Dutch street symphony orchestra Ricciotti Ensemble
The Dutch street symphony orchestra Ricciotti Ensemble entertained an audience in the new outdoor amphitheatre in Dunbar Battery
The venue was full and the performance was a huge success.The most energetic orchestra in the world have been on their Scotch Fling Tour between July 28th and August 4th and have played more than 30 performances in 8 days. The Ricciotti aims to play symphonic music in places it isn't normally played. Common Ricciotti venues are hospitals,parks, museums,and even on the streets.Founded in 1970, the Ricciotti Ensemble has audience participation and broad programming in its DNA and its performances are a true celebration of music and life in itself. With the average musician’s age at 22 years old, the organisation aims to provide high-quality community performance experiences for its emerging artists at the outset of their professional careers.
Fishing For Litter
The fishing fleet in Dunbar is participating in the successful project to tackle marine litter at sea. The project aims to reduce marine litter by engaging one of the key stakeholders, the fishing industry. It has the benefit of raising awareness of Marine litter within the fishing industry, local communities and with school children.
RNLI Fete a Huge Success
On Saturday 8th July , the town gathered for the annual Lifeboat Day, the group’s biggest fundraiser of the year.Warm sunshine and a host of star attractions helped to make the event a huge success, including a performance by the dancers from the hugely successful ‘Strictly for the Lifeboats
Dunbar Coastal Rowing Club
Members arriving back in Dunbar after rowing the John Muir way across Scotland from Helensburgh through the Forth and Clyde canal to Dunbar. A great achievement and a first for the rowing club and perhaps the first boat to row the John Muir way.
