The Eastgate - w/c 1 August 2008

1 August Friday 7.30pm
Drama
Hostage
Alone, in chains and darkness, James is a hostage of religious fundamentalists; back home, a woman struggles for his freedom. But this is 1474, when Trinitarian friars in Peebles are dedicated to redeeming captives from the Moors...

2 August Saturday 7.30pm
Music
Frank Usher And The Border Boogie Band
Frank Usher is known all over the world for his work with the singer Fish, but when he comes home he plays with his fellow rockers The Border Boogie Band. Their heady mix of hard-rockin’, smooth croonin’ and foot-stompin’ rhythms will ensure everybody has a good time.

3 August Sunday 7.30pm
Music
Twelfth Day Duo
Orcadian Catriona Price and Esther Swift from Peebles come from opposite ends of the Scottish folk scene but both are enthusiastic about incorporating as many different influences into their writing and arranging as possible and work extensively in folk, jazz and classical music through the medium of harp and fiddle.

4 – 22 August Daily
Exhibition
Faces & Spaces
A photographic mixture by Dougie Johnston of Galawater Photography. This exhibition focuses in particular on images of theatre performances, Border events and landscapes.
FREE

Tweed Valley Mountain Bike Hospitality Scheme

“Mountain bikers climb into bed in Tweed Valley”

What do Britney Spears, Spooky Wood and Blue Velvet all have in common?

If you know that they are all names of some of the sections at Glentress Mountain Bike Centre near Peebles then chances are you are one of the 200,000 bikers who visit there each year.

Glentress is reputed to be the best mountain biking course in Britain and truly delivers a world class adventure product. The Tweed Valley Tourist Consortia recognises the importance of mountain biking tourists to the area but want to encourage more of them to stay a little longer and discover the wealth of other things that this stunning area has to offer.

As a result of listening to mountain bikers and finding out exactly what they would need from accommodation, they have developed a brand new Mountain Bikers Hospitality Scheme. This is a special collection of hotels, bed and breakfasts and self catering properties which are totally geared up to providing mountain bikers with everything they need for the perfect break.

As well as offering a lovely place to stay and a wonderful bike friendly welcome they can be assured of safe lockable storage for their prized mountain bike, bike washing and maintenance area, a clothes drying room and plenty of quality high carb meals to re-fuel for the next day’s adventure.

The Tweed Valley is the first area in Scotland to provide mountain bikers with a hospitality scheme which assures them of finding accommodation which is genuinely mountain bike friendly and focussed on providing them with a world class mountain biking experience in this beautiful corner of Scotland.

To find out how to book just visit www.visittweedvalley.co.uk and look out for the sign at accommodation properties throughout the Tweed Valley.

The Eastgate - w/c 25 July 2008

25 July Friday 7.30pm
Music
Jamie's Be A Star Night
With an eager and enthusiastic following, Jamie Boyd-Russell's open mic format offers 15 minutes of fame for all you budding stars. Come along and watch these guys and gals strut their stuff to entertain and amaze you... or get up on stage yourself why don’t you?

26 July Saturday 7.30pm
Music
Strange Brew
Classic rockers Strange Brew return to the Eastgate for an evening of tunes from the likes of Cream, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy and many more. Support comes from Floozie Soo frontman Ken Barrett and Gecko 3 double bass master Paul Gilbody. An evening not to be missed by local rock fans!

27 July Sunday
Music
Jazz Masters of Funk
Colin Scougal and his nine piece band are coming to jazz up the Eastgate with their funky sounds. Swing along with the Jazz Masters of Funk as they bring you the best hits from Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Frank Sinatra, The Carpenters, Abba, Neil Diamond, Lionel Ritchie and many more.

1 August Friday 7.30pm
Drama
Hostage
Alone, in chains and darkness, James Douglas is a hostage in the hands of Muslim fundamentalists. Back in Scotland, a young woman campaigns for his release. But this is the 15th century, and Trinitarian friars at the Holy Cross in Peebles are dedicated to Redemption of the Christian captives of the Moors...
Tweed Theatre returns by popular demand with this excellent topical production written by local playwright Jenny Chapman. The show has also been booked by a venue for the Edinburgh Fringe this year.

Last minute offer from innerhaven

Don't let the wet weather or the credit crunch get you down - take advantage of our amazing July offers and enjoy a week, or a few days at innerhaven at a price that won't break the bank. With just one week left to fill in July, we're offering you and your friends these last-minute offers:

Offer 1 - 7 nights from 20th - 27th July @ £500 (instead of £600)

Offer 2 - 4 nights between 20th and 27th July @ £300 (instead of £380)

Offer 3 - 3 nights between 20th and 27th July @ £240 (instead of £300)

Remember that innerhaven sleeps 2 to 6 people in luxury, and at these rates, can

make for an extra special break in the Scottish Borders.

With space for 6 people, invite a few friends, have a BBQ, bag a few salmon, or even get in some early season practice on the course - try a round at Cardrona, or throw yourself down some of Scotland's best mountain biking trails!

innerhaven's only a stone's throw from the best that the area has to offer visitors, but with self catering holiday accommodation of such a high calibre, you would be forgiven for just relaxing with a cold beer, kicking back and watching the Leithen water tumbling past our garden. Please quote 'Summer Special' at time of booking.

The Eastgate - w/c 3 July 2008

6 July Film Sunday
Ironman (12A) 2.30pm
Robert Downey Jnr stars as wealthy industrialist Tony Stark who following an ironic accident has to build himself an armoured suit to survive and escape the clutches of terrorists. Tony Stark, a weapons designer, gains new ethics after being captured by terrorists and decides to combat the forces of evil in an armoured suit. But the suit has other advantages and Tony decides to use its technology and make an improved version to fight against evil. This is an action-packed blockbuster with outstanding special effects and great watchability that will have you on the edge of your seat. This is a film for fans of Spiderman and other superhero flicks. Heroes aren't Born. They're Built!

Leatherheads (PG) 7.30pm
Directed by and starring George Clooney this romantic comedy is set in the 1920's. Owner of a American Football team Jimmy ‘Dodge’ Connelly faces a dilemma when the new recruit he hires falls in love with his own fiancée. With its screwball comedy approach to how football changed from a no-holds-barred sport to one with strict rules...

9 July Wednesday 7.30pm
Music
Anna Massie Band
A fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo player, who also excels in flatpicking on the guitar, Anna is joined by guitarist/vocalist Jenn Butterworth and accordionist and border piper Mairearad Green. The band were named Best Folk Band at the 2006 Scots Trad Music Awards, and their energetic performances are winning them a growing fan base.

11 July Friday 7.30pm
Clairvoyant
Jenny Docherty
Jenny Docherty is a medium with a large and devoted following. Priding herself on her amazing accuracy, Jenny gives exact names of people, places, streets, relationships and occupations. Add some charisma and a touch of humour, and audiences are guaranteed to leave feeling good.

UK's First Womens Only Freeride Event: 4th and 5th October 2008

innerhaven wants Tweed Valley visitors to know all about a two day ladies mountainbike freeride event. With top level coaching and mtb displays on Saturday, there's a BBQ on the Sunday, and a fun competition for everyone to show off their newly honed freeride skills to a panel of judges - with plenty of prizes for entrants. This will all take place at Glentress Freeride Park and should be a really fun weekend with the chance to meet other budding female riders as well as learn new skills and challenge yourselves too.

There's a flyer with information, and entry forms will shortly be available from www.downhiller.co.uk or by contacting organiser Lynne Aitchison (aitchylynne@yahoo.co.uk).

If looking for accommodation during the event, just visit www.innerhaven.co.uk and quote "freeride" when making a booking enquiry to receive your discounted stay with us.

The Eastgate - w/c 26 June 2008

FRI 27 June 7.30pm
Julie Ellison
Music
Acoustyistics Ltd
A unique mix of acoustic guitar instrumentals and original songs that challenge the 'girl with guitar' stereotype. Fans of anyone from Bert Jansch to Joni Mitchell will find shades of what they like here. The swift, tight finger picking that entwines with the dark tones and an emotional edge, superb.

SAT 28 June 2.00pm
Acapella Singing Group
Workshop
With their wealth of professional teaching and training experience, as well as their musical expertise, Craig; Morgan; Robson make ideal workshop leaders for adults and youngsters alike. Their Workshops are always accessible, informative, inspiring and fun!

SAT 28 June 7.30pm
Acapella Singing Group
Music
Together, Craig; Morgan; Robson bring a new dimension to the art of a-capella singing. They weave beguiling harmonies around material from the British tradition and beyond with "an effortless range and variety unheard in folk music for many years" (Folk London). Fresh from their success in the Studio!

MON 30 June Daily until 31st July
BLACKIE AND PORTER
Exhibition
An exhibition of pictures by two local emerging photographers – Ian Porter and Andrew Blackie. Their work covers everything from landscapes to mountain-biking, and utilises styles both modern and traditional. Framed pictures in monochrome and colour will be available for purchase. Come along and be stunned by his fabulous images and compositions... "the camera isn’t as important as the eye behind it"
FREE

WED 2 JULY 7.30pm
Music
CANDIDO FABRE
SALSA OVERLOAD!! Candido Fabre is one of Cuba's leading musicians and one of the most versatile and ingenious soneros of Latin America, combining the phrasing and fire of a great salsa vocalist with the charisma and authenticity of a true artist. He and his 11-piece band have an amazing capacity to draw the audience into Salsa, Charanga, Bolero, Cha-cha and other Cuban rhythms.

www.eastgatearts.com

The Eastgate - w/c 18 June 2008

Friday 20th June 7.30pm
Music
The Beggar Girls and Fanattica!
A night of accoustic folk, gypsy and balkan frolics with The Beggar Girls and Fanattica!
The Beggar Girls are a four piece all female band from the borders, playing French, English, East European and original songs and tunes, incorporating four part harmonies with beautiful, sometimes haunting melodies on fiddle, accordion, viola, drums, whistle and voices.
Fanattica are a five piece band playing songs of Krakow cross-dressing,Greek forbidden times, chinese martial arts, baltic sea sailors, tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about polish supermarkets.Come and dance to "The Dashing White Cossack" in their ceilidh set.

Saturday 21 June 7.30pm
Fondoo
Music
Ken Barrett
The most entertaining, sophisticated and surprising mix of music in Peebles! Fondoo strive to bring you a heady combination of the chic and the cool, but always ‘in the groove’ See if the performers you voted for have been invited back to play a reprise. Check out: www.fondoo.eu

Sunday 22 June 7.30pm
Fred MacAulay
Comedy
The Daddy of comedians on the Scottish comedy circuit, a legend, star of television, radio and stage... don’t miss your chance to come and see this master at work, returning to The Eastgate for another fantastic show. Only a few seats left...

Friday 27 June 7.30pm
Julie Ellison
Music
Acoustyistics Ltd
A unique mix of acoustic guitar instrumentals and original songs that challenge the 'girl with guitar' stereotype. Fans of anyone from Bert Jansch to Joni Mitchell will find shades of what they like here. The swift, tight finger picking that entwines with the dark tones and an emotional edge, superb.

Tontine Hotel June Offer

Stay in the centre of Peebles at the Tontine Hotel this month for 2 nights (Sunday - Thursday) for only £99 per person for bed and breakfast, and dinner on the first night. Offer price based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.

The Eastgate - w/c 12 June 2008

Thursday 12 June 6pm
Kingsland Outreach
Children
Mandy Durkin
Yet again Eastgate Schools Outreach Worker Mandy Durkin has sprinkled her magic drama dust and produced a show…this time with P4 pupils of Kingsland and aptly titled "A Very Strange Day" This production has been generously funded by Friends of the Eastgate.

Friday 13 June 8pm
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Show
Adult Comedy
Afficionados of Youtube will be delighted to see the Eastgate dipping its toe into the insole of comedic genre with the Sock Show. Sidesplittingly funny! Stars of BBC Scotland “Chewing The Fat” where they spoke gaelic to hilarious effect! Making their touring debut, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre come to Peebles with their hour-long laugh a minute stage show. Be warned, this show isn’t a kids puppet show, it contains adult humour. Early booking advised.

Saturday 14 June 7.30pm
Mad About the Musicals
Music
Karen Ludmer
A whistle stop tour of some of your favourite musicals: ‘Chicago’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Phantom Of The Opera’, ‘Miss Saigon’, ‘Sunset Boulevard’, ‘Grease’, songs from shows such as ‘The Blues Brothers’, ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ and ‘West Side Story’ are funny enough to warrant a show of their own.

Friday 20th June - 7.30pm
Music
Fanattica! & The Beggar Girls
A night of accoustic folk, gypsy and balkan frolics with The Beggar Girls and Fanattica!
The Beggar Girls are a four piece all female band from the borders, playing French, English, East European and original songs and tunes, incorporating four part harmonies with beautiful, sometimes haunting melodies on fiddle, accordion, viola, drums, whistle and voices.
Fanattica are a five piece band playing songs of Krakow cross-dressing, Greek forbidden times, chinese martial arts, baltic sea sailors, tangos and balalaikas mingle with sensitive songs about Polish supermarkets. Come and dance to "The Dashing White Cossack" in their ceilidh set.