Meet the Team

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Meet the Team

The people behind The Birks Cinema

Meet the dedicated team of people who make what we do possible.

A friendly team at the heart of the cinema

From programming and events to front-of-house and food service, every member of the team helps make The Birks Cinema a welcoming place to watch films, meet others, and enjoy something a little special in Aberfeldy.

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Alison Cocker-Tough

Finance Manager

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Fiona MacEwan

Programme and Community Development Manager

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Dana Hunter

Front of House Manager

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Lilla Valter

Marketing Manager

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Jo Spence

Creative Learning and Education Officer

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Patty Havey

Cinema Manager and Film Programmer

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Penny Baldwin

Cafe Duty Manager

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William MacNaughton

Operations/Cafe Assistant

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Karen McGregor

Cafe Assistant

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Amanda Anderson

Head Cleaner

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Joe Bennett

Cleaner

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Sam Stevens

Cafe Assistant

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Eunicia Davidson

Cook

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Ella Vance

Cafe Assistant and Operations Assistant

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Beth Marshall

Cafe Assistant

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Ruairidh Campbell

Cafe Assistant

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Buna Soqeta

Finance Assistant

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Peter O'Neill

Cafe Assistant

“We want every visit to The Birks Cinema to feel welcoming, memorable, and full of personality.”

Trustees

The Trustees of the Board are a group of volunteers who direct the high-level strategy and goals of the Birks Cinema.

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Shonaig Macpherson

Chair

2023 - Present

An experienced leader in the private, public and third sectors with a strong focus on strategy, change management and governance, in culture, heritage and education.

Favourite Film: Ratcatcher 

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Muriel Dunbar

Former Chair

2011 - 2013, 2023 - present

I help with fundraising for the cinema, especially from trusts and foundations. This draws on my many years of experience preparing bids for competitive funding from bilateral and multilateral institutions which provide aid to developing countries. Having been involved with the cinema since 2009, I also bring some knowledge of the history of its refurbishment and revival.

Favourite film: Easy Rider

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John Kirkland

2023 - Present

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Ian Henderson

2023 - Present

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Paul Newman

2023 - Present

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Calum McDiarmid

2025 - Present

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Grahame Walker

2025 - Present

An experienced financial services executive with a career spanning 40 years. In
addition to finance roles, Grahame is a trustee of an education charity and a Chair of an advisory board for a charitable foundation.

Favourite Film: Angel-A

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