Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
From bingo to golf, Kevin keeps laughter alive in Lochee
A JA NITOR from Lochee has presented a v i rt ual tour of a n iconic golf course and held bingo nights in a bid to entertain his neighbours during the corornavirus lockdown.
Kevin McGregor, 49, has been working hard to keep his friends in the street’s spirits up during the uncertainty and has even dressed up in outlandish costumes to add to the entertainment.
Golf fans were delighted to have a look round Augusta National in the USA, famous for hosting the annual Masters event, as Kevin played the course using an app and streamed it on social media.
There have also been online bingo nights, with the top prizes including a tin of soup.
Funnyman Kevin is a janitor in Menzieshill, and revealed his efforts were inspired by friend and colleague Jim Young who has launched his own virtual bar from his home.
Although the costumes – which include a belly dancer, punk rocker and drag queen – have certainly helped to put his own unique spin on things.
Kevin said: “I saw what Jim was doing and thought I could do something too.
“Since almost the beginning of lockdown I have been holding bingo and golfing sessions.
“I decided to put a bit of a spin on things to create an extra laugh and so I have also been dressing up on a daily basis.
“My alter ego Katherine frequently comes out but I’ve also been a belly dancer, a punk rocker and a traditional Irishman to name but a few.
“During the games of golf, we have played Augusta but I’ve also been able to take golfers virtually round a few holes at local clubs because they can’t get to them at the moment.
“We’ve also been playing bingo with silly little prizes like a tin of soup.
“It’s not the prizes that are important, it’s just getting everyone to join in and keep them entertained and have a laugh at this difficult time.”
Despite the live streams originally being for people in the local area, Kevin revealed even more players from further afield have joined in.
He added: “I’ve even had people from London and Ireland joining in.”
Kevin’s neighbour Trixie Findlay has been delighted with Kevin’s efforts, saying they are going a long way to ensuring everyone in Lochee is being kept entertained.
She said: “Kevin is doing a great job.
“Thanks to him we’re getting a daily dose of laughter and fun which is keeping us all sane and communicating during the pandemic.
“We are all so grateful to him for all his efforts.”