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Hospitalfield events calendar

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Hospitalfield is building an exciting events programme. If you or your society would like to partner with Hospitalfield in putting on an art or cultural event we would be pleased to hear from you.

We regret that, as a historic building, disabled facilities are only available for events taking place in the jazz room on the ground floor. If in doubt please contact us in advance.

December 2012
05   First Wednesday Tours
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5.   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370.
09   Christmas Open Sunday
An Open Day with a Christmas theme and craft extravaganza. Free entry 11 – 4pm

November 2012
07 First Wednesday Tours                  -
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5 . 2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370         
09 Gourmet  Supper – sample a delicious range of taster dishes from Hospitalfield Chef Rod Linton.  £30.  Arrive 7 for 7.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

October 2012
03 First Wednesday Tours  
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5 . 2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370.

September 2012
05 First Wednesday Tours
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5.   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370
TBC Doors Open Days
As part of the Scottish Civic Trust events. One of our popular series of quarterly Open Days at Hospitalfield including craft fair. Free entry 11 – 4pm      

August 2012
01 First Wednesday Tours  
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5.   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370        
03 Gourmet  Supper
S ample a delicious range of taster dishes from Hospitalfield Chef Rod Linton.  £30  Arrive 7 for 7.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

July 2012
04 First Wednesday Tours                  -
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5.   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370
29 Open Day
One of our popular series of quarterly Open Days at Hospitalfield,  including craft fair. Free entry 11 – 4pm

June 2012
06 First Wednesday Tours
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5.   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

30 Woody Mann
The New York guitar-picking maestro returns to give not only a concert but also a master class on the following day. His music crosses many boundaries from jazz to blues to folk. Not to be missed. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 

May 2012
02 First Wednesday Tours 
House tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon            teas also available. Tours £5. 2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370             
18 Gourmet  Supper
Sample a delicious range of taster dishes from Hospitalfield Chef Rod Linton.  £30.  Arrive 7 for 7.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

April 2012
01 Open Day
One of our series of quarterly Open Days at Hospitalfield including craft fair, this time with a Tartan feel – a Tartan Week Event. Free entry 11 – 4pm
04 First Wednesday Tours
H ouse tour open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon  teas also available. Tours £5 . 2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370
06 Poetry reading 
With novelist, poet and author, Kenneth Steven who will be visiting Hospitalfield ahead of his Poetry Retreat Masterclasses in July, to give insight into some of his latest work. £7.50 with complimentary refreshment. 7.30pm.  Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370
14 Howard Alden and Jeanne Gies
The American guitar star is a frequent visitor to Hospitalfield. Last year singer Jeanne Gies made her debut at the venue and quickly won over the audience with her vocal prowess and personality. This concert will fall in the middle of a weekend workshop with two of New York's finest. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 

March 2012
03 In conversation with Sunset Song Actress, Vivien Heilbron. Vivien starred as Chris Guthrie in the BBC Scotland's renowned TV adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's "Sunset Song". Vivien will give readings from the book and describe the making of the TV series which was filmed in the Mearns.  She will be in conversation with fellow actor Michael MacKenzie who is best known as Dr Magnus Baird in "Taggart".' £12. Complimentary drink included. 7.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370.
07 First Wednesday Tours 
Introducing the first of a regular new series of house tours open to all on the first Wednesday of the month. Afternoon teas also available. Tours £5   2.30 - 4.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370
10 Friends Anniversary Reception
Champagne and canapés, a free, invitation only, event  for Friends of Hospitalfield.
17 The Tim Kliphuis Trio
The Dutch virtuoso violinist makes a welcome return. His style encompasses Gypsy, classical, folk and Stephane Grapelli- inspired jazz. He will be joined by Roy Percy, bass, and Nigel Clark, guitar. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com Tickets £12
30 Tartan Supper with traditional music – a Tartan Week event. £35      Arrive 7 for 7.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

February 2012
09 An evening with Ian Rankin
World famous author Ian Rankin will be our special guest this February. Organised by Alan Steadman, this event will be held in the Picture Gallery at 7:30pm as a Jazz@Hospitalfield production. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com Tickets £12
18 Carol Kidd / Nigel Clark
Carol Kidd MBE is undoubtedly one of the finest jazz vocalists in the world. It has taken 21 years to get her to Hospitalfield for what will be  a rare opportunity to see her in such an intimate setting. She will be joined by her regular accompanist, the excellent guitarist , Nigel Clark . The concert is sponsored by Mackays. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com Tickets £12

January 2012
14 Brass Jaw
Winners of three major jazz awards in 2011. This quartet of 3 saxes and 1 trumpet play without a rhythm section and accordingly create a performance that is unique in sound and direction. This is their debut appearance at Hospitalfield. For this particular event, please forward your enquires directly to Alan Steadman. 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com Tickets £12
22 Literary Sunday Lunch Workshop
share soup, stovies, and ideas with prize winning Angus writer Lydia Robb in the inspirational setting of Hospitalfield’s fabulous Picture Gallery. £10   1pm – 3.30pm. Contact: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370

December 2011
02   Byrne Noakes Event                                                                                  
Two major figures in Scottish contemporary culture talk about their journeys with observations, insights, laughs and music along the way. Tutti Frutti and The Slab Boys playwright, artist and Honorary Patron of Hospitalfield, John  Byrne  chats  with  his  old friend, songwriter, musician and founding member of Stealers Wheel, Rab Noakes.  Join us for a very special evening. 7:30pm Admission £12. Advance booking advised via friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or tel Friends on 07825 872370.
11   Visitors Open Day                                                                                     
Hospitalfield welcomes visitors of all ages to join us for our next open day and festive celebration! Attractions include an exclusive high calibre arts & crafts fair. Selected artists as well as designer-craftsmen from Angus Open Studio members will have their exhibits on sale from 11:00am till 4:30pm. in both Hospitalfield’s Jazz Room and Studio space. A perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping! As with previous open doors events, the grand rooms of the house will be accessible to the public free of charge. Produce from the HOPE Garden will be on sale, along with soup, sandwiches, home baking and refreshments from the Hospitalfield kitchen. £2 tours of the house will be available every half an hour from 12:00pm onwards and Christmas carols will be echoing beautifully through the Picture Gallery by the Hill Street Singers at 2:00pm. That’s not all! Arbroath Abbey Timethemes will be joining us to perform in period dress and we will also be offering glasses of mulled wine and a Christmas Crafts workshop for all those feeling the festive cheer! Once again promising an inspiring, interesting and festive occasion.
11:00am – 4:30pm. Free admission.

November 2011
18   Hospitalfield Gala Dinner.  
Due to popular demand, we have made some alterations to our dining evening on the 18th of November. Join us for an evening of delicious dishes prepared by Hospitalfield’s first class chef Rod Linton. A three course meal set in the ambience of the Picture Gallery and historic house. Enjoy a festive Friends evening, all in the Christmas spirit and receive a complimentary glass of sparkling Prosecco on arrival.
7pm for 7.45pm. Tickets £30 per person (includes a glass of complimentary Prosecco). Booking Essential, see choices on menu below. Please specify order on booking. Contact Joanne McCallum: friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or 07825872370.
STARTER
Roast butternut squash soup with sage pesto.
MAINS
Roast turkey balantine with cranberry and orange stuffing or Bosworth goats cheese tart (v). All main courses served with seasonal vegetables.
DESSERT
Bramley apple, honey and almond frangipane tart with vanilla ice cream.
Please note, the fundraising element of November's Hospitalfield dinner has been rescheduled due to loss of speaker. Therefore our Fundraising Gala Dinner has been moved to this March 2012.
19   Jazz Event: The Nova Scotia Jazz Band Chicago-style jazz again given a fresh look from this classic Dixieland quartet with guest clarinettist, Forrie Cairns. Tickets to all jazz events only from Alan Steadman 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 8pm, tickets £12 (discount for Friends).

October 2011
14   In Conversation with John Byrne and Rab Noakes. RESCHEDULED
As i'm sure many of you are aware, unfortunately, it was necessary to postpone our last 'In Conversation' event at Hospitalfield due to unforeseen circumstances. We are, however, delighted to announce that we have rescheduled an evening with John Byrne and Rab Noakes for the 2nd of December 2011. We do hope you can join us. Please read further details above.
22   Jazz Event: The Classic Jazz Orchestra music from the wonderful back catalogue of jazz given a facelift from Ken Mathieson's popular 8 piece band. Tickets to all jazz events only from Alan Steadman 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 8pm, tickets £12 (discount for Friends).

September 2011
10 & 11 Open Doors Events.  Following on from our incredibly successful summer Open Day, Hospitalfield will once again welcome visitors of all ages to the house and grounds. Attractions include, high calibre Arts & Crafts Fair, produce from the HOPE Garden, soup, sandwiches, home baking and refreshments from the Hospitalfield kitchen, exclusive Open Studios, tours, music and a guest appearance from the Arbroath Abbey Timethemes. That’s not all! For  the  first  time  in  many  years Patrick Allan-Fraser’s coach will be on display to the public especially for the Open Doors Days occasion. All promising an inspiring and informative day. 12:30 - 4pm. Free admission.
17   Gourmet Supper. Our popular supper evenings have now become a fixture with a following. Delicious taster dishes by Hospitalfield’s chef matched with fine wines, all in the ambience of the historic house. 7.00pm for 7:45pm £30. Booking essential via friends@hospitalfield.org.uk or telephone secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370.
24  Jazz Event: Jim Mullen /Molly Duncan Quartet annual reunion of 2 of Scotland's legendary jazz/funk musicians with the award winning Paul Harrison on organ and Doug Hough, drums. Tickets to all jazz events only from Alan Steadman 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 8pm, tickets £12 (discount for Friends).

August 2011
24  Gardeners' Question Time.  Join your local gardening experts from the HOPE Garden panel for an informative evening of green fingered hints & tips! Chaired by John Shearer and held in the Jazz room at Hospitalfield House. All plants and bug specimens welcome! Bring any gardening queries and take part in the HOPE raffle. Refreshments will be on sale. 7.00pm £7.50. Tickets available via the Hope garden. See website at following link www.hopegardentrust.org.uk Email enquiries@hopegardentrust.org.uk Tel: 07963 322457.
26 Folk - Abbey Folk Club Join us for a foot tapping evening of traditional and modern folk music with Arbroath’s renowned Abbey Folk Club. Originating in the 60’s and well known for its ten year run between the Seaforth and Windmill Hotels with famous members Billy Connelly, Rab Noakes and  Barbara  Dixon.  Organised  by Brenda MacLeod, this Friday night’s entertainment, compered by John Knox, featuring vocalists and instrumentalists, Janet Williamson, Andrew Webster, Nick Hunter, Dennis Arnot, Graeme Sutherland, The Barrack Brother, Howard Evans, Ian Grimmond, Josh Lafferty, Tony Simpson and James Hutcheson. 7:30pm. Admission £8.00 in aid of Cancer Research and MacMillan Nurses. Tickets available from Brenda McLeod 01241 878724, John Knox 01241 853808 or at the door on the evening.

July 2011
2  Jazz event: Warren Vachè/ Brian Kellock. The world renowned trumpet player Warren Vachè meets Scotland's award winning pianist Brian Kellock for an evening of high octane jazz.
15   Gourmet Supper. Our popular supper evenings have now become a fixture with a following. Delicious taster dishes by Hospitalfield’s chef matched with fine wines, all in the ambience of the historic house. 7.30pm £25. Booking essential via friends@hospitalfield.org.uk tel secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370.
20  Meet the Artist. Open studio with resident artists Anne Bessac, Ashley Nieuwenhuizen, Maya and Richard Vogl and Rebecca Westguard. Join them to discuss their practice, progress & discover more about the unique experience of a residential artists stay at Hospitalfield. View examples of their work prior to the occasion, here at the following links. 7:00pm. Admission free. Refreshments available.  
www.annebessac.com
www.morphbody.weebly.com
www.majavogl.de
www.richardvogl.de
www.rebeccawestguard.com

23  Jazz Event: Alan meets Alan The award winning sax player Alan Barnes in conversation with Alan Steadman. Music too from Alan Barnes and Brian Kellock. 8:00pm.

June 2011
11  Jazz Event:  Woody Mann. The incredible blues and jazz guitar playing of Woody Mann from New York. www.woodymann.com  Woody Mann plays Kindhearted Woman Group. Tickets to all jazz events only from Alan Steadman 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 8pm, tickets £12 (discount for Friends).
12   Visitors Open Day Tours, high calibre arts & crafts and food from the Hospitalfield kitchen. Approach the HOPE garden for questions, gardening tips & see their Hospitalfield grown produce on sale. Performance at 2:00pm and 3:00pm by the Arbroath Abbey Timethemes in period dress within the Hospitalfield grounds. Free admission. 12:30pm - 4:00pm

May 2011
7   Jazz Event: The Tim Kliphuis Trio. Virtuoso violinist Tim Kliphuis plays in the Stephane Grappelli style with Roy Percy (b) and Nigel Clark (g)  www.timkliphuis.com   You tube Fapy Lafertin and Tim Kliphuis, Exactly like You. Tickets to all jazz events only from Alan Steadman 01382 774648 alan_steadman@hotmail.com 8pm, tickets £12 (discount for Friends).
14  Rab Noakes in concert - singer songwriter Rab Noakes, a founding member of Stealer's Wheel and a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond returns to Arbroath - scene of many a boyhood jaunt. 7.30pm tickets £10 at the door or £9.50 in advance from friends@hospitalfield.org.uk  or tel secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370.
18  Acclaimed New York artist Jo Yarrington shares insights into her world working with physicists, neuroscientists, writers, architects and composers in creating her extraordinary artwork. www.joyarrington.com 7:30pm. Tickets £8 at the door or £7.50 in advance from friends@hospitalfield.org.uk  or tel secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370. Admission to the 2011 Hospitalfield Lecture Programme is free to full time college & university undergraduates.

April 2011
1   The Tartan Supper - a Tartan Week event. Our popular supper evenings have now become a fixture with a following. Delicious taster dishes by Hospitalfield’s chef matched with fine wines, all in the ambience of the historic house. 7.30pm £25. Booking essential via friends@hospitalfield.org.uk  tel secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370.
16 Jazz Event: Howard Alden & Jeanne Gies. Howard Alden (guitar) and Jeanne Gies (vocals). Two Great Artists direct from New York along with Scottish brass player Ricky Steele 8:00pm
27 Morris Pert remembered - lecture-recital on the work of the late Arbroath musician and composer Morris Pert who played with Paul McCartney, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Kate Bush among others, as well as pursuing his solo career. Presented and played by pianist Mark Spalding on the anniversary of Pert's death. 7:30pm. Tickets £8 at the door or £7.50 in advance from friends@hospitalfield.org.uk  or tel secretary to the Friends on 07825 872370. Admission to the 2011 Hospitalfield Lecture Programme is free to full time college & university undergraduates.

We regret that, as a historic building, disabled facilities are only available for events taking place in the jazz room on the ground floor. If in doubt please contact us in advance.

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