For information regarding the likes of regular meetings of various groups, Church Services etc. please refer to entries under Organisations and Groups.
Regular Events:
The Kilchrenan Inn
Music Nights are held on the first Tuesday of the month commencing after 8.30p.m. Entrance is free with entertainment from a wide range of local (and not so local) talentand styles including vocalists from time to time.
Enjoy the informal relaxed atmosphere and maybe even a drink or two! Come a bit earlier and enjoy a lovely home-cooked meal. All welcome. No need to book but if you wish to, Tel: Christine and Neil on 01866 833232.
In addition to the aforementioned the following are happening in Kilchrenan Village Hall on a weekly basis:-
Coffee, Tea and Home Baking. This will coincide with the toddler group, every Monday, at 10a.m. to 12.30p.m. The charge will be a very reasonable £1.50 and all are welcome. Book exchange will be available at a charge of 25p per loan and there will be the opportunity to purchase surplus Garden Produce, as available. i.e.plants, fruit, veg. etc. Herbaceous plants will also be available sometimes. Profits to Hall Funds.
Please contact Margaret Ann Nicolson, 01866 833233, or hma.nicolson@virgin.net .
The coffee mornings will resume on Monday 25th January in Kilchrenan village hall.
KEEP FIT CLASSES - KILCHRENAN VILLAGE HALL
We are hoping to start more of the above fairly soon with a new tutor. He is able to offer us a choice of classes, either Tai Chi, Body Based Aerobics or Steps. They will be on Thursday evenings from 6.30- 7.30pm probably after Country Dancing has finished at Easter.
Would anyone interested please contact either Jane Stewart 833261 or Clare Gilbert 833238 and let us know what your exercise preference would be and we will go with the majority. To enable us to get things organised we would appreciate a reply as soon as possible - next week would be good!
Art Group: The Art Group starts again on Monday 14th January, 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All are very welcome, previous and new members and tuition is available. Your contact is again June Raven, 01866 833323, or june.raven@homecall.co.uk This term it will be watercolour pencils.
Scottish Country Dancing: Starting 1st October - Thursdays, from 7.30p.m.to 9p.m. over the Winter months. The organiser is Gela Rose, tel. 01866 833210 with fun, but expert, tuition from Jean Campbell from Taynuilt. No previous experience or special garb necessary. Steel toe-caps and a sense of humour are however understood to be advantageous.
Table Tennis: Sunday afternoons, normally 5-7p.m. but contact organiser Mike Urwin for details, tel 01866 833341. This is a fun event for both adults and children but it is recommended that your eye-level should at the very least coincide with the top edge of the tables. No shin-pads or boxes required, unless you are playing Mike.
Educational / Special Interest Classes : These are continuing in October, start on 25th with a day-time Computer Course, from 10.30a.m to 12.30p.m. Places are limited to eight persons and are available on a first come first served basis. Please contact Flora Winter on 01866 833263.
Other Events planned for the Kilchrenan Community Hall are :-
KILCHRENAN VILLAGE HALL QUIZ
The village hall quiz has been postponed to March 27th at 8.00 p.m;
cost £3 per person; teams of four. Tables can be booked - telephone 833323.
KILCHRENAN INN QUIZ
There will be a quiz in the Kilchrenan Inn on March 20th.
BIG BREAKFAST
The Big Breakfast planned for April 3rd has been postponed until later in the year.
What's On in Dalavich...
 Wander into the Oaks
Join us on a guided forest walk into the Oakwoods of
Dalavich. Guaranteed fresh air, fun and gentle fitness
Suitable for all the family.
When: Sunday 21st March
Where: Forestry Commission Car Park, Dalavich – (NM 969 139)
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
What to bring: Waterproofs/sturdy footwear/water/money for tea/coffee
Refreshments: Meet for tea in the café afterwards. Toilet facility in café.
The guided walk is free however booking is essential.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Walk suitable for basic fitness levels.
For further details and to book contact Yvonne MacLean on:
01631 569 545
Who knows what you might spot in the forest!!
Click on Image to download leaflet - pdf file
The Community Council is organising an Easter Monday Dance at Dalavich Sports and Social Club. The dance will feature Taynuilt and Kilchrenan's finest - Bluescaster - and all profits will go to Community Council funds. Date 5th April, Time 8.30pm, cost £5. Tickets from David Price 01866 833455.
The following will be held in Dalavich Community Hall :-
TRAINING COURSE
Vicky Moyes from the Scottish Ambulance Service will be training/retraining volunteers in life-saving and the use of defibrillators in Dalavich Community Hall on Friday 19th March at 6.00 p.m. The training should last no longer than three-and-a-half hours.
It is hoped that all volunteers who have been trained are available for that evening.
At the moment there are five trained volunteers in Kilchrenan and seven in the Dalavich area.
New recruits are needed and will be made very welcome.
Popular Whist Nights are held fortnightly on Thursdays throughout the year and all are welcome. Starting times vary with the time of year. David Watson is your contact on 01866 844244.
All of the above are open to the whole of the Avich and Kilchrenan Community and even further afield with the newly refurbished hall providing an excellent, welcoming venue.
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Other Matters.
RETIRAL OF DAVID PATERSON
A collection is being taken for Davy Paterson our community police officer who is on the point of retiring. If you wish to contribute, you may do so at Taynuilt Post Office, where there is also a card to be signed.
AVICH & KILCHRENAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
New members are:-
Chris Bruce, Dalavich.
Jeanette Connor, Dalavich.
Robert Connor, Dalavich.
David Crook, Inverinan.
Graham Henderson, Kilchrenan.
Jane Organ, Kilchrenan.
David Price, Kilchrenan.
 If anyone has clothes, D.V.D.’s, videos, bric-a-brac, etc., which they have no use for anymore and are in good condition, please contact Archie on 833413 or take them to his house (2 Barbreck Farm Cottages, Kilchrenan), after 6.00 p.m. weekdays or any time at weekends.
On behalf of the British Heart Foundation, Archie thanks you very much.
Interruption of Power Supplies.
These are an inconvenience for everyone and whilst we can all take certain steps to mitigate the effects of them those primarily at risk are the elderly, and in particular people living alone.
We are a relatively small and caring community and it is hoped that any potentially vulnerable individuals would have nearby family, friends or neighbours who would come to their assistance. If you are one of these individuals but have no such help, or perhaps more importantly, you know of someone who might require some assistance, perhaps you could offer help. A useful point of contact could also be your Community Council Members who are fully listed on this site. Constable David Paterson has also kindly confirmed that the police would be happy to help anyone needing urgent assistance, Tel: 01866 822222 or 01631 510500.
Kilchrenan Village Hall 50/50 Draw.
The cost is still only £12.00 for the year and you can join any time by paying a proportion of this sum for the remaining months. The year runs from March to February. You can have more than one number and you do not need to be a resident in the area to join.
Payment can be made by cheque (payable to Kilchrenan Hall 50/50 A/c) or cash, and handed or posted to any member of the Hall Council. Collection can also be arranged.
The draw takes place monthly in the Kilchrenan Inn. The first prize is £30.00, second prize £20.00 and third prize £10.00.
Your contacts are Mike and Anne Urwin on 01866 833341, or any member of the Hall Council.
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