Skelmorlie Notes

compiled by Calum Corral

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Highlanders

"Tarneybackle", the Perthshire based trio of Lorna and John Davidson and Sandy Marshall, more than lived up to their reputation as one of Scotland`s best folk acts when they got the Highlanders` new season off to a most enjoyable and entertaining start. Many who attended, regulars as well as newcomers, said they were one of the most talented bands they had heard and praised the Highlanders, in their 88th year of existence, for their ability to bring new talent to the village.

Continuing this innovative trend, on Friday 25 November, the Highlanders, utilising the Centre`s "big screen", will venture into the film world . "A Night at the Scottish Movies" will feature the Bill Forsyth comedy "That Sinking Feeling" followed by "Para Handy". During the intermission, the buffet supper will be served. Tickets costing £10 can be purchased from committee members, at www.thehighlanders.net or by phoning Iona on 520390. This promises to be a laughter filled evening, so come along to the Community Centre at 7.30pm and support this group, the oldest in the village, as it introduces something new to its syllabus, while at the same time, continues its charity fund raising tradition.

Fireworks

There was a highly enjoyable bonfire and fireworks display organised by Jamie Boyle which took place in the village on Guy Fawkes Night. Villager Billie Walker took to Facebook to say: "Just a suggestion but why don't be get a wee group together to support Jamie Boyle through the year in raising funds for his Bonfire night. Does not need to be anything major just a few wee raffles etc throughout the year. He has done this for quite a number of years and more and more people are now attending. This is just an idea what does everyone else think?"

Abigail's Party

Attic Players are delighted to bring their new production ‘Abigail’s Party' to Skelmorlie this week. Set in 1977, this iconic play by Mike Leigh will be performed by the club at Skelmorlie Community Centre on Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November, starting at 7.30pm.

The play centres around the home of Beverly and Laurence who have invited Angela and Tony, their new neighbours, round for drinks. Also invited is Susan, whose teenage daughter is throwing a party of her own. As small talk and nibbles flow (remember cheesy pineapple hedgehogs?), alcohol flows even more abundantly and the stresses and tensions of the evening begin to rise. This classic comedy of manners, marital barbs and one-upmanship is, however, brought to an abrupt end when an unexpected and tragic event occurs.

Tickets for the party cost £9 (includes the first refreshment) and can be obtained online from www.ticketsource.co.uk/atticplayers or from several local shops – Bluestone in Largs, the Medical Hall and Premier Store in Skelmorlie and the Wemyss Bay Pharmacy. If there are tickets left on the nights of the performance they will cost £10 on the door. More details are available from www.atticplayers.com or from the club’s Facebook page.

Community Council

A series of ordinary elections are being held for existing community councils. There is still time to nominate candidates to stand in elections for a number of community councils. The nomination deadlines for Skelmorlie is 21 November.

Anyone interested in standing for election, should call North Ayrshire Council’s Committee Services team on 01294 324131 for a nomination form.