Fairlie Notes

by Elaine Campbell 568381

ART WORKSHOP

There will be a Workshop on Saturday, 12 November in the Village Hall, when Felicity Walker will show “How To Decomplicate Art”. Felicity has given several workshops in the past, and this one is sure to prove popular too. If you are interested in attending (open to non-members), please contact Ann on 568421.

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND

All are welcome to go along to the 7th Open Studio Weekend at the Old Stable Studio, Station Road, Fairlie between 10am and 4pm on the 12 and 13 November when new work by local ceramic artist and tutor Ann Brooks will be on show.

CHURCH GUILD

The next meeting of the Guild is on Tuesday 15 November at 2.30pm, when the speaker, Mr. John Morrison, will talk about "Dumfries House".

This year’s Christmas Market will be held on Saturday 26 November. Please note that will take place in the morning between 10am and 12noon, and not from 2pm to 4pm as advertised in the church magazine. Tickets are available from any team member or at the door.

YOGA

General Yoga classes are held at Fairlie Parish Church on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.45am to 11.15am, and Yoga For Men is on Mondays from 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Drop-in and try a class – no experience is required and mats, belts and blocks are provided. Enquiries to Dai-An on 07855 989656 (Yoga Scotland Qualified Teacher).

ZUMBA

Zumba dance fitness classes are held in the Village Hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am to 11am. Zumba is great fun, and you can put in as much (or as little!) energy as you want. There’s no need to book, just go along and pay at the door (£4) – all welcome! If you have any queries, contact Fairlie Community Association on 07958 048908 or at fairliecommass@gmail.com.

ART CLUB

Fairlie Art Club meets each Tuesday in Fairlie Village Hall from 7pm until 9pm to paint, draw, swap advice and chat. New members are welcome.

SEMPLE CENTRE SINGERS

The Semple Centre Singers meet in the Semple Centre, Fairlie on Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon to sing and enjoy a rich variety of songs. New members are welcome – your first visit is free, and after that it costs £1 per session. For further information, please telephone Alistair Massey on 01475 568124.

PILATES

Bill Lowrie’s Pilates class is in the Village Hall on Wednesdays from 1.45pm to 2.45pm. The class is suitable for all ages and all levels of experience, so why not drop in and breathe your way to improved posture, muscle tone and core strength during the routines. The class costs £4, which is payable at the door – no need to book. For more information, contact Bill on 07769 624342.

TODDLERS

The Toddlers group meets in the Village Hall on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10am to 11.30am with toys and activities for babies and young children under five (and a cuppa and chat for the accompanying adults). There’s a mix of mums, dads and grandparents, and everyone’s welcome. Just drop in and join them, or contact Kimberley on 07812 356664 if you have any queries.

YOUTH CLUB

Fairlie Youth Club, which meets in the Village Hall on Wednesday evenings for ages 10 and over, is currently at full capacity. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for when places become available, please contact Heidi on 568631.

BADMINTON

Fairlie Badminton Club plays in the Village Hall on Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. New players are always welcome – contact Eva on 568809 for more information.

BRIDGE

The result of the Howell Movement played on Thursday 3 November was as follows:- 1st – Rose Stevenson & Nan Laing; 2nd equal – Mary Galbraith & Mary Lunday and Joe Brown & Tom McDermott; 4th - Cathy McColm & Dorothy Black

VILLAGE HALL

Fairlie Village Hall can be hired for family parties, discos, fundraisers, meetings, classes, etc. There’s a large hall with stage and a small meeting room, and a PA system, urn, crockery, table linen, children’s games, etc. are available for lessees’ use. Contact Fairlie Community Association on 07958 048908 or e-mail fairliecommass@gmail.com for details of availability and cost.

NEWS ITEMS

If you have an item for next week's Fairlie Notes, could you please let me have it before 9.30am on Monday (568381 or ecampbell1111@gmail.com).