MOD 2008 FALKIRK CEILIDH DANCE - FRIDAY 30th MAY, POLMONT

Friday 30th May - Ceilidh Dance in the Greenpark Community Centre, Greenpark Drive, Polmont at 7.30pm (Licensed Bar). Entertainment from Gary Innes Band - one of Scotland's leading contemporary accordionists, Sineag MacIntyre - Traditional Mod Gold Medalist 2006, Fiona Dunn - Mod Silver Medalist 2004, Lyle Kennedy - Mod Gold Medal Finalist, and other local artists. Tickets cost £8 and are available from The Steeple Box Office, Falkirk High Street or any of the Mod 08 Committee members, or at the door on the night.

Thursday 5th June - (Please note change of date) Traditional Music Concert, Ceol 'na h-Alba, to celebrate the work of the Falkirk Traditional Music Project and to raise awarenesss of the Royal National Mod coming to Falkirk, in Falkirk Town Hall at 7pm. Performing at the concert will be Falkirk Schools junior and senior trad bands, Graeme High Ceilidh Band, Falkirk Youth Pipe Band, clarsach player Sarah McNeil plus special performances fromThe Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Skerryvore, Mod 07 Gold medalist James Graham and Boxclub. Tickets £5 adults, £3 concessions and can be booked through the box office on 01324 506850

Muiravonside Country Park

Visit Newparks Farm and meet the animals (domestic & exotic), or take a horse ride or follow the River Avon Heritage Trail and then enjoy refreshments at The Steading Café or in the picnic areas.

The Country Park, owned and managed by Falkirk Council Countryside Service, and formerly an estate owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk, is situated in the Southeast corner of the Falkirk Council area. It covers an area of 170 acres immersed in historic, industrial and wildlife interests. It is open all year round.

The park includes a Visitor Centre which provides details on the estate’s past history, the role of the Ranger Service and local biodiversity of the area.

11th July - Ceilidh Dance in Breasclete Community Hall, Isle of Lewis - further details to be announced

12th July - Ceilidh Dance in Leverburgh Village Hall, Isle of Harris - further details to be announced

16th August - Concert in Falkirk Town Hall - further details to be announced

12th September - Mod 2008 Sponsored Walk Ceilidh, Fort William - further details to be announced

18th September - Mod 2008 Sponsored Walk Ceilidh - Fintry Inn, Fintry

19th September - End of Walk Ceilidh Dance, Park Hotel, Falkirk - details to be announced