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Members from the Lucknow Sheep, Dairy and Beef 4H clubs take time at the Lucknow Fall Fair to show their appreciation to Fred
Durnin, Director and Al Scott, Manager of the Lucknow Co-op. The Co-op helped fix the roof of the Animal shelter the clubs use for
showing from their proceeds from their Annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 7
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The Lucknow Kinsmen Club donated $2488.03 this summer to
the Lucknow Recreation Dept to help replenish their supplies
for youth and adult programming. L -R: Jordan Andrew, and
his daughter Ruby Andrew recently made the donation to
Mark Hackett - Rec Dept Manager.
The Pleats to showcase eclectic sound at Kingsbridge Centre concert Oct. 1
The Pleats, a lively and
entertaining quartet featur-
ing homegrown singing tal-
ent and multiple instru-
ments, will perform at the
Kingsbridge Centre on Octo-
ber 1. The adaptive ensem-
ble plays everything from
Gospel to Modern style,
Bluegrass to Celtic classics
and will be treating the audi-
ence to an eclectic set of cov-
ers, along with old Scottish
and Irish tunes.
The band—made up of
Brenda Manderson on
vocals, piano, ukulele, and
guitar; Nicole Reid on vocals,
violin, and guitar; Nick Reid
on Great Highland bagpipes;
and Laurie Dalton on vocals
and bass guitar—was formed
about six years ago when the
musical chemistry among
the group became clear.
"It was by accident really,"
said Dalton. "Nick and I
knew each other from play-
ing in the Lucknow Pipe
Band. I knew Brenda from
previous singing work, and
Nicole just fit in beautifully."
The Pleats, named by
Nick's mother "for the hand-
some pleats in Nick's kilt,"
will take the stage at the
Kingsbridge Centre, previ-
ously St. Joseph's Church on
Highway 21, at 8 p.m.
Entry is by donation and
doors will open at 7 p.m. and
refreshments will be
available.
The collaboration was
organic and immediate,
adds Dalton. "It was the
instant rapport, the vocal
harmony and the multi -
instrument ability:'
All long-time music lovers
and makers, the group not
only boasts an impressive
harmonic repertoire but all
members also have roots in
the Kincardine area.
Nick Reid, an operator for
Bruce Power, has been pip-
ing since he was a young
man for the Kincardine Pipe
Band. Nicole Reid, who
works as a Registered Mas-
sage therapist, started play-
ing violin as a youngster, and
currently sings with the
Lighthouse Swing Band.
The Reids live south of
Kincardine with their young
son. Piano aficionado, Man-
derson, is music director for
the Port Elgin United Church
and has a broad background
of accompanying singers,
along with experience in
music direction for the Har-
riston Little Theatre. Man-
derson is originally from
Harriston, but now lives in
Lorne Beach.
Dalton has been involved
with bass guitar since she
was 15 years old and joined
Boyd's Orchestra, and was
playing piano years before
that. Now living and farming
with her husband in Kings-
bridge, Dalton is active in
her community and lends
her musical talent to the St.
Joseph's Kingsbridge Com-
munity choir.
Inspiration for the group,
says Dalton, is the ability to
try new things.
"Having Nick play the
Great pipes while we sing or
play along, or trying the
golden oldies or even things
that have a new twist."
So far The Pleats have
been performing mainly in
the Kincardine area.
"We started out as enter-
tainment for the Robbie
Burns Evening hosted by the
Kincardine Pipe Band," Dal-
ton said, adding that playing
in Kingsbridge is important
to the group, and not just
because it's close to home.
"It is a chance to broaden
our horizon. We are
delighted to bring our sound
to the area and hope to fur-
ther our bookings."
With over 50 songs in their
diverse collection, Dalton
says they decide what to
bring to the audience based
on an instinctive approach.
"We just pick out what
makes us happy and what
we think will suit the
listeners."
Dalton admits it can be
difficult finding time to
rehearse.
"Shift work, a new baby,
and multitasking all make it
a challenge," she said.
The Pleats are working on
writing original material, she
says, but that the creative
process can also be chal-
lenging. "Learning to write
your own material is more
difficult than I thought:'
The greatest reward that
comes with playing in the
Pleats for Dalton is audi-
ence engagement and
reaching the group's
potential.
"Providing an entertaining
event for the listeners, and
watching as they sing along
and get involved in the show
is rewarding. Also knowing
we are doing our very best
for each other and the
crowd:'
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The Pleats
The Pleats, made up of Brenda Manderson, Laurie Dalton, Nick
Reid, and Nicole Reid, will perform at the Kingsbridge Center on
Oct. 1, 2016.
Sunday October 2, 1 PM to 4 PM
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