Coffee Morning

The Semple Centre Coffee morning, including all usual stalls, will be held on Saturday, 25th February between 10am and 11.30am in Fairlie Parish Church. The church will be open at 2pm on Friday, 24th February to receive donations.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Fairlie Community Association (SCIO) will be held in Fairlie Village Hall on Friday, 24th March at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

Lost Property

A number of children’s jackets and hoodies and ladies cardigans/shrugs have been left in the Village Hall in the last couple of months. They’re hanging on the hooks in the corridor leading to the toilets (and there’s a photo of the items on the Fairlie Community Association Facebook page) – please have a look if you’ve mislaid anything recently.

Yoga

General Yoga classes are held at Fairlie Parish Church on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.45am to 11.15am. 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.

Ballet

Ballet classes for youngsters aged 3+ years are held in the Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons. If interested, please contact Fairlie Community Association on 07958 048908 or at fairliecommass@gmail.com for further details and application form.

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.

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.

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 play in the Village Hall on Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. New members are welcome – contact Eva on 568809 for more information.

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 the Fairlie Notes, could you please let me have it before 9.30am on Thursday for inclusion the following week (568381 or ecampbell1111@gmail.com).