Book Week Scotland 2023
KLEO (Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation) is a Book Week Scotland 2023 partner and together with Loch Leven Community Library we hope to bring an exciting programme of events.
Bernard MacLaverty
Saturday 18 November | 3pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Tickets £6
One of Ireland’s premier writers, Belfast man Bernard MacLaverty now lives in Glasgow. He has published five novels, including Grace Notes (shortlisted for the Booker prize and awarded the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the year 1997). His first novel Cal became a major film starring Helen Mirren. He has also published six collections of short stories. His latest book is Blank Pages and Other Stories.
He is a member of Aosdana, an organisation that aims to “honour artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Ireland”.
Shona MacLean
Sunday 19 November | 1.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Tickets £6
Historical Novelist S.G. MacLean (Shona) will talk about her writing career and read from her recent standalone Jacobite thriller, The Bookseller of Inverness and her new novel, The Winter List, a follow-up to her Damian Seeker series and set in 17th century York.
2
www.kleo.org.uk
Kitchen Capers
Traditional and original tales told by Sheila Kinninmonth
Saturday 18 November | 11am
Loch Leven Community Library
Free
Join storyteller Sheila Kinninmonth from Hamespun Tales in Katie Cookie’s Kitchen for some tasty story adventures. Meet some hungry sea creatures, cake loving fairies, a greedy Broonie and a fainthearted giant. There will be lots of opportunity to join in, have a laugh and help the story along. Then take home the recipe cards to cook up the stories at home. For children aged 5 to 8 approximately.
Ten Minute Tales
Thursday 16 November | 7.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Free
Up to eight local people will each present a ten minute story, in prose or verse, recalling a specific event, adventure or memory from their childhood. If you are interested in taking part please send an email to info@kleo.org.uk so that we can confirm numbers. We will then send you some more specific guidelines for writing your piece and you have until 16 November to complete it.
Two Orchestras Concert
Wednesday 29 November | 8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
£6 (at door or www.kleo.org.uk)
A joint concert with local Kacophony Orchestra led by Dougie Flower and the Tullis Russell Community Band led by Denise Ward.
This promises to be a fun evening with a great variety of music. You will surely recognise some tunes!
Interested in joining the Kacophony Orchestra? All abilities welcome but you do need to be able to read music. Wednesday evening from 7.15pm to 9.15pm at Loch Leven Community Campus. Fee is £5 a session. For more info please email info@kleo.org.uk
Choirs Together
Tuesday 21 November | 7pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
£5 (at door or www.kleo.org.uk)
This concert showcases the variety of choirs and singing groups to be found in our local area. Choirs participating this year will include, amongst others, Leven Voices, Kinross Parish Church Choir and the Cantie Choir. This will provide a great programme covering a wide range of musical genres and singing styles.
Interested in singing with Leven Voices?
Come along on a Tuesday evening to Kinross Parish Church. Fee is £4 a session. For more info please email info@kleo.org.uk
TICKETS
or Loch
Leven Community Library
3
S a
f e
a n
d s e c u
r e , c
l e
a n a n
d d r y
s p
a c e , f l e x
i b l e
t e
r m s
E a s y
A n
t o
f
i n
d r e w
d a
a n
t
J 5 o
f M
9 0 , o
n
l y
3 m
i l e
s s o u
t
h o
f K
i n r o
s s
d F
i o
n a
T u
0 7 7
r n
b u
l l , F r u
i x
F a r m , K Y
1 3
0 L A
8 7
1
8 0 3
9 9
a n
d r e w
@ f r u
i x
s
t o
i x
s
t o
r a g e . c o . u
k f r u
r a g e . c o . u
k
S e l f S t o r a g e r o o m s – i d e a l f o r s t o r i n g f u r n i t u r e b e l o n g i n g s o r h o b b y e q u i p m e n t
G a r a g e s – g r e a t f o r c l a s s i c c a r s o r s m a l l b u s i n e s s s t o r a g e
C o n t a i n e r s t o r a g e – t h e s e c a n s a f e l y s to r e t h e c o n t e n t s o f
a 3 ‐ b e d h o u s e .
C o m m e r c i a l u n i t s – s u i t a b l e f o r a l l t r a d e s a n d l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s
C L E A N
& D R Y , S A F E
& S E
C U R E
S P A
C E .
7 D A Y A
C C E
S S A N D Y
O U R 4
O W N K E Y .
22
OCTOBER
Leonard Brown & Maggie Adamson
1pm to 4pm
Milnathort Town Hall, £12 www.leonardbrownaccordion.co.uk/ events
The return of Leonard Brown and Maggie Adamson, supported by Nicola Braid and Gordon Haddow Quartet.
26 OCTOBER
Christmas Launch and Supper Night
5:30-7:30pm
Loch leven’s Larder www.lochlevenslarder.com
Christmas holds a special place in our hearts at Loch Leven’s Larder and we’re inviting you to be among the first to discover our sparkling new range for this year. Whether you wish to shop, dine on Chef Brian’s specially curated menu or both, this evening is sure to put you in the festive mood. Tickets for supper available via www.lochlevenslarder.com.
28
october
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.
31 October
Light Party
5.30-7pm
Kinross Parish Church
www.kinrossparishchurch.org
Food, Fun and Festivities. Dress up light and bright.
2 November
Bill Kirchen
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
A Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter.
3 November
Gather and Gab Night
Heaven Scent
6pm-10pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T:01577 865577 for more info
Heaven Scent’s monthly late night coffee shop. Catching up with friends over a coffee, light bites or bring your own bottle. Gather your friends for a drink and natter.
3-5 NOVEMBER
The Tullibole Trail of Light
Tullibole Castle
For tickets and up to date info go to facebook.com/thetullioboletrail
Come to the magical grounds at Tullibole Castle Estate for an enlightening interactive art experience.
3 NOVEMBER
Chris Slade Timeline
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £28 www.mundellmusic.com
Former AC/DC drummer.
4 NOVEMBER
Coffee & Crafts
Kinross Parish Church of Scotland
Craft Group
10am to 12 noon
Kinross Church Centre
Free, all ages
Info: Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570
Handmade goods – (refreshments available).
5
See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events
events
4 NOVEMBER
Plaidsong in Concert
ssafa The Armed Forces Charity
6pm
Kinross Parish Church
£10 from Baillies Newsagents Kinross or email perth.branch@ssafa.org.uk
PlaidSong – the singing duo Nicky and Syd with a one hour illustrated show with proceeds going to support our local Armed Forces community.
4 NOVEMBER
George The Concert
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
George Harrison Tribute.
6 NOVEMBER
Soft Machine
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £28 www.mundellmusic.com
Classic Power Trio, paying tribute to the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream.
8 NOVEMBER
Voodoo Room
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
Classic Power Trio, paying tribute to the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream.
9 NOVEMBER
Band of Friends
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £26 www.mundellmusic.com
Gerry McAvoy and friends.
10 NOVEMBER
Musical Bingo songs from the past
Kinross Centre
1.30pm -3pm includes tea and coffee Free
For more info: 01577 863 869
10 NOVEMBER
Full House
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £28 www.mundellmusic.com
Keeping the music of Frankie Miller alive.
11 NOVEMBER
ELO Beatles & Beyond
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
The Lynne McCartney Story. All the hits.
12 November
Lets Sing!
Kinross Parish Church
2.30pm
Kinross Parish Church Free
Brenda Frier: bjfrier@gmail.com or 07771 985 265
A dementia- friendly singing group for everyone who enjoys a good sing!
12 NOVEMBER
Gail Davies
Mundell Music
3pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
One of country music’s most influential female artists.
12 NOVEMBER
Robbie Cavanagh
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £18 www.mundellmusic.com
Award winning singer and songwriter.
13 NOVEMBER
The Watch
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
The Watch plays GENESIS.
14 NOVEMBER
80s fancy dress party
Kinross Centre
1.30pm-3pm, Free
For more info: 01577 863 869
16 NOVEMBER
Ten Minute Tales
KLEO
7.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library, Free www.kleo.org.uk
Ten minute personal stories by
6
See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and
16 November
Keith James – Solid Air
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £20 www.mundellmusic.com
The music of Nick Drake and John Martyn.
17 NOVEMBER
Siobhan Miller Trio
KLEO
8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus, £15 Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross), Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
Multi award-winning Scottish singer and songwriter.
17 NOVEMBER
Felix Rabin
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
The youthful prodigy of the Swiss rock scene.
18 NOVEMBER
18 NOVEMBER
Bernard MacLaverty
KLEO/Library
3pm
Loch Leven Community Library, £6 Tickets at the library or www.kleo.org.uk
Belfast-born author Bernard MacLaverty will read from his latest book.
18 NOVEMBER
Deborah Bonham
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £28 www.mundellmusic.com
One of the finest Blues, Rock and Soul singers that the UK has produced.
19 NOVEMBER
S G (Shona) MacLean
KLEO/Library
1.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library, £6 Author talk by historical crime author Shona MacLean.
19 NOVEMBER
Let’s Just Jovi
Mundell Music
2pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
Scotland’s number one tribute to Bon Jovi.
20 NOVEMBER
Big quiz – Questions on the last 40 years
1.30pm-3pm
Kinross Centre
Teams or individuals, Free
For more information: 01577 863869
21 NOVEMBER
Choirs Together
KLEO
7pm
Loch Leven Community Campus, £5
Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross), Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
Come and enjoy the great variety of local choirs and singing groups.
23 NOVEMBER
Light Up Kinross
Green’s Car Park, 6pm
For more details go to www.facebook.com/lightupkinross
Kitchen Capers: tales told by Sheila Kinninmonth
KLEO/Library
11am
Loch Leven Community Library
Free, for age 5-8
Join Sheila for some tasty story adventures.
7
See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events
23 NOVEMBER
Sunbirds
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £20 www.mundellmusic.com
The Beautiful South’s Dave Hemingway is back and sounding better than ever.
25 NOVEMBER
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
A swishy, funky display of blues’n’roll’ – Classic Rock.
25 NOVEMBER
Festive Market
KLEO
10am to 3pm
Market Park, Kinross
Free, all ages
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!
26 NOVEMBER
Rust For Glory
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
Neil Young tribute band.
NOVEMBER-december
Santa’s Sleigh
Rotary Club of Kinross & District www.facebook.com/ kinrossrotaryclub
Rotary Club of Kinross & District tours around Kinross-shire villages with the Santa Sleigh during the 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 nearer the time.
28 NOVEMBER
Big Celebration of the centre being open 40 years
Kinross Centre
Lunch and music, by invitation only
For more information: 01577 863 869
29 NOVEMBER
Concert with Linton Osborne
Kinross Centre
1.30pm-3pm, followed by tea/coffee and cake, Free
For more information: 01577 863 869
29 NOVEMBER
Wreath making workshop with The Natural Stylist
Heaven Scent
6pm-9pm
Heaven Scent
£55
(includes refreshments and sweet bites)
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk or 01577 865 577 for more information
Create your own beautiful wreath with the wonderful Mel guiding you.
29 NOVEMBER
Kacophony Orchestra and Tullis Russell Community Band Concert
KLEO 8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
£6 at the door
A fun event with a great variety of music pieces.
1
DECEMBER
Gather and Gab Night
Heaven Scent
6pm-10pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk or 01577 865 577 for more information
Heaven Scent’s monthly late night coffee shop. Catching up with friends over a coffee, light bites or bring your own bottle*. Gather your friends for a drink and natter.
1
DECEMBER
The Mods & Rockers Show
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £24
www.mundellmusic.com
Celebration of greatest eras in popular music.
8
2 DECEMBER
Christmas Bazaar & Community Carols
Fossoway Parish Church, Crook of Devon Bazaar 1-4pm
Community Carols 3-4pm
Elizabeth Wilkie Hall, Fossoway Church, Church Road, Crook of Devon
£3 for adults and £1 for children, incl refreshments (tea, coffee, juice, mince pies, shortbread)
Christmas bazaar with refreshments, craft, cake & candy and gift stalls, with tombola & raffles.
2 December
The British Invasion Show
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
A show that relives an iconic time between 1964 and 1966 when British bands captured American charts and minds.
3, 10, 17 December
Breakfast with Santa
The Kirklands Hotel
9am-11am
Adults £15, Child £9
Call to book 01577 863313
Join Santa for pancakes and a gift
3 December
Davey Pattison Blues Band
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
Blues.
5, 6 & 7 December
Christmas wreath making Loch Leven’s Larder Times TBC www.lochlevenslarder.com
Join us at the Larder this Christmas to create a gorgeous, festive wreath to display either on your door or as a beautiful table centrepiece.
All materials are provided & no previous experience is required, as you will be guided through a full demonstration by the fabulous Poppy Floral Designs before getting creative with your own bespoke design. This class is perfect to enjoy by yourself for some relaxation time or with a group of friends to make some memories.
5 DecembeR
Kinross-shire Climate Cafe with Karena Jarvie from Fairtrade
7pm
Loch Leven Library
For more info go to facebook.com/KLEO.ORG.UK
Karena will present a talk – does Fairtrade make a difference? Come and hear about how you can make a difference every time you shop. There will be Fairtrade products for your Christmas shopping. We will also be sharing eco Christmas ideas, swap home made presents and outfits (bring a gift or an outfit if you’d like to take part).
6 December
Sari Schorr & Jim Kirkpatrick
Mundell Music 8pm
Backstage at the Green, £20 www.mundellmusic.com
Sari Schorr is one of the best contemporary blues singers.
9
7 & 14 December
Late Night Shopping
From 6pm
Loch Leven’s Larder www.lochlevenslarder.com
Come along and browse our delightful Christmas gift range after hours for a stress free and relaxed shopping experience.
8 December
Milnathort Winter Market by Heaven Scent
Heaven Scent
6-9pm
Milnathort Town Hall
Milnathort Festive Late night shopping night. Our festive market will be held in Milnathort Town Hall with a wonderful range of gifts and crafts by local makers with Heaven Scent open late for drinks and nibbles. Light up my heart and Wintons open late too to fulfil all your Festive shopping needs. Follow our social media to keep up to date with this not to be missed event. info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk or 01577 865 577 for more information
8 December
Dougie MacLean in concert
KLEO
8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
£23
Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
“Dougie MacLean is Scotland’s preeminent singer songwriter and a national musical treasure.” (SINGOUT USA)
8 & 9 December
Lindisfarne
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £36 www.mundellmusic.com
Legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers.
10 December
The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience
Mundell Music
2pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
UK’s number one tribute to Alex Harvey and band.
10 December
Let’s Sing!
Kinross Parish Church
2.30pm, Free Brenda Frier: bjfrier@gmail.com or 07771 985 265
A dementia- friendly singing group for everyone who enjoys a good sing!
14 December
Christmas lunch & Concert
Kinross Centre
12pm-3pm, £10 – booking essential
For more information: 01577 863 869
16 December
Christmas Double Bill
Milnathort Filmhouse
Milnathort Town Hall
www.facebook.com/milfilmhouse
Family Film 3pm (Doors open 2.30pm)
Evening Film 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm)
BYOB (Over 18s only)
16 December
Fleeting Rumours
Mundell Music
9pm
Backstage at the Green, £24
www.mundellmusic.com
Fleetwood Mac tribute band.
19 December
Carol Concert
Kinross Centre
1.30pm-3pm
Tea /coffee hot mince pies, Free
For more information: 01577 863 869
22 December
Family Christmas
Bingo Night
5.30pm-8.30pm
Loch Leven’s Larder
www.lochlevenslarder.com
The perfect way to start the Christmas holidays with your family and friends. Don your Christmas jumper, get those dabbers at the ready and join us for a festive fun night with supper, bingo, games, and maybe even a wee singsong of a carol or two. Tickets available via our website.
27 January
Big Burns Bash
KLEO
7pm
Kinross Golf Club, £30
www.kleo.org.uk
A celebration of the life and works of Robert Burns and of the talent within our very own local community.
10
See Kinross Community Council Newsletter and www.kinross.cc for more local news, views and events
