District News
Kirkmichael resident Andrew Duncan was given two hand-made wooden chairs by Provost Liz Grant at a surprise presentation during a meeting of the 1st Strathardle Brownies. Andrew was presented with the chairs to thank him
\Alyth
Church Communion was celebrated twice on Sunday and was followed by an evening service of thanksgiving. All services were conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday this week morning worship will begin at 11am in Airlie Street Hall while the church is undergoing maintenance. During term time the Sunday school welcomes children to the front pews of the church each Sunday morning. A creche 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 at www.alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly. Family History Project Alyth Family History Project is closed until Easter Sunday. Enquiries are welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or via Facebook. Pipe pand Alyth and District Pipe Band practice on Wednesday evenings from 6pm in Alyth Town Hall. For more information contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312 or email elaine@alythpipeband.org
\Bendochy
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by the Rev Andy Graham and the readings, by Robert Cormack, were Psalm 32, Matthew ch 4, v 1-11. For sermon details see the Coupar Angus section. The Sunday service at Bendochy this week is from 10am to10.45am.
\Blackwater
Hall committee A quiz night will be held in Blackwater Hall on Friday, March 17. The fun starts at 7.30pm. Teams of four, entry is £2.50 per person. There will be a raffle and a licensed bar.
\Burrelton
Bowling club Burrelton Bowling Club will hold its annual bingo tea in Burrelton Village Hall on Friday, March 24. Eyes down at 7.30pm. for his 30 years’service on the Kirkmichael Village Hall committee. Provost Grant thanked Andrew on behalf of the committee and added her personal gratitude to him for the support he has given to her over many years.
Church Morning worship was led by the Rev Stevie Thomson with readings by Jean MacDiarmid from Genesis ch 7 v 15-17 and ch 3 v 1-7, the disobedience of man, and from the Gospel of Matthew ch 4 v 1-11, the temptation of Jesus. Office-bearers on duty were Susan Christie, Russell Martin and Ruth McLean. Sunday Club was led by Caroline MaKay. The organist was Lynne Mitchell and flowers were provided by Caroline McKay. Refreshments were served by Moira and Hugh Ormiston. Communion will be celebrated during morning worship on Sunday, March 12. There will be a retiring collection for Erskine Hospital. Guild Ann Whittaker told members about the training and functions of hearing dogs. Devotions were led by Margaret Linley, who also gave the vote of thanks. Praise was accompanied by Moira Ormiston and the hostess was Gail MacKenzie. The next meeting is the AGM on Thursday, March 16, at 7pm. This will be followed by a silent auction in aid of Erskine Hospital. Coffee morning There will be a coffee morning on Saturday, March 18, in the church halls, Woodside from 10am to noon. Home baking and raffle. Adults £2.50, children £1, children under five years free. Proceeds to Busy Bees Parents and Toddlers group. Senior Club The next meeting is on Thursday, March 9, when the members look forward to welcoming Stella and Jim Cormie to show their video ‘A Red Red Rose’.
\Coupar Angus
Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by the Rev Andy Graham and the readings by Anne Richards were Psalm 32, Matthew ch 4, v 1-11. Rev Graham talked of the time when Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and nights, resisting the temptations of Satan. He said people face the same temptations in their daily lives, namely a quick road to power, status, popularity and material goods, but should resist
them and put faith and trust in God. The prayer meeting at the Abbey Church is every Wednesday at 2pm. The next Bible Study is on Wednesday, March 8, at 7.15pm, in the Abbey Church. The road from Coupar Angus to the Abbey Church is currently closed for road works. Vehicular access is restricted so the children’s groups will be suspended until Thursday, March 16. The Sunday service at the Abbey Church is from 11.15am to 12.15pm. Intimations for next week to Ellen at emcgibbon@sky. com or 07541 009398 by Thursday this week.
\Bridge of Cally
Hall The Bridge of Cally Village Hall AGM will take place from 7.30pm on March 14. Concert Gordon Patullo and Friends will entertain during a concert at Bridge of Cally Hall from 7.30pm on Friday, March 24. Refreshments available. BYOB. Tickets, priced £10, are available via 01250 886339 or 01250 886359.
\Clunie
Hall Clunie Hall Association will hold a whist drive from 7.30pm on Friday, March 10. Contact Jean Trudgill for more info on 01250 884263.
\Kettins
Hall committee The parish hall committee is holding a beetle drive in Kettins Primary School on Friday, March 17, at 7pm. There will be refreshments including home baking. Tickets are £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children and are available from Kettins Primary School or Isobel Hynd on 07752 563298 or Cheryl Bissett on 07885 949766.
\Meigle
Skerryvore Scottish trad-rock band Skerryvore are making a return trip to Meigle’s Kinloch Memorial Hall on April 29. Tickets cost £16 and the evening is BYOB. For more information contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312.