What's on in museums
NEW EXHIBITION
Ukraine/Scotland – Land Art & Photography Exhibition
John Gray Centre, 15 Lodge Street, Haddington, EH41 3DX
Friday 11 October 2024 to 25 January 2025. Opening times at www.johngraycentre.org
“LAND is the focus of this exhibition and what it means to people when it is the land of their birth, their own country” Group exhibition curated by Cathy Bell
Family Activities: Get stuck into some Autumnal-themed crafts at John Gray Centre Museum, with a new selection of seasonal and Halloween craft activities
Random Acts of Kindness at John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar EH42 1JJ
Felting, Spinning and Stitching workshops for beginners
Various venues, Dunbar |
A series of beginners workshops inspired by the oak tree and it's role in supporting the greatest diversity of wildlife of any of our natural species. Learn a range of textile skills and help to create a display at the John Muir Birthplace. |
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Fuzzy Felting
Wishing Tree Café, Lauderdale Park, Dunbar
Sunday 6 October
10am to 1pm
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In this workshop, learn to make felt using oak dyed wool. Create an embellished piece of flat felt around a resist to make 'pockets' to be used in our final display. |
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Spinning a yarn
John Muir's Birthplace
Wednesday 16 October
Spinning workshop: 10am to 12.30pm
Family drop-in: 1.30 to 4pm
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Morning workshop - learn how to spin using wool dyed with oak leaves and bark. Make friendship bracelets and spin on twiggy spindles to make longer lengths of yarn for the final workshop. |
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A stitch in time
John Muir's Birthplace
Thursday 17 October
Workshop: 10am to 12.30pm
Family drop-in: 1.30 to 4pm
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Stitch felted 'secret pockets' for the display, using hand-spun yarn to embellish and make cords for hanging. Learn Viking knitting on a lucet to make caterpillars and snails or let your imagination run wild. Use oak twigs to make tiny weaving frames. Drop-in participants can pot and take home an acorn to grow into a mighty oak. |
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Booking not essential but really helpful. Please contact Jo on 07484 210758 for details and bookings.
This is a North Light Arts project supported by East Lothian Climate Hub and East Lothian Council Museums Service
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Working Lives at Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery, Dunbar EH42 1ER
October to March, Saturdays 2-4pm
Display open courtesy of Dunbar & District History Society. Free admission but donations welcome.
Dunbar’s Town House or Tolbooth is more than 400 years old and touched the lives of many people. Through the Town Council, Police Station, Library, Registrars, Tourist Information, Housing Office, MP & MSP Office, Museum and many more!
Do you know someone who worked here? Have you been to a wedding here? We would love to hear your stories and see your photos.
Step back in time as we help you discover the hidden past of this iconic building.
What's on at The Brunton
The Brunton invite you to join them in Haddington and Musselburgh venues for an autumn programme packed with entertainment.
At Haddington Corn Exchange you can enjoy the best of Eagles with Talon, on Saturday 19 October at 7.30pm. The group are more than a tribute band and have a huge following in their own right. To The Limit 2024 Tour brings Eagles' timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take it Easy, One of These Nights, Take Life in The Fast Lane, and more!
Find out more here
For Springsteen fans, Dougie Robertson’s Springsteen Sessions guarantee a great night out with an extended set that includes Born In The USA, The River, Darlington County, Born To Run, Rosalita, Dancing In The Dark and many more. A must for fans of The Boss, on Friday 25 October at 7.30pm.
More information here
There’s also spooky family musical theatre fun, with The Addams Family. This comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, is performed by a fabulous community cast of young performers, supported by The Brunton’s professional production team, in association with David Ross. The Addams Family runs from Thursday 31 October to Saturday 2 November.
Find out more here
Northesk Parish Church hosts The Brunton’s classical music programme. With its lovely acoustic qualities it is the perfect venue for these concerts.
Wednesday 9 October at 7.30pm sees the first of a new series of Soloists of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, with Katherine Bryan and her Virtuoso Flute.
Find out more here
There’s a treat for opera fans on Thursday 24 October with A Night At The Opera. Joined by the Classical Musicians Scotland Orchestra, four professional singers perform arias, duets and quartets by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and even a little Gilbert and Sullivan.
Book tickets here
Musselburgh’s Loretto Theatre is the temporary home to The Brunton’s film programme. There’s a fantastic selection of recent releases and a ballet screening to enjoy. Midweek movie highlights include: Firebrand, Lee and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, with a Royal Ballet screening of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland providing an opportunity to enjoy the best of the West End in Musselburgh.
Full information about films can be found here
It is never too early to book in your panto fix! This year The Brunton are collaborating with acclaimed theatre makers, Wonder Fools to produce A Christmas Carol – a panto twist on the classic tale. Set in East Lothian, this exciting new pantomime with original songs is inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story. An entertaining, warm-hearted, good night out for all ages, on stage at both Corn Exchange, Haddington and Loretto Theatre in Musselburgh.
More information here
The team at The Brunton would like to hear from you!
There’s still time to complete The Brunton’s survey. They would love to know what kind of events you would like to attend and where. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t been to one of their events before – they would like to hear from you.
The short survey runs until mid October with the option to be entered into draw to win two tickets to a show at one of The Brunton’s venues.
Follow this link for the survey
Countryside Ranger events
Autumn Goose Watch - October 2024
16 October 2024 | 5pm to 7pm | Sea Green, Aberlady | £8
Join the Countryside Ranger as thousands of pink-footed geese return to the coast to roost.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Age 16+
Meet at Sea Green, Aberlady (area of mown grass, with wooden benches, next to the Bay. GR NT465801, W3W backpacks.riders.scope)
Refunds will only be issued up to a week before the date of the event.
Waterbirds Walk - December 2024
9 December 2024 | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Sea Green, Aberlady | £8
Join the Countryside Ranger for a 2-hour stoll to discover many different kinds of birds and learn about the great journeys they are undertaking. The walk will be along a hard-surfaced path and around 2-kilometres in length. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, if you have them. We will wait for anyone coming by bus. Buses (124/X5) arrive from Edinburgh direction at 1303, 1308 and 1333; and from North Berwick at 1317 and 1320.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Age 16+
Meet at Sea Green, Aberlady (area of mown grass, with wooden benches, next to the Bay. GR NT465801, W3W backpacks.riders.scope)
Refunds will only be issued up to a week before the date of the event.
Mud In Your Eye
The Autumn edition of Mud in your Eye can be found here