District News

\Alyth

Church Morning worship on Sunday included the Sacrament of Holy Communion and was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday this week, morning worship begins at the usual time of 11am. During term time the Sunday School welcomes children in the front pews of the church. All 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. Coffee morning The annual Men in Kilts Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday, January 21, at 10am in Airlie Street Hall. Any donations for the raffle etc will be gratefully received. All welcome. The Alyth Family History Project Closed for the winter. It will reopen on Easter Sunday. The archive contains thousands of records for baptisms, weddings, burials plus maps, newspapers etc. Admission free. During the winter enquiries are welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch. org.uk or Facebook.

\Almondbank

St Serf’s Church The Service last Sunday was conducted by Mr Michael Archibald and his Sermon was entitled ‘God in Public’. The scripture readings were read by Denis Scott, the organist was Alison Hooper, and the flowers were kindly gifted by Linda Al-Ibrahimi. Should you require the pastoral services of a minister during the vacancy please contact Mr Michael Archibald on 01738 840995 The service this Sunday will be conducted by Michael at the usual time.

\Auchterarder

New Year Coffee Morning The Auchterarder Horticultural Society is hosting a coffee morning on Saturday, January 14, from 10am to 11.30am in the Aytoun Hall, Auchterarder. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a hot drink and some delicious home baking, not to mention a chat with friends to welcome in the new year and catch up on the news. There will be a raffle and homebakes for sale. Entry is £2.50 with no charge for young children. Bowling Club Auchterarder bowling club lotto draw this week numbers are 5; 8; 17; 19; no winners prize money next week £310.

\Balbeggie

St Martins Public Hall 250 Club Draw – January 2017: £10 winners: Ruth Watson, Neil Smith and John Miller. £5 winner: Bob Miller-Dickie.

\Bankfoot

Church The service this Sunday is at the usual time of 11.15am and will be conducted by the Minster, The Rev Adrian Lough, all welcome.

\Bendochy

Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham. Readings were by Jean Laburn, from Isaiah ch 42, v 1-9 and Matthew ch 3, v 13-17). For service details, see the Coupar Angus section. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will be visiting Bendochy Church on Monday, January 16, when he will be joining members of the congregation for lunch at 1pm in the Coach House. All welcome. Sunday’s service at Bendochy is from 10-10.45am. All welcome.

\Blackwater

Burns Supper Members of the Blackwater Hall committee will hold their Burns Supper on Saturday, January 21, at 7 for 7.30pm. Contact Morag on 01250 882241 or Pam on 01250 882352. Cyprus Golf Club Will all golfers please note that the AGM for Cyprus Golf Club is on Sunday, February 12, at 10.30am prompt in the Cyprus Inn. 100 Club Winners for December were, 1 (£40) I Ptak, 2 (£25) A McIntosh, 3 (£15) J Third, 4 (£10) S Smeaton, 5 (£5) D Saunders, 6 (£5) D McKay. Lottery ball Winners were R McIntosh, I Stewart, £25 each, T&J , A McNaughton, £50 each. Bowling Club Darts and Dominoes winners; Darts 1st Irene Bettaney, 2nd John Prior, booby Nancy Peacock. Dominoes; 1st Senga Prior, 2nd Lillian Grey. Just a reminer that subscriptions are now due and should be paid before the 28th of February. The tutored Whisky Tasting on January 21 will start at 8pm for 8.30 and the cost is £8 for six whiskies. All welcome. Brig in Bloom 200 Club The winners of the December draw are £50- G Wilson, £30- K McIver, £10- I Coombie & A Murray. The winning numbers are 211-5-163-48. Carpet Bowls Carpet Bowlers meet tomorrow, 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 Services this Sunday are at the usual times – 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny. All welcome. Monday Club The next meeting of the club is on January 16. Jack Blair will give a talk on ‘Robert Burns’. All welcome to come along to hear the speaker and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Kirk Session The Session meets on Monday, January 16, at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. Women’s Group The group meets on Wednesday, January 18, at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. This will be a ‘Film Night’. All ladies welcome.

\Burrelton

Church Morning worship was led by the Rev Dr Hugh Ormiston with ‘Light’ as his theme. The Old Testament reading was from Genesis Chapter 1 verses 1-5 (The Beginning). and was read by the Rev Dr Hugh Ormiston with Sandy Duthie reading from the Gospel of Mark Chapter 1 verses 4-11 (John the Baptist Prepares the Way). Officebearers on duty were Susan Christie, Russell Martin and Iain Stevenson. Sunday Club was led by Joy Gowrie. Organist was Lynne Mitchell and flowers were provifded by Susan Christie. Tea/coffee was served by Graham, Freya and Ailsa Mitchell. Guild The opening meeting of the Guild is at 2pm in the Church Halls, Woodside on Thursday, January 19. Members and friends will enjoy a ‘Post Christmas at Home’ afternoon. All welcome. Senior Club The next meeting is on January 12 in Cargill/Burrelton Church Hall at 2pm. The first rounds of the Willie Syme knockout domino competition will take place in the first part of the meeting, followed by afternoon tea and then entertainment from Harry McFadyen.

\Collace

Guild The next Collace Guild meeting is on Wednesday, January 18, in Kinrossie Hall at 7pm. The speaker is Ian Riches and his subject is a personal account of a submarine rescue. All are welcome to come along and join in the fellowship.

\Coupar Angus

Education classes There are plenty of places available in the following classes in Coupar Angus starting this January. Yoga - January 17 for 10 weeks upstairs in Coupar Angus Town Hall 7- 8.30pm Fee £36. Tai Chi - January 18 for 10 weeks upstairs in Coupar Angus Town Hall 7-8pm Fee £30. Scottish Country Dancing - for 10 weeks in the Gym Annexe Coupar Angus Primary School 7-9pm, fee £36. To enrol just come along on the night or tel: 01828 627040 - email: emck3@sky.com Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham. Readings were by Iain Bentley from Isaiah ch 42, v 1-9, and Matthew ch 3, v 13-17. The choir sang an introit ‘Love Divine’ and, during the offering, ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’. Mr Graham used a TV remote handset as a prop to talk about how people can use the rewind, fast forward and pause features to enhance enjoyment of a programme. He encouraged people also to ‘pause’ now and again to remind themselves of the importance of the Christmas message, which is worth revisiting during the year as people go about their busy lives. Later, Rev Graham spoke about the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist which symbolised a new beginning in the people’s relationship with God. Again, Mr Graham asked people to ‘pause and reflect’ on their own relationship with God, so they can walk with him throughout the year and be ready to respond. Austin Wilkie, organist, played ‘How Brightly Shines the Morning Star’ (Max Reger) and ‘Prelude in C Major’ (JS Bach). The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will be visiting the Abbey Church at 3pm on Monday, January 16. Children’s Ministry groups resume on January 12. Children’s Ministry leaders and helpers to meet on Wednesday this

\Dunkeld

Handbells Fancy a new hobby in 2017? Try making music with handbells. The Dunkeld Handbell group will be starting rehearsals again from Thursday, January 12 from 2- 4pm. in The Duchess Anne Hall (corner of the square in Dunkeld). Beginners most welcome from 2- 3pm. No previous experience necessary and no need to be able to read music. Just come and try without feeling committed. Don’t be put off if you’ve seen Heather ringing solos with lots of bells. In group ringing each ringer only has two bells and can join in ringing tunes straight away.

\Errol

Church Saturday, January 14 - Fellowship Coffee Morning in the Ochil Room 10am – noon. Sunday, January 15, 11am - morning worship with Rev John Macgregor. Children’s Sunday Club, 3pm – “Partylite” Candles in the Ochil Room. Entry free, afternoon tea will be served. Wednesday, January 18, Revive Cafe in the Ochil Room 1 – 2:30pm; Choir Practice 7pm in the Vestry. Friday, January 20, Burns Supper in Errol Bowling Club. 7pm. Tickets, £10, available from Jaci Stewart and at the Bowling Club.

\Forteviot

Bowling club Lotto The numbers drawn on January 8 were: 6, 11, 15 and 18. There was no winner. The rollover is £1,000. The next draw will take place on Sunday at 10am in the clubhouse.

\Glenfarg

Burns Supper Glenfarg Scouts are holding its annual Burns Night on Saturday, January 28, from 7.30pm at the Village Hall, £15 per person, BYOB. There will be great speakers, fabulous food, amazing music. Tickets available from the Village Shop. Glenfarg Community Cinema Presents ‘The Birdcage’ Friday, January 13, 7.30 in the Village Hall. Robin Williams stars and Mike Nichols directs this remake of the 1978 comedy La Cage Aux Folles. It’s over-the-top, full of stereotypical characters, but it’s hilarious! Try to guess when it’s on-script and when Robin Williams and the other actors are ad-libbing. Tickets on sale in the shop now, or on the door. No need to bring cushions you can use ours for free. Refresh