Village Hall Anniversary
2017 sees the 125th anniversary of Fairlie Village Hall, which opened on 16th November, 1892. To celebrate, Fairlie Community Association is organising a week-long series of free events from 12th to 17th November. There’s something for everyone - Fairlie’s Men Of The Great War exhibition, The McDougalls Sing Along Show for youngsters, a Family Race Night, a Classic Movie Night, and an Anniversary Concert & Cheese and Wine (for over 18s). Check out their website for full details and ticket information (free tickets allocated on a first come, first served basis) - http://www.fairliecommunityassociation.btck.co.uk/125thAnniversary
Barnaby Rudge
The Northumberland Theatre Company will bring their Gothic adaptation of "Barnaby Rudge" by Charles Dickens to the Village Hall on Thursday, 19th October at 7.30pm. The Gaiety box office have sold out of their allocation of tickets, but they're still available from Fairlie Community Association (Tel 07958 048908; email fairliecommass@gmail.com). Tickets cost £10 adult, £9 concession, £6 under 16 (all proceeds to The Gaiety). Recommended age 12+. Refreshments will be available.
Ballet
Ballet classes for ages 3+ will be held at Fairlie Village Hall on Tuesdays from 3.30pm to 4.15pm, starting 23rd October. For further details, please contact Fairlie Community Association on 07958 048908 or at fairliecommass@gmail.com.
Yoga
Monday and Wednesday morning drop-in classes take place at Fairlie Parish Church from 9.45am to 11.15am. Mats, belts and blocks provided. Enquiries to Dai-An (Yoga Scotland Qualified Teacher) on 07855 989656.
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.
Art Club
Fairlie Art Club meets in the Village Hall on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. New members are invited to go along and join them - anyone interested in drawing or painting, especially beginners, are welcome. For further information, contact Ann on 568421.
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 on Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon. It costs £1 per day - but your first "taster" day is free! More details from Alistair Massey - phone 568124 if required.
Pilates
Bill Lowrie’s Pilates class is in the Village Hall on Wednesdays from 1.45pm and 2.45pm. The class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and it’s pay at the door (£4). For more details, contact Bill Lowrie on 07769 624342.
Bridge
The results of the Howell Movement played on Thursday, 14th September were:- 1st - Vann & Donald Ross; 2nd equal - Rose Stevenson & Anne Ellor and Mary Galbraith & Mary Lunday; 4th - Robin Newton & John Black
Badminton
Fairlie Badminton Club plays in the Village Hall on Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. New members are welcome – contact Eva on 568809 for details.
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
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).
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