Issue 99

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Issue 99

Glencairn Gazette
lssue 99
FREE to EVERY household in Glencairn & Tynron
April/May 2016
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Spring Fling’s Rural Mural
Photo: Colin Hattersley Photography
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100. Who would have thought that 16 years later the Gazette
would still be going? Not me for sure!
Anyway we would like to mark this milestone in some way
and so I’m asking everyone to please send letters,
reminiscences, photos etc for this special issue. Let us know
what you think of the Gazette, what, if any, difference it has
made to how you see your community. Any changes you’d like
to see made to the paper, your favourite cover etc. Deadline 20th
May.
The Gazette is short of funds and so in conjunction with
Breezy, who is raising funds for Syrian refugees, we are holding
an auction on April 9th in the Craigdarroch Arms Hotel.
We are looking for quality items you would like to auction
off. 10% of the hammer price goes to the refugee and Gazette
fundraiser. You may put a reserve on items if you don’t want
them to go to cheaply. Viewing will be from 2pm on the day and
there will be a catalogue available. So raising funds for a good
cause and a chance to sell some unwanted items and make some
money. Auction starts at 6pm.
If you are unable to attend you may leave sealed bids with
myself or Breezy in the afternoon.
All items for the auction should be delivered to the
Craigdarroch two days prior to the auction or by Saturday
morning latest. Please contact me if you have any questions on
01848 200331 or email suegrant23@me.com.
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Contra Dance
Moniaive Folk Festival are holding a couple of Contra
Dance workshops – one morning, one afternoon, leading up
to the special opening ceilidh of the Festival weekend on
Friday 6th May this year.
We have the fabulous Northern Harmony group coming from
the USA to play for part of that evening and will be trying
Contra and Balkan dances as well as showing them how to Strip
the Willow! So come along on to Moniaive Institute on Sunday
17th April 10.30am – 1pm and / or Sunday 24th April 2pm –
4.30pm. Suggested donation of £2 to cover costs. Bring nibbles
to share at the tea break!
If you don`t know much about Contra, don`t worry as the
wonderful Evi Landay from Lauriston will lead you through
the steps. As she says - "Contra Dancing is what North
Americans do instead of ceilidh. It's as energetic as you want it
to be, full of interaction with other dancers, and beautifully
flowing and mesmeric. Most of all, it's fun, and will really put a
smile on your face.
“No need to be super-fit, as it's more of a walk than a skip.
But as no bit of momentum goes to waste, you'll soon find
yourself flying effortlessly (and safely) from person to person
around the set. The music is great all the dances are taught and
called. You don't need to come with a partner - just come! If you
like ceilidh dancing a little bit, you're going to love contra a lot.
Give it a go!"
Wendy Stewart
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Litter pick planned
Moniaive Primary School pupils are planning a community
‘Litter pick’ on Saturday 30th April, the weekend before
Moniaive Folk Festival.
Head teacher Carol Moyes explained: “The children would
like to help make the village look good for all the visitors
expected at the Folk Festival. We would very much appreciate
help from parents and others in the community to both litter pick
and watch the children on the roads.”
If you can help, even it’s just for an hour, please contact Mrs
Moyes at MPS for times and meeting place.
Jessie Glencairn Hart (nee Macdonald) or
Glen, as she was known, late of
Bardennoch, Moniaive, born in Montreal,
Canada in 1914 and formerly of
Grainneshead, Moniaive and Durham, died
peacefully in Thornhill Hospital on Easter
Sunday,
The family wish to take this opportunity to
thank the wonderful ladies of Crossroads
who assisted her over many years and the
staff in the Infirmary and Thornhill Hospital
who were so kind and gentle with her at
the end of her life.
Photo: Photo: Colin Hattersley Photography
Above: Moniaive children come along to help paint
Right: Amy and Ali in action
Photo: Fiona McMillan
International Artists Create Rural
Murals in the Scottish Countryside
Three teams of national and international artists have
created colourful murals on a series of buildings in the heart
of the Scottish countryside.
Spring Fling Rural Murals will be a major attraction for
Spring Fling, Scotland’s premier open studios visual art and
craft event, which sees thousands of visitors flock to the region
between 28 and 30 May. It is also being staged as part of the
Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The three chosen
sites are at a farm, and animal rescue centre and on the gable end
of the Craigdarroch Arms barn here in Moniaive.
International street artists 44 Flavours, from Berlin, Tellas,
from Rome and Amy Whiten and Ali Wyllie of Glasgow-based
Recoat have teamed up with three local artists for the project
which is supported by EventScotland, VisitScotland’s Events
Directorate and by Creative Scotland.
At the Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, Amy Whiten and Ali Wyllie
from Recoat in Glasgow collaborated with Morag Paterson from
Thornhill. Their mural has been inspired by the rivers, hills and
country air of the Moniaive area, and the village’s reputation as
a centre for music and festivals.
Amy said: “We are very proud to have been able to produce
a really substantial piece of public artwork, and the reaction
from the people has been highly positive.”
Tim O’Sullivan, who runs the hotel, said: “It’s just great, I
love it. Having something so colourful here is really eyecatching, especially for somewhere that’s so strongly associated
with music, festivals and events. The mural has a real sense of
life and liveliness about it, and it’ll be a real attraction when
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people are coming to the area for the Spring Fling weekend.
Hopefully it will mean more people will stop and enjoy looking
round the village.”
Morag Paterson, an internationally respected photographer,
was delighted to have the chance to work on the mural, which
followed a recent decision to develop her skills as a painter. She
said: “It was a pretty daunting prospect, but luckily I have been
in good hands, being able to work with some of the best street
artists in the country. I’d seen the murals created in the first
SFRM in 2014 and been really impressed by them, so it’s been
tremendous to have the chance to be part of it this year.”
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said: “In
2016, the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, we are
delighted to be supporting Spring Fling’s Rural Mural project,
which will provide a fantastic platform for local Dumfries and
Galloway artists to work collaboratively with international
talent, and to showcase their work to a wider audience.”
After the work is complete in Dumfries and Galloway SFRM
is about to take a novel twist with the same teams going to
Glasgow, Newcastle and Berlin to create further works.
Recoat and Morag Paterson will head for Glasgow, Morag
Macpherson and Tellas will work in Newcastle, with Rory and
44 Flavours going to Berlin.
It’s good to see this project has catapaulted Moniaive
favourably into the news with reports on both the BBC and ITV
news channels as well as in-depth coverage in some national
newspapers.
Reaction from local people has been mixed albeit most who
stopped and took the time to talk to the artists were found to be
in favour.
The theme for this particular mural is Exchange and as the
artists explain:
“Our theme is Exchange which came about from a
community workshop– the idea of the balance within nature
was put forward, a seed is planted, a plant grows, it drops it's
seeds, it dies and it nourishes the soil for example. We liked this
idea, life and death stuff and we looked at other areas of nature
like this and found Gas Exchange or breathing, this automatic
thing we all do but it is the difference between life and death and
quite an amazing natural thing that plays its part in nature, the
world and the eco-system. It seems a nice way to represent the
part we all play and this idea of Exchange. So within the mural
is a symbol of lungs (interestingly this is similar to the 3 into 1
symbol that represents the local community!), there are circles
that represent the special cells that change oxygen into carbon
dioxide and then a more literal symbol are musicians who play
wind instruments who breath and play at the same time, another
kind of Exchange. We also felt they link back in with the festival
and the part the building plays as a venue, bringing the
community together.
GLENCAIRN & MONIAIVE CHURCH
Plant Sale and Coffee Morning
Saturday 28th May
St. Ninian’s Church
10.00am – 12 noon
Come along and choose your bedding and basket
plants, herbaceous, vegetables and much more.
Enjoy a cup of coffee and home baking.
The other two rural murals in Dumfries and Galloway
“There is also a symbol that represents the community and
the three glens that lead into the village, it looks like a wiggly
fork or river. We felt the idea of different kinds of people coming
together to make up the community was a nice thing to
represent.”
Here are some comments:
“Amazing really brightens the village, let’s hope it
encourages others to paint their house.”
“I hate it.”
“Can we have another one at the cherry tree? Maybe
showing the hills and lambs... and ‘a la Sound of Music’ people
from the village on the hillside?”
“A real tonic and you can see more and more every time you
look at.”
“A painted monstrosity...”
“Stunning.”
“Wish we had more like this in the village, it would certainly
smarten things up.”
So you may love it or hate it, as with all art everyone’s tastes
are different (personally I’d have liked more yellow.) It will be
interesting to see visitors reactions are when they come to
Moniaive for Spring Fling.
Sue Grant and Matthew Shelley PR
Photo Sue Grant
Poster Boys
community, to have your say.
Voting will take place on Sunday 11th April at the Cross
(weather permitting) where the candidates will give a short
speech as to why they are the man for the job. They will also be
photographed to check if they are photogenic enough and are
able to hold a pose for a designated two minutes. There has been
some discussion as to whether women should also be invited but
the general consensus was that parading local women in the
village would be sexist.
Please watch out for posters nearer the time for a full list of
possible candidates. Here we depict Josh, one of the candidates
hoping to win your support. Plans for a calendar featuring the
winner are already in hand.
Stafi Prirl, Moniaive Community Groups
Photo: Martin Anderson
After a great deal of behind the scenes consideration many
community groups have joined forces and decided to take
the promotion of Moniaive as ‘the place to live and work’
one step further with the appointment of a cultural
ambassador.
It was felt that, although the person elected would have to be
a local character able to promote all that is good about this
community, they should also look good. It is hoped that the
elected person would represent the community at events, gala
dinners, openings etc and be available for newspaper, TV and
radio interviews as required. So after much deliberation a
shortlist has been drawn up and it is now up to you, the
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Cairn Curling
The competition for the Cairn Cups took place at Dumfries
Ice Bowl on Saturday 30th January.
This was again a very enjoyable day for all participants.
There were teams forward from Dalbeattie and Sanquhar and
most places in between including of course a rink from our local
Cairn Club. The finals of the competitions were very keenly
contested with the main trophy going to an extra end and the
Ladies Final ending with the score of 4 to 3.
The winning rink this year were from the Morton Club with
runners-up being Dumfries Young Curlers.
The Ladies Cairn Cup was won again by DIBCA Ladies and
the runners-up were Nithsdale Ladies.
This was the second playing for the Cairn Cups which was
first held last season to mark the 150th anniversary of the Cairn
Curling Club. The Cups were bought with financial support
from The Glencairn Community Council Windfarm Fund.
Jack Buckham
Race Night
The Race Night on held February 27th to help the Gala raise
funds was hugely enjoyable and successful with £400 raised
for the gala.
The Gala Committee would like to thank everyone who
attended and parted with their hard earned cash and Tim of the
Craigdarroch for providing the prizes and the event.
Moniaive Gala Committee
Photo: ESue Grant
Iceland Ahoy
Photo courtesy Silvana Mclean
In 2014 Silvana Mclean applied for the post of artist-inresidence in Siglufjörður, Iceland.
“As they only take one artist at a time, and from many
disciplines, there was a long wait for a place,” she explained.
However in February 2015 she received confirmation that
she had secured the position. “It was a real boost after my knee
operation,” said Silvana, “it’s the opportunity to focus entirely
on my work away from normal life which means you can make
enormous progress. I know I’ll get a lot done as time seems to
expand with this level of concentration. I am very blinkered
when working and can work for long periods of time.
“After raising a family, during which time my work had to
take more of a backseat, it’s liberating to be able to explore and
participate in this type of activity in an area totally new to me,”
she added.
Herhús in Siglufjördur was built in 1914, and renovated as an
artist-in-residence home and workshop. Located in the centre of
town next to all services Herhúsið is dedicated to artists of all
media and to the creation of contemporary art. Herhúsið
provides a unique spacious and bright workshop. The workshop
has four metre high ceilings, hardwood floors, an industrial sink,
an easel, three working tables and a sofa. The bathroom and
shower are located on the main floor.
The residency runs from the end of February to April 5th.
Siglufjörður is the northernmost town in Iceland, surrounded by
towering mountains all around. The town is most famous for
having been the Capital of the North Atlantic Herring Fishery
from 1903-1965, flourishing as a vibrant centre of culture in the
north. The main cultural attraction in Siglufjörður is The
Herring Era Museum. Its three large exhibit buildings tell the
stories of the people who worked in the herring industry, of the
factories and products and of the fishing and fishing boats.
Silvana is expecting temperatures of -12 to -6 which she feels
is ‘doable’! It is also the sunniest part of Iceland but she is
hoping for snow and the odd storm.
Although she is taking many materials with her (allowing for
baggage restrictions!) she is planning to pick up further art
supplies in Reykjavik before heading ever north.
“This will be the furthest north I have ever been,” she
explained. “I was bitten by the ‘north’ bug when I did my
residency on Shetland. There was a sense of difference from
other islands I’d visited. The Viking/Norse culture was alien but
strangely reassuring.
“I am fascinated by language and there are lots of crossover
words between Icelandic and Scots which I find fascinating. Old
Scots is based on Norse and some words have the same roots
like... ‘Auld Reekie’ which has the same word root as Reykjavik
meaning ‘smoky’ and ‘oot’ which has the Icelandic equivalent
meaning exit. So language may well feature in the work I
produce.”
All of this has Silvana hooked and from this residency it will
be interesting to see how much further the North will pull her...
Greenland?
Silvana is staying open to possibilities and wants to look
freshly with an open mind and open eyes. “I’m a bit like a
sponge,” she said “absorbing the places, environment, storms,
weather etc. “It’s good to be unsure as to what will be produced.
There may be sea ice if the bay freezes. Polar bears have been
known to have travelled to Iceland on sea ice. Who knows what
I may see!” she added.
Discussing the creation of large scale painting (see main
picture) Silvana remembers hearing Abigail Young playing the
violin in Glencairn Church and being struck by the very physical
nature of her playing. “The same physical effort applies to large
scale work, there can be a lot of movement across the surface of
the canvas applying paint and catching fleeting atmospheres. It’s
like a dance and you become very immersed in it. Printmaking
is very considered by comparison and doesn’t come close to this
experience,” she explained.
Silvana will be writing a blog documenting the residency so
everyone can keep in touch, this can be found at
www.diaryofacoldspellblog.wordpress.com it can also be
reached by typing in Diary of a Cold Spell on Google.
On her return she will work translating her sketches and
thoughts into final works for Spring Fling in May and for a solo
exhibition at Highland Print Studio and also at Designs Gallery
later in the year. We wish Silvana well during her stay in
Iceland.
For those who want a closer look at where Silvana is headed
you can watch the Scandinavian series ‘Trapped’ on BB4
Saturdays at 9pm, this was filmed in Siglufjörður. Hopefully
Silvana’s residency will be somewhat less fraught!
Sue Grant
Moniaive Michaelmas Bluegrass Festival
At our recent meeting we discussed the possibility of having
a Moniaive/Glencairn market in the Marquee at the next
Bluegrass Festival.
The idea would be, that local artists/craft people and
organisations can sell/promote their products or organisations. It
could be an opportunity to attract new members for local groups
or to do some fund raising.
The tables would be absolutely free, it would only benefit
Glencairn and Moniaive and would have no financial benefit to
the Bluegrass Festival or the hotel at all.
If anyone is interested to have a table at the Festival, I would
be happy to note names and act as a contact. We need to have
enough people to make it worthwhile organising this.
Anja Lyttle tel: 01848 200272 or anjalyttle@hotmail.com
Moniaive Michaelmas Bluegrass Festival (on Facebook).
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Moniaive Festival Village
Banners and Funding
In the past few months there has been some confusion as to
how to make best use of the Moniaive Festival Village (MFV)
banners at local events.
The banners are attractive and are available to
the whole community to use at their events. They
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Hotel.
Using the banners does not mean Moniaive
music
Festival Village will be credited with organizing
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the village are supported by MFV, either by
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Parish
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arts
events. For instance: some groups have applied
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workshops
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Parish the grant because they were very impressed
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with the application and the presentation film,
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which has shown the enthusiasm of our creative
workshops
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community. Julie Fowler, one of the judges said
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recording
song cycle
winner!
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classical
The whole idea of applying for a big grant like
bluegrass
jazz
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came about when a small group got together
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to chat about how resources in the village could be
shared more effectively across various groups. When some of
our Creative community heard about this, the whole process
snowballed and took us by surprise!
Moniaive Festival Village, financially supported by the
Creative Scotland Award, has now really taken off and we, as a
group, would like to support your event if possible.
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Featuring : Anne Chaurand • Hilary
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Rodney Gibson • Kate Howard • David
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Admission: adults £10, children £1, family ticket (two
adults and up to three children) £15.
Tickets available from Elizabeth Hall, Broomfield
Bank, Moniaive, DG3 4HZ. Tel 01848 200256
www.moniaivefestivalvillage.org.uk
A Sunny Duck Race
Moniaive Gala Committee would like to thank everyone who
helped make this year’s duck race such a success.
As all ducks were sold the Gala raised around £700 towards
Gala day. The addition of a large blow up duck to the race made
things a little more exciting and thanks to Jade for the tasty duck
race cake raffled off at the event.
Photos: Sue Grant
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Above: Large duck
gatecrashes the race!
Left: Abby Gray wins the
cake (and eats it!)
Saturday 19 March brought with it something of a landmark
for Moniaive Festival Village (MFV). Moishe's Bagel drew
MFV's first sell-out crowd in a stunning live performance that
showcased their original soundtrack score for the 1930's Soviet
silent film Salt for Svanetia, the work of Georgian/Russian
actor, film director (and economist!) Mikhail Kalatozof.
Expecting as per usual to turn up and pay at the door, I was
warned a couple of weeks before that tickets were going like hot
bagels so thankfully I got mine well in advance. The event, hosted
in the newly refurbished and modestly named Palace Cinema ("oot
the back of the 'Craig"), was in fact MFV's first complete sell-out
performance with an audience of around 70 movie-music buffs
luxuriously spread around the wonderfully atmospheric auditorium.
The band, as expected, enthralled the audience with a fabulous
thrash-Balkan-Latin-North African first set before the silver screen
flickered to life and we were treated to the part-story, partpropaganda, part-fantasy journey of the silent movie. There is
something of another time and world when you are treated to film
and live music, but with a soundtrack of this quality and passion,
the experience soon registered as unforgettable. The Bagel's
interpretation of the film was extraordinary and turned what might
otherwise have been a difficult-watch into a real cultural joy ride.
This was undoubtedly world-class stuff from our own Pete Garnett
(accordian), Greg Lawson (violin etc), Phil Alexander (keyboard),
Mario Caribe (upright bass) and Guy Nicholson (percussion).
I also had a sense of deserved satisfaction for Pete who not only
played his socks off on the night, but must have looked out with
some pride at the smiling faces in the space that he so much helped
to create along with Tim O'Sullivan. It is an absolutely fabulous
wee venue that was so much a part of the evening itself and will
doubtless see many more musical, filmic and creative 'moments'
over the forthcoming months and years.
I've been privileged to be a member of MFV Board since it was
set up following the successful Creative Places award last June. The
programme is shaping up really well and the we has started to see
some really creative ideas come forward, both from and involving
the local community. If last week has been anything to go by, the
sky's the limit! We were always going to hit the ground running on
the music front given Moniaive's vintage on that score, but last week
saw, what we hope will be, the first of many theatrical productions,
'Rapid Departures' in partnership with D&G Arts Festival... another
success. It was always the intention of the Board to see the
Photos: Stuart Hall
Moishe’s Bagel break new
ground for Festival Village
community reach of MFV extended and both of these events start, I
think, to show the exceptional quality and diversity of what can be
achieved here in the heart of the community. Onwards and
upwards... and watch out for the unexpected... it's already out there!
Tony Fitzpatrick
MFV programme for April/May:
9th April:
The Lit Room
17th April:
Classic Summer Music
30th April:
Poetry Workshop
6-8th May:
Moniaive Folk Festival
14-15th May:
Cinema Short film stop-frame workshops
20-22 May:
InsideOut Classical music weekend
28th May:
Cairn Chorus Songs of Separation
A big, big week in Moniaive’s creative life got off to a flying
start on 15th March with ‘Rapid Departure’, a play about
flooding. Not much to enjoy about that subject, we might
think, but the five actors of Right Lines Productions (and a
sixth as the on-screen weatherman) sent floods of laughter
through the Memorial Institute with their comic tale of
thwarted love (eventually fulfilled, of course), environmental
conflict and, that favourite subject of comedy, Council
incompetence.
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival toured the play to five
venues across the region, with the Moniaive show produced in
partnership with Moniaive Festival Village (MFV). Having
booked the play before the December flooding, MFV organisers
were concerned about the sensitivity of the subject, and about
whether there would be an audience for live theatre in Moniaive,
especially on a Tuesday!
No such worries: the audience of 62 was a fantastic turnout,
and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves as active participants
playing the part of evacuees in a village hall rest centre, after
their community is cut-off from the outside world by torrential
rain (nothing new there, then!). The clever device of registering
people as evacuees as they came into the hall enabled the cast to
call on individuals by name for various amusing diversions
during the evening. The audience enjoyed seeing the chair of the
community council, organiser of the folk festival and this
author, amongst others, playfully embarrassed for the greater
good.
Estrid Barton as Gloria, the vampish older woman, kept the
play romping along with community singing and hilarious
asides; Ross Allan as Eric, the Council grass cutter/parttime/seasonal (‘naebody touches ma strimmer, right’) finds
himself thrown in at the deep-end: he has to take charge of
events, but he’s even more out of his depth in his love for the
free-spirited Flora, played by Romana Abercromby. Her head is
turned by David Rankine’s wild man Connal (‘there’s no such
thing as bad weather – it’s just mother nature.’); but, urged on
by James Bryce as Albert, the older man who failed to grasp his
one chance at true love in 1972, Eric eventually finds his feet,
puts Connal in his place, saves the day for the flood victims and
wins Flora’s heart – aah, how sweet...but how we laughed whilst
he floundered his way to his heart’s desire.
Photos: Sue Grant
Live Theatre in Moniaive
Proceeds are shared between Dumfries and Galloway Arts
Festival, which paid for the show, and MFV, which pays for the
venue and local publicity. MFV’s share will be partly recycled
into the local creative programme, with a donation to the
Institute, in addition to the hire charge.
MFV will arrange further theatre shows with Dumfries and
Galloway Arts Festival; the next will be in Tynron on 10th June
(Moniaive venues will be hosting the Comic Festival), ‘O is for
Hoolet’, a one woman show about the Scots language. Watch
out for details.
Peter Roberts
Alex Fergusson MSP proposes
“The Immortal Memory”
The third Glencairn and Moniaive Church Burns Supper on
27th February in St Ninian’s Church was an evening of good
company, good food and drink, laughter and excellent
speeches.
The highlight of the evening was Alex Fergusson’s “Immortal
Memory” – both an entertaining and educational experience,
displaying his experience and gifts as a public speaker. His
theme placed Robert Burns in a well researched political context
of his life and times, with touches of humour and quotations
from the poet’s work, illustrating his engagement with
contemporary issues.
The other speakers were Willie Waugh with lovely recitations
of The Address to the Haggis and Tam O’Shanter; and John
McLaughlan and the Reverend Mary McLauchlan proposing
and replying to the Toast to the Lassies respectively. Mary’s
reply was all the more poignant, not only because she and John
are husband and wife, but because it was also his birthday!
The whole evening was held together by Jack Buckham in the
Chair and Dorothy Buckham playing the piano and leading
communal singing of Burns’ songs. Gavin Dykes piped the
haggis in and the catering was provided by the Green Tea Room.
Carol Godridge
Save Our Gala!!!!
Dumfriesshire and Cumbria
Greyhound Rescue
Scottish Registered Charity Number SCO32858
Do you know that exracing greyhounds
make excellent pets?
Our Charity, which has now homed
1050 greyhounds, always has more
than a dozen in kennels waiting for a
home.
If you are interested in taking one of
these fine dogs, or would just like to
meet them, please contact us via our
website www.dgrescue.org.uk or call
Nick on 01848 200055.
We would be
delighted to see or
hear from you
anytime.
It is with great disappointment that I write this article, as
I’m sorry to say that Moniaive Gala can no longer function
on a shoestring committee. As such we are desperately
appealing for new members. If we fail to recruit at least four
new committee members, as soon as possible, I’m afraid
there will be no Gala this year.
The current committee consists of four members all of whom
have families and/or full-time jobs. When you compare this with
the numbers in other committees, quite frankly it is
embarrassing: Penpont Gala 12, Dunscore Gala 14, Flower
Show +20, Festival Village 14, Institute 8, to name just a few.
If you, your children or grandchildren have enjoyed the Gala
over the years and you wish it to continue it is time to step up
and help. Other than the few weeks running up to the Gala it is
not as big a commitments as you might think and the more
members we have the less work it will be for each individual.
We are holding a drop-in session on Friday 15th April
between 6.30-8.30pm in the Craigdarroch Hotel. Please come
along to find out more or to sign up to be a committee member.
If you are interested in joining but can’t make the meeting please
email your interest to robsonanna@hotmail.com or contact me
on 01848200474.
Anna Robson, Chair Moniaive Gala Committee
Meditation for peace
7.30pm Friday 8th April
Ben Doran, Ayr Street, Moniaive
No experience necessary
Please ring or email to let me know if you wish to join in:
Tel 01848 200681 yoga@cgodridge.plus.com
CRAFT AND TABLE SALE
Saturday 16th April
12 -3pm
YMCA, 24 Castle Street,
Dumfries (behind the Polka Dot cafe)
MILNTON FRAMING
Picture Frame Makers for
Artists and Art lovers
Hand finishing / Gilding / Restoration
undertaken
Enquiries welcome
01848 200581
07768117064
mail@samcartman.com
Tables from £10
For more info contact Jackie on 07840 357724 or 01848
200348 or jackie_goddard@hotmail.com
Thank You
I want to give thanks to Chantal and Kevan for making my
80th birthday such a memorable occasion.
The lunch organised and catered for by them was wonderful
to say the least.
Thank you for everyone who came to the Craigdarroch Hotel
and to Tim for the use of the dining room on the 14th February.
Special thanks for all the gifts and cards I received, it was an
occasion never to be forgotten by me.
Gwen Cross
Moniaive Folk Festival
Glencairn Memorial Institute update
The 15th Moniaive Folk Festival is set to be another packed
weekend this year and kicks off on Thursday 5th May with
a concert from the young, dynamic group, Talisk featuring
the amazing Mohsen Amini, winner of the BBC Radio
Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year.
Our welcoming ceilidh on Friday 6th will feature not only
Scottish dance but American style Contra and also Balkan
dancing with music supplied by the newly created Moniaive
Village Ceilidh Band and the vibrant musicians of Northern
Harmony from the USA. Enjoy a breather with guest singing
spots from Cairn Chorus and Gaelic and Scots singer Margaret
Bennett.
Daytime on Saturday 7th has something for everyone with
sessions all day, music and song in village venues , piping
competitions, singarounds and fantastic children`s events
including circus skills, family concert and parade fun!
Workshops will run from 10.30 till 4pm and this year include
harmony, Gaelic and Scots singing, Balkan and Contra dance
plus a range of instruments.
Our evening concert opens with the amazing a capella
singing of the 16-strong, American ensemble, Northern
Harmony and continues with the spellbinding voice and guitar
playing of Martin Simpson, who has amassed an amazing 27
nominations in the life of the BBC Radio 2 Awards . The ever
popular Paul McKenna Band will finish the concert and then it’s
a choice between Festival Club Unplugged with Festival
guests, floor spots and warm food or Late Night Extra with the
delightfully named Trongate Rum Riot ... or bed!
Sunday 8th has even more this year with an addition of a song
writing workshop and slow session alongside a storytelling
circle. Cairn Chorus will host the Sunday Sing and Clydebuilt
Puppets return with another wonderful show and workshop for
families. The afternoon concert , which is growing in popularity
year on year, will feature singer and folklorist, Margaret Bennett
and local lass with the voice of an angel – Darcy DaSilva. There
will also be the chance to hear harper Wendy Stewart`s new
composition ‘Glen Cairn Music’ which includes a strangely
familiar village song! Our whole weekend will be rounded off
by a survivor’s session hosted by Paul McKenna and the
brilliant band.
More details, timings, costs and info in the Festival
programme on sale in April.
Weekend tickets (£50/ £35 concessions) are on sale now
through the website www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk Local rate
(£35/£25 concessions available till May 1st) and individual
events through Alan James alan@snademill.co.uk 01387 820
241.
Wendy Stewart
Early notice
At 4pm on Saturday May 7th Moniaive Folk Festival will
hold their annual children’s parade. This will leave the
garage at 4pm, go along the Hight Street and finish at
the clock tower. It will take approximately 10 - 15
minutes. If you have any problems please contact Kate
Howard on 07599900741
Please make alternate routes around the village during
that time.
In September a new committee was elected. New members
added to the committee are: Peter Roberts, myself and Kate
Howard.
Windfarm funding provided us with money to buy new tables
and chairs for the hall, this was badly needed. The tables and
chairs have now arrived and we are thankful to the windfarm
allocation committee for the funding, the new tables and chairs
will benefit everyone who uses the Institute. The agreement is
that the community is now able to borrow the plastic chairs, but
please don’t just take them, get in touch with one of our
committee members so that we know where they are. Meantime
it is getting harder to keep this old building going. An
application has gone in to finance a new oil tank as the old one
is getting very old, has no lock and can be a potential
environmental threat as we are not sure it is double skinned. The
outside of the building was painted last year, which made a big
difference. The usual repairs are ongoing: small leaks, broken
doors and locks etc.
As well as that the building is getting a little tired looking and
some comments about the state of the kitchen have been taken
to heart. We are working on trying to get funding for a new
kitchen at least and maybe also some redecorating, but maybe
we need to think of tackling much more than that and the
dilemma is to find a way ahead by either finding BIG grants to
do a total renovation or for smaller grants to fix things and
finance smaller renovations. But all of this takes time.
At the moment the financial situation is not good and
something must be done to boost the income. Membership has
gone down drastically and the committee appeal to everyone in
the village to think becoming a member please. It would give the
Institute a regular income and this after all a very important
building, used by community members.
We, as a committee, would like to keep the price of hire
down, to make it more affordable for everyone. This could mean
that groups or in individuals would pay by the hour and that the
price of hire would be for the whole building and not individual
rooms. There would also be more flexibility, in that prices can
be discussed in certain cases. Ideally we would like to let the
community use this building for free, but at this time that's just
not possible.
We will also apply for more funding and we are going to
organise some fund raising days, but we really need the
community to be involved in these things. Please let us know if
you have any good fund raising ideas. After all the Institute
Committee are only people who have taken the future of our
only community hall to heart and we really want it used for and
by the community. It’s not just the responsibility of a small
group of people: keeping this community hall open is the
responsibility for all of us. So in short: the Institute needs
community help!
The Glencairn Institute website will give you more
information, including the financial situation. Minutes of the
AGM are usually available and you are also welcome to join
meetings to find out what's going on. Please look at our website
and fill in a membership form, it's not a lot per annum. I am
willing to collect names and forward them to the committee to
be processed.
Please get in touch by phoning 01848 200272 or mail:
anjalyttle@hotmail.com.
Anja Lyttle
Community Calendar
You may have noticed a new community calendar on display
in the village.
Many people have asked that this be done and so I decided to
do one. It is however a lot more complicated than I had
bargained for! I finish a month, print it out and then something
new comes up which needs to be added. A four month printed
version has been produced but is already out of date! So I am
now printing out individual months and displaying them in the
noticeboard by the cherry tree (Glencairn Community Council
have taken over the noticeboard at the old PO for their minutes
and notices.) This means I can update the calendars when new
events come in.
Some events and groups will have been missed and for this I
apologise. If you have an event you would like added, either a
one-off or a regular event please let me know and I will get it on
the calendar as soon as possible.
I hope people find it helpful, one thing it does show is just
how busy our wee community is. A leaflet for residents and
visitors containing calendars April to September is being
produced. It is noted on the leaflet that the events shown are
merely those known about to date and that further events will
probably happen!
Sue Grant
Locals Making the Headlines
Moniaive and it’s
residents appear
three times in the
100th souvenir
edition
of
Dumfries
and
Galloway Life
magazine.
Moniaive is
number three in
the destinations
s e c t i o n ,
Graham Watson is the featured retailer of the
month and Moniaive Festival Village have a rather nice spread
in the magazine.
Spring Fling’s Rural Mural features in the local and national
press plus had good coverage on both BBC and ITV news
programmes.
Ceramics painter, Gordon Stewart, features in The D&G
Standard after his talk to a local Rural and Jane Chalmers,
from the Amphetameanies, featured in the March issue of Street
Sounds for her selection of Desert Oi Land Discs, complete with
a fantastic photo by Trish Brown!
11th and 12th June 2016
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ComicFestival Weekend
A weekend of comic books, workshops,
discussion panels, silent auction, exhibition, comic stalls and a chance to meet the
creators of some of Britain’s and America’s
top writers, artists and creators.
Moniaive Comic
Festival
Returns!
Guests (to date)
Alan Grant Writer/Creator: Batman, Lobo,
Judge Dredd, The Bogie Man, Judge Anderson etc.
John Wagner Writer/Creator: Judge Dredd,
A History of Violence, Strontium Dog, Button Man etc.
John Haward Artist: Postman Pat, Spiderman, Judge Dredd, Dan Dare, Teenage
Mutant Hero Turtles, Thunderbirds
Jim Alexander Writer: Birds of Prey, Marvel
Milestones, Star Trek Manga, Metal
Hurlant, Wolf Country,GoodCopBadCop
Ferg Handley Writer: Commando comics
David Bishop Writer: Dr Who, 2000AD
audio tapes
Cam Kennedy Artist: Star Wars, Judge
Dredd
Frank Quitely Artist: X-men, Superman,
JLA, The Authority, Flex Mentallo
Jim Stewart Artist/writer
Nigel Dobbyn Artist: Beano, Dandy, Sonic,
My Little Pony, Power Rangers
Monty Nero Writer/Artist: Death Sentence,
Vertigo, Marvel, 2000ad and computer
games SSX, Need for Speed
Will Simpson Artist: Game of Thrones
June 11th and 12th sees the
return of Moniaive Comic
Festival. A festival designed
with children in mind.
This year we have another
stellar line-up of writers and
artists from the world of
f est val
comics including the Star Wars
artist, Superman artist, Batman
writer, Creator of Judge Dredd, film writers and more. There
will be art and writing workshops, signings, film showings,
lectures, talks, stalls, costume parade, quizzes, auctions and
events for all ages as well as much much more!
This year Moniaive, Dunscore and Duncow Primary School
pupils are being encouraged to come up with a hero and villain
for their respective communities. On the Saturday afternoon
artists and writers will help the children refine their ideas and
come up with the ultimate hero and villain for their respective
communities. These heros and villains can be superheroes or
just regular guys and they can then be used by the schools for
various topics i.e. bullying, litter, etc etc.
Posters, flyers and a full programme of events will be
available at the end of April but if you would like further
information on guests and events these can be obtained from
Sue Grant on 01848 200331 or suegrant23@me.com
Workshops: Writing, Drawing,
Creating a Comic Character etc
Free signings and sketching
Scottish Launch of Macbeth Comic
Exhibition and stalls
Interviews
Rolling programme of comic related films
moniaive
village
Weekend ticket £8 (includes programme). Under 16s free.
Reduced ticket prices for local residents.
Tickets from: Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, Moniaive
Telephone:01848 200205
www.craigdarrocharmshotel.co.uk
Glencairn Bowling Club
Green bowling for 2016 commences on Saturday 23rd April.
A warm welcome awaits current members past and new
members. The official opening takes place at 6.30pm with an
opening sweep. A social evening will follow with presentation
of trophies to the winners of 2015 and, if anyone feels up to
it, some social dancing.
Green bowling season runs between April to end of
September with green play available Monday to Saturday. A
sweep is run on a Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 7pm
with club competitions running throughout the season in which
players organise their own ties. Coaching is available and can be
arranged for new members and favourable evening for this is a
Friday.
Membership of GBC consists of ordinary members (over 25)
junior members (under 25) and juveniles (under 16) No lower or
upper age limit exists in green bowling. Fees for members are
£55.00 £27.50 and £13.50 respectively. A disposition has been
given to new members who have never played green bowling in
first year to join for £10.00 second year half membership before
paying a full fee in third year.
Over the years there has been quite a fluctuation in
membership and would be nice to repeat where GBC was in the
70/80s where there was membership of 80 male 40 ladies and a
waiting list. Alas changing times has seen membership drop to
around the 20 mark and GBC is now struggling to continue and
provide this facility for the village. 2016 has therefore become
an important milestone for Glencairn Bowling Club.
Additional information can be obtained from Secretary
Margaret Gillies or Treasurer Scott McMillan
Letters
Dear Sue
Dumfries and Galloway has been named UK Holiday
Destination of the Year by fans of the popular BBC programme,
Countryfile. For those of us who live in the region, we are not
surprised, we are perhaps a little smug for we have enjoyed the
secret all along. The area is stunning and being here brings a
great sense of well being to local people and to those who visit,
a real appreciation of landscape, wildlife, history and art. It's
tourist economy is growing and many depend on the sector for
their livelihoods.
As tourism chiefs celebrate and see the announcement as a
useful marketing tool, there is a shadow hanging over the
region. SP Energy Networks, a subsidiary of Scottish Power,
plan to install 109 miles of high voltage power lines, pylons and
substations across the award winning landscape. Their proposal
is hugely controversial and has brought objection from cross
party politicians, thousands of residents and environmental
organisations. The local campaign group, Dumgal Against
Pylons, has outlined an alternative plan. A plan which would
meet transmission needs but without sacrificing the region and
the people.
The recognition is exciting and could do so much for the
region, but what is needed now is protection. Ultimately, the
Scottish Government will decide if we are to become another of
Scotland's super power highways. If so, the accolade of UK
Holiday Destination of the Year will be shortlived.
Deborah Galbraith
Photos: Sue Grant
Wildflowers
Anne Maxwell from The John Corrie
Wildlife Garden is working with MPS
pupils to make a wildlife garden.
Anne first gave a talk to the children at
assembly and then (with a little adult
help) cleared the small orchard at the
back of the school of weeds and rubbish.
Anne then provided the children with
lesser celandine, snowdrops and bluebell
seeds which they enthusiastically set
about planting. Digging holes seemed the
favoured activity of some although
clearing rubbish in buckets also proved
popular! One the plants settle this will be
a lovely addition to the village. Well done
all.
The children enjoy the clearing, digging and planting... some serious work going on!
Moniaive Initiative
It looks like Spring is here at last! We have taken advantage
of the better weather to hold a productive meeting with
D&G Council on our plans for Macara Park; and by the
time you read this, we should have held the first meeting of
our new “Friends of Macara Park” group to gather a few
ideas on how you would like to see management of the Park
develop.
We are very grateful to the Annandale & Nithsdale
Community Benefit Company for their recent grant offer of
£4,529 towards the new Toddler Area. But there is still a long
way to go with the fundraising, and we need your help!
We have set a modest target of £500 to be raised through local
sources, to match-fund the grant applications we are submitting.
Donate via: www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/MacaraParkMoniaive
If you are a UK taxpayer, we can Gift Aid your donation,
meaning that every £4 donated by you will be worth £5 to our
project. We are also aiming to have local collection tins in place
soon. Don’t forget to follow our progress on Facebook!
Our Community Spaces and High Street Regeneration
projects are both moving forwards, thanks to all the responses
received to our recent Questionnaires. There is still time to have
your say: we are particularly interested in hearing from the user
GCC Windfarm Fund Allocations
At the March Windfarm Fund allocation meeting eight
applicants requested funding totalling £25,567.
Monies available totalled £40,183.57 being made up of
£8,101 in general windfarm fund, £30,082.57 from the legacy
fund and £2,000 from Annandale & Nithsdale Community
Benefit Fund.
Glencairn and Tynron Horticultural Society requested
£1,500 towards the cost of purchasing a marquee. £1,500 was
allocated.
Moniaive Post Office requested £200 per week to cover
wages to maintain this village service. Funds for one year were
allocated.
The Palace Cinema requested £2,500 for screening costs,
equipment hire and advertising. They were allocated £1,000.
Moniaive Folk Festival requested £3,400 for infrastructure
costs and Northern Harmony Group. They were allocated
£2,600.
Moniaive Michaelmass Bluegrass Festival requested
£1,120 towards the 2016 festival. The full amount was allocated.
AMPLIFIER REPAIRS &
SERVICING
PAT TESTING
GUITAR, BASS, PA, HI-FI etc.
Specialising in vintage valve equipment.
Re-valves, biasing, repairs, reliability mods,
etc.
Alasdair Mclean
email
alzamprepair@btinternet.com
groups of the various community buildings in Glencairn. So if
you belong to a community group or organisation that hasn’t yet
provided feedback, please do contact us, and we will be pleased
to forward you a Questionnaire. They only take a few minutes
to complete! We will be holding a Workshop in April to discuss
the results of the surveys, and to ‘brainstorm’ a few suggestions
to carry forward into positive actions for our community. We
will provide tea & coffee & biscuits, and everyone is welcome.
The workshop will be advertised locally closer to the day.
Finally, we are planning to hold our AGM on Tuesday 24
May 2016. We encourage all members, and anybody interested
in becoming a member, to attend: time and venue still to be
confirmed, please look out for posters nearer to the day, or
contact us using the details below.
As always, if you have a potential project you would like to
discuss with us, or would like more information on anything
we’re already working on, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email: moniaiveinitiative@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moniaiveinitiative
‘Contact’ page of our Website: http://moniaiveinitiative.org.uk
Telephone: 0793-6701006 (Mobile)
Olwen Staples (Project Officer) and Deborah Iden (Project
Support Officer) both work part-time
Five Glens Red Squirrel Group requested £375 for cameras
and associated equipment. Full funding allocated.
Memorial Institute requested £1,272 for the purchase and
installation of a new oil tank. Full amount allocated.
Moniaive Initiative requested £5,000 towards the Toddler
element of their planned Macara Park upgrade. Full amount
allocated.
The meeting was chaired by Sue Grant as Acting Chair as
Stephen Maxwell (Chairman) and Fraser Dykes had both
resigned from the community council prior to this meeting.
Sue Grant
Bob’s ABC
ART – BOOKS – CURIOS
AT AULDGIRTH TEA ROOM
Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
07772877443 (day)
01848-331269 (eves)
bob23martin@yahoo.com
Now that the clocks have changed it's time to
spring forward and check out our growing
collection of artworks, books and collectibles.
We have added to our Scottish watercolours,
signed/numbered prints and original oil
paintings. There are additional book shelves in
our Scotland section and extra space for
military matters too. Locally-made jewellery is
on display beside well-known makes of
ceramics, glass and pottery,
The Tearoom is open for drinks, snacks and
cakes with parking available out front.
Rocker Lily Vintage & Artisan
Photo: Sue Grant
A big name for a wee shop but a wee shop packed with
gorgeous items ranging from crafts to vintage and secondhand clothes.
Owner Ffyona Fergusson has been self-employed in the past
as, as she put it...”I like being responsible for my own life.”
When Moniaive Chocolatiers vacated the old Post Office
premises Ffyona decided it was a sign, and that the time was
right to forge ahead with an idea she had had for a while.
“I love pretty things and having an outlet for local artisans
and those further afield gives local craftspeople the chance to
sell their wares but also gives customers more choice with the
chance to buy things from further afield,” she explained.
Ffyona is happy to sell clothes on your behalf taking a small
percentage. “If I sell clothes on someone's behalf I take a
commission for the business and give the balance to them. If
they donate clothes and don't want anything for them then I sell
on their behalf, take a commission for my business and make a
donation to Dumfries & Galloway Blood Bikes (they provide a
transfer service between hospitals free of charge to the NHS), A
charity close to my heart,” she explained,
Selling everything from handbags, clothes, cards, purses,
jewellery, pictures, gloves, photographs, jams, scarves, candles,
notebooks, wool and knitted goods the shop is currently open
Wednesday to Saturday. Ffyona hopes to open on Sundays
during the village festivals.
Well worth a visit and with everything competitively priced I
can see a whole new wardrobe coming on.
Sue Grant
Rocker Lily
Vintage &
Artisan
Indian Head Massage
Reiki
Organic Facial
Holistic Facial Massage
Hand Massage
Leanne
Calside
Moniaive
07907 979530
Vintage shop
Alternative &
Holistic Health
The Old Post Office
High Street
Moniaive
01848 200070
The George Hotel
Congratulations to Tim
O’Sullivan who won a
‘highly
commended
award’ at the Scottish
Civic Trust ‘My Place’
Awards on Tuesday
March 22nd.
Tim
was
nominated in recognition
for the huge amount of
work he puts into village
events, his enthusiasm and
can-do
attitude
and
willingness to help, all of
which have helped show
Moniaive in such a good
light and made it such a
vibrant place to live.
The Awards acknowledge an individual who makes an
outstanding contribution to: The heritage sector either generally
or in a specific area; their local community or the civic
movement in Scotland
The judging panel looked for evidence of: Contribution to
preserving and/or promoting local historic built environment;
community participation, engagement, benefit and impact and
promoting pride of place.
John Pelan, Director of the Scottish Civic Trust said: "This is
the seventh year of the My Place Awards. It has grown from
being a modest celebration of placemaking, heritage and people
to become a remarkable record of achievement and a celebration
of Scotland's heritage and places, old and new. This year, we
received a record number of entries in both categories - 28
projects as well as 14 individuals put forward as civic
champions."
“Being nominated for a Civic Champion Award is an
achievement in itself, and each individual here has been
recognised for their contribution to community civic pride and
heritage.” - Judges
It was with great sadness that Susan and Kevin decided to
give up the lease on The George Hotel at the end of March.
Susan and Kevin have enjoyed their time at the George and
are much appreciative of the support of friends and family
during their time there.
They would like to thank everyone very much for their
support and best wishes over the past six months and thank all
those who helped them during the flooding.
Robin Edgar will be re-opening the hotel in April. Watch this
space!
Sue Grant
Councillor Gill Dykes
You can contact me on
07736 255423
or email
Gill.Dykes@dumgal.gov.uk
Representing the Mid & Upper Nithsdale ward
The Horsenecks entertained everyone at the Coach House in
Moniaive in February.
An apple a day...
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Glencairn Gazette 99 • April/May • 19
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Uses for a phone box?
The phone box in Wallaceton has
recently been adopted for £1 and there
is a 31 day consultation on the future of
the phone box in Moniaive. It is hoped
that this box too can also be adopted.
Since Adopt a Kiosk was launched
over 2,300 communities across the UK
have seized the opportunity to do
something wonderful with local phone
boxes that had little or no usage, just like
Moniaive’s.
Communities have turned their boxes
into miniature art galleries, kiosks selling
ice cream, pop-up plant shops where
local children sell flowers and veg they
grow themselves, a library (see photos), a
place to store defibrillators, and many
more innovative ideas.
Talking to Moniaive Primary School
pupils they came up with, in my opinion,
a brilliant idea... whenever the school
studies a ‘topic’ the children would use
the box to show off their work. Examples
the children gave me included... ‘When
we do Egyptians we could turn the box
into a sarcophagus and when you opened
it it would have a mummy and treasure in
it.” “World War II... we could turn the
box into an Anderson shelter and have a
siren in it that went off when you opened
the door...” “Animals... we could keep
snakes in it...” “Weather... we could fill it
with pretend snow.”
All innovative and imaginative ideas
I’m sure you’ll agree. Other uses people
have suggested include housing an ATM
machine, lending library, noticeboard for
village events and a pop up venue for
events.
Do you have any ideas? Please let the
Gazette know and we’ll print them next
issue.
Sue Grant
ALLISON & HUNTER
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Tel: 01387 252486
Fax: 01387 254494
Dalgarno Singers
Spring Concert
Each year the Dalgarno Singers
perform a classical concert in the
spring in the stately church at
Thornhill. This Spring Concert will be
on Saturday 14th May at 7.30pm and
will feature two choral pieces
accompanied by The Dalgarno
Orchestra, (lead by Susan Smyth),
who will also play two short orchestral
pieces. A number of people from the
Moniaive area will be involved,
including musical director, Andrew
Thorne.
Josef Haydn’s lovely ‘Little Organ
Mass’ was first performed in 1778 at the
Eisenstadt Convent where he had been
organist as a young man and most likely
he played the organ on that occasion.
Scored modestly for soprano, four-part
mixed choir, two violins, organ and bass,
it is known as the Kleine Orgelsolomesse
(Little Organ Mass) due to an extended
organ solo in the Benedictus movement.
In contrast, the Requiem by John Rutter
is a modern piece, popular with choirs
and audiences for its melodic tunes and
interesting rhythms. The texts are from
different sources - the Missa pro
Defunctis, the Book of Common Prayer,
and the Psalms.
The two orchestral pieces are a)
Symphony No. IV by William Boyce
(1710-1779). A work consisting of three
short movements and b) three ballet
movements from Orpheus and Eurydice
by Christoph Gluck (1714-1787)
The soprano solos will be performed
by Nicola Junor from Stranraer and the
organist will be Peter Howard from
Glasgow, both of whom have previously
performed with the choir.
Tickets price £10 are available from
Dalgarno Choir members, or John
Cowdery Tel 0 1848 200441
email - johncowdery@aol.com.
We hope you found and enjoyed
this year’s April Fools Day
Story.
Sorry the Gazette is a week
later than planned, this was due
to ill health on my part.
Sue Grant
LEAFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES DG1 2DP
LOCAL HISTORY
Crawfordton Old Place
N
Crawfordton (now old Crawfordton), once occupied a
prominent position in the life of Glencairn, as it was one of
three baronies. These were estates entrusted to loyal
servants of the Crown who could be relied upon to
administer local government and provide armed men in
time of unrest.
The Barony of Crawfordton, formerly Balmakane, passed
from the Crawford family to the Crichton family prior to 1466.
The Crichtons, who were based at Sanquhar Castle, then held it
for two hundred years.
In 1558/59 Andrew Creichton occupied three merk lands of
the eight merk lands of Crawfordton and the six merk lands of
Stewarton. The rest of the estate was let to sub-tenants or estate
staff working for the laird, paid partly in kind, occupying land
valued at 1/2 or 1 merk. All their names are recorded.
The tower house at Crawfordton is thought to date from the
second half of the 16th century, which suggests that it was built
by Andrew Creighton or his son John. What is not known, until
now, is where the Crawford/Creighton families lived before the
tower house was built. No documentary evidence has been
found which describes the tower’s percursor.
A very detailed map of Crawfordtown estate, 1050mm x
1360mm, was surveyed by James Jardine, for the owners
Geoffrey and Robert Campbell, in 1806. It consists of the
‘Demense of CRAWFORDTOWN’, ‘CLEUGHSID’, ‘LITTLE
STEWARTOWN’ and ‘KIDSTOW’. Demense is that part of an
estate which is retained by the owner and is not let to tenants.
The group of buildings in the lower part of the illustration
represents Crawfordton where there is still remains of the tower
house. Across the burn to the west is marked ‘OLD PLACE’.
Place is the term used to describe the centre of an estate and in
legal documents tower, fortalice and manor place were often
used to show what existed on the ground. Snade, a barony
downstream of Crawfordton, was described as ‘the place of
Snade’ in a document dated 1560.
On the 1806 map Mr Jardine has drawn a farm steading on
the site of what must have once been the home of the Crawford
and Crichton families. No other maps appear to mark ‘Old
Place’.
North west of ‘Old Place’, ‘Castlehill Wood’, ‘Nether Castle
Hill’ and ‘Upper Castle Hill’, where a house in ruins is marked,
suggest that there was a castle nearby. Where else can this be but
at ‘Old Place’, alias Crawfordton Castle? Regretably there is no
obvious physical evidence to show where this stronghold once
stood, as it has been superceeded by the steading at Castlehill.
What is puzzling is that the oral history and structural
evidence of Crawfordton Castle must have disappeared long
before early travellers, such as Francis Grose and his friend
Captain Robert Riddell, were describing and drawing ruins in
this area in the late 18th century.
Thanks to Jas. Jardine for labelling the position of ‘Old
Place’; to Dumfries and Galloway Library and Archives, as
custodians of the map of Crawfordton, for permission to
reproduce a section of it and to Archie McConnel, secretary of
the Dumfries Archival Map Project, for providing a photograph
of the map.
Sources:
A Plan of the Estate of Crawfordtown by Jas. Jardine July 1806
Dumfries and Galloway Council ref. MP 195
The Border Towers of Scotland – The West March
Alastair M.T. Maxwell-Irving 2006
A.B. Hall
“Amang the Rigs o’barley”:
a quick introduction to old maps!
There is an exhibition currently running at Dumfries
Museum that is a must see for Moniaivers.
It is on now until the 19th June. It contains a map of Old
Crawfordton (amongst many others from Nithsdale and
Annandale) that shows off the landscape of over 200 years ago.
The exhibition has been a joint exercise between the
Dumfries Archival Mapping Project (DAMP) and Dumfries
Museum. DAMP are a volunteer body whose aim is to find and
digitise pre-Ordnance Survey maps of Dumfries and Galloway
and then put them online through the National Library of
Scotland. It is estimated that there are still around 2-3000 of
these estate, mining and road maps still in existence.
To learn more please go to www.damproject.co.uk and to see
the online maps go to http://maps.nls.uk/estates/index.html and
scroll down to see the selection for D+G… but do head to the
Dumfries Museum to see the 1806 Old Crawfordton map in the
flesh! If you have any pre-OS maps then we are anxious to hear
from you as well as we will soon be copying a new batch!
Archie McConnel
French Leave!
Would you like to spend a weekend living with a French
family? Members and friends of the Auld Alliance
Twinning Association are heading for France in the
October Half Term and would like to invite you and your
family to join us. You don’t need to speak French and
you just need to pay your travel expenses.
We will be travelling to our host villages near Beauvais
(just North of Paris) on Thursday 20th October and returning
on Monday 24th.
Most people fly from Glasgow or
Edinburgh to Charles De Gaulle airport. Everybody from
the Glencairns is welcome, but we would particularly like to
encourage families with children and young people to join
us.
So what is Twinning all about? It’s fun and a chance to
discover the real France! Language difficulties are no
barrier – the waving of arms, miming, Google Translate and
the drawing of diagrams along with a glass of wine or a wee
dram are all suitable ways to communicate. You are NOT
committed to putting up any French guests in return but
many people have formed on-going friendships and
exchanges with their host families.
For over 20 years, people from the villages of Dunscore,
Keir, Penpont and Tynron and the surrounding areas have
enjoyed yearly visits and hospitality with their counterparts
in the French villages of Le Coudray, Le Deluge, Ressons
L’Abbaye and La Neuville D’Aumont in the Oise region.
Last year, over 30 French friends aged between 8 and 80
joined us and were treated to visits to Auchentoshan
Distillery and the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, a picnic
and a Ceilidh.
Our visit to France will include a coach tour of Paris and
a visit to the French National Assembly, as well as an
evening social event. Your French hosts will also arrange
individual visits and provide delicious meals.
The Auld Alliance Twinning Association will be
organising a French Brunch and a French Film Evening
during the next few months. We hope to hear from you.
If you are interested in coming along on the visit, just
contact Ranald McDonald for more details on 01848
200469 or lindaandranald@gmail.com.
AMD
SKIP HIRE
NEWTON ROAD, LOCHSIDE
DUMFRIES SCOTLAND
Tel: 01387
720819
www.dykesplanthire.co.uk
mail@dykesplanthire.co.uk
Matt Williamson & Sons
Closeburn Industrial Estate
Deliveries made fortnightly to Moniaive and
surrounding areas
Suppliers of Peat Briquettes, Bags of Turf
Peat, Bio Logs, Eco Logs, Blazers,
Hardwood Logs in nets & tote bags, Kindlers
PHONE
01848 331344 OR 07585009325
ALLISON &
HUNTER OIL
SNAPE PLANT HIRE
CONTRACTORS
Heating Oil • Fuel
Lubricants
FORESTRY • FARM • CONSTRUCTION
Tel: Steve on 07855 255705
or 01848 332297
www.snapeplanthire.co.uk
Supplying a prompt efficient service
to Homes, Farms and Industry
Suppliers of plastic and metal tanks
Tel 01848 330398
Fax 01848 330378
126 Drumlanrig Street,
Thornhill DG3 5LP
G.L.S Engineering
Servicing/Repairs/Sales
•
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ATV vechicles
Horticulture machinery
Welding and fabrication
General maintenance
Air-conditioning service
on cars, tractors etc.
Tel: Greg 07590 906023 or 01848 332297
Moniaive • Thornhill • Dumfries
Jim Lamberton
Local General Builder
No Job Too Big or Too Small
W.D. KERR
Repairs
Tractors, Farm implements, Vehicles,
Diggers, Fabrication
Servicing
Car MOT, Inspections
W.D. Kerr
Dardarroch Workshop
07712 331471
01848 330822
Tel: 01387 209566 Mob: 07787238638
Email: lamberton2011@gmail.com
References available
OFTEC Registered Installer
Ian Hay Heating & Plumbing
Oil Fired Installations, Servicing & Maintenance
Tel: 01848 331024
Mob: 07887918628
Email: straw71.ih@gmail.com
Glencairn Community Council Survey
A Letter (and Fish) from Woo
Glencairn Community Council are undertaking a
Community Survey to seek the opinion of the Community
going forward for the next 5 – 10 years and also to maximise
the opportunity provided by the Community benefit funds
and other income that could come to the Community in the
future.
The Community Council will appoint an independent expert to
help design and facilitate a Community Planning process and
produce a Community Plan which will assist the Community
Council to represent the best interests of all the Community.
We are currently in the process of tendering for an
independent company to undertake this work. It is our intention
that every member of the Community will be asked to
participate in this process by completing a household survey,
holding public consultations days and by speaking to
Community Groups. This will take place over the next few
months to come. Government funding is being sought to enable
this survey to be carried out.
We received a letter from Woo who has been in Denmark for
the past six months. There she studied ceramics and
printmaking.
Woo sends her best wishes to everyone in Moniaive and sent
two presents for us all to enjoy. One is a ceramic frame which is
housed in the Craigdarroch and the other a print of a Korean
traditional song lyrics and lucky fish. “The fish will bring many
lucky and happiness to Moniaive,” she writes.
She added “Your village gave me so many challenges for my
journey, especially Tim, Sue and my new family Margaret and
Gordon. You are all such great people.”
In February Woo set off again this time heading for
Minneapolis in the States.
From wee girl Woo muckle hugs and love
Fiona McMillan, Glencairn Community Council
The neighbourly good bonfire guide
A number of times over the last few weeks on weekend
afternoons, whole sections of the village have been shrouded
in smoke, from bonfires, just when folk are likely to be
trying to enjoy their gardens.
Smoke, smuts and smell from bonfires have long been a
source of a significant number of complaints to local authorities
every year. Smoke prevents neighbours from enjoying their
gardens, opening windows or hanging washing out, and reduces
visibility in the neighbourhood and on roads.
Dumfries and Galloway Council suggests that we keep
bonfires to a minimum, considering other methods of disposal
of garden waste first e.g. – using the local authority tips, or
composting. But where a bonfire is necessary there are a number
of guidelines.
• If you do have a bonfire to dispose of garden waste, warn
your neighbours
• Light the fire after 6 pm or at dusk, when people have gone
indoors and taken the washing in.
• Only burn dry material – stock pile garden waste for a few
weeks to let the green wood dry out.
• Never burn household rubbish, rubber tyres or anything
containing plastic, foam or paint.
• Avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather conditions –
smoke hangs in the air on damp, still days.
• Light the fire well away from neighbour’s houses. If it is too
windy, smoke blows into neighbours’ gardens and windows and
across roads
• Avoid burning when air pollution levels in your area are high
or very high. You can check air quality on 0800 556677 or at
www.airquality.co.uk. Moniaive has relatively poor air quality
already because of its situation.
• Keep your fire away from trees, fences and buildings.
• Never use oil, petrol or methylated spirits to light a fire – you
could damage yourself as well as the environment.
• Never leave a fire unattended or leave it to smoulder - put it
out.
Name and address supplied
HAMILTON & HALL
COAL MERCHANT
Coal deliveries to Glencairn
Every Thursday
01848 331258
hamiltonandhall@btconnect.co.uk
TILING & REPAIRS
CERAMIC & STONE TILING SPECIALIST
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Quality work to a high standard
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Be Green – Repair it
ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME
Alasdair Mclean 01848 200 321
Mobile: 07875 076571
Email: alzeramix@btinternet.com
Sonny, Emily,
Willow, Vaughn,
Euan, Jakim,
Poppy and
Aibhlyn
Moniaive Primary School
Pupil’s Page
Keep your dog on a lead!
Lambing season is coming and some dogs think and see
lambs as chew toys so to keep lambs safe please keep your
dog on a lead.
Emily
Pizza Pizza!
Lesley’s cooking group from MPS went on a trip to the
Italian restaurant in Moniaive where we rolled dough and
chose toppings and made our own pizza!
What we didn’t eat we took home with us. The SWI are
making a recipe book and asked MPS to help with recipes for
pasta, salad and quiche. We would like to thank Lesley, Dragan,
and Smelijia .
Aibhlyn
2
1
4
3
Please keep your dogs on leads!
Please keep your dogs on the lead when near sheep and
lambs as ewes get stressed very easily and dogs may attack.
5
6
7
8
3
9
Seasonal Crossword by JAKIM
Not all dogs are like sheep dogs, they are not trained to look
after sheep.
Aibhlyn and Willow
ACROSS
1. The warmest season
2. Come in white flakes
4. Drops of water
7. Thunder and lightning often happen during this
8. Drops of ice that fall from the sky
9. When leaves fall off trees
DOWN
1. Comes after Winter
3. The coldest season of the year
5. A bit of hanging ice
6. Similar to mist
7. It gives you a tan
Penpont Rotary Quiz
On Tuesday 9th of February, Ruaridh, Vaughn, Sonny and
Willow from Moniaive Primary School took part in the
Annual Rotary Quiz in Penpont Primary School.
Losing by only one point they came second out of six
schools, Penpont, Kelloholm, Wallace Hall, Closeburn, Duncow
and Moniaive. Here are some of the questions we got asked:
1. True or False? – Russia, USA and Australia all have red, white
and blue in thier national flags.
2. What religion does the Diwali come from?
3. Where do the rivers Don and Dee meet?
4. What shape is an Australian Rules Football Pitch?
Sonny and Vaughn
Craigdarroch Fishing Club declared Open!
Saturday 1st April saqw Loch Skae opened by the Fishing Club. Here are a selection of photos from the day.
Caption No 80 Winner
“I’m sure this barrow’s got a
leak!” Allan Charlesworth.
Congratulations Allan your
prize is a box of chocolates
from the shop.
Crossword issue 98
Winner No winners.
Left: Trophy Winners – Cha
McNeil and Kieron; George
Leech; Bill Lyttle & Paul Lyttle
Centre left: CFC 2016
Members at the opening of
Loch Skae
Bottom left : First rainbow of
the season was caught by
Kieron - a junior member.
Below: A toast to Loch Skae
2016
Get in shape... Keep in shape
14 Townhead Street, Thornhill DG3 5NW
01848 332505
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 7am -10pm
Saturdays 7am - 8pm
GLENCAIRN & TYNRON DIARY DATES
APRIL
Sunday 3rd Service St Ninian’s Church
10am. All welcome.
Friday 8th Meditation for Peace 7.30pm Ayr
Street. See page 11.
Saturday 9th Lunch St Ninian’s Church 122pm. All welcome.
Saturday 9th Fundraising Auction
Craigdarroch Arms. See page 2. Sue
200331.
Saturday 9th The Lady Poets of Moniaive
Craigdarroch Coach House. 7pm. See page
15.
Saturday 9th The Lit Room poetry reading
in the Craigdarroch 7.30pm all welcome. See
page 20 .
Sunday 10th Service St Ninian’s Church
10am. All welcome.
Sunday 10th Film: ‘Song of Sea’ animated
children’s film. 3pm Palace Cinema,
Craigdarroch.
Monday 11th Glencairn Community Council
meeting delayed from 4th. Memorial
Institute 7.30pm. All welcome.
Friday 15th Save Our Gala drop-in evening
recruiting 6.30-8.30pm. Craigdarroch Arms
see page 11.
Saturday 16th Craft and table sale,
Dumfries see page 11.
10am. All welcome.
Sunday 17th Classic Summer Music St
Ninian’s Church, 3 pm. See page 8. Elizabeth
Hall 01848 200256
Thursday 21st MADAA Vaughan Trower "The
Art of making a violin " - Talk with musical
interludes and example.
Saturday 23rd Film: ‘Lady in the Van’. 8pm
Palace Cinema, Craigdarroch.
Saturday 23rd Bowling Club opens. All
welcome. See page 14.
Sunday 24th Service Glencairn Church
10am. All welcome.
Saturday 30th Poetry Workshop Glencairn
Memorial Institute.
Saturday 30th Community Litter pick see
page 2.
Saturday 30th Film: ‘Rocky Horror picture
Show’ 8pm Palace Cinema, Craigdarroch.
Followed by Noky’s Retro disco.
MAY
Sunday 1st Service St Ninian’s Church
10am. All welcome.
Monday 2nd Glencairn Community Council
AGM and meeting Memorial Institute
7.30pm. All welcome.
Thursday 5th- Sunday 8th 15th Moniaive
Folk Festival.
Friday 6th Contra dance workshop. See
page 2.
10am. All welcome.
Saturday 14th- Sunday 15th Stop-Frame
film animation workshops Palace Cinema.
All welcome.
Saturday 14th Dalgarno Singers Concert.
See page 21.
10am. All welcome.
Sunday 15th Clothes Swap and afternoon
tea Institute, see page 7.
Thursday 19th MADAA Dr Frances Dryburgh
"Industry, Philanthropy and Art -stories of
the donors to Glasgow Museums " illustrated
Talk.This will be followed up with a visit to
Kelvingrove Art Gallery on June 13th.
Sunday 22nd Service Glencairn Church
10am. All welcome.
Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd InsideOut
Classical Music weekend. See page 9.
Sunday 22nd Heart & Soul princes Street
Gardens, Edinburgh. This year’s theme is
‘People
of
the
Way’
see
www.heartandsoul.org.uk.
Tuesday 23rd Moniaive Initiative AGM . See
page 16.
Saturday 28th Cairn Chorus Songs of
Separation and Friends concert 7.30
Institute Moniaive.
Saturday 28th Plant Sale and coffee
morning St Ninian’s Church 10am-12 noon.
Sunday 29th Joint Service Dunscore Church
11.45am. All welcome.
JUNE
10am. All welcome.
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th Moniaive
Comic festival Sue 200331.
Saturday 18th Totally Acoustic acoustic
music, choirs, buskers etc.
MONIAIVE REGULAR EVENTS
Sunday Quiz at The George. Every Sunday
from 5pm. All welcome.
CONNECT Paterson rooms every Thursday at
7.30pm. Come and join CONNECT, a small
group exploring and sharing the Christian faith.
People of all denominations (and of no church)
are welcome
John Corrie Wildlife Garden Volunteering.
One hour slots every Wednesday 6.30pm
(weather permitting)
Moniaive Flower Show Crochet Club Every
Tuesday evening, Institute 7-9pm. £4/£1.50.
Moniaive Initiative Deborah Iden, 0793
6701006 moniaiveinitiative@gmail.com.
Moniaive Arts Association Third Thursday of
month in Masonic Hall, Moniaive. 7.30pm. All
welcome. Alison Wilson on 01848 200207.
Yoga Carol Godridge 01848 200681.
Kilnhouse Carpet Bowling Club Every Monday
night October to April. 7.30pm start. Scott
McMillan 01848 200568.
SWI Third Wednesday of the month. St
Ninian’s Church 7.30pm. Elaine Wilson
200727.
Jam sessions Every Tuesday (trad) &
Wednesday evenings. Craigdarroch Arms
Hotel. Tim 01848 200205.
Walk yourself fit! Every Tuesday 11am from
Cherry Tree, Moniaive. Linda McDonald 01848
200469.
Badminton Club Every Tuesday 9.15am in the
Memorial Institute. New members welcome.
Frank Hall 01848 200263.
Breakfast Club Moniaive Playcare.
The Bells of St Ninian's James Paterson
Rooms. 7pm for 7.15pm Monday evenings.
Nan Tait 01848 200403.
Cairn Chorus Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm
Memorial Institute 01848 200526 for details.
Nuts Poker League Craigdarroch Arms Hotel
7.30pm registration. Every Thursday.
Beginners welcome. Sue 01848 200331.
Darts Craigdarroch Arms, Moniaive. Tim
O’Sullivan 01848 200205.
Fishing Club Lottery every Monday 9pm.
Tickets available from George, Craigdarroch or
members. Brian 01848 200467.
Easy-obics Thursdays Institute 11am-12pm.
Glencairn Community Council First Monday of
month, Memorial Institute 7.30pm. All
welcome. Sue Grant 01848 200331.
Glencairn History Group First Thursday of
month to April 2014, Memorial Institute
7.30pm. Elizabeth Hall 01848 200256.
Glencairn Memorial Institute Committee
Fourth Monday of month. All welcome.
Evergreen Club Tuesdays 1.30pm. Community
bus collects. Delitia Knowles 01848 200314 or
Mabel Forteath 01848 200676.
Brownies Memorial Institute, every Tuesday of
term. 6-7.30pm. Olwen Hughes 01848 200419.
Episcopal Service Fourth Sunday of every
month 9.30am Maxwelton Chapel. Tony
Freeman 01848 200150.
Toy Library St Ninian’s every Thursdays 2 - 3pm
during term-time. £1 per family. Una Wilson
01848 200111.
TYNRON REGULAR EVENTS
Art Classes Every Tuesday pm. Alastair Davies
on 01848 200774.
Tai Chi Mondays 11.45am - 12.45pm Angela
Johnstone 07808503091.
Tynron Carpet Bowling Club Thursdays 7.30pm.
Tynron Hall. Frank Irvine 01848 200355.
Tynron Community Council Last Monday, odd
months. George Freeborn 200439.
Tynron SWRI 1st Monday of the month. Madge
Rorison on 01848 200305.
Ceilidh Dancing Classes Every Tuesday 7.30 9.30 pm. £4 adults, children free. Mary Newbold
on 01848 200379.
BOOKING CONTACTS
Cairn Valley Community Transport Chris Whittle
on 01387 820401.
Memorial Institute Kate Howard 01848 200043.
Tynron Hall Hilary Osborne 01848 200219.
Email: osborne_hilary@hotmail.com
Wallaceton Hall Wendy Stewart 01387 820 241.
Masonic Hall John Cowdery 01848 200441.
Moniaive Playcare: Breakfast Club and The
Zone (Afterschool Club) 07874 216784.
DISTRIBUTION
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mailing list please call Tim O’Sullivan on
01848 200205.
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Please help by supplying diary dates,
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letters. These can be placed in the Gazette Box
found in Watson’s Grocers or emailed to Sue.
• Sue Grant, Seaforth, Chapel Street,
Moniaive 01848 200331
suegrant23@me.com
DEADLINE FOR JUNE/JULY ISSUE IS 20TH MAY Layout
and editing: Sue Grant.
NOTE: The views expressed in this newsletter
do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the
editorial team. The group reserves the right to
encourage the expression of a variety of views
on subjects of interest to the local community.

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