SNOW WATCH - REMEMBER IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU CAN GET OUT OF THE CARPARK PLEASE DON'T DRIVE INTO IT!!!!!
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The heavy snow has caused some trees to fall across the paths and conditions are making it difficult to clear them so please be patient. Thanks to Mike and Lynn for doing the risk benefit analysis.
PANTO WATCH (she of the giggles and blonde curls and he of the beard and bad temper)made a seasonal appearance in the hall as a prelude to the festive ceilidh.
There were many rigorous rehearsals,Jeremy Faxman was obnoxious and bossy, poor Gruffalo lost so much weight he is now feeling the cold, having shivered some of his purple prickles off, the reindeer had their enhanced CRBS checked, only one passed and even he was suspect,the shieling sheilas definitely headed south to join their antipodean wanes for the winter - they too have been perishing and refused to be fashion victims in pink sequins. However,the Burnett bairns in the wood stole the show looking non-plussed and totally unperturbed by the whole affair.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the entertainment from Fran and her thespians to Adam, Georgia, Granny and Grandad, Mike the mellow and the mulled winers.
Tree o'clock 5th December 2009 - 47 people joined in the record breaking tree planting event. This led to 947 scots pine, downy birch, alder and willows being planted in an area of restock. Three cheers to every one who took part - the forest will look so much better and be so much healthier after your efforts.
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Amanda Smith has inspired us all with her autumn series of astronomy evenings - held at the village hall and proving to be well attended and well received. So now we are entering the year after the International Year of Astronomy and the session on the 30th January will have a Star of Rabbie Burns' twist - starting earlier at 6.30pm.
We have already seen satellites, shooting stars, Jupiter, travelled as deep as the naked eye can see and some of us are still a bit slow on the uptake! Why not come along and perhaps hear of the blue moon, wait for Saturn, decide whether Betelgeuse is really done for?
Take binoculars, try the telescopes and hope for dark starry skies. If it is miserable Amanda has an excellent indoor option - constellation cramming and revision using a very visual IT programme.
Check 01463 861259 if you think the weather might cause cancellation.
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Entry Classes/Results
Vegetables
2. Odious Onions Chris Shone Don Davidson
4. Tasty Tomatoes Lorna Lumsden Lynn Birch
5. Parcel of Potatoes David Somerville Chris Shone
6. Vegetables 4 vars Chris Shone Marco Baglioni
7. Bowl of Salad Jack Hesling
Giant Vegetables
8. Plus Sized Potato Mike Shaw
9. Gorgeous Gourds Don Davidson Jo Hawco
10. Lengthy Leeks Don Davidson
11. Crackin Courgettes Lorna Lumsden D Somerville
Flowers/decorative entries
14. Vase of flowers Michael Fluegel Hilda Hesling
15. Fantastic flower Jack Hesling Fran Jaques
18.Decorated wheelbarrow Active Abriachan Milo & Oscar Helen Sutherland Imogen James
Fruit
19 Appetising apples John Foster Marco Baglioni
20 Bowl of fruit Don Davidson
21 Mixed bowl of homegrown fruit Don Davidson
Preserves & Chutneys
22 Jar of Honey D Somerville Fran Jaques
24 Bottle of Homemade beer Rob Jaques Mike Birch
25 Bottle of Homemade cordials/ ‘liqueurs’ Mike Birch Lynn Birch George/Jo Hawco
27 Jar of Jam Kate James Lorna Lumsden
27a Jar of Jelly J Foster F Jaques Lorna Lumsden
28 Jar of Chutney Hilda Hesling F Jaques Jean Lindsay
29 Pickles Kate James Fran Jaques Mike Shaw
30 Creative Herbs (oils, butter etc) 1 Ciara Fluegel
31 Even Eggs (box of 6) Helen Sutherland D Somerville
Home Baking
32 Fruit pie Vicky MacIntyre Imogen James
33 chocolate item Mo Burnett H Sutherland Chloe MacKenzie
34 Pancakes, scones or waffles Ciara Fluegel
35 Biscuits L Lumsden, Barbara Shaw Rita Farragher
37 Granny’s Favourite Barbara Shaw,U & J Gasser Maureen Burnett
Childrens Categories (a - under 7)
39a Minature garden Anna, Bethany, Eve & Lucy
40a Biggest sunflower head
41a Mr or Mrs Vegetable Lucy Phoebe Sam
42a Decorated biscuits Lucy Sam Phoebe
43a Edible necklace Lucy Chisholm
Childrens Categories (b under 14)
39b Minature garden Sarah Imogen Celine
40b Biggest sunflower head
41b Mr or Mrs Vegetable Bethany Imogen
42b Decorated biscuits Bethany Chisholm
43b Edible necklace Bethany Chisholm Imogen James
Size up the competition for next year - rumour has it that the show will be a little earlier in the season. Well done to everyone.
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The community has a small, traditional community hall located beside the hill road above Loch Ness. It is particularly well suited to small and intimate performances/events. The hall was built in 1920 and fully refurbished in 2000.
The hall has a well sprung floor and tongue-and-groove pitch pine lined walls; this really warms up the inside of the hall and provides great accoustics. There is a versatile sectional stage.
The kitchen has a cooker, sink, urn, kettle, heated soup tureens, pans, glassware and a range of kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery. There is a serving hatch into the main hall.
There is a variety of lighting provided for the hall and stage use, and PA speakers are provided on either side of the hall. Other sound equipment includes two microphones with stands, a CD player, and a Carlsboro amplifier. Wall heaters work on a coin meter.
Regular events held at the hall include Scottish Country Dancing, local library, Active Abriachan, table tennis, games nights and local community events.
Permanent disabled access ramp and toilet facilities are in place
The Hall, like all public spaces in Scotland, is a No-Smoking building. If you smoke outside, please do so away from the building so smoke does not blow indoors, and dispose of your cigarette butts carefully
There is free parking provided at the hall in Abriachan, but space is limited so please keep that in mind if you are planning an event
To book the hall, please contact Jo on 01463 861257 or Lynn on 861363.
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Seasoned firewood is available at £50 per cubic metre, plus £8 per trailer load (1 or 2 or 3 cubic metres)delivered within 10 mile radius of Abriachan. BUY WHEN IT'S DRY! Place orders with Alan Milton , Wester Ladycairn. 01463 861315 [ view entry ] ( 284 views ) | related link
