District News

ments provided but bring your own wine and nibbles. Newsletter Christmas Quiz Thanks to everyone who entered the newsletter’s Christmas Quiz. There were four entries which tied for first place and seven entries which tied with the next highest score. So winners were drawn by our local shopkeeper. Here are the results - 1 - £40 M&S Gift Card - Andy Fenwick, 2 prize - £30 Argos Gift Card - Irene Findlay, 3 prize - £20 Village Store voucher - Dave Arnold, 4 prize - £10 Boots Gift Card - Elaine McLaughlin, 5 prize - 2 x Cinema tickets - Louise Wilson. A presentation of the prizes is being arranged. Church Homeless Sunday, January 22. Scottish Churches Housing Action has designated Sunday, January 22 2017, as “Homeless Sunday” and it would seem appropriate to highlight the work of the local Perth Charity “Starter Packs” which is closely involved with helping homeless people throughout Perthshire. Perth Starter Packs was founded by Perth Council of Churches in 2004. The aim of the charity is “to relieve the poverty, suffering and distress of people in Perthshire who are in a condition of need or hardship, by providing a basic selection of small household goods to local inhabitants who require to be rehoused due to adverse social and economic circumstances”. If any church member would care to donate a small “minding” on Sunday, January 22, we would welcome donations such as teaspoons, tin openers and cruets or any other small household item. Our team would also welcome more Volunteers who are willing to donate two hours of their time each fortnight in order to prepare the packs for distribution. More information on “Starter Packs” can be downloaded from the ‘Welcome” page on our web site. If you don’t have access to the Internet ask an Elder for the information.

\Guildtown

Guildtown Primary School Registration for new P1 entrants takes place next week for any children who are eligible to start school in August 2017. Forms can be collected from school before or during that week. Please contact us on 01738 474120 if you require more details.

\Kinclaven

Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts and the organist was Janet Coyle. Bible readings from Isaiah ch 42, v 1-9, and Matthew ch 3, v 13-17, were by Janet Coyle. Guild The next Guild meeting will be held on January 19, at 2pm in Kinclaven Parish Church Hall. Alan Imrie will deliver a talk titled ‘A Thistle Among The Roses’.

\Kinross

Kinross-shire Historical Society Monday, January 16, meeting at 7.30pm in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, Kinross. “Loch Leven, The Fishery Past and Present” with Willie Wilson. How Loch Leven has performed through some difficult environmental phases. Membership adult £6, seniors £5, under 18 free, visitors £2 per talk. Kinross and Ochil Short Walks Group Tuesday, January 17, Kinross circular. A walk on the Heritage Trail, across the golf course, down the High Street to Loch Leven Mill, then back through Kirkgate Park, returning along the trail. For further details and where to meet please contact Walks Leader, Edna Burnett on 01577 862977. Charity Ceilidh Friday, January 20, in Milnathort Town Hall, tickets £12 available from Heaven Scent, Milnathort. Band, bar, silent auction and raffle to be drawn (raffle tickets can be purchased in Heaven Scent prior to the event). More information on the Heaven Scent Facebook page. Loch Leven Community Campus Saturday, January 21, Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectors Fair Admission 9.30am – 3.30pm, entry £1 per person. There will be buying, selling and valuations given. For stalls contact Angus Martin on 07944 416565. All Friends Together Saturday, January 21, meeting at 11am to approximately 1pm in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, Kinross. For more information please contact Helena Cant on 01577 862923. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group Sunday, January 22, Little Glenshee, NW of Battleby, seven miles. Walk on track past old slate quarry then on to heathery moorland. Undulating walk on good tracks with lovely views. For further details and where to meet please call Group Secretary, Anne on 01577 863887.

\Luncarty

Bowling Club Numbers in the lottery this week are 2, 8, 10 and 13. No winning line so prize money next week will be £2000.

\Meigle

Church Funeral services for Mr Peter M Drummond, who died aged 95 on December 27, were held at Meigle Church and Dundee Crematorium on Monday. Mr Drummond took an active part in village life over many years, and was also well known in cricketing circles. Both services were well-attended by local residents and representatives of many cricket clubs throughout the country. Services were conducted by Rev. Alison Notman and the organist at Meigle was Robert Smith.

\Methven

Bowling Club Lottery numbers 5, 8, 10, 17. No winner, next week is £145.

\Newburgh

Thursday Club On Thursday, January 19, we have a return visit of Ian McCallum on his accordion. On his last visit to the club Ian gave USA a very enjoyable afternoon. Hope you can manage to come along. All welcome. Oddfellows The next meeting of the Oddfellows will take place on Thursday, January 26 at 7.30pm in the Masons hall. The cheques are to be handed out to the local charities before the meeting. Bonus Ball The winners of the last three weeks of TICC Bonus Ball are as follows, December 24, Lena G on No 12, December 24, Janet Haggart on No25 and January 7 was a rollover. Coffee Morning The local branch of the Samaritans hold their Annual Coffee Morning tomorrow in the TICC at 10am. All welcome.

\Pitlochry

Arthritis Awareness in Atholl Unfortunately the January meeting of Arthritis Awareness in Atholl had to be cancelled due to illness. AAA now look forward to hearing a speaker from Dunkeld Smokery on Monday, February 6, in Moulin Hall at 2 30pm. Enquiries 01796 483210. North Perthshire Family History Group The first meeting of the new term will have Dr Nicola Cowmeadow talking about Noblewoman of Atholl. The meeting is in Moulin Hall, Pitlochry on Thursday, January 19, at 2.30pm. All welcome. Edradour Pitlochry and Blair Atholl Pipe Band The AGM is in Craigvrack Hotel, Pitlochry on Wednesday, January 18, at 8pm. Further information from Pipe Major Christy Kelly on 01796472692. Vale of Atholl FC Sponsored by RW Bell Building Services - League: Meigle 2 Vale 4. Team: Taylor, Kennedy, Crowe, Young, Robinson, Smillie, Houston, Crawford, Scrimgeour, McLauchlan, Robertson, Millar, Bar- rie, Clark, Berry and Knowles Vale got back to winning ways with a win and three points from this away game. Meigle have improved from when Vale last visited and a repeat of the score that day never looked on the cards. Ben Scrimgeour gave Vale the best possible start when he scored a good individual goal within five minutes. It took until the 30th minute for Vale to add to this, Sean McLauchlan getting on the end of Martin Houston’s pass to slip the ball past the keeper. Meigle had a few good individual performers but didn’t really test Vale’s defences too often, that was until near the break, Vale lost the ball in an attack a few soft tackles and a failure to clear the ball when the chance was there allowed the centre a clear sight of goals from which he gave Taylor no chance. Vale ended the half regretting the chances that they had passed up. 1-2 at the break. Millar replaced Scrimgeour at the start of the second half, he didn’t take long to make his mark as Vale were awarded a penalty when Sean McLauchlan was bundled over in the box. The spot kick was converted easily by Graeme Millar. Josh Barrie replaced Matt Robertson midway through the half, it was his pass that put through Glenn Robinson to score from 20 yards to make it 1-4, Alf Berry then took over from Sean McLauchlan, Craig Knowles and Michael Clark replaced, Crawford and Robinson. Millar, Knowles and Clark all had good efforts with the woodwork preventing further goals. Meigle did have their threatening moments, late in the game a good cross was headed home for their second, again Taylor didn’t have a chance. Final score 2-4. Vale had much the better of this game, they played some good football, if there was any criticism it was that they passed up numerous chances to add to the scoreline and on occasion they were a bit open at the back, apart from that it was a successful return after a month without a game. It was also pleasing that the full squad on the day got a run out and showing that they can all do a job for the team. Player of the match was captain Terry Young with a forceful display at the back. Head coach Peter Thain announced that trialist Knowles had signed for the club after the game. Tomorrow Vale are away to Breadalbane in the Atholl Cup with a 1.30pm start. Flower Club The Pitlochry club member Jim Davidson will demonstrate at the meeting in Scotlands Hotel on Wednesday at 2pm. Jim’s title is “Just me Again”. Members and visitors are welcome to attend, contact Carol MacGill 01796473026. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band The annuParish al junior solo piping and drumming competition takes place in Pitlochry High School on Saturday, January 21, with a 9.30am start.

\St Madoes/Glencarse

Burns Supper Food, Fun and Frolics - A traditional Burns Supper will be held in the West Carse Hall in Glencarse on Saturday, January 21 with doors opening at 7pm. A home cooked supper and speeches and entertainment will all be provided. Please bring your own drink. Tickets are £12 and are available from westcarsehall@gmail.com or from Peter on 07936019747. There will also be a raffle to which any contributions would be warmly welcomed. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and running of the hall. St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church Sunday’s Morning Worship is at 10.30am in the church. On Tuesday, the Snack Group start the new year with a Social at the Community Centre from 1:30pm. The Pastoral Care and Snack Group committees meet at 7:30pm at the Manse on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Bible Study Group meets at 11am in church. There is a Kirk Session meeting at 7:30pm at the Community Centre on Wednesday. The Prayer Meeting this week is in the form of Prayer Pairs/Triplets at homes. Further details at www.stmadoeskinfauns.com, on Facebook at stmadoesandkinfaunsparishchurch or contact us by e-mail at stmadoeskinfauns@hotmail.com.

\Scone

Bridge Club Results, Friday, January 6: N/S 1 = S.Valentine/A. Walker J.Rough/V.Grossart 59.17% 3 B.Leith/D.MacCloy 45% E/W 1 E.Collin/C.Ritchie 64.17% 2 M.Anderson/R.Metcalf 55.83% 3 B.Pow/L.Beecroft 50%. Scone and St Martins Parish Church On Sunday at 10.30am at Scone Old, Rev Alan Livingstone will lead worship along with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Mr David King will lead worship at 11am at Balbeggie Village Hall. Teas and coffee will be served after the service at Scone Old. The Guild will next meet on Tuesday, January 17, at 2pm at Balformo Road Hall. The Fellowship Lunch will next meet on Thursday, January 19, at 12.30pm at Balformo Road Hall.

\Stanley

Stanley Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 2, 13, 16 and 18. No winner. Prize money next week £400.