Red Hot Chilli Pipers to play Big Shindig in Drymen

Jan 18 2013 by Kaiya Marjoribanks, Stirling Observer

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Gary Hollywood are set to headline a special evening in memory of a young Balfron woman.

The Big Shindig 2013 is being held in The Winnock Hotel in Drymen on Saturday , February 16.

The first Big Shindig was held there last year, just a day before Lisa Morrison – a former employee of the hotel – lost her battle with cervical cancer aged just 34 years.

Friends and family of Lisa say they believe she clung to life until she knew The Big Shindig - which she had originally planned to attend herself – was over.

The first event, organised by Lisa’s friend Elizabeth Emmerson, raised more than £13,000 for the Maggie’s Centre at Gartnavel, a cause close to the hearts of Lisa and her family, and it will also be the beneficiary this year.

A handful of tickets are still available for the Big Shindig, price £50 per person including a drinks reception, three-course meal, goodie bag and a night of entertainment.

Elizabeth can be contacted by email at: elizabethemmerson@live.co.uk or telephone 07825056389 to book tickets, for more information, to offer auction prizes, or if anyone would like to offer any help to video the evening.