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| Portsonachan Village Hall is situated in an idyllic lochside setting, with stunning views across the Loch to Ben Cruachan. With the help of a Lottery Grant and massive fund-raising efforts by the local community, it has recently been completely renovated. The residents of South Lochaweside are justly proud of their achievement. |  |
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| From being little more than a wooden hut, the Hall has been transformed into a sound, warm, well-lit building, with a modern well-equipped kitchen, new facilities including a shower room with provision for the disabled, new furniture, and a storage area for games and other equipment. |
| Outside there is plenty of parking-space surrounded by newly-planted gardens which will in time add to the beauty of the immediate area. |
| The Hall is used for a wide variety of local activities, such as: The Carpet Bowling Club, which plays each Monday evening throughout the winter months. Lochside Neighbours - the local women's organisation meets regularly in the Hall. The annual Children's Christmas party. The Summer Fair. Fund-raising dances, barbecues, and ceilidhs. Private functions such as wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties Whist Drives Church Services - 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month |
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Winter programme planned for 2005 Sat 5th November - Fireworks & Halloween Party Fri 18th November - Quiz Night Sat 26th November - Open Doubles Bowls Fri 2nd December - Whist Evening Sat 17th December - Childrens' party & Turkey Bowls Sat 24th December - Christmas Eve Service 2006 Mon 2nd January - Dance Fri 24th February - Quiz Night Wed 8th March - AGM Sat 25th March - Whist Evening Fr 21st April - Quiz night Visitors to the area are more than
welcome to events, which are advertised locally |
| The Hall is also available for let, at very reasonable rates, as basic overnight accommodation for groups of people. It is an ideal base for outdoor pursuits such as canoeing, fishing, rambling, climbing, or Scouts, Guides, and school "camps". Whilst the kitchen is equipped for self-catering, evening meals are also available throughout the summer at two hotels within easy walking distance. For details, contact the Hall Committee Secretary, Chris Simmons (see below). Portsonachan Village Hall is managed and maintained by an elected Committee of local residents: Chairman: Iain Macpherson 01866 833294 Secretary: Christine Simmons 01838 200398 Other contacts: Bowling Club Secretary: Andy Denvir 01866 844298 Lochside Neighbours Secretary: Caroline Manson 01866 833308 or 01786 824536 |
