Welcome
to Kinross-shire’s Winter Festival 2024; a celebration of exciting community events from the end of October, through November and into December. 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
Thanks
BarBara DIckson
Friday 29 November, 8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
Tickets £25, Bar at event
A special acoustic performance by Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland supported by singer songwriter Anthony Toner.
Dan I el m ar TI nez Flamenco c om Pany
Friday 8 November, 8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
Tickets £20, Bar at event
www.kleo.org.uk
Morgans Estate Agents in Kinross or Light Up My Heart in Milnathort
A spellbinding flamenco show full of emotion, passion and grit. The show is based on a traditional flamenco ’tablao’ and will take the audience on a journey to the heart of Andalucia in the South of Spain.
Sponsored by Carefree Holidays, your Local Independent Travel Agent, who will be offering Tapas & Wine during the evening.
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!
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) for storing our event equipment and, 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
s P ec I al T hanks T o hak I access s olu TI ons
Special thanks to HAKI Access Solutions who has provided KLEO with a free stage at all the markets at the Market Park this year.
Brochure artwork: Esther Kent Design: www.everyonelovescake.co.uk
Book Week s co T lan D 2024 runs F rom m on Day 18 n ovem B er T o s un Day 24 n ovem B er
Book Week scoTlanD 2024
KLEO (Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation) is a Book Week Scotland 2024 partner and together with Loch Leven Community Library we hope to bring an exciting programme of events.
m ar I on To DD
Tuesday 19 November, 7pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Tickets
£6
Marion Todd is a native of Dundee where she worked for many years as a college lecturer, a candle-maker and a hotel lounge pianist. She is the author of the DI Clare Mackay crime series set in St Andrews. The first of these, See Them Run was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut Novel of the year in 2020 and the latest, Bridges to Burn, was published in March this year and book 9 in the series, Dead Man’s Shoes, will be published in January 2025. Marion now lives in North-east Fife.
Freya n or T h
Thursday 21 November, 7pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Tickets £6
Behind the scenes with a bestselling author
With a career spanning 28 years, Freya North is one of the UK’s best loved authors of contemporary family drama. She has written 16 bestselling novels including the award-winning Pillow Talk and the critically-acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller Little Wing (2022), which is set in Harris. Her new novel The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne is out now. Freya holds degrees in Art History from the University of Manchester and the Courtauld Institute. She founded and ran the Hertford Children’s Book Festival, has judged the Costa Book Awards and is a patron of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. She is also an ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK.
a lex Gray
Sunday 24 November, 1.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Tickets £6
Alex Gray is the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Detective William Lorimer series. Born and raised in Glasgow, she has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers’ Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing and is the co-founder of the international Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival. To find exclusive articles, reviews and the latest news about Alex Gray and the DSI Lorimer series, visit www.alexgrayauthor.co.uk
T W o o rches T ras c oncer T
Wednesday 27 November, 8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
£6 (at door or www.kleo.org.uk)
www.kleo.org.uk or Loch Leven library
Ten mI nu T e Tales
Monday 18 November, 7pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Free
Up to nine local people will each share a ten minute story about a particular aspect of the theme of HOPE. The story should be about a personal memory or experience, and could explore hope fulfilled or unfulfilled. If 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 18 November to complete it. If you would just like to listen to the stories on 18 November, please come along to the library. The event is free.
c ho I rs To G e T her
Tuesday 12 November, 7pm
Loch Leven Community Campus
Tickets £5 (at door or www.kleo.org.uk)
A joint concert with local Kacophony Orchestra led by Dougie Flower and the Tullis Russell Community Band from Glenrothes 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 it helps to be able to read music. Sessions are on a Wednesday evening at Loch Leven Community Campus. Fee is £5 a session. For more info please email info@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 Leven Voices, Kinross Parish Church Choir and the Cantie Choir (with others possibly to be added). 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
10 ocToBer
chrIsTmas launch anD suPPer nIGhT
Open until 9.30pm
Loch leven’s Larder
www.lochlevenslarder.com
With dining available at 6pm or 7.30pm if customers wish to dine. Be the first to see our Christmas delights!
26 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
nross communITy councIl neWsleTTer & nross.cc For more local neWs, vIeWs anD evenTs
1 novemBer
halloWeen ParTy & Games
1.30pm-3pm includes refreshments. Fancy dress optional
Kinross Centre (64 High St) Free
For more info: 01577 863 869
1 novemBer
GaTher anD GaB nIGhT
Heaven Scent
6-10pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T: 01577 865577 for more info
Our monthly Gather and Gab is back for late night coffee shop vibes, tasty food and drinks as well as Bring Your Own Bottle.
2 novemBer
coFFee & craFTs
Kinross Parish Church of Scotland Craft Group
10am-12noon
Kinross Church Centre
All ages, Free
A variety of handmade goods. Further info – Kinross Parish Church Office 01577 862 570
3 novemBer
The s ensaTI onal Dav ID BoWI e Tr IB u T e Ban D
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
David Bowie Tribute Band. All the hits and classic tracks.
7 novemBer
chrIsTmas FooDIe nIGhT
Open until 9pm
Loch Leven’s Larder www.lochlevenslarder.com
See the range of Christmas Food available to order for Christmas, chat to our chefs and meet our suppliers.
7 novemBer
BanD oF FrIenDs
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £30 www.mundellmusic.com
Gerry McAvoy and friends.
8 novemBer
GreIG Taylor & BIson hIP
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £26 www.mundellmusic.com
Greig Taylor and Bison Hip blues band.
8 novemBer
DanIel marTInez Flamenco
KLEO
8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus, £20
Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross), Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
A spellbinding flamenco show full of emotion, passion and grit.
9 & 10 novemBer
arTs @ sT Paul’s
10am-4pm Saturday, 11.30am-4pm Sunday
Hall at St Paul’s, The Muirs, Kinross Free to enter and no obligation to buy. All ages welcome and dog friendly. More info at www.artsatstpauls.com
Meet local artists and makers with beautiful arts and crafts on show and for sale. This week, meet artists Veronica Rankin, Josephine Smith and Anne Taylor, composite photographer The Wee Pixel and wood turner Wooden Wonders.
10 novemBer
ouT oF The Blue - a celeBraTIon oF jonI mITchell
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
Anne Gair and her band explore her most loved album Blue, and other favourites.
12 novemBer
choIrs ToGeTher
KLEO
7pm
Loch Leven Community Campus, £5
Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross) and Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
A great variety of local choirs and singing groups performing.
14 novemBer
see kInross communITy councIl neWsleTTer & WWW.kInross.cc For more local neWs, vIeWs anD evenTs
vooDoo room: a nIGhT oF henDrIx, claPTon & cream
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
No wigs, no pantomime – just great music played by great musicians!
15 novemBer
FIlm: Why noT scoTlanDmIlnaThorT FIlm nIGhT
6pm
Milnathort Town Hall
FREE event, donations welcome Kinross-shire Climate Cafe, in collaboration with Milnathort Film House, is presenting the film ‘Why Not Scotland’. A beautiful documentary story of young Flo who travels from Glasgow around Europe to look for ways to help our nature to recover.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/3qogJE4sqt w?si=c5BijNL18V8T5KFA
15 & 16 novemBer
mama GenesIs
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £26 www.mundellmusic.com
All era Genesis Tribute Band.
16 novemBer
The leveneers WITh GuesTs FolloWeD By The mary Queen oF scoTs shoW
7pm for 7.30pm
Milnathort Town Hall, £10
Live music and entertainment.
16 & 17 novemBer
arTs @ sT Paul’s
10am - 4pm both days
Hall at St Paul’s, The Muirs, Kinross
Free to enter and no obligation to buy.
All ages welcome and dog friendly
More info at www.artsatstpauls.com
Meet local artists and makers with beautiful arts and crafts on show and for sale. On show this week are artists Greg Drumm and Rhona Kirkpatrick, handmade soap maker Pure and Simple and Gillian Skene Jewellery.
17 novemBer
nell BryDen
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £30 www.mundellmusic.com
A New York singer songwriter.
18 novemBer
luke jackson
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
A very special singer with a great repertoire!
18 novemBer
Ten mInuTe Tales
KLEO
7pm
Loch Leven Community Library, Free www.kleo.org.uk
Ten minute personal stories by local writers.
19 novemBer
marIon ToDD
7pm
KLEO/Library
Loch Leven Community Library, £6
Tickets at the library or www.kleo.org.uk
Author of the DI Clare Mackay crime series set in St Andrews.
21 novemBer
Freya norTh
7pm
KLEO/Library
Loch Leven Community Library, £6
Tickets at the library or www.kleo.org.uk
Behind the scenes with a bestselling author.
21 novemBer
karnaTaca
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £28 www.mundellmusic.com
Winners of Best Album and Best Song at the 2016 Classic Rock
see kInross communITy councIl neWsleTTer & WWW.kInross.cc For more local neWs, vIeWs anD evenTs
23 & 24 novemBer
arTs @ sT Paul’s
10am - 4pm both days
Hall at St Paul’s, The Muirs, Kinross
Free to enter and no obligation to buy. All ages welcome and dog friendly More info at www.artsatstpauls.com
Meet local artists and makers with beautiful arts and crafts on show and for sale. Exhibiting are artists
Richard Ibbotson and Kathryn Kirkwood, ceramics from Poppies and handmade candles from Hamilton and Morris Candlemakers
23 novemBer
FesTIve markeT
KLEO, 10am - 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!
23 novemBer
WInTer Blues BloWouT
7.30pm
King George V Rugby Club
Tickets £8 at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross), Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
Blow away those winter Blues with three great local acts (Burleigh Blues Band, Tich Frier and Dirt Road Collective) playing a selection of Blues and Soul and Rock ‘n Roll. Licenced bar at event.
novemBer-DecemBer
sanTa’s sleIGh
Rotary Club of Kinross & District
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: www.facebook.com/kinrossrotaryclub
23 novemBer
elo BeaTles anD BeyonD
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
Elo Beatles and Beyond present “The Lynne & McCartney Story”.
24 novemBer
alex Gray
KLEO/Library
1.30pm
Loch Leven Community Library, £6
Tickets at the library or www.kleo.org.uk
Author talk by bestselling crime author Alex Gray.
24 novemBer
hayley GrIFFIThs
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
Hayley Griffiths is a classically trained vocalist who’s crystalline voice enchanted audiences across the globe.
evenTs DIary
25 novemBer
Warner e hoDGes
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £25 www.mundellmusic.com
see kInross communITy councIl neWsleTTer & .kInross.cc For more local neWs, vIeWs anD evenTs
Warner E. Hodges is one of the most instantly recognisable guitarists playing today.
26, 27 & 28 novemBer
marTIn Barre
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £44 www.mundellmusic.com
Martin Barre the guitarist of Jethro Tull for over 43 years, his sound and playing was a major factor in their success.
27 novemBer - 31 DecemBer
FesTIve aFTernoon Teas
Heaven Scent
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T: 01577 865577 for more info
Our Festive afternoon teas are back for a limited time only. Perfect for celebrations, get-togethers or simply a treat to get in the festive spirit. Children’s option is also available.
27 novemBer
WreaTh makInG WorkshoP
Heaven Scent
6.30pm-9pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T: 01577 865577 for more info
Make your own Winter Wreath with Mel from The Natural Stylist, using a beautiful mix of fresh and dried florals and foliage.
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.
29 novemBer
mIlnaThorT WInTer markeT By heaven scenT
6-9pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T: 01577 865577 for more info
Shop homemade and local at our Milnathort Winter market. Late night shopping, Christmas fairs, tasty food and wonderful festive vibes. Local shops staying open late and two markets to visit in our Guide Hall and Town Hall, street food vendors and Heaven Scent open late. Pop along to support these amazing small businesses and soak up the festive atmosphere.
29 novemBer
BarBara DIckson WITh nIck hollanD KLEO
8pm
Loch Leven Community Campus, £25
Tickets at Morgans Estate Agents (Kinross), Light Up My Heart (Milnathort) and www.kleo.org.uk
A special acoustic performance by award winning Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland.
29 & 30 novemBer
a ForeIGners journey
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £26 www.mundellmusic.com
Bringing together the absolute best of two giants in rock music of both Journey and Foreigner,
1 DecemBer
oranGe claW hammer
Mundell Music, 2pm
Backstage at the Green, £24 www.mundellmusic.com
Orange Claw Hammer take classics of avant-rock from the 60s through to the 80s and use them as vehicles for improvisation and re-invention.
2, 3 & 4 DecemBer
aFTernoon chrIsTmas WreaTh makInG class
Loch Leven’s Larder Times TBC www.lochlevenslarder.com
Join Poppy Floral Designs at the Larder this Christmas to create a gorgeous, festive wreath to display either on your door or as a beautiful table centrepiece.
2 DecemBer
Brave rIval
Mundell Music, 8pm
Backstage at the Green, £26 www.mundellmusic.com
Brave Rival are the South East’s riproaring rock and blues machine.
Barry McGuire
Painter and Decorator
Interior & Exterior
all aspects of the trade covered, high quality work by skilled tradesmen
tel: 07941396266
www.barrymcguiredecorator.co.uk
see kInross communITy councIl neWsleTTer & WWW.kInross.cc For more local neWs, vIeWs anD evenTs
eco chrIsTmas WITh kInross-shIre clImaTe caFe
7pm
Loch Leven Community Library, Free
We would like to invite you to celebrate Christmas in a sustainable way - sharing home-made gifts, swapping Christmas outfits, sharing ideas on eco decorations and a mince pie.
Our guest speaker - Karena Jarvie will present the talk about FairTrade and how to support farmers in Africa and Asia struggling with climate change.
FairTrade produce will be available to buy.
4 DecemBer
GaTher anD GaB nIGhT
Heaven Scent
6pm-10pm
info@heavenscentkitchen.co.uk
T: 01577 865577 for more info
Our monthly Gather and Gab is back for late night coffee shop vibes, tasty food and drinks as well as Bring your own bottle.
5 DecemBer
harDWIcke cIrcus
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £22 www.mundellmusic.com
Raw visceral rock music.
6 & 7 DecemBer
lInDIsFarne
Mundell Music
8pm
Backstage at the Green, £40 www.mundellmusic.com
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers.
7 & 8 DecemBer
arTs @ sT Paul’s
10am - 4pm both days
Hall at St Paul’s, The Muirs, Kinross More info at www.artsatstpauls.com
Free to enter and no obligation to buy. All ages welcome and dog friendly. Meet local artists and makers with beautiful arts and crafts on show and for sale. This week, on show are artists Pauline McGee and Nicola Rae, ceramics from Goosetown Pottery and woodcraft from Crafty Thistle.
7 DecemBer
messy church chrIsTmas sPecIal Orwell Parish Church 4-6pm
Crafts, food, stories & music. All families very welcome.
8 DecemBer
leT’s sInG!
Kinross Parish Church
2.30pm
Kinross Parish Church, Free Brenda Frier – bjfrier@gmail.com or 07771 985 265
A festive singing session for all who love to sing, especially those living with dementia and their carers.
8 DecemBer
a chrIsTmas sPecTacular
7.30pm
Perth Concert Hall, £22.50
For tickets and info: andymid@btinternet.com
Join Perth Choral Society and the renowned band of HM Royal Marines Scotland, for an uplifting evening of traditional and modern music.
11 DecemBer
chrIsTmas lunch & concerT
Noon-3pm, Booking essential
Kinross Centre (64 High St), £10
For more info: 01577 863 869
14 DecemBer
chrIsTmas aT loch leven communITy lIBrary
10am-1pm
Loch Leven Community Library
Free/drop in family event
For further info call Loch Leven library on 01577 867 205
Christmas family fun and crafts at Loch Leven library
14 DecemBer
chrIsTmas DouBle BIll
Milnathort Filmhouse
Milnathort Town Hall www.facebook.com/filmhouse
Elf, 2pm
Love Actually, 7pm (BYOB, over 18’s only)
17 DecemBer
carol concerT
2–3pm, including hot mince pies
Kinross Centre (64 High St)
Free / Everyone welcome
For more info: 01577 863 869
20 DecemBer
chrIsTmas BInGo
1.30-3pm, including refreshments
Kinross Centre (64 High St)
£3 for 6 books.
For more info: 01577 863 869
20 DecemBer
chrIsTmas BInGo
Time TBC
Loch Leven’s Larder www.lochlevenslarder.com
Always a popular event and lots of fun for all the family! Be quick to book your place.
25 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.
musIc & evenT
l
e T s sI n G !
Music, particularly singing, has been proved to be good for our mental and physical health. So, if you enjoy company and a good sing then you will enjoy a Let’s Sing! afternoon. We meet on the second Sunday of each month at the Church Centre in Kinross. We begin with a cuppa and a blether at 2.30pm and then sing from 3-4pm. Our music is varied – ranging from Scottish songs through musicals and movies to popular hits from the 50’s onwards. The emphasis is on fun and friendship and people living with dementia and their carer(s) are particularly welcome. We’d love to welcome you to one of our sessions!
For more details please contact Brenda Frier (bj.frier@gmail.com) 0777 198 265 or Isobel Watt (issiewatt@yahoo.co.uk) 07961 919 967
DaT es F or your DI ary: 8 Dec – our Christmas Sing
o P en m I c n IG h T
Every 3rd Wednesday Green Hotel, Kinross, 7.30pm to 9pm
DouBle BIll
Saturday 16 November
Milnathort Town Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm, £10
Firstly there will be a mixed genre set from The Leveneers accompanied by local guest artists Nigel Ewen and Fiona Robb. After the interval is our Mary Queen of Scots show which enjoyed a successful run at this years’ Edinburgh Free Fringe Festival.
This show features Mary Queen of Scots reflecting on her life, loves and imprisonment on Castle Island, Loch Leven. Mary’s ultimately tragic story is embellished with songs of her life and Loch Leven sung by her minstrels.
A donation will be made to local charity Kythe and to the PBH free fringe which also has charity status.
The KLEO acoustic Open Mic night meets every 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm to 9pm. Bring along your guitar, fiddle, trumpet, voice. No backing tracks. Book a slot for 2 to 3 songs (15 minute slots).
Contact Nigel 07758 559 187 NigelPatrickMusic@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/ greenopenmic
20 years on and this film can still make you laugh constantly, cry occasionally and believe in Santa once again.
2.00pm | Tickets £4 Tuck Shop | Feel free to bring a bean bag too!
Join us in the Milnathort Town Hall for our Christmas Double Bill on Saturday 14th December:
The good news about Love Actually is that Bill Nighy is barnstormingly brilliant: hilarious in every scene with a cracker of a laugh in every line
7.00pm | Tickets £4 | BYOB (18+ only) |
PayPal or email us milnathortfilmhouse@gmail.com
Fes TI ve m arke T a m arke T Park
Saturday 23 November
10am-3pm
Come along to the Market Park (opposite the Green Hotel) and enjoy the bustling festive atmosphere. You can fit in some Christmas shopping while enjoying some delicious hot food and mulled wine! There will be a great variety of stalls and fabulous festive entertainment on the HAKI stage with carol singing, dancing and live music!
local artists & makers
lIGhTs on!
On 30 November at 6.30pm the Christmas lights will be turned on at Green’s car park. For more details go to www.facebook.com/ lightupkinross
In The neW year...
The B IG Burns Bash
Saturday 25 January 2025
Kinross Golf Club, 7pm, £30
KLEO is delighted to bring back the highly successful ‘Big Burns Bash’ as part of this year’s Winter Festival. Like last year it will be a special celebration of the life and works of Robert Burns and of the talent within our very own local community. A fast-paced, really fun, informal event with all the favourites including Address To The Haggis, Toast To Lassies etc. and so much more.
There’ll be a lovely 2 course meal, highland dancing and a wee bit of light-hearted poetry. Fantastic musical performances will come from a range of professional and amateur talent.
Keep an eye on www.kleo.org.uk for further details.
