This Week in Bermuda

this week in march …

All events are subject to change.
Further details can be obtained from the Department of Tourism, telephone 441-292-0023.
Alternatively, you can check the daily newspaper for further updates.
Submissions for the Calendar must be in writing fax to (441-295-3445)
or E-mail info@thisweekinbermuda.bm before the 10th of the month.

Bermuda Gourmet Getaway
March 1 - 3
Various locations across the Island

The Fifth Annual Bermuda Gourmet Getaway, will be hosted by chef Rahman Rock Harper, best known as this year's winner of the ever-popular FOX TV series, Hell's Kitchen, produced by Gordon Ramsay. Rock will be joined by four other international celebrity chefs Nathan Outlaw, Jason Wilson, Mary Dumont, and Matthew Gennuso as well as some of Bermuda's finest local chefs to offer superior, fun-filled events such as: Viking Village, Kids Village, Taste Bermuda, Grillin' & Chillin', Chef and Winemaker Dinner, Escoffier Cup Competition, People's Choice Challenge, Iron Chef Team Competition and the Champagne Brunch on Tom Wadson's Organic Farm.

Enquiries: Michelle Halpin, Total Marketing and Communications, P.O.Box HM 2505, Hamilton HM GX, Bermuda, tel 441 278 8895, fax 441 296 3388, email michelle@totalgroup.bm.

Bermuda Lectures & Tours - Year Round Tours
March 1 - 20, 22 - 31
Various locations across the Island

A selection of scheduled and privately arranged guided walks and talks, throughout the year, covering all aspects of Bermuda, including architecture, geology, flora and fauna. Tours are tailored to families, general public, corporate groups and special interest.

Tickets: Call Tim Rogers for prices as pricing varies depending on the length and type of tour, and for times and departures of venues as they change weekly. Private tours must be booked in advance.

Enquiries: Tim Rogers, Bermuda Lectures & Tours, 6 Leacroft Hill, Southampton SB03, Bermuda, tel 441 234 4082, fax 441 238 2773, email trogers@northrock.bm

Bermuda National Trust Auction, Jumble Sale and Raffle
March 1
Jack King Building, Botanical Gardens, Paget

Start your spring-cleaning early, and donate unwanted treasures to the jumble sale and auction. Accepted are a limited number of items on consignment. There is sure to be something for every collector. Don't miss them!

Enquires: Bermuda National Trust, P.O.Box HM 105, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda, tel 441 236 6483, fax 441 236 0617, email palmetto@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm.

Byways Bermuda Tours - Personalised Tours of Bermuda
March 1 - 31 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Various tours of the Island

We will collect you from your hotel or cruise ship whenever possible. Every tour includes short walks, activities, full commentary, refreshments and photo opportunities. Children are only taken on our family fun tours. There are several tours to meet your needs. Please see www.bywaysbermuda.com to see which tour suits you and also for prices.

Tours can be also tailored to client's needs from family groups, birders, historians, walkers and naturalists. Fully escorted with a driver and guide. Longer tours to include lunch and a swim are available whilst we usually take no more that 6. Groups up to 16 can be accommodated.

Enquiries: Byway Tours, P.O.Box DV 734, Devonshire DVBX, Bermuda, tel 441 504 8687, email rklatter@northrock.bm or website www.bywaysbermuda.com .

Dolphin Show
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3:00pm
Dolphin Quest, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Royal Naval Dockyard

Dolphins leap, splash and amaze in this fun and entertaining emceed show. Bring your family. There will only be one show per day.

Admission to the Bermuda Maritime Museum is required: $10 adults $5 children under 5 free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity

Enquiries: Dolphin Quest tel 441 234 4464, Department of Community & Cultural Affairs tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842, or website www.bermudatourism.com.

St. George's "Old Town" Tour
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30am
King's Square, Town of St. George, St. George's

Tour schedule:
10:30am - A one-hour walking tour through the narrow streets and alleyways of the old town with a St. George Chamber of Commerce guide;

11:45am - The Mayor gives a personal greeting to all;

12 noon - Ducking - light-hearted, costumed re-enactment of public punishment.

Participation: Free

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Visitor Golf Tournament - St. George's Golf Course
March 1 - 26 7:00am - 4:00pm
St. George's Golf Course, 1 Park Road, St. George's

Visiting golfers are invited to play a game of golf at St. George's Golf Course, a par 62 (4,043 yards) course. Competition is based on the Callaway system: everyone has an equal chance at winning weekly prizes. Please book your tee-off time early. Visitors pay reduced greens fees.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquires: St. George's Golf Course, 1 Park Road, St. George's, tel 441 297 8353, Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

World Heritage Centre
March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 10:00am - 4:00pm
World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George

Come and watch the film "A Stroll Through St. George's" and enjoy the orientation and exhibits gallery before touring the city.

Admission: Free

Enquiries: The St. George's Foundation, P.O.Box GE 58, St. George's GE BX, Bermuda, tel 441 297 8043, fax 441 297 2479, email directorsgf@logic.bm or website www.stgeorgefoundation.com .

Bermuda Glassworks
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bermuda Glassworks, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys

Create your own masterpiece demonstration and taste the freshly baked Bermuda-made cake with a twist.

Participation: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, or Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Hands on Craft
March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard

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 lathe turning of cedar. Also, included, an animated discussion about the crafted Gombey dolls and answers to needlework problems.

Participation: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Royal Naval Dockyard Tour
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:15pm
Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard

Meet in the Cooperage in the Bermuda Craft Market then begin a historical walk inside the granite walls of the 200 years old 75-acre Royal Naval Dockyard. The tour is approximately 45 minutes long.

Participation: Free

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842, or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Taste of Bermuda
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard

Enjoy a sampling of Bermuda products including Outerbridges Pepper products, Horton's Rum Cakes, Bermuda Jam Factory's homemade pepper jellies, Sallie's jams, Frog & Onion's rum swizzle and fish chowder, Gosling's Bermuda Gold Liqueur, new products (jams, sauces, and cake) and Bermuda Honey.

Admission: Free

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Guided Walking Tour of City of Hamilton
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00am
Bermuda National Library, Queen Street, City of Hamilton

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.

A Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447 or Visitors' Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Sessions House Tour
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11:00am
House of Parliament, Corner of Parliament and Church Streets, City of Hamilton

Learn about the powerful role Parliament plays in Bermuda during a 45-minute tour.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, or Visitors Information Centre 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842, or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Skirling Ceremony
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 12:00pm
Fort Hamilton, Happy Valley Road, City of Hamilton, Pembroke

Overlooking the harbour in an untried fortress, authentic kilted pipers, drummers and dancers perform to the bagpipe "skirl" of the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band.

A Bermuda Heart & Soul activity

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitors Information Centre 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842, or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Visitor Golf Tournament - Ocean View Golf Course
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Various
Ocean View Golf Course, Devonshire

Visiting golfers are invited to play in this tournament at the Ocean View Golf Course a 9-hole, par 35 (2,940 yards). Competition is based on the Calloway System. Everyone has an equal chance at winning weekly prizes. Please book your tee-off time early. Visitors pay reduced greens fees.

A Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Ocean View Golf Course 441 295 9093, Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or www.bermudatourism.com

Bermuda Gombey Revue
March 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00pm
No. 1 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton, Pembroke

The swirling rhythm and vivid costumes of the Gombey dancers and musicians are an exciting, historic Bermuda folk art event. Be sure to bring your camera!

Participation: Free

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Bermuda Quilter's Guild
March 4, 20
Peace Lutheran Church Hall, South Road, Paget

Join our local quilters at their regular meetings and learn new techniques and styles. All are welcome. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm and the third Thursday of each month.

Admission: Free

Enquiries: Dorothy Slater, President, Bermuda Quilter's Guild, Panorama #3, Paget DV04, Bermuda, tel 441 236-9956 or email dorothy@slater.org

Botanical Gardens Tour
March 4 - 5, 7, 11 - 12, 14, 18 - 19, 21, 25 10:30am
Botanical Gardens, Paget

Sub-tropical fruit groves, cedar and banyan trees, formal gardens, sensory garden for the blind, cacti, succulents and display houses with exotic plants are a few of the 15 permanent collections in the lush 36 acres. Walking tours are held, weather permitting, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays (except official holidays). Meet at the Botanical Gardens Visitor's Centre. After the tour, on Tuesdays and Fridays only, stop in at Camden (the official residence of the Premier of Bermuda), noon - 2pm (unless official functions are scheduled).

Participation: Free

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Botanical Gardens Visitor's Centre tel 441 236 5291 or Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com

Bermuda Cookery Demonstration
March 5, 12, 19, 26 2:30pm - 4:00pm
No. 1 Shed, Front Street, City of Hamilton

Bermudian cuisine is a "melting pot" of ethnic influences. Bermudian chef, Cheryl Kerr, shares local flavours.

Admission: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour
March 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00am
17 Biological Lane, St. George's

Guides begin the tour with a summary of BIOS's history in Bermuda and an overview of ongoing research and education projects at BIOS. When the R/V Bank of Bermuda Atlantic Explorer II is at dock, groups may get the chance to see this 168-foot ocean research vessel. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, 17 Biological Lane, St. George's, Bermuda, tel 441 297 1880, email webmaster@bbsr.edu, website www.bios.edu.

Bermuda National Trust Gold Tour
March 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00am - 12:00pm
Waterville, The Lane, Paget

The Gold Tour begins with Waterville, an exceptional early 18th century Bermuda house on the outskirts of Hamilton which now serves as the Bermuda National Trust headquarters. View the antiques on display and explore the surrounding grounds planted with a variety of local and exotic flora, including a formal rose garden. A short drive away is Paget Marsh, a miraculously unaltered wetland. Step back to precolonial times as you enter this quiet oasis, a haven for wildflowers and bird life. Lead by Tim Rogers, a local historian, antiques specialist and expert guide, this is the perfect tour for both history and nature lovers!

Admission: $50 per person includes taxi, refreshments and Bermuda National Trust Combo pass to three Bermuda National Trust Museums. Reservations required before 3:00pm on Tuesdays.

Enquiries: Bermuda National Trust, P.O. Box HM 105, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda, tel 441 236 6483, fax 441 236 0617, email palmetto@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm.

Chit Chat - Royal Naval Dockyard
March 5, 12, 19, 26 11:00am
Dolphin Quest - Bermuda Maritime Museum, Royal Naval Dockyard

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: Adults $10 and children $5 This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842, or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Historical Re-enactment in the Town of St. George's
March 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30am
King's Square, Town of St. George, St. George's

10:30am - A guided tour through narrow alleys and lanes of this historic old town, hardly changed since the 17th century.

11:45am - The Mayor greets visitors back in King's Square;

12 noon - Ducking - light-hearted, re-enactment of public punishment;

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447 or Visitor Information Centre tel: 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Visitor Golf Tournament at St. George's Golf Course
March 5, 12, 19, 26 7:00am - 4:00pm
St. George's Golf Course, 1 Park Road, St. George's

Visiting golfers are invited to play in this tournament at St. George's Golf Course, a par 62 (4,043 yards) course. Competition is based on the Callaway system: everyone has an equal chance at winning weekly prizes. Please book your tee-off time early. Visitors pay reduced greens fees.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Discovering the Royal Naval Dockyard
March 6, 13, 20, 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cooperage, Royal Naval Dockyard

A guided walk designed to inform, in a light-hearted yet informative way, of the historical significance of the Royal Naval Dockyard. Meet in the Cooperage. The tour will walk you through two centuries, from the birth of Dockyard to its present day usage as one of the Island's most popular tourist attractions.

Participation: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, or Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Dockyard Glassworks
March 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Admission: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Somerset Walk & Slide Show
March 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00am
Country Squire Restaurant, Somerset

Walk past charming homes, learn about Bermuda's diverse history, our architecture and old-time medicinal use of many plants and herbs along the way. At 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. Bus #7 or #8 to Mangrove Bay or Somerset Ferry to Watford Bridge.

Participation: Free.

This is a Bermuda Heart & Soul activity.

Enquiries: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447 Visitor Information Centre, tel 441 297 8000 or 441 799 4842 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Bermuda Dressage Group - Combined Training - Jumping
March 8 11:00am
National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street, Devonshire

Join local equestrian enthusiasts and the Bermuda Dressage Group as riders put their talents on display. Exciting shows are held throughout the year.

Enquiries: Michael Cherry, Bermuda Equestrian Federation, P.O. Box DV 583, Devonshire DV BX, Bermuda, tel 441 234 0485, fax 441 234 3010, email jacherry@northrock.bm or website www.bef.bm.

A Journey in Poland - Land of Beauty and Treasures
March 12 8:00pm
Mount Saint Agnes Auditorium, Dundonald Street, City of Hamilton

Come and join Ann Smith Gordon for her 22nd audio visual slide presentation to benefit P.A.L.S. See stunning Krakow, the perfect and little known city of Zamosc Warsaw, which has risen from the ashes of World War II.

Admission: $15. Please call P.A.L.S for tickets, tel 441 236 7257.

PALS is the support group for cancer care in Bermuda.

Enquiries: Ann Smith-Gordon, PALS, P.O.Box DV 19, Devonshire DV BX, Bermuda, tel 441 236 7259, fax 441 236 7250, email pals@northrock.bm or website www.pals.bm.

Bermuda Horse & Pony Association - Spring Show
March 15 - 16 12:00pm
National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street, Devonshire

A member of the International Equestrian Federation, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation is an entirely amateur organization in terms of being run by volunteer members, but being very professional in terms of commitment. Come and watch local equestrian enthusiasts as they compete in Dressage and Jumping. Exciting shows and informative clinics are held throughout the year.

Enquiries: Michael Cherry, Bermuda Equestrian Federation, P.O. Box DV 583, Devonshire DV BX, Bermuda, tel 441 234 0485, fax 441 234 3010, email jacherry@northrock.bm or website www.bef.bm.

Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk
March 16

Charity Event: The Palm Sunday Walk has become a very popular springtime tradition with residents and visitors alike. The walk takes place in a different location each year, and usually attracts more than 2,000 participants. Organizers develop a route, approximately 6-8 miles that showcases Bermuda's gorgeous landscapes and historic structures. All are welcome to join us for an afternoon of exercise and exploration!

It is not suitable for strollers. No dogs are allowed out of courtesy to property owners. Lots of mud, so please wear sensible shoes.

Participation is free.

Enquires: Bermuda National Trust, P.O.Box HM 105, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda, tel 441 236 6483, fax 441 236 0617, email palmetto@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm.

Good Friday
March 21

Good Friday is a Public Holiday. Traditionally Bermudians enjoy hot cross buns, codfish cakes and kite flying all day.

Kite Festival
March 21 11:30am - 3:00pm
Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton

Annual Good Friday Kite Festival on Horseshoe bay Beach. Music, activities, kite competition, entertainment for the whole family!

Admission: Free

Enquiries: United Bermuda Party, P.O. Box HM 715 HM CX, tel 441 295 0729, fax 441 292 7195.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute - Whale Watching
March 26, 29 - 30 9:00am - 4:00pm
BUEI dock, East Broadway, Paget

Seasonal Event: Cruise along Bermuda's South Shore to observe the incredible Humpback Whales on their migration north. Have an up close look at these awe inspiring creatures in their natural habitat. This is the chance of a lifetime to see whales frolic on the surface and swim underwater. Remember to bring windbreakers, sweat shirts, jackets, lunch/snack, and your camera of course!

Tickets: $35 for members and $40 for non-members

To purchase tickets please call the Oceans Gift Shop at 441 297 7314

Enquiries: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, P.O.Box HM 1745, Hamilton HM GX, Bermuda, tel 441 297 7313, fax 441 236 6141, email info@buei.org or website www.buei.org.

BEF - FEI World Jumping Challenge 2008
March 29 - 30 11:00am
National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street, Devonshire

Enquiries: Michael Cherry, Bermuda Equestrian Federation, P.O.Box DV 583, Devonshire DV BX, Bermuda, tel 441 234 0485, fax 441 234 3010, email jacherry@northrock.bm or website www.bef.bm.

Dog Training Club of Bermuda Annual March Obedience and Agility Trails
March 29 - 30 8:30am - 5:00pm
Botanical Gardens, Paget

Come and see the dog obedience and agility trails.

Admission: Free

Enquiries: Dog Training Club of Bermuda, P.O.Box HM 1406, Hamilton, Bermuda HM FX, tel 441 291 4230 or email ethorne@northrock.bm.

Ross "Blackie" Talbot Charity Golf Tournament
March 31
Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club, Warwick

Since its modest beginning in 1993, the Ross "Blackie" Talbot Memorial Charity Golf Tournament has become a fixture on the annual fund-raising calendar of Bermuda. Mr. Ross "Blackie" Talbot was a member of the world famous Talbot Brothers musical group. Ross and the Talbot Brothers became true good will ambassadors for Bermuda. The tournament represents a legacy of caring and its evolution into a permanent foundation stands as a testament to the love Ross had for Bermuda.

Enquiries: Ross "Blackie" Talbot Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, Suite 787, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, tel 441 292 1222, email info@rbtcharitygolf.org or website www.rbtcharitygolf.org

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of the Calendar of Events.
Details are subject to change without notice and therefore it is advisable to verify directly through the contact details provided before making arrangements based on that information.