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Tuesday Notice no 6 Autumn 2009
8 October 2009 in Tuesday Notice
The Management Group holds a weekly ‘surgery’ at 2pm on a Tuesday. Parents who would like to arrange a meeting with one or more members of Management should make an appointment in advance via the office.
THE HARVEST FESTIVAL will be on Wednesday 9.30am in stead of Thursday as previous announced.
DANCE WORKSHOP/PARTY with Walter, Twyla and Celina Dill in the School Hallon Wednesday, 7th October, 6.30 – 8.30pm. No dance experience necessary, just a willingness to have a good time! The Dills will show you dances from around the world. Singles, couples, families and all ages welcome, £5 per adult, £3 for the under-18s. Check out the website at www.everyonecandance.com.
THE PARENTS’ CHOIR will re-start on Tuesday 13th of October at 7.30 – 8.30pm in Class 1. We shall be working on Beethoven’s Mass in C among other pieces. Please just turn up or contact Mute on 337 3410 (office) am.
JUMBLE SALE – CLASS 8 JUMBLE SALE - Sat 10th October at 10.30 am – 1.00pm
Class 8 welcomes any donations for the Jumble Sale. Books you’ll never read again, old records & CD, Videos that you have got tired of watching…., toys, clothes, shoes & handbags, Bric a Brac and some small furniture etc. Please bring any donations to the school on Friday 9th October. Large items/ quantities can be collected.
We also need helpers on the Friday evening for sorting jumble and set up and on the day itself for selling at the stalls. If you have some spare time and could offer a couple of hours please phone Chris Lord on 01620 825 205.
Dear All – Your PTA is holding its Annual General Meeting tonight at 8pm in the Eurythmy Room. All welcome! This is your chance to vote for the committee, maybe even have a stab at it yourself if you’re feeling brave! Also, if you have any burning issues, or some thoughts that you would like to share, come along and discuss them in a friendly setting (with biscuits). See you there.
Edinburgh and Midlothian Schools Swimming Championships 2009
If you have a child aged 12/13 years (born 1996/1997) or older and are interested in swimming for the school then please contact Vivienne Mackay on 476 1013 to find out more. This year the heats will take place at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre from 1.0pm on Sunday 15 November 2009.
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT GROUP now meets on Wednesdays from 9 – 10.30am, beginning 16th Sept.
Please note: The School does not necessarily endorse or warrant the following information relating to activities or articles for sale. All notices for inclusion should be signed and dated and handed into the office, with appropriate payment, before 10.30am the preceding Friday. £2.00 for school ads, £3.00 out with.
AUTUMN ECHOES. On Friday 9th October, Pishwanton Wood, Longyester near Gifford hosts a Musical evening. The Skampa-Rezek Duo will perform works from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Dvorak and Martinu on the cello and piano.
At 5pm – 6.30pm. Refreshments available. Suggested donation adult £8 children free. For further information tell: 01620 810 891 or 01620 810 259. All welcome.
ANTHROPOSOPHICAL STUDY GROUP. My name is Evan and I am a first year student of the Steiner-Waldorf Kindergarten Diploma. I’m looking for people interested in taking part in an anthroposophical study group. It would hopefully meet on a weekly basis in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Please contact 0131 467 3006.
FORM CREATING FORCE – Crystals, Polarization and light with Malin Starrett, D. Phil. Sunday 11th October
A one day event with many beautiful experiments to explore the mysterious world of crystals and light. Suitable for anyone interested in crystals. Sunday 11th October, 10am to 3.30pm at Columcille Centre, 2 New Battle Terrace, cost £25. For booking contact Terry Mullen on 0131 447 9571
FRIDAY MARKET 16TH OCTOBER - Unique handmade felt items for sale. Come and find something Autumnal to add to your seasonal native table. All items hand dyes and crafted. Orders, requests and commissions always welcome! Carey Brett.
‘NEWTON CLOTHING ALTERATIONS’ would like to thank everyone supporting the stall at the Friday Market.
The stall will not be at the market on 9th October but will be there again the following week. Nicola Newton will be taking the stall over from Carine and continuing the good work. Please continue to bring your mending and alteration needs to us every Friday. Nicola Newton 01506 870 145.
FOR SALE – VW Golf £2000. 1.6lt SE year 2000, tax + MOT Jan 31st 2010, 116.000 miles, manual, petrol, power steering, 5 door, alarm, air con, CD/tape player, electric windows + mirrors, centre arm rest front and back, central locking and height adjustable front seats, 4 new tyres + battery. Needs a little TLC, lovely and clean in and out, no accident. If interested contact Carine/Nicola Newton 01506 870 145.
NEW BOOK - Janis Mackay, who is from Edinburgh and used to teach speech and drama on the teacher training course at the school, is the winner of this year’s Kelpie Prize. Her prize winning novel – ‘Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest,’ published by Floris Books is out on 22nd October price £5.99. It tells the story of a boy, half human, half selkie, and his underwater adventures to save his seal family. For children aged 8 – 12.
VIOLIN LESSONS available in school. If you are interested please contact Songsue Williams on 0131 337 5102 or email sonsueoh@hotmail.com
FOR SALE - W reg, Renault Cleo, v.g.c. Call 01875 320 791.
SPARKLE & SHINE DOMESTIC CLEANING. One-off cleans, students flats. Mobile 075 45 52 6579. (there was a mistake in this number last week.)
ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEG – Thinking about a local organic fruit + veg box? Oxenfoord Organics can deliver a box of your choice to your doorstep. Contact us at our stall at the Friday Market, visit our website oxenfoordorganics.com or give us a call on 01875 320 359.
NEED HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Joinery & maintenance - kitchens, bookcases, repairs, doors, flat pack, windows, renovations, traditional and bespoke. Call Dorian or Andrew for a quote 07834315138