Church Guild
The next meeting of the Guild is on Tuesday March 7 at 2.30pm, when the Guild from Cadder Church will be joining with the Group. The Zigeuners "With a smile and a Song" will provide the entertainment on that afternoon, and all are welcome to go along and join in.
The World Day of Prayer will take place on Friday, 3rd March at 10am. This is always an inspiring service, which this year has been written by the women of the Phillipines.
Spring Tea Party
Fairlie Fairtrade Initiative invite you to drop in and join them at the Semple Centre on Friday March 10 from 2pm to 4pm to celebrate the start of Spring, and the recent renewal of Fairlie’s official status as a Fairtrade village. There will be a celebration cake, a choice of Fairtrade teas, coffee, delicious Fairtrade cakes and biscuits, and a Lucky Draw. The Tea Party will be followed by a short, informal AGM, starting at 4.15 pm.
Tattie workshop
There will be a very interesting illustrated talk and workshop at the Community Garden on Sunday, 12th March from 2pm to 4pm. Mr. John Marshall will share his vast enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise of potatoes - growing tips, advice, different types you may like to try, diseases and cooking tips etc. It is suitable for anyone, experienced or not, who would like to grow potatoes, whether in a field or a bag at home. There’s no charge, although donations will be welcome, and tea and coffee will be available. All are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting nancymacqueen@hotmail.co.uk.
AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Fairlie Community Association (SCIO) will be held in Fairlie Village Hall on Friday March 24 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
Snooker
Thanks to support from Fairlie Community Trust, the existing snooker table at the Semple Centre has been refurbished and a new one purchased. From now on the Centre will be open for playing snooker on Monday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm. Other times may be available by prior arrangement. If you are interested in playing, contact Bill Hastie on 568617 or Joe Brown on 568200.
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.
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