Glasgow Letter
Small pipe class
BRIGHDE Chaimbeul, from Skye, and Alana MacInnes, from South Uist, are hosting a two-day small pipe workshop for intermediate and advanced pipers aged 12 and over for which there are still places available.
The workshops will take place on Mansfield Street between noon and 4pm on April 28 and 29 and cost £25 for the two days.
The workshops will be well worth attending for small pipe players as both Alana and Brighde are very talented young musicians.
To find out more or to book a place, contact abspiping@gmail.com
Club Film
ON TUESDAY April 24 at 7.15pm in the CCA on Sauchiehall Street, ceol is craic are screening a film profiling the lives and music of the singing dynasty, the Campbells of Greepe.
The event is free entry and those wishing to improve their Gaelic ahead of the screening can head along at 6.30pm to a conversational class led by Gaelic tutor Janet Evans.
Clydebank ceilidh
CLYDEBANK and District Highland Association are having their annual ceilidh in aid of Erskine Hospital in the Napier Hall, Old Kilpatrick, tomorrow (Friday April 20) at 7.30pm.
The chairman for the evening is Angus MacKay and artistes are Paul MacCallum, Catriona Fair, Elspeth Davies and accordionist, Billy MacPhee.
Pipers for the evening are Robert Wood and Ian MacPhee and the accompanist is Kirsteen Grant. Admission at the door is £10, including tea, coffee and home baking.
Donnie ‘the Hearach’ Campbell
LAST week I wrote about the passing of Donnie ‘the Hearrach’ but was unsure of the details of his funeral.
I now know that, although he will be buried in his native island of Harris, there will be a Glasgow service on Wednesday April 25 in the Free Church on Crow Road.
What’s on
Friday April 20: Clydebank and District Highland Association ceilidh at 7.30pm in the Napier Hall, Old Kilpatrick.
Friday April 27: Helensburgh and District Highland Association Dance in the Commodore Hotel at 8pm.
Friday April 27: Glasgow Uist and Barra Association ceilidh dance in the Crawford Hall at 9pm.
Saturday April 28: Glasgow Skye Association annual spring concert (Wee Skye) at 7.30pm in the Crawford Hall.
Saturday April 28: Ceòl Mòr Ostaig in the CCA at 7.30pm - an evening of music celebrating the contribution of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to Gaelic culture.
Tuesday May 8: Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association annual general meeting at 7pm in An Lèanag on Mansfield Square. Thursday May 10: Comunn an Taobh-aniar annual general meeting at 7.30pm in the Ellangowan Social Club.
Thursday May 17: Comunn Gàidhlig Ghlaschu annual general meeting at 7.30pm in the Glasgow Gaelic School.
Friday May 25: Helensburgh and District Highland Association annual general meeting and dance in the Commodore Hotel at 8pm.
Thursday May 31: Glasgow Uist and Barra Association annual general meeting at 7.30pm in Lourdes Secondary School.
Pub scene
Islay Inn.
Friday April 20: Twist of Fate. Saturday April 21: Mookie.