OPEN LIST
teachers. but all welcome.
Sitar workshop 3.30—4.45pm. Brindra Rongon leads this session. aimed mainly at children. to explore eastern music. Poetry Reading 7.36—8.3iipm. By the leading Indian poet Eunice de Souza.
I Bag Week: Torchlight Procession And Ceilidh Castle Esplanade. Edinburgh. Info: 225 4(161. 8.30pm. Free. Torches available 8.30—8.5(lpm. price £2.50. The first torch will be lit by the Lord Provost. and the procession proceeds to Carlton Hill for a bonfire and refreshments. The ccilidh begins at lflpm at Wilkie House. Cowgate. admission £2.
TUESDAY 25
I Greenpeace Collection Week: Edinburgh. See above. Mon 24 for details.
Illustrated Talk: Pub Architecture of Leith Lcith Library. Ferry Road. Edinburgh. 554 5507. 7.3(lpm. Free. Stephen Dickson discusses the buildings propped up by the bars propped up by the drinkers propped up by their elbows.
I Greening Europe Currie High School. Dolphin Avenue. Currie. Info: 031 667 1167557 4357. 7.30pm. Free. Robin Harper. (ireen Party candidate forthe June European elections. gives an informal talk and invites questions.
I Multicultural Fair McDonald Road Library. Edinburgh. Continues today. 3.45—8.3(lpm.
After-School Workshop: Around the World 3.45—4.45pm. Children can make masks and take part in multi-cultural story sessions at this event organised by Edinburgh City Libraries' Youth Services. Literature from Around the World 7—8 . 36pm. A panel discussion featuring contributors to lnrerArrs magazine: Polly Wangman. Jennifer Dawe and Moussa Jogec.
I Poetry Reading: Jon Silkin Livingstone Tower. Richmond Street. (ilasgow. Info: 552 4400. 1.15- 2pm. Free. The leading poet and Stand editor from Newcastle reads new poems. Organised by Strathclyde University‘s English Department.
I Rag Week: Street Collection Day Princes Street. Edinburgh. Be warned. All pedestrians are deemed fair game for the young ones.
WEDNESDAY 26
I Greenpeace Collection Week: Edinburgh. See above. Mon 24 for details.
I Multicultural Fair McDonald Road Library. Edinburgh. Continues today. loam—9.30pm.
Story Session with Aileen Paterson
10—1 1am. The author ofthe ‘Maisie' books draws pictures as she tells stories to local children.
Theatre Performance: What's The Shooting All About? 7.3(P9.3llpm. (ilasgow-based inter-racial theatre group Alien Arts present excerpts from their shows.
I Greening Europe Liberton High School. (iilmerton Road. Edinburgh. Info: 667 1167557 4357. 7.30pm. Free. See Tue 25. I Poetry Reading: Charles Causley Poetry Association of Scotland. 27 (ieorge Square. Edinburgh. Info: 3345241. 7.30pm. ilistudentlliBéillfrce). The Cornish writer presents some ofhis ballads and children's poems.
I Bag Week: Street Collection Day Princes Street. Edinburgh. See above. Tue 25 for details. Also today. a ‘horisontal [sic] climb up Princes Street' staged by the University‘s Mountaineering Club. Keep telling yourself -- between clenched teeth — what good causes will benefit.
I Well Woman Centre Annual General Meeting St Brides Community Centre. ()rwelchrrace. Edinburgh. 337 5543. 7.30—9.3(lpm. Free.
THURSDAY 27
I Greenpeace Collection Week: Edinburgh. See above. Mon 24 for details.
I Multicultural Fair McDonald Road Library. Edinburgh. Continues today.
Chancer (Andy Gray) does his Atlas bitfor
10am-9pm.
Story Sessions with Grace Hallworth
1(L-1 1.30am. The West Indian author tells stories to local children.
Launch oi Ethnic Library Service 1 1.30am. The fair's main raison d'érrc is Edinburgh City Libraries' new service toethnic groups. which begins officially today. and is also marked by a Multicultural Book Fair. at which 20 booksellers and publishers will exhibit.
Illustrated Talk: The Responsibility olthe Illustrator 7.3ll—9pm. (iiven by Mairi Hedderwiek. children's author and illustrator. with slidcsofthe Highlands and Islands. from which she draws inspiration.
I Bag Week: Street Collection Day Princes Street. Edinburgh. See above. Tue 25 for details.
I Tradecraft Fashion Show Holy Corner Centre. Morningside. Edinburgh. info: Ann Wrigglesworth 226 49114. 7.3llpm. £1 .75(£1 .25). This year‘s fashion in handloom eottons and silks from India and Bangladesh. imported by Tradecratt to promote trade with developing countries. I Well Woman Centre: Writers' Workshop sr Brides Community Centre. ()rwell Terrace. Edinburgh. 337 5543. 9.3(lam—noon. Free. Susan Chaney leadsa session called ‘Women and Struggle - what does it mean to you'.". to be continued at the evening session on 7June.
FRIDAY 28
I Greenpeace Collection Week: Edinburgh. See above. Mon 24 for details.
I Multicultural Fair McDonald Road Library. Edinburgh. Continues today. mam—9.30pm.
Multicultural Book Fair lllam~~6pm.
Indian Dance Workshop iii-11.30am. For children.
Cabaret Evening 7.3(l—‘).3()pm. Words and music with Benjamin Zephaniah. Norman MacCaig and Aly Bain.
I Rag Week: Street Collection Day Princes Street. Edinburgh. See above. Tue 25 for details
SATURDAY 29
I Breastfeeding Conference Southside Community Centre. Nicolson Street. Edinburgh. Info: 667 8151144711574. 9.3(lam—5pm. Professionals £7.51); ()thers £3 (£1 ); places restricted. Subtitled ‘No Finer Investment'. this conference organised by the Association of Radical Midwives and the Association for improvements in the Maternity Services offers three expert speakers. workshops and stalls. and examines the nutritional. emotional. cultural and political implicationsof breast-feeding. The conference arises from concern about the large number of mothers who now choose nottobreastfeed. ‘ M
the Poppacopperin appeal. See Thurs 4. ‘
.Basta poet Benjamin Zephaniah. appearing
at the Multicultural Fair. See Fri 28.
I Care Conference .s‘l—Lt ‘(‘. Finnicston. Glasgow. Into; 11608 282 901.
lilani— 3.30pm. Registration £4. Evelyn Christenson. author of four books concerning women and Christianity. leads a seminar to discuss the latest ofthesc. What Hap/Wis li'lim (iml Answers. Call the above number to book.
I Drama Workshop with Mike Alfreds: Storytelling — Narrative-based Theatre Moray Home College. Cramond Road North. Edinburgh. 31261101. 1(lam-6pm. £20 for two days. First of a seriesof professional masterclasses organised by the new Arts Des elopment Programme features the international director and founder of Shared ExperienceTheatre Company.
I Greenpeace Collection Week: Edinburgh. See above. Mon 24 fordctails.
I Massage Day Salisbury Centre. 2 Salisbury Road. Edinburgh. 667 5438. lt)am~5pm. £18(£12). Joanna Legard leads a relaxing and stimulating day of giving and receiving massage. for beginners and those with experience. Come ready to learn and bring a large towel and massage oil.
I Multicultural Fair McDonald Road Library. Edinburgh. Finalday.
9.30am lpm.
Multicultural Book Fair‘).3(lam—< 1 pm. Palestinian Cookery Demonstration
lllam ~noon.
I Rag Week: Final Day
Fancy Dress Breakfast ()utside Caledonian Hotel. Princes Street. Edinburgh. 8.3(1ani noon. Strawberries. cream and lemonade from donation-hungry students. Outdoor Entertainment 9am noon. Princes Street (iardens. Edinburgh. Dancers. 'l‘rampoline Display . Wind Ensemble. Pipe Band. etc.
Floats Parade 3- 4.3llpm. '1 he highlight of Rag Week. to be Judged by Lord Provost Eleanor Mel .aughlin. l'niy ersity Rector Muriel (iray and l'niyersity PrincipalSir Day id Smith at Regent Road. then to proceed along Princes Street to l.othian Road and King's Stables Road. winding up at the (irassmarkct. w ith a stop at the oyal Scottish Academy . Princes Street for prizcgiying. Among the floats will be David Steel MP in a vintage car. Ronnie. Maggie and Lime lookalikes in a horse-draw n carriage. riders for the isabled. and the executive staffofHotlips 'issograms.
By 5pm it should be reasonably safe tosigh contentedly and reflect that perhaps students aren't really so bad after all. And it is in a very good cause (see above. Fri 21).
I Women‘s Conference: Getting ltTogether Drummond Community High School. Cochran 'l‘erracc. Edinburgh. Info: 447 6726. £3t£l 1. (‘reche and accommodation available. A one-day session to look at ways of revitalismg the Women's Movement in Scotland.
SUNDAY 30
I Drama Workshop with Mike Alfreds:
Storytelling — Narrative-based Theatre Moray House College. Cramond Road North. Edinburgh. 312 6001. 10am—6pm. Second of two days. See above. Sat 2‘) for details.
I Tai Chi Yang Style Salisbury Centre. 2 Salisbury Road. Edinburgh. 667 5438. lilam—Spm. £18(£l2). Adrian Martinez leads another session of the moving meditation practice. based on the forms and processes of nature. which brings mind and body into harmony and creates a deep relaxation.
I Beltane Fire Calton Hill. Edinburgh. 11pm. A specially composed drumbeat. the procession of the May Queen. Beltane bannocks. singing. dancing and a midnight bonfire. Rumours of a special guest appearance by the ghost of \'.l. Lenin. .. don‘t miss it.
TUESDAY 2
I Anti Poll Tax Bring And Burn Carlton Hill. Edinburgh. 8.30pm. A bonfire ofpayment books. etc.. organised by the non-payment campaign.
I Edinburgh Latin America Solidarity Campaign: Regular Meeting 3. E.A.I).. 29 Nicolson Square. Edinburgh. Info: 225 7814. Following Central America Week (1—9 April). E.1..A.S.C. is trying to boost its support. lts objectives are ‘toconduct campaigns for solidarity with. and support for. the national liberation strgggles waged by the peoples of Latin America. and to do so in accordance with the aimsof the national solidarity campaigns to which we are affiliated. taking into account the particular local conditions within which the campaigns work‘. If interested. why not come and investigate?
WEDNESDAY 3
I Mayday Celebration Paisley Town Hall. Info: ()41 887 1007 848 1360. 7.30pm. £3.5(l(£1.511). With speakers Norman Buchan MP. Tony Banks MP and Labour Group Leader Gordon MeMaster. and live mUsie from Dougie McLean.Tonight at Noon and Eurydice. compered by Danny Kyle. Also bar and raffle.
I Well Woman Centre: Open Session St Brides Community Centre. ()rwell Terrace. Edinburgh. 337 5543. 7.30—9.3(1pm. A chance for any women who have attended earlier sessions at the centre to discuss what they liked and disliked about them. The cafe will be open.
I Greening Europe Newbattle High School. Eastliouses Road. Dalkeith. Info: (1316671167 557 4357. 7.3llpm. Free. See Tue 25.
THURSDAY 4
I Poppacopperin Appeal Launch Caledonian Suite. Holiday Inn. (ilasgow Info: (131 221l2ll2ll. 1 lam. 2p. A new 'charity appeal led by the l)untermline. Scotland's biggest building society . asks people to contribute in eoppc rs. ridding themselves of those piles of change stored up for them by (ilasgow l’nderground stat-fund benefiting Scottish children‘s charities in one hand-to-poeket mm c. 'l he appeal will be launched by members of the City Lights cast and of the Strathcly de constabulary.
I Quiz Night with Prizes ( ian uener‘s Airms. 272 Palsley Road. ( ilasgoys . 42f) 1272. 8.15pm. Free. lndiyidualsand teams of 2—4 are invited to enter this regular weekly quiz. vy ing for prizes ot cansol beer.
I Well Woman Centre: Beauty Without Cruelty St Brides ( ‘ommunlly Centre. ()rwell Terrace. Edinburgh. 33" 5543 9.3(lam—noon. Free. Anne Mollison \s Ill discuss the company’s policy of c\ adore the quite unnecessary testing o1 cosmetic products on animals.
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