Duck Race 2011 Results

The 2011 Duck Race and BBQ was held on a very wet Sunday afternoon at the end of June, and 80 little ducks raced down the Keir Burn 10 times to find winners in all the categories.  Unfortunately, 35 ducks raced past the winning line and were last seen heading for the North Sea.   The duck catchers above had an impossible task as the raging waters kept getting deeper as the rain kept on falling.  However, there was a good crowd of supporters to cheer the races and great fun was had by all.

The magnificent sum of over £600 was raised for funds for the Sunshine and Hot Chocolate Clubs and thanks must go to all who helped with the organization and to all who sponsored a duck or two.  A list of prize winners is on the Church notice board and in the Braco shop.

Scottish Evening

There is to be a Scottish Evening in Braco Village Hall on Friday 13th November 2009 at 7.30 p.m.Please come along and hear the lovely Lilting Lassies from Dunblane, try some ceilidh dancing to Wired to the Moon and be entertained by our church’s own Scottish Country Dance Group and Singing Group.  Refreshments will be served and there will be the usual Raffle.Tickets cost £6 for adults and £3 for children under 16.  These are available from the Village Shop, Charles Robertson and Sue Crorie.

The Great Knaik Duck Race

On Sunday 26th July, 2009, the Great Knaik Duck Race will take place on the River Knaik behind the new Cemetry, starting at 2.00 pm.  There will be races for children by age group and for adults.  All you need to do is sponsor a duck and see how it survives.  Forms will be available at the Sunshine Club, at the Church and hopefully at the Braco Show.  So sign up before the big day to avoid disappointment.  It only costs one pound to sponsor a duck, proceeds to Church funds.

There will be a BBQ in the Church Garden at 1.00pm, or bring your own picnic - soft drinks, teas and coffees will be available.

Sponsored Walk Form

Sponsored Walk Form

ARDOCH SUNDAY FUNDAY - 31st May 2009

Sunday Funday Sponsored WalkSunday Funday Sponsored WalkThe annual Church ‘Fun Day’ will be held on Sunday 31^st May 2009 at the Church hall and garden with all the usual events - bouncy castle, BBQ, stalls, teas with delicious scones etc - but also a sponsored walk to Braco Castle.  The distance is around about a 3 mile roundtrip, starting from the Village Hall at 12 noon, so come along Grans, Grandads, Mums, Dads and children get your sponsorship forms, put on your walking boots and let’s raise some cash for the Church funds.

Sponsorship forms can be collected from the Church, Bob Robertson or the village shop, or print it off from below.

Special Raffles

Gleneagles Hotel has donated 2 fantastic vouchers for us to raffle in aid of Church funds. The tickets will cost £1 and the draw will take place at the annual Church Fun Day on Sunday 31^st May 2009.

VOUCHER 1        An Introductory lesson for 2 people with the Gundog School at Gleneagles

VOUCHER 2       A Falconry lesson for 2 people with the British School of Falconry at Gleneagles

Raffle tickets available from Village Shop, Bob Robertson or any Fundraising Team Member.

Piggerybrae Concert

The Piggerybrae Band came to Braco Village Hall on Friday 7th November and the audience enjoyed a wonderful evening of Scottish songs, humour and banter.
Piggerybrae are guys from Cambuslang near Glasgow in Scotland who love their music and their roots. They all sing in their spare time, performing at many charitable events, churches, rotary etc.  They like to give a Scottish folk flavour to their concerts.

The lads agreed to lay on an evening of Glesca entertainment to help raise funds for our local church.  It certainly was a very successful event.