South Cowal Community Festival 2015 9th May to 17th May Promoted by South Cowal Community Council See our new Facebook page www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival
Saturday 9th May Coffee Morning 10am to 12 midday Proceeds to Sandy Beach Development Open Gardens Afternoon On our opening day, four gardens in Innellan will be opened to the public. This should appeal to those who like gardening, walking or photography as three of the gardens are accessed from one of Innellan's highest spots, Knockamillie Terrace, whilst the fourth is high up off the Shore Road. The views from all four gardens are tremendous and worth the trek up for that reason alone. The gardens are not 'show gardens' - just interesting and usually colourful! Parking on Knockamillie Terrace is restricted so it is probably best to park near Innellan church and walk up Knockamillie Road by the side of Innellan Primary School. The gardens involved are Merkland, Klaus and Avon Cottage on Knockamillie Terrace and St Abbs on the Shore Road, near Ardyne Terrace. All will be well signposted! Opening times for the 3 Knockamillie Terrace gardens will be 2-4.30pm whilst St Abbs will be open between 12-3pm. A cup of tea will be available if requested! Please note all gardens are on a hill, with steps and some steep inclines and so, unfortunately, are not suitable for anyone who has mobility problems. Your visit to the gardens is at your own risk. For further information phone 01369 830 793 Toward Sailing Club Community Beach Clean and BBQ Meet at Clubhouse @ 1.30pm All Welcome. Children require to be supervised by an adult at all times. Quiz Night Doors open 7.15 for 7.30pm start Nibbles provided, BYOB Teams maximum of 4, 2.50 per person. Raffle Proceeds to SCC Festival Check out our FaceBook page for more information and updates on all events www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk 2
Sunday 10th May Cowal Nordic Walking Association Meet at Innellan School Car Park @ 2pm Equipment provided, wear suitable walking footwear and outdoor clothing. (More information, see entry on Tuesday.) Pet Show Doors open 2.30pm, judging starts from 3.00pm Lots of fun classes for dogs. Cats, Rabbits, small furry animals, other interesting pets also welcome. Entrance fee 50p/pp - accompanied children free. Pets - 50p per class entered. All pets are the responsibility of the owner and must be kept under control at all times, eg dogs on leads, cats and small animals in suitable carriers. Prizes for all. Proceeds to Underheugh Ark, Gourock Open Gents Triple Bowls Competition Innellan Bowling Club Shore Road, Innellan Names to be submitted by 3rd May Info from: secretary@innellanbowlingandtennisclub.org.uk Songs of Praise Innellan (Matheson) Church 6.30pm All Welcome Heritage walk with Margaret Hubbard Innellan (Matheson) Church This will start from inside Innellan Church at approx 7.30 after Songs of Praise. The walk will take approx 1.5 hours and will explain why the tiny village of Innellan supported 4 churches. To end at for refreshments. 5, includes refreshments Proceeds to The Villagers Royal, Bar / Restaurant A warm welcome at all times Meals available daily, booking recommended Pier Road, Innellan. Tel: 01369 830742 3
Art exhibition Original works of Art by members of the Pier Art Club will be exhibited in the Innellan Village Hall between 11th and 17th May. These can be viewed when the hall is open during other events. Some works can be purchased and you can meet some of the artists at their regular meeting on Wednesday morning in the Hall. Enquiries can be made to 01369 830683 or 01369 830463. Monday 11th May Workshop by Rachael Brown of 'Rachael's Cakes' Time 2.00pm till 4.00pm A hands-on activity with Rachael, which will enable you to create your own specially-designed cake to take home and impress your family. Cakes and materials will be provided for you to try out your new skills. With tea, coffee and delicious baking 10 per participant, Numbers limited, please phone 01369 702260 to book a place. Innellan Tennis Club Children are welcome for a coaching session. All equipment provided. Age 8 to 11-5 to 6.30pm Secondary school age 6.30 to 8pm Suitable sports clothing and shoes require to be worn. Toward Castle Heritage Walk Meet at Sailing Club Car Park @ 6.30pm Learn about the history of Toward Castle, the ancestral home of Clan Lamont. Approximately 2 hours, wear suitable walking shoes and outdoor clothing. Terrain is fairly level, but uneven and slippery in places. No charge. Enquiries to 01369 830793. Check out our FaceBook page for more information and updates on all events www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk John McFarlane & Son Plumbers & Central Heating Engineers Gas Safe Register Worcester Registered Installer Prospect Hill, 39A Wyndham Road Innellan, Argyll PA23 7SH Telephone: 01369 830268 4
Tuesday 12th May Riding for the Disabled Velvet Path Trekking Centre Cowal Nordic Walking Association Toward Primary School Taster session, meet at 3.15pm Accessible for all ages and fitness levels. If you can walk, you can learn to Nordic Walk. Wear suitable walking clothing and footwear, poles will be provided. Tel 07554 322296, E-mail cowalnordicwalkers@gmail.com Please phone or e-mail for more information and to book a space. Innellan Carpet Bowling Club Taster sessions 3.30 to 5pm and 7 to 8pm No charge, no experience necessary, just have fun. Innellan Bowling Club Wappenschaw Open 6.30, on green 7pm (weather permitting) Visitors welcome please wear flat-soled shoes. Info from: secretary@innellanbowlingandtennisclub.org.uk Drawing Workshop ante-room, 7 to 9pm. Cost 5pp to cover tuition and materials. Places limited, please book on 01369 830082. Tuition from local professional artist Sam Jones. Sam will also lead an informal session on Friday 15th May in, 7 to 9pm. 5pp. Enjoy the company of fellow artists and receive hints and tips to improve your drawing skills. Why not BYOB and relax? Tel 01369 830082 for more info and to book. Useful information The South Cowal area commences just to the south of Dunoon and encompasses the remainder of the Cowal Peninsula. It includes the villages of Innellan and Toward and the hamlet of Inverchaolain and is situated in a picturesque part of the country with shores on the Firth of Clyde and Loch Striven. The area is easily accessed by car, and there is a regular bus service from Dunoon to Toward. There is a bus timetable on the Argyll & Bute Council website, www.argyll-bute.gov.uk. Dunoon can be reached by ferry and road. 5
Wednesday 13th May The Pier Art Club meets at 10am. Everyone is welcome to have a go, and to meet the artists who are displaying their work in the Hall between 11th and 17th May. Original artwork for sale. Mudskippers, run by Tenterhooks (Cowal-based Arts Charity) Toward Woods and Beach, 10.00am to 11.30 Outdoor adventure group for children 0-5 with their carers. More info see tenterhooks.org Phone Diane Thornton on 07970 421094 for directions Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund SWRI AGM 2pm. New members welcome If you would like more information about SWRI please contact Margaret Malcolm on 01369 830457 or Maggie Singleton on 01369 830487. Family Beetle Drive Starts at 7pm Proceeds to local Primary Schools Sandy Beach development South Cowal Community Council was delighted to be awarded a grant of 3000 from the Bank of Scotland for the purpose of providing exercise and play equipment at Sandy Beach. An area has been identified and discussions have started with Argyll & Bute Council about this exciting joint project. Unfortunately due to the work involved with the Community Company s attempt to purchase Castle Toward Estate, we have been unable to make much progress with our plans over the past year. Some donations have been received, however further fund-raising will be required and events have been planned during the Festival to support this project. Please support these events if you can! We invite anyone who would be interested in working on this project to come along to a meeting of South Cowal Community Council. SCCC's meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in. The next meeting following the Festival will be on 10th June. Check out our FaceBook page for more information and updates on all events www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk 6
Thursday 14th May Mini Movers Innellan & Toward Family Centre Will be held at Innellan Primary School Astroturf if weather is fine. Fun physical activity for young children, Ages 2 5, 1.45 to 2.30pm Please contact Family Centre on 07769 174343 if a one-off space is required. Innellan School Wildlife Watch Group Meet in Innellan school at 2pm Hear from children about the creation of their award-winning wildlife garden and enjoy home baking with a wildlife theme. Craft Workshop 7 till 9pm, with refreshments Creative recycling for all with Alyson Dawes A fabulous family activity. Suitable for all ages. Heritage Walk with Margaret Hubbard. Start and finish at, where refreshments will be available. Theme Great War tales of those local lads who didn t return and who are commemorated on Innellan War Memorial. Start time 7 pm. Cost 5, includes refreshments. Enquiries to 01369 830793. Proceeds to CORNER SHOP 89 AUCHAMORE ROAD GROCERS AND NEWSAGENTS D Wright Fencing Domestic and Agricultural fencing Tel: 01369 830117 E-mail: fencing@hotmail.co.uk Call for free quote Best wishes to all at South Cowal Community Festival STEWART & BENNETT Solicitors, Notaries & Estate Agents, 82 Argyll Street, Dunoon Legal Services Property Services Tel: 01369 702885 Fax: 01369 706695 Tel: 01369 704954 Fax: 01369 706758 E-mail: sritchie@stewartbennett.com E-mail property@stewartbennett.com Visit our website: www.stewartbennett.com 7 NOW OPEN MON-SAT. 7am-7pm SUNDAY 7am-5pm
Friday 15th May The Festival Cup Innellan Golf Club Enquiries can be made to info@innellangolfclub.co.uk Telephone 01369 830242 Yoga with June One session 9.30 to 11am 5 per session, or sign up for 6 @ 24 phone 01369 702273 or 07763 120073 for further details jaya.j@hotmail.co.uk All welcome, wear loose clothing, bring a mat/towel Teddy Bear s Picnic Innellan and Toward Family Centre 10am, no charge. Please contact Family Centre on 07769 174343 for details. Forestry Event with Steve Gillen Meet at Innellan School at 1.30pm Steve meets with pupils of Innellan and Toward primary schools for a self guided spring themed forestry walk with easy craft activity. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by parent or Nursery staff. Informal drawing workshop - see page 5 Darts Tournament Osborne Hotel Mixed Doubles (bring your own partner) 5 entry, Cash prizes 7.30 registration for start at 8pm Have you visited us yet in the newly refurbished OSBORNE HOTEL, Shore Road, Innellan? Enjoy a gourmet meal in our conservatory diningroom, with fantastic views over the Clyde. Sit outside on the Terrace, or enjoy a drink in the cosy, welcoming bar Meals every day Tel 01369 830820, booking recommended. 8
Saturday 16th May Coffee Morning and Table Sale 10.30 to 12.30 Home baking and tombola To book a table, call 01369 830793. Proceeds to Sandy Beach Development Heritage Walk with Margaret Hubbard. Start at Sandy Beach, finish at, where refreshments will be available. Theme the Victorian Development of Innellan, including discussion of the geology and landscape of the area. Start time 2.30 pm. Cost 5, includes refreshments Proceeds to Family Bingo Fun for all ages. 7 to 9pm Proceeds to Sandy Beach Development Check out our Facebook page for more information and updates on all events www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk The Lido Post Office and General Store Shore Road, Innellan - Open 7 days Groceries, Newspapers, Off Licence, Hardware, Greetings Cards Gas, Electric and Phone cards, Ferry Tickets and much more!!! Paul and Nancy are delighted to support the South Cowal Community Festival from Start to Finish CAIRNS OF KIRN DECORATORS (Est 1935) The complete decorating service, interior and exterior Tel/ Fax: 01369 702738 Helena Place, Marine Parade, Kirn, Dunoon All at Cairns of Kirn wish the Committee of the South Cowal Festival every success High Quality Workmanship 9
Sunday 17th May FESTIVAL FINALE THE RACES 10K Road Rac Organised by Iain Cairns on behalf of Innellan and Toward Family Centre Registration from 12.00midday to 1.00pm in, race start 1.30pm. 10 entry over 16 years only For entry and sponsor forms, call 07769 174343 or e-mail itfcas@aol.com Route, to Toward Lighthouse, returning to main road and on to Toward Primary School, turn and return to Village Hall along the main road. All proceeds from 10K race to Innellan and Toward Family Centre Fun Run - 5K and 2K distances Organised by Iain Cairns on behalf of South Cowal Community Council 2 distances to compete for 2K and 5K Registration from 12.00midday to 1.00pm in, race start 1.45pm 3 entry on day of race Please note, the route is alongside the main Shore Road and young children should be accompanied. All proceeds from 5K and 2K runs to South Cowal Community Festival Open from 12.00 for registration only Stalls open from 1.30pm Refreshments Baking stall Stalls and displays from local groups Tombola in aid of Crossroads for Carers Special Guest Appearance by Amber, South Cowal s Giant Red Squirrel! Any enquiries about 10K road race and Fun Run phone Iain Cairns on 01369 830240 or 07775 870721 Enquiries about the stalls in, contact 01369 830793. Check out our FaceBook page for more information and updates on all events www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk Duncan Lauder Ltd BUILDING AND ROOFING CONTRACTOR TEL: 01369 830528 10
South Cowal Community Festival 2014 The 2014 Festival was well supported by the communities of South Cowal and beyond, with sponsorship from Stewart's Garage. Some of the Festival 2014 Event Results; Pet Show Best in show Poppy Golf Festival Cup Gents Open Winner H Bone, Cowal Golf Club Runner-up W Ferguson, Innellan Festival Quaich Ladies Open H Whyte, Kyle of Bute GC Runner-up M Lauder, Innellan Quiz winners The Bookworms 10K Run 1st Male Joe McKnight, 1st Female Lisa Marshall 1st Senior Male Roger Stewart, 1st Senior Female Kate Cowan Fun Runs 5K 1st Boy (Under 12) Marcus Keith, 1st Girl (Under 12) Holly Wallace 2K 1st Boy (Age 6-8) Ewan Witherow, 1st Girl (Age 6-8) Kimberley Colquhoun 2K 1st Boy (Age 5 & under) Lachlan Payne, 1st Girl (Age 5 & under Carla Colquhoun Proud to be associated with South Cowal Community Festival Sponsoring the 10K and Fun Runs on Sunday 18th May 11
Forthcoming events in South Cowal 6th June - The Annual Plant sale for Cat Rescue, Innellan Public Hall, open 10.30am Festival Tennis Tournament - Date to be arranged, see our Facebook page for details. Acknowledgements South Cowal Community Council wish to thank E & R Inglis for their interest and assistance, Scoular Anderson for cover illustration, Toward Sailing Club, Steve Gillen for School event, Alasdair Currie of XYZ Creative Ltd for poster design, all advertisers for their support, Stewarts' Garage and Car Hire for sponsoring 10K race and Fun Runs, Iain Cairns for his expertise in organising the Run events, South Cowal's red squirrel, Amber for her appearance on 17th May, Margaret Hubbard for preparing and directing the Heritage Walks, Maggie Singleton for preparing the Quiz on Saturday evening, Innellan Bowling and Tennis Club for tennis coaching sessions and tennis tournament, Sandy Jackson for organising Carpet bowling sessions, Myra Campbell and Bogleha Bowling Club for providing the Bingo equipment, Innellan Art Club, and Velvet Path Riding and Trekking Centre for RDA, David Wright and Osborne Hotel for organising Darts Tournament, Garden owners for supporting Open Gardens event. Special thanks to Cathy Morrison for organising the Pet Show, and to Christine and Jessie who bravely volunteered to pick the winners, Joyce for compere duties, and to Pets at Home for their generous support. All information included in this programme is correct at time of printing. Photos may be taken at public events and used in future publicity. For any further information regarding festival events or activities please see our FaceBook page, www.facebook.com/southcowalcommunityfestival. More information can be found on the website, www.innellanvillagehall.org.uk or phone 01369 830793. Printed by E & R Inglis Ltd, 84 John Street, Dunoon PA23 7NS. Tel: 01369 701096 12