Arts & Entertainment
Celebrating crime month
To celebrate Crime Month, Lin Anderson, Caro Ramsay and Aline Templeton will be appearing at Arbroath Library for an evening panel discussion of Scottish crime writing and their own characters and novels on Friday, June 7, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Ken McClure attends Angus reading group
Brechin book-lovers are invited to the third annual Reading Group Day in Angus, at Carnoustie Library on Saturday (June 1) from 2 to 3.30 p.m.
Be Inspired in Glenesk
Local charity Angus Arts is all set to head out of doors over the coming months in a new project that aims to help people Be Inspired in Glenesk (BIG).
Local artists to take part in Angus Open Studios event
The third Angus Open Studios begins this week, running from Thursday (May 23) to Monday (May 27), showcasing the work of 60 artists.
Hay drop in day for Town House Museum
Brechin Town House Museum will be home to some photographic gems for one day with they jointly host a Kenneth M Hay Drop-in Day with Angus Archives.
Angus Schools Rock fest tickets go on sale
Tickets go on sale today (May 20) for this year’s Angus Schools Rock Fest.
Library corner
At last the weather is starting to improve and gardeners can start to brave it outside and make a start, writes Brechin library’s Katy Hardie. Whether you are a vegetable, borders, pots and basket or organic gardener Brechin Library has a wide selection of gardening books to accommodate all types.
Good start for pipe band
The City of Brechin PipeBand travelled to Kinross on Sataturday, May 11, to take part in the Dundee, Perth and Angus competition.
European contest for local pipe band
Members of the City of Brechin Pipe Band are busy practicing for the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres in June.
Polish artwork
THE STRONG connections between Scottish and Polish cultures is being celebrated at an art exhibition which will run this month at Kinblethmont Gallery, near Arbroath.
Artists open studios
THE COUNTDOWN is on in earnest for the third Angus Open Studios event, which runs from Thursday, May 23, to Monday, May 27.
Make your Big Lunch waste free
Participants in The Big Lunch 2012 are being urged by Zero Waste Scotland to plan a zero waste lunch on Sunday, June 2.
Poet John Clarke
ONE OF Britain’s best loved and most important poets and performers is set to perform at the Gardyne Theatre on Sunday, May 19, at 7.30 p.m.
Johnny’s Dundee debut as Elvis
THE WHITEHALL Theatre in Dundee is set to be ‘All Shook Up’ when World Cup Champion Tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis, rolls into town with ‘The Absolute Elvis Show’.
Airing dirty laundry
FOLLOWING two previous sell-out tours of the UK and the release of his debut stand-up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live, the man himself will perform at the Caird Hall, Dundee on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 p.m.
Artists in residence
HOSPITALFIELD Arts has announced details of its summer residency programme for 2013.
Brechin to see return of The Big Lunch
Last year’s Big Jubilee Lunch proved to be so popular that Gardner Memorial Church have decided to organise another, to take place this year on Sunday, June 2.
Brechiners create bunting to decorate city’s centre
A GROUP of Brechiners are showing that it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still help your community.
Classical treat at Ruthven Festival
WITH THE publication of the programme for next month’s Ruthven Music Festival, it appears local classical music fans are in for a treat over the weekend of June 7 to 9.
Combined set from folk club favourites
THE COALTOWN Daisies and Gary Anderson will be the guests at the Montrose Folk Club in the Links Hotel, Montrose this Friday.
Art @ The Mechanics’ ends this week
Brechin’s Mechanics’ Institute is once again playing host to an art exhibition featuring local artists and artists from the surrounding area.
Love Letters at the Rep
LOVE Letters maps a 50 year relationship between impulsive, rebellious Melissa Gardner and dependable, staid Andrew Makepeace Ladd.
World labyrinth day at The Burn
WORLD Labyrinth Day is set to be celebrated at The Burn in Edzell, as participants gather to walk the Baltic labyrinth.
Brechin Music Fest’s progress
With Brechin Music Fest getting closer, community councillor Wendy Coutts updated The Brechin and District Community Council about the progress made for festival, which takes place on August 30 and 31.
Bookbug celebrations
Brechin library will take part in the annual Bookbug Week celebrations with a special event that will take place on Tuesday, May 21.
Spellbinding triple bill of dance at Rep
THIS FRIDAY National Dance Company Wales visits Dundee Rep Theatre on its 30th birthday tour with a spellbinding triple bill of exhilarating dance to fall in love with, from a trio of award-winning choreographers.
Hillside church host evening of music
Hillside Church, by Montrose, is hosting an evening of music with Claire Telford and Wayne Robertson on Sunday, May 12, at 7 p.m.
Games inspired artwork sought
Brechin pupils are being encouraged to showcase their artistic talents to the world by creating Games-inspired artwork for the Athletes’ Village at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Bon Fest ready to rock Kirriemuir
THE SEVENTH Bon Fest is set to take place in Kirriemuir over the weekend of May 4 and May 5.
Traveller’s dreams at The Meffan
THE LATEST exhibition at The Meffan Gallery in Forfar is by June Carey.
EVIS host indoor sale on Sunday
EDZELL Village Improvement Society (EVIS) will be holding an indoor sale at Inglis Memorial Hall on Sunday (May 5).
Farewell to The Kid
John ‘The Kid’ Hillian (29), from Arbroath, is to perform in The Declaration Band for the last time at the weekend.
Bearehill shopping night
Bearehill care home will be hosting a shopping night on Thursday (tomorrow) from 7 to 9.30 p.m.
A bit of West End magic is set to arrive in Brechin on Friday
Brechin will be bathed in the magic of West End musical theatre when a brand new revue show comes to town.
Angus to hold Big Day Out event
ON SATURDAY, May 4, the Presbytery of Angus (Church of Scotland) holds its bi-annual Big Day Out event.
Brechin Castle gardens to open to the public
The majestic gardens at Brechin Castle will open to the public on Sunday as part of the Scotland’s Gardens programme.
Video: Gearing up for Harley Davidson in the City video
With only a few months to go until this year’s Harley Davidson in the City we have looked back on some of the highlights from last year’s event.
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Weather for Brechin
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South
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Light rain
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