Auld Kirk Hall Wednesday 10:00-12:00
Leader John Russell
Alloway Church Hall Friday 10:00-12:00
Leader Ann Mott 01292 880738
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Auld Kirk Monday 10:00-12:00
Leader John Grant
Alloway Church Hall Tuesday 10:00 -12:00
Leader William Kerr 01292 441899
This Group, the forth established in Drawing and Art, started in January 1999, with 12 members. It has since grown to a regular 20 members and there is a waiting list of 13 who have expressed an interest in joining.
It is a mixed ability class and makes progress through direct teaching, from simple basics in drawing and paintings to more advanced subjects and techniques.
While learning and gaining experience are desirable aims, there is a strong emphasis on the enjoyment of a relaxing and satisfying hobby and the companionship of like minded people.
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Alloway Church Hall Friday 13:30-15:30
Leader June McNee
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Alloway Church Hall Wednesday 13:30-15:30
Leader Carol Hayes
This is the most recently formed of the Art Groups, and it is hard
to believe that we are now into our fourth year. We're a friendly
crowd with a diverse range of interests and abilities. Each member is
encouraged to pursue his or her own course at a pace which suits
best. Instruction and advice are available when required, but there
is no pressure.
Last year we decided to expand our horizons and several group
members visited the "Glasgow Boys" exhibition At Kelvingrove Art
Gallery. Despite it being a long day, everyone present had a most
enjoyable time and vowed to repeat the experience sometime.
We did that just a few weeks later, when a smaller group of the more
physically able among us ventured even further afield and visited the
"Impressionist Gardens" exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in
Edinburgh . The weather was dreadful, but it didn't dampen our
spirits, and those who made the trip considered that although
exhausting, the day had been a success. We are hoping to arrange more
outings of a similar nature in the future.
As several new members have joined the group this session, our numbers
are at full capacity at present.
Carol Hayes
(Group Leader)
The Class
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Some Class Work
Carnegie Library
Leader Sheila West 01292 477881
The OIR Family History Course is held in the Meeting Room in the Carnegie Library on an irregular basis. This is an informal class where we meet and pass on helpful tips and experience with each other. We also look at various sources and discuss how they can help our research.
For those wishing to investigate and build their family tree this is the group for them. Get advice on getting started and explore census data held in the library or go online and explore births, deaths and marriage records.
Belmont Academy Monday 15.00-16:30
Leader Denise Fisher 0044 o7871 556020
Not sure if your French is at the right level for joining this class?. If you can read and understand the text below your French is good enough so contact Denise.
On me pose la question : « quel est le niveau
de votre cours au juste ? » et « ai-je le niveau nécessaire pour pouvoir le
suivre » ?
Eh bien, pour commencer, je n’ai pas envie de dire aux gens s’ils peuvent – oui
ou non - suivre mon cours.
J’estime que c’est à vous de le savoir.
Je vous donne néanmoins quelques indices :
1. le titre – il s’agit bel et bien d’un cours avancé – par exemple, je ne donne
pas de grammaire ;
2. j’écris ceci en français car vous êtes censé le comprendre. Le cours est
donné intégralement en français. Etes-vous capable de me passer un coup de fil
en français (01292 284 700) ou de me rédiger un petit courrier électronique (même
avec fautes) en français ? fisher_denise@hotmail.com
3. nous regardons les actualités en vidéo et lisons les transcriptions ensemble.
Est-ce que ce genre de texte est susceptible de vous intéresser ? Voici un
échantillon de thèmes traités en 2010/2011 : les fiançailles de William et Kate
(roturière) , les pneus hiver , Ryanair, les prix Césars (Jody Foster), la
révolution du jasmin en Tunisie, le scandale autour de la chef de la diplomatie
française, le revirement spectaculaire de la part de l’ambassadeur de Libye
auprès de l’ONU, le tourisme en Egypte suite aux manifestations, la révolution
des frites en Belgique, le chocolat trop cher en 2011 et « pas de sexe » en
Belgique et au Kenya.
Alors, si vous suivez toujours et que vous n’êtes pas encore découragé, il est
bien possible que vous ayez le niveau requis. Seule chose à faire : venir voir!
Les lundis à 15h (Attention : congé d’école le 13 février !).
Si vous avez des lacunes – et qui n’en a pas – il va falloir bosser un peu. Tout
dépend de votre motivation et ténacité. Entretemps bloquez dix minutes chaque
jour pour regarder les actualités Euronews à http://fr.euronews.net/infos/en-direct/
Cela vous fera un bien fou ! Bonne chance et à bientôt ?
Photo Stack of French Advanced Group. (photos supplied by David Mainland)
Chick on the above image for photo album and keep clicking
Mansionfield Glasshouse, Auchincruive Friday 13:30-15:00
Leader John Lucas
Visiting the gardening group was a bit like returning home for I used to work at Auchincruive. Diplomas in horticulture from Auchincruive were very sought after but the glory days have gone. Fortunately several of the glass houses remain and the gardening group now use them to grow their own plants. They were all seated out in the sunshine listening to a talk from their leader, John Lucas, when I arrived. Next week I would have missed them for they also visit gardens as part of their varied agenda.
People in the group tend to stay in the group for a number of years so its a bit difficult to get in. If you wish to join you will be put on a waiting list to March when a decision will be made as to numbers the group can take.
David Mainland
Gardening Group at Auchincruive
Glass houses at Auchincruive