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Festivals
Caledonian Brewery Annual Beer Festival C aledonian Brewery. 42 Slateford Road. 623 8066. £7—£30. A wide selection of beers from around the world to sample. served up with international food and live music.For more information see www.caledonian- brewery.co.uk
Talks
The National Debate on Education Royal Museum. 2 Chambers Street. 247 4206. Free. Advance booking required. A variety of organisations assist in the consultation process for the National Debate on Education. Call to book or email w.henderson@nmsaeuk
John Gordon Sinclair Festival Theatre. 13-29 Nicolson Street. 529 6000. lpm. £4. The man who will forever be known as Gregory talks about his career on both stage and screen.
Festivals
Caledonian Brewery Annual Beer Festival Caledonian Brewery. 42 Slateford Road. 623 8066. Noon—midnight. £7—£30. See Thu 6.
Talks
The National Debate on Education Royal Museum. 2 Chambers Street. 247 4206. Free. See Thu 6.
Buildings in the Background: the Romantic Ruin National Gallery of Scotland. The Mound. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Patsy Campbell from the University of Edinburgh gives a talk.
Workshops
Telling Stories to Your Children 8: Grandchildren Netherbovv Arts Centre. 43—45 High Street. 557 5724. 930—1 1.30am. £9 (£6). Whether you need to learn storytelling skills for the first time or just brush up on your technique. this interactive workshop will build your confidence.
Other events
Let’s Go Bats! Water Of Leith Visitor Centre. 24 Lanark Road. 447 7145.
9-1 1pm. Free. The Lothian Bat Group let you into a few secrets about these amazing flying mammals.
Festivals
Leith Festival Various venues. Leith. 554 3062. A fun-filled week of activities beginning with the Leith Pageant and Gala Day. and continuing with a range of sports. live music. an arts and crafts exhibition. kite flying and more. For more information see www.1eithfestival .org.uk
Caledonian Brewery Annual Beer Festival Caledonian Brewery. 42 Slateford Road. 623 8066. Noon—midnight. £7-£30. See Thu 6.
Spons
Intensive Cycle Maintenance Course Edinburgh Bicycle Co- operative. 8 Alvanley Terrace. Whitehouse Loan. 228 5900 ext 623. £45 (inc lunch). A single day course covering all aspects of bicycle maintenance.
Other events Landscape Painting Workshop
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552 7171. 10am—3.30pm. £45. Jacqui Pestell leads a workshop to improve artistic techniques in a variety of media. Gorgle Dairy Gala Day Murieston Park. Dalry. 337 3252. Noon—5pm. Free. The annual family gala day reaches its 22nd year and features a mix of bands. stalls. puppet shows. dancers. side shows. competitions. magic shows. circus acts and a radio roadshow.
The Scottish Model Airshow Fife Airport. Fife Flying Club. Glenrothes. 01592 610436. 10am—5pm. A day out for all the family. featuring jets. helicopters. aerobatics. bi-planes. display teams and trade stands.
World Oceans Day Deep-Sea World. North Queensferry. 01383 411880. 11am—4pm. £6.50 (£4.25—£5). Learn more about the world‘s oceans and the environmental impact of mankind with these displays and presentations to suit all ages.
Celtic Trees Royal Botanic Garden. lnverleith Row. 248 2979. 2.30pm. £3. Learn more about the myth and folklore of Scotland's native trees on a guided tour with Stephanie Ledger.
Festivals Leith Festival Various Venues. Leith. 554 3062. See Sat 8.
Other events
Study Day on Richard Wagner’s Parsital The Hub. Castlehill. Royal Mile. 473 2000. 10am—4pm. £25 (£20). Edinburgh international Festival's study day to deepen understanding of the themes and ideas of the opera.
Landscape Painting Workshop Royal Botanic Garden. lnverleith Row, 552 7171. 10am—3.30pm. £45. See Sat 8.
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Festivals Leith Festival Various Venues. Leith. 554 3062. See Sat 8.
Talks
American Minimalism National Gallery of Modern Art. Belford Road. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Writer and lecturer Kirstie Skinner gives a talk on American minimalism.
Jimmie Macgregor Festival Theatre. 13—29 Nicolson Street. 529 6000. lpm. £4. The musician and radio presenter gives an illustrated lecture on his extensive travels.
Festivals Leith Festival Various Venues. Leith. 554 3062. See Sat 8.
Other events
Stella Screen Cinebar Oxygen Bar & Grill. 3—5 Infirmary Street. 557 9997. 8pm. Free. Stella bring cinema to the pub. screening classic films in a relaxed and familiar environment. Today‘s screening is Jesus ’ Son.
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Festivals Leith Festival Various V'nues. Leith. 554 3062. See Sat 8.
Spons
Complete Cycle Maintenance Course Edinburgh Bicycle Co- operative. 8 Alvanley Terrace. Whitehouse Loan. 228 5900 ext 623. £45. A six-session evening course covering every serviceable inch of your
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Talks A Portrait of Ninewells National
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Portrait Gallery. 1 Queen Street. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Tom Normand from St Andrews L'niversity discusses Ken Currie’s painting.
Jonathon Brown Artist’s Talk Talbot Rice Gallery. University of Edinburgh. South Bridge. 650 221 l. lpm. Free. A talk by the artist on his current show. R()(I(/.i’l()t'f(’.v. Edinburgh CITY Public Forum Communication Workers L'nion Club. 15 Brunswick Street. off London Road. 7.30pm. Edinburgh (‘ITY (Change it Yourself) host their monthly public forum to discuss ways to improve society. For more information contact info@edinburghcity.org.uk
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Festivals Leith Festival Various Venues. Leith. 554 3062. See Sat 8.
Spons
Complete Cycle Maintenance Course Edinburgh Bicycle (‘o- operative. 8 Alvanley Terrace. Whitehouse Loan. 228 5900 ext 623. £45. See Wed 12.
Talks
The Open University in Scotland Waterstone‘s. George Street. 226 3851. 5—7.30pm. Free. Information and advice on courses and qualifications offered by the ()L'. Staff will be on hand to answer questions in the informal environment of (‘osta Coffee.
Workshops
Adult Workshop (‘ity .-\rt Centre. 2 Market Street. 529 3993. 10am 4pm. Free with exhibition ticket. .-\dvance booking required. A chance to make celestial modroc mirrors and picture frames inspired by Tina-1r! ()fSIur ll'urs exhibition.
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What’s it all about then? Well. it‘s basically a week-long community festival aimed at encouraging the renovation of old. donated bikes as well as offering the public an opportunity to learn new cycling skills. So do I need to have a top of the range BMX to bring along? Not at all. in fact the organisers have a range of roadworthy bikes for sale. both adu‘ts and kids. from as little as £10. But surely we do more than just ride around all week honing our cycling skills? ()f cout‘sc. there‘s an array of activities to choose from. including fancy dress competitions. pub quizzes. volunteer sessions. bike art workshops and loads more.
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