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| Visitor Golf Tournament |
| Mondays, Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton |
Visiting golfers are invited to play a game of golf on this par 71 (6,842 yards) course. Please book your tee-off time early. Special rates: $110.00 inclusive of cart for 18-holes; $25.00 club rentals. Free range balls. Book your tee time early.
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| Enquiries: Tee time booking: Port Royal Golf Course, tel 234 0974. |
Wednesdays, Ocean View Golf Course,
Visiting golfers are invited to play a game of golf on this 9-hole, par 35 (2,940 yards). Book your tee time early. Last tee time for tournament entry, 12 noon.
Special rates: $85.00 per person includes 9-hole greens fee, golf cart, golf club rental, one sleeve of 3 golf balls and package of tees. $65.00 per person for 9-hole greens fee and golf cart if you are equipped. Play another 9 holes for cart fee only. |
| Enquiries: Tee time booking: Ocean View Golf Course, tel 295 9093 |
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| Guided Walking Tour of City of Hamilton |
| Mondays, 10:00am, Bermuda National Library’s Verandah, Queen Street |
| A knowledgeable Tour Guide takes you past some of Bermuda’s historic points of interest including City Hall & Arts Centre, the Sessions House, the Anglican Cathedral and Fort Hamilton. The tour departs from the Bermuda National Library’s verandah on Queen Street and ends at Fort Hamilton for the performance of the Skirling Ceremony. No Tour on December 28. |
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| Sessions House Tour |
| Mondays, 11:00am – 11:45am, Sessions House, Parliament St., Hamilton |
| Tour the Sessions House, the building currently housing the House of Assembly and the Supreme Court and learn about the powerful role Parliament plays in Bermuda. No tour on December 28 |
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| Botanical Gardens Tour |
| Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30am, Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre, Paget |
Meet at the Berry Hill entrance near Botanical Gardens Visitor’s Centre.
10:30am. Sub-tropical fruit groves, cedar and banyan trees, formal gardens, sensory garden for the blind, cacti and display houses with exotic plants are a few of the 15 permanent collections in the lush 36 acres.
12:00noon – 2:00pm. On Tuesdays and Fridays only, while in the Botanical Gardens, visit historic Camden House providing official functions are not scheduled. |
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| Bermuda Gombey Revue |
Tuesdays, 4:00pm, No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, Hamilton
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| An exciting, historic Bermuda folk art event. Bring your camera! |
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| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour |
| Wednesdays, 10:00am, BIOS, Ferry Reach, St. George’s |
| An hour-long tour of the laboratories, grounds and research vessels when at dock. No tour on December 30 |
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| Chit Chat – Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Wednesdays, 10:00am, Dolphin Quest, Bermuda Maritime Museum |
Join one of our animal behaviourists for a fascinating and informative sharing of Dolphin behaviours, facts and fiction. Learn what you can do to help protect our ocean home. Admission: Bermuda Maritime Museum fee required: $10Adults, $5Chid |
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| Historical Re-enactment in the Town of St. George |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays, St. George’s Square |
10:30am A guided tour through narrow alleys and lanes of this historic town.
11:45am The Mayor greets visitors back in King’s Square.
12:00noon Ducking – light hearted costumed re-enactment of public punishment. |
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| Bermuda Cookery Demonstration |
| Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 4:00pm, No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street |
| Bermudian cuisine is a ‘melting pot’ of ethnic influences. Bermudian chef, Cheryl Kerr, shares local flavours. |
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| Somerset Walk and Slide Show – Somerset |
| Thursdays, Country Squire Restaurants |
10:00am Walk past charming homes; learn about our history, architecture and old-time medicinal use of plants and herbs along the way.
11:15am An informative 20-minute audio-visual tour of Bermuda highlights follows the tour (walk departs Country Squire Restaurant and returns for the Slide Show). Transportation suggestion: Bus #7 or #8 to Mangrove Bay or Somerset: ferry to Watford Bridge |
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| Dockyard Glassworks, Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Glassworks is an exciting experience, whether it is flame working or glass-blowing. The artists are always available for questions concerning their craft. |
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| Hands on Craft – Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Thursdays and Sundays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Thursdays meet a different artist each week and learn the techniques of working with natural foliage or paper and take away your own creation. You’ll see a demonstration of the art of chair rushing, bobbin lace making, beaded tassels and the lathe turning of cedar. Also included, an animated discussion about the crafted Gombey dolls and answers to needlework problems. |
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| Discovering the Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Thursdays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Cooperage, Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Explore the architecture, architects and builders of this Victorian Dockyard plus a visit to the barrel makers store now used by a local microbrewery. Tasting and Q & A included. |
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| Folk Medicine: Yesterday and Today, City of Hamilton |
| Thursdays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street |
| An introduction to herb and plant medicines used by early settlers in Bermuda along with a review of modern day folk remedies and holistic approaches to health. No demonstrations on December 3, 10, 24, 2009 and March 25, 2010. The final demonstration will be held April 1, 2010. |
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| St. George’s “Old Town” Tour |
| Saturdays, King’s Square, Town of St. George |
10:30am A one-hour walking tour with a guide through the narrow streets and alleyways of the old town
11:45am The Mayor gives a personal greeting to all
12:00noon Ducking – light hearted, costume re-enactment of public punishment. |
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| Dolphin Show – Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Saturdays, 3:00pm, Dolphin Quest, Bermuda Maratime Museum |
| Dolphins leap, splash and amaze in this fun and entertaining emceed show. Bring your family. Admission: Bermuda Maritime Museum fee is required: $10 adults, $5 children. |
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| Royal Naval Dockyard Tour |
| Sundays, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Anchor Fountain, Clocktower Building |
| The Dockyard defences and ship repairs form the basis of today’s walk |
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| Taste of Bermuda |
| Sundays, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Dip into the rich cultural culinary heritage of our island home with an array of flavours from Bermuda preserves, gourmet pepper jams, rum cake, cookies, fudge, honey, sauces, pepper jelly, ginger beer and locally made beer. |
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