Forfar Dispatch - Lifestyle Feed

Letham bridge results

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:48 GMT

The Letham Bridge Club results for Wednesday, May 15 were as follows:

All fired up for Oathlaw Pottery’s exhibition

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:15 GMT

Maggie and Ian Kinnear of Oathlaw Pottery and Gallery, on the outskirts of Forfar, are making final preparation for their summer exhibition.

iPad course for beginners

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:28 GMT

Angus libraries are offering a free beginners’ course to learn the basics of using an iPad.

Rehearsals begin for TSO concert

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:04:01 GMT

Rehearsals have started for Tayside Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert which takes place in the Reid Hall, Forfar on Saturday, June 22.

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Review: Murders & Misdeeds

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:50:48 GMT

In Murders and Misdeeds: Angus and Dundee 1765-1900, author Forbes Inglis continues his explorations of the darker past of the local area.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Plant sale in aid of Wellbank show

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:07:12 GMT

The Wellbank Flower and Craft Society are holding a plant sale in Wellbank Village Hall on Sunday, May 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m..

Classical treat at Ruthven Festival

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:13:45 GMT

WITH THE publication of the programme for next month’s Ruthven Music Festival, it appears local classical music fans are in for a treat over the weekend of June 7 to 9.

Airing dirty laundry

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:11:14 GMT

FOLLOWING two previous sell-out tours of the UK and the release of his debut stand-up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live, the man himself will perform at the Caird Hall, Dundee on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 p.m.

Johnny’s Dundee debut as Elvis

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:06:37 GMT

THE WHITEHALL Theatre in Dundee is set to be ‘All Shook Up’ when World Cup Champion Tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis, rolls into town with ‘The Absolute Elvis Show’.

Artists in residence

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:03:42 GMT

HOSPITALFIELD Arts has announced details of its summer residency programme for 2013.

Polish artwork

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:01:33 GMT

THE STRONG connections between Scottish and Polish cultures is being celebrated at an art exhibition which will run this month at Kinblethmont Gallery, near Arbroath.

Combined set from folk club favourites

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:02 GMT

THE COALTOWN Daisies and Gary Anderson will be the guests at the Montrose Folk Club in the Links Hotel, Montrose this Friday.

Artists open studios

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:49:27 GMT

THE COUNTDOWN is on in earnest for the third Angus Open Studios event, which runs from Thursday, May 23, to Monday, May 27.

Poet John Clarke

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:45:23 GMT

ONE OF Britain’s best loved and most important poets and performers is set to perform at the Gardyne Theatre on Sunday, May 19, at 7.30 p.m.

Worldwide walk for local ladies in Kirriemuir

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:24:07 GMT

A group of ladies from local Woman’s Rural Institutes (WRI) have taken part in an annual worldwide event to promote their cause.

Dickens’ classic to end season

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:12:01 GMT

Following their success at the recent SCDA festival, members of Forfar Dramatic Society turn their attention to their final production of the season when they present Charles Dicken’s classic, David Copperfield, in Club One next week.