PICTURES: Crowds inspired by 30 local groups at first Aberlour Community Day

By Lewis McBlane

Published: 09:50, 29 March 2024

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THE first-ever Aberlour Community Day last weekend showcased the amazing work of groups based in and around the village.

Pamela Winchester, chairperson of the Aberlour Community Association, speaks to members of the public about what's happening in the village & how to get involved.

Held at the Fleming Hall on Sunday, March 24, more than 150 people flocked to the event.

In total, 30 groups were represented at the open day which was hosted by the Aberlour Community Association (ACA).

Highland Youth Theatre made their debut in Aberlour. As of 16 April, they will be bringing Youth Theatre to Speyside and running classes in Aberlour.

The organisations included youth and school clubs, environmental and gardening projects, groups supporting the community’s elderly, religious organisations and sports clubs.

Organiser Vince Stuart of the Aberlour Community Association stands ready to welcome community members into the Fleming Hall.

Tea and coffee were on offer at the event, and visitors were welcomed to the hall by a floral arch by Speyside firm Beautiful Balloons and Blooms.

The Aberlour Tennis Club shared information about how to get involved.

An ACA spokesperson said: “A huge thank you to everyone that made the inaugural Aberlour Community Day a huge success.

Reverend Andrew Kimmitt (left) represented the Aberlour Parish Church at the event.

“To the organisations that took time out of their weekends to showcase their work in the village, to the organisers that set up, cleaned up, and served teas and coffees; to the great residents of Aberlour that showed up, we are so grateful for you.