SATURDAY – celebrate World Fair Trade Day!
Edinburgh Fair Trade Fiesta starts with a parade, leaving the City Chambers at 1pm and proceeding via the Mound to Princes Street Gardens for a five hour concert, starting at 2pm. All welcome to join in the parade, which will include schools, students, inter-faith groups, businesses, organisations, youth & community groups and individuals. The FREE concert will include reggae, pipe bands, jazz, soul and samba; there will be Fair Trade information, food and drinks stalls. High-profile supporters will speak at the event, calling for action for fairer, more sustainable trade with developing countries. Part sponsored by Scotmid and by the organisers, Edinburgh-based Hand Up Media. See www.scottishfairtradeforum.org.uk for further information, or email Olga@handupmedia.co.uk
Willow Crafts Workshop, Canal Centre, Edinburgh Quay: join the Scottish Waterways Trust to get artistic with willow and add your creation to the Union Canal CraftBomb. Part of Voluntary Arts Week – see website (as Friday) for details.
My Name is Margaret Morris: a dance performance by Stuart Hopps, choreographer and former Director of Scottish Ballet. Gallery of Modern Art Studio (at the back of the Gallery building), 2-3pm. This event is free but ticketed: tickets can be obtained in advance from the Information Desk in the Gardens Entrance of the Scottish National Gallery, The Mound or by calling 0131 624 6560 between 9.30am-4.30pm.
Gallery of Modern Art Highlights Tour 2 – 2.45pm and 3-3.45pm, Gallery of Modern Art ONE. Free, meet at main entrance.
Waterstones, Ocean Terminal: meet local author Quentin Jardine, as he signs copies of his latest Bob Skinner novel, Hour of Darkness. The body of a murdered woman is washed up on Cramond Island, stirring up unwelcome memories for those who knew her, Chief Constable Bob Skinner most of all…. 2.30pm, but Waterstones advise you to arrive early. Further information on 0131 554 7732.
Christian Aid Book Sale with Art & Collectables – now in its 40th year! Starts today, then Monday 12th to Friday 16th May. St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, 13 George Street. For more information call the church office on 0131 225 3847 or see www.standrewsandstgeorgeswest.org.uk
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