Find out by attending LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY!
8-Week Course Starting Wed. 16th January, 10.30-12.30
East Lothian Works, Lodge Street, Haddington
Following on from the 700th Anniversary of Haddington becoming a Royal Burgh, this 8-week course will focus on the basic sources and methods for learning about the local and family histories of towns in the Lothians (or farther afield depending on students’ interests). Participants will receive practical information and advice to assist them in identifying, locating and interpreting a variety of sources and then using the information in them to explore the histories and families of their chosen places and periods of time.
Content:
Classroom presentations will be illustrated with slides and handouts and will cover sources found on Internet websites, CDs and microfilms, as well as in more traditional photographic, printed and manuscript material. By the end of the course students should be able to:
(1) Utilise computers to access and navigate local and family history websites;
(2) Identify, locate and interpret basic sources for compiling local and family histories;
(3) Input information from those sources into software packages to produce a brief history of a particular place of interest during a specified period of time, including:
• Families who resided there and their occupations, businesses, trades and professions
• Institutions and organisations (churches, schools, government, hospitals, societies &c.)
• Events that influenced at least some of the above (plagues, natural disasters, WW1 &c.)
Class Visits:
Students will visit The John Gray Centre (local history; archives; museum), Haddington.
How to Enrol in East Lothian Council Adult Education Courses:
• Online through the link below
• In person (by appointment) at East Lothian Works, 9-11 Lodge Street, Haddington
• If you have questions or wish to enroll by phone, please contact 01620 827262
Full course descriptions and enrolment details can be found in the Adult Learning in East Lothian brochure on www.eastlothian.gov.uk
We are delighted to present another full, varied, and tantalising series of concerts in the comfortable and intimate
setting of Haddington’s Georgian Town House. This year we offer seven concerts in our winter season, performed by exciting young musicians from the UK and Europe, all making their mark on the international concert stage. As usual, refreshments will be served at the interval. The atmospehre is relaxed, the music compelling. We invite you to join us for another terrific season of MUSIC CLOSE UP.
Palisander - recorder quartet - ‘Journey To The New World’
Inspired by Renaissance exploration and discovery, this vibrant ensemble will embark on a musical journey spanning more than 500 years, from Thomas Tallis to Vaughan Williams, performing largely from memory on recorders up to six-feet tall!
TICKETS FROM KESLEY’S BOOK SHOP - 01620826725 - AND AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN. SEATS WILL BE HELD FOR SUBSCRIBERS UNTIL 10 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN
Stock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreSarah Beth Briggs - piano
“an artist of extraordinary magnetism” Daily Telegraph
Following the huge international success of Sarah’s Gál-Mozart concerto disc, she will play a short piece by the Austrian-Scottish composer as part of her very generous programme.
J.S. BACH: Italian Concerto, BWV971
MOZART: Piano Sonata No.12 in F major, K.332
BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No.27 in E minor, Op.90
HANS GÁL: Sonatina, Op.58 No.2
RAVEL: Sonatine
BRAHMS: Four Pieces for Piano, Op.119
TICKETS FROM KESLEY’S BOOK SHOP - 01620826725 - AND AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN. SEATS WILL BE HELD FOR SUBSCRIBERS UNTIL 10 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN
Stock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreKammerphilarmonie Europa
with Kirill Gusarov trumpet · Michel Gershwin violin
This marvellous German-based group returns with another sensational programme of works for chamber ensemble.
VIVALDI: Concerto in G minor, F.XI. No.21
ALBINONI: Concerto Saint Marc in E flat major, for trumpet and orchestra
J.S. BACH: Violin Concerto in E major, BWV1042
SUK: Serenade for Strings, Op.6
ALBINONI: Adagio in G minor for string orchestra
NIELSEN: Little Suite for Strings, Op.1
TICKETS FROM KESLEY’S BOOK SHOP - 01620826725 - AND AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN. SEATS WILL BE HELD FOR SUBSCRIBERS UNTIL 10 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN
Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to The Corn Exchange!
The tour promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.
Les McKeown returns to the Corn Exchange for a TWO NIGHT STINT, bringing back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many more as well as introducing new songs from the upcoming new Bay City Rollers album. The current Legendary Bay City Rollers bring a new energy to all the classic hits.
Tickets £23.50 from East Coast FM in Haddington, or Ticket Scotland (see the link below)
Stock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreLes is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to The Corn Exchange!
The tour promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.
Les McKeown returns to the Corn Exchange for a TWO NIGHT STINT, bringing back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many more as well as introducing new songs from the upcoming new Bay City Rollers album. The current Legendary Bay City Rollers bring a new energy to all the classic hits.
Tickets £23.50 from East Coast FM in Haddington, or Ticket Scotland (see the link below)
The Season Finale to another full, varied, and tantalising series of concerts in the comfortable and intimate setting of Haddington’s Georgian Town House - Mr McFall's Chamber - “adventurous programming ... razor-sharp performance.” - Music Web International
MOZART: Piano Quartet in G minor
MENDELSSOHN: Piano Sextet in D, Op.110
PIAZZOLLA: Adios Nonino / Michelangelo 70, and more!
Let your hair down with the McFalls and prepare to be swept off your feet as we celebrate the end of our season with a bang – and a glass of bubbly!
TICKETS FROM KESLEY’S BOOK SHOP - 01620826725 - AND AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN. SEATS WILL BE HELD FOR SUBSCRIBERS UNTIL 10 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS BEGIN
Stock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreScotland's National Airshow at East Fortune Airfield. Its a spectacular day out for everyone. Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities, fairground rides and a chance to chat to pilots and explore the hangers.
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The air display will feature aircraft old and new, with fantastic formation and single flying, from international and United Kingdom based teams.
We have a whole day of on the ground activities where you can meet pilots and crews, explore one of Europe's best collection of aircraft and take part in aviation-themed and family activities.
Stock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreStock up your larder and freezer and support local producers! The friendly atmosphere, the tantalising smells of barbeque cooking, the aroma of fresh bread and home-baking, the tasty samples, guest stalls and the availability of recipe leaflets and first hand advice all add to the success of the Haddington Farmers’ Market.
View moreChristmas is coming!
Our Christmas market takes place in Haddington's Court Street on Saturday 21st December from 9am-1pm.
Come and join the Christmas cheer and get the very best quality and good old fashioned tasty produce to make your Christmas extra special.
Mulled wine and mince pies will be on offer to tempt you.