WELCOME to the 2019 Biggar Little FestivalHere we go again! We are proud to announce that our festival this year will be our seventeenth!

I would firstly like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has participated and supported us in the past, to ensure that this milestone has been reached and that our festival continues to feature as a major “go to” event in Scotland. We all know that Biggar is a wonderful town with a vibrant community and we trust that our festival goes a long way to reflect this.

We are once again working closely with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival company who are assisting us in providing online and box office ticket sales. Last year was the first time we tried this and we are confident that the small teething troubles we experienced then, have now been ironed out.

Our box office is also returning to its old location of the Gillespie Centre on the High Street. Our thanks go to The Corn Exchange for their assistance in hosting it last year.

So what do we have in store for everyone? Music, Dance, Drama, Literature and Comedy are all featured, in addition to an even bigger Artists Trail, an extended Biggar Day Out, plenty for the youngsters and even more workshops and exhibits.

Take your time and go through this printed programme at your leisure. There is something for everyone. However don’t take too long to book your tickets as many of the events are sure to be sell-outs.

Best wishes to you all and enjoy Biggar Little Festival 2019!

James Softley, Chairman.

INFORMATION CENTRE AND BOX OFFICE

Tickets will be available from Friday 23 August online at www.biggarlittlefestival.com or by phone on 0131 226 0001.

The Festival Box Office is located at the GILLESPIE CENTRE, 74 High St, Biggar ML12 6BJ (2) from Saturday 5 October. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm and it will also be open on Sunday 20 October (Biggar Day Out) from 10am to 3pm.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets for many events are available to purchase online. A Booking fee of £1 is included in the advertised price and is payable on all ticket sales: online, phone, box office or at the door. Tickets for some events may be available on the door, please check with the Box Office.

Disability Access Some, though not all, of our venues are wheelchair accessible and suitable facilities are provided where possible. Our staff and volunteers are on hand to assist as required. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.

Information: 07593 344065

info@biggarlittlefestival.com

www.biggarlittlefestival.com

@BiggarLittle

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Biggar Little Festival is a registered charity No. SC036411

CONTENTS

Our Sponsors - 4-5

What’s On - 6-8

Pre-Festival - 9-10

For The Children - 11-12

Literature - 13-14

Music - 15-21

Dance - 22

Open Studios - 23-30

Film, Theatre & Comedy - 31-32

Biggar Day Out - 33-37

Arts, Crafts & Workshops - 38-41

Food & Drink - 42-43

Exhibitions - 44-45

Post-Festival/Venues - 46

Venue Map - 47

Ticket Sales: 0131 226 0001 (from August 23)

Ticket Sales: www.biggarlittlefestival.com (from August 23)

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Gold Sponsors:The Elphinstone Hotel, Browns Food Group, J & J Campsie, Dalhart Pharmacy,

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General Sponsors BLF is kindly part funded by the Co-op Community Fund

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Individual event sponsors

THE BIGGAR GALLERY – Barbara Dickson &

Rab Noakes

WALKERS CARPETS - Festival Clubs

SAINSBURY’s – Biggar Day Out

SSE CLYDE WIND FARM - Biggar Little Orchestra

ATLASWINCH & HOIST SERVICES LTD.

Bronze Sponsors: Armac Veterinary Group, Burgundy Fashions,

Cloud Nine, Healthy Pets, James Harvie & Sons Tinto Garage, Lawrie Construction Limited, Oran Consulting Ltd , Remax Clydesdale & Tweeddale , Smail & Ewart

Story Homes, Taylor’s of Biggar Ice Cream, The Olive Tree Deli

Silver Sponsors:AHL Scaffolding Ltd

Atkinson-Pryce BookshopBill and Elspeth Stott

Broughton AlesThe Crown InnLimehouse Ltd

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Our sincere thanks go to the following for their contributions and help to Biggar Little Festival -

The Gillespie Centre (Box Office facilities)Gordon Young for providing bar facilities

Ted Gordon for auditing Biggar little Festival accountsSouth Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Tracey McMaster for collating this year’s programme

Thank you also to Carol Taylor for her kind donation of artwork over the years. The artwork is raffled each year and raises valuable funds for the festival, last year we raised an amazing £900! Carol has very kindly donated another piece of artwork

this year, for which raffle tickets will be available at all the main events and from the Box Office.

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‘What’s On’YOUR QUICK GUIDE, DAY BY DAY, TO ALL THE FESTIVAL EVENTS.

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’ EVENTS OCTOBER EVENT START TIME PRICE PAGEFri 4 Fact or Fib? That is the Question! 7.30pm £8 9Fri 11 Joyce and Victoria 8pm £13/£9 9Sat 12 Wellbeing Day 10am FREE 9Sat 12 Pips and Panda in Circusland 1.30pm £10/£8 10Sat 12 World Mental Health Day-Film 7pm FREE 10Tues 15 Hapa Zome Leaf Printing 1pm £7/£21 Family 10Tues 15 Pips and Panda in Circusland 1.30pm £10/£8 10Thurs 17 World of Puppets-Museum Guided Tour 2pm £3 11Fri 18 Embroidery Workshop 10.00am £40 38Fri 18 Pips and Panda in Circusland 1.30pm £10/£8 11Fri 18 Jojo Sutherland 7.30pm £16 31Fri 18 The Irish Songbook 8pm £10/£5 16Fri 18 Absolutely Legless 8pm £11 22Fri 18 Festival Club 9.00pm FREE 21Sat 19 Stone Carving Workshop 10am £85 39Sat 19 Lantern Making Workshop 10am £50 39Sat 19 Pips and Panda in Circusland 11am £10/£8 11Sat 19 Basic Bookbinding Workshop (1) 1pm £26.50 39Sat 19 Earthware Pottery Clay Workshops (1) 2pm £40 39Sat 19 Paddy’s 7.30pm £15/£13 32Sat 19 Van Morrison Tribute Concert 8pm £11/£5 17Sat 19 Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes 8pm £24 15Sat 19 Festival Club 9pm FREE 21Sun 20 Books and Art Fair 10.30am FREE 35Sun 20 Puppet Theatre Open Doors Day 11am & 2pm FREE 35Sun 20 Embroidery Pop Up Shop 11am FREE 35Sun 20 Festival Service 11.15am FREE 35Sun 20 Henna Painting 12pm £3 upwards 36

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OCTOBER EVENT START TIME PRICE PAGESun 20 Craft and Food Fair 12pm £1 34Sun 20 Biggar Gasworks Steam Day 1pm FREE 36Sun 20 Open Stage 1pm FREE 36Sun 20 Pencil Drawing Workshop 1.30pm £40 40Sun 20 Earthware Pottery Clay Workshops (2) 2pm £40 40Sun 20 Storytrail – The Biggar Little Giants 2pm FREE 37Sun 20 Pick ‘n’ mix 5pm Variable 42Sun 20 Biggar Little Orchestra 7pm £7/£2 37Sun 20 Louise Dodds Quartet 7pm £11 37Sun 20 Drouthy Neebors 7pm £11 37Mon 21 Pick ‘n’ mix 4.30pm Variable 42Mon 21 InChorus in Concert 7.30pm FREE 17Mon 21 Hang on a tic… It’s Just a Minute 7.30pm £8 13Mon 21 Newtongrange Silver Band 8pm £10/£7/£5 18Tues 22 Pick ‘n’ mix 4.30pm Variable 42Tues 22 Scotland’s Women: A Tribute 7.30pm £8 13Tues 22 Flush with Success 7.30pm £11 32Wed 23 Pencil Drawing Workshop 9.30am £40 40Wed 23 Pencil Drawing Workshop 1.30pm £40 40Wed 23 TajTastic Treats 6.30pm £29.95 42Wed 23 Best of Enemies 7.30pm £11 14Wed 23 Biggar Music 8pm £14 18Thurs 24 Young Musician Competition 7pm £6/£4 18Thurs 24 Poetry Reading in aid of Brownsbank 7pm £16 14Thurs 24 The Dukes of Uke 7.30pm £11 19Fri 25 The Local Larder 12pm FREE 43Fri 25 AtlanticOrganic Moroccan Supper Club 6.30pm £29 43Fri 25 Art Auction – Dancing Light Gallery 7pm £8 41Fri 25 Double Oh Heaven 7.30pm £13/£9 19Fri 25 Biggar Big Band with Sax Ensemble 7.30pm £9 19Fri 25 Bob Dylan Accoustic Tribute Concert 8pm £11/£5 20Fri 25 Festival Club 9pm FREE 21Sat 26 Mosaic Workshop 10am £75 41

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’OCTOBER EVENT START TIME PRICE PAGESat 26 Pips and Panda in Circusland 11am £10/£8 11Sat 26 The Local Larder 12pm FREE 43Sat 26 Bookbinding Workshop (2) 1pm £31 41Sat 26 Morag Hood Children’s Workshop 2pm FREE 12Sat 26 Biggar Little Cinema – Stan and Ollie 7.30pm £7 32Sat 26 John Martyn 10th Anniversary Concert 8pm £11/£5 20Sat 26 Clydesdale Folk Club presents Malinky 8pm £16 20Sat 26 Festival Club 9.00pm FREE 21Sun 27 The Local Larder 12pm FREE 22Sun 27 Biggar Little Cinema – Stan and Ollie 7.30pm £7 32Sun 27 Eastfield & Harthill Flute Orchestra 7.30pm £6/£4 21Tues 29 BBTP - Mask Making & Halloween Games 9.30am £3.50 12NOVEMBER EVENT START TIME PRICE PAGEFri 1 The Concert for Brownsbank with Jackie Kay 7.30pm £16 46Fri 8 The Dukes of Uke 7.30pm £11 46Sat 9 The Dukes of Uke 7.30pm £11 46EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMSOCTOBER EVENT START TIME PRICE PAGETues 1 – Thurs 31 Carol Taylor Exhibition at the Scribtree 10-5pm FREE 44Sat 12 – Sun 27 Biggar Supports Fairtrade Exhibition All Day FREE 44Sat 12 – Sun 17 Nov Dress to Impress – Costume Exhibition Times Vary FREE 44

Thurs 17 – Sun 27 Photography Exhibition/ Enduring Love 10-5pm FREE 44Thurs 17 – Sun 27 Festival Exhibition/Dancing Light Gallery 10-5pm FREE 45Thurs 17 – Sun 27 Madainn Art Group Exhibition Times Vary FREE 45Sat 19 – Sun 20 Biggar Camera Club Exhibition 11-4pm FREE 45Sat 19 – Sun 20 Medwyn Art Exhibition 10 – 4pm FREE 45Sun 20 Biggar Art Group Exhibition 11.30-4pm FREE 45OPEN STUDIOSFri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 Local Artists - Open Studios Trail Times Vary FREE 23

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Pre-Festival EventsTHERE ARE A FEW EXCITING EVENTS TAKING

PLACE BEFORE THE FESTIVAL, WHICH WE THINK ARE WORTHY OF MENTION.

FACT OR FIB? THAT IS THE QUESTION! FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9.30pm), £8A comedy panel show where contestants have to bluff about their deepest secrets. The opposing team has to find out which ones are true! Based on the hilarious BBC TV programme “Would I Lie to You?”

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JOYCE AND VICTORIA FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 8pm (9pm), £13 Adults £9 ChildrenAlison & Anna present… Joyce & Victoria Alison Bishop and Anna Ludwig bring you an evening featuring the words and music of Joyce Grenfell and Victoria Wood. Expect to feel stately as a galleon and able to handle half the tenors in a male voice choir with these two local ladies!Tickets available from BLF & Brownlies

WELLBEING DAY FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 10am (2pm), Free (Donations are welcome for a good cause)To mark World Mental Health Day, Biggar Mental Health Network invites you to a ‘Wellbeing Day’. This will be a relaxed, informal Drop-in event to promote health, happiness and mental resilience! We will have taster sessions of creative arts, mindfulness, music, children’s activities and more. There will also be information and stalls from local and national projects, which are there to provide help and support when you might need it most. The Gillespie Café will be open as usual for refreshments.

A more detailed programme will be given online nearer the time. Facebook.: Biggar Mental Health Network

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PIPS AND PANDA IN CIRCUSLAND SATURDAY 12 & TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER, Biggar Puppet Theatre (11), 1.30pm (3pm), Adults £10 Children £8 Another adventure from the famous pair. This time Panda finds an unusual basket. Who does it belong to? Where did it come from? We’ll have to wait and see!They visit the circus, where they meet two funny geese called Jiffy and Jaffy, and Sugar the dancing horse. There are many songs for you to join in and lots of fun too!Especially for ages 1-7 yearsTickets available from the Puppet Theatre on 01899 220631 www.purvespuppets.com email:admin@purvespuppets.comPlease see details listed in the For the Children Section for other dates

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WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – FILM SCREENING, MUSIC AND POETRY EVENING SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER, Arcadia Music Café (17), 7pm (9pm), Free (Donations are welcome for a good cause) Suitable for age 12 years & over.“We Are All Here” A film by Hannah Currie (from Biggar) followed by music and poetry.A short, award winning documentary film, produced and directed by Hannah Currie, about Glasgow rapper Lumo (aka Calum Barnes), whose death in 2017 left a mark on the Scottish music community. Hannah commented - “too many young men are still dying by suicide and we are determined to keep the conversation going and end mental stigma so that more people feel able to open up about their struggles.” The film will be followed by local poets and musicians who have also had their struggles, performing to showcase their amazing creativity and talents. A more detailed programme will be given online nearer the time. Facebook.: Biggar Mental Health Network

HAPA ZOME LEAF PRINTING – OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER, Biggar Little Quarry, Langlees Road, Biggar. ML12 6NP (25), 1pm (2.30pm), Individual £7 Family £21 (2 adults, 2 children) Suitable for age 4+ years.Come and meet in the forest for a family friendly event exploring the Japanese art of flower and leaf print-ing. Hapa Zome uses a hammering technique to imprint the pigment of the leaves or flowers onto cloth. We will choose materials from the natural autumnal pallet and create designs to be mounted on cards or cotton bags to take home at the end of the session.

We will then gather by the fire to have herbal fruit teas and croissants to round up our time in the forest!

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PIPS AND PANDA IN CIRCUSLAND SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER , Biggar Puppet Theatre (11), 1.30pm (3pm), Adults £10 Children £8Tuesday 15 and Friday 18 at 1.30pmSaturday 19 and Saturday 26 at 11amPLEASE SEE PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR THE FULL LISTING

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HAPA ZOME LEAF PRINTING – OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER, Biggar Little Quarry, Langlees Road, Biggar. ML12 6NP (25), 1pm (2.30pm), Individual £7, Family £21 (2 adults, 2 children)Suitable for age 4+ years.PLEASE SEE PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR THE FULL LISTING

WORLD OF PUPPETS – MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER Biggar Puppet Theatre (11), 2pm (2.45pm), All Tickets £3 Come along and enjoy an interesting guided tour of our extensive puppetry collection from all over the world. As seen in BBC’s ‘Antiques Road Trip’. Meet some familiar faces: Pelham Puppets, TV characters and a Fairy Godmother who is over 200 years old! You can also have a go at working some puppets. To book please contact Purves Puppets Tel: 01899 220631 Email: admin@purvespuppets.com www.purvespuppets.com

HENNA PAINTING SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Taj Mahal, 101 High Street, Biggar. ML12 6DL (14) 12pm to 3pm, £3 and upwards (money raised money raised will go to a good cause)PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

STORYTRAIL – THE BIGGAR LITTLE GIANTS SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER, Departs from Atkinson-Pryce Books (10), 2.00pm (2.40pm), Free entry.PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

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MORAG HOOD WORKSHOP SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Biggar Library (12), 2pm (3.30pm), Free but ticketed. Suitable for age 3+years. Award-winning children’s author and illustrator, Morag Hood joins Atkinson-Pryce in Biggar Library for story-telling and an illustration workshop. Especially for the young ones! Join us for an afternoon of fun. Her favourite things to draw are eyebrows!

To book a place contact Atkinson-Pryce Books on 01899 221225 or Biggar Library on 01899 222060

BIGGAR BABIES TODDLERS & PLAYGROUP – MASK MAKING & HALLOWEEN GAMESTUESDAY 29 OCTOBER British Legion Hall (13), 9.30am - 11.30am £3.50Mask Making workshop and Halloween Games for all ages.Come and join us to make a face mask of your own creation, using recycled cardboard and any other suitable materials to bring the faces to life, followed by Halloween Games.Biggar, Babies Toddlers & Playgroup is a parent led Charity. On Mon & Thurs mornings we provide independent play for age 2yrs, and on Tues Babies, Toddlers and Parents-to-be, are all welcome.

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LiteratureHANG ON A TIC… IT’S JUST A MINUTE MONDAY 21 OCTOBERBiggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9pm), £8Suitable for age 16+ yearsIt’s back! Atkinson-Pryce Books presents this crafty combobulation, this whirligig of wicked wit, this perfect pot-pourri of paronomasia from our peerless panel. And all without repetition, hesitation or deviation... and plenty of laughter .To book please contact BLF or Atkinson-Pryce Books on 01899 221225

SCOTLAND’S WOMEN: A TRIBUTE.AUTHOR ROSEMARY GORING AND POET GERDA STEVENSON IN CONVERSATION, BY INVITATION OF ATKINSON-PRYCE BOOKSTUESDAY 22 OCTOBERThe Elphinstone Hotel (6), 7.30pm (9pm), £8 Suitable for age 16+ yearsRosemary Goring’s book Scotland: Her Story and Gerda Stevenson’s poetry anthology Quines both look afresh at some of the remarkable women who helped shape Scotland.Come and hear what will be a fascinating discussion between these two remarkable women.To book please contact BLF or Atkinson-Pryce Books on 01899 221225

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EBEST OF ENEMIES: THE WAR OF WORDS BETWEEN THE TWO GREAT BIGGAR LITERARY FIGURES OF HUGH MACDIARMID AND IAN HAMILTON FINLAY WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBERBiggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9.30pm), £11Suitable for age 16+ yearsMagnus Linklater will chair a discussion between Professor Alan Riach and Professor Stephen Bann of the connections and disconnections between MacDiarmid and Finlay. Not a war of words, but a fascinating inspection of these two controversial and maverick literary giants from the twentieth century Scottish cultural scene.

Atkinson-Pryce Books is delighted to be hosting this event which is kindly sponsored by Atlas Winch and Hoist. All proceeds will be shared equally between the charitable trusts of Little Sparta (SC023222) and MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank (SC045987)

To book please contact BLF or Atkinson-Pryce Books on 01899 221225.

RED SQUIRREL PRESS PRESENTS A POETRY READING IN AID OF MACDIARMID’S BROWNSBANK THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER The Elphinstone Hotel (6), 7pm (9.30pm), £16Poetry reading by five poets including some former Brownsbank Fellows, local poets and Red Squirrel Press poets all in aid of MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank. Includes a raffle and a free Red Squirrel Press publication.All proceeds to MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank.

To book please contact BLF or Atkinson-Pryce Books on 01899 221225 (cash only acceptable at Atkinson-Pryce Books for this event) RED SQUIRRELRED SQUIRREL

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BARBARA DICKSON AND RAB NOAKES SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, Municipal Hall (3), 8pm, £24 Heading up this year’s exciting programme is Scotland’s very own singing sensation and award winning actress Barbara Dickson. Star of West end musicals, and numerous TV and stage roles, and a raft of best selling albums. She will be appearing in Biggar with fellow artiste, acclaimed singer songwriter Rab Noakes. Rab’s continuing reputation as one of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters and Barbara’s skills as an interpreter of new and traditional songs provide an enviable platform for this unique show. The pair share common ground with their respect for artists such as Dylan, Beatles and the Everly Brothers which when mixed with their experiences of the folk revival of the 1960s and beyond, create a stage show they are keen to share – and are delighted to be ‘going on the road’ together.A bit of a BLF coup you might say!

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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE WITH ABSOLUTELY LEGLESS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER Municipal Hall (3), 8pm (10pm), £11 (PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN DANCE SECTION)

THE IRISH SONGBOOK FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 8pm (10pm), Adults £10 Childen £5 Irish singer PJ Lynch takes you through some of the most popular songs from the Emerald Isle, with a bit of fun between the classic songs.

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SICVAN MORRISON TRIBUTE CONCERT SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 8pm (10pm), Adults £11 Children £5A celebration concert of the king of Celtic soul Van Morrison, from classics such as ‘Brown eyed girl’ to the subliminal ‘Astral Weeks’.

BIGGAR LITTLE ORCHESTRA SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Loaningdale Music and Arts Centre. (20), 7pm (9pm), Adults £7 Children £2PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

LOUISE DODDS QUARTET SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 7pm (9pm), £11PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

BATTLE TUNES & BALLADS BY DROUTHY NEEBORS SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, St Mary’s Hall (8), 7pm (8.30pm), £11PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

INCHORUS IN CONCERT MONDAY 21 OCTOBER, Biggar Kirk (5), 7.30pm (8.30pm), (no charge but donations welcomed)InChorus is a large vibrant choir from Peebles. Formed in 2008, they have performed at festivals and events across Southern Scotland and also New York, Dublin and England to wide acclaim.

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BRASS BAND SPECTACULAR WITH NEWTONGRANGE SILVER BAND MONDAY 21 OCTOBER, Loaningdale Music & Arts Centre, Carwood Road, Biggar, ML12 6LX (20), 8pm (10pm) Adults £10 Seniors £7 Children £5Newtongrange Silver Band, one of Scotland’s foremost brass bands, will entertain with a varied, award winning programme. The band are delighted to be playing their first concert at Biggar Little Festival in the newly refurbished hall at Loaningdale.

BIGGAR MUSIC WELCOMES TOMMY SMITH AND BRIAN KELLOCK WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER, Biggar Municipal Hall (3),8.00pm (10.30pm) £14It has been said that the duet is “one of the most exposed forms in jazz”, but these two masters, playing together as a duo, have already surprised the jazz world and delighted countless fans with their wonderfully inclusive interpretations of jazz standards and Broadway melodies. The Scotsman has described them as, “a scintillating partnership; dazzling; inventive and subtly captivating”

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YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER, Biggar High School (12)7.00pm (9.30pm)Adults £6 Concessions £4This annual event is arranged by Biggar High School, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Biggar. It is a unique and enjoyable opportunity to hear and see some of our talented young people performing for us.

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ATLANTICORGANIC MOROCCAN SUPPER CLUB WITH GNAWA TRANCE FUSION FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, AtlanticOrganic at Whitmuir, Whitmuir Farm (24), 6.30pm (10.30pm), £29PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN FOOD & DRINK SECTION

BIGGAR BIG BAND WITH ST MARY’S MUSIC SCHOOL SAX ENSEMBLE FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, St Mary’s Hall (8), 7.30pm (10.30pm), £9 (Dancers Free!)Biggar Big Band will be playing predominantly Jazz and Swing Music with a smattering of Reggae, Soul and Latin. One or more of their many vocalists will be there.

The sax ensemble play a wide range of music for ensemble and jazz solos from Bill Evans to Vaughan Williams.

Tickets available from BLF or Merry + Bright and band members on 01899 830443

THE DUKES OF UKE: A UKE FOR ALL SEASONS THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1),7.30pm (10pm) £11Come prepared with umbrellas and parasols, wellies and sandals, fur coats and bikinis, as we play our way through songs inspired by our weather through the seasons. The Dukes’ forecast is for a musical “storm in a teacup”, with a 90% chance of ukuleles leading to sunshiny faces. Expect 2-3 centimetres of humour with songs blowing in from all directions.The Dukes will also be performing this same show on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November

DOUBLE OH HEAVEN! FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (10pm), Adults £13 Children £9Double Oh Heaven, an evening of Bond themes.Did the Skyfall? No, it’s just Bond music at the Corn Exchange!Bring your favourite Bond character and raise a martini or two for a night of spylicious singing fun!

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JOHN MARTYN 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 8pm (10pm), Adults £11 Children £5Celebrating the ground-breaking musical legend who lived near Biggar for two decades. This landmark event will honour the great musical legacy that John Martyn left us .

CLYDESDALE FOLK CLUB PRESENTS MALINKY SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Biggar Municipal Hall (3), 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £16The best in Scottish folk music comes in the form of the ever popular, sellout sensation, Malinky. This Edinburgh based group of talented musicians will thrill all who appreciate the finest traditional Scots songs.

BOB DYLAN ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE CONCERT FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 8pm (10pm), Adults £11 Children £5In a warm, intimate setting enjoy the classic songs of one of the greatest songwriters, from his best known tracks to reworkings of traditional classics.

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Festival ClubFriday 18 October, The Crown Inn (7), 9pm till late, FREESaturday 19 October, The Elphinstone Hotel (6), 9pm till late, FREEFriday 25 October, The Elphinstone Hotel (6), 9pm till late, FREESaturday 26 October, The Crown Inn (7), 9pm till late, FREE

Throughout the Festival local bands will be providing FREE entertainment at various venues for your pleasure. Come and support them and round off your day at the Festival with a drink and some music. These ever popular gigs are a perfect way to catch up with missed events, meet up with friends and chill out courtesy of Biggar Little Festival.

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EASTFIELD AND HARTHILL FLUTE ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, St Mary’s Hall (8), 7.30pm(9.30pm) , Adults £6 Concessions £4 An evening of music from Lanarkshire’s finest flute ensembles.

THE CONCERT FOR BROWNSBANK 2019 WITH SCOTS MAKAR JACKIE KAY FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (10pm), £16PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN POST-FESTIVAL SECTION

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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE WITH ABSOLUTELY LEGLESS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER, Municipal Hall (3), 8pm (10pm), £11This traditional Irish Dance Group from Edinburgh have developed an international reputation for exciting and innovative performances.Inspired by the Irish hard and soft shoe traditions, Absolutely Legless perform original dances in a relaxed and informal manner while remaining faithful to their roots. The dancers combine the grace of the soft shoes with the power and rhythmic precision of the hard shoes to provide a truly exhilarating experience.This is reflected in the live music, which seamlessly weaves the evocative melodies and driving rhythms of Irish dance music.

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PATRICIA WEST & KAREN KELLY FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER14 Mousebank Road, Lanark, ML11 7PE (B) Fri 1pm to 8pm Sat & Sun 10am to 4pmPatricia is delighted to welcome Karen Kelly Rag Rug Artist to display with her. Come and see how two textile artists use fabric in entirely different ways. Patricia uses free motion machine embroidery to ‘draw’ her pictures. She sews stories of daily life and architectural gems through fabric, fibres and stitch. Her commissions celebrate people’s unique life stories and special places. Karen’s bold and colourful rag rugs represent her desire to make pieces that are both beautiful and sustainable. Her commitment to the recycling of fabrics means that each piece is unique. Come and discover what we do. Artwork for sale. www.patriciawesttextileartist.co.uk www.kkelly682.wixsite.com/mysiteTelephone: 01555 663374/01555 666376 / 07818055068Email: patriciatextileartist@gmail.com /k_kelly_68@yahoo.co.uk

CAROL TAYLOR MA RCA FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERCarol Taylor Artists Studio & Gallery, 4 Colliers Court, Douglas, ML11 ORX (A)10am to 6pmA warm welcome awaits you in my studio & gallery situated beside the Scrib Tree Coffee Shop in Douglas. I have many new Oil & Acrylic paintings based on Scottish landscape, seascapes and the seasons: Giclee prints inspired by old dried flower specimens from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh; drawings & beach combing assemblages.I have a beautiful colourful collection of jewellery from local jeweller Maggie Lord of Scaramanda and a variety of bargain frames from my husband’s company Caledonia Fine Arts. As well as this special BLF event, I am open throughout the year Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.www.castaylor.comTelephone: 01555 850263 / 07769628820Email: castaylor7@gmail.com

CHRISTINE BROWN & VERONICA LIDDELL FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERWoodend Studio, 61 Waterloo Road, Lanark ML11 7QW (C)10am to 5pmChristine carves deeply into glass, porcelain and Optical Crystal, using both a sandblaster and a hand engraver. She works mostly to commission – for celebrations, birthdays, weddings etc. She creates lamps with her own hand made porcelain bowls, etching deeply to allow the subtle light to come through.

Veronica specialises in people/animal portraits and landscapes in oil, pastel and acrylic. Many of her landscapes are of the local area. She often uses her 8 grandchildren as models for her figurative work and her friends’ photos for her lively animal paintings.

Christine: 07977533441 lanark-glass@live.co.ukVeronica: 07599008908 veronica.liddell@mckeon.scotwww.veronicaliddell.info

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CLYDE VALLEY PICTURE FRAMING FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERClyde Valley Picture Framing, Old Boat Farm, Thankerton, Biggar, ML12 6NU (D)12pm to 5pm A wide selection of original paintings, drawings, etchings and prints from a variety of different local artists all beautifully and professionally framed.Telephone: 07952406219Email: brackenwood01@hotmail.com

JACQUI KILBURN &NEIL GHANI SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER3 Greenshields Cottages, Biggar, ML12 6RB (E)10am to 4pm Jacqui enjoys experimenting with water based media including printmaking. She finds inspiration in natural forms and landscapes locally, from the west coast and further afield. She is influenced by Winifred Nicholson, Joan Eardley and Barbara Robertson.

Neil is an anarchist, mathematician, gambler and artist who is interested in how movement, energy, colour and form combine to produce beauty. He likes to produce larger works to enhance their visual impact and passionately believes in affordable art-for-all. Abstract Expressionism in Biggar!Telephone: 07983674353Email: ng@cis.strath.ac.uk

THE OLD SCHOOL, STOBO COLIN SEMPLE & LESLEY JOHNSON SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERThe Old School, Stobo, EH45 8NU (F)10.30am to 5pmColin Semple is based at the Old School where he designs and makes unique furniture and smaller gift items using locally sourced hardwoods. Lesley Johnson is a landscape artist working in various mediums. Inspired by Borders hills and the stunning Scottish coastline, her work often includes white crofts, seed heads, beaches and gorgeous colours. Both will have a range of work on display along with some work in progress and are very happy to discuss commissions.www.colinsemple.com Telephone: 07739209697Email:info@colinsemple.comlesleyjohnson54@outlook.com

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PAMELA DAWSON TAYLOR SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER3 Leafield Road, Biggar, ML12 6AY (I)10am to 4pm Come along and view the beautiful collection of Scotland inspired sea and landscapes on display at Pamela’s home studio.As a professional artist and decorator her portfolios vary from furniture decoration at Kew Palace, to painting curtain backdrop designs at London’s Coliseum Opera House!The artist also exhibits her paintings locally and in galleries around the UK, and works in a variety of medium and textures to create atmosphere in her work. Artwork is available to buy, from small block canvases to large framed paintings.Come along for a browse over a cuppa! Vegan snacks available.Telephone: 07932696601Email: taylordawsonbaxter@gmail.com

EARTHWARE POTTERY FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER4 Baird Way, Biggar, ML12 6ZB (H)10.30am to 4.30pmEarthware Pottery welcomes you to visit the studio and browse a selection of thrown and hand built earthenware pottery, produced by Viv Newton.The display will include tableware, platters, bowls and cups as well as ornamental and seasonal pieces and all of the pottery will be for sale. Alongside the Open Studio event, she will be running pottery workshops on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October where you can learn to make your own clay piece.

Enjoy a cuppa and home baking as you browse.Telephone: 07951500572Email:earthware.biggar@gmail.com

OWEN BUTLER FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Hill House Gallery, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HQ (G)Fri & Sat 10.30am to 5pm Sun 10.30am to 4pmMy artworks are inspired by the views and nature of everyday life. I’m very influenced by the en plein air experience. Nothing beats painting outdoors in the elements. I work in various mediums and will demonstrate these techniques.Telephone: 07593755428Email:owen.butler@hillhousegallery.com

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BIGGAR GLASS WORKS FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER98 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DH (J)Fri 4pm to 8pm Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm I am looking forward to welcoming you into my stained-glass workshop in its prime location just off the High Street. I will have several items to showcase in foil, lead- and metalwork. As always, I am happy to demonstrate and explain different techniques. Along with the beautiful and colourful glass, you will be able to see the other materials, tools and chemicals I work with. This time of year, I change over my stock and will be selling end of line items at significantly reduced prices. Make sure you grab a few bargains while enjoying some non-alcoholic mulled wine. www.stephaniewhatley.comTelephone: 01899 220405 / 07588772433Email: biggarglassworks@gmail.com

KEN & MOIRA RUSSELL SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERJanefield, 2 Lindsaylands Road, Biggar, ML12 6EQ (K)10am to 4pmWe look forward to welcoming you all to our Janefield studios to see a wide range of our new work featuring landscapes, townscapes and our personal quirky insights into the world around us. Paintings, collages and hand made prints will be on show and for sale. We are happy to discuss our practice and you may perhaps have the opportunity to create a little piece of art of your own to take away too. Our speciality dairy-free chocolate fudge will be on offer once again!www.inadifferentlight.co.ukTelephone: 07801972101Email: mc.russell45@gmail.com

THE CAMEL’S CAP FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERSouth Lindsaylands, Lindsaylands Road, Biggar, ML12 6NR (L)10am to 5pmElly produces textile art and crafts, specialising in freestyle machine embroidery. She incorporates new and vintage fabrics, layered with detailed stitching to produce pictures and items inspired by the natural world.Telephone: 01899 229380 / 07875100269Email: ellysuth@hotmail.com

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SARAH DAWNAY FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERSymington House, Biggar Road, Symington, ML12 6LW (N)10am to 5pmOur surrounding landscape with far-reaching views and rapidly changing weather and skies make this a visually exciting place in which to live and paint. I work in oil, acrylic and mixed media to find a relationship with colour and form, tending towards the abstract. I have exhibited widely (including the RSA) and studied with Robin Child, and my work is influenced by artists such as Diebenkorn, Kline, De Staal and Joan Eardley.Telephone: 07866432375Email: sd@dawnays.com

WATERHEAD CRAFTSFRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERWaterhead Reservoir Cottage, Coulter, Biggar, ML12 6QB (M)10am to 4pmLiz and Paul produce a range of individual ceramic wall art pieces, some combined with beautiful polished/waxed wood backgrounds. Liz is working on a variety of pots and garden wall art which again are inspired by the stunning local area. Paul produces a range of bespoke modern and traditional footstools which can be purchased or made to order using customers’ own fabric. All work on display available to purchase or commission.Telephone: 01899 221093 Email: Chyvean51@googlemail.com

MANSEFIELD ARTS AND CRAFTS FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERMansefield, Manse Road, Symington, ML12 6LN (O)10am to 5pmA warm welcome awaits you at the Mansefield home studio of Eileen where you can view original oil, acrylic and pastel paintings. Also on display will be a variety of other crafts including her popular mini albums and painted stones. All art and craft work available to purchase. Come and browse and chat a while! www.eileenhood.co.ukTelephone: 01899 308003Email: eileenhood.eh@gmail.com

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SABHAL MOR ARTS FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Sabhal Mor, Roberton, Biggar, ML12 6RS (Q)Fri 2pm to 8pm Sat & Sun 10am to 5pmKay and Glyn Booton are excited to be opening their studio again this year. Lots has been happening with plenty of fun and experimenting along the way. All of this has resulted in a whole body of new work, to share with you, based on The World That Surrounds Us, as seen by an artist and a photographer.

As always, you will have the opportunity to chat to Kay and Glyn about their work as well as receiving a friendly welcome with tea, coffee and home baking!

Telephone: 07814258495 / 07581196169Email: sabhalmorarts@gmail.com

BIGGAR BOTANICAL ART GROUP FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERKirk Burn Lodge, Biggar Road, Symington, ML12 6FT (P)11am to 3.30pm“In the Wild Garden” is the theme the Biggar Botanical Art Group are presenting from their collections of paintings, drawings, and coloured pencil pictures, all for sale, at the Open Studio at Kirk Burn Gallery in Symington. During the extended weekend various local artists will be attending and there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the open period for visitors to enjoy taking part in informal short drawing and painting demos, to learn about various techniques in Botanical Art.

Car parking is available and the gallery is only two minutes from the bus stop.

www.wildlifepictures.co.ukTelephone: 07876057920Email: kirkburngallery@gmail.com

WILD AND WOOLY – POPPY BROWNE FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERMill Cottage, Roberton, Biggar, ML12 6RS (R)Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 1pm to 5pmPoppy has felted for many years, creating felted pictures using wet and dry techniques. She has exhibited in many galleries with her selection of Scottish scenes and wildlife. She also works as a glove puppeteer and enjoys bringing her pictures to life! Poppy loves wildlife, in particular puffins which she first saw in Shetland, and she enjoys creating these birds in flight or stillness.If you would like to see her work, you will be made very welcome!Roberton is a bonny wee place with lovely walks, well worth a visit!Telephone: 01899 850335

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LADYGILL ARTS & CRAFTS FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERLadygill House, Roberton, Biggar. ML12 6RR (S)Fri 2pm to 8pm Sat & Sun 10am to 5pmMoira and Carlo look forward to seeing new and old friends at their studio in their home in Roberton.They will have on display their latest work, most of which will be for sale.Moira’s “one-off” pieces of silver jewellery which reflect her love of shape and texture within nature and the environment along with Carlo’s drawings and paintings - both abstract and figurative – in a range of media.They will be happy to chat to you about work in progress which will give an insight into the different techniques and practices used.Telephone: 01899 850602 / 07926628156Email:moirapedreschi@btinternet.com

DRAKELAW POTTERY FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBERDrakelaw, Craighead Road, Nr Crawfordjohn, ML12 6SQ (T)10am to 6pmLiz Steele at Drakelaw Pottery welcomes visitors to her pop-up showroom on the outskirts of Crawfordjohn. Liz makes a range of decorative and functional stoneware that is oven, microwave, dishwasher proof, and good enough to use every day. Each unique piece is hand thrown and decorated with impressed motifs, which are then coloured with slip to enhance the patterns. The range of pots include many sizes of bowls, mugs, jugs, serving dishes and more. Try making and decorating a small pot for yourself whilst enjoying refreshments and home baking. Everyone welcome!Sorry, no disabled access.Telephone: 07904438696Email: drakelawpottery@yahoo.co.uk

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JOJO SUTHERLAND FRIDAY 18 OCTOBERBiggar Corn Exchange (1)7.30pm (doors open 7pm)£16Suitable for age 16+ yearsThis charismatic comic performs in comedy clubs worldwide where she is in as much demand for her compere abilities as she is for her comedy routine. Her natural stage presence alongside her “healthy neglect” attitude to life proves extremely popular amongst many and varied audiences, including the armed forces where she remains as one of the few women to go to military bases to entertain the troops. She is regularly requested to support other comics on tour the likes of which have included Jenny Éclair, US Comic Louis Ramey, 4 poofs and a piano and Tom Stade. She is also a popular TV Warm up artist for studio based shows which have included the BBC1 sitcom The Old Guys and Badults on BBC Three.

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WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – FILM SCREENING, MUSIC AND POETRY EVENING SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER, Arcadia Music Café (17), 7pm (9pm), Free (Donations are welcome for a good cause)SUITABLE FOR AGE 12+ YEARS PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN PRE-FESTIVAL SECTION

FLUSH WITH SUCCESS TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9.30pm), £11Suitable for age 16+ yearsThe continuing story of John, Paul, George and Shug. Shug has got John, Paul and George working for his solar heating company as sales reps. However their sales skills are almost as bad as their shipbuilding skills and Shug’s new company is failing badly. An American multi-national is taking over the company and have sent their Sales Director from the States to train up the sales staff to see if there is a future for them. The American multi-national has already started the downsizing process by making some of the existing staff redundant, namely Glen, Gary and Ross. Can John, Paul, George and Shug learn to Always Be Closing or will they Always Be Clowning!By John Hughes

PADDY’S SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9.30pm), Adults £15 Concessions £13, Suitable for age 12+ yearsNew music for an old market.”Hawfaperrashoos” “Haw hen you hen in your nice tweed coat ! Come and see what I’ve got”Following last years sell out production “A Dose of Blushes”. Tram Direct returns with the iconic “Paddy’s Flea Market” brought back to life in true “ Parliamo Glesga “ style. Controversially shut down by Glasgow City Council in 2009 it was the end of an era for generations of Glaswegians. Full of real patter and Glesga characters. It is a hilariously poignant, nostalgic trip down memory lane.“A show that does Glasgow proud” “A heart warming and heart - breaking drama”Written by Paul Moore Directed by Isobel Barrrett Original music by Michael McEneny

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BIGGAR LITTLE CINEMA - ‘STAN AND OLLIE’ (CERT PG) SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (9.30pm), £7 per film (membership £35 for film season of 6 films)“Stan and Ollie” starring Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly)This gentle, sweet story of two of cinema’s most legendary comics is a small delight, a warm hug of a movie with superb, spot-on performances, some big laughs, and genuinely touching moments.Tickets available from Hamilton’s Newsagents or at the door subject to availability

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SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERVarious venues, 12noon to 7pm

The return of favourites such as Biggar Day Out, with all the fun of the fair, is an all-day great family occasion. There are numerous indoor market stalls showing the best in local produce, a variety of goods, jewellery,

arts and crafts. Look out for street entertainment, visit the old gasworks museum and enjoy art in every window along the way. Take a break and rest your feet at the free ‘Open Stage Concert’. For children, find a range

of events from puppet shows to adventure trails and much more. Revive your energy levels with afternoon teas, and find a welcome in

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A quick stroll down Biggar High St and nearby brings you a host of entertainment. We have horse & carriage rides, open stage, pipe band, books & art fair, workshops

and Puppet Theatre open days. We also have lots to keep the children entertained with a bouncy castle,

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Fine foods, arts, crafts jewellery and much more are to be found at the Festival Fairs in both the Municipal

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and quality produce. We will also be serving teas, coffees and scrumptious home baking in St

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FREE MOTION MACHINE EMBROIDERY – POP UP SHOP SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER Biggar Stitches, 81 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL (9)11am (4pm), Free Drop-inPatricia West Textile Artist is having a Pop Up Shop at the amazing quilting emporium Biggar Stitches during Biggar Day Out. Come and see her demonstrate free motion machine embroidery, find out how the sewing magic happens and maybe have a go yourself. There will be commission information, art work, prints and cards for sale as well as information about upcoming workshops. Patricia is always happy to chat about anything sewing, embroidery and stitch related. There will be sweet treats because it makes everyone a better sewist! www.patriciawesttextileartist.co.uk patriciatextileartist@gmail.com

BOOKS AND ART FAIR SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER Biggar Puppet Theatre (11) 10.30am (3pm)Free entryBook lovers and collectors – come and grab an amazing bargain from our wide range of books and art. Large selection to suit all budgets. Stay a while and have a tea and cake in the tearoom too!

“THEATRE OPEN DOORS DAY” SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERBiggar Puppet Theatre (11), 11am and 2pm, Free entryYou’re welcome to pop in and we will show you around our wonderful Victorian-Style theatre. Guided Tours start at 11am & 2pm. Tearoom will be open selling lunches and cakes! The Books and Art Fair is also on the same day, in the tearoom. Puppet shop, gardens and our own car park on site.

FESTIVAL SERVICE SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERBiggar Kirk (5), 11.15am (12.15pm), Free entryAll are welcome to come and join us for this family friendly church service which has become a regular feature of Biggar Little Festival, celebrating the spiritual side of the arts.

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See the coal fired boiler put to work and the steam driven machinery in action. Learn the secret of how gas was produced from coal from our Victorian guide on site.

BIGGAR ART GROUP EXHIBITION SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERBiggar Municipal Hall (3), 11.30am (4pm), Free entryPLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN EXHIBITION SECTION

HENNA PAINTING SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERTaj Mahal, 101 High Street, Biggar. ML12 6DL (14), 12pm to 3pm, prices start from £3 and all money raised will go to a good causeUsed since the Bronze Age to adorn hands and feet in celebration of festivals. We offer you the chance to celebrate Biggar Little Festival by getting a non-permanent tattoo with an elaborate Indian style design. Prices start from £3 and all money raised will be donated to charity. Lend us a hand and help out in a great cause too! Please contact the Taj Mahal for further information on 01899 220801(Under 16s must be accompanied by adult. Everyone getting a tattoo will be patch tested to eliminate the possibility of allergy to Henna. Also wear suitable clothing, preferably something with a loose sleeve).

BIGGAR LITTLE FESTIVAL OPEN STAGESUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1)1pm (5pm), Free entry Don’t miss a trip to the Corn Exchange on Biggar Day Out where the best of local talent will be waiting to entertain you for free.

PENCIL DRAWING WORKSHOPS WITH KAY SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERSabhal Mor Art Studio, Roberton, Biggar, ML12 6RS (22)1.30pm (4.30pm)£40 (includes all materials and refreshments)Suitable for age 16+ years(Places are limited so please book)PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN ARTS, CRAFTS & WORKSHOPS SECTION

EARTHWARE POTTERY CLAY WORK-SHOPS (2)SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER4 Baird Way, Biggar, ML12 6ZB (16)2pm (5pm), £40Suitable for age 16+ years(Places are limited so please book)PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN ARTS, CRAFTS & WORKSHOPS SECTION

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LOUISE DODDS QUARTET SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Gillespie Centre (2), 7pm (9pm), £11Join Scottish jazz vocalist Louise Dodds as she brings her show to the Biggar Little Festival for the first time. Louise, who hails from Edinburgh, and has enjoyed an illustrious, international career, will be backed by a band made up of some of the country’s finest musicians. Expect variety, warmth and passion as well as heartfelt story-telling from one of Scotland’s finest jazz artists. “Her charm ensures a delivery that is sincere, and allows her musicality to reinforce her performance which is at all times genuine, demonstrating depth and warmth in spadefuls” Linley Hamilton, BBC Radio Ulster

BATTLE TUNES & BALLADS BY DROUTHY NEEBORS SUNDAY 20 OCTOBERSt Mary’s Hall (8), 7pm (8.30pm) £11A night of musical mayhem and guaranteed laughs, full of Scottish and Irish traditional music played with blood curdling aggression and attitude, to soulful melodic expression, and everything in between. Humour and audience participation are key to Drouthy Neebors performances! Tickets available from BLF and Drouthy Neebors 07706964210 drouthyneebors1@gmail.com

STORYTRAIL – THE BIGGAR LITTLE GIANTS SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, departs from Atkinson-Pryce Books (10), 2.00pm (2.40pm), FreeWhere do all these Giants come from? Unravel the mysteries of the Storyteller and find the answers to the Biggar Little Giants. Have fun with us and take part in this magical mystery tour. It’s specially tailored for accompanied preschool and infant primary school children. Audience participation is required!!!

BIGGAR LITTLE ORCHESTRA SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Loaningdale Music & Arts Centre, Carwood Road, Biggar, ML12 6LX (20), 7pm (9pm)Adults £7 Children £2A chance for all the family to come and enjoy live orchestral music with some of the world’s most beautiful music performed by Biggar’s very own orchestra.Kindly sponsored by SSE Clyde Wind Farm

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BASIC BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP (1) SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, Biggar Library (12), 1pm (3.30pm), £26.50Suitable for age 14+ yearsJapanese Stab Bound notebooks. Bookbinding is a great skill that appeals to everyone and can be transferred to many other crafts! In this workshop, learn how to make your own set of beautiful three notelets, using simple traditional book binding tools and techniques.All materials provided. Suitable for beginners, no previous experience needed. (Places are limited so please book)

EARTHWARE POTTERY CLAY WORKSHOPS (1) SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, 4 Baird Way, Biggar, ML12 6ZB (16) 2pm (5pm), £40 Suitable for 16+ yearsHand build a marbled clay dish. Using a blend of coloured clays to make a large dish, or platter, creating your own, one of a kind marbled clay earthenware dish. Home baking, teas and coffees supplied.Earthware will be running 2 clay workshops – please see page (40) for other workshop details.Places limited to 6. To book a place contact Viv Newton on 07951500572 or email: earthware.biggar@gmail.com

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STONE CARVING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, Beechwood, Rachan, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HH (21)10am (4pm), £85 (includes all materials, teas, coffees and home baking) Suitable for age 16+ years“Felt like a spa day for my brain!” Stone carving is engaging, fun, challenging and therapeutic! This one day workshop introduces participants to stone carving techniques using hand tools. The workshop is held in a warm, well equipped studio near Broughton. No experience necessary. (Directions - Pass south through Broughton Village on the A701. About a mile past the village turn left on the B712 signposted to Peebles. After ½ mile come to two stone gate posts on the left. Turn in here. Continue down track. We are the last (ivy covered) house on the left before the gate at the end of the track)(Places are limited so please book) To book a place contact Susheila on 01899 830443 / 07760202003 or email: susheila@rachan.co.uk www.rachan.co.uk

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EARTHWARE POTTERY CLAY WORKSHOPS (2) SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, 4 Baird Way. Biggar. ML12 6ZB (16), 2pm (5pm), £40Suitable for 16+ years Clay flower bouquet. Create a cluster of colourful and ever cheery flowers made from paper clay. A light coloured and lightweight clay perfect for embellishing with design and pattern using coloured slips and oxides. Home baking, teas and coffees supplied.Earthware will be running 2 clay workshops – please see page (39) for other workshop details.Places limited to 6. To book a place contact Viv Newton on 07951500572 or email: earthware.biggar@gmail.com

PENCIL DRAWING WORKSHOPS WITH KAY SUNDAY 20 & WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBERSabhal Mor Art Studio, Roberton, Biggar, ML12 6RS. (22)1.30pm (4.30pm) (Sun 20)9.30am (12.30pm) (Wed 23 Morning Workshop)1.30pm (4.30pm) (Wed 23 Afternoon Workshop)£40 (includes all materials and refreshments)Suitable for 16+ yearsFollowing the success of last year’s Pencil Drawing Workshops, Kay is arranging a number of 3hr workshops suitable for all ages and abilities. This is your chance to come along and learn, or refresh, your pencil drawing skills in her fun and informal studio.Advance booking is essential as spaces are limited. To book a place contact Kay Booton on 07814258495 or e-mail sabhalmorarts@gmail.com Follow on Facebook or Instagram. Just search for Sabhal Mor Arts.

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FREE MOTION MACHINE EMBROIDERY - POP UP SHOP SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Biggar Stitches (9), 11am (4pm), FreePLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN BIGGAR DAY OUT SECTION

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MOSAIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Beechwood, Rachan, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HH (21)10am (4pm), £75 (includes all materials, teas, coffees and home baking)Suitable for age 16+ yearsThis workshop led by Susheila at her studio at Rachan, introduces participants to direct or indirect method mosaic making (participants choose). Simple designs look stunning when made in glass or ceramic mosaic.(Directions - Pass south through Broughton Village on the A701. About a mile past the village turn left on the B712 signposted to Peebles. After ½ mile come to two stone gate posts on the left. Turn in here. Continue down track. We are the last (ivy covered) house on the left before the gate at the end of the track)(Places are limited so please book)To book a place contact Susheila on 01899 830443 / 07760202003 or email: susheila@rachan.co.uk www.rachan.co.uk

DANCING LIGHT GALLERY & BONHAM’S CONTEMPORARY ART AUCTION FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, Dancing Light Gallery, Whitmuir, Near Lamancha, EH46 7BB. (24)6pm (auction starts at 7pm sharp), £8A contemporary art auction offering work by local and national artists including paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery. Many pieces without reserves. An enjoyable evening with a difference. Welcome drink and canapes (by AtlanticOrganic in the Whitmuir Restaurant) included in the price.Tickets available from BLF and Dancing Light Gallery on 01968 660200 www.dancinglightgallery.co.uk info@dancinglightgallery.co.uk

BASIC BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP (2) SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Biggar Library (12), 1pm (3.30pm), £31.00Suitable for age 14+ yearsMake your own travel journal or sketchbook.In this workshop, local bookbinder, Beth, will teach you to make your own journal or sketchbook using traditional bookbinding techniques.This style of journal makes a great portable notebook and is a great way to learn about bookbinding. You will leave with a beautiful leather notebook with decorative papers and exposed stitching on the spine. The techniques used are easily transferable to home and means you can make as many as you want once you have mastered this class.All materials provided. (Places are limited so please book)

MORAG HOOD WORKSHOP SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER, Biggar Library (12), 2pm (3.30pm), Free (but ticketed)Suitable for 3+ yearsPLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN FOR THE KIDS SECTION

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Food & DrinkDURING THE FESTIVAL, TAKE THE CHANCE TO VISIT THE MANY RESTAURANTS, PUBS AND CAFES IN BIGGAR. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

PICK ‘N’ MIX SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER TO TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER Taj Mahal, 101 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL (14)Sunday 5pm to 9pmMonday & Tuesday 4.30pm to 9pmWe will be offering those dining with us an opportunity to try authentic homemade meals. A Choice of 2 menus and without restrictions on courses! You can pick a starter from the A La Carte menu and main from our special authentic menu or vice versa. Booking is strongly advised. We look forward to serving you!To book please contact Taj Mahal 01899 220801 www.tajmahal-biggar.co.uk

TAJTASTIC TREATS WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER Taj Mahal, 101 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL (14) 6.30pm £29.95 per personIt’s back, and for one night only, the ladies of the family will be preparing unique dishes that will leave your taste buds tantalised. Wednesday 23 October 2019 a 5 course meal will be served.

This will be buffet style, served to you, so you can eat as much as you like. 15! Yes that’s right, 15 different tastes from Punjab to feast on, but not only that, Abed our multi Award Winning Maitre d’, will start the night off by explaining the origins of the food and maybe telling a joke or two! Book your spaces now and enjoy the delights that will be on offer.To book please contact Taj Mahal 01899 220801 www.tajmahal-biggar.co.uk

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KATLANTICORGANIC MOROCCAN SUPPER CLUB WITH GNAWA TRANCE FUSION FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER AtlanticOrganic at Whitmuir, Whitmuir Farm, Lamancha, EH46 7BB (24)6.30pm to 10.30pm £29 (includes 3-course menu and live music concert)Suitable for 18+ years

A special Moroccan edition of the monthly AtlanticOrganic Supper Club at Whitmuir, featuring special guests Omar Afif and Gnawa Trance Fusion.

AtlanticOrganic offer a menu of fantastic seasonal, organic and local produce in exciting and innovative flavour combinations. Omar Afif and Gnawa Trance Fusion cook up a blend of traditional Moroccan gnawa music from Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast with ingredients from a broad range of global musical styles including Sufis spiritual music, Afrobeat and jazz. This event promises to bring the sounds and flavours of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic to delight your ears and your taste buds!

THE LOCAL LARDER FRIDAY 25, SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER The Scrib Tree, 1-3 Colliers Court, Douglas, Lanark, ML11 ORX (23), 12pm to 6pmFree entry This celebration of local and regional produce will showcase the quality food and drink offering available from this charming coffee shop and delicatessen located in the heart of the historic village of Douglas.

Join us for a tasting tour of our food and drink favourites, indulge in a few cocktails or enjoy a light lunch in our cafe.

Visitors will also be able to visit the Open Studio of our neighbour, Carol Taylor, whose work will be hung in The Scrib Tree for the duration of the Festival and throughout October.

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BIGGAR SUPPORTS FAIRTRADE SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, Various Shops, High Street, Biggar Variable Shop Opening Hours. Free entryThere will be a variety of artwork which will be displayed along the High Street, based around the theme of Fairtrade by Biggar Primary School and Nursery classes in association with Biggar High School.

NEW OIL PAINTINGS BY CAROL TAYLOR MA RCA TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER TO THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER , The Scrib Tree, 1 Colliers Court, Douglas ML11 ORX (23) Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. Friday supper club by reservation. Last orders 8.30pm. Free entry. An exhibition of new original oil paintings inspired by the beautiful local landscape of Douglas and Angus Estate. Carol is a former lecturer & graduate of Edinburgh College of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. Her painting Studio & Gallery is adjacent to the Scrib Tree and is also open during the BLF Open Studios Trail, where you can browse through a variety of her recent artwork.

The Scrib Tree offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can view the exhibition while enjoying a dining experience from breakfast through lunch and on Friday evenings, a “Supper Club”.

“DRESS TO IMPRESS”; FROM FUNCTIONAL TO FABULOUS! SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER, Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum (4)10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, 1pm to 4pm SundayExhibition Free. Normal admission to MuseumThis exhibition showcases a range of 19th century and 20th century fashions from the museum’s costume collection. It explores the evolution of fashion in the past two centuries in an historical, social and cultural context..

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - ENDURING LOVE THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, Merry + Bright, 33-35 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DA (18) 10am to 5pm daily. Free entry.A photography exhibition celebrating the partnerships of twenty local couples who have a combined married life of over five hundred years. Enduring Love shares their stories of falling in love and staying in love through thick and thin.

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FESTIVAL EXHIBITION THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER, Dancing Light Gallery, Whitmuir, Near Lamancha, EH46 7BB (24), 10am to 5pm 7days a week. Free entry.A contemporary art exhibition to celebrate the Biggar Little Festival showcasing work by Christopher Nugent, Christina Woodrow, Jenny Handley, Claire Blyth, Juliette Scott, David Holmes, Jo Verity, Sheena Spacey, Becca Macdonald and many more. Wine Reception both afternoons of 26th & 27th to celebrate the OPEN STUDIOS TRAIL. We look forward to welcoming you!

MADAINN ART GROUP THURSDAY 17 TO SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Biggar Corn Exchange (1) Times will vary according to Corn Exchange Opening hours. Free entry.We are a group of contemporary artists, meeting to paint in a variety of styles using mixed media and assorted techniques. Our inspiration comes from years of formal tuition and attendance, both full and part time, at various art schools.We are passionate about our work, enjoying pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to express our vision. Our work includes still life, life drawing, landscapes and abstracts, focusing on colour, tone and form. We exhibit widely.

BIGGAR CAMERA CLUB PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONSATURDAY 19 AND SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Biggar Youth Project, Clydesdale Close, South Back Road, (15) 11am to 4pm. Free entry.Exhibition of Photographs by members of Biggar Camera Club.

MEDWYN ART EXHIBITION SATURDAY 19 AND SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, British Legion Hall, South Back Road, Biggar (13) 10am to 4pm. Free entry.Free Exhibition of work from fine art to fractured and everything in between by the members of the group.

BIGGAR ART GROUP EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, Biggar Municipal Hall (Upstairs) (3), 11.30am to 4pm. Free entry. A variety of works in mixed media produced by members of the Art Group demonstrating their differing artistic styles.

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Venues in Biggar1 Biggar Corn Exchange 2 Gillespie Centre & Festival Box Office 3 Municipal Hall4 Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum5 Biggar Kirk6 Elphinstone Hotel7 The Crown Inn8 St Mary’s Hall9 Biggar Stitches10 Atkinson – Pryce Bookshop11 Biggar Puppet Theatre12 Biggar High School & Library13 British Legion Hall14 Taj Mahal15 Biggar Youth Project16 Earthware Pottery, 4 Baird Way, Biggar17 Arcadia Music Cafe18. Merry + Bright19. Biggar Gasworks Museum20. Loaningdale Music & Arts Centre, Carwood Road, Biggar, ML12 6LX

BLF Main VenuesPost-Festival Events

THE DUKES OF UKE: A UKE FOR ALL SEASONS FRIDAY 8 AND SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER, Corn Exchange (1), 7.30pm (10pm), £11PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN MUSIC SECTION.

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THE CONCERT FOR BROWNSBANK 2019 WITH SCOTS MAKAR JACKIE KAY FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER, Biggar Corn Exchange (1) 7.30pm (10pm), £16MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank Trust is delighted to present Scots Makar JACKIE KAY at this year’s Concert for Brownsbank. Included in the evening is the premiere of a new film by filmmaker Carolyn Scott which features first Brownsbank Fellow, author JAMES ROBERTSON at the cottage talking about his time there. Add into the mix readings of MacDiarmid’s work by Biggar High School students plus guest musicians and this promises to be a superb evening of mixed media.Brownsbank Cottage at Candymill was the home of poet Hugh MacDiarmid, a significant Scottish cultural figure of the 20th Century. All profits from the event will go to securing MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank for present and future generations.

This event is a fundraiser for MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank, Scottish Charity SC045987. To book please contact BLF or Atkinson-Pryce Books (cash only acceptable at Atkinson-Pryce Books)

A. Carol Taylor, DouglasB. Patricia West & Karen Kelly, LanarkC. Christine Brown & Veronica Liddell, LanarkD. Clyde Valley Picture Framing, ThankertonE. Jacqui Kilburn & Neil Ghani, BiggarF. The Old School, StoboG. Owen Butler, BroughtonH. Earthware Pottery, BiggarI. Pamela Dawson Taylor, BiggarJ. Biggar Glass Works, BiggarK. Ken & Moira Russell, BiggarL. The Camel’s Cap, BiggarM. Waterhead Crafts, CoulterN. Sarah Dawnay, SymingtonO. Mansefield Arts and Crafts, SymingtonP. Biggar Botanical Art Group, SymingtonQ. Sabhal Mor Arts, RobertonR. Wild and Wooly – Poppy Browne, RobertonS. Ladygill Arts and Crafts, RobertonT. Drakelaw Pottery, Crawfordjohn

Open Studios – Please see separate Open Studios Artists Trail leaflet

Venues outside Biggar21. Beechwood, Rachan by Broughton22. Sabhal Mor Art Studio, Roberton23. The Scrib Tree, Douglas24. Dancing Light Gallery, Lamancha25. Biggar Little Quarry, Langlees Road, Biggar ML12 6NP

BIGGAR BABIES TODDLERS & PLAYGROUP – MASK MAKING & HALLOWEEN GAMES TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 9.30 – 11.30am, £3.50PLEASE SEE DETAILS LISTED IN FOR THE CHILDREN SECTION

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- Frances Reid accepting her winning Raffle Prize from Barbara Duffner (BLF Trustee)

- Look out for this year’s Raffle Prize 2019!