Kinross-shire's Winter Festival programme 2014

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Welcome!

Nights are drawing in but this year’s Winter Festival offers a whole host of ways to help you discover how Kinross-shire shines this wintertime.

Whether you’re looking for an evening of classic Christmassy music, fun party nights, festive shopping or the chance to try your hand at a new skill and let your talent show, there’s something for you!

This year’s Festival takes the theme of ‘shine’, with an array of sparkling activities.

Experience the luminous talent of Scotland’s own Eddi Reader (22 Nov), the chance to sing out during a production of the Messiah (23 Nov), lamp-lit storytelling (18 Dec) and the glitzy footlights of ‘One Night on Broadway’ (20 Nov).

We are delighted to welcome back our very own singing butcher, Iain Hunter (15 Nov) and we’re looking forward to celebrating new stars at Kinross-shire’s Got Talent (14 Nov). Many of our local groups, clubs and organisations have come in on the act by including their exciting winter events in the Festival programme - from festive floral art to Santa’s Grottos.

The hugely successful Festive Street Market is back (29 Nov) with even more stalls filled with sparkling delights, delicious hot food and drinks, live music and family entertainment.

Relocated to outside the Green Hotel on The Muirs this year, there should be plenty of space to enjoy the atmosphere whilst supporting our valuable local businesses. For the first time Light Up Kinross will take place the same evening, so make sure you’re there for the big switch-on.

Many thanks for your support of our local Festival – whether you attend events, include your group’s event in the programme or put up a poster for us. KLEO coordinates this Festival for you, and we’d love to hear what you think of it.

Please read on for more events to make your winter glow!

www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk Thanks With this brochure KLEO (Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation) would like to celebrate all local events that are happening in November/December in Kinross-shire. KLEO would like to thank the many local groups, businesses and individuals for all the support making events happen. It makes all the difference!

This brochure is produced in co-operation with the Kinross Community Council Newsletter and the www.kinross.cc website who provided us with a great deal of invaluable information, which is greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Milnathort Post Office and the Macbeth & Currie Estate Agents who both give us invaluable support helping to sell tickets for various events.

Continuing thanks to Fiona and Andrew Turnbull (Fruix Farm) and Todd & Duncan for storing our event equipment and the Boys Brigade for letting us borrow their marquee.

Finally many thanks to all the volunteers who help out at the various events!

Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation (KLEO) is a registered charity SCO44056

Raffle!

Support future events by buying tickets for the amazing Winter Festival Raffle!

Great prizes, supported by The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort.

See back page for more information.

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Eddi Reader in Concert

Saturday 22 November | 8pm | Loch Leven Community Campus | £24

From the traditional to the contemporary Eddi Reader brings joyous life to all forms of songs!

Eddi grew up in Glasgow and Irvine, and it was there that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.

She moved to London in the early 1980s and became a successful session vocalist working with artists such as Alison Moyet, the Waterboys and Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics. However, it was during her time with the charttopping band Fairground Attraction that she really came to the attention of a much wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent album ‘First of a Million Kisses’ both topped the British charts.

Eddi also developed a career in acting, starring in John Byrnes' highly acclaimed 1980s BBC TV series Your Cheatin' Heart and the stage production The Trick Is To Keep Breathing with Siobhan Redmond. She also made her Hollywood movie debut in Me And Orson Welles with Zac Efron and Claire Danes.

In 2001 Eddi moved back home to Glasgow, where she recorded the classic ‘Songs Of Robert Burns’ album released to international acclaim in 2003. Awarded the MBE in 2006 for services to singing, she took her Burns songs on tour all over the world and found connections to the bard everywhere from Kolkata, India to Sydney, Australia.

Eddi continues to record and play sold out shows all over the world and in February 2014 released her eighth studio album ‘Vagabond’ to great critical acclaim and tracks from this album will feature in her concert set.

We are delighted to welcome Eddi as the headline artist for this year’s Winter Festival and think this concert will be, in her own words, “Perfect”.

Don’t miss it!

For tickets visit www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents, Kinross.

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Cosyfeet are comfortable, extra roomy, attractive footwear particularly suitable for wide feet, problem toes, bunions, swollen and mis-shapen feet.

In a variety of styles and colours to suit all tastes and occasions. Why not pop along to Enable Mobility and try a pair today!

We also stock a full range of mobility and daily living aids such as walking sticks, easy to grip cutlery, bath stools, wheelchairs, therapy bands and bathing aids to name just a few.

Our experienced and friendly staff are always on hand to help and advise.

NEXT TO: Loch Leven Health Centre Muirs, Kinross KY13 8FP Tel: 01577 861169 Open: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00 Free parking & easy access

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40+ CRAFT STALLS

November 2014

Free Admission

9am – 1pm

Surprise Visitor ??

Children’s Museum Christmas Collection

Craft Activities

Craft Demonstrations

Table Price £10

*includes Hot Roll & Hot Drink

Sellers from 8am

To book a table please contact Gerry McGregor on: 01577 867119 / 867200 or GMcGregor@pkc.gov.uk Tables MUST be Booked

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Children’s Film Screenings

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL &

CRAFT FAIR 10am–3pm FREE ADMISSION

SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 2014 2014

Iain Hunter and the Eliot Murray Big Band

Kinross-shire’s Got Talent

Saturday 15 November | 8pm | Loch Leven Community Campus | £12.50

Friday 14 November | 7pm | Loch Leven Community Campus | £5 (adult) £3 (18 and under)

Our local singing butcher is back! After

This will be the 3rd Kinross-shire’s Got Talent Competition as part of Kinross-shire’s

a sell-out concert at this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival at the Queen’s Hall, the classy singer Iain Hunter returns to Kinross with a top orchestra led by Eliot Murray.

Iain’s easy-going warmth, showmanship and the on-the-button pitch, tone and timing of his voice are perfect in the swinging music of the Great American Songbook. Iain’s sincerity and joy of singing comes through in every song he sings; this quality is heard today in the effortlessness and tonal clarity of his voice.

The Eliot Murray Big Band with its tight arrangements gives the production real depth.

Eliot is an arranger for the BBC Big Band, frequently broadcasting on Radio 2. He has also conducted the band on many occasions for Big Band Special. Eliot has had arrangements played by a varied selection of artists ranging from Sir John Dankworth and James Morrison to Eddi Reader and Lesley Garrett.

Come and enjoy this fabulous concert on your doorstep!

Winter Festival.

At previous events we have seen a great variety of talent and acts…singing, dancing, baton twirling, comedy, vaulting, magician and tribute acts! This wide variety makes it a fun-packed and entertaining evening.

Last year’s winner guitarist Garry Simpson has had a busy year and just received his certificate for Advanced Higher Music performance! Gary sat the exams while still in primary seven and has recently started at Kinross High School. A great musical talent!

In 2012 the overall winner was the act ‘Sacramento’, a fun and well performed dancecabaret act.

This year’s winner will receive a top prize of £50.

There is a second prize of £25 and a third prize of £10.

Again, this year we hope to offer an entertaining evening with a great variety of acts from local talent. Even adults will be able to take part! So don’t hesitate – get your entry form in. You can download it now from www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk.

For tickets for both events visit: www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents, Kinross.

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THE GREEN HOTEL GOLF & LEISURE RESORT, KINROSS tribute & DISCO party nights

Please note :strictly over 18’s only

£29.50 per person Enjoy a lineup of sparkling live tribute acts from Abba Express, Could It Be Take That, Rubix Cube’s Tribute to the 80’s and Michael Buble.

Your evening begins at 7.00pm with a delicious 3 course dinner followed by live entertainment and disco until 2.00am.

RuBIX CuBE’S Tribute to the 80’s .....Fri 5th December ........... Windlestrae Take That Tribute/Disco.....................Sat 6th December .......... Windlestrae Disco Party Night ..............................Sat 6th December ..........Green Hotel ABBA Tribute/Disco............................Fri 12th December ......... Windlestrae ABBA Tribute/Disco............................Sat 13th December ........ Windlestrae Disco Party Night ..............................Sat 13th December ........Green Hotel Take That Tribute/Disco.....................Fri 19th December ......... Windlestrae Michael Buble Tribute & Disco ..........Sat 20th December ........ Windlestrae

Special party accommodation rates from £27.50 p.p

‘tis the season of panto!

Which shall you choose?

The Wizard OF Oz One showing only Sunday 21st December at 2.00pm & 6.00pm

Aladdin Saturday 27th until Tuesday 30th December 2.00pm & 6.00pm

Adult: £10.50 • Child/Concession: £7.50 Family Ticket (2 adults/2 kids) £32.50 SPECIAL OFFERS: 2 COuRSE FESTIVE MENu PLuS TICKETS 2 Adults/2 Kids...£55.00 • 2 Adults/1 Kid...£50.00 £7.50 per Additional Child (Kids eat from Kids Festive Menu) SPACES ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

To book call the Events Office on 01577 863 467, email sales@green-hotel.com or visit www.green-hotel.com

Warm greetings from Kinross Churches Together!

St Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Muirs Kinross KY13 8AY

In partnership with Kinross Churches Together.

Warmest greetings for this Advent season and for the joy to come at Christmas.

Sunday 14th December 3pm, Community Christmas Celebration at the Loch Leven Community Campus Assembly Hall.

Look out for further information about Christmas services in this part of Kinrosshire in the Kinross Newsletter, available soon.

Check out our website and Facebook page for more details: www.stpaulskinross.co.uk www.facebook.com/stpaulsepiscopalchurchkinross

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Events diary Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Weekly classes in speech, drama, confidence and fun, every Saturday in Kinross.

Church Centre | 01382 330052 Ages 5-17

1 November Outdoor Car Boot / Indoor Table Top Sale Community Campus Come along for bargains and refreshments!

9am-1pm | Loch Leven Community Campus | Free

3 November Party Animals

Kinross Day Centre Look at and touch very exotic animals, followed by refreshments.

1.30pm | Kinross Church Centre £1 | All ages

7 November Ladies' Night

Friends of Portmoak Primary School An evening of shopping, socialising and pampering. Ticket includes glass of mulled wine / soft drink & nibbles.

7-11pm | Portmoak Village Hall, Scotlandwell | £5 | Nicola Carmichael 01592 841193, Portmoak Primary School or Kinnesswood shop | 18+

2 November

Dan Owen

Mundell Music Come and listen to this young blues performer 'Blues Boy Dan'.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £10 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

8 November Antique Fair

Ray Jackson's LINDISFARNE Up close and intimate Mundell Music Ray Jackson, who has unique mandolin, harmonica and vocal style, will be performing live in concert with his new LINDISFARNE Mk 3 band.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £28 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Milnathort Filmhouse A British-German comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Anderson tells the story of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between WW1 and WW2.

8pm (doors open 7.15pm) Milnathort Town Hall | £5 (adult), £3 (OAP & Student concession) BYOB, tickets available on the door | 18+

Community Campus Buying, selling and valuations given.

9.30am-4pm | Loch Leven Community Campus | £1 | 01577 867200 or lochlevenreception@ pkc.gov.uk

Christmas Shopping Night Swansacre Playgroup 7.30pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross | £3 | 01577 862071

Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute) Mundell Music Hells Bells are one of Britain's leading AC/DC tribute bands.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £15 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Martyn Joseph

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9 November

Workshop: One Night on Broadway

Mundell Music Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other, he has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £16 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

The Chaplins

Mundell Music This year’s winners of The Danny Kyle Stage at Celtic Connections.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £12 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Film Night - The Grand Budapest Hotel

Milnathort Filmhouse Family film.

3pm (doors open 2.30pm) Milnathort Town Hall | £5 (adult), £3 (Child, OAP & Student concession), £15 (Family 2 Ad, 2 Ch) | Tickets available on the door and in advance through Milnathort Filmhouse facebook page | All ages

Film Night - The Grand Budapest Hotel

Portmoak Film Society A British-German comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Anderson tells the story of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between WW1 and WW2.

7.30pm | Portmoak Village Hall, Scotlandwell | £5 | On door or Stuart Mackenzie 01592 840638 18+

13 November

Lucy Duffy An interactive musical workshop for primary school aged children. Participants will have the opportunity to appear in a special feature number in the One Night on Broadway show on Thursday 20 November.

10am-4pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross £5 which includes 1 ticket for show One Night on Broadway info@kleo.org.uk or 01577 863107 | Age 9-12

Kinross-shire's Got Talent Competition

KLEO A talent competition for everybody, a fun evening with a large variety of acts. See page 7 for more information.

7pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross £5 (adult), £3 (child) | www. kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

Health & Wellbeing Day

Kinross Day Centre Information and activities.

1.30-3pm | Kinross Church Centre, Kinross | Free or donation Adults

See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events

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Do you need cash for your charity, sports club or organisation?

Kinross-shire Round Table will be hosting their annual Dragons Den on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at The Green Hotel. We are looking for charities, local groups, sports clubs, etc. to submit requests for funding and who would be willing to pitch to our ‘dragons’. Over the last four years at this event, we have given over £20,000 to local and national causes, and encouraged organisations to work together.

Please submit your request to Kinross-shire Round Table at kinrossdragons@gmail.com no later than Monday 17th November 2014 for consideration for this year’s event.

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Events diary 16 November 20 November 21 November Santa's Arrival at Dobbies Garden Centre

Atomic Blondie (Blondie Tribute) Mundell Music Celebrating over 30 years of Blondie.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £15 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

15 November

Dobbies Garden Centre Free children's entertainments and craft sessions, and Santa's grotto open at weekends until Christmas.

11am | Dobbies Garden Centre, Kinross | Book for Santa at www. dobbies.com or 01577 863327 All ages

Money For Nothing (Dire Straits Tribute)

Mundell Music The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of the performance of this tribute band makes Money For Nothing a 'must see' for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £15 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Kinross Day Centre Food from around the world, travelling to Ireland, followed by a concert and dance.

12-3pm | Kinross Church Centre £5 (includes lunch) | Nan Cook on 863869. Book before Tuesday 18 Nov | Adults

Choirs Together

KLEO Local choirs Leven Voices, St Serf's Singers, The Kinross Parish Church Choir and a variety of other children and adult singing groups provide an evening of all singing entertainment. All welcome!

7pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross £5 (adult), £3 (18 & under) www.kinrosswinterfestival. co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

Iain Hunter & The Eliot Murray Big Band

KLEO Our local singing butcher is back!

After a sell-out concert at this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival at the Queen’s Hall, the classy singer Iain Hunter returns to Kinross with a top orchestra led by Eliot Murray. For more information see page 19.

8pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross | £12.50 | www. kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

Food from around the world Ladies Festive Evening

Loch Leven's Larder Get inspired for festive entertaining with seasonal cooking, floral centrepiece demonstrations & beauty treatments available on the night, plus wine & nibbles.

6.15pm | Loch Leven's Larder, Milnathort | £5 | In store or 01592 841000 | Adults

Scottish Crime Writing Star, Val McDermid

Loch Leven Community Library 7.30pm | Loch Leven Community Library, Kinross | £5 | 01577 867205 or lochlevenlibrary@pkc. gov.uk

One Night on Broadway

Lucy Duffy A show with a great selection of Broadway numbers: Grease, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Top Hat, We Will Rock You, Les Miserables, The Addams Family and many more. See page 23 for more information.

7pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross £5 (adult), £3 (18 & under) www.kinrosswinterfestival. co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

22 November Eddi Reader in Concert

KLEO From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader brings joyous life to all forms of songs. Supported by Andrew Mitchell and Alice Marra (The Hazey Janes). For more information see page 5.

17 November Red Sky July

Mundell Music Come and listen to this trio Red Sky July!

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £14 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

19 November Focus

Mundell Music With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the ’70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Best known for their hit “Hocus Pocus”.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £28 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

Stevie Nimmo Trio

Mundell Music As one half of Scotland’s highly respected ‘Nimmo Brothers’, Stevie Nimmo has been a well known and respected figure throughout the blues and roots world for over 15 years.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £14 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

8pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross | £24 | www. kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

Just Beatles

Mundell Music A Beatles tribute band which consists of established musicians from across central Scotland who have a shared passion for the Beatles’ music.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £15 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events

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Contact us now for more information Book Heaven Scent as your Festive Venue enjoy the privacy and intimacy of this beautiful venue with one of our package deals

Seating up to 40 guests for a sit down meal Or 50 guests for a buffet Early bookings receive a Free glass of Prosecco on arrival for all your guests.

Contact us now for more information on T: 01577 862738 E:info@scotthospitalityservices.co.uk

Dee’s Fabrigami Dee’s Fabrigami makes a range of fabric items. The latest is matching bag and hat sets.

All are original and handmade.

Contact details Phone:01577 861465 email:denise.dupont@hotmail.co.uk www:deesfabrigami.com www:facebook.com/DeesFabrigami

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29 November Move Forward for Murrin Widley!

Move Forward Fitness will be organising special dance classes, demo's and fundraising activities as part of the Festive Street Market activities at The Windlestrae (3-7pm) to raise money for a sport wheelchair for 14 year old Murrin Widley who was born with spina-bifida and had an open lesion. She was also diagnosed with Arnold Chari Malformation which is a brain and spinal cord issue, which required major brain surgery.

Although wheelchair bound, Murrin has always been a smiley child, and never complains. She loves her wheelchair racing and would love to race David Weir one day. The NHS fund an electric wheelchar for her to get around at school, however, a manual wheel chair is needed for her racing and to keep

up her physical strength and conditioning. This wheelchair costs between £3500 and £4000 and is made to measure, which will help with her racing and conditioning, as she will be able to use her full strength with it.

So come along to the demo classes from Move Forward Fitness on 29 November and raise money for this special cause!!

For details about the programme or to book your place go to www.moveforwardfitness. co.uk/Help-Murrin.

Events diary 23 November Handel's Messiah in a Day

KLEO Sing one of the most famous works of Handel, the 'Messiah', in one day with conductor Peter Rutterford! We welcome all singers, whether experienced or beginners, to rehearse the Messiah during the day and anyone can come and enjoy this masterpiece at the performance in the evening! For more information see page 7.

2-5pm (rehearsal) 7pm (concert) Kinross Parish Church, Kinross £15 (singers), £10 (audience) www.kinrosswinterfestival. co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents Kinross | All ages

27 November Christmas Sale and Raffle

Kinross Day Centre 11am-12.30pm | Kinross Church Centre, Kinross

Messy Nessy

Loch Leven Community Library Come to be inspired by some Scottish authors during this fun storytelling and activity session.

Rediscover Katie Morag, Hairy MacLary, Nessie and many more favourite characters.

4-5pm | Loch Leven Community Library, Kinross | Free, booking required | 01577 867205 or lochlevenlibrary@pkc.gov.uk Ages 3-9

Ladies Night at Dobbies Garden Centre

Dobbies Free beauty pamper sessions, fizz and canapés, Xmas hamper raffle, and food and decoration demonstrations in aid of Dobbies' National charity 'Together For Short Lives'.

5-9pm | Dobbies Garden Centre, Kinross | £1 | In-store at Dobbies

Coffee Evening and Demonstration 'With a Song in My Heart' Kinross Floral Art Club Presented by Mrs Peggy Reid from Cupar.

7.15pm | Kinross Parish Church, Kinross | £8 | Tickets on the evening or Alison Morrison on 01577 863835

The Rising (Springsteen Tribute)

Mundell Music The Rising are Scotland's only Springsteen tribute band, a group of experienced musicians, old friends and long time Springsteen fans.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £15 | www.mundellmusic. com or 01577 863467

29 November Loch Leven's Larder Winter Market

Loch Leven's Larder Enjoy the atmosphere at a festive market. All the favourite suppliers of Loch Leven's Larder will be in attendance with delicious treats to try & buy.

11am-4pm | Loch Leven's Larder, Milnathort | Free | In store or 01592 841000 | All ages

Festive Street Market & Light Up Kinross!

Swansacre's Count Down To Christmas

Swansacre Playgroup Swansacre will again be joining the KLEO Winter Market with our Countdown to Christmas.

A £5 entry includes kids’ activities and refreshments as well as a chat with a very special visitor!

Slots to see Santa will be at pre-booked 5 minute intervals.

We do our very best to keep to time so that you can maximize your enjoyment of the market rather than waiting in a long queue. Please book your slot at Swansacre beforehand to avoid disappointment!

3-7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross | £5 | 21-23 Swansacre, Kinross; 01577 862071; 07592 392235

Festive Street Market / Light Up Kinross

KLEO & Light Up Kinross Great variety of market stalls, carol singing, pipe band, music and a festive atmosphere. Come along for some good Christmas shopping, mulled wine and stay for the switching on of the Christmas lights by local celebrity Eilidh Child at 7pm! See back page for more information.

4-7pm | Outside Green Hotel, The Muirs / Kinross High Street Free | All ages

See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events

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Are you new to the Kinross Area or do you want to make more friends?

We‘re always welcoming new faces to join us, get out and have fun.

Are you aged between 18 & 45?

Why not come along to one of our Thursday night get-togethers.

We don’t wear pearls and twin-sets and we are not old fashioned, making jams or knitting - well not yet anyway!!

We just enjoy meeting up and having fun doing a wide range of activities and the odd bit of local fundraising to support our community.

It‘s a chance to get out and meet new people and try something you never thought of doing and making lasting friendships along the way.

contact us at:

kinrossladiescircle@gmail.com

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Events diary 30 November 6 December Loch Leven’s Larder Winter Market

Loch Leven’s Larder Enjoy the atmosphere at a festive market. All the favourite suppliers of Loch Leven’s Larder will be in attendance with delicious treats to try & buy.

11am-4pm | Loch Leven’s Larder, Milnathort | Free | In store or 01592 841000 | All ages

1 December Beetle Drive

Kinross Day Centre Beetle Drive Followed by refreshments.

Kinross Church Centre | £1

Dragons’ Den

Kinross-shire Round Table Local groups and charities can submit requests for funding. See page 10 for more info.

Green Hotel, Kinross | Submit request before 17 Nov to kinrossdragons@gmail.com

5 December Star of Wonder, Star of Night… Christmas stories and activities

Loch Leven Community Library 4.30-5.30pm | Loch Leven Community Library, Kinross Free, booking required | 01577 867205 or lochlevenlibrary@pkc. gov.uk | Ages 3-11

Gourmet Food & Wine Evening

Loch Leven’s Larder The ideal Christmas night out for foodies! An indulgent 5 course meal with wine to complement each course.

7pm | Loch Leven’s Larder, Milnathort | £40 | To book tickets enquire in store or call 01592 841000 | Adults

Tribute & Disco Party Night with Rubix Cube

Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Campus Christmas Festival & Craft Fair Community Campus Come along and browse over 40 stalls, pick up a unique gift or treat yourself, all whilst supporting your local community.

10am-3pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross Free | All ages

Disco Party Night with Take That Tribute Band Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Disco Party Night

Green Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Green Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

8 December Santa’s Sleigh

Kinross-shire Round Table 6-9pm | Scotlandwell | Free | All ages

9 December Santa’s Sleigh

Kinross-shire Round Table 6-9pm | Milnathort | Free | All ages

10 December Santa’s Sleigh

Kinross-shire Round Table 6-9pm | Kelty | Free | All ages

Christmas Demonstration: ‘Here Comes Christmas’ Kinross Floral Art Club Presented by Mrs Anne Buchan from Crieff.

7.15pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross | £7 | Tickets on door or Alison Morrison 01577 863835

12 December Disco Party Night with ABBA Tribute

Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Well Kept Secret / Elliott Morris & Alan Thomson Together

Mundell Music Come and listen to young guitarist and singer/songwriter Elliot Morris and bass player Alan Thomson.

9pm | Backstage at the Green, Kinross | £14 | www. mundellmusic.com or 01577 863467

13 December 14 December Antique and Collectors Fair Community Campus Buying, selling and valuations given.

9.30am-4pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross £1 | Loch Leven Community Campus | 01577 867200 lochlevenreception@pkc.gov.uk All ages

Disco Party Night

Green Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Green Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Disco Party Night with ABBA Tribute

Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Churches Together Community Christmas Celebration

Churches Together 3pm | Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross | Free | All ages

Santa’s Sleigh

Kinross-shire Round Table 6-9pm | Kinross North | Free | All ages

16 December Santa’s Sleigh

Ladies Circle 6-9pm | Glenfarg | Free | All ages

17 December Christmas Lunch

Kinross Day Centre Christmas lunch followed by a concert and a special surprise guest.

12-3pm | Kinross Church Centre, Kinross | £6.50 | Nan Cook 01577 863869

11 December Santa’s Sleigh

Kinross-shire Round Table 6-9pm | Kinross South | Free | All ages

See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events

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THE GREEN HOTEL GOLF & LEISURE RESORT, KINROSS CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

hogmanay celebrations Gala Dinner in Basil’s Restaurant

Choose from our three dining venues:

7.30pm Champagne & Canapés 8.00pm 7 Course Dinner with our Resident Pianist Midnight Join our Piper with a glass of champagne to bring in the New Year

1.00pm in Basil’s Restaurant, 2.00pm in monty’s and 4.00pm magical Family lunch in the macmillan Suite.

Enjoy a 4 Course Lunch with a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

THURSDAY 25TH DEcEmBER

Adults...£60.00 Kids (5-12)...£30.00 Half Portion Under 5’s...£7.00 from our Festive Kid’s Menu

The Macmillan Suite Family Lunch Party continues until 10.00pm with a table magician and disco.

RUSHES BAR & JOck’S BAR ARE OpEN FOR DRiNkS All DAY

Grand Hogmanay Gala Ball

WEDNESDAY 31ST DEcEmBER

£75.00 per person per person Over 16’s only

accompanied by an adult

DRESS cODE: FORmAl (Dining option must be confirmed in advance - early booking advisable)

7.30pm Champagne & Canapés 8.00pm 4 Course Dinner followed by The Reel Ale Ceilidh Band and our Resident DJ Dave 1.00am Stovies 2.00am Carriages Why not stay over with our special New Year accommodation packages.

RUSHES BAR & JOck’S BAR ARE OpEN FOR FOOD & DRiNkS All DAY

To book call the Events Office on 01577 863 467, email sales@green-hotel.com or visit www.green-hotel.com

Women Working Towards Freedom from Rape and Sexual Abuse RASAC P&K offers free and confidential support to anyone who identifies as a woman aged 12+ and boys aged 12-18 years who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

We also support partners, relatives, friends and workers.

Helpline: (01738) 630965

Mon & Wed 9.30am-1.30pm

Tues, Thurs & Fri 12.30pm-4.30pm

National Helpline: 08088 01 03 02 (Every evening 6pm to midnight)

Support Email: rasacpk@gmail.com Address: 18 King Street, Perth, PH2 8JA Website: www.rasacpk.org.uk

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Events diary 18 December 19 December 21 December 27-30 December Christmas Family Disco Panto: The Wizard of Oz Crook of Devon Village Hall 6.30-8pm | Crook of Devon Village Hall | All ages

Disco Party Night with Take That Tribute Band

Storytelling By Lamp Light

John Moncrieff Ltd Come, relax and enjoy some fabulous festive stories by a professional storyteller. Free refreshments: mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies.

7-8.30pm | John Moncrieff, Unit 5, Bridgend Industrial Estate Free (donations to CHAS) vicky@jmoncrieff.co.uk or 01577 864 870 | All ages (children to be supervised)

Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Green Hotel It’s panto season in Kinross!

2pm & 6pm | Green Hotel, Kinross | £10.50 adult, £7.50 child/concession | 01577 863467 All ages

23 December Carol Concert

20 December

Kinross Day Centre Carol concert followed by tea/ coffee & hot mince pies.

1.30pm | Kinross Church Centre Free | All ages

Disco Party Night with Michael Bublé Tribute

24 December

Windlestrae Hotel Ticket includes delicious 3 course menu followed by live entertainment and disco until 2am.

7pm | Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross £29.50 | 01577 863467

Panto: Aladdin

Green Hotel It’s panto season in Kinross!

2pm & 6pm | Green Hotel, Kinross | £10.50 adult, £7.50 child/concession | 01577 863467 All ages

31 December Hogmanay Disco and Ceilidh

Crook of Devon Village Hall 8.30pm-12.30am | Crook of Devon Village Hall | All ages

Film - Frozen Sing-a-long

Milnathort Filmhouse Family film with special guest!

4pm | Milnathort Town Hall | £5 (adult), £3 (Child, OAP & Student Concession), £15 (Family 2 Ad, 2 Ch) | Tickets available in advance only through Milnathort Filmhouse facebook page or at 8/9 Nov screenings | All ages

See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events

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LOCH LEVEN’S Larder Frosty walks, cosy knitwear & warming up inside with hot chocolate & hearty stews, we love winter at LLL and we’ve got an exciting festive programme of events for our favourite season.

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Come to the Kinross Church Centre on Friday evenings and enjoy some great activities and meet new friends.

We do volleyball, badminton, chess, table tennis, 5-a-side football, the master team quiz and a lot more!

Boys and girls can join. There are three groups, ‘Anchors’ is for Primary 1-3 (from 6pm-7.15pm), ‘Juniors’ for Primary 4-6 (7-9pm) and the ‘Company Section’ for primary 7 and above (7-10pm).

The BB also hires out a large white tent being 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. The hire cost is £200 per occasion, contact BB Captain David Munro (01577 862126).

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Ladies Festive Evening

21st November, from 6.15pm, £5 per person

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Get inspired for festive entertaining with seasonal cooking, floral centrepiece demonstrations & beauty treatments available on the night, plus wine & nibbles.

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LLL Winter Market

29th & 30th November, 11am-4pm, Free entry

Enjoy the atmosphere at our festive market, all our favourite LLL suppliers will be in attendance with delicious treats to try & buy.

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Gourmet Food & Wine Evening

5th December from 7pm, £40 per person

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The ideal Christmas night out for foodies! An indulgent 5 course meal with wine to complement each course.

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To book your tickets for any of our forthcoming events enquire in store or call 01592 841000 Loch Leven’s Larder, Channel Farm, Kinross KY13 9HD

‘Messiah’ in a Day Sunday 23 November | Rehearsal 2-5pm, Concert 7pm | Kinross Parish Church | Tickets £10 audience / £15 participants

This event is a first for Kinross-shire Winter Festival. Handel’s famous masterpiece – prepared and performed in just one day!

The conductor for this performance will be Peter Rutterford who has had a long and distinguished musical career both at home and abroad. He currently directs Perth Choral Union and is also Chairman of Perth Festival of the Arts. During the afternoon he will work with a group of singers of varying ability and experience to prepare the chorus work for Parts 1 and 2 of the Oratorio, ending with the glorious ‘Hallelujah’ chorus.

We are fortunate to have secured the services of four young and enthusiastic soloists.

Soprano, Jessica Conway who has studied singing in York and Berlin and has performed regularly as a concert and opera soloist mezzo-soprano; Sarah Lucy Penny who is a member of the National Youth Choir and currently studying music at Napier University; tenor, Thomas Henderson an experienced choral tenor who is currently Director of Music at St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh; bass, Paul Grant who is a regular solo and choral performer and former president of Edinburgh Studio Opera. Fulfilling the extremely important role of accompanist for the day will be Bruce Inglis.

This promises to be a unique musical experience for both performers and audience.

Make sure you are part of it! To participate as a singer, contact info@kleo.org.uk or call 01577 863107. All singers are welcome – from beginners to more experienced choir members.

Jessica Conway, soprano

Paul Grant, bass

Thomas Henderson, tenor

Sarah Lucy Penny, mezzo-soprano

Peter Rutterford, conductor Peter Rutterford

For tickets visit: www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents, Kinross.

Peter Rutterford

Peter was born in Cambridgeshire and began his musical educatio 19 studying the cornet in his local brass band.

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Lucy Duffy presents One Night On Broadway Thursday 20 November | 7pm | Loch Leven Community Campus

This is Lucy’s second year appearing in the Kinross-shire Music Festival and she is delighted to return after a sell-out performance last year.

This year she is back with an even bigger show and larger cast performing a wide selection of show stopping numbers from Broadway shows. A selection of numbers the audience can expect to see are from: Grease, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Top Hat, We Will Rock You, Les Miserables, The Addams Family and many more.

One Night on Broadway is set to showcase the great talent of her group, chosen from stage schools and youth theatre, with an action packed review of musical numbers. The production will be fully costumed, complete with full sound and lighting.

The cast for One Night on Broadway are: Katie Atkinson, Finlay Balfour, Erin Bathgate, Guy Bathgate, Amy Boyd, Emma Cathro, Susie Dougall, Lucy Duffy, Isla Fairfield, Rebecca Gorman, Lois Hardie, Blythe Johnston, Darcy Johnston, Alex Pirie, Cameron Scott and Holly Wilson.

Lucy is in her 4th year at Kinross High School, studying towards her chosen career path of Musical Theatre. She studies voice and music at the Giordano School of Music, Dance at the Matthew Dance Academy and is a member of Limelight Youth Theatre. For a full biography see www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk.

Workshop

In addition, Lucy has been asked by Kinross-shire Music Festival to share her knowledge and enthusiasm by directing an interactive fun workshop for children aged 9-12 on Friday 14 November (Community Campus, from 10am to 4pm).

To book a place email info@kleo.org.uk or call 01577 863107.

Participants will be given the opportunity to appear in a special feature number in the show on Thursday 20 November.

All profits of the show and workshop will go to children’s charities.

For tickets visit www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk or Milnathort Post Office or Macbeth Currie Estate Agents, Kinross.

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Festive Street Market & Light Up Kinross 2014 Saturday 29 November The Winter Festival’s Festive Street Market was very successful last year, attracting over 2,000 visitors, and was well supported by the local community.

This year the event is organised together with the Light Up Kinross group, and takes place on the Muirs, opposite the Green Hotel, where there is plenty of space to create a bustling festive atmosphere with numerous stalls, hot food and drink, music and street entertainment.

Swansacre Playgroup will again be joining the Festive Street Market with a Countdown to Christmas. Move Forward Fitness will also provide demos and activities. For more information about these events see page 13.

The Market will be followed by the Light Up Kinross Celebration at 7pm. The Christmas lights will be switched on by international athelete and local girl Eilidh Child.

Come and help Kinross-shire shine!

Where The Muirs (opposite Green Hotel) When 3-7pm Indoor activities at

the Windlestrae 4-7pm Market 7pm Light Up Kinross

Raffle Support future events by buying tickets for the amazing Winter Festival Raffle!

Supported by The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort, prizes include:

Light Up Kinross photos: Eileen Thomas

Street closures & parking The Muirs will be closed from the entrance to the Kinross golf courses to the entrance of The Windlestrae Hotel. The road closure will be from noon until 11pm. For the Light Up Kinross celebrations at 7pm, the High Street from the entrance to Green Road to the mini roundabout will be closed for approximately half an hour.

There will be a special parking area at the Market Park, fee £1. Please approach from the South.

Visit www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk for the latest Festive Street Market news and updates.

High Street treasure hunt

Look out for this year’s shop window treasure hunt, coming to Kinross High Street in November! Pick up your entry form at participating shops.

• One round of golf for four on the Bruce course • One round of golf for four on the Montgomery course • Dinner for two (3 course meal) at Jock’s Bar • 45 minute massage with full use of leisure facilities for a day at the Windlestrae Hotel and many more great prizes!

Buy your tickets (£1 each) from Milnathort Post Office, Macbeth Currie Estate Agents, Kinross and at KLEO events.

To be drawn on 29 Nov at the Festive Street Market.