Archive for October, 2024

Winter Talk: ‘The Rise of Rhubarb’ | 10 October 2024

Speaker: Kath Hay

Millar Hall (Church Café) at Duddingston Kirk Garden, 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Free)

The introduction of rhubarb into Edinburgh by Sir Alexander Dick and links to the arrival of the printing press.

Kath Hay has worked within the publishing industry for more than 45 years, with book, periodical and newspaper publishers in London, Melbourne and Edinburgh.  She was also appointed Head of PPA Scotland – the Professional Publishers Association, a post she held for 12 years.  Currently, she is the Managing Editor of a local community magazine.

This season’s Winter Talks will take place on the first Thursday of the month from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (with the exception of January); refreshments afterwards.

The talks are free, but a donation to Dr Neil’s Garden would be welcomed. 

The Swells Cabaret Night | 2 November 2024

Duddingston Kirk Hall, 7.30pm

The Swells return for a third year to perform their latest show, ‘Love, Loss & Chemistry’ – a popular cabaret style evening of songs and stories – BYOB.

Tickets £12 (plus £1.70 booking fee) from Eventbrite

Winter Talk: ‘A Brief History of Fancy Dress’ | 7 November 2024

Speaker: Kate Stephenson

Millar Hall (Church Café) at Duddingston Kirk Garden, 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Free)

From 15th century Venetian carnivals, through the pleasure gardens of the 18th century, to the Victorian costume ball, this talk considers the history and enduring popularity of fancy dress in European society. Using original descriptions, images and guides find out who wore what and why.

This season’s Winter Talks will take place on the first Thursday of the month from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (with the exception of January); refreshments afterwards.

The talks are free, but a donation to Dr Neil’s Garden would be welcomed. 

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop | 7 & 8 December 2024

Millar Hall (Church Café) at Duddingston Kirk Garden, 12 noon to 4pm

Our annual Wreath Making Workshops will take place again this year – one on the Saturday and another on the Sunday.

The cost is £50 which includes all materials and refreshments.

To book, please email Dorothy Blacklock:
dorothy.blacklock@btinternet.com

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