It's a cracker! Celebrate the festive season in style at Kilmardinny House

Date: 
Monday, 16 October, 2017

People are being invited to book now to celebrate Christmas in style at historic Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

The A-listed building - which was recently rejuvenated and extended - is hosting a series of festive lunches in December.

Christmas lunches will be served on Thursdays and Fridays - 7/8 December, 14/15 and 21/22 - with plans for live music beforehand.

The luxury menu includes starters, main courses, desserts and deep-filled mince pies - as well as classic Christmas crackers.

The lunches are being organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and specialist caterers Elior.

Tickets cost £14.95 per person and places are limited. For more information and to book, e-mail chloe.halliday@elior.co.uk or call 0141 777 3090/3096.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of the Council's Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said, "Christmas lunches are now available to book at Kilmardinny - providing people with an opportunity to enjoy first-class festive fare, as well as the chance to see the newly-improved facility at first hand.

"There are also plans to provide a platform for talented young musicians from the local area to perform ahead of the lunches."

Sandy Marshall, Chair of EDLC Trust, said, "The Christmas lunches are a great idea and I know they will be popular. It's important for Kilmardinny's ongoing sustainability and vitality that we cater for a range of uses - from commercial events to arts and cultural bookings."

Kilmardinny House has been rejuvenated by a £2.73m programme of works - delivered by East Dunbartonshire Council in conjunction with the Trust and development partner hub West Scotland (hWS) with Clark Contracts.

Lunches will be served in the new garden pavilion extension - which provides a modern, flexible space able to accommodate a range of activities, including performances, exhibitions, conferences and weddings.

The main house offers a range of rooms and studios for use by local arts and community groups, as well as individuals, companies and organisations.

For information on bookings, e-mail edlct.bookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or call 0141 777 3143. Further details on Kilmardinny House can also be found on the Trust website - www.edlc.co.uk

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