Sun, 19 May 2013
Other (specify in details) at 16:00: Annual service in memory of the slave workers, Hammond Memorial.
Island Hall at 18:00: The Alderney Island Band , Junior Band, Brass Group, Chamber Group and Recorder Group, St Anne's School Choir and soloists entertain with a varied programme of light and classical music. Performers range from 7 years of age to 70+ , they all have an enthusiasm for music making in common. A relaxed, fun evening of familiar tunes. A bar will be available. Doors open at 5.30pm
Fri, 24 May 2013
Friday 24th-Sunday 26th: Alderney Performing Arts Festival: a brand new festival presenting talented performers from near and far. A unique celebration of the performing arts within the historic settings of Alderney, incorporating performances in contrasting venues throughout the weekend, and including a select number of workshops for children and adults. Contacts: carolinekaymouat@studioalderney.com or louise.hayward@cwgsy.net
Sun, 26 May 2013
Other (specify in details) at 14:00: RNLI Car Boot Sale down at The Harbour - Booters set-up from 1.30pm - delicious teas and cakes in The Boathouse, plant stall. Weather and Harbour works dependent. Come and support your island's 4th Emergency Service!
Tue, 04 Jun 2013
Anne French Room at 20:00: Alderney Music Society, in association with David & Thankful Thornburrow, present Peter Donohoe (Piano)
Peter Donohoe was born in Manchester in 1953. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music with Derek Wyndham and then in Paris with Olivier Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod. Since his unprecedented success as joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has developed a distinguished career in Europe, the USA, the Far East and Australasia. He is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique.
Tickets from Sara Fisher £13 Members £16 Non-Members
Fri, 07 Jun 2013
Methodist Church Hall at 10:30: Charity Coffee Morning in aid of Tumaini Fund.
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Other (specify in details) at 19:30: RNLI Longest Day Supper at Rea's Bistro - we know this is a day earlier this year, but come along anyway to enjoy a lovely buffet meal with gorgeous views, and support the RNLI. 7.00 for 7.30pm, £20 a head - contact 823261.
Sun, 23 Jun 2013
St Anne's School at 14:00: St Annes School Summer Fete
Fri, 28 Jun 2013
Other (specify in details) at 00:00: The Alderney Fly-In is back and it's taking place on the island from 28 to 30 June. More details and programme of events will be published on
www.flyalderney.com
Tue, 02 Jul 2013
Island Hall at 20:00: Alderney Music Society � Fascinating Aida.
Hard to credit, but Fascinating Aida have been at it now for nearly 30 years and remain at the top of their game. Founder member Dillie, Keane, together with Ad�le Anderson and Liza Pulman deliver witty, musically nimble tunes that whilst harking back to music-hall classics, still remain devilishly up to date. Fascinating A�da are regarded as one of Britain's best vocal comedy cabaret trios, who have in the past been described as "Absolutely Fabulous meets Noel Coward, as sung by the Andrew Sisters."
This new show will include several new �Hot of the Press� numbers, as well as many old favourites. The best loved amongst these being their infamous anthem to budget travel, �Cheap Flights� (8 million hits on YouTube). Bar opens at 7:15pm.
Tickets from Sara Fisher, £13 Members & £15 Non-Members.
Sun, 14 Jul 2013
Other (specify in details) at 14:00: RNLI Car Boot Sale down at The Harbour. Booters set-up from 1.30pm - delicious teas and cakes in The RNLI Boathouse, plant stall. Weather and Harbour works dependent. Come and support your island's 4th Emergency Service.
Sun, 21 Jul 2013
Moorings at 10:00: Alderney Stones Race. This is a popular "orienteering" fun race for walkers and runners starting and finishing in Braye in July every year. Find your own route to visit either all 10 or just 5 of the Goldsworthy Stones and return to the start for refreshments and prizes.
All proceeds go to Alderney Wildlife Trust
Sat, 03 Aug 2013
Start of the 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Sun, 04 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Mon, 05 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Tue, 06 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Wed, 07 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Thu, 08 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Fri, 09 Aug 2013
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Cancer Research UK Flag Day
65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August. Tonight is the big Torchlight Procession and Fireworks Finale
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net
Sun, 11 Aug 2013
Last Day of the 65th Alderney Week
For details of events, please visit
www.alderneyweek.net Other (specify in details) at 14:00: RNLI \'Come Visit Us Day\' to finish off Alderney Week in style - Open Day down at The Harbour when the lifeboat will be alongside (barring emergencies!) for all the family to imspect. The crew will be delighted to welcome you aboard - goodie bags for the children. Delicious teas and cakes in the RNLI Boathouse, games and stalls for all the family - car boot sale on the Quayside - come and support our island\'s 4th Emergency Service, starts at
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
Island Hall at 20:00: Alderney Music Society - in association with Les & Sue Stewart, present Tony Jacobs & Jim Barry (Vocal Cabaret)performing the 'Gershwin Songbook'.
Tony Jacobs (Vocals: Trumpet) was the male vocalist with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. He has appeared with the Glen Miller UK Orchestra, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. His own highly acclaimed shows include The Gershwin Years and the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra.
Jim Barry (Piano), one of the UK�s great �Big Band� pianists. Many years with the BBC Radio Orchestra, Jim has also accompanied starts as diverse as Vera Lynn, Harry Secombe and Dizzy Gillespie.
A wonderful heady cocktail of songs and music � a �must see� show for all music lovers.
Tickets from Sara Fisher £13 Members - £16 Non Members.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
Butes at 20:00: Alderney Week Fun Fund-Raising 60th Anniversary Ball with hog roast, live music "Fling" and plenty of entertainment. Tickets will go on sale end June.
More information on
www.alderneyweek.net
Sat, 17 Aug 2013
Butes at 17:00: Alderney Rock Trust
"Rock The Rock" 2
60s summer pop concert 2013
Proceeds to go to Alderney Cancer Relief & On Island Local Charities.
60s bands include:
The Swinging Blue Jeans ("Hippy Hippy Shake")
The Fortunes ("You've Got Your Troubles")
Vanity Fare ("Hitchin A Ride")
The event will again be held at the Butes on Saturday the 17th of August and will follow the same format that was so successful last year
Seated tickets £20 Standing tickets £15
Pre-book tickets by email: rocktherock2@hotmail.com
Or call: 823154/07781116292
NO UNDER 14s
Butes at 17:00: Rock the Rock 2 : After last year's incredible success, there will be a 2nd 60's Pop Concert immediately the Saturday after Alderney Week featuring well-known stars of the 60's (detail to be confirmed by May 2013). The event is organised by Dougal and Jenny Bohan and is a major fund-raiser for Alderney Cancer Relief and other on-island charities.
More information
www.alderneyweek.net "Alderney Week Plus" page
tickets £20 seated, £15 standing can be pre-booked by email: rocktherock2@hotmail.com
Island Hall at 19:00: THE GREAT SUMMER BALL
Sat, 07 Sep 2013
Butes at 12:00: Held on the first Saturday in September every year, this is a popular road race around the lovely island of Alderney. It combines a half marathon and 10km race with the same start on the Butes and finish in Braye.
Enter at the Visitor Centre or online at www.runalderney.org where there are full details of this great event
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
Island Hall at 14:00: RNLI Jumble Sale - usual stalls, plus teas and scrummy cakes - bargains galore. Come and support the lifeboat service - goods for sale most welcome after 9.30am on the day.
Sat, 05 Oct 2013
Other (specify in details) at 12:00: The 28th Alderney Angling Festival from 5th October 2013 to 12th October 2013. For more information email festival@cwgsy.net
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
Anne French Room at 20:00: Alderney Music Society, in association with Julian & Maree Harper, present a welcome return visit by Adolfo Barabino (Piano). Adolfo has been described by critics as having �a velvet touch and great virtuosity� as well as �a great talent with deep musicality�. It has also been said that �rarely can you hear such a beautiful sound, so full of nuances�. Adolfo has the reputation of being one of the finest interpreters of Chopin of his generation and is currently recording the complete works of Chopin. He has also been invited to record the sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti
Although now living in England, he is much in demand throughout the world for both his masterclasses and his lectures on the approach to the keyboard and on �Sound as a tool of communication�.
Tickets from Sara Fisher: Members £13, Non-Members £16
Sat, 09 Nov 2013
Island Hall at 14:00: Cancer Research UK Jumble Sale
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
Island Hall at 19:00: Alderney Sailing Club Laying Up Supper
one of the island's glitziest social events. More details of the programme, ticket sales and guest speaker will be confirmer closer to the date
Sat, 30 Nov 2013
Island Hall at 14:00: RNLI Christmas Fayre and Grand Prize Draw. Christmas goodies and games for all the family -RNLI cards and souvenirs - come and support the RNLI - the island's 4th emergency service!
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