Town set for festival

Pack programme planned

Callander is set for some special events following the launch of this year’s Summerfest.

In its fourth year, the Callander and Trossachs Summerfest will take place from July 15 to July 30. However, this years event will also see some events in June and also a performance by Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham on August 17.

The community-led celebration has events on each day of its July run, with children’s activities, workshops, art installations and exhibitions, dance, film, music, walks, cycle rides, family fun days and a vintage market.

More than 70 events are included at 15 venues all organised, and many performed, by local people, groups and businesses.

As a grand opening event, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is playing at McLaren High School on Thursday June 8 at 7.30pm.

Their programme includes Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto, Larsson’s Pastoral Suite and Schubert’s Third Symphony.

Tickets are on sale at Brambles Delicatessen, 22 Main Street, Callander or through the SCO website at www.sco.org.uk.

McLaren High will also host Les Misérables from Wednesday June 20 until Friday 22.

The Summerfest brochure will be unmissable in the town. The bright pink booklet detailing events is available in a number of outlets.

Every Day from July 15 until July 29 Summerfest Box Office and exhibitions will feature at St Kessog’s from 11am until 5pm as well as Art Installations at Ancaster Square from 11am until 5pm and featured artists at Trossachs Mobility from 10am until 5pm.

Summerfest is organised by Callander Community Development Trust, Creative in Callander and Callander Youth Project Trust, with funding support from Callander Community Hydro Fund, Friends of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs and Stirling Council, and by private donations.

Anne Docherty, Secretary of Callander Community Development Trust and one of Summerfest’s main organisers, said: “International, national and local talent has been gathered for this year’s programme. Whatever your interest, you’ll find something you must not miss. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our plans..”

Visit www.incallander. co.uk/summerfest for info on the events and where tickets can be reserved.