What's On
Hogmanay in the Honest Toun
Following five successful years delivering Family Hogmanay in Musselburgh, The Brunton once again hosts 
Hogmanay in the Honest Toun on Sunday 31 December with a packed programme of performances, workshops and events. The day-long celebration include two ceilidhs, lantern making, storytelling and puppetry. It all culminates in a stunning lantern parade and firework display lighting up the sky along the Musselburgh coastline.
“Loved the lantern making – staff were 1st class! Brilliant little lamps and smiles all around.”
“Fantastic to have events for the whole family!”
Will most definitely be a family tradition from now on!”
Hogmanay Celebrations in the Honest Toun are delivered by East Lothian Council and The Brunton, and has received support as part of the Scotland’s Winter Festivals, a programme of events managed by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Sunday 31 December
Lantern Making (45 mins) | 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | £5
Make a lantern for the 7pm parade and leave it with us to collect later from 6pm. Join the parade from The Brunton, led by illuminated walkabout characters, to Fisherrow Links for a spectacular free fireworks display.
Edinburgh Samba School Drumming Workshop (1hr) | 11am, 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | £6
Learn some new skills and have fun with our drumming workshops.
It’s In The Bag: Sam and Rosie’s Tartan Tea Party | 11am (50 mins) | £6 adult, £5 child
Join Sam and Rosie as they journey to the North of Scotland for the annual Tartan Tea Party. With lots of well-known Scottish nursery rhymes and songs, guaranteed fun for little ones aged 0 – 2 years.
It’s In The Bag: Sam & Rosie’s Highland Adventure – The Mystery of the Lost Haggis! | 12.30pm (50 mins) | £6 adult, £5 child
Oh no! Disaster strikes just as the Highland Feast and Ceilidh are about to begin. Dressed in their finest tartan, Sam and Rosie must solve the mystery of the missing haggis. Fun for ages 3 – 6 years.
Clydebuilt Puppets: The Three Giants | 2.30pm & 3.30pm (30 mins) | £5 adult, £4 child
Finn MaCool’s great comic battle of trickery with the Scottish giant McGonigle! A wonderful story for all the family with life sized body puppets.
Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast | 1pm & 5pm | £18.50 (£15.50) £66 family of 4
A fun, traditional pantomime for all the family.
Family Ceilidhs | 1pm – 2.30pm & 3.30pm – 5pm | £8, £30 family of 4
Lively fun for all the family with pipers, a live ceilidh band and Scottish Country dancers. Watch the dance display then join in, a caller will keep you right. No dance experience required. Once again we are running 2 ceilidhs which allows more dance space and seating.
Lantern Parade & Fireworks Display | 7pm – 8pm | FREE
If you made a lantern during the day, collect it from 6pm or you can bring your own. The Lantern Parade sets off at 7pm led by the Edinburgh Samba Band, Apus walkabout illuminated birds and Jacks of Frost. This leads to Fisherrow Links for a spectacular Scottish fireworks display from 7.30pm to 8pm.
Hogmania! | 7.45pm – 12.30am | £25 adult, £7.50 child 5 – 16, under 5s free (all children to be accompanied by an adult)
Musselburgh welcomes in 2018 with Hogmania! A family friendly New Year’s Party with live music, dancing, piper and platters of traditional Hogmanay snacks for each table.
All tickets are available from The Brunton on 0131 665 2240 or online at www.thebrunton.co.uk
Coming up at The Brunton, Musselburgh
December Highlights
Festive fun fills The Brunton this December, with music, comedy, our panto and even some new film additions!
Can’t wait to see what else is coming this season?
Download our What's On Guide Sept 17 - Jan 18!
Film: Victoria and Abdul (PG) | Wed 6 Dec 7.30pm | £7.50 (£6.50)
The bond between Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a clerk from India, and Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) brings both a fresh new perspective into her life, as she reflects on her role and legacy, and also deep suspicion and unrest from her household and inner circle...
Film: Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) | Wed 20 Dec 7.30pm | £7.50 (£6.50)
A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved author A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.
Feeling Good: A Celebration of the Music of Michael Bublé | Thu 21 Dec 7.30pm | £22.50 (£20.50)
Featuring one of the UK’s premiere Michael Bublé impersonators, Mitchell Rutter, Feeling Good is a musical journey through the story and songs of one of the most important and successful male artists of recent decades.
The Brunton Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast | Tue 28 Nov – Sat 6 Jan | Peak: £18.50 (£15.50), £66 family of 4, Off Peak: £16.50 (£13.50), £58 family of 4
Join us for a fabulous festive feast of laughter, singing and dancing with the tale of Beauty and the Beast.
DON’T MISS: FAMILY HOGMANAY IN THE HONEST TOUN
For more unmissable entertainment download our What's On Guide Sept 17 - Jan 18 or visit our website.
All tickets are available from The Brunton on 0131 665 2240 or www.thebrunton.co.uk
Staff Christmas Bash
After an absence of 9 years, The East Lothian Council Staff Christmas Bash makes a welcome return to Haddington Corn Exchange! The event will be held on Friday 15 December from 7.30pm to 1.00am with disco, live band and licenced bar. 
Tickets only £5 - available from John Muir House, Brunton Hall, Randall House & Penston House. All proceeds from the event will go to ‘Rockin for Tots’ charity to help support neo-natal care of babies and other related charities.
This event is guaranteed to be popular, so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!
Christmas carol fundraiser
Fancy belting out some Christmas Carols with your colleagues, whilst raising money for charity? Of course you do!
No special singing ability, time commitment or feats of memory are required - a song sheet is supplied, so simply bring your enthusiasm!
Tuesday 5 December, 12.30pm - rehearsal (optional)
Saltire Rooms at John Muir House, Haddington
Tuesday 12 December, 12.30pm - Performance!
Gather outside the Saltire Rooms at John Muir House, Haddington
Bring coats, gloves etc - we will go outside if the weather permits.
For more information and to sign up, contact Christine Dora (7104) or cdora@eastlothian.gov.uk
This year's nominated charity is Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (formerly known as 'The Sick Kids Friends Foundation').
ECHC supports the work of Edinburgh's 'Sick Kids' hospital, and "transform the experiences of children and young people in hospital so they can be a child first and a patient second".
Read more about ECHC or donate online at https://echcharity.org/
Christmas Wreath Making Event
Join the Countryside Rangers and create your own wreath to take home. We will supply all the materials that you need, as well as providing refreshments all in a festive atmosphere! 
Friday 8th December, 9.30-11.30am
Gibb Room, Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar
Cost £10 and booking is essential via:
http://eastlothian.bookinglive.com/ranger-service-annual-programme/family-activities/
New Year's Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse
Monday 1 January 2018
Gates open 11am, First Race 12:30pm
Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road EH21 7RG
Bring in the New Year with an exciting day of top quality jump racing featuring one of the most historic athletic events in the world, The New Year Sprint. Featuring the £40,000 Hogmaneigh Hurdle as part of the £120,000 card this promises to be an exciting day of Jump racing. Continue your celebrations at this traditional highlight with a seasonal flavour - warm up with mulled cider and a carvery pork roll!
Purchase your ticket in advance before 11:59pm on Friday 8 of December and SAVE £10 per Adult. Children 17 & under go FREE when accompanied by an Adult.
Find out more on the Musselburgh Racecourse website.
Visit East Lothian Airways!
Visit East Lothian is hosting an innovative networking event at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune.
Tourism-related businesses based in East Lothian have received a 'boarding pass' for the event, on Tuesday 12th December from 4.30 - which will involved drinks, canapés and festive fun!
In reality, it's a networking opportunity but using one of our most iconic venues.
If you're aware of a tourism-facing business who many not have received an invitation but would like to get involved, they can get their boarding pass at visit@eastlothian.gov.uk
Charity Christmas sale
The Council Tax team's Annual Christmas Sale will be held in John Muir House reception on Wednesday 6th December between 12 and 2pm. 
Lots of exciting things will be on offer along with tombola and lucky dip.
Donations of bottles for the tombola along with any items for Revenues Christmas Raffle would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Fay Glynn for more information.
Why don’t you pop along and see what’s on offer ?