THE OCHTERTYRE SONG WEEKENDS

The Ochtertyre Song Weekends
Feb. 21—22; March 7—8 & 21—22.

‘Bridging tradition’
Scots and Gaelic song master-classes.

                              

Learn BOTH traditions! Come to all three weekends, or choose.
A fourth weekend, (t.b.c.) for ‘The Big Sing!’ —a community concert showcasing all participants with Scots and Gaelic repertoire.

Tutors include Kenna Campbell (Feb. 21-22)
Tam Spiers (March 7—8)
Sheila Stewart (March 22)
with folklorist-singer Margaret Bennett co-ordinating

‘Big Sing!’ tutor/leader: Gordeanna McCulloch

Contact: Grace Notes Scotland, Ochtertyre, Perthshire, PH7 4JS. Tel. 01764-655-979. Email: info@margaretbennett.co.uk

Weekend schedule:

Saturday
10.30—11 a.m. tea & registration
11—12.30 Session 1 both tutors
12.30 — 1.30 Lunch homemade soup & rolls provided; you may contribute to the table if you wish
1.30—2.45 p.m. Session 2
3—3.30 tea, coffee
3.30—5 p.m Session 2

Own arrangements for dinner

8 p.m. to 10.30 Local ceilidh in local village hall—featuring tutors and all participants. Open to the community, tickets available.

Sunday
2 p.m. — 5 Singing together!

Cost: weekend rate: £15.00, all inclusive

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Crieff area

1) Galvelbeg House
(Mr & Mrs Philp tel. 01764-655061, email: bookings@galvelbeghouse.co.uk)
£35 single, £28 doubles/twins all ensuite

2) Merlindale (Mr and Mrs Clifford – 01764-655205, email: merlin.dale@virgin.net)

4) Jan’s B&B in Dunria
£20 per person (double) 07775-642-992

Glenearn House (see web)
£35 for double, £28 for single

Galvelmore House (Mr & Mrs Galbraith, tel. 655721, katy@galvelmore.co.uk)

Leven House Hotel, Crieff, 01764-652-529
(quote £25 )

Crieff Hydro, see website for rates and special deals.

COMRIE CROFT: Backpackers hostel
www.Comriecroft.com
£12 to £15 a night , 2 to 8 sharing
eco-camping

STUDENTS AND UNWAGED:
SPECIAL OPTION: Own sleeping bag; 2 double bedrooms, 2 single beds + plenty room for own camping roll —cost: £5 per night.