Sunday, 9 October 2016



Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September 2019

One Weekend In Stirling


YOUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE TO ONE WEEKEND IN STIRLING 2019

A Bloody Good Writing Competition WRITING COMPETITION
Do you have some short terrible tales just rattling about that head of yours? Well write them down and send them to us! One Weekend In Stirling wants to read your spine chilling stories and your repulsive poems! Any and all themes you consider horror, bloody crime, death, destruction and the supernatural can be explored. The deadline is 11 pm on Friday 13th September.
Free entry.
Full details/rules on the event page.
Winners will be announced on Sunday 22nd September.
Entries must be sent to owiscomp@hotmail.com
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 2RQ
FREE ENTRY
https://www.facebook.com/events/364474047550071/
Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep
OWIS 2019 Raffle 
RAFFLE
Tickets for the One Weekend In Stirling 2019 Raffle can be purchased at all OWIS 2019 events.
Entry to the OWIS Raffle is priced as follows:
£1 for a strip (one chance)
£4 for 5 strips (five chances)
There will be a number of 'not bad' prizes eg Bottle of Whisky, Bottle of Wine etc, as well as a selection of The Write Angle's legendary 'sh*te prizes'.
The draw will take place at 8.25 pm, on Sunday 22nd September - the last day of OWIS 2019.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
(Donations of prizes welcomed at all OWIS events)
https://www.facebook.com/events/443908659787388/
Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep
OWIS Random Acts of Kindness 
FREEBIES
At each of the OWIS 2019 events, we'll be dishing out a 'Random Act of Kindness'.
Who knows what it will be but, whatever it is, it's totally FREE!
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
https://www.facebook.com/events/725606564559777/
Thu 19 Sep
5 – 6 pm
GOSSIP Does OWIS 
ART
GOSSIP Collective join OWIS for another year of fabulous creative going's on!
Our amazing Lorraine Lim will be at the Settle Inn with straws and inks, not for drinking, of course, but to create some amazing artworks!
Pop in and get a fabulously arty evening started, you'll be glad you did!
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/466225683967496/
Thu 19 Sep
6.15 – 8.00 pm
Artis-try: Light Painting! 

ART/PHOTOGRAPHY
Art/photography event led by official OWIS photographer, Sweet P Photography. Under the guidance of Leonard (aka Sweet P Photography), we'll be 'painting' with light - in a darkened space - and capturing the results with the camera. if you leave a contact email address, we can send you the image(s) in due course.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/2465461347072841/
Thu 19 Sep
8.15 – 10.00 pm
The Write Angle presents 'Depth' 
SPOKEN WORD
Spoken Word event hosted by local author, Emma Mooney.
We're going in deep. What does 'depth' mean to you? Depth of feeling, depths of despair, depth of field, a meaning that has depth, inner depths, out of your depth?
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/568369967031627/
Thu 19 Sep
10.15 – 11.15 pm
Bootsie Blue 
MUSIC
With influences such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Kasabian and The Doors, this trio is guaranteed to get your feet tapping and have you singing along with their killer choruses. Aidan Burhmann (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Callum Barrett (Bass) and Ian Simpson (Drums, Vocals) never disappoint with their live shows.
Make sure you get along to this. If you've not heard them before, You're about to discover your new favourite band.
The Settle Inn, 92 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/396520744545800/
Thu 19 Sep
11.30 – 00.00 am
Skelfs at The Settle inn 
MUSIC
Come on down and see Skelfs live on Thursday the 19th of September at The Settle Inn (Stirling) for One Weekend In Stirling 2019.
We are looking forward to playing some songs from our upcoming EP, as well as some old favourites!
So make sure you're there, to hear them first!
The Settle Inn, 92 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/769738193443348/
Fri 20 Sep
6.15 – 7.00 pm
Wesley and Melissa – A Sibling Musical Event 
MUSIC
Melissa is a singer-songwriter with a keen interest in the use of music and sound as a therapeutic medium. She is currently performing stripped-down versions of her original material with voice and ukulele. The simplicity of sound, delivery and articulation of lyrics creates an atmosphere for the listener to sink into and connect in an authentic context.
Wesley is a multi-talented, accomplished singer/songwriter and musician flavoured with the influences of folk revival greats such as John Martyn and Bert Jansch. He runs open mic sessions, plays professionally and is a tutor in guitar skills. Wesley has supported musicians across the genres on various instruments and is widely respected for his playing skills.
Joining as a sibling duet, Wesley and Melissa will perform a bridge between solo sets including originals 'You are the Light' and 'The Soul Sees'.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/673445566399724/
Fri 20 Sep
7.15 – 8.00 pm
Clipper Ship ‘City of Adelaide’ Beneath The Southern Cross 
AUTHOR EVENT/BOOK LAUNCH
Rita Bradd reads from her newly released book about her epic voyage on a heavy-lift vessel from Rotterdam to Adelaide, South Australia over the winter of 2013/14.
She accompanied the clipper ship 'City of Adelaide' aka 'Carrick' that was rescued from threatened demolition at the Scottish Maritime Museum at Irvine.
She writes of her passion for tall ships and how this led to her accompanying ‘City of Adelaide’ to record her final voyage in tandem with a diary kept by a young woman on the ship's maiden voyage in 1864.
Copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18+
https://www.facebook.com/events/350969872472192/
Fri 20 Sep
20.15 – 22.45 pm
Wham, Slam, Thank you, Ma’am! 
POETRY SLAM CONTEST
The Write Angle presents their first-ever poetry slam, with a prize for the winner.
If you're planning on competing – and please do! - please drop us a message first and we'll put your name on the list, to guarantee your place.
Places will be limited.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/362725567686379/
Fri 20 Sep
22.50 – 23.10 pm
Jamie Robson 
MUSIC
Music and spoken word from Jamie Robson. are available)
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/895008310878197/
Fri 20 Sep
11.15 – 00.00 am
The Nickajack Men 
MUSIC
The Nickajack Men are a five-piece band from Falkirk, whose sound is somewhere between alternative-country and indie rock.
The band are Lewis White (lead vocal and guitar), Michael Garner (guitar and vocals), Jamie Burns (bass), Matthew McAlister (drums) and Lewis Rolland (keys).
For One Weekend In Stirling, they're playing a special stripped-back set.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/885736685135224/
Sat 21 Sep
1.00 – 3.00 pm
Creative Connections presents ‘All Write Now’
CREATIVE WRITING/PERFORMANCE
Part creative writing workshop, part performance event - come along and get involved.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/410633999539056/
SAT 21 Sep
3.15 – 4.15 PM
The Troubadors 
MUSIC
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a whole hour of live music from The Troubadors; featuring one of the stars of One Weekend In Stirling 2018, Charlie Marx.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/2425667147665427/
Sat 21 Sep
4.30 – 6.00 pm
An Exchange of Words 
SPOKEN WORD
After a well-earned rest, The Write Angle's perennially popular spoken word event, 'An Exchange of Words', is back! Always lots of fun, the golden rule is: no one performs their own words.
So start getting your swapsies organised, and let's see what new light you can shine on someone else's words. In previous years we've had poems turned into songs, songs turned into poems, stories delivered by multiple speakers... use your imagination, and let's see what happens on the day.
Hosted by: Debbie Baker
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/464585014274184/
Sat 21 Sep
6.15 – 6.45 pm
Megan Goodwin at The Settle Inn 
MUSIC
Having recently performed at Doune The Rabbit Hole and won the Falkirk Summer Songwriters Showcase 2019, Megan Goodwin is not an act to miss. With influences such as Florence + The Machine and London Grammar, her songs will be sure to have you listening.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/360490461542049/
Sat 21 Sep
7.00 – 7.45 pm
Fathers Medicine – Live at The Settle Inn! 
MUSIC
One of the highlights of last year's One Weekend In Stirling, Fathers Medicine - Ayrshire-based acoustic duo, Dylan Lorimer and Ryan Thomson - are all set for a storming return to The Settle Inn.
Their self-penned songs are joyous; like a contemporary Everly Brothers, and even if you don't yet know them, you'll be singing along in no time.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/651443125360131/
Sat 21 Sep
8.00 – 8.45 pm
Adele Gavin and Lewis Cullen 
MUSIC
I'll be singing my heart out, accompanied by my wonderful co-writer Lewis Cullen, as part of One Weekend In Stirling 2019. Come along for some soul-filled goodness, reflective lyrics, and flourishing guitar. Here’s a little taste of what to expect: https://soundcloud.com/adele_gavin/honey
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/493272261470035/
Sat 21 Sep
9.00 – 9.45 pm
Blind lemon Gators (Original Duo) 
MUSIC
A rare intimate gig from the Gators. This is bound to be one-to-remember, so make sure you're there;
there are songs to be sung and stories to be told, that you really don't want to miss.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/1050504885281070/
Sat 21 Sep
10.00 – 10.45 pm
Adele & The Gator 
MUSIC
Swampy delta blues, delicate slide guitar, and soulful vocals inspired by jazz singers from the 1940s.
That’s what you should expect when you see The Gator and I play as part of the One Weekend in Stirling festival. We’ll be there from 10 pm bringing you big vocals and warm, resonate slide guitar.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/510369456456517/
Sat 21 Sep
23.00 – 00.00 am
Saturday Late Shift 
MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD
Join us on the Saturday Late Shift, for songs and spoken word - and maybe even a laugh or two - as we head towards the witching hour. On the bill are Billy Watson, Sunshine + Moz, and Max Iantone - Poet.
We guarantee you'll have a good time.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/417136495582325/
Sun 22 Sep
1.00 -3.00 pm
Doodle Inn 
ART
The Settle Inn's art event, 'Doodle Inn', invites you to pop in and try your hands at some figure drawing, as part of One Weekend In Stirling 2019. The session will be led by local artist, Karen Strang.
Materials will be available but, feel free to bring your own, if you prefer.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/455053042018607/
Sun 22 Sep
3.15 – 4.30 PM
Writing with Rimmer 
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Writing from Where You Are
GOSSIP Collective presents ‘Writing with Rimmer’ - A creative writing workshop with poet, Elizabeth Rimmer. Elizabeth will use her knowledge of local plant life to inspire participants to create their own creative responses - poetry, stories and reflections, grounded in their experience of living where they are. There may be cookies!
GOSSIP Collective wish to gratefully acknowledge the support of Scottish Book Trust's 'Live Literature' funding, which has made this event possible.
Follow Elizabeth Rimmer's blog at: https://burnedthumb.co.uk/#page
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/2385207901573788/
Sun 22 Sep
4.45 – 6.30 pm
Confidence in the Spotlight 
CONFIDENCE-BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR PERFORMERS
A relaxed confidence-building workshop session to help people take their writing off the page and into the spotlight. This workshop session would also suit anyone who has to speak in public, lead groups or workshops, or even aspiring singers/musicians, who are wary of being in the spotlight.
The session will be led by Penny Thomas.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
14 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/904152113295918/
Sun 22 Sep
6.45 – 8.15 pm
Learning To Fly 
SPOKEN WORD
The Write Angle presents 'Learning To Fly!'. the spoken word event especially aimed at those taking their first steps into the world of spoken word performance, or those wishing to increase their confidence. Come along and share your poems, stories, haiku, limericks, six-word short stories - whatever you've been writing - in front of our friendly, supportive audience. Last time around there were tears, so it might be best to bring some hankies!
It would also be great to have two or three more experienced performers to share some of their work, give feedback and advice to participants.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/518914195547764/
Sun 22 Sep
7.55 – 8.15 pm
Simply Swindells 
MUSIC
A short set from popular singer-songwriter, Joe Swindells; the final music event at this year's One Weekend In Stirling. Sit back and enjoy!
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
FREE
(Donations welcomed)
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/2412434629002541/
Sun 22 Sep
8.25 – 8.45 pm
Raffle and ‘A Bloody Good Writing Competition’ Winners 
RAFFLE/COMPETITION WINNERS
The OWIS 2019 Raffle and, the winners of 'A Bloody Good Writing Competition' will be announced, live in The Settle Inn.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/965010130505754/
Sun 23 Sep
9pm onwards
OWIS BIG 50 QUIZ 
QUIZ
Once again the Settle Inn's BIG 50 QUIZ will be all about the arts and entertainment in celebration of the ONE WEEKEND IN STIRLING festival gone before it. All the regular rules apply!
Free entry and £50 to the winning team.
The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary’s Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
18 +
https://www.facebook.com/events/893356691033495/

PLEASE NOTE:
- Photography will be taking place at ALL the events.
- Photography will focus on the performers, however, some audience captures may also occur.
- By attending this event you are agreeing that One Weekend In Stirling / The Write Angle can use your image within their media production.
Any questions?
Please contact: editor.thewriteangle@gmail.com


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Saturday 8th December 2018
'A Christmas Cavalcade'

A festive feast of all sorts of arty stuff:  music, photography, spoken word, art, raffle, crafts, poetry, nibbles, the Jar of Opporchancity, books,  'Silly Selfies', and much much more!

ENTRY is as FREE as you want it to be (Donations welcomed)
3.30 - 9pm
The Tolbooth (Gallery)
Jail Wynd
Stirling





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Thursday 8th November 2018
'Firewords 4 - No Quarter Given!'

An evening of feisty, fiery, passionate music and spoken word.
ENTRY is as FREE as you want it to be*
(Donations welcomed)
7 - 10.30pm
The Settle Inn
St Mary's Wynd

Stirling


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The Write Angle
presents
'Having Words With Myself'
Thursday 12th July 2018



featuring:

Adele Gavin
Ailie Wallace
Amy Lou
Angie Walker
Carol Allan
Chris Boyland
Emma Mooney
Gary Mckenzie
Jo Ross
Kat McGuigan
Max Iantone
Peter Callaghan
Sarah Mclean
Suzanne Egerton
Theresa Pickles

Do you ever feel the need to 'have a word with yourself'?
Then this event is for you.

If you're the sort of person who regularly 'reflects', 'ruminates', and 'ponders', where you are in life and where you're heading, or whether or not something is a good decision for you - then this event is right up your street, and participating will definitely be a good choice to make.

It's going to be a powerful - probably emotional - thoughtful evening of people sharing their conversations with themselves. A reflective, thought-provoking and inspirational spoken word and acoustic music event.



DATE: Thursday 12 July 2018
VENUE: The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary's Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU

ENTRY is as FREE as you want it to be! (donations welcomed)
Event Details

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Thursday 12 April 2018
'Love and Desire and Hate'

The Write Angle presents 'Love and Desire and Hate' - an evening of spoken word, poetry and storytelling, that's guaranteed* to induce every possible emotion.
featuring:
Angie Walker, Carol Allan, Deborah Lucy Benson, Derek Mcluckie, Emma MooneyJanet Crawford, Sarah Mclean, and Swaksha Krishnakumar.
There will also be a short 'open mic' section. Places will be given on the night - on a first come, first served basis.
HOSTED BY: Max
DATE: Thursday 12 April 2018
VENUE: The Settle Inn, 91 St Mary's Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU
ENTRY is as FREE as you want it to be! (donations welcomed)
* probably
General themes: Love/lust/desire/covetousness/loathing/hate/relationships
Event Details




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Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th January 2018
'One Weekend In Falkirk 2018'
featuring Lesley Traynor, Nico G, Ailie Wallace, Joseph Hewer, Rose Ritchie, Max Iantone, Amy Lou, Emma Mooney, Audrey Biscotti, Lewis White, Aidan Buhrmann, Sally Evans, Paul Case, Max Scratchmann, Elizabeth Rimmer, Scott Asworth & Graeme Campbell - to name just a few!

Four days of passionate acoustic music and spoken word, with some arty shenanigans thrown in.
FREE*
(donations are always welcome)

Full details at:

 One Weekend In Falkirk 2018

#oneweekendinfalkirk

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Friday 27th January 2017
'Firewords - 3'
featuring The Narcissist Cookbook
An evening of feisty, fiery, passionate music and spoken word.
FREE*
(donations are always welcome)
7 - 10.30pm
The Settle Inn
St Mary's Wynd
Stirling
Click here for 'Firewords - 3'

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Friday 27th January 2017
'A Very Peculiar Burns Supper - 3'
featuring Adele Gavin
NO Burns NO haggis NO supper (unless you buy your own!)
But, a whole lot of music and spoken word FUN!
FREE*
(donations are always welcome)
7 - 10pm
Mediterranea
4 Viewfield Place
Stirling
Click here for 'A Very Peculiar Burns Supper - 3'

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'One Weekend In Falkirk'
5 - 9 January 2017

Five days of fun, in Falkirk, designed to start the year exactly as we mean to continue:


live music + poetry + karaoke + photography + acoustic music + spoken word + book launch + film + YOU

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! 


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