MEMBERS’ CENTRE AND FRIENDS’ GROUP EVENTS Autumn/Winter 2016/17 Joining a centre or group is a great way to get more out of your membership and learn more about the work of the Trust. All groups also raise vital funds for properties and projects across the country. Please note that most groups charge a small annual membership subscription, separate to your Trust membership.
The groups host a range of lectures, outings, socials events and tours for their members throughout the year. For more information please contact each group direct. ABERDEEN AND DISTRICT MEMBERS’ CENTRE (SC 000109) Judith Falconer, Programme Secretary Tel: 01224 938150 Email: judithfalconer@rocketmail.com Booking required for events marked * Tuesday 27 September, 7.30pm: ‘The Old Deeside Road revisited’, a talk by Graham Marr at Aberdeenshire Cricket Club (opening night, bring a friend free) Wednesday 26 October, 2.00pm: ‘An African wedding’, a talk by Kitty Pawson at Aberdeen Maritime Museum *Friday 2 December, 7.00pm for 7.30pm: Entertainment followed by a fork supper, at Aberdeenshire Cricket Club Tuesday 17 January, 2.00pm: ‘The MacRoberts of Douneside’, a talk by Marion Miller at Aberdeen Maritime Museum Wednesday 22 February, 2.00pm: ‘Digging deep: ecology, soil science and archaeology in forensic case work’, a talk by Professor Lorna Dawson at Aberdeen Maritime Museum Thursday 23 March, 7.30pm: AGM at Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, followed by ‘Cruising Dubai to Singapore’, a talk by Finlay McKichan NORTH EAST ABERDEENSHIRE MEMBERS’ CENTRE (SC 024227) Margaret Alexander, Chairperson Tel: 01651 872659 Email: margretalexander@btinternet.com Booking required for events marked * October (date tbc): Tour of collections and portraits at Haddo House, led by Lord Aberdeen Wednesday 16 November, 2.30pm: ‘The Bailies of Bennachie’, a talk by Sue Taylor in the Library at Haddo House *Sunday 4 December, 3.00pm: Christmas carols in the Chapel at Haddo House, including refreshments. Adults £10, children £5 *January: Scottish evening (details tbc) February: Event tbc
Wednesday 15 March, 7.30pm: ‘The tree collection at Cruickshank Botanic Garden, University of Aberdeen’, a talk by Mark Paterson at Fyvie Castle
Thursday 16 March, 2.30pm: ‘Dun Mausoleum’, a talk by David Chouman at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar
FRIENDS OF ALLOA TOWER (SC 017733) Daphne Clark, Chairperson Tel: 01259 750889 Email: daphneclark@macace.net The Friends of Alloa Tower act to support the property and arrange a number of events. Please contact Daphne Clark for further details.
ARDUAINE FRIENDS Rachel Ross, Secretary/Treasurer Tel: 01852 200233 Email: rachel@lochmelfort.co.uk For more information on the Arduaine Friends, contact Rachel Ross or call Arduaine Garden on 01852 200366.
ANGUS MEMBERS’ CENTRE (SC 024891) Joyce Cooper, Membership Secretary Tel: 01674 676783 Email: amcnts@tiscali.co.uk Thursday 6 October, 2.15pm: AGM, followed by a talk from Chris Major (NTS Members’ Centre Support Officer) at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar Saturday 5 November, 10.00am–12noon: Coffee morning at the Old Parish Church Hall, Kirriemuir Thursday 17 November, 2.30pm: ‘Auchmithie and Annie Gilruth’, a talk by Ann Craig at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar Saturday 19 November, 10.00am–12noon: Coffee morning at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar Thursday 19 January, 2.30pm: ‘The Haddo Babies’, a talk by John Lemon (NTS Volunteer, Haddo House) at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar February (Sunday, date tbc), 2.00pm-4.00pm: Snowdrop afternoon at House of Dun. Tea/coffee and freshly made scones will be available in the Saloon Thursday 16 February, 2.30pm: ‘Goatfell: Everything but the goats’, a talk by Kate Sampson (NTS Senior Ranger, Goatfell) at the Guide Hall, Myre Car Park, Forfar March (Saturday, date tbc), 10.00am–12noon: Coffee morning at the Old and St Andrew’s Church Hall, Montrose
ARGYLL MEMBERS’ GROUP (SC 024786) Donald Shell, Secretary Tel: 01631 562688 Email: donald.shell@gmail.com Saturday 8 October, 11.30am for 12noon: ‘How the west was once: recent NTS archaeological work in Argyll & the Inner Hebrides’, a talk by Derek Alexander (NTS Head of Archaeological Services) at St Columba’s Cathedral Church Hall, Oban Saturday 26 November, 11.30am for 12noon: A talk by Ian Riches (NTS Archivist) at St Columba’s Cathedral Church Hall, Oban AYRSHIRE MEMBERS’ CENTRE (SC 000387) John Rattenbury, Chairman Tel: 01292 264344 Email: john_rattenbury@yahoo.co.uk We meet in the Education Pavilion next to Burns Cottage in Alloway, on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. All are welcome with the exception of the December, January and May (AGM) meetings, which are for Centre members only. As the programme is not quite finalised, please go to our website (www.ntsayrshire.org.uk) and select the ‘Programme’ button to see what talks are taking place.