ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alexander Walker Day - Sun 15th July 2018
The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention is holding its conference in Aberdeen this year. On the last Sunday, 15th July, there is to be a celebration of the life and music of Alexander Walker, the gardener from Newe Castle who published a collection of 196 fiddle tunes in 1866 For more details of Alexander Walker click on name  There will be a 'Fiddle Bus' out from Aberdeen, workshops, 'Fiddle Walks' and a concert at Glenbuchat Hall at 4.30pm. Details noted above and by contacting NAFCO web site at: http://www.northatlanticfiddle.com Details of Fiddle Bus  As part of the NAFCO Alexander Walker Day Sunday 15th July 2018
A bus will run from Aberdeen to Glenbuchat It leaves the Lemon Tree at 9.30am and returns to Aberdeen leaving Glenbuchat about 6.30pm
On the bus will be a guide to the heritage of Alexander Walker and Paul Anderson the well-known fiddler who will play relevant tunes at 3 stops on the way.
To book and more details
Contact: http://www.northatlanticfiddle.com Details of Castle Newe Fiddle Walk 
There will be a walk of 1-2 miles on the flat, around the site of the now demolished Castle Newe
and the home of Alexander Walker
Jonny Hardie will play some Alexander Walker
tunes at relevant points along the way. A heritage guide will also point out the background to the tunes.  Also at 2pm, for the more energetic, is a walk up Ben Newe our local (fairly steep ) hill with a 'musical conspectus' viewing point from the top. Walkers will be accompanied by a Fiddler
Meet at Glenbuchat 2pm, transport available.
Book at Glenbuchat hall on the day or
Contact: http://www.northatlanticfiddle.com Fiddle Concert 16:30–18:00 Glenbuchat Hall, Glenbuchat £10/£5 (under 16s) Glenbuchat’s recently renovated village hall, fast gaining a reputation as a red-hot ceilidh spot, sees the cream of North-East Scotland’s fiddle talent
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Hall & Residents Committee AGM Mon 28th May 7.30pm
GLENBUCHAT HALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Scottish Charity 0142070 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018 Monday 28 May 2018 at 7.30 pm in the Bothy All residents welcome
AGENDA
1 Welcome, opening remarks, apologies 2 Minutes of 2017 AGM 3 Annual report 4 Finance report 5 Appointment of committee members 6 Any other business 7 Closing remarks |
Hall and Bothy Activities April - June 2018
Events Listing at Glenbuchat Hall & Bothy 1/4/18 – 30/6/18 Hall April 7 – The Lowest Pair Gig , GB Music 13 – The Drystanes Gig – Eclectic Events with Sarah Moreby 21 – Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Gig – GB Music 27 – Woody pines Gig – GB Music
May
11 – Jez Hellard & The Djukella Orchestra – GB Music 18 – Sniffbox Gig – GB Music 26 – Spring Fair - Cancelled
June
1 – Janet Fitton event – provisional booking TBC 16/17 – Dee Don Ceilidh Collective – provisional booking TBC 23 – The Danberry’s Gig – GB Music
Bothy April
2 – GBHCA Committee meeting 3, 10, 17 & 24 – Simon Spoor Yoga 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Art Class 8 & 22 – Enamelling Group 9 – Syrian New Scots Supper – Eclectic Events 14 – Pop Up Café 24 – SCAPS Paths Group meeting
May
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Simon Spoor Yoga 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Art Class 6 & 20 – Enamelling Group 19 – Pop Up Café 26 – Spring Fair 28 – GBHCA AGM & Committee meeting - TBC
June
3 – Enamelling Group 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Simon Spoor Yoga 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Art Class 16 & 17 – Dee Don Ceilidh Collective – provisional booking TBC |
Hall & Bothy Activites Jan - March 2018
Hall and Bothy Activities January - March 2018 January 2018 18th - Bothy - Eclectic Events - Steve Garrett 22nd - Bothy - GBHCA Committee Meeting 23rd - Bothy - Yoga 23rd - Hall - Badminton 27th - Hall - GB Music - Red Tail Ring Gig 28th - Hall & Bothy - Fiddle & Guitar Workshop with Red Tail Ring 30th - Bothy - Yoga 30th - Hall - Badminton
February 2018 5th - Bothy - User’s Group meeting 6th - Bothy - Yoga 6th - Hall - Badminton 10th - Tolquon Gig - Sarah Moreby 11th - Bothy - Enamelling Group 13th - Bothy - Yoga 13th - Hall - Badminton 15th - Eclectic Events - Mapping Event 20th - Bothy - Yoga 20th - Hall - Badminton 23rd - Hall - GB Music - John Doyle, John McCusker & Michael McGoldrick Gig 25th - Bothy - Enamelling Group 27th - Bothy - Yoga 27th - Hall - Badminton 27th February to 2 March inclusive - Bothy - (17:00 - 20:00 daily) - Medical training
March 2018 4th - 13th inclusive - Bothy (17:00 - 20:00 daily) - Medical training 6th - Bothy - Yoga 6th - Hall - Badminton 9th - GB Music - The Jellyman’s Daughter Gig 11th - Bothy - Enamelling Group 13th - Bothy - Yoga 13th - Hall - Badminton 16th - Hall - Eclectic Events - Treppenwitz Jazz Trio 20th - Bothy - Yoga 20th - Hall - Badminton 25th - Bothy - Enamelling Group 27th - Bothy - Yoga 27th - Hall - Badminton |
Pop Up Cafe on Sat 9th NOW CANCELED
We are sorry that because of the bad weather forecast the Pop Up Café due to be held on Sat 9th Dec has been CANCELLED |
Provisional Date fot Hall Users Committee 5th Feb 2018
A provisional date has been suggested for a meeting to discuss a Hall Users Committee It is Monday 5 February 2018 at 19:30 in the Bothy |
Christmas 2017 at Glenbuchat
 ** Note the that the Pop up Café on the 9th may be weather dependent Check emails **  |
Glenbuchat Spring Fair - Sat 20th May 2017
Advance notice of the Glenbuchat Hall Spring Fair Saturday 20th May 2017 Details Later |
Hall and Bothy Events Oct 2016
Glenbuchat Hall and Bothy have a host of exciting events for you this October
Saturday 15th October The Stray Birds Glenbuchat Hall To reserve tickets in advance call 01975641303 email: steve_cameron963@msn.com
Sat 20th August Community Café at Bothy 9.30 - 13.30
Friday 28th October Glenbuchat Hall Scary Spooks -Halloween Ceilidh
Fundraising event by the Glenbuchat Ceilidh band in aid of Hall funds
Sunday 30th October Ruth Wall Harpist
3-4pm Glenbuchat Hall Part of Sound Festival |
Glenbuchat Residents and Hall Committee meeting - Mon 1st Aug 2016
The next Glenbuchat Residents and Hall Committee meeting is on Mon 1st Aug 2016 at 7.30 in the bothy Agenda attached below |
| Attachments:
GBHCA - agenda for committee meeting 1 Aug 2016.doc
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