Church plans fundraising events to reach £70,000 target

As many villagers will know, parts of Pencaitland Parish Church are in a parlous state. In an effort to address the problems before they get any worse members of the church, along with Minister David Torrance, have launched a programme of events to help to raise £70,000 to make the building wind and watertight before the onset of winter.

Click here to find out more about how you can help raise the funds to make the village's church wind and watertight.

The great news is that, as of the 1st October 2011 the appeal has raised £47,000 towards the target.

A number of local events are planned over the coming months to boost the funds raised by the appeal. They are listed below in date order and further details, including ticket availability, will be posted on the church’s new website.

Meantime, if you want to know more about how you can help save this historically important building take a look at the appeal pamphlet [PDF].

Saturday 8 October (evening)
Fashion Show – fashion through the ages, organised by our young people.
Venue: Carriage House, Pencaitland
Co-ordinator: Meg Lowe – email meg@thestudio.uk.com

Saturday 15 October (10:30am-3pm)
The Kettles On! Doors Open day at the refurbished Colonsay includes entertainment, refreshments, gardening and pot planting demonstrations.
Venue: Colonsay, Pencaitland. Tickets: £10
Co-ordinator: Di Kettles – email di_kettles@tiscali.co.uk

Thursday 20 October (evening)
Bags and Beads evening – a sale of unique crafts and Christmas gifts. Members of the church community as well as friends and neighbours of the organiser are welcome to attend. Tea/coffee and wine will be provided.
Venue: The Glebe, Pencaitland.
Co-ordinator: Annie Brown – email browncard@btinternet.com

Saturday 29 October tbc (8pm)
A night in: Uncorked at Colonsay/Music on the Gallery
Music will be provided by ‘The Usual Suspects’. Pot Luck supper (i.e. bring food to share). Beverages supplied.
Venue: Colonsay, Pencaitland. Tickets: No entrance fee but please come with money nevertheless!
Co-ordinator: Di Kettles – email di_kettles@tiscali.co.uk

Saturday 12 November (7:15pm-10pm)
Silent Auction of Gifts and Talents – around 50 auctions lots are available (examples include portrait painting, clay pigeon shooting and a balloon ride.)
Venue: Pencaitland Bowling Club. Tickets: £5. Food, tea/coffee provided. BYOB.
Co-ordinator: Gill Hamilton – email gillian.hamilton71@btinternet.com

Saturday 26 November (11:00am-3pm)
Christmas Fair – teddy tombola, face painting, brass band, carol singing, arts/crafts, santa claus grotto, home baking, mulled wine and lots more to suit all ages.
Venue: Carriage House, Pencaitland
Co-ordinator: Stella Birrell – email stellabirrell@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 3 December (evening)
Quiz Night
Venue: Winton Arms, Pencaitland.
Co-ordinator: Jim Lowe – email jim@sea.uk.com

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