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Mr Boom
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA show for all the family! The one-man band will arrive from the moon – having heard several wee Earthlings say to several big Earthlings “Just sit me doon wie Mr Boom”. This Aberdour Festival legend will be back to capture the imagination of a new generation of wee Earthlings with his charming Scottish songs and space inspired performance.
Mr Boom has been entertaining children for many moons (by his own admission) including through his much loved children’s BBC tv show - Over the Moon
"Mr Boom's experience shines through" . . . The Adelaide Advertiser
A show not to be missed!
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Try bowls – Adults
Aberdour Bowling Club Scotland, United KingdomEver wondered what it takes to master the game of bowls? Now is your chance. Aberdour Bowling Club invites adults to join a fun, hands-on introduction to this sociable sport. Learn how to deliver the perfect bowl and pick up tips and tricks form seasoned players. All equipment is provided – just bring flat-soled shoes and come ready to play!
Tickets: FREE – just turn up
Places: 12 (first come first served)
Duration: two hours
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Will Pickvance: Piano Diaries
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKWill Pickvance, the virtuoso performer and natural storyteller returns to Aberdour to premiere his entirely new Edinburgh Fringe show, weaving together comic misadventures, fleeting encounters and moments of unexpected beauty, blurring the line between concert and theatre. Music and narrative collide and unravel in real time, in a performance shaped by the room and the audience.
Fragments of life, memory and absurdity played out at the piano.
A show about connection, creativity, and the strange business of being human, told one story, one note at a time.
“Combines epic musical improvisation, hilarity and intimate storytelling” - Three Weeks Editors' Award
“This is what a pianist in the 21st century looks like” - The List
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Fancy Dress Tennis Bash!
Tennis Club Scotland, United KingdomTickets: £2 (pay on arrival)
7pm- 10pm (each mini tournament starts and ends within an hour)
All invited to Aberdour Tennis Club for an evening of fun in fancy dress. Members and non-members welcome to play or watch doubles tournaments with tiers for all abilities and a one point singles slam!
Equipment can be borrowed if needed and there will be nibbles and baking, but bring your own tipple!
Ages: 14+
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Sing me a song Mr Piano Man … a night of sing-along favourites round the piano
FeaturedFestival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA giant, joyfully unrestrained singalong for Aberdour, with a big screen and songbooks to guide a Marquee full of voices, led from the piano by Will Pickvance. Expect requests, surprises and communal favourites in an evening of music, memory and noise. The evening will include stories from legendary sing songs at Skibo Castle, including Robbie William’s birthday party, in this shared celebration of singing together. No performance required, just participation and laughter as the whole of Aberdour becomes the choir. All ages encouraged. Bring your voice and enjoy.
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Soccer School
Aberdour Primary School Scotland, United KingdomLove football? Come join the Aberdour Kids Football (AKF) coaches for a fun-filled morning packed with cool skills, fun games and loads of time on the ball! Whether you’re a goal-scoring machine or just want to give it a go – everyone’s welcome.
What to bring: Sports kit and boots/shin pads if you’ve got them, a water bottle, and don’t forget your signed consent form!Sold Out Free -
Art Soup
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKGet creative with local artist Tori Bishop! We’ll be working with mixed media to create original artworks inspired by this year’s Commonwealth games. Emphasis will be on enjoying the creative process and experimenting with materials to create something unique and imaginative! Sessions: 10:00 to 11:00 ages 8-12 11:30 to 12:30 ages 12+ 13:00 to 14:00 […]
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Flower Festival
St Fillan’s Church Hawkcraig Rd, Aberdour, Aberdour, Fife, United KingdomCome and see the flowers in a wonderful setting.
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Game Zone
The Institute/Library Aberdour Library, Aberdour, Fife, UKThe Games Zone returns with a mix of video games, and a selection of old-school sports and bar games. Drop in, chill out, and challenge your friends in a laid-back, game-filled space.
Tuck shop on site – bring a bit of change for snacks and sweet treats!Sessions at:
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Lego Trains
Church Hall Aberdour Church Hall, Aberdour, Fife, UKThe LEGO trains will be running again this year with lots of LEGO activities. The children should bring along a LEGO model which they have built with the theme "Sport". Every entry will receive a prize. We will also build an enormous mosaic - will you be able to guess what it is? Once again […]
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Pet Show
Shore Road Park Scotland, United KingdomRegister your pet from 2.00pm, Start time: 2.30pm. Compete for rosettes and trophies in all age groups for dogs, two age groups for cats, Best Other Pet, Best Trick, and Pet Who Looks Most Like their Owner. Includes dog races (small and large).
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A Blether and a Bevvy with Lucy Ribchester
FeaturedThe Institute/Library Aberdour Library, Aberdour, Fife, UK18th century Edinburgh’s Music Scene: from High Society to Murder Ballads
Join author and former Aberdour local Lucy Ribchester for a journey into the glittering and grisly world of 18th century Edinburgh, the setting for her latest novel Murder Ballad. With a heady mix of camp and high drama, the novel tells the story of a street ballad singer’s rise into high society, and the notorious murder she sings of.
Delve into the real life locations and historical figures who inspired the book. Learn about St Cecilia’s hall, once home to the Edinburgh Musical Society, where the famous castrato Tenducci performed, and about the gory tradition of murder ballads and execution ballads, sung and sold in the streets outside.
Lucy Ribchester was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Aberdour. She has written three historical novels, The Hourglass Factory, The Amber Shadows and Murder Ballad, and two contemporary thrillers under the name Elle Connel.
She won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2013 and in 2015 The Hourglass Factory was nominated for the Historical Writers Association Debut Crown. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the Costa Short Story Award and Manchester Fiction Prize. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the University of Edinburgh.