Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
9 to 5 The Musical
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, spin that Rolodex, and get clocked in for Edinburgh University Footlights' next production: '9 to 5 The Musical’ at the The Pleasance Edinburgh!
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All Mouth: Queer Comedy
Join some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ acts for a sweet and salty stand-up show that's sure to have you bent double!
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Become a puppy raiser with Guide Dogs - Information event
Do you live in or around Edinburgh? Guide Dogs Scotland are looking to recruit new volunteer puppy raisers in this area. Join us at Cramond Kirk Hall on 13th February to find out more!
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Besties Brunch Social
Join Flight Club Edinburgh as they toast the love of friends from 13th to 16th February with an extra special Besties Brunch Social!
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
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Biophilic Design for an Eco-friendly home workshop series
Gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living in Earth in Common's workshop series at Leith Community Croft this February!
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
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Celya AB: Of All People
Following multiple sell-out tours and barnstorming appearances at JFL Montreal and Melbourne ICF, Celya is back to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void, in her most personal show yet.
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childhood, interrupted
The first show of 2025 at The House of Smalls is 'childhood, interrupted' an exhibition of artwork by 70 artists responding to childhood experience, memories and trauma.
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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House
For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
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Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Clinic: Edinburgh
Dementia UK, in partnership with Nationwide Fairer Futures, is offering free dementia clinics in your local branch. You don't need to be a Nationwide customer, everyone is welcome.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Exhibition: Postcards For Perec
Postcards for Perec - Two Hundred and Forty-Three Postcards in Real Colour is a travelling exhibition curated by alum Linda Parr and you can see it at the Institut français d'Ecosse in February!
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Exhibition: Sea and Wind by Tea Bendix
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to present an exhibition of illustrations by Tea Bendix, inspired by the collection Danish Folk Tales by storyteller Svend-Erik Engh.
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Family Sewing Day
This Family sewing day for adults and children on Thursday 13th February at Artisan Stitch, will teach you how to use a sewing machine and learn some basic sewing skills.
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's fun Multi-Activity Camp at Meadowbank Sports Centre!
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre!
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February Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at the Royal Commonwealth Pool!
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February Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
Where better to be than by the sea this February holidays! All aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to explore all five decks of a floating palace, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Galentine’s & Valentine’s Cocktails Workshops
Come and celebrate the season of love with us at Summerhall Distillery's enchanting Love-Heart Cocktail Workshop, and let your Valentine's Day sparkle with creativity and flavour!
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Helena Kay Quartet
Award-winning saxophonist, Helena Kay plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 13th February plus contemporary folk duo Norman&Corrie!
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Hillforts: From the Pentland Firth to the Western Mediterranean
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland invites you to this talk on Hillforts given by Professor Ian Ralston at Augustine United Church on Thursday, 13th February.
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Hitomi Hosono: The White Garden
The Scottish Gallery is honoured to present the first solo exhibition of Hitomi Hosono in Scotland in conjunction with Adrian Sassoon, London.
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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4
This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.
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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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Jazz Concert: Aleph Quintet
Aleph Quintet is one of the recent revelations of the Brussels music scene and they play the Institut français d'Ecosse on Thursday 13th February!
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Love Re-imagined Exhibition
No matter what your interpretation of “love” is, this exhibition offers something for every art lover. Come and discover Love, Reimagined at Leith Makers!
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Magical Mozart By Candlelight - CANCELLED
With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.
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Make Your Own Bedroom Sign
Come along to our Customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh this half-term, and let the kids decorate and personalise their own bedroom sign!
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Manipulate Festival: Cartography
Where are we? How do we relate to each other now? How do we orientate and anchor ourselves in this tumultuous moment?
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Manipulate Festival: Mapping Degrowth Futures
Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop reimagining the cultural sector as it is – and as it could be.
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Manipulate Festival: Open Studio - Dusk Till Dawn
This intimate Open Studio brings drama on the small scale: a plant surviving a storm, a moth using celestial navigation to find its way, a barn owl quietly hunting for prey.
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Manipulate Festival: The Law of Gravity
In a new collaboration between Blind Summit and Scottish Ensemble, puppeteers and musicians play together to discover the ways puppetry and music lead each other in a fragile dance.
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Manipulate Festival: These Things Aren’t Mine
These Things Aren’t Mine is a visceral, abstract and emotive exploration into the psyche of an ex-child athlete living with PTSD and hyper vigilance.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Patterns of the Past: Ammna Sheikh
This exhibition at Upright Gallery is by British/Pakistani artist, Ammna Sheikh, and showcases her work with traditional techniques such as screenprinting, weaving, embroidery and painting!
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Paul Smith: Pablo
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with 'Pablo' his funniest show yet!
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Planetarium Show: Voyager
Embark on an inspiring journey with Dynamic Earth's brand new Planetarium dome film Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey!
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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour
Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
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Queenz: Drag Me To The Disco!
Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime!
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Rats On Rafts
Rotterdam band Rats on Rafts are on a UK tour in February 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on the 13th!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Six Nations at Brewhemia Edinburgh
Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season. Join us for The Scottish Six Nations fixtures on our big screens!
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Tea and Tarot
Join this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
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The Lynsey Dolan Band at First Thursday Blues Club
Join us on Thursday 13th February for the next Blues Night at the First Thursday Blues Club, featuring The Lynsey Dolan Band with support from the Latitude 56 Blues Band!
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The Merchant Of Venice
The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Through Line
Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Uisge: Beth Robertson-Fiddes
This new exhibition at Morningside Gallery is by Scottish artist Beth Robertson-Fiddes and comprising almost thirty new paintings!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Art Demonstration By Denise Findlay: Portrait in Pastels
On Thursday 13th February, Eastwood Art Club welcomes award winning artist Denise Findlay who will demonstrate the art of painting portraits in pastels.
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Clarkston offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Elo Show - a Tribute To the Genius of Jeff Lynne
The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road in 2025 with a stunning new stage production and bring it to the Alhambra Theatre on 13th February!
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Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents: The Jury’s Out
The Jury’s Out is a premiere for a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta like no other. Catch it at Carnegie Hall from 13th to 15th February!
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Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour
Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour was created by local P6 school children and explores the history of Buckhaven Harbour which was built in 1838.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Pride in the Seas
The Pride in the Seas exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton captures the pride, passion and heritage of Scotland's fishing communities and their commitment to a sustainable future.
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13th Circle Coven Gathering
13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them at Haunt in Glasgow City Centre for their monthly event!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Music in the Museum: The Rhythms of Romance with the Michael Brawley Big Band
Join the award-winning Michael Brawley Big Band for an unforgettable evening of music and romance with The Rhythms of Romance, a heartwarming concert celebrating love in all its forms!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre
Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Film Screening: Touch
Join Refractive on Thursday 13th February for screening of romance drama film, Touch by Director Baltasar Kormalur, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party
In this the 65th Anniversary year, Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party brings you a show that will have your foot tapping, and itching to be out of your seats for a fun packed Rock n Roll evening!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Thursdays between January 30th and April 3rd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.
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