The Border Gaitherin

Coldstream 2008 - The Border Gaitherin
Traditional Music weekend.
Friday 30th May, Saturday 31st May, Sunday 1st June, 2008
Contact border.gaitherin@zen.co.uk     01573 224920 (evenings and weekends only)

Coldstream - Scottish Borders

The Border Gaitherin Coldstream 2008, focuses on providing a range of traditional instrumental and song workshops featuring internationally renowned artists as both tutors and performers.
Blend this with its reputation as a very friendly event, with something for all the family, in the beautiful surroundings of Coldstream, and you have a recipe for a great weekend.

PROGRAMME, 2008

Friday May 30th, 2008
Youth Showcase Concert
in Coldstream Community Hall
7.00pm
Pub Sessions

Saturday May 31st, 2008
9am -10am Workshop Registration at Coldstream Primary School
10am -12noon Instrumental and song workshops Coldstream Primary School
1.00 – 2.30 Lunchtime Concert with 'Absolutely Legless' Irish Dance Show Coldstream Community Centre
3.00 – 5.00 Afternoon Workshops – Coldstream Primary School
8.00 -11.30 Grand Family Ceilidh – Coldstream Community Centre - licensed
Pub Sessions – venues in the town.

Sunday June 1st, 2008
10am -12noon Instrumental and song workshops Coldstream Primary School
1.00 – 2.30 Lunchtime Concert and Lunchtime Talk by Liz Doherty on Cape Breton Fiddle
Pub Sessions 12- 2.30
2.30-4.15 Afternoon Workshops – Coldstream Primary School
4.30-5.00 ‘Gaitherin’ Together - Coldstream Primary School Hall

5.00- 5.45 Surprise Free Concert with Catriona Macdonald's final year students from Newcastle University Traditional Music Course. Coldstream Primary School Hall.

5.00-7.00 Pub Sessions - venues in the town.
6.45- 7.30 Coldstream Pipe Band Outdoors at the Community Centre
8.00-10.30 Concert – with all the tutors Coldstream Community Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm. Book your tickets early.

Pre-booked workshop, concert and ceilidh, tickets can be collected from the ticket desk at Coldstream Primary School on Saturday 31st May, 2008, or any time during weekend. Information and tickets for the Concerts and Ceilidh will be available from the Coldstream Community Centre, but registration for workshops takes place at the school.

Booking Concert & Ceilidh Tickets in advance
Use the booking form even if you are not participating in workshops and just want Concert, or Ceilidh Tickets.

Cheques payable to - The Border Gaitherin, Post to:-
The Border Gaitherin, 15 Inch Park, Kelso TD5 7EQ

From Thursday 1st May Concert and Ceilidh Tickets, and 'Absolutely Legless' tickets available at Clark's (previously Moffat's) Newsagents, Main Street, Coldstream.

If you've been before, you'll know the score, if this is your first time, you'll be back for more !

2008 Artistes and workshop leaders will include:-
Liz Doherty, fiddle (below), Lori Watson (fiddle), Desi Wilkinson (flute), Mairi Campbell (song), Innes Watson (guitar), Susie Kelly (song), Junior Davey (bodhran), Lillias Kinsman Blake (flute/whistle/mixed instruments) Dianne Newman (Irish Step Dance), Graham Dolan (guitar), Carly Blain, Rachel Cross and more..

Liz Doherty	Desi Wilkinson
Absolutely Legless - Amazing Irish Dance Show
Lori Watson	Junior Davey
Mairi Campbell	Lillias Kinsman Blake

Liz Marroni & Sandy Watson on Radio Borders
'Sunday Getherin' programme with Karin Ingram.
Sunday May 11th 8pm - 9pm

2008 will be the eighth year of The Border Gaitherin, Coldstream. Click on the link for our gallery to see what goes on at the Gaitherin then reach for your diary and note the dates.

Coldstream
Where is Coldstream? - Location in the UK TD12 4NT Street Map of Coldstream with Gaitherin venues.

Click here to find out more about the Historic Town of Coldstream and its beautiful surroundings.

Historic Coldstream is a perfect setting for this event – halfway between Edinburgh and Newcastle, right on the Border, on the banks of the magnificent Tweed, in sight of the wild Cheviot Hills, surrounded by historic places such as Kelso Abbey, Norham Castle, Flodden Field, and by stately homes such as Manderston, Paxton and Floors, a place to walk in (the Tweedside paths or the Hirsel with its rhododendron woods), fish in, paint in (Turner was inspired to paint some of his finest paintings here), cycle in (a warren of tiny country roads) or just explore, relax and enjoy - Or energise yourself with our selection of events !

There's something for all the Family at The Hirsel Country Park

Need a Ceilidh Band ? - Weddings, Functions, Private Parties, Dances, Events.
The Clarty Cloot Ceilidh Band plays music that is rhythmic, committed and enthusiastic – for dancing and fun. The band’s signature is the singing sound of fiddles. Add to that the flowing air of flute and whistle and back it up with the rhythm and fill of guitar and bouzouki. Plus great dance callers to help you along! www.clartycloot.co.uk

Click here for other Scottish Borders Music Festival dates in 2008

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STOP PRESS - 't'-shirts still available

We have a small number of unique 'Border Gaitherin' 't'-shirts available. Medium and Large sizes only. Distinctive photo either on the front or back. Send £9.90 payable to The Border Gaitherin, 15, Inch Park, Kelso, TD57EQ, and your address for postage.