District News
From page 26 and CWS with a suggested donation of 25p per card. Organisers have asked to ensure all cards have the name, number or house name and street clearly written on the envelope to guarantee delivery. Only cards within Coupar Angus town can be delivered. Pipe band A grand bingo tea will be held in aid of Coupar Angus Pipe Band in Coupar Angus Town Hall on December 9. Eyes down 7.30pm. Fantastic prizes up for grabs and home baking, teas and coffees available. Bring own cup.
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AGM The Royal British Legion Dunkeld and Birmam are having their annual general meeting on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm. All members should try to come along, your attendance will be appreciated. Poppies The poppy collection for this year is a total of £3658. A wonderful effort - thanks to all.
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Dunning Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 2, 4 9, 11. There were no winners. Next week’s prize money is £2000. Church A ladies night was held in Dunning’s local church hall raising funds for Aberuthven and Dunning Parish church of Scotland. The fashion was supplied by Matleen and Adel of Integro Image showing a fabulous ollection of clothing by Captain Tortue chic French fashion at affordable prices in size 6 to 22. The audience were refreshed with mocktails and the models for the night were five local ladies. The event raised in excess of £300. Second Sunday in Advent Church service at 11am. Fairtrade stall available after the service. Messy Church meets at 4.30pm. Come and join us in Dunning Church Hall on Saturday, December 10 from 10 - noon - mulled wine, mince pies and merriment.
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Errol Pensioners Our Christmas bingo tea will be held in Errol Village Hall on Thursday, December 15, at 7.30pm. Everyone of all ages most welcome. Please note tickets for the Annual Party on January 27, 2017 will be on sale on the night. Christmas lights These are to be switched on Sunday. Mr G is going to play Christmas records from 6pm, the lights will be switched on at 6.30pm, thereafter tea, coffee and mince pies at the Masonic lodge, everyone welcome.
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GDIB Weather permitting, we are hoping to have a go at some more winter jobs for the village: Saturday, December 3, 1 - 3pm. Meet at Greenbank Road entrance. There are still some bulbs to be planted, a lot of shrubs to go into the ground at the south verge and the Winter Garden still needs a lot of attention. II will be based near the entrance on Greenbank Road which is where the winter garden is. The more the merrier! Remember it is your village too. Hoping to see you there and if you have appropriate tools, then bring them with you. Irene Findlay (830441 or irene@findlayclan.com) Funbox Christmas Wonderland Perth Concert Hall - Saturday, December 31. See out 2016 in singalong style with Anya, Gary and Kevin as they take a trip to the North Pole. Glenfarg Folk Club “Backstage at the Green” Green Hotel, Kinross 2 Muirs, Kinross, KY13 8AS North Sea Gas Monday, December 5, members £6, non-members £9 A Scottish folk institution, NSG comprise Dave
Jane Young and Robert McFadzean unveiling the new sculpture in Dunning
Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson. Renowned for their high-energy music, chorus songs and sheer professionalism, they have been performing now for over 30 years and always guarantee a great night out. A brilliant way to bring in December! Glenfarg Village Hall Events this month - December 3: The Church Christmas Sale is to be held in Glenfarg Village Hall from 10-noon.
There will be boxes in the vestibule of both churches until Sunday, November 27, for items for the Christmas Hampers and also the Bottle stall. Donations for the Christmas stall and the cake and candy can be brought on the day. December 9: Glenfarg Community Cinema will be showing ‘Eddie The Eagle’. The true story about the man who captured the hearts of a nation. £5 admission, tickets are available from the shop. Show starts at 7.30pm. December 17: Russell, Mark and Joe would like to invite you to join them in celebrating their 6th birthday in Glenfarg. All the usual fun with a full bar, great music and Christmas treats. Some tickets still available from the shop £2.50 each. December 23: Tim and Cedric are hosting a Christmas Friday Pub and Games night, Friday December 23, 5.30 till 11.30. Come and enjoy a pie and a pint and some traditional pub games for all the family. Try your skills at Skittles, Splat the Rat, Shove ha’penny, Bagatelle, Dominoes, Jenga, 5 in a Row, Quoits, Draughts, Chess and much more. Children welcome from 5.30 till 9.00. Adults only from 9.00 p.m. Full bar service from 5.30 onwards. Admission by ticket includes a drink from the bar, soft drinks for the children and a fantastic Scott Brothers pie each. Games are free. Tickets £5 per adult and £2 for the children available from the shop. Christmas Eve: Traditional pub night with great ales on tap, admission is free of charge. While Santa is madly dashing about getting everything ready for Christmas you can come and enjoy a drink with friends. Doors open at 5pm.
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Christmas Belles in Concert There will be a concert in the Institute tonight Friday at 7.30pm (after the Christmas Lights switch on). Tickets costing £7 are available from Kintillo Shop and Tanya’s Hairdresser. Carpet Bowls Carpet Bowlers meet again tomorrow night Saturday at 6.30pm in the Church Hall. All welcome to come along and enjoy a fun night’s bowling. Further information can be had from Anne (01738 850257). Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church Holy Communion The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at both churches this Sunday at the usual times.- 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny. Monday Club The next meeting is on December 5 in the Church Hall at 2pm. Author Robin Pilcher is the speaker. All ladies and gents welcome to come along to listen to the talk and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Soup Lunch The next monthly Soup Lunch is on Wednesday, December 7 from noon –1.30pm in the Church Hall. Come along and enjoy the fellowship and chat over a bowl of soup followed by tea/coffee and homebaking. Open to all and everyone will be made welcome. Women’s Group The next meeting of the Women’s Group is on Wednesday, December 7 at 7.30pm when they will decorate the church for Christmas. All ladies welcome to come along and help. Hot’n’Hearty Lunch Thanks to everyone who came along to the Hot’n’Hearty Lunch. £300 was raised for the Bethany Christian Trust. Friends of Guiding Christmas Card Collection Christmas cards for delivery to Bridge of Earn, Kintillo and Oudenarde can be posted in boxes
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Guildtown Community Association Is holding a festive Bingo Tea on Friday, December 2 at 7.15 in the village hall. Great prizes, plenty of eats and drinks and fun games. Donations for raffle appreciated. Please come along and get into the festive spirit. Poppy collection A huge thank you on behalf of Poppyscotland for the generous donation of £538.91 from the door to door collections in Guildtown and Wolfhill also the grocers shops in Burrelton and Balbeggie. The collection has been especially generous this year ,thanks to every one who took part.
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Church Sunday’s service was the first Sunday in Advent and was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. The organist was Janet Coyle. Janet also lit the first Advent candle, the Candle of Hope. Bible readings from Matthew ch 24 v 36-44 and Romans ch 13, v 11-14 were by Mike Service.
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Swansacre Playgroup Friday, December 2, Festive Stocking Filler Fair 7pm – 9.30pm in Loch Leven Community Campus. Tickets £3, includes a mince pie and a glass of Christmas cheer, available from Swansacre or pay at the door. Kinross Curling Saturday, December 3 Try Curling sessions. Sessions are one hour long, cost £3 and include soft/hot drink. For more information please contact Claire Milne, Development Officer on kinrossdev@ royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org Ceilidh In aid of Mary’s Meals Saturday, December 3, Charity ceilidh in Milnathort Town Hall at 7.30pm, tickets £10. Please contact Mike Spain on 07770 645859 or email marysmealskinross@hotmail.com for tickets. Little Seedlings Sunday, December 4, Meeting at Dobbies, Kinross. Christmas party. Please telephone 01577 863327 for more information. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group Sunday, December 4, Christmas Walk and Lunch – Falkland. Four miles. A walk through the historic village of Falkland onto the Gilderland Walk, returning via Pillars of Hercules and the Squirrel Walk. For more information and where to meet please contact Group Secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Milnathort’s Hidden Christmas Market Sunday, December 4, 11am – 3pm. Step through Heaven Scent’s secret doors and passageways to meet some very talented stall holders selling beautiful handmade crafts, local produce and festive gifts. A chance also to savour Heaven Scent favourite treats, seasonal drinks and meet a very special visitor. For more information please call 01577 862738 or email info@scotthospitalityservices.co.uk Kinross Hub The Carers Cafe Monday, December 5, 10am- noon in Loch Leven Community Campus Christmas Party and Music. Contact Gail Boath on 01577 867306 or Annette Bond on 01738 567076. Blythswood Care Collection Tuesday, December 6 Asda, car park, Perth, 11.30am – 1.30pm, Driver’s mobile number 07802 170765. Kinross and Ochil Short Walks Group Tuesday, December 6, Muckhart Exploration Part 1. Meet 10am at Kinross park and ride or 10.30am at Coronation Hall, Muckhart. A walk on footpaths and quiet back roads, passing Lendrick Muir Estate and Muckhart Golf Club. For further information please contact Walks Organiser, Edna Burnett on 01577 862977 or email ednaburnett@fsmail. net Milnathort Filmhouse Saturday, December 10, Christmas Night Out “The Holiday” 7pm Dinner and Movie with Heavens Above £26 (concessions £24). For booking and more information please go to www. milnathortfilmhouse.com Community Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 11, In Loch Leven Community Campus at 3pm. Organised by Kinross-shire Churches Together. Collection for refugee charities. Kinross-shire Historical Society Monday, December 12 Meeting at 7.30pm in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, Kinross. Speaker Professor. David Munro MBE “A Scotsman in Monte Carlo”. Prof. Munro traces the origin of Scotland’s links with the Principality of Monaco. Membership: Adults £6, Seniors £5, Under 18 free. Visitors £2 per talk. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday, December 13, Outreach Advice Surgery 1.30pm –3.30pm in St. Paul’s Church Hall, The Muirs, Kinross. No appointment is necessary as the surgery is a drop-in service. For complex issues a further appointment may be necessary. Perth CAB can help; advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. Contact details: Continued on page 28