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February 2011
7 - 28 The Rocks, NSW - Ceilidh Dancing Course
Going to a Scottish wedding? Want to learn the dances from our Ceilidhs? Come along to our ceilidh class to learn a selection of lively and popular dances commonly danced at Scottish weddings and ceilidhs including Strip the Willow, Gay Gordons and Dashing White Sergeant.Info: www.sotr.org.au.
12 Berwick, VIC - 25th Berwick Highland Gathering
At Akoonah Park. Full day of Scottish family fun. Info: Simon kassieman2003@yahoo.com.au
12 Canberra, ACT - National Multicultural Festival
Every year there are pipe bands - and this year the Scottish-Australian Heritage Council will be attending. Info: www.multiculturalfestival.com.au.
13 Queanbeyan,NSW - Queanbeyan Ceilidh
The Queanbeyan Pipes and Drums will be presenting the inaugural community celebration through music, dance and song, at Queanbeyan Park. Info: harrisfam@iimetro.com.au.
19 East Brunswick, VIC - Brunswick Scottish Society's Annual Burns Supper
Includes The Immortal Memory a Toast to the Lassies and At Victoria Street Hall includes response plus highland dancing display, Scottish piper also Scottish country dancing and old time dancing.Info:Ina Graham 03 8361 0308 or inabill@clearmail.com.au.
19 Wattle Park, VIC - Melbourne and District Branch RSCDS Social
Scottish Country Dancing at St James Uniting Church Hall, Lyndoch St. Info: 03 9726 7431 or www.rscdsmelbourne.org.au.
19 Mt Barker, SA - Celts on the Green Concert
As part of the 50th Mt Barker Highland Gathering celebrations, get ready for an amazing open air evening concert at the Mount Barker Recreation Centre Oval Alexandrina Rd.Tickets Fringetix http://tix.adelaidefringe.com.au/ticketing/home.aspx
or Venutix www.venuetix.com.au. Info:0418157551.
20 Toowong, QLD - Australian Scottish Community Sausage Sizzle
At Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St.Info: 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
20 Mt Barker, SA - 50th Mt Barker Highland Gathering
Presented by Mount Barker Caledonian Society at the Mount Barker Showground.Info: www.mtbarkerscots.org
27 Moss Vale, NSW - The Highlands Pipes & Drums Annual Band Competition
Pipe band competitions and stalls at Tudor House - 6480 Illawarra Highway.Info: Melissa Park
Ph: 0412 880 125, E: melissa@melissaparkevents.com.au
28 Morningside, QLD - Pipers Night
presented by Queensland Highlanders Pipers Society at Balmoral Bowls Club, Jean Howie Dr. Info: 07 3397 4512.
March 2011
4 - 6 Katoomba, NSW - Scottish Country Dancing Katoomba Weekend
Enjoy a Scottish Country Dance weekend in the Blue Mountains, non-dancers most welcome. Info:RSCDS Sydney Branch Pat Charlton P: 02 9520 9075 or charlton.pat@gmail.com.
5 Mandurah, WA - An Englishman, An Irishman and A Scotsman
Comedy lovers and ex-pats rejoice as the UK and Ireland's finest comedic talent heads down under. Includes:Simon Evans (ENG), Paddy Courtney (IRE), and Brian Higgins (SCOT) promises a unique and unforgettable night of world-class laughs.Tickets from www.manpac.com.au or 08 9550 3900.
12 Cleveland, QLD - St Patricks Day Celebration
Presented by Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band at Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield St.Info: 07 3822 8253.
14 The Rocks, NSW - Scottish Country Dancing - Beginner Course
This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly dances during course in March & April.Info:www.sotr.org.au.
19 The Rocks, NSW - Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidh
Featuring music by Aria Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Includes supper (BYO alcohol).Info: www.sotr.org.au.
19 Springwood,NSW - Blue Mountains Scots Celtic Night
Celebrate the Celtic Countries with song and dance to the music of George Gaynor of George and The Unicorns at Springwood Civic Centre, Macquarie Rd. Cost: $14 per person and includes supper.Info & tickets:Helen on 02 4567 7122.
20 Geelong, VIC - Geelong Highland Gathering
The Geelong Highland Gathering is one of the most popular, and comprehensive displays of Scottish culture, livestock, merchandise and musical folklore at Geelong Showgrounds. Info:robertson53@optusnet.com.au or www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au.
20 Toowong, QLD - Australian Scottish Community Sausage Sizzle
At Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St. Info: 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au.
27 Bathurst, NSW - Highland Gathering County Fair and Sports Day
At the Scots School Bathurst where bands and dancers congregate in Scottish tradition, includes and evening Ceilidh. Info:Belinda 0409 158 085.
27 Keysborough, VIC - Victorian Pipe Band Championships
10.00 am onwards.Full Bands, all grades and including Celtic attractions at Haileybury 855 Springvale Rd.Free entry. Info 03 9870 0980.
April 2011
2 Bundanoon, NSW - 34th Annual Bundanoon is Brigadoon Highland Gathering
Australia's largest Scottish event set in the beautiful Southern Highlands. A great family day out with pipe bands, Clan village, Scottish dancing, street parade, music, stalls and much more.Info: www.highlandsnsw.com.au/brigadoon or 1300 657 559.
10 Ringwood, VIC - Ringwood Highland Games
At Jubilee Park,Greenwood Ave. Full day of Scottish bands, stalls and dancing: Info: Sue Macleod 02-9876-4140 or sue.m.macleod@hotmail.com
16 - 17 Melbourne, VIC - The Third Australasian Scottish Genealogy Conference
A weekend family history conference with 8 lectures each day plus entertainment of live music and dance.
For a full programme, download an information and application form at www.gsv.org.au/activities/groups/sag or The Genealogical Society of Victoria, 03 9662 4455.
23 Maclean, NSW - Maclean Highland Gathering
At Maclean Showgrounds-solo and band piping copmpetition and more. Info: 02 6645 2887 or www.niabco.net/host/lcsa/index.html
23 Huskisson, NSW - The White Sands Easter Carnival
Featuring an impressive Street Parade through picturesque Huskisson followed by a days entertainment within the Sports Oval. Massed Pipe Bands, Celtic Dancers, Celtic Entertainers, Vintage Vehicles, Kids Entertainment plus Market Stalls. All guaranteed to give everyone a great Celtic day out.
Info:Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413027227.
24 Ulladulla, NSW - Blessing of the Fleet
Features an impressive Street Parade of Pipe Bands and Princesses with their many colourful Floats.
Followed by Massed Pipe Bands Display and Celtic Dancers along with the other various entertainment to once again give everyone a great day out in beautiful Ulladulla.
Info:Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413027227.
28 - 1 Glen Innes, NSW - Australian Celtic Festival
A Celtic weekend with live music, dancing,food,stalls & entertainment. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com
May 2011
15 Ormiston, QLD - Highland Celtic Celebration
At historic Ormiston House, Wellington St. Info: 07 3286 1425.
21 Blaxland,NSW - Blue Mountains Scots Clan Night
All Clans and friends of the Blue Mountains Scots are invited to our Clan Night.There will be Scottish entertainment, admission $14 per person and includes supper at Blaxland Community Centre, 33 Hope St.Info:Helen on 02 4567 7122.
28 Berry, NSW - The Berry Celtic Festival
A project of the Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong-Inc.at Berry Showground (Hazelberry Park) with pipe bands, stalls, entertainment and more.Info: www.berrycelticfestival.org.au
June 2011
2 - 5 Wingham, NSW - 7th Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
Presented by the Manning Valley Historical Society, includes whisky night, grand Scottish ball, cocktail party and highland games and fair.Info: Eric Richardson 02 6553 5412 or www.manninghistorical.org
11 - 14 Portarlington, VIC - The National Celtic Festival
Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music and culture is held on the Bellarine Peninsula.Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com
18 Springwood, NSW - Blue Mountains Scots Annual Tartan Ball
At Springwood Civic Centre, Macquarie Rd.Admission by ticket only,dress: semi formal or Highland.Pre-dinner hors' d'ouves and drinks will be served at 6:30.Dancing commences at 7:30 through to midnight. A two course dinner will be served.Info & tickets Helen 02 4567 7122.
July 2011
1 Nationwide - Tartan Day
Celebrate our unique Scottish culture by wearing some tartan today!
2 Aberdeen, NSW - Aberdeen Highland Games
The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain's Address at Jefferson Park. Info: (02) 6543 8457 or www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com.
3 Brisbane, QLD - International Tartan Day
Presented by Australian Scottish Community at Southbank.Great free day of Scottish fun. Info 07 3359 8195 or www.aussie-scots.org.au.
August 2011
21 Beechworth, VIC - 3rd Annual Highland Games at Amulet Vineyard
10.30am-5pm an influx of kilts to the Amulet Vineyard, (Wangaratta Rd) with some of Australia’s best strong men vying for the title of “The Southern Highlander”.Pipe bands and highland dancing. A rain, hail or shine event come and join the spirit of the games. Info:P 03 5727 0420 or W www.amuletwines.com.au
September 2011
17 Blaxland,NSW - Blue Mountains Scots Ceilidh
Celebrate with us in song and dance; the Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow, stamping feet, kilt a-flying with poems by Robbie Burns, with whisky and haggis and shortbread, sassy ditties, the pipes and songs linked with the homeland. Admission $12 per person and includes supper at Blaxland Community Centre, 33 Hope St. Info: Helen 02 4567 7122.
17 Nelson Bay, NSW - Clans On The Coast Port Stephens Celtic Festival
Pipe Bands, Dancers, Stalls, Kids Events, Tug-Of-War, Battle Re-enactments and much more. Info: 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com.
October 2011
8 Kambah, ACT - Canberra Highland Gathering
New event which includes at ACT Pipe Band Championships and Scottish Fair with highland dancing and Celtic stalls, entertainment and more at oval opposite the Canberra Burns Club, Kent St. Info: Max Calder 02 6292 6920 or maxcalder@grapevine.com.au
November 2011
19 Blaxland,NSW - Blue Mountains Scots St. Andrews Supper Dance
Celebrate with us St. Andrews Day with dancing to the music of Col Walton and Peter Moore at Blaxland Community Centre, 33 Hope St. Dancing commences at 7:30pm, $12 per person and includes supper.Info:Helen 02 4567 7122.