Wednesday afternoon was also the day for the Southern Gospel Hymn Sing. We were very happy to welcome both Kathy Chiavola and Vanessa Batts to sing for us and also for ourselves to take part. Kathy is a well known bluegrass singer from Nashville and is currently on a European tour. Vanessa, who also lives in the Nashville area, had a link to the people of Golspie without even knowing it. She studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and during that time met Jennifer Stewart of Fountain Road.

The afternoon was very well received by both singers and listeners and thanks too must go to the guys who made up Kathy's band.