GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FOR ANNUAL WHISKY SALE

More than 370 lots of whisky and whisky memorabilia will go under the hammer at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie next weekend.

The event on Saturday, December 08, is being held by Thainstone Specialist Auctions (TSA) and will include a wide variety of whiskies – including miniatures – representing most of Scotland’s distilleries.

Bidders will also be able to take part in the auction online thanks to the innovative eBid @ live auction remote bidding system. New users should register at least 48 hours in advance by visiting www.goanm.co.uk or calling Alan Donald on (01467) 623770.

Commenting on the forthcoming sale, TSA general manager Grant Rogerson said: “This annual sale of whisky and whisky memorabilia is one of the key dates in our busy sales calendar and we look forward to offering a great selection of lots. The event regularly attracts a good turnout of enthusiasts, and this sale is set to be no exception.”

Viewing takes place from 9am on Saturday, December 8th and the sale will start at 11am.

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STRIKING BRONZE FIGURINE ATTRACTS TOP PRICE

A unique bronze figure by a 19th Century French sculptor fetched a top price of £1100 at Thainstone Specialist Auction’s (TSA) latest antique sale this week.

The bronze figurine, Hound with Pheasant, signed by Paul Edouard Delebrierre (1829-1912) - a member of The Animalier School, Paris – was just one of the notable items at the quarterly antique sale held within the Exchange at the Thainstone Centre.

Speaking after the sale Thainstone Specialist Auctions auctioneer Scott Naismith said he was delighted with the way the sale went.

“The event was very successful and attracted a lot of interest. The bronze figure was valued at £800-£1200, so we were very pleased with the price it went for. Another item which fetched a good price was a beautiful Victorian table which went for £800, and a set of dining room chairs which fetched £480.”

Other leading prices included £320 for a fine carved oak chair, £320 for an oak-cased wall clock by James Hardy, Aberdeen, £420 for a walnut-cased Vienna wall clock with single weight and £260 for a gilt framed oil painting entitled “Harbour Scene”.

TSA is now preparing for its next event, a whisky and whisky memorabilia sale at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Saturday, December 08.

The event will include a wide variety of whiskies representing most of Scotland’s distilleries. In addition will be numerous lots of memorabilia including jugs and collections of miniatures.

For more information about the forthcoming sale contact TSA on 01467 623771.

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SPARKLING WEEKEND FOR THAINSTONE CENTRE

It was a busy start to the month at Thainstone centre, Inverurie as the venue played host to a colourful fireworks display and Christmas craft fair last weekend.

The bumper Crafters Christmas Cracker, which featured over 80 stalls, attracted the crowds to the centre’s Thainstone EXCHANGE as people searched for early festive gifts for friends and family.

Meanwhile the Inverurie Round Table bonfire and fireworks display wowed the crowds as thousands of spectators braved the chilly evening to see the colourful display which raised more than £3000 for charities in the area.

Inverurie Round Table’s Iain Troup said: “It was a great turnout; around 8,000 people came on the evening to see the display. Feedback has been extremely positive and we are already looking ahead to next year’s event.”

Laura Poppe, Thainstone Centre events manager added: “It really was a fantastic weekend with lots going on in the Thainstone Centre. Both the Crafters Christmas Cracker and the round table bonfire and fireworks attracted large numbers of people, making it a tremendous start to the festive season.”

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NOVEMBER TO START WITH SPARKLING WEEKEND

Plans are hotting up for a busy start to November at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.

On Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd, the Centre’s Thainstone EXCHANGE venue will host the Crafters Christmas Cracker featuring 80 stalls selling top quality crafts. The event will open from 3pm to 9pm on the Friday and from 10am until 5pm on the Saturday.

Also taking place on Saturday, November 3rd is Inverurie Round Table’s bonfire and fireworks display. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks will begin at 7pm.

A parking charge of £5 per car will apply and money raised from this and the sale of novelties on the night will go towards next year’s event, with any surplus to be distributed among local charities by the Round Table.

Large crowds are anticipated, and visitors are urged to arrive in plenty of time and to co-operate with the traffic management system that will be in place on the night. This will be managed by Grampian Police officers, special constables and traffic wardens.

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