Kinross Newsletter

Club & Community Group NewsOrwell Dramatic SocietyCiao daahlings!! Suitably refreshed after a short break withmy celebrity friends in Cannes, it’s back to the vital work ofkeeping an eye on the goings on in our wonderful, if slightlydamp(!), rural retreat. Honestly, five weeks is just not longenough for a decent break. I was just settling in to thestaterooms aboard our very good friend’s yacht in the Medwhen all of a sudden it’s back to the high pressures of beingthe socialite of our fair town. I just hope that I will be ableto keep on top of the endless parties, dinners and assortedsocial gatherings; it can be such a stressful bore. I’m sureyou’ll agree!Anyway what is the latest with our glorious drama group, Ihear you cry! R ehearsals are continuing at a hectic pace.The dinner theatre/theatre lunch set for the Grouse & Claretlater in September is going to be a goodie so get thosetickets booked now to avoid major disappointment. Belowis the itinerary for the coming months. Keep an eye out forthe posters dotted around our assorted retail establishments.And make that call to book your place for a most excitingand dramatic gastronomic experience.Dinner Theatre EveningsFriday and Saturday – 25 & 26 September 2009 at TheGrouse & Claret, Heatheryford. Tel. 01577 864212.Comprising Dinner and two One Act Comedies.Theatre LunchSunday – 27 September 2009 at The Grouse & Claret,Heatheryford. Tel. 01577 864212.Comprising Lunch and two One Act Comedies.Murder MysteriesSaturday – 31 October 2009 at The Green Hotel, TheMuirs. Tel. 01577 863467.Saturday – 7 November 2009 at The Grouse & Claret,Heatheryford. Tel. 01577 864212.Early December at the Green Hotel, The Muirs. Tel. 01577863467The Big Christmas Play – A Christmas CarolRunning for a week – Early December at our new school.Kinross Bridge ClubThe Club starts the 2009/2010 season in theChurch Centre at 6.45pm on Wednesday 23September. New members at all levels are verywelcome to join us.For any further information contact Sandy Greenhill, ClubSecretary, on 01577 862901.30New Handcraft Group for KinrossThe Scottish Handcraft Circle is a group of amateurcraftspeople who, through their activities, create handwork o finnovative design and a high standard of execution.The Circle was founded in 1945 from an idea at a GuideCommissioner’s conference. It is mainly involved inneedlecrafts, including embroidery, patchwork, quilting,crochet and tatting, but other crafts, such as pewter work andcalligraphy, feature from time to time. It is a tradition in theCircle that members are willing to pass on their skills toothers.Handcraft Circles are currently active in Edinburgh, Glasgowand St Andrews. In September we intend to start a branchof the Scottish Handcraft Circle in Kinross. If you thinkyou might be interested in joining, you can obtain furtherdetails from Mairi Wheeler 01592 840661 or Dianne Mitchell01577 865570.Alternatively, do come along to the first meeting on Tuesday1 September, from 10am to 12 noon in Milnathort ChurchHall.Milnathort Bridge ClubThe Club will resume for the season 2009-2010on Monday 28 September.Meetings will be held at Loch Leven’s Larderstarting at 7.00pm prompt, playing Duplicate Bridge.The Club has approximately 40 members and wouldwelcome any new members.If interested, please contact Secretary Beryl Harley, telephone01577 863590, e-mail beryl.harley@zen.co.ukAs the AGM will be held prior to the first session of Bridge,would members please attend on the first night at 6.45pm.PIANOFORTE TUITIONANTHONY J. FOOTE, L.R.A.M.Member of European Piano Teachers' AssociationPupils entered for Associated Board Examinations andFestivalsRefresher Courses for AdultsAlso Tuition in Theory, Clarinet, Recorder andElectronic Keyboard, and for school pupils taking Piano orElectronic Keyboard for all SCE examsIf no transport, visiting homes would be consideredTel: (Muckhart) 01259 781446KINROSS GARDEN SERVICESFor domestic and commercial garden maintenanceand soft landscaping* Lawns turfed and seeded* Lawn sand supplied* Wood chip mulching for saleAgent for Sinclair McGill and John Watson's seeds forAgriculture and HorticultureFor contracts and orders phoneJim Oswald on 01577 864020Lochend Farm ShopScotlandwellNew seasons Potatoes and Vegetablesfresh from the field dailyBroccoli Cauliflower Cabbage Carrots Spinachare a few of what we sellHome Baking Scones, Fruit Pies, etc to take away,can also be ordered in advance.open seven days 9am-6pmCoffee Shop closes at 5.45pmTel: 01592 840 745for more info or to book a table