Posts for June, 2022

“They are probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”. The Glasgow Herald

The Knox Choir is comprised of youth in grades 7 through 12 and is one of eight choirs of Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio.

This summer the group is embarking on a ten-day heritage/concert tour of Scotland.  In addition to presenting concerts in churches, the group will be exploring their Presbyterian history and heritage.   A wide variety of music will be sung, including works by Fauré and Boyce, as well as music from the gospel tradition, and songs from around the
globe, including a medley from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

The Dell, Kingussie, hosts the Camanachd Cup Final followed in the evening by the Final Fling Concert featuring: Peat & Diesel, Manran, Keir Gibson, DJ Dan Gilchrist. Scotland’s best sport – Scotland’s best music.

A full line up of acts all to raise funds for.local charity ram.charity
Bar
Raffle
Teas
Coffees and homemaking
Under 12s go free

Ballater – Platinum Jubilee 2022

Our organising committee has been working hard
behind the scenes to create a fun-filled programme of
events, to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

Our programme of entertainment is almost complete.

Here’s an overview of what is planned (more details to follow):

Thursday, 2nd June

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Lighting of the Beacon Ceremony

on the Green

Piper, Cornet player, Laura Pike’s ‘Keep on Singing’ Choir joined by

Ballater Community Choir and Primary School,
Ballater Charitable Chiels to light the Beacon.

Event hosted by Fiona Kennedy

Friday, 3rd June

Afternoon – Service of Song @ Glenmuick Church
Fiona Kennedy, Ballater’s Community Choir,
Aberdeen University Choir, and Irene Watt, Harpist

Evening – Ballater Films presents
‘A Royal Night Out’

, Victoria Hall

Saturday, 4th June

11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hobby Horse Race Tote and

1950’s style Games on the Green

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – 1950’s Themed Afternoon Tea (with entertainment), Victoria Hall.

7:00 pm – Live streaming of the Buckingham Palace Concert, Victoria Hall

Sunday, 5th June

11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Big Jubilee Lunch on the Green

(bring your own picnic)

Jubilee Tree planting with Lord Lieutenant, Sandy Manson

Stage on the Green

Hosting a music/dance extravaganza by: ‘Keep on Singing’ Choir, Music4U,

Vintage Girls, Gillia Jack Singing Tuition,
Abbie Smith’s Scottish Dance Group,

Eileen Pike & Frank Thomson (formerly of the Jack Sinclair Television Show Band),

Pipe Band, Phoenix Theatre & DJ Slim Ade

Come and join the fun. It’s going to be FAB-U-LOUS!

Enjoy live music in the bothy bar

Live music in the bothy bar

Enjoy live music in the bothy bar

Enjoy live music by the Anne Dickson Band

Enjoy live music from Mother’s Ruin