Past Events at Kinlochard Village Hall
The community worked very hard with fundraising and made many grant applications for the upgrading of the hall. It took 10 years before both the plans and the funding were in place and work began on the renovation in 2010.
A visitor who came to our Gala/Highland Games, which, for some years was one of our main vehicles for fundraising, can be heard on the Radio Scotland audio clip on the Home page. The small extract reflects the essence of our community.
Here are some snapshots from various happenings at the Hall over the years.
We had a great set of events were held for the Jubilee. The sun shone and a gentle breeze ensured that midge repellent wasn’t required.
A brilliant set of events for the Jubilee including the spectacular “Beacon Lighting”
A beautiful sound against the beautiful setting of Loch Ard
Contact Tea Party
Contact the Elderly have been coming to Kinlochard for over 30 years, for an annual tea party. The first host was the late Saffrey Miller who began the tea parties in her house. Over the years numbers grew and the hall now hosts the gathering.
Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people through face to face contact. A large number of Contact Groups, local to the wider area, gather at KVH each summer
There is music, cake and most importantly company!
90th Birthday Party
A Great Space for a Birthday Party
Any age, any time of year! Make the space your own. If you are a resident and want to hold your 90+ Birthday Party in the Hall, you can hire the hall for nothing!
Family community events in the field
One of the amazing exhibits from the Fine Art students at Glasgow School of Art
Art Exhibition - Perfect Day
Students from Glasgow School of Art had a week in residence at the hall and were so taken with Kinlochard, they decided to put on an exhibition, with the subject being Kinlochard.
The title was inspired by the Susan Boyle’s cover version of Lou Reed’s song, “Perfect Day”. Susan’s version of the song was recorded on the jetty from the Lochside Community Field.
The exhibition featured many works of art, a photographic piece can still be seen in the hall. There was a great social event on the opening night, which was attended, by the students, their tutors and families, and also a large proportion of the local community.
Robbie Shepherd with BBC Scotland's Take The Floor
Music and Dance
There are many occasions for music and we have had, folk, jazz, traditional, rock tribute bands as well as the world famous Phil & Aly, all gracing the cosy stage of the hall with their magnificent presence.
Plenty art & crafts for the kids
The Blank Slates came to Kinlochard straight from the Edinburgh Fringe
Music & Theatre
The hall has hosted many a stage production, particularly when there was a primary school in the village.
Two founder members of the Blank Slates were members of a local family.
Now the village has a great variety of talented people in its midst, ranging from Am-Dram enthusiasts, singers, songwriters, rock band musicians, creative writers and poets.
Panoramic Sack Race
Outdoor Events, Games, Water Sports
A massive sack race at the Kinlochard Commonwealth Games in 2014. It was well worth a visit to the Games, where the whole family could enjoy all the fun of a Highland Gathering.