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From page 27 Advice line 01738 450580; Appointment line 01738 450581. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Benefits Advice in Libraries Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15. Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean will be available in Loch Leven Community Library to provide advice on all benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are usually offered on Wednesday and Thursdays. To make an appointment please call 01738 450599 or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) at Andrew.Scobie@Perthcab.casonline. org.uk Lochleven Diamonds Baton Twirlers The group is holding a recruitment evening on Wednesday, January 11 at 6pm in Lochleven Community Campus. New members are welcome from four years upwards and the class runs from 6-7pm. Baton twirling consists of twirling, dance, gymnastics and pom pom work. We compete in local and national competitions and take part in displays in the local area. We are a voluntary group and fundraise to supply uniforms and tracksuits to keep the sport inclusive to all. Come along and meet the team and give it a try, the first night is free, thereafter £3 per session. If you would like further information have a look at our facebook page or text 07730255869.
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Church The service this Sunday will be held in Luncarty Church Centre at 10am, led by the Rev Adrian Lough. All welcome. Lunch club The Lunch Club meets at 11am on Monday, December 5 in the Church Centre. The Perth Film Makers will entertain, followed by our Chritmas lunch. All welcome. Bowling Club Numbers in the lottery this week are 8, 10, 15 and 17. No winning line so prize money next week will be £2,000.
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Christmas lights Meigle’s Christmas lights will be switched on outside the village’s Spar store at 5pm on Sunday, December 11. All welcome to enjoy a family-friendly afternoon.
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Councillor surgery Councillor Henry Anderson, SNP councillor for Almond and Earn, will be available for consultation appointments either at home or at Council Buildings, 2 High Street, Perth. To make arrangements please e-mail handerson@pkc. gov.uk or telephone 01738 475039 during office hours. Bowling Club Lottery numbers 2, 11, 12, 20. No winner, next week is £560.
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Oddfellows The Oddfellows will be holding meetings for initiations every Thursday night in December. They will take place at 7.30pm in the Masons hall. Bonus Ball The winner of last week’s TICC Bonus Ball was Joyce Russell on No17. Whist and Dominoes Newburgh Pensioners Whist and Dominoes Club will hold its next meeting on December 6 at 2pm in the TICC. The results of last month were Dominoes winner DCox Booby M Mathieson, Whist winner W Mair Booby P Duncan. Thursday Club It was a very cold morning when we left for our outing to Livingston last week but Steven our driver from Earnside had the coach all nice and warm for us, we also had lovely sunshine all the way. After a welcome cup the members and friends did some shopping in
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the beautifully decorated malls. We finished our day with a meal in the Victoria Hotel in Kirkcaldy. Thanks to Christine for making all the arrangements for what was a grand day out. Next week we have our Christmas Party when the entertainment is Kate Adamson and friends. Xmas Fair The TICC Xmas Fair takes place tomorrow at 10 am. Santa will be arriving at 9.45am. Come visit Santa in his grotto and hear the school choir and ukulele players. All welcome. Trust Money The Kirk Session of Newburgh Parish Church, as Trustee of several local trusts make small cash distributions at Christmas to householders resident in the parish of Newburgh aged 80 years and over on October 31 each year. Qualifying residents already on the distribution list who wish to be considered for such distribution should give their name, address and date of birth to any member of the Kirk Session or Congregational Board as soon as possible