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July 2010
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- Date: Friday 2 July
Time: 6-8pm
'THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY' AT THE RUTLAND BAR
1-3 Rutland Street, at the West End opp Frasers
Map
Relaxed after-work drinks to celebrate the start of the weekend. Great
way to meet people, have a few laughs and get your weekend started.
Booking: None required, just turn up and we will be there to greet you.
We'll be in the raised area to the right of the bar when facing the bar.
If it's your first time, ask bar staff and they will point you in our
direction.
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Members and Non-members just turn up |
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- Sunday 4 July
Time: 11am
SUNDAY REVIVER RUNS
Holyrood Park
Meeting point: Holyrood Palace Car Park
 Join
us for our Sunday reviver runs around Holyrood Park. Invigorating run,
fantastic views and a boost to your energy levels all day.
We take an easy pace (approx 30mins for 5k). Faster and slower runners
welcome. Go at your own pace, we'll see you at the end for post-run
rehydration and chat.
Booking: Just turn up and pay on the day.
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Members only |
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- Date: Wednesday 7 July
Time: 7pm
BOOK LOVERS GROUP
Book: THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING BY MILAN KUNDERA
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Exchange Bar
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Join us at the popular SBC Book Club. Enjoy lively
discussions over a drink or two. Whether you are an avid reader
or would like to read more, you'll love our relaxed group.
The book we'll
be talking about this month is The Unbearable Lightness
of Being by Milan Kundera
"In this novel - a story of irreconcilable loves and
infidelities - Milan Kundera addresses himself to the nature
of twentieth-century 'Being' In a world in which lives are
shaped by irrevocable choices and by fortuitous events, a
world in which everything occurs but once, existence seems
to lose its substance, its weight. We feel, says the
novelist, 'the unbearable lightness of being' - not only as
the consequence of our private acts but also in the public
sphere, and the two inevitably intertwine."
Light bar meals available (decide on the day).
Find details of our future books on our
Book Lovers Group page
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Booking: Members only -
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members only
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Free |
- Date: Saturday 10 July
Time: 12noon
JUPITER ARTLAND
Bonninghton House, Kirknewton, Edinburgh
Meeting point: outside The Dome, on George Street for car share
Jupiter Artland houses a private collection of world-class sculpture by
some of the most highly regarded contemporary artists as well as
exciting British newcomers. In the 90 acres of stunning woodland and
parkland ten miles from Edinburgh’s city centre there are a series of
site-specific works by Andy Goldsworthy, a large-scale figure by Antony
Gormley, a fouracre landform by Charles Jencks, an enormous orchid by
Marc Quinn which was created for the Artland, Anish Kapoor’s amazing
Suck, a series of works by Ian Hamilton Finlay and site-specific pieces
by Cornelia Parker, Alec Finlay, Peter Liversidge, Laura Ford and Shane
Waltener.
Whether you love modern art or hate it, you'll enjoy this fantastic
outdoor "gallery". Afterwards we'll enjoy a late lunch at the Artland
Cafe.
Car share
We will be meeting
outside The Dome (bar) in George Street to arrange car sharing. If
you have a car please bring it. If you are not driving, remember
to give a contribution towards petrol to your driver.
Insist if necessary! Please note that, while we aim to be able to
offer everyone a lift this can't be guaranteed as we do rely on
sufficient drivers joining us in town.
If you prefer to meet us at Jupiter Artland, meet us ther at
12.30pm
(directions below).
Directions - please note using your sat nav could lead you
to an empty field. Access from B7015 only
Take the Dalry/Gorgie Road to Sighthill.
Follow the A71 signposted Kilmarnock until you get to Wilkieston.
After 500 yards turn right onto the B7015 signposted East Calder and
Camps.
The Jupiter Artland gates are 20 yards on the right (directly after
Ashbank House).
The journey is about 11 miles and will take about 30 mins.
Booking: Members only -
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members only |
£8.25 |
- Sunday 11 July
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
 Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and sweat whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for excercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to
get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
- Date: Sunday 11 July
Time: 9am
HILLWALK - JOHN BUCHAN WAY
Meeting point: Outside The Dome, George St,
Edinburgh for car-share
Picture taken at
the peak of Ben Cleuch in February
We'll be walking the John Buchan Way in The Borders. It is a beautiful
walk, fairly low level. It's 13 miles and will take approximately 6
hours including stops for lunch etc.
We aim to be back in Edinburgh in time for the World Cup.
Practicalities
We'll be walking over lunch time so
bring a packed lunch and water with you.
You'll need good
walking boots, warm and
waterproof clothing,
hat, gloves and a fleece
as weather can be changeable.
Car share
We will be meeting
outside The Dome (bar) in George Street on Sunday morning to arrange
car sharing. If you have a car please bring it as you can always leave
it at George Street
if there are too many cars. Parking in town is free on a Sunday. If you
are not driving, remember to give a contribution towards petrol
to your driver.
Insist if necessary! Please note that, while we aim to be able to
offer everyone a lift this can't be guaranteed as we do rely on
sufficient drivers joining us in town.
If you prefer to meet us at the start of the walk join us at 9.45am
(location details below).
Walk starting point
Car park in Peebles just over the bridge and near the police
station.
2010 hillwalks
For details of other hillwalks visit our
hillwalking page
Booking: Strictly Members only - just turn up
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Strictly
Members only
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Free
but remember to give a petrol contribution to your driver |
- Date: Sunday 11 July
Time: 7pm
WORLD CUP FINAL
Venue: Ghillie Dhu, 2-6 Rutland Place. At West End Princes St opp
Frasers
 Soak
up World Cup excitement at the finale.
Booking:
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect.
Please note that because the pub will be busy it is not possible to
guarantee a seat.
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Members and Non-members |
Free |
- Date: Wednesday 14 July
Time: 7-9pm
COFFEE CONNECTIONS
Venue: Elephant House, George IV Bridge
 Coffee,
conversation and good company
Meet us in the intimate, relaxed and friendly setting of The Elephant
House.
Simply coffee, conversation and good company where you can find out more
about the Club.
Perfect whether you're thinking about joining or have joined recently.
Everyone welcome.
Booking:
Email us
Prior booking helpful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members and Non-members
Book here |
Free |
- Date: Saturday 17 July
Time: 11am
Meeting point: Start of Union Canal - behind Cargo Bar, Fountainbridge
BIKE RIDE: UNION CANAL, WATER OF LEITH & PENTLANDS
 Some
great rides this year and we're back in the saddle again. South
Queensferry ride pictured right, pictures from our June ride on
facebook here
This ride is suitable for all. So if your bike's been gatthing dust now
is the time to get it out of hibernation. You have the option to do 22
miles, 36 miles or 58 miles.
First we'll cycle out to Linlithgow - it's along the Union Canal so
flat. At Linlithgow we'll stop at a pub for lunch. Afterwards you can
get the train home or continue. This section will take around 2.5 to 3
hours at a relaxed pace.
After lunch we'll do a 14 mile loop which takes us out into the
countryside for cross-Scotland views and hilltop Neolithic forts at
Cairnpapple hill. This covers some hilly terrain. From here you can
cycle back to Edinburgh along the Union Canal or take the train from
Linlithgow.
Remember to bring:
- water
- snacks if you'll want to eat before our stop
- a waterproof jacket
- water resistant trousers also a good idea - jeans can be heavy and
uncomfortable when wet
- spare inner tube in case of puncture
Booking: Members only -
email us or just turn up
Please give your mobile number when booking so we can alert you if have
to cancel due to weather
Prior booking helpful to give us an idea of how many people to
expect
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Members only |
Free |
- Sunday 18 July
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and sweat whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for excercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to
get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
- Date: Sunday 18 July
Time: 1pm
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT MALMAISON
Venue: Malmaison, 1 Tower Place, The Shore,
Leith
 Join
us at Malmaison for a lovely Sunday afternoon with great food,
company and lots of laughs. It's excellent value too with two
courses and have a bottle of wine included! Malmaison has proved
a popular venue with over 20 people attending.
Early booking recommended
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Members and Non-members
Book online below |
£16/£21 |
- Wednesday 21 July
Time: 6.40 for 6.45pm
FILM LOVERS GROUP
Film: TOY STORY 3
Cinema: Cineworld at Fountain Park
Meeting point: to right of ticket desks
Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back. As their owner Andy prepares to
depart for college, his loyal toys find themselves in daycare where
untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So, it's
all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a
thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants and a pink, strawberry-scented
teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape. Sure
to become another Pixar classic.
103 minutes
Booking: Members only - just turn up
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Members only |
£7
approx - pay on the day |
- Date: Saturday 24 July
Time: 1.45pm
ROLLERBLADING
Venue: Outdoors at Silverknowes. Meeting at
parking area on the Esplanade off Marine Drive, look out for the skate
car pictured below
 Great
fun way to keep fit. Skating along the coast - beautiful views.
Rollerblades and knee pads are supplied. All you need is comfortable
clothes and a helmet, if you would like to wear one (a cycle helmet is
fine).
The group will be kept small. Beginners welcome.
If you have never skated before contact Don for a private
lesson first email: inline@tryskating.com
Find out more at
http://tryskating.com/
Please book by Friday 23 July as our instructor Don travels from Glasgow
for this session and we need to confirm numbers in advance.
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Members and Non-members book online below |
£10/£12.50 |
- Sunday 25 July
Time: 11am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Outdoor
Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and sweat whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and
for excercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to
get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Booking: Just turn up - pay on the day.
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Members and Non-Members |
£5 |
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Date: Sunday 25 July
Time: 2pm
ART LOVERS GROUP: DUTCH LANDSCAPES
Gallery: the Queen's Gallery at Holyrood, opp Parliament
Meeting point: Just inside entrance to Gallery
 Lovely
way to spend a Sunday afternoon whether you're an avid gallery goer or a
very occasional visitor. Join us for a relaxed afternoon followed by
cafe conversation.
"This exhibition brings together 42 remarkable works,
including paintings by Jacob van Ruisdael, Aelbert Cuyp,
Nicolaes Berchem and Meyndert Hobbema. The fine detail and
meticulous finish of Dutch landscapes appealed to British taste.
The ability of Netherlandish artists to depict mood and emotion
through the landscape of their homeland or the Italian
countryside influenced the great British painters John Constable
and JMW Turner. On seeing a seascape by Willem van de Velde the
Younger, Turner remarked, ‘Ah! That made me a painter’.
Members only: Booking:
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members only
Just turn up
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Free |
- Date: Wednesday 28 July
Time:7pm
DINNER at IRIS
Venue: Iris, 47a Thistle Street (just off
Hanover Street), Edinburgh city centre
Iris has proved a hit with you so we're back agin for dinner. This
lovely restaurant offers an intimate, cosmopolitan atmosphere to
compliment its modern European menu. Tucked away on Thistle Street
in the heart of Edinburgh's centre, Iris is a hidden gem.
Join us for delicious food and wonderful company and, if the mood takes
you, drinks afterwards
Iris is a popular venue, early booking recommended
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Members and Non-members book online using the links below |
£25/30
for a delicious 3 course dinner |
- Date: Saturday 31 July
Time: 12.30pm
JAZZ MARDI GRAS
Meeting point: Outside Dancebase on The Grassmarket
We've been to the Mardi Gras many times. Always a lovely afternoon with
live music, entertainment and great company.
"The Parade leaves City Chambers in the High Street at 12.45pm, and
heads to the Mardi Gras. A vibrant splash of colour and exuberant music
as the New Orleans party atmosphere comes to Edinburgh. This year the
programme includes The Criterion Brass Band, Puff Uproar, Edinburgh
Samba School, The Diplomats Of Jazz, Dana Dixon Band and Batchelors of
Jazz – see
www.edinburghjazzfestival.com for full line-up."
Booking:
Email us or just turn up
Prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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Members and Non-members |
Free |
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