December – February Church Magazine
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Dec-Feb Church Magazine
Arbroath Art Society
As of October this year the Art Society has made its home in the Old and Abbey Church 
Hall. The meetings are held on the first Friday of the month with a break in the summer and in January. At these meetings guests give demonstrations of different art techniques and media or deliver illustrated talks on some aspect of art history. Time is also allowed for members to socialise and enjoy a cup of tea before they head home. In addition three indoor and one outdoor art workshops are held per session when members get practical advice and guidance from a guest tutor. The group pays regular visits to the Pittenweem Arts Festival and has, in recent years, added the Pot Fest and the McManus Galleries to the list of ‘things to do’. Most members paint but it is not an essential qualification for membership. The main aim is to encourage interest, participation and enjoyment of art in the Arbroath community. With that in mind, the Art Society extends a warm welcome to anyone in the Old & Abbey congregation to come to a meeting, either as an occasional guest or as a prospective member. Keep an eye on the Community noticeboard for details of meetings and activities.
Top Honour for Air Cadet
Our own Kistie Cunningham of 2422 Squadron ATC has been awarded the Andrew Sash as the best female cadet in Scotland and Northern Ireland. This follows on from a previous award when she was named as one of the Lord Lieutenant’s cadets, another highly regarded achievement.
Kirstie has passed both the independent parachute and solo flying courses and plays netball at both Wing and Regional level for RAF Cosford. She hopes one day to become an officer in the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Within the Old & Abbey, Kirstie is a Youth Group leader and she was part of the Habitat for Humanity group that went to South Africa to build homes for AIDS/HIV orphans. Locally, Kirstie coaches the Hayshead Primary School netball team. Kirstie is currently working as a carer at Tarriebank Care Home.