District News
\Alyth
Church Morning worship on Sunday begins at 11am. The Sunday School meets in the front pews of the church. New children welcome. A crèche for under threes is available during every Sunday morning service. The Prayer Group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court Lounge at 10.30am. Choir rehearsal is every Friday at 6.45pm. New members welcome. The church website, www.alythparishchurch.org.uk, is updated weekly. All events and services are open to everyone. Family History Project The project is open in Alyth Parish Church from 2-4pm every Sunday until Remembrance. New photos always welcome, which are copied and returned. The archive contains thousands of records for baptisms, weddings, burials plus maps, newspapers etc. Admission is free. Enquiries welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch. org.uk or Facebook.
\Ballintuim
Basket Whist A basket whist will be held from 7.30pm on Friday in Ballintuim Hall. All welcome. Proceeds to hall funds.
\Bendochy
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Tom Tait and included the ordination of three new elders – John Morrison, Rosemary Patterson and David Patterson. The readings were by Margaret Davidson. For sermon details, see the Coupar Angus section.
\Blackwater
Coffee morning A Macmillan coffee morning will take place at Blackwater Hall on Friday from 10am-noon. It will include a raffle and cake and candy stall. All welcome.
\Bridge of Cally
Food Fair The second Bridge of Cally Harvest Food Fair takes place in Bridge of Cally Hall from noon-3pm on Sunday. The line-up includes preserves and chutneys, goats cheese, honey, gin, cupcakes and mead from a variety of local businesses. Entry is £5 for adults, with children free of charge.
\Burrelton
Church ‘Go in Joy’ is the Guild theme for 2016/17. Mavis Anton and Moira Ormiston, joint conveners, participated in the Guild Dedication which took place during morning worship led by Rev Stevie Thomson. Mavis read from Jeremiah ch 32 v 1-3a and v 6-15, and Luke ch 16 v 19-31. Moira led the congregation in prayer. Office-bearers on duty were Rodney Beal, Sandy Duthie and Gail MacKenzie. The organist was Lynne Mitchell and Sunday Club was led by Joy Gowrie and Alison Martin. Flowers were provided by Sheena McNaughton and teas and coffees were served by Merl Boyd. Guild The first meeting of the new session is at 7pm on Thursday in the church halls, Woodside. Rev Stevie Thomson will speak on the theme ‘Go in Joy’ All welcome. The Harvest Supper is at 7.30pm on Friday, October 14, in the church halls, Woodside. Tickets £10. Proceeds to Erskine Hospital and RNLI (Anstruther and Arbroath). All welcome. Senior Club A large number of members attended the first meeting of the season on September 22 in Cargill Burrelton Church Halls. Marie Milne welcomed everyone, including four new members. The first half of the meeting was the usual domino and whist competitions followed by afternoon tea. Home baking was donated by Fiona Galloway and Isobel Murray. Yvonne McLeod on accordion and Ewen Sutherland playing guitar were the entertainers. Marie proposed the vote of thanks. The club has the charity shop on George Street, Coupar Angus, this week. All proceeds will go towards the Christmas party and the summer coach trips. The next meeting is on Thursday, October 6 when Lynda MacFarlane will talk about Radio Tay’s Cash for Kids. There will be a members’ collection. Bowling Club Burrelton Bowling Club closed for the season on Saturday, when 23 members attended with 20 taking part in the last game of the season. The winning triple was made up of Margaret Moir, Alec Morrison and Campbell Watson and the consolation prizes went to Milly Ward, Anne Lamond and John Findlay. Tea was provided by the ladies followed by the presentation of the trophies by Milly Ward. Gents Championship - Alan Findlay, runner up - Campbell Watson. Gents Handicap - Jim Hutchison, runner up Ray Eskdale. Gents Senior Championship - Stef Elertowicz, runner up Jim Smith. Senior Open Championship - Bill Pennycook, runner up Ian Milne. Roger Smith Trophy - Bill Pennycook, runner up Ray Eskdale. Two Bowl Singles - Jim Hutchison, runner up Ian Milne. Gents Nomination Pairs - Bill Pennycook and Jim Ower. Gents Club Pairs - Jim Smith and Ian Milne. Gents Senior Pairs - Alistair Stewart and Ray Eskdale. Gents Triples - Stef Elertowicz, Bill Pennycook and Gavin Harris. Mixed Pairs - Irene Smith and Gavin Harris. McMillan Trophy - Jim Smith. Green Championship - Irene Smith. Ladies Championship - Irene Smith, runner up Marie Milne. Ladies Nomination Pairs - Irene Smith and Marie Milne. Ladies Club Pairs - June Gardiner and Marie Milne. Ladies Two Bowl Pairs - June Gardiner and Irene Smith. The last draw of the 150 Club tickets took place and the winners were John Findlay £35, Emma Urquhart £25, Hannah Soutar £15.
\Clunie
Whist Drive The annual Clunie Curling Club whist drive takes place in Clunie Hall from 7.30pm on Friday. All welcome.
\Coupar Angus
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Tom Tait and the readings were by Anne Richards, from Proverbs ch 21, v 1-9 and John ch 10, v 7-16. Rev Tait spoke on the subject of ‘The Good Shepherd’ as mentioned in St John’s Gospel. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd, I know my sheep and they know me. I am the door of the sheepfold; whoever comes in by me will be saved.” In this he was using a simple analogy that people in Palestine at that time would understand. The shepherd protects the sheep, rescues the strays, ensures entry to the fold is only through him and may even be prepared to die for his flock. In turn, the sheep have their needs met and know they are safe in his hands. Ministers and elders of the church are also shepherds in the wider sense of knowing their parishioners and being known by them. But, in this impersonal age and troubled world it’s become clear that all Christians have a role to play as a shepherd in responding to the needs of their neighbours and in spreading the ‘good news’ of the life and spiritual security that can be gained by following the teachings of Christ. In this way any ‘lost sheep’ can be returned to the safety of the flock. Ultimately, living life as a Christian comes down to good shepherding. Such work fulfils God’s expectations and is very rewarding. Austin Wilkie, organist, played Andante Poco Tranquillo (Alfred Hollins), Reflections by Percy Whitlock, The Nearness of You (Hoagy Carmichael) and Concluding Voluntary in G Major (T Pattison). Harvest Sunday is on October 2. All donations received will be sent to the foodbank distribution centre in Blairgowrie. Financial donations can be arranged by contacting Helen Pithie on 01828 627365. Autumn Fair The Abbey Church Autumn Fair takes place from 10am-2pm on Satur- day. Soup and a roll on sale from 11.30am, £2.50. Craft stalls, raffle, home baking, tombola, children’s craft activities, printing, bric-a brac and more. Entry £2 for adults, children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Trade stalls £10, charity stall and local organisations £5, contact Anne Easson on 01828 628001 or a.easson@btinternet.com for more information. Thursday Friends The next party is from 2pm on October 13 in Coupar Angus Town Hall. All welcome. Transport available. The annual charity shop runs from October 10-15. Proceeds go towards the Christmas lunch and annual May bus outing, which includes high tea. Donations of items for sale welcome. To arrange collection call Allan on 01828 628 886.
\Eassie
McGonogall Supper A McGonogall Supper will take place at Eassie Hall, on the Glamis to Newtyle road at Balkeerie, from 7pm on Saturday, October 15. Guest speakers include Dundee authors Eddie Small and Norman Watson, both of whom have a wide knowledge of infamous poet William McGonogall. In addition to poetry, other entertainment on the night includes a best dressed bunnet competition. Tickets are £15 and on sale at Newtyle Post Office and the Pot and Pantry in Meigle. For more information call Jane on 01307 840313 or Liz on 01828 640027.
\Kettins
Big Sing Kettins Parish Church will host a Big Sing, featuring the talented members of Meigle Musicality from 11am on Sunday. A choir and the children of the congregation will also perform as part of the ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ theme. The singing will be followed by lunch. All proceeds will go towards Guild projects and the new Kettins Parish Hall fund. All welcome. Coffee morning A coffee morning will take place on Saturday, November 12, in Kettins Church Hall with the usual stalls – cake and candy, tombola, raffle and produce – in aid of the Renal Unit at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. There will also be a private table featuring celebration cakes. Donations for the stalls can be arranged by contacting Margaret Johnstone on 01828 628353.
\Kinclaven
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts and the organist was Janet Coyle, who also read from Psalms 24 and Matthew ch 3, v 13-17. Family and friends of Jake and Rose French were welcomed and witnessed the baptism of their daughter, Alexi Rose French. The family live in Switzerland, but Alexi’s grandparents live in Murthly. The Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held on October 9. Donations of dry food in aid of the CATH kitchen in Perth would be appreciated. The service will also include the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
\Kirkmichael
Blythswood Shoeboxes ‘Clicking Needles’ have been selling knitted items over the year to help cover the transportation costs for filled shoeboxes, which is £2.50 per box. Items for donation should be left at the Session House or Kirkmichael Village Shop.