Hall Improvements

Fairlie Community Association would like to apologise to all hall users for the recent problems with the heating system at the Village Hall. Unfortunately the boiler broke down completely and had to be replaced, and the new boiler is due to be installed next week. The committee hope to carry out some other improvements to the Village Hall, and are planning to apply for funding to help with these. They’ve drafted a questionnaire to put together facts and figures to support their applications - the short survey can be accessed online via Fairlie Community Association’s Facebook page or website (http://www.fairliecommunityassociation.btck.co.uk), or you can pick up a copy from the foyer of the Village Hall. Your help will be very much appreciated!

Election

As Fairlie Village Hall will be in use as a Polling Station for the Scottish Council Elections on Thursday, 4th May, Zumba and Badminton will be cancelled that day.

AGM

The Semple Centre AGM will take place in the Centre on Tuesday, 16th May at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

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).

Snooker

The Semple Centre is open for playing snooker on Monday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm - if you are interested in playing, contact Bill Hastie on 568617 or Joe Brown on 568200.

Zumba

Zumba dance fitness classes are held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 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. Please note that the Thursday class has been cancelled because of low numbers.

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.

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, 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

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