Year 1 No 1 October 1977
Aberdeen Accordion and fiddle Club finished an outstandingly successful season at their residency at the Queen’s Hotel, Aberdeen, with John Huband (accordion) and Jim Cruickshank (guitar) attracting an audience of 212, in May.
This was Aberdeen Club’s second year and attendances throughout the season were particularly promising. They were : September - Bill Powrie (192) ; October - Ron Gonella (293) ; November – Alan Roy (257) ; December – Committee Members (218) ; January – Hector McAndrew (361) ; February – Walter Perrie (262) ; March – Iain MacPhail Band (344) ; April – Elgin Strathspey and Reel (251).
The Club’s AGM was held in the Queen’s Hotel on 6th June, when there was an enthusiastic turnout. The Committee were re-elected en bloc. It comprises President – Mr Tom Wemyss ; Treasurer – Frank Thomson ; Secretary – Mrs Esma Shepherd ; Committee Members – Mrs Florence Burns, Mrs Alda Hadden, Mr Skene Foote, Mrs Helen Sorrie, Mr Martin Conn, Mr Robbie Shepherd and Mr Alastair Hunter.
Treasurer Frank Thomson reported that the Club was on a very sound financial footing with almost £660 surplus for the year.
Subsequently the Club have bought a new sound system which cost some £400 and this had depleted the kitty, but the new equipment promises to be a great boon.
It is regretted that the Club have lost two very active Committee members – Treasurer Frank Thomson and Helen Sorrie, who splendidly carried out the task of chaperoning the artistes from the audience. Frank has been promoted to Manager of the Clydesdale Bank in Invergordon and Alness. Helen was wed in September and her new home will be in Carnoustie.
The guest at the first meeting on Tuesday, 27th September, was to have been Irish fiddler Sean Maguire, but he had to call off due to the proximity of a US tour. The Club were delighted to be able to fix up the Bobby Crowe Trio at relatively short notice. At the time of writing, a guest artiste had not been fixed for our meeting of 25th October.
Club members Robbie Shepherd, Jean Martin, Jessie Cruickshank, Florence Burns, Alex Green and Alistair Hunter with his Lorne Scottish Dance Band, were due to hit the high road to Shetland on 29th September, for a 10-day tour of the Shetland Isles.
Meantime the future looks very bright for the fledgling Aberdeen Club and we will warmly welcome any enthusiasts who happen to be in our area for one of our Club nights.
Winner of the Trophy for the Most Improved Player of the 1976-77 season went to Kevin Sinclaie (10) from Aberdeen. The Trophy was donated by Mr Graeme Wight, proprietor of the Melody Inn Music Shop, Culter.
Aberdeen Accordion and fiddle Club finished an outstandingly successful season at their residency at the Queen’s Hotel, Aberdeen, with John Huband (accordion) and Jim Cruickshank (guitar) attracting an audience of 212, in May.
This was Aberdeen Club’s second year and attendances throughout the season were particularly promising. They were : September - Bill Powrie (192) ; October - Ron Gonella (293) ; November – Alan Roy (257) ; December – Committee Members (218) ; January – Hector McAndrew (361) ; February – Walter Perrie (262) ; March – Iain MacPhail Band (344) ; April – Elgin Strathspey and Reel (251).
The Club’s AGM was held in the Queen’s Hotel on 6th June, when there was an enthusiastic turnout. The Committee were re-elected en bloc. It comprises President – Mr Tom Wemyss ; Treasurer – Frank Thomson ; Secretary – Mrs Esma Shepherd ; Committee Members – Mrs Florence Burns, Mrs Alda Hadden, Mr Skene Foote, Mrs Helen Sorrie, Mr Martin Conn, Mr Robbie Shepherd and Mr Alastair Hunter.
Treasurer Frank Thomson reported that the Club was on a very sound financial footing with almost £660 surplus for the year.
Subsequently the Club have bought a new sound system which cost some £400 and this had depleted the kitty, but the new equipment promises to be a great boon.
It is regretted that the Club have lost two very active Committee members – Treasurer Frank Thomson and Helen Sorrie, who splendidly carried out the task of chaperoning the artistes from the audience. Frank has been promoted to Manager of the Clydesdale Bank in Invergordon and Alness. Helen was wed in September and her new home will be in Carnoustie.
The guest at the first meeting on Tuesday, 27th September, was to have been Irish fiddler Sean Maguire, but he had to call off due to the proximity of a US tour. The Club were delighted to be able to fix up the Bobby Crowe Trio at relatively short notice. At the time of writing, a guest artiste had not been fixed for our meeting of 25th October.
Club members Robbie Shepherd, Jean Martin, Jessie Cruickshank, Florence Burns, Alex Green and Alistair Hunter with his Lorne Scottish Dance Band, were due to hit the high road to Shetland on 29th September, for a 10-day tour of the Shetland Isles.
Meantime the future looks very bright for the fledgling Aberdeen Club and we will warmly welcome any enthusiasts who happen to be in our area for one of our Club nights.
Winner of the Trophy for the Most Improved Player of the 1976-77 season went to Kevin Sinclaie (10) from Aberdeen. The Trophy was donated by Mr Graeme Wight, proprietor of the Melody Inn Music Shop, Culter.