
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Contact: For more information, please phone 07977 179 861
Email: forumevents@yahoo.co.uk
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Linlithgow Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
A range of produce for sale including organic beef, seasonal Scottish vegetables, venison, pork, chicken, eggs, cheeses, crafts, handmade soaps, smoked produce, fish and seafood.
Venue: The Vennel, Linlithgow
Date: 28 May 11, 25 Jun 11, 23 Jul 11 and 27 Aug 11
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Contact: For more information please phone – 07977 179 861
Email: forumevents@yahoo.co.uk
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Merchant City Festival
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Merchant City Festival 2011 21 – 24 July
The event boasts a diverse line-up, with four days packed full of theatre, music food, outdoor performance, visual arts, dance and fashion.
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University of Glasgow Science Festival
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
The Science Festival celebrates its 5th year with a huge range of activities at key venues throughout the city. Join in the fun, be inspired and get ready to be amazed. Runs 1st – 18th June 2011.
Phone 0141 330 5370
or
Visit – http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/
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West End Festival
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
The West End Festival is an independent event that takes place in the west end of Glasgow. During the festival a wide range of activities and events take place. Prominent is a programme of live music, outdoor theatre, comedy, drama, guided walks, talks, film, children’s events, various local street celebrations and markets, and a well-known Carnival Parade and Street Party on the opening Sunday.
More Information can be found here – http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2011
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
The Festival will begin on Friday 22 and run until Sunday 31 July.
For More details go to – http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/
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