Kinross-shire's Winter Festival 2019

Nov/Dec

2019

WINTER

KINROSS-SHIRE'S Festive Street Market other Community Events & Activities

WWW.KLEO.ORG.UK

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Welcome to Kinross-shire’s Winter Festival 2019; a celebration of exciting community events from the end of October, through November and into December.

These are activities for the whole family on your doorstep such as festive shopping, live music, Book Week Scotland events, Santa’s Grottos, and party nights.

Once again, this year’s Winter Festival is an exciting collaboration between local businesses and community groups. Do come along to enjoy, and make the most of, what’s on offer in your community! www.kleo.org.uk

TICKETS

www.kleo.org.uk or Morgans Solicitors and Estate Agents in Kinross or Light Up My Heart in Milnathort

Thanks KLEO would like to thank the many local groups, businesses and individuals for all their support in enabling these events to happen. It makes a huge difference!

This brochure is produced in co-operation with the Kinross Community Council Newsletter and the www.kinross.cc website who have provided us with a great deal of very useful information. This is very much appreciated.

Special thanks to Morgans Estate Agents & Solicitors and Light Up My Heart who have given us invaluable support helping to sell tickets for various events. Continued thanks to Fiona and Andrew Turnbull (Fruix Farm) and Todd & Duncan for storing our event equipment and, finally, many thanks to all the volunteers who help out at the various events!

3 SPECIAL THANKS TO Span Access Solutions Special thanks to Span Access Solutions Ltd who provide KLEO with a free stage at the 23 November Festive Street market.

Brochure artwork: Esther Kent Design: www.everyonelovescake.co.uk

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

Book Week Scotland 2019 runs from Monday 18 November to Sunday 24 November

Book Week Scotland 2019 KLEO (Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation) is a Book Week Scotland 2019 partner again. The theme this year is ‘Blether’ and we hope to bring an exciting programme of ‘blether’ (or conversation) themed events during this year’s Kinross-shire Winter Festival.

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Gerda Stevenson

Jess Smith

Wednesday 20 November | 7.30pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5

Thursday 21 November | 7.30pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5

Award-winning writer/actor/singer-songwriter Gerda Stevenson, reads from her acclaimed collection, QUINES: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland. This remarkable book celebrates Scottish women from all walks of life – scientists, artists, a fish-gutter, politicians, sportswomen, queens, a salt-seller, singers, an engineer and many more – from Neolithic times to the 21st century.

Nominated as Scots Singer of the Year for the MG Alba Trad Music Awards, Gerda will also sing songs connected to her QUINES.

Jess Smith is a Scottish traveller. Although her days of travelling finished when she met her nontraveller husband Dave, memories of her childhood never left her. Life in a Bedford bus, travelling in summer – mainly berry-picking – then travelling the old roads before winter, when they settled for the tattie lifting, became the contents of several books – three of which are autobiographical. Central to her upbringing was listening to stories and songs, shared around campfires by the old ones.

Humour and fun run through her story of life as a Scottish traveller, which she will share at this year’s Kinross-shire Winter Festival.

“Gerda Stevenson’s fabulous Quines…a groundbreaker of a book.” JACKIE KAY, THE OBSERVER.

Artie's Tartan Tales Tuesday 19 November | 4pm Kinross Parish Church | Tickets £5 (adult), £3 (child) “Artie’s Tartan Tales” is a unique, interactive musical show, created and performed by the founder and star of the children’s entertainment phenomenon “The Singing Kettle”. “Artie’s Tartan Tales” weaves traditional children’s stories and songs into an engaging and entertaining experience for all the family.

“The Singing Kettle’s founder, Artie Trezise, is back on the road. Ripping it up. Don’t miss it, your kids will love it.” DAILY RECORD

Hop on the Blether Bus Tour!

Sunday 24 November | 11am and 2pm | Bus leaves from Loch Leven Community Campus | Tickets £10 A bus trip not to be missed! Come along and hear about local stories that happened in the recent (and not so recent) past around Loch Leven. The bus will stop at relevant places and the stories will be brought to life by local storyteller Irene McFarlane and historian Professor David Munro. There will also be some live music on the bus. A fun way to spend a November Sunday.

You never know what you will learn! Tickets are limited so book them quick if you can!

Mining Sense Memory -A writer's workshop with Janis Mackay Monday 18 November | 7pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £10 Janis Mackay, award-winning children’s novelist, storyteller, and creative writing tutor at the University of Edinburgh, will facilitate a writer’s workshop entitled ‘Mining Sense Memory’. Participants will be invited to remember things such as the sounds and smells of their childhood, and transform these into a piece of writing.

This is an exciting chance to flex your creative muscles with guidance from a renowned author. The event will be limited to 20 participants only, so book your place now!’ Booking: bouwien@kleo.org.uk or 01577 863107

The Blether Bothy TICKETS

Come and tell us a local story www.kleo.org.uk or from past or present. What is Morgans Solicitors your favourite place? Why do and Estate Agents you like living here (or why in Kinross or not)? Have you experienced a Light Up My Heart special event/moment locally? in Milnathort We aim to gather lots of local Kinross-shire stories which can add to the future of the area.

Come to the Blether Bothy at the Festive Street market on Saturday 23 November (4pm7pm in Kinross High Street) and share your story with Project Coordinator, Shirley Morrison. If you would like to share a story before this date please contact Shirley on shirley@kleo.org.uk and she will arrange to meet you.

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Dougie MacLean In Concert Saturday 7 December | 8pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £22 | Bar “Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singersongwriter and a national musical treasure.”

(SINGOUT USA)

Dougie has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots based’ songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song ‘Caledonia’, music for ‘Last of the Mohicans’ and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE. A concert not to be missed! Bar available at event.

“A musical hero.” WALL STREET JOURNAL USA

Billy Kirkwood: ALL TALK Saturday 16 November | 8pm Milnathort Town Hall | Tickets £10 (over 18s only) | Bar

TICKETS

www.kleo.org.uk or Morgans Solicitors and Estate Agents in Kinross or Light Up My Heart in Milnathort

TOTALLY UNCENSORED The three-time Scottish comedy award winner returns to Kinross-shire for his new hysterical, interactive, total rollercoaster of a stand-up show! Billy is one of the busiest, warmest, wildest nicest guys in comedy today.

He brings us his unique, filthy, funny, frantic comedy mind, with its off the wall observations and seemingly non-existent attention span.

This has blasted Billy up the comedy ladder, supporting some of the biggest names in comedy from Frankie Boyle to Daniel Sloss and Tim Minchin.

His energetic, show stealing performances make him one of the most in demand comics across the country, playing to packed comedy clubs like no one else can.

Bar available at event.

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Robert Purvis Plant Hire Ltd plant, equipment & transport hire

Cartmore Building Supply Co Ltd construction materials supply & delivery

Realm Construction Ltd

groundworks, drainage & civil engineering contractors

Duncan-Pryde Contractors Ltd surfacing & civil engineering contractors

AM Howie Ltd

bulk & general haulage contractor

Purvis Storage & Distribution Ltd

UK palletised distribution, general haulage & storage solutions

Hatrick Bruce Ltd

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commercial building contractors, civil engineering, electrical & mechanical services

Eagle Recycling Ltd

aggregate, soil, recycling & crushing contractors

Thistle Site Accommodation Ltd

hire, sales & delivery of secure stores, welfare units & site accommodation

Recycle Fife

waste management, skip hire & material recycling

www.purvisgroup.co.uk

Building on Success For all the Construction Services you will ever need Call: 01592 780492

Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long Friday 15 November | 7pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5 / £3 (18 and under) | Bar This Winter Festival you can sing along to all your favourite ABBA hits while watching the much-loved musical film Mamma Mia. Dress the part for the chance to win a prize for the best ABBA-inspired outfit. Sing to your heart’s content with compère Emma Neck.

What’s not to love about shamelessly belting out the words to your favourite ABBA songs with Meryl and co?

Come along and enjoy! Bar available at event.

HIDDEN VOICES with Anita Mackenzie Mills (voice) and Margaret Sikora (piano) Thursday 7 November | 7.30pm | Kinross Parish Church | Tickets £5, free for under 18s and those in receipt of benefits. Tickets at door on evening.

Have you ever wondered why almost all the classical music you know was composed by men? Did any women write good music? This recital will answer that question with a resounding yes, by exploring

TICKETS

www.kleo.org.uk or Morgans Solicitors and Estate Agents in Kinross or Light Up My Heart in Milnathort repertoire solely composed by women. It ranges over a period spanning nearly 400 years, from Baroque arias to the jazz age and beyond. Discover heartbreakingly beautiful melodies, and the fascinating stories behind them. Never dull, and certainly not just for academic interest, this is a recital full of gorgeous music that will make you wonder why it has lain undiscovered for so long.

Proceeds will go to CAMFED, an international non-profit organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change.

Choirs Together Sunday 17 November | 7pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5 (adults) This concert showcases the variety of choirs and singing groups to be found in our local area. Choirs participating this year will include Cleish & Fossoway Choir, Earn Singers, Hillfoot Harmony, Kinross Parish Church Choir, Leven Voices and St Serf’s Singers (with others possibly to be added).

They will provide a great programme covering a wide range of musical genres and singing styles.

The Kinross Kacophony Orchestra will also play a short set during the concert. All in all a wonderful evening not to be missed!

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Celebrate!

Christmas & Hogmanay Our Christmas menu will be available from 1st to 24th December, featuring a selection of the finest dishes celebrating the best of local and seasonal produce.

Join us on Hogmanay for a sumptuous 5 course tasting menu and dancing to bring in the New Year. With canapes and fizz on arrival and music from Side by Side, you're guaranteed a night to remember!

21 - 25 High Street, Kinross

www.courthousekirnoss.com booking essential

Safe and secure, clean and dry space, flexible terms Easy to find at J5 of M90, only 3 miles south of Kinross Andrew and Fiona Turnbull, Fruix Farm, KY13 0LA 07787180399 andrew@fruixstorage.co.uk fruixstorage.co.uk

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CLEAN & DRY, SAFE & SECURE SPACE. 7 DAY ACCESS AND YOUR OWN KEY.

Self Storage rooms – ideal for storing furniture belongings or hobby equipment.

Garages – great for classic cars or small business storage.

Container storage – these can safely store the contents of a 3‐bed house.

Commercial units – suitable for all trades and local businesses.

01577 351020

Events Diary 26 OCTOBER

28 OCTOBER

31 OCTOBER

3 NOVEMBER

Paul Downes

Kinross Parish Church’s Light Party

John Miller & His Country Casuals

6pm-7.30pm Kinross Parish Church Free

8pm Backstage at The Green £18 www.mundellmusic.com

Glenfarg Folk Club

Kinross Farmers’ Market KLEO

10am-2pm Kinross High Street All ages | Free www.kleo.org.uk

A great place to buy high quality, fresh food from local producers and artisan traders and shop at the High Street’s established businesses.

26 OCTOBER The Magic of Trees

Scottish Natural Heritage

12pm-3pm Burleigh Sands Family event | Free lochleven_nnr@nature.scot or phone 01738 458 609

Come along and learn about the lore of trees, follow the trail and have a go at making your own wand just in time for Halloween!

27 OCTOBER Dawn Goose Walk

Scottish Natural Heritage

7am-10am Burleigh Sands All ages Free lochleven_nnr@nature.scot or phone 01738 458 609

Join SNH staff to watch the incredible sight of thousands of geese taking off from their roosting site as the sun rises on Loch Leven.

28 OCTOBER Floral pumpkin Workshop

Scottish Cut Flowers

1.30pm Loch Leven’s Larder During school hours Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Join Rosie from Scottish Cut Flowers as she teaches you how to make a stunning autumn floral decoration.

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

8pm Backstage at The Green Members £8 | Non-Members £10 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

A great acoustic guitarist with a rich musical background and a smooth deep singing voice.

30 OCTOBER Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Light Party

Come and celebrate light in the darkness with glowing games, candle-lit crafts, a bright and shiny Bible story, songs, fun, snacks and more. Dress up in bright colours or fancy dress. A Family Week event.

Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy “Power Trio” featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians.

31 OCTOBER Christmas Cake Workshop

Loch Leven’s Larder

10.30am-3pm Loch Leven’s Larder During school hours. Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events Our head chef will show you all the tips and tricks of the trade as you make your own Christmas Cake and more at our festive baking day.

31 OCTOBER Halloween Party Kinross Day Centre

1.30pm-3.00pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ | £1

Fancy dress and games For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 01577 863 869

John Miller and his Country Casuals are a 6 piece band from Glasgow, playing a mix of mainly original country music in a 50s/60s style.

4 NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER

Mundell Music

8pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

Mundell Music

Sandy Watt Quaich

Glenfarg Folk Club

Homebrew Concert

Margaret Sikora

3pm Kinross Parish Church Free Margaret Sikora 01577 864 319 margaretsikora9@gmail.com

8pm Backstage at The Green £3 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

The Club’s own annual song competition in which the aim of the performers is to provide a high degree of pure entertainment for the audience.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of music provided by local talent of all ages. Admission free, donations (after costs) to the Kinross Centre.

Every Thur from 7 Nov - 12 Dec

2 NOVEMBER

1.30-3.00pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ Members free, non members £1

Christmas Card making with Hilary Kinross Day Centre

Atom Heart Floyd Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £22 www.mundellmusic.com

Atom Heart Floyd are a group of professional musicians who have a shared passion – to reproduce the classic sound of Pink Floyd live.

Christmas Card making with Hilary.

For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 01577 863 869

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Events Diary 7 NOVEMBER

9 NOVEMBER

Hidden Voices

An concert exploring repertoire solely composed by women.

Tickets at door on evening.

8 NOVEMBER Kinross-Shire Entertains!

Kythe/KLEO

7pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5 (£3 under 18s ) Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

A showcase of local talent.

Join us for an evening of fast paced fun!

8 NOVEMBER Hardwicke Circus

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £18 www.mundellmusic.com

Indie rock, with a confident swagger.

9 NOVEMBER Crafts, Coffee & Cake Kinross Parish Church Craft Group

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10am-12.00 Kinross Church Centre All ages Coffee & cake £2.50 For more information contact Margaret 01577 864 167 Coffee Morning and sale of crafts. All items are handmade by the ladies of KPC Craft Group.

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15 NOVEMBER

Singaround

Anita Mackenzie Mills (voice) and Margaret Sikora (piano) 7.30pm Kinross Parish Church £5 (free for under 18s and those in receipt of benefits)

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

Glenfarg Folk Club

8pm Backstage at The Green £3 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

East Fife Male Voice Choir

St James Catholic Church

7.30pm Kinross Parish Church £10 For more information contact St James Catholic Church 01577 863 329 East Fife Male Voice Choir concert in aid of St James Catholic Church.

9 NOVEMBER Chip Taylor

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

Chip Taylor is making some of the most distinctive acoustic music around today.

10 NOVEMBER Let’s Sing!

Kinross Parish Church

2.30pm-4pm Kinross Parish Church Free For more information contact Brenda 07771 985 265 or Isobel 07961 919 967

Armistice Day to commemorate the end of WW1 was changed to Remembrance Day in 1931.

Songs of valour, heroism, sacrifice, of memories and tributes to those who have fought for freedom and peace.

12 NOVEMBER Christmas Shopping Trip Kinross Day Centre

1pm-4pm Kinross Church Centre Christmas Shopping trip £1

For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 01577 863 869

12 NOVEMBER An introduction to stargazing RSPB

7pm-9pm RSPB Loch Leven RSPB members £10, (child members £4) non-members £12 (child non-member £6).

Booking essential via rpsblochleven.eventbrite.com

An informal singing group for people with dementia and their carer(s).

Turn your sights to the skies over Loch Leven for an unmissable space discovery evening. Experts from the Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club host this special event, bringing with them top kit and tips.

10 NOVEMBER

14 NOVEMBER

Martyn Joseph

The Korgis

8pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

8pm Backstage at The Green £25 www.mundellmusic.com

Mundell Music

For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate.

Mundell Music

The Korgis are a British pop band known for the hit singles ‘Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime’, ‘If I Had You’ ‘Dumb Waiters’ and many more.

Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long KLEO

7pm Loch Leven Community Campus £5

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk What’s not to love about shamelessly belting out the words to your favourite ABBA songs with Meryl and co?

16 NOVEMBER A trip back in time: Mary Queen of Scots’ RSPB

7pm RSPB Loch Leven RSPB members £8, nonmembers £10 (child member £3, child non-member £5).

Booking essential via rpsblochleven.eventbrite.com

Join us for a trip back in time with local writer David Munro who tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots’ dramatic escape from Loch Leven Castle 450 years ago.

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

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19 NOVEMBER

A Very Merry Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Rod Clements & Rab Noakes

Artie’s Tartan Tales

Brahmin Lettering Co

Billy Kirkwood: ALL TALK KLEO

8pm Milnathort Town Hall 18 plus £10

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

The three time Scottish comedy award winner returns to Kinross-shire with his new stand up show!

16 NOVEMBER Maiden England Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £18 www.mundellmusic.com

Recently reformed historically acclaimed Iron Maiden Tribute Band, Maiden England are bringing a whole new Maiden Experience to the road, in the style of the old.

17 NOVEMBER Wildlife writing workshop RSPB

10am-2pm RSPB Loch Leven RSPB members £10, non-members £15 Booking essential via rpsblochleven.eventbrite.com

Come with paper and pen and a readiness to be inspired by the birdlife, wildlife and landscape of Loch Leven.

Author and poet Anita John will lead you through a range of exercises designed to get you writing. We will take a tour of the reserve and then return indoors to capture our images in words.

11am Loch Leven’s Larder Recommended for age 10+ Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Join Caitlin from Brahmin (as featured on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas) as she teaches you how to create your own range of stunning Christmas cards, bags, tags and more.

17 NOVEMBER Sunday Ceilidh Dancing

Milnathort Town Hall

2pm-5pm Milnathort Town Hall £5

Call Vi Todd for details 01577 863 244

Ceilidh with band Johnny Duncan. Dancing is from 2pm until 5pm with a break at 3pm for tea and biscuits.

17 NOVEMBER

Mundell Music

8pm Backstage at The Green £18 www.mundellmusic.com

Double-header gigs featuring songs and stories from Rab Noakes and Rod Clements, two of the most enduring names on the UK music scene.

18 NOVEMBER Mining Sense Memory – A writers’ workshop with Janis Mackay

During this writers’ workshop participants are invited to remember sounds and smells of their childhood, and transform these into a piece of writing.

Limited to 20 participants.

Winter Wilson

Glenfarg Folk Club

KLEO

7pm Lochleven Community Campus £5

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

A great variety of local choirs and singing groups performing.

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

“Artie’s Tartan Tales” weaves traditional children’s stories and songs into an engaging and entertaining experience for all the family.

20 NOVEMBER

KLEO

7pm-9pm Loch Leven Community Campus £10 Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

18 NOVEMBER

Choirs Together

KLEO

4pm Kinross Parish Church £5 (adult), £3 (child)

8pm Backstage at The Green Members £8 | Non-Members £10 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

Gerda Stevenson KLEO

7.30pm Loch Leven Community Campus £5 Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

Award-winning writer/ actor/singer-songwriter Gerda Stevenson, reads from her acclaimed collection, QUINES: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland.

Kip Winter and Dave Wilson blend stunning harmonies and musicianship with sometimes hilarious tales of life on the road.

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Events Diary 21 NOVEMBER

23 NOVEMBER

Jess Smith

Swansacre’s Countdown to Christmas

KLEO

7.30pm

Loch Leven Community Campus £5

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk Jess Smith’s story of life as a Scottish Traveller.

22 NOVEMBER Twin Lizzie

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

Twin Lizzy are a 4-piece tribute to Thin Lizzy that faithfully recreate the energy and power of one of the greatest live bands of all time!

23 NOVEMBER Christmas Family Movie Kinross Parish Church

2pm Kinross Parish Church All ages Free Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570

Why not bring the family along to Kinross Parish Church, 10 Station Road for a Christmas movie? The event will be timed to lead on to the Festive Street Market at 4pm. Free, with snacks and hot chocolate to go.

A Family Week Event.

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

23 NOVEMBER

Dr. Feelgood

Mundell Music

Swansacre Playgroup

8pm Backstage at The Green £28 www.mundellmusic.com

3pm-6.25pm Kinross Church Centre

Swansacre Playgroup will be joining the KLEO Winter Market with our ‘Countdown to Christmas’ event at Kinross Church Centre on Saturday 23 November. Entry will be from 3pm until 6.25pm and will include children’s activities, refreshments and meeting a very special visitor.

Slots to meet Santa are prebooked and 5 minutes long.

If you would like to book a slot for your child/children, please contact Swansacre Playgroup either in person at 21-23 Swansacre, Kinross or by phone on 01577 862 071 / 07592 392 235 prior to the day.

We look forward to seeing you.

Festive Street Market KLEO

4pm-7pm High Street, Kinross All ages Free www.kleo.org.uk

Great variety of market stalls, carol singing, music and festive atmosphere. Come along for some good Christmas Shopping, mulled wine and festive entertainment!

23 NOVEMBER

23 NOVEMBER Aero Space Kinross and Cosmos Planetarium Aero Space Kinross

6pm-8pm Kinross Centre Adults £10, Children £5, under 5s free Booking essential: email info@aerospacekinross.com

Aero Space Kinross gazebo at Festive Street market and Cosmos Planetarium in Kinross Centre: Half hour shows from 6pm-8pm.

Santa’s Sleigh

Rotary Club of Kinross & District

Rotary Club of Kinross & District tours around Kinrossshire villages with the Santa Sleigh during he last week in November and the first two weeks of December.

For dates/times that the Santa Sleigh will visit your area please go to the Rotary Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ kinrossrotaryclub/

23 NOVEMBER Craft Beer Festival Unorthodox Roasters

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23 NOVEMBER

4pm-10.30pm 18+ Free Purchase beers on the night www.facebook.com/ unorthodoxroasters

To celebrate Scotland’s amazing craft beer culture we’ll be sourcing a large variety of Scottish only craft beers.

Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world.

24 NOVEMBER

The Blether Bus KLEO

11pm tour / 2pm tour Start at Loch Leven Community Campus All £10 Tickets at Morgans Estate Agent (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

A bus trip not to be missed with local stories around Loch leven.

See page 5.

25 NOVEMBER Roast Coffee with a Roaster Unorthodox Roasters

10am-12noon Unorthodox Roasters All Free www.facebook.com/ unorthodoxroasters

An opportunity to learn coffee roasting techniques from our head roaster during a weekly production session.

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

25 NOVEMBER

29 AND 30 NOVEMBER

1 to 24 DECEMBER

2 until 22 DECEMBER

Singaround

Party Nights at The Green Hotel

Christmas at The Court House

Festive Afternoon Teas at The Green Hotel

£29.50 per person

All ages Booking essential. www.courthousekinross.com 01577 351 020

Glenfarg Folk Club

8pm Backstage at The Green £3 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

In 1620 The Mayflower arrived in Cape Cod. In 1968 the Queen Elizabeth docked in Southampton for the last time.

Ships, sea shanties, sailors for tonight’s theme.

27 NOVEMBER St Andrew’s Day Celebrations Kinross Day Centre

1.30pm-3pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ Free For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 863 869

The Green Hotel

Bookings Essential, Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863 467 or email events@green-hotel.com

It’s time to dazzle in your best Christmas finery as you arrive to party at The Green Hotel

Our delicious menu features the best of fresh, seasonal produce, served in our sparklingly festive restaurant.

Bookings now open.

29 & 30 NOVEMBER

2 DECEMBER

Mama Genesis Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

One of the UK’s most successful Genesis tribute bands makes a return visit to Kinross.

St Andrew’s Day Celebrations & Quiz.

30 Nov & 1 Dec

28 NOVEMBER

Festive Foodie Market Weekend

Festive Wreath Workshop with Scottish Cut Flowers Scottish Cut Flowers

1.30pm Loch Leven’s Larder Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Join Rosie from Scottish Cut Flowers and make your own Festive Wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations.

Loch Leven’s Larder

11am-4pm Loch Leven’s Larder All ages Free lochlevenslarder.com/events Join us as we welcome some of our favourite local suppliers with their delicious produce to try and buy.

1 DECEMBER

During school hours.

Enjoy a night of festive food, drinks and Christmas shopping followed by live music from “The Burly Blues Band”

8pm Loch Leven Suite in The Green Hotel Members £8; Non-Members £10 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

With his well-worn national steel guitar “Leadbessie” Kent Duchaine will immerse you into his life with his humour and musicianship.

2 DECEMBER Uli Jon Roth

Mundell Music

8pm Backstage at The Green £28 www.mundellmusic.com

Enjoy a night with Uli and his band who incidentally features Niklas Turmann, a talented guitar/vocalist.

Festive Lunches at The Green Hotel

Festive Foodie Night Market & The Burly Blues Band From 5.30pm All ages Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Kent Duchaine

Glenfarg Folk Club

2 until 22 DECEMBER

29 NOVEMBER

Loch Leven’s Larder

The Court House

The Green Hotel

12noon-4pm

Sunday Ceilidh Dancing

Milnathort Town Hall

2pm-5pm Milnathort Town Hall £5 Call Vi Todd for details 01577 863 244

Ceilidh with band Christmas Concert. Dancing is 2pm until 5pm with a break at 3pm for tea & biscuits.

Get together with friends and colleagues for a pre-Christmas lunch served in the relaxed setting of our Jocks Bar. served daily from 12pm-4pm.

2 courses £14.95 3 courses £18.95. Bookings Essential,

Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863 467 or email events@green-hotel.com

The Green Hotel

12noon and 3pm

We are offering sumptuous Christmas afternoon teas once again this season, served daily in our Kinross lounge from 12noon and 3pm. £12.95 per person or £16.95 per person including a glass of Festive Fizz.

Bookings Essential, Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863 467 or email events@green-hotel.com

3 DECEMBER Christmas Fayre Kinross Day Centre

10.30am-12noon Kinross Church Centre Free For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 863 869 Raffle, Gifts and Stalls. Entry includes tea/coffee

5 DECEMBER Christmas Garlanding & Hoop Event with Stunning Flowers Stunning Flowers

Morning & afternoon sessions available Loch Leven’s Larder Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Make a beautiful Christmas Hoop decoration for your Christmas festivities under the expert guidance of Ros & Kirsty from Stunning Flowers Event is during school hours.

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Events Diary 6, 7, 13 and 14 DECEMBER

7 DECEMBER

8 DECEMBER

Party Nights at The Green Hotel

Rocketman

Milnathort Film House

Coffee Cupping

The Green Hotel

£29.50 per person Bookings Essential, Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863 467 or email events@green-hotel.com

It’s time to dazzle in your best Christmas finery as you arrive to party at The Green Hotel.

6 December Christmas Card making at the Library

Loch Leven Community Library

4pm-5pm Loch Leven Community Library 4-13yrs Free event Tel 01577 867 205

Come along and make a super Christmassy card in time to post to your favourite person (or Santa).

6 DECEMBER Classic Clapton unplugged Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green Hotel £20 www.mundellmusic.com

Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON the World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band will perform a rare acoustic concert at Backstage.

7 DECEMBER Tea Tasting

Unorthodox Roasters

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

9am-10am Unorthodox Roasters All welcome Free www.facebook.com/ unorthodoxroasters

Let’s taste a range of exciting teas from Unorthodox Tea, understanding where they come from, the processes involved and the difference between tea and infusions.

8pm Milnathort Town Hall For full details and tickets go to: www. milnathortfilmhouse.com

Rocketman is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years.

7 DECEMBER Dougie MacLean in Concert

Unorthodox Roasters

11am-12noon Unorthodox Roasters All welcome Free www.facebook.com/ unorthodoxroasters

We’ll learn how to taste coffee, discuss the origins, processes and flavour notes from each of our current coffees.

8 and 11 DECEMBER

KLEO

Make your own Christmas Wreath

Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk

Morning & afternoon sessions available Loch Leven’s Larder 12+ (one event is during school hours) Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

8pm Loch Leven Community Campus £22

“Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SINGOUT USA)

7 DECEMBER China Crisis

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green Hotel £30 www.mundellmusic.com

The RETROspective tour will see the band performing their classics alongside songs from all of their seven studio albums.

8 DECEMBER

Flora Alba

Join Jill from Flora Alba and create a Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage with your own twist!

8 DECEMBER Let’s Sing!

Kinross Parish Church

2.30pm-4pm Kinross Parish Church Free

For more information contact Brenda 07771 985 265 or Isobel 07961 919 967

An informal singing group for people with dementia and their carer(s).

Loch Leven Music Tuition Open Day LLMT

6pm-8pm LLMT Studio, High Street Kinross All ages Free but booking essential Book via lochlevenmusictuition.com

Before you send that wish list to Santa, book a free consultation at Loch Leven Music Tuition.

Free impartial advice on what equipment you’ll need if Santa is dropping a musical instrument your way.

9 DECEMBER Decoration Workshop Scottish Natural Heritage

2pm-4pm Loch Leven NNR Reserve Office, The Pier Family event Free email: lochleven_nnr@nature.scot or phone - 01738 458 609 Come along and make your Christmas decorations from natural materials.

9 DECEMBER Trials of Cato

Glenfarg Folk Club

8pm Backstage at The Green Members £8; Non-Members £10 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

A three piece band that plays the music of their English/ Welsh roots with a hint of Eastern promise.

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

11 DECEMBER Christmas Lunch Kinross Day Centre

12noon-4pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ £8 members, Non-members £10 Kinross Day Centre Christmas Lunch.

Booking essential. For more information contact Nan Cook at Kinross Day Centre 863 869.

12 DECEMBER Make your own Festive Table Garland Scottish Cut Flowers

from 1.30pm Loch Leven’s Larder Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Join Rosie from Scottish Cut Flowers and make your own Festive table garland using seasonal foliage and decorations.

Event is during school hours.

12 DECEMBER

12 and 13 DECEMBER Lindisfarne

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £30 www.mundellmusic.com Legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers.

13 DeCEMBER Mediumship Evening

by Karen Docherty

Heart & Soul Holistic Centre

7pm-9pm Heart & Soul Holistic Centre £15 01577 208 020 Back by popular demand - an evening of mediumship with Karen Docherty.

13 DECEMBER Singaround

Glenfarg Folk Club

Scottish Natural Heritage

7pm-9pm Loch Leven NNR Reserve Office, The Pier All Free Email lochleven_nnr@nature.scot or phone - 01738 458 609

Create your own Christmas wreath using natural materials.

17 DECEMBER

Heart of Rust

Alex Cant Singing & Choir

Mundell Music

9pm Backstage at The Green £20 www.mundellmusic.com

Heart of Rust are a widely praised Neil Young & Crazy horse covers band, who are known for their authentic sound.

15 DECEMBER Sunday Ceilidh Dancing

Milnathort Town Hall

2pm-5pm Milnathort Town Hall £5 Call Vi Todd for details 01577 863 244

Ceilidh with band Peter Bruce.

Dancing is from 2pm until 5pm with a break at 3pm for tea and biscuits.

8pm Backstage at The Green £3 www.glenfargfolkclub.com

Wynntown Marshals

14 DECEMBER

2pm Backstage at The Green £15 www.mundellmusic.com

The final Club night of the year so please come and share some festive cheer with everyone.

Wreath Workshop

14 DECEMBER

BookBug’s Big Christmas Singalong with Malcom and Alan Loch Leven Community Library

10.30am-11.15am Loch Leven Community Campus Library Free event Tel 01577 867 205

Join us in our annual BookBug Christmas singalong featuring Malcom on the guitar, Alan on drums and BookBug of course!

Pre-schoolers and their families.

15 DECEMBER Mundell Music

Described by the Metro as “arguably Scotland’s strongest band” and regarded by The Herald as “the best Americana band outside North America”.

16 & 20 DECEMBER Christmas Bingo Kinross Day Centre

1.30pm-3pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ book of six £3 Christmas bingo

For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 863 869

Kinross Day Centre

2pm-3pm Kinross Church Centre All ages Free

Carol singing, tea, coffee and hot mince pies.

For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 863 869

18 and 19 DECEMBER Late Night Shopping & Supper Loch Leven’s Larder

from 6pm Loch Leven’s Larder All ages Free entry, charge for supper menu lochlevenslarder.com/events Enjoy a relaxed supper in our café and some Christmas shopping in our food and gift hall, away from the bustle of the High Street.

18 DECEMBER

Carols at the Cross, Milnathort

Milnathort in Bloom, Orwell and Portmoak Church, Milnathort Town Hall

6.30pm Outside Town Hall, Milnathort All Free Rosemary Tolson 07738 984 740 Festive carol singing event for all the family, followed by refreshments in the Town Hall.

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21 to 24 DECEMBER

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

23 DECEMBER

Christmas Movie

Christmas treasure trail

Aladdin Christmas Panto

1.15pm-3pm Kinross Church Centre 60+ Free

10am-4pm RSPB Loch Leven £2 per sheet

1pm-5pm Alhambra Dunfermline 60+ £22 Booking essential

Kinross Day Centre

RSPB

For more information contact Kinross Day Centre 863 869

Get stuck in with our Christmas treasure trail! Can you find Santa’s missing items hidden around Loch Leven?

Suitable for children of all ages, no booking required.

20 DECEMBER

21 DECEMBER

Movie afternoon, film to be confirmed. Entry includes tea/coffee.

Festive Carol-Singing Evening with Dance & Sing Loch Leven’s Larder

from 6pm Loch Leven’s Larder All ages Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Unorthodox Christmas Party!

Unorthodox Roasters

5pm-10.30pm Unorthodox Roasters All welcome Free www.facebook.com/ unorthodoxroasters

Gather friends and family together and get into the Christmas spirit at our festive carol-singing evening.

Another legendary evening hosted by a couple of roasters.

Free coffee and food to say thanks to the people of Kinross and around!

21 and 22 DECEMBER

22 DecEMBER

Kinross Day Centre

Contact Nan Cook from Kinross Day Centre for booking & prices, 863 869

Visit to Christmas Panto ‘Aladdin’ at Alhambra Dunfermline.

23 DECEMBER Festive Family Bingo Loch Leven’s Larder

from 5pm Loch Leven’s Larder All ages Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

Whether you’re 8 - Garden Gate or 88 - Two Fat Ladies, you’ll love our Family Dress Up Bingo Night, with games and our delicious festive family menu.

24 DECEMBER The Grinch

Milnathort Film House

Got some last-minute Christmas shopping to do?

The Green Hotel

9am-1pm The Green Hotel £15.00 per child (Includes packed lunch and gift from Santa)

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Bookings Essential, Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863 467 or email events@green-hotel.com

Get your kids booked into one of our fun festive activities.

The Green Hotel is teaming up with Energie Fitness to deliver two fun fulfilled activity days that promise to keep your children safe and well entertained for four hours.

Nativity Trail

Kinross Parish Church

2pm-3pm Start at Church Centre Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570 Follow the Kinross Nativity Trail, to discover scenes from the Christmas story around the centre of Kinross. An event for families, starting at the Church Centre, High Street from 2pm. Finish at Kinross Parish Church, 10 Station Road with hot drinks and mince pies. A Family Week Event.

24 DECEMBER

2pm Milnathort Town Hall For full details and tickets go to: www.milnathortfilmhouse. com

The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit.

Crib Service

Kinross Parish Church

4.30pm Kinross Parish Church Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570

An informal Christmas Eve Celebration for young children and their families.

24 DECEMBER Watchnight Service Kinross Parish Church

11.15pm Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570

Mark the beginning of Christmas Day at this popular Christmas Eve service with a celebration of carol singing, fellowship and reflection on the Christmas story. The service starts at 11.15pm and ends after midnight.

25 DECEMBER Gourmet Christmas Day Lunch – Basils

The Green Hotel

Adults – £69.00 per person Children – 3 years-15 years £39.00 per child.

2 years and under are more than welcome to join free of charge.

Bookings Essential, Contact Reservations Team on 01577 863467 or email events@green-hotel.com

Our gourmet 4- course Christmas lunch is a treat served in our stylish restaurant for all the family.

A glass of bubbly will be ready for you on arrival to ‘toast’ Christmas day celebrations and of course Santa himself will be popping in to say hello. Take all the stress out of Christmas catering this year and join us.

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

31 DECEMBER Hogmanay at The Court House

The Court House

Booking essential www.courthousekinross.com 01577 351 020 Join us for the party of the season! Fizz and canapés, a sumptuous 5 course tasting menu and dancing with Side

by Side.

31 December & 1 January

breakfast.

Alan Thomson’s All Stars Mundell Music

9.30pm-1am (31 Dec) and 8pm-10pm (1 Jan) Backstage at The Green £28 www.mundellmusic.com

A fantastic party band playing classic Rock & Roll covers guaranteed to bring the house down.

1 JANUARY New Year’s Day Brunch Loch Leven’s Larder

10am-4pm Loch Leven’s Larder All ages Price TBC lochlevenslarder.com/events

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colds

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Our pharmacist, Alasdair, is also qualified to assess common clinical conditions including earache, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, urinary infections and skin infections including impetigo – providing treatment if suitable, without the need for an appointment!

Also, remember to protect yourself against flu. Ask our pharmacist about flu vaccination today and stop flu before it stops you.

Start 2019 with the New Year’s Day Parkrun (time TBC), followed by a hearty farmer’s

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Little donkey, little donkey on a dusty road….leading all the way to our new premises at 55 High Street, Kinross!

Come visit us for a fabulous range of gifts for any occasion, not just Christmas!

But 55 has more – a café/tearoom and good foods to go!! Perfect for any season.

We’re still at 153 High Street too – double the gift opportunity!

And if you prefer to shop online, head to www.avantgardegifts.co.uk

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Kinross-Shire Entertains!

Friday 8 November | 7pm Loch Leven Community Campus Tickets £5 (£3 under 18s ) KLEO has partnered with local Youth Work organisation, KYTHE (Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise) to showcase the variety of talent that Kinross-Shire houses from music to drama to comedy to juggling.

“Let's Sing!”

www.kleo.org.uk or Morgans Solicitors and Estate Agents in Kinross or Light Up My Heart in Milnathort

If you have got a talent we want to see it! Join us for an evening of fast paced fun that is absolutely going to entertain you!

If you would like to take part please contact Gillian from KYTHE Gillian@KYTHE.org.uk or Nigel at the Acoustic Music Workshop acousticmusicworkshop@ gmail.com

An informal singing group for people with dementia and their carer(s).

Sunday 10 November and Sunday 8 December 2.30pm to 4pm | Kinross Parish Church Free This informal group, under the auspices of Kinross Parish Church, is primarily for people living with dementia, accompanied by their carer(s), but anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join us. We begin with tea and a chat and then sing well-known songs together. We have singing leaders and accompanists and all the words are

projected on to a screen. The emphasis is on the enjoyment of singing and making new friends!

For more details please contact: Brenda Frier bj.frier@gmail.com or 07771 985 265 or Isobel Watt issiewatt@yahoo.co.uk or 07961 919 967

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Kinross Kacophony Orchestra Always wanted to play your instrument in a group but never had the chance?

All abilities welcome but it helps to be able to read music. Wednesday evenings from 7.15pm to 9.15pm at Loch Leven Community Campus. Fee is £5 a session.

Glenfarg Folk Club Glenfarg Folk Club meets 8pm every Monday night at Backstage at the Green Hotel and offers a wide range of musical acts as well as providing an opportunity for budding performers of all ages to “have a go”. Over the course of a year you can enjoy both traditional and contemporary folk from home and abroad, blues, jazz, ragtime, Americana, story telling, poetry and great humour.

See the events calendar in this brochure or www.glenfargfolkclub.com for more information.

Festive Street Market & Light Up Kinross 2019 Saturday 23 November | 4pm-7pm Come along to Kinross High Street and enjoy a bustling festive atmosphere and fit in some Christmas shopping! As in past years, there will be a great variety of stalls such as local produce from producers from the Kinross Farmers’ Market and numerous stalls from crafts people, local organisations and businesses. Swansacre Playgroup will organise a Countdown to Christmas with a Santa’s Grotto in the Church Centre.

Great festive entertainment with carol singing, live music, delicious hot food and mulled wine! Many High Street shops stay open late.

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There will be a diversion route in place but there will still be access to Talla Park and Avenue Road.

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