Programme of Events 2008...
The 2008 festival was a huge success. Listed below is the programme from the 2008 event.
Pre-Festival Weekend Event
Burnfoot Community School - Hawick -
REIVERS PROJECT
We are going to be doing a HUGE project on the Border Reivers.
Come along and find out more on
Thursday 20th March, 1.30 – 3.00pm
21st - 23rd March 2008
Full weekend of activities Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including...
Friday 21st March 2008
Hawick Farmers Market
Civic Space - Hawick Heritage Hub. 10.00am - 2.00pm
Scocha Concert
Hawick Town Hall - 8pm
Hosted by Hawick Callants Club
Main Hall - Cabaret Style seating £10. Bar serving beer, wine & soft drinks. Balcony £8
Tickets available from Evelyn in Solutions Tel: 01450 379300
Saturday 22nd March 2008
Reivers Procession
Hawick High Street - 10.45am
16th Century Market and Encampment - 10.30 till 4pm
Venue: Hawick Civic Space and Drumlanrig’s Tower
Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the days of the Border Reivers, with the help of our costumed crafts people, wandering musicians and traders.
See some well-known local characters experience “rough justice” and punishment in the “stocks” Trials will take place at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2.15pm and 3pm and will involve some notorious members of the Scott and Douglas Clans and others!!
Fireworks Spectacular Draw
2pm Civic Space – The prize draw will be made. The holder of the winning ticket will have the privilege of starting off the Reivers Festival Fireworks display.
‘Kinmont Willie’
Schools Drama
Presented by Drumlanrig/St Cuthberts Primary P6/7
Venue: St. Mary’s Church, Hawick - 11am
A play based on the rescue of the famous Reiver from Carlisle Castle by Scott of Buccleuch as immortalised in the border ballad.
‘A Reiver’s Romance’
Schools Drama
Presented by Stirches Primary P7
Venue: St Mary’s Church - Hawick. 2pm
The story of Muckle-Mou’d Meg Elliot and Will Scott and how a reiving raid ended in a wedding.
‘The Faa’s Revenge’ and ‘A Wee Keek at Flodden’
Schools Drama
Presented by Howdenburn Primary Theatre Group
Venue: Tower Mill Theatre. 3pm.
Based on traditional Border tales and adapted for stage by musician and composer Ian Lowthian, children from Howdenburn Primary School in Jedburgh tell these two well known stories in word, song and dance.
Also featuring music from young Border Musicians
Tickets £5/£3 from Evelyn in Solutions, Hawick 01450 379300
This performance will be repeated on Sunday 23 March 7.00pm in Jedburgh Town Hall - Tickets: £5.00/£3.00 from Caroline Keatinge on 01835 823827
‘Exploring Border Reivers History' with Philip Nixon
Lecture: hosted by Hawick Archaeological Society
Venue: TowerMill Theatre 11.30 till 1pm approx.
‘Exploring Border Reivers History’ with Philip Nixon
Philip is a well-known photographer and author from Durham. He will give an illustrated talk lasting approx. ninety minutes on his recently published book “Exploring Border Reivers History”. Fee £2 payable at the door.
‘Starting Your Family History’
With David Rudram of the Borders Family History Society
Venue: St. Mary's Church 3pm till 4pm
If you have ever thought of trying to trace your family history but don’t know where to start then this is your chance to find out. David’s illustrated talk will cover the basics and give examples of records from both sides of the Border.
Fee £1 payable at the door.
Photograph Session
Venue: Drumlanrig Tower, Great Hall
Dress up as a Reiver and have you photograph taken. See notices for details.
Medieval Townhouse Workshop
Venue: Art Department, Hawick High School
From 9.30 - 10.45am or 11.00 - 12.15pm
Build a miniature Medieval Townhouse from stoneware clay. This will be fired in a kiln and can be collected (or posted to you) later.
The sessions will be run by Andy Norman, art teacher at Hawick High School.
No art skills required! Come and have a go! Price £2. No booking necessary.
Children’s Art Workshops
Venue: Artbeat Studios 17 Commercial Rd. Hawick
11am – 12.30pm & 2pm to 4pm
Drop-in art workshops for children aged 5 to 12 years lead by local artists. Help create an artwork illustrating the Reivers stories using paint, drawing and collage
Admission Free. For details contact Irene Beston, Artbeat Studios, 01450 379547.
Torchlight Procession – The Hot Trod
Assemble in Common Haugh Car Park from 6.30pm
Procession starts 6.45pm
Now one of the main highlights of the Festival, the torchlight procession makes its way along the banks of the River Teviot, crosses the river and wends its way to the Volunteer Park. Free.
Torches are on sale to those aged 16 years and older. Suitable alternatives are available for younger children.
Reivers Firework Display and Bonfire
Venue: Volunteer Park Sports Ground, Buccleuch Road 7.30pm
The torchlight procession ends at the Volunteer Park and is followed by a spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Display to round off the outdoor activities for the day.
This year there is a special competition the winner of which will launch the Fireworks Display.
Tickets for the prize draw priced £1 are available at outlets around Hawick.
Reivers Concert
Venue: Hawick High School Hall. 8.30pm till 11pm
Enjoy an evening in the company of local performers from Hawick and neighbouring Reiver towns who will present a variety of song, music and verse.
Table seating and bar serving Wine, Beer and Soft drinks. Stovie Supper.
Tickets £6 available from Evelyn in Solutions, Hawick 01450 379300
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Sunday 23rd March 2008
Continental Market
Venue: Hawick Civic Space and Drumlanrig's Tower. Time to be confirmed.
For further details contact Evelyn in Solutions 01450 379300.
Guided Walk through Reivers Country followed by Lunch and Concert in Foreman Hall, Roberton
Those wishing to join the walk please assemble at Common Haugh , Hawick at 9am
This will be a strenuous walk over testing country and therfore not suitable for young children. Appropriate footwear and clothing are essential. Those wishing to attend the lunch and concert must purchase a ticket in advance. There will be no admission to the hall without a ticket
Following lunch there will be a “Reivers’ Concert” featuring well-known local artists lead by Ian Landles and Alan Brydon. Tickets are also available to those not wishing to take part in the walk. Limited parking available at Roberton. No dogs allowed.
Tickets £7 available from Evelyn in Solutions, Hawick Tel 01450 379300
Reivers Encampment – Wilton Lodge Park
Enjoy a family day out in the company of Clanranald Trust and experience the sights and sounds of life in the 16th Century. Falconry displays, Children’s battles and many other attractions. Falconry Displays 12noon and 2pm.
Literary Event: Guest Speaker Jules Horne
Hosted by Hawick Rotary Club.
Venue: Mansfield House Hotel, Hawick 4.30pm
The Storymaker’s Secrets: The magic ingredients of Border tales and ballads
Hawick-born author Jules Horne reveals the secrets behind the great Border tales and ballads.
What’s their enduring fascination? Why are they read and loved all over the world?
A look at the art and drama of Borders storytelling, and how the people of the past still speak loud and clear to the present.
Hawick Rotary Club plays host for this event which includes High Tea.
Advanced booking essential.
Tickets £12.50 from Evelyn in Solutions 01450 379300.
Easter Festival Celebration
Venue: St Cuthburts Church - Hawick
Sunday 23rd at 6.00pm
Close of Hawick Reivers Festival 2008.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE PROGRAMME MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE AND THE ORGANISERS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PROGRAMME THAT ARE DEEMED NECESSARY.
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