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  1. Anna Ryan15 November 2018 at 03:28

    Our next gig is at The Steading, Hillend, on November 30th, participating in a fundraiser for Alzheimer Scotland. Following this we will be playing at Waverley Mall on December 1st, Saturday, at 12 noon until 1.30pm, in support of Health in Mind.

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