Glenlivet Public Hall

North Sea Gas - 7^th July 2010

The Glenlivet Public Hall committee have managed to secure a booking of Scotland's most famous Folk band "North Sea Gas". They will be coming to play at your local hall on the 7^th July 2010. The music will start at 7.30pm. Admission is £7 for adults and £5 for concessions. For more information about the band visit their website.

Classic Motorcycles Run - 23^rd May 2010

On Sunday 23rd May Glenlivet Hall was the 2nd checkpoint in a motorcycle regularity run organised by the Historic Wheels Club and Highland Classic Motorcycle Cub. This was the first time the two clubs had organised such an event. The run started and finished at the Motor Museum in Elgin and covered a distance of 65 miles. The route took the motorbikes through Dallas, Knockando, Glenlivet, Dufftown to Maggieknockater and finally on to the B9103 back to Elgin.
A total of 19 motorcycles took part in the run the oldest being a 1936 AJS v-twin. For those of you not familiar with these types of events a Regularity run means that the drivers have to drive at an average 30mph and will get points deducted for an early/late arrival at the checkpoints. While at the Glenlivet Hall the drivers and organisers of the event were treated to refreshments and home bakes provided by some members of the Hall Committee.
The organisers praised the efforts of the Glenlivet Community and hoped to repeat the event next year.

Music night - 7^th May 2010

Following a successful music night on the 2^nd of April, (see the What's new page) another one will be held on the 7^th of May and the first Friday of every next month during the summer. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome plus of course an audience, the more the merrier. If you would like to come and play or sing but are not sure about the repertoire, please contact Jim Hogg on 01807 590276 and he will sort things out.
The evening starts at 7.30 and will finish around 10pm. There is no entrance charge but there will be a raffle to help raise funds for the hall. The bar will be open and all are welcome.

Fairy Forest - 12^th and 13^th December

This year Glenlivet Hall will be hosting the fourth annual Enchanted Fairy Forest on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December.
Would you like to take the opportunity to decorate a Christmas tree and have the chance to win some money for a charity of your choice?
Where previously only clubs associated with the hall were eligible to enter a tree, this year the competition will be open to any club, group, family or individual residing in the Glenlivet/Inveravon area, subject to a maximum of 10 trees.
A free tree will be provided and white lights only are permitted. To enable the public (who judge the trees) to make a meaningful comparison trees should be decorated to a designated theme. This year's theme 'Christmas Connections' should provide plenty scope for interpretation.
To apply to decorate a tree please phone the hall secretary Rita Marks on 01807 590486 by the 31^st October.

Bottle race & BBQ - 15^th August

The annual bottle race and BBQ, organised by Tomintoul, Glenlivet and Inveravon Parish Church, is this year taking place on Saturday the 15^th of August. The event starts at 6pm and includes a raffle, a bottle stall, bottle-on-a-string, barbeque with burgers and hot dogs, tea and juice and cake and candy. The bottles for the race will be released at 7pm in the river Livet. Finish line is in front of the hall. Tickets for bottles are £1 and can be purchased on site or in advance at various local outlets. Admission is free. All welcome.

Tea IN THE PARK 2009 - 1^st-31^st August

For the 6^th year the hall will be open daily from 11am till 5pm for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea, with home bakes, soups, sandwiches, paninis, toasted snacks, baked potatoes, main dishes of the day (including a vegetarian option) and mouth watering desserts. All food freshly prepared from local, wherever possible, mainly organic produce.
Stalls feature paintings and craft work, knitted goods, cards, books of local interest, plants and serendipity, tourist and Cairngorm National Park literature and a stunning slideshow of the Crown Estate Glenlivet.
The ideal destination for a summer drive, whether alone, with friends and family or leisure group. Parties of 10 or more are advised to book in advance to avoid service delays.
The annual bottle race and BBQ will take place on Saturday the 15^th at 6pm when Tea IN THE PARK will close at 4.30pm

CEILIDH TRAIL CONCERT
Wednesday 15^th July

The Ceilidh Trail is coming to Glenlivet Hall for a family Ceilidh dance / concert on the 15^th July. Start at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door or contact Eleanor Mackintosh (10807 590247)
Cost:- £3 per person or £2 for Children and Concession
The bar will be open for refreshments

NICE TO SEE YOU, TO SEE YOU WOULD BE NICE
Friday 26^th June

You are invited to come along and enjoy Glenlivet School's very own Generation Game hosted by "Larry Forsyth". The evening of fun will be taking place in Glenlivet Hall on 26^th June at 7pm.
Entrance £1. Everyone welcome!

STRICTLY LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCE SESSIONS FOR BEGINNERS
Friday 15^th May,
Friday 12^th June,
Friday 17^th July, 7-9 pm

Following the earlier successful taster session in April Caroline Coomber is back for more! All ages welcome. Come along and have a go in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet new friends and have fun. Dancing is a great way to exercise and can indeed become an activity for life
Professional tuition by Caroline Coomber UKAPTD
Dances that mey be covered in the sessions will include modern waltz, quick step, rhythm foxtrot, tano, cha cha cha, mambo, merengue, rumba, jive, paso doble and samba.
Cost:- £6 per person or £3 for Children and Concession
The bar will be open for refreshments
For further details, please contact Caroline on 01343 557146 or 07805 035282. E-Mail:- caroline@scoomber.plus.com

STRICTLY LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCE TASTER SESSION FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday 18^th April 2pm till 4pm

Originally planned for the 8^th of February but postponed due to the weather conditions.
Come along and have a go at Ballroom and Latin American Dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great way of having fun, toning up and keeping fit. Don’t worry if you can’t find anyone to bring along as a partner, we’ll find you someone to dance with on the day.
Dances covered include Modern Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quick Step, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive, Mambo, Merengue and so on. You’ll actually be very surprised at how quickly you’ll be dancing.
Professional Tuition provided by Caroline Coomber UKAPTD
Cost:- £6 per person or £3 for Children and Concession
ALL AGES WELCOME
It’s best for everyone attending to wear something comfortable. Layers might be a good idea actually, as it’s more of a workout than you would imagine. It’s best for ladies to wear shoes with a heel with smooth soles and gentlemen should also wear shoes with smooth soles.
For further details, please contact Caroline on 01343 557146 or 07805 035282. E-Mail:- caroline@scoomber.plus.com

ARCHERY BEGINNERS COURSE
Sunday 1^st March

Start of the next archery beginners course. Lasts for six weeks, every Sunday from 2pm till 3.30pm. Course cost £42 per person to cover instruction, equipment and insurance. Anyone wanting to join an archery club is required to follow this course (Archery GB ruling)
See the archery page for more information.

GLENLIVET ARCHERS FROSTBITE SHOOT
Sunday 22^nd February

This year's Glenlivet Quaich Competiton will be held at Glenlivet Hall on the 22^nd of February. Registration at 10.30. Assembly and sighters at 11.10 and the shooting starts at 11.30am. Shooting line fee £2 for adults and £1 for juniors.
Dress code: Wrap up warm! Best hat (juniors) gets a prize. It may be wet underfoot and sensible (waterproof) footwear is a good idea.

The Glenlivet Quach competition:
Four dozen arrows at two score paces (40 yards), 80cm target face, juniors (u14) shoot at 20 yards. Shooting style is "barebow" (long bow / traditional bow or recurve), wooden or aluminium arrows only.
The Glenlivet Quaich will be awarded to the highest scoring archer. Medals will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd places in each of the categories: Adult, Under18 and Under14.
There are awards for Best Gold, Worst White and Most Petticoats and there will be a commemorative tournament badge for all survivors.
Participants must be member of "Archery GB"(GNAS) and juniors must be accompanied by an adult.
To book a place on the shooting line contact:
Mrs Dawn Cooper
Hand & Eye Cottage
Bridgend of Glenlivet
Ballindalloch, AB37 9BT
Tel: 01807 590493
Or send an email to: archery@glenlivethall.org.uk
See also the Archery page

PENSIONERS PARTY
Sunday 4^th January

The yearly pensioners party. If you are lucky enough to be over 65 (60) and live in the Glenlivet area you will be invited for a roast dinner accompanied by a few wee drams. If you are too young to be invited you may want to come and volunteer as serving or washing up staff.

FAIRY FOREST
Saturday 13^th, Sunday 14^th December

The Enchanted Fairy Forest. Local groups are invited to decorate in total twelve christmas trees. This year's theme will be nursery rhymes. The public is invited to come in and vote for the best tree. At 2.00 Saturday afternoon Father Christmas will make an appearance with one of his reindeer. Tea, coffee, juice, mince pies and sausage rolls will be served.
Entrance price (including the above) is £2 for adults, £1 for children between 5 and 14.
Saturday night the bar will open 7.00 for a 8.00pm start of the pub quiz. Teams of 2 minimum, £1 per head to enter.
Sunday afternoon soup and pud will be served from 12.30 till 3.00. Price is £3. Another opportunity to vote for your favourite tree.
Sunday evening 7.30 the choir will be giving a performance followed by the raffle draw and the result of the tree competition. Tea, coffee and mulled wine included in the entrance price: £1 for adults, children free!

STOVIES DANCE
Friday 5^th December

To celebrate the new and now licensed bar in Glenlivet Public Hall, the hall committee have organised a stovies dance on the 5th of December. Live music with the Aberlour Reelers followed by stovies and the one man band "Alfie".
Come and see the new facilities.
8pm start. Admission £2.50. All welcome.

SCHOOL BINGO
Friday 28^th November

The Glenlivet Primary School Parent Council have organised a bingo to raise funds for our local primary school. This event will take place in Glenlivet Public Hall on the 28th of November starting at 7.00pm.
Admission is £1.00 including tea and sandwiches. There will be a star prize! Everyone welcome!

HALL COMMITTEE AGM
Wednesday 19^th November

This year's annual general meeting with the hall committee will be held in Glenlivet Public Hall on Wednesday the 19^th November at 7.30pm

ARCHERY BEGINNERS COURSE
Sunday 2^nd November

Start of the next archery beginners course. Lasts for six weeks, every Sunday from 2pm till 3.30pm. Course cost £42 per person to cover instruction, equipment and insurance.
See the archery page for more information.

HALLOWEEN PARTY
Friday 31^st October

A halloween party at Glenlivet Hall with a fancy dress competition, a neep lantern competition, a raffle, games, food and drinks. Start is at 6.30. Admission is £1.50 for children and £2.00 for adults.

GICA AGM
Wednesday 29^th October

The annual general meeting of the Glenlivet and Inveravon Community Association will take place in Glenlivet Public Hall on Wednesday the 29^th October at 7.30pm

THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ACCORDIONIST
Friday 19^th September

by Right Lines in association with Mull Theatre:
Glengirnie's holding its grand ceilidh and the village is out in force. Master of Ceremonies for the evening John Angus is loosening up his vocal chords with a couple of drams, Aly the accordionist and the band have promised not to be late, the raffle's ready, the bar's well stocked and Jean's even sold a ticket to the Laird. But behind the scenes, there's trouble brewin'!
You're invited to take your partners for the first dance and join the craic- but watch your back, because just below the surface of this Highland idyll lurks deceit, mistrust, jealousy, hatred and bloody revenge!
Order your tickets from:
Still Life Studio, 126 High Street, Aberlour. 01340 871457
See also: http://www.neatshows.org.uk/performance.cfm?ID=686