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Dunoon Calendar
Are you looking to see what’s happening that can tempt you out of your cozy armchair, then you are in the right place. Just sit tight for a short while and watch this page. If you are organizing a local event then why not tell us about it you can send us an email and we print the details in the Dunoon Calendar as well as mentioning it on the radio. We shall even be visiting some events with the infamous roving mike reporting for Community News. It could be a fund raiser, coffee morning, car boot sale or even a public awareness meeting. If you want folk to know – this is the place to go! Some weekly events are also listed under the Clubs and Orgnisations page
WHATS ON
LIVE MUSIC SPORT ORGANISATIONS WORKSHOPS CRAFT FAIRS SHOWS
FEBRUARY
1st February 2012 – Wednesday
‘Life with the Argylls’ a talk by Mrs Mairi Paterson about her life as a child of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Uig Hall at 7.30pm. Costs £2.50
2nd February 2012 – Thursday
Dunoon and Cowal Heritage Society Alison Currie gives a talk on ‘Costa Rica’ in St Johns Church Hall at 7.30pm. All visitors made most welcome.
3rd February 2012 – Friday
Community Open Time with tea, soup, homebaking and sales tables in Ardentinny Village Hall from 11.30am to 1pm
South Cowal Festival Week Anyone interested in participating in this event, please come and along to discuss your ideas. In Innellan Village Hall at 7.30pm.
5th February 2012 – Sunday
A Circuit of Beinn Lagan 3-4 hours along forest road – great views, some shelter from the trees led by Nigel Scriven. Meet in layby by Ben Lauder monument south of Glenbranter. Phone 01369 706591 or see www.walk-the-eck.org for further information.
10th February 2012 – Friday
Community Open Time with tea, soup, homebaking and sales tables in Ardentinny Village Hall from 11.30am to 1pm
Cowal Pipe Band Valentines Dance in Dunoon Masonic Hall from 8pm till late, tickets £10. See Cowal Pipe Band Facebook for contact details.
11th February 2012 – Saturday
Dragon Festival in aid of Clic-Sargent Childrens Cancer Charity, Childrens activities, face painting, stalls, exhibitiion of childrens artwork, tea, coffee and homebaking in the Burgh Hall from 10am till 4pm. Free admission
16th February 2012 – Thursday
Walk around Benmore Botanic Garden with curator Peter Baxter, followed by soup and sandwiches starts at 11am. Event is free. See http://www.rbge.org.uk/the-gardens/benmore for further information.
17th February 2012 – Friday
Community Open Time with tea, soup, homebaking and sales tables in Ardentinny Village Hall from 11.30am to 1pm
19th February 2012 – Sunday
Snowdrop Tea and Plant Sale in aid of Innellan and Toward Family Centre, in Innellan Village Hall from 2pm till 4pm. Entrance £2 Adults and £1 Children. Order snowdrops ‘In-the’green’ to collect on the day 100 – £10, 500 – £45, 1000 – £85, call 01369 830100, 07754 866396 or email itfcas@aol.com.
24th February 2012 – Friday
Community Open Time with tea, soup, homebaking and sales tables in Ardentinny Village Hall from 11.30am to 1pm
25th February 2012 – Saturday
Kilmun Mausolem Ltd present Mrs Ann Galliard who will give a talk on Boatbuilders of the Holy Loch in Sandank Village Hall at 2.30pm, costs £2.50 on the door.
Kilmun Mausolem Ltd are having a meeting in Kilmun Pier Hotel at 7.00pm for anyone who would like to be involved in the project and there are lots of different ways to take part. If you would like to come along please email anngalliard@btinternet.com or phone Ann on 01369 701202.
MARCH
23rd and 24th March 2012 – Friday and Saturday
High Kirk Players Panto details to follow
24th March 2012 – Saturday
Kilmun Mausolem Ltd present Alasdair Campbell of Airds: Islay Herald of Arms Extrordinary to give a talk on the Early Days of the Campbells in Argyll in Uig Hall at 2.30pm, £2.50 at the door.
Dorothy Paul is Retiring From Retirement enjoy comedy and music in this brand new live show from First Lady of Scottish Comedy. Her famous “Cleaner” tells it how it is, through her hilarious antics with her pal Wilma, while her long suffering husband still gets his daily ear bashing. At the Queens Hall starts 7.30pm. Tickets £18, call the box office on 01369 702800 for further information.
31st March 2012 – Saturday
Kilmun Mausolem Ltd present Paul Murton speaking about The Making of Grand Tours in the Burgh Hall at 7.30pm. Entry by ticket only, £4 available from Bookpoint
APRIL
22nd April 2012 – Sunday
Frightened Rabbit perform at the Queen’s Hall, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, over 18’s only. For further information contact the box office or go to http://frightenedrabbit.com
MAY
14th May 2012 – Monday
Kilmun Mausolem Ltd present Mrs Jean Maskell to give a talk on Kilmun Graveyard in Kilmun Church at 7.30pm. Costs £2.50 on the door.
26th May 2012 – Saturday
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins performed by Cowal Choral Club in aid of Help for Heroes
AUGUST
23rd – 25th August 2012
Cowal Highland Gathering 3 days of piping, dancing and much more for further information go to www.cowalgathering.com
OCTOBER
October 5th – 14th
Cowalfest 2012 Scotlands largest walking and arts Festival For further information visit www.cowalfest.org
October 12th – 20th
The Royal National Mod returns to Dunoon. The Mod is famous for celebrating our Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival and provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, instrumental, drama, sport and literature. There is also a variety of fringe events happening all week. www.acgmod.org
All information is given in good faith, unfortunately we are unable to accept reponsibility for any errors, please contact individual organisers to check details.
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FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY
Holy Trinity Church, Dunoon are having a Ceilidh 7.30 at St Mun’s Hall. Live music from the ‘Old Bores’. Light supper in interval. Bring your own drink
More details from Mary Swift 702444 or Pauline Revill 704731
Happy Birthday DCR glad it went well looking forward to the next year
Barry
Hello What a beautiful Quilt any details please -to far for me to attend
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Great to see that groups are beginning to use this calendar – I think it will be of benefit to organisers and the community when events are being planned – it is such a shame when similar fundraisers etc. clash! Ally