NOVEMBER 2011
The
Price
40p
The Voice of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre & St Fillans
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Hoedown!
Hoedown gals
Dapper McDan gettin’ on down!
It was clear from the wanted posters splattered around the village hall on Saturday 8 October that the law hasn’t reached as far west as Balquhidder’s sleepy frontier. Many of the most notorious outlaws in the territory, along with hillbillys, cowhands, lawmen, not forgetting the posse from them thar Strathyre hills, descended on the hall for a finger-lickin’ Hog Roast by Alistair Gourlay and a tasty vegetarian option by our own genuine American - Ardell Park. This was followed by Bluegrass and Old Time music ‘True Grit’ Methven in charge from Goldrush and Dapper MacDan. Other activities during the evening included line dancing, admirably led by local girls Ellen, Meghan, Harriet and Stephanie, followed by whisky curling with Charlie ‘True Grit’ Methven. Always a magnet for the odd buck or two, this exciting competition saw the local young guns battling it out for a couple of bottles of moonshine, and was eventually won - many bucks later - by Sundance Kev and Sheriff Thompson. The best dressed hillbilly rosette was won by Dougie ‘Curtis’ Aitchison followed by a tremendous rendition of Deliverance Goldrush - there’s music in them thar hills! by the band. Dougie, from the Strathyre backwoods, came complete with pet rat, ukulele and a fine set of teeth!!! Finally, Ian the Kid wound up the night with an American style disco until the rooster crowed. BRA also wishes to thank Penny, Gill, Clare and Charlie, Malcolm, Pat, Jananne, Elaine and all those who helped and supported this event in any way. A grand total of £530 was raised, so remember your invitation for 28 December, folks!! Karen Methven
Line dancin’ lessons with Ellen and Meghan Dougie ‘Curtis’ Aitchison, complete with teeth
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