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As well as the usual array of exciting stalls, games and fun-filled initiative has been set up for and Davie Brodie Kintyre Cultural Forum Singing Kettle Present
activities, the 2010 event will see the return of the much loved premises in the Main Street, Longrow South and Burnside areas
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Raft Race. of the town. A number of premises have joined the scheme, with
On top of all this, this year’s gala day will also incorporate a Food
and Drinks Festival with some of the finest produce Argyll and
a total of 40 baskets already ordered.
The three local florists (pictured) are working together to create T he KCF is beginning its fund-raising
for the environmental cultural / arts
centre in earnest. We are asking the
T he Singing Kettle are back in town with
their latest show “Calamity Castle”. Join
Cilla, Artie, Gary & Kevin while they get to
Bute has to offer. The event will take place along Campbeltown’s the hanging baskets, which are expected to go up sometime in
seafront on Saturday 26th June 2010. May. good people of Kintyre and beyond to work to put things right, there's all sorts of
help to raise funds locally and support strange goings on about to happen! Our
Future Jobs Fund MOK Run Marshall Request
the project. four tartan heroes are easily distracted
I nterviews have taken place for two Future Jobs Fund posts
within the Town Centre Regeneration Project. These positions
are a Town Centre Handyperson and an Employability Trainee for
The organisers of the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10K Run
have put out a request for members of the public to help with
marshalling the event. If you wish to help out the contact details
The KCF will be starting a Facebook
page and it will be asking people to use
along the way from a talking Stags Head, a
ticklish suit of Armour & a blocked chimney!
the 'Six Degrees of Separation' network- There's lots of fantastic new songs like
the office. The successful applicants started work on 21st April. are on the event website at www.mokrun.com. "Come to the Ceilidh", "Wild and Free" and Shooglenifty
ing idea that every person is only six
links away from any other person in the "Did you ever see a Lassie", as well as all
Peninver Players Drama Club Juniors
A Variety Concert Featuring “Pig Tail”
Reviews Kintyre Music & Arts Tuition Group
Fundraising Concert
world. So that if you think that you know
of someone who might be able to help
time favourite songs like "Shove Yer
Granny" and "Buy Me a Banana". Making T here's a new Friday ferry at 7.00pm so no
excuses for missing the Festival Ceilidh and
Supper at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, £5 at the
support the cultural / arts centre project for a superb singalong, action packed
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eninver Players Drama C Kay Johnston door. Bar and raffle.
we would ask that you use your adventure ........... full of mishaps!
Club Juniors were welcomed a very On Saturday at 1.00pm the fancy dress parade
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enthusiastic crowd to networks to ask them personally, or Catch Calamity Castle in the Victoria Hall
placed first in the youth leaves from the fire station and heads to the
competition at the SCDA this concert promoted their friends of friends...and so on. Campbeltown on June 11th at 5.00pm. Gala afternoon. Expect live music, open mic
Festival in February 2010 jointly by KMATG, The KCF is looking for Financial Tickets cost £10.00 with discount deals for sessions, stalls, bouncy castle, clowning, food &
with the one-act play “Pig Kintyre Cultural Forum Champions and Artistic Champions. groups and parties. drink, horse & cart rides and bodhran workshops
Tale” and a large audience and the Mull of Kintyre Financial Champions will help out on followed at 5.00pm by the Boathouse Barbeque.
were lucky to see them Music Festival. the money side through donations, The Sat evening concert and ceilidh at 7.30pm
perform this play for the last Local piper Lorne Fiona MacAskill & Gillian Frame scholarships, and fund-raising. Artistic features a fantastic double bill with Karen
time at Peninver Village Hall MacDougall opened proceedings sounding as magnificent as ever Champions will help out through Matheson's gaelic songs contrasting with the hot
Peninver Players Juniors on Saturday 27th March. and setting a very high standard for the evening. fund-raising performances / exhibitions fiddle/banjo/mandolin combo from Shooglenifty,
or committing to use the facilities once it later you can dance to the Kinlochard Ceilidh
On their return from the SCDA Youth Divisional finals in Castle Next, fiddler Frank Rochford played an engaging set accompanied
is completed. band. Tickets cost £20 from 01583 505 160,
Douglas with the cup for Best Stage Presentation they acted with by the evergreen Ross Kennedy on cittern. This was followed by
confidence and enthusiasm providing a very entertaining evening Sam Hales on guitar who warmed up with an excellent rag-time We are a small population with big children under 12 go free, under 16 cost £10.
with humour and well rehearsed but natural delivery. tune and then proceeded to astonish everybody by performing the ambitions and we need your help to The Church service, The Road to the Isles is on
whole of Bohemian Rhapsody as a solo guitar piece. make this grassroots project happen. Sunday at 11.00am and at 1.00pm, follow the
An extra treat was in store for the evening when the cast then
Les Oman brought the first half to a close with a couple of songs So log on to our Facebook page or piper to the shore for a Piper's Picnic with
showed their additional talents such as singing, dancing and
which allowed the audience to exercise their vocal chords. contact us using the details on the back cheese and wine.
playing various musical instruments such as guitar, clarinet and
flute. The drama team showed their organisational skills in page to pledge your support.' On Sunday evening look out for music sessions.
Headliners Gillian Frame and Fiona MacAskill performed a lovely
creating this line up with exuberance and creativity. set highlighting the quality of their fiddle playing. Of particular Deirdre Henderson, Chair KCF Camping by arrangement - 01583 505 123
Special guests completed the line up Clann Na Ceol a young note was their harmony playing, particularly on the slower pieces. Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Announce New Saturday Night Concert
fiddle group & Alan McCormick on pipes opened the concert set. Gillian’s husband Findlay Napier joined the ladies to provide some
The cast of Pig Tale excelled themselves in this entertaining
concert with everything from traditional to modern dance to playing
excellent, spiky guitar rhythms to round off the set.
Canterach closed the night featuring not only Ross and Lorne but
T he 2010 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival will be headlined this year by
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham and 4 Men and a Dog in the Victoria Hall.
The Friday Night Festival Ceilidh again in the Victoria Hall features popular
musical instruments and singing both traditional and modern also Rebecca Brown on fiddle and Jamie Kennedy on percussion. West Coast ceilidh band Deoch n’ Dorus. “Hands Up for Trad” winners
music and styles. It was also obvious that they really enjoyed Fittingly, Kay Johnston joined the band for a spirited rendition of The Paul McKenna Band and Blueflint both making their debut appear-
themselves and are a credit to those who supported them on their “Follow the Heron”. Who says there is nothing to do in ances.
journey. Review by Kay Johnston Campbeltown on a Friday Night? Review by Susan Paterson
Review by WB
This year sees a change to the Saturday night concert layout with just the
Weekly / Monthly Events one concert which will be held in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown. This
Aly Bain & change in format is due to the fact that the venue for the all seated
Kintyre Writers’ Circle: Meet 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of every month, usually in Campbeltown Library Phil Cunningham 4 Men and A Dog
concert, the Campbeltown Picture House was unavailable for hire this
Argyll FM: Broadcasting from Campbeltown 24 hrs a day on 106.5, 107.1 & 107.7 FM to the West Coast of Scotland. year. The Festival committee is very disappointed to have lost this venue as its intimate atmosphere has provided some fantastic and
Templar Arts and Leisure Centre, Tarbert: Craft Fair’s April - Nov every third Saturday of the month, 10am - 4.00pm m e m o r a b le co nc e r t s f ea t u r i n g Ed d i Re ad e r , Ca p e r c a i ll i e , Do u g i e
Campbeltown Picture House: Showing starts at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm every evening except Friday: Tel 01586 553899. MacLean and Dervish over the years. The Festival committee decided that due to the lack of a suitable alternative venue that holding
Tarbert Film Club: Shows recent releases and some classics in the Templar Arts & Leisure Centre the main concert in the Victoria Hall with two headline bands is the best way ahead.
Showing 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month (Jul & Aug excepted). Full programme details on web site at: tarbertfilmclub.org.uk Aly and Phil are well known to the Campbeltown audiences having previously played in
Campbeltown Heritage Centre: Open Easter Weekend - End Sept, Mon - Friday 11.30 am - 4.30 pm and Sunday 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm. the Victoria Hall on two occasions. Described as “the best traditional musicians you are
Prices £2.00 per adult, £1.50 concession & children under school age free. Contact: 07733 485 387. e v e r l i k e l y t o h e a r ” t h e y a l s o h a v e a
Carradale Network Centre and Tearoom: Opening hours (winter) 11 am - 4 pm closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays. reputation for their irrepressible sense of fun and quick-witted story telling. 4 Men and a
Dog are a gathering of Irish musicians who fuse boogie, Southern rock, jazz, blues,
Stewarton Village Hall: Ceilidh dancing group meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 7.45pm, Adults only.
bluegrass, polka, country swing, and even salsa music with the drop of the traditional
Tuition available so suitable for any level: £3.00 each or £5.00 for a couple, email roddy@lamarine.eclipse.co.uk or 01586 554479
instrumental & vocals. They guarantee a great finish to the new Saturday Night concert.
Kintyre Cultural Forum Management Committee: Chair Deirdre Henderson, Secretary Elaine Hemmings & Treasurer Iris Kerr. The Paul McKenna Band are a five piece band who play the concert set at the Friday
KCF Newsletter also available on-line at www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk Night Ceilidh, joining them are Blueflint who are based around the vocal and banjo duo
of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson. Their unique sound is enhanced by Roddy
This Newsletter was designed & produced by Iain Johnston, J.I.G. Events, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6AZ Neilson on fiddle and Hugh Kelly on double bass. Deoch n’ Dorus finish the Ceilidh
contact 01586 552034 or kintyreculturalforum@hotmail.co.uk © Kintyre Cultural Forum Night with a set that will have you kicking up your heels on the dance floor.
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Fiddle, Guitar & Percussion Workshops
The White Hart is the venue for next set of fiddle, guitar & percussion
workshops with Rebecca Brown tutoring fiddle, Sam Hales guitar &
Jamie Kennedy on percussion. The fiddle & guitar workshops start
with a beginners workshop at 4.15pm, intermediate level at 5.15pm
and advanced level at 6.15pm. The beginners percussion workshops
starts at 5.15pm. Workshops cost £2 each and are open to all ages &
skill levels. A music session at night time with the tutors follows on.
Tarbert Lochfyne Annual Scottish Country Dance
The Ian Muir Band will play at this annual event which has an entry
price of £10 for dancers and £5 for spectators, including supper.
Tickets can be paid for at the door.
Tarbert Music Centre Summer Concert
The TMC Summer Concert on June 17th in Tarbert Village Hall
includes music from pupils at beginners and experienced level
playing traditional to rock and pop styles.
Kintyre Songwriters Festival 2010
The 2010 Kintyre Songwriters Festival returns to the White Hart Hotel
in Campbeltown on the May Holiday Weekend (28th/29th/30th) on
what promises to be a very busy weekend for the town. The Festival
was started in 2008 in ‘tribute to local musician, the late Kenneth
Gilchrist, who created the concept and began the organisation.
Building on the sell-out success of the previous two years, the event
will expand to three varied evening events, The Fri Night Rock Show,
Saturday Songwriters Showcase and Sunday Songwriters Concert.
Tickets are now available from the White Hart Hotel.
MOK Run & Evening Ceilidh
The Wee Toon Tellers will help entertain at the night time ceilidh in
the Victoria Hall with tickets costing £12 from www.mokrun.com.
Clachan Hall Smallholders Gathering & Concert
An afternoon of stalls with local produce, arts & crafts, children's
entertainment & alternative therapies followed by an evening concert.

MAY & JUNE EVENTS LISTING EVENTS IN THE FUTURE

WHEN EVENT WHERE COST CONTACT EVENT WHERE WHEN
May 1st 6.00am Kintyre Way Relay + Ceilidh (Tayinloan) Tarbert to Campbeltown 07712 828 106 Tarbert Seafood Festival Tarbert July 3rd - 4th
May 1st - June 4th St Kilda Exhibition: “The Hirta Portfolio” Gigha Gallery H MacAulay 01583 505 101 Charity Dance in aid of Campbeltown Diabetic Unit Argyll Arms Hotel July 16th
May 2nd Smallholders Gathering & Evening Concert Clachan Village Hall Free & £5 L Howden 01880 740 280 South Kintyre Art Group Annual Exhibition Town Hall Council Chambers, Campbeltown July 17th - 24th
May 8th 7.30pm Tarbert Lochfyne Annual Scottish Country Dance Tarbert Village Hall £10 & £5 R MacKellar 01880 820 304 Skipness Sale of Work Family Dance Skipness Village Hall July 23rd
May 21st 4.15pm Fiddle, Guitar & Percussion Workshops White Hart Hotel £2 each I Johnston 01586 552034 Kintyre Crafters Craft Fair Red Cross Hall, Campbeltown July 24th - 25th
May 28th - 31st Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series Tarbert www.clyde.org Southend Highland Games Southend July 24th
May 28th - 30th Kintyre Songwriters Festival White Hart Hotel, Campbeltown www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk Tarbert Fair Tarbert July 29th - 31st
May 28th 8.00pm Kintyre Songwriters Festival Rock Night White Hart Hotel, Campbeltown £8.00 www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk Charity Dance for Auchinlee Stronvaar Bowling Club July 31st
May 29th 10am Kintyre Crafters Craft Fair Red Cross Hall, Campbeltown D McMurchy 01586 551176 Campbeltown & Kintyre Agricultural Show Anderston Park Aug 6th
May 29th 8.00pm Kintyre Songwriters Showcase Concert White Hart Hotel, Campbeltown £8.00 www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk Summer Craft Fair Peninver Village Hall Aug 7th - 8th
May 29th 8.30pm Charity Dance: Campbeltown Christmas Lights Stronvaar Bowling Club £2.50 A Robertson 01586 553206 Skipness Family Dance Skipness Village Hall Aug 14th
May 30th 8.00pm MOK 1/2 Marathon, 10k Run + Evening Ceilidh Around Campbeltown £12 www.mokrun.com Charity Dance for Kintyre Cancer Concern Group Stronvaar Bowling Club Aug 14th
June 11th 5.00pm The Singing Kettle Calamity Castle Victoria Hall, Campbeltown £10 01586 551212 Fiddle and Guitar Workshops White Hart Hotel (TBC) Aug 19th
June 16th - 19th Kintyre Music Festival Campbeltown D McEwan 01586 551141 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Campbeltown Aug 19th - 22nd
June 17th 7.30pm Tarbert Music Centre Summer Concert Tarbert Village Hall £4, £3 & £2 P McLean 01586 830 252 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Young Folk Night Heritage Centre, Campbeltown Aug 19th
June 19th 7.30pm Kintyre Music Festival “Cup Winners Concert” Victoria Hall, Campbeltown £3 & Free D McEwan 01586 551141 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Ceilidh Victoria Hall, Campbeltown Aug 20th
June 18th 4.15pm Fiddle, Guitar & Percussion Workshops White Hart Hotel £2 each I Johnston 01586 552034 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Saturday Night Concert Victoria Hall, Campbeltown Aug 21st
June 19th Charity Dance for Yorkhill Hospital Stronvaar Bowling Club £2.50 A Robertson 01586 553206 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Dalriada Connections Concert Heritage Centre, Campbeltown Aug 22nd
June 25th - 27th Gigha Music Festival Gigha H MacAulay 01583 505 101 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Survivors Night Concert Victoria Hall, Campbeltown Aug22nd
June 25th 7.30pm Gigha Music Festival Ceilidh Gigha Village Hall £5 H MacAulay 01583 505 101 Tarbert Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show Tarbert Village Hall Sept 1st
June 26th 10.30am Environmental Fair Victoria Hall, Campbeltown NA D Pearson 01586 551329 Kintyre Piping Society Springbank Invitational Argyll Arms Hotel, Campbeltown Sept 18th
June 26th Gigha Music Festival Concert Ceilidh Gigha Village Hall £20 & £10 H MacAulay 01583 505 101 Tarbert Music Festival Tarbert Sept 17th - 19th (TBC)
June 26th Raft Race Campbeltown Seafront D Cox 01586 554626 Charity Dance for Erskine Hospital Stronvaar Bowling Club Sept 25th
June 26th Food and Drink Festival Campbeltown Seafront A McLennan 01586 559048 Kintyre Crafters Craft Fair Red Cross Hall, Campbeltown` Sept 25th & 26th

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