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Page | 10 GRANTOWN YMCA COMMUNITY CENTRE The last few weeks have seen some very exciting developments here at the Grantown YMCA Community Centre. With grateful thanks to AW Laing Ltd and Alliance Timber Preservation, our major roof repairs have been completed! This now means that our main hall upstairs is once again safely open for business. The roof had dropped to such an extent that it took a mighty 18 tonnes of jack power to repair! Whilst the hall is still without heating, we are delighted that we are able to open up the space for use again. We are currently awaiting quotes for heating and will hopefully have more news for you in the next edition of the Grantown Times. More good news is that three pupils from Grantown Grammar School were successful on our behalf in the annual Youth and Philanthropy Initiative competition. Bidding against other groups of young people, S2 pupils Morven Rose, Molly Crozier and Adam Woods were awarded the prize of £3,000 for their chosen charity. The £3,000 will be used towards re-varnishing and lining the floor in the main hall. We are extremely grateful to the youngsters, Grantown Grammar and the YPI Scotland fund for this much needed sum. The Centre is also in receipt of £3,004.66 from the Grantown Co-operative. This money has been raised by the Members 1% donations ? yes, that means YOU! So, thank you very, very much. The money has been raised to insulate the walls in the Youth Area which is going to be a huge draw for the youngsters. With three busy youth clubs in place already, we are certain that this will benefit many of our young people in the years to come. We are also fortunate enough to have been selected for the Co-operative?s Membership fund again, alongside the Friends of Grantown Primary. Funds raised during this 6 month period will be used to renovate our Games Room (the Old Snooker Room as many of you will know it). This is one of our more popular spaces and is ready for a new lease of life. With the Youth Clubs growing, and many other user groups, including the Girl Guides, The Thursday Club, Cosy Play and Muay Thai classes, it will be great to see this space refreshed and more user friendly for all. The Board of Management would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support and to remind everyone that this is YOUR Community Centre, and is open for and accessible to everyone. There are many ways you can help out, whether it be attending our Community Cafe (open every Friday between 10 and 2), our SUMMER 2017 EDITION monthly Pancake Brunches (1st Saturday of every month), or our fundraising events such as Quiz Nights and Table Top Fairs. If you?d like to be more involved, you could become one of our Volunteer Helpers at any of these and other events. We are also looking for adult helpers for our Baby Group which meets on a Thursday afternoon. The Board is also hoping for renewed Community support. It would be particularly beneficial if we could welcome some younger members such as parents of young children and indeed, some over 16s to represent their peers. We are determined to move forward and we truly believe that with the right people on our Board, we can make the right decisions and build a brighter future. Should you be interested in helping out, please contact us on 872262 or by emailing: grantowncommunitycentre@gmail.com THE GRANTOWN TIMES - Grant own on Spey Vicinit y Newslet t er
MUSEUM ENTRY It?s all about one man, this summer at the Museum. Richard Waitt. Heard of him? I have now, but if you are not familiar I don?t blame you. Yet he?s someone that is becoming more and more recognised in the Art World ? despite being dead for nearly 300 years! His most famous picture ?The Piper to the Laird of Grant?is now iconic ? A Highland piper in red plaid playing in front of Castle Grant, his ?Stand Fast?banner flying in the breeze. It hangs in the National Museum of Scotland as an archetype of Highland culture. But the piper?s original partner painting is a lot less well known; The Lairds Champion -Alistair Grant Mor. ?Big Alistair?was in charge of floating the Laird?s timber down the Spey; probably one of the best oarsman of his time, he was nicknamed Alistair nan Curach (a curach being a wee animal skinned boat similar to a coracle). Waitt depicts him as a warrior champion with targe, sword and rifle (on the front page). Both pictures have had a big impact on Scottish art and Highland identity. But it wasn?t until recently that people started to see Richard Waitt as an important figure in Scottish Art History and we have the Grants of Grantown to thank for it. Particularly, Brigadier General Alexander Grant of Grant (the big Chief) who first asked Waitt to come to the castle and paint for him. Twenty years later he was finishing the last of what is now recognised as the biggest ever single commission of family portraits in 18th century Europe. He painted over thirty portraits; not only the Laird?s family and important nobles but also his servants, bards and ministers, which is partly what makes Waitt so interesting - he gave us a snapshot of real life, 300 years ago. Needless to say we are pretty excited here at the Museum to be able to show you what will be the first ever public exhibition solely dedicated to Richard Waitt. We?ll be hosting a great many events and activities to celebrate, including art workshops, concerts, a family fun day, a conference (for those of you who thirst for knowledge) and an antique valuation day hosted by our exhibition sponsors Bonhams. If you haven?t been in the Museum for a while (or ever!) this summer is definitely the time to visit? ? ?I, Richard Waitt, Picture Drawer: Portraits of a Highland Clan (1713-1733) This special exhibition explores the turbulent and intriguing world of a Highland clan at the Page | 11 time of the Jacobites. Waitt?s portraits of the people of Castle Grant hang in Scotland?s most prestigious national galleries and properties. The exhibition brings this unique collection home to Grantown for the first time. Discover the compelling stories of a powerful Scottish family and the artist who painted them. 22nd July ? 31st October 2017 This exhibition is sponsored by: Bonhams grant ownt imes@gmail.com
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