Mountain Bike World Cup at Fort William

The Tweed Valley Tourist Consortium will be exhibiting at the Mountain Bike World Cup at Fort William on the 6th & 7th June 2009. Thanks to Ian at MB7 and The Clan we will have a presence at the biggest and best mountain biking event in the world. Whether your coming to see the 4x, DH, XC, Trials or just for a wander around the biking village call in and see what the Tweed Valley has to offer or just to say hello. See you there?

The Outdoors Show, Birmingham NEC, 27th - 29th March

Phew, just back from promoting Visittweedvalley at The Outdoors Show at the NEC in Birmingham where Scotland’s mountain bike display team, ‘The Clan’ who, along with the help of some of the TVTC members built a mini Glentress with a brilliant ‘have-a-go area’ and a fantastic trials show.

The Outdoors Show covers everything from walking, canoeing, golf and fishing to biking and climbing. Upwards of 30,000 people were there to have a go at some of the activities, shop at the many outlets or to find out more about all the outdoor activities and where best to go, The Tweed Valley we hope!!

As part of the bike arena the TVTC setup a fantastic stand to promote the Tweed Valley and display all the excellent activities and accommodation within the valley.

From early on the Friday to late on the Sunday the stand was busy with enthusiasts, families, groups and clubs all wanting to know more about the Tweed Valley and what was on offer and when to visit. From the response on the stand it certainly looks as though lots people are heading this way to enjoy the best of what the Tweed Valley has to offer.

Kailzie Gardens Osprey Update

New for 2009 - larger live screens, new species on camera including nesting Herons, new wildlife displays and the School Holiday Nature Club for children on Wednesdays afternoons 1-4pm, which offers crafts, games and hands-on fun. Free for Kids – no Booking required.

2009 dates: Open Monday 6th April, closes 31st August. Open 10am- 5pm daily.
Cost £1 per adult, children free but MUST be accompanied.
Large groups and school visits etc also catered for: please contact the Osprey Centre Officer for details: Emma Rawling phone 07530310376 or email tweedvalleyospreys@yahoo.co.uk

The Eastgate Theatre - w/c 23 April 2009

23-24 & 26 April, Thursday & Friday 7.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Drama
'Allo'Allo
Tweed Theatre is proud to present 'Allo, 'Allo based on the famous TV series and written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. This hilarious play features René Artois, a café owner in Nazi-occupied France, whose efforts to appease a range of opposing factions, without being killed, provides great entertainment. Good moaning - don't miss it!

Tuesday 28th April 7.30pm
Lecture
Plants, Peaks and Passes in the Karakoram
Dave Binns, photographer and plant collector, shares another exploration of wild places. This time the mountains at the Western end of the Greater Himalaya: Nanga Parbat, Kara Karakoram and the Hindu Kush. In aid of the Eastgate sponsored by Cabbage Hall Woodwork.

Thursday 30th April 7.30pm
Music
Rumba Caliente
Rumba Caliente is one of the UK's most exciting salsa-soul groups, combining musicians from the heartlands of salsa (Venezuela, Cuba and New York) with some of Scotland's most exciting jazz and world music players. The group effortlessly moves from salsa to soul, latin-jazz to funk, raga to rumba and back to salsa again. The group have built a fantastic reputation for thrilling live shows, playing the Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Cork Jazz festivals and have appeared live in session on Radio Scotland, and Radio 3's "World Root's" show.

Friday 1st May 7.30pm
Drama
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story has enthralled and fascinated the world for more than a hundred years. Perhaps because a Mr Hyde lurks deep within us all, watching…and waiting... 'A truly remarkable piece of drama... intriguing and thought-provoking', presented by Isosceles and directed by Jim Dunk. Jim has worked in teaching and spent 24 years as a professional actor, theatre director and more latterly a writer, working in theatre, television, film and radio.

The Eastgate Theatre - w/c 16 April 2009

Thursday 16th April 7.30pm
Music
Cabaret Baby
An international group of outstanding musicians drawn from classical, improvised, electronic, and rock backgrounds enter new territory with Cabaret Baby. They mix an ultra-resourceful nine-piece instrumental line up with live electronics and DJ sets. 'An irreverent stronk that sounds somewhere between the Happy End, The Threepenny Opera and Guys and Dolls.' (The Herald)
NB this show has unallocated seating

Saturday 18th April 7.30pm
Music
DAIMH
This exciting combination of musicians fuse together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs, which knows no boundaries.

Sunday 19th April
Film
Hotel for Dogs (U) 2.30pm
Two orphans set up a Shangri-La for dogs in an old abandoned hotel - much to the annoyance of the local authority dog catcher and the police.
Revolutionary Road (15) 7.30pm
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

20 April - 2 May
Exhibition
Himalayan Journey
An exhibition of photographs taken in Nepal and Pakistan by local horticulturist Dave Binns; images include several of the highest mountains in the world, high alpine plants and portraits.
Don't miss Dave's talk about his travels on Tuesday 28th April at 7.30pm.

23-24 & 26 April, Thursday & Friday 7.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Drama
'Allo'Allo
Tweed Theatre is proud to present 'Allo, 'Allo based on the famous TV series and written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. This hilarious play features René Artois, a café owner in Nazi-occupied France, whose efforts to appease a range of opposing factions, without being killed, provides great entertainment. Good moaning - don't miss it!