Next two gigs!!

Our next performance will be on Friday 30th November
 at The Steading, Hillend  (fundraising event in support of Alzheimer Scotland)

Following this, we will be appearing at Waverley Mall, Princes Street,
at 12-1.30pm on Saturday 1st December
(fundraiser for Health in Mind)

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