What's On Today

ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE
What's On Today (29/7/2010)

Free Mental Health Training Workshops for Carers

Free Mental Health Training Workshops for Carers
From 01 Feb 2010 To 29 Jul 2010
“Anyone of any age who helps a relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage without support has taken on an unpaid caring role in addition to their existing role”. Is this you?
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(Theme: Workshops & Courses,)

Lunchtime Talk: Burgess of Guild Today

Lunchtime Talk: Burgess of Guild Today
On 29 Jul 2010
Fred Dalgarno, Dean of Guild. The current Dean of Guild explores the role of the Guildry in the 21st century.
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(Theme: Heritage,Talks, Lectures & Conferences,)

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime
On 29 Jul 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children of all ages.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Storytelling,)

Space Hop

Space Hop
On 29 Jul 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children age 5 - 12.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,)

Alien Antics

Alien Antics
On 29 Jul 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children age 5 - 12.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,)

Story Time

Story Time
On 29 Jul 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children age 4 - 10.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Storytelling,)

Space Mission

Space Mission
On 29 Jul 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children age 7 and over.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)

Aberdeen's Blitz 21 April 1943

Aberdeen's Blitz 21 April 1943
From 01 Jun 2010 To 31 Jul 2010
An exhibition of images from Grampian Police Force Museum.
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(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Heritage,)

Burgesses of Aberdeen

Burgesses of Aberdeen
From 02 Jul 2010 To 01 Aug 2010
An exploration of the sometimes controversial people who have became burgesses of the City of Aberdeen.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Chinese State Circus

Chinese State Circus
From 13 Jul 2010 To 03 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
A breathtaking fusion of precision acrobatics, Shaolin martial arts, dazzling circus skills, colourful characters from Peking Opera, physical theatre and drama choreographed to an original music score.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,)

Space Storytime & Space activities

Space Storytime & Space activities
From 15 Jul 2010 To 05 Aug 2010 (Thursday Only)
For children age 7 - 12
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

Aberdeen International Youth Festival
From 28 Jul 2010 To 07 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
A multi arts festival in Aberdeen and across the North East of Scotland welcoming around 1000 young people from both the UK and around the world
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)

Bookbug Session ( Formerly Bookstart Rhymetime)

Bookbug Session ( Formerly Bookstart Rhymetime)
From 08 Jul 2010 To 12 Aug 2010 (Thursday Only)
For babies and toddlers.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Storytelling,)

Free English classes (ESOL) at the University of Aberdeen

Free English classes (ESOL) at the University of Aberdeen
From 20 Jul 2010 To 12 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
The Language Centre at the University of Aberdeen is offering free English classes to speakers of other languages. Four levels are available: elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate and Advanced.
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(Theme: Education,)

Citymoves Dancespace Summer Holiday Dance Programme 2010

Citymoves Dancespace Summer Holiday Dance Programme 2010
From 06 Jul 2010 To 13 Aug 2010 (Weekdays Only)
Our summer holiday programme is packed with fun dance activities for all ages.
>> Find Out More About Citymoves Dancespace Summer Holiday Dance Programme 2010
(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Education,Performing Arts,Senior Citizens/50+,Workshops & Courses,Young People,)

Aberdeen Snowsports Centre Summer Activity Camps

Aberdeen Snowsports Centre Summer Activity Camps
From 05 Jul 2010 To 13 Aug 2010 (Weekdays Only)
Fun filled activities to keep your kids happy and healthy all summer long.
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(Theme: Sport & Games,Young People,)

Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron: Early British Photographs from The Royal Collection

Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron: Early British Photographs from The Royal Collection
From 12 Jun 2010 To 21 Aug 2010
The Royal Photography collection contains some 400,000 images from the birth of photography to modern times.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Bookbug Session ( Formerly Bookstart Rhymetime)

Bookbug Session ( Formerly Bookstart Rhymetime)
From 01 Jul 2010 To 26 Aug 2010 (Thursday Only)
Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)

Summer in the City 2010

Summer in the City 2010
From 01 Jul 2010 To 26 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
Summer is here again and it's time for you to relax and enjoy your holidays. A guide to events in Aberdeen for Children and Young people. This guide is full of great activities for you and your friends to enjoy!
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)

Bee Inspired: The Influence of Bill Gibb

Bee Inspired: The Influence of Bill Gibb
From 26 Jun 2010 To 28 Aug 2010
Using the Bill Gibb archive as a source for inspiration, Fashion and Textile Design students from Gray’s School of Art have created fabric and garments for this exhibition. Their designs will be showcased alongside Gibb’s own creations.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Back to basics sewing

Back to basics sewing
From 29 Jul 2010 To 02 Sep 2010 (Thursday Only)
Sewing for beginners or learners
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(Theme: Crafts,Workshops & Courses,)

North Sea Passenger Lines: An Exhibition from the Association of North Sea Cities

North Sea Passenger Lines: An Exhibition from the Association of North Sea Cities
From 03 Jul 2010 To 26 Sep 2010
For centuries ships have connected the countries and people around the North Sea bringing cargo and passengers from one place to the other.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Marine Stamps

Marine Stamps
From 17 Jul 2010 To 14 Nov 2010
Postage stamps commemorate a vast array of maritime subjects from clippers ships to oil rigs. This display from members of the Aberdeen Philatelic Society marks the centenary of the Society.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Practical gardening for food

Practical gardening for food
From 12 Jul 2010 To 23 Nov 2010 (Tuesday and Thursday)
Come and find out how to grow fruit and veg
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(Theme: Environment,Workshops & Courses,)

Ethical gardening

Ethical gardening
From 12 Jul 2010 To 30 Nov 2010 (Tuesday and Thursday)
A new addition to our classes. Come and find out how to grow fruit and veg on permaculture principles
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(Theme: Environment,Workshops & Courses,)

Collected: Past Present Future

Collected: Past Present Future
From 20 Mar 2010 To 06 Jun 2011
A celebration of the Applied Art collection and the people who made it possible through kind gifts, bequests and financial support.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)