District News
\Aberdalgie
Aberdalgie Church Service on Sunday is at 9.30am led by Rev James W Aitchison. Daffodil tea There will be a Daffodil Tea at Methven Castle, by kind permission of the Murdoch family, on Saturday, March, 18, from 2-4pm, £3 per person.
Aberuthven
Joint service The service in Dunning Church on Sunday, March 12, will be conducted by the Reverend James Aitchison at 11am. All will be warmly welcomed. The Lent study group begins in the manse on Wednesday, March 15, at 7.30pm and will continue for five weeks. Everyone is welcome and for anyone who requires a lift, cars will be available outside Aberuthven Church each Wednesday at 7pm.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Iain Paton and his sermon for the first Sunday of Lent was ‘a season of contradictions’. The scripture readings were read by Denis Scott, the organist was Irene McLean and the flowers were kindly gifted by Jenny Norrie. Should you require the pastoral services of a minister during the vacancy, please contact Michael Archibald on 01738 840995. The annual stated meeting will take place after morning worship on Sunday, March 19. There is also a reminder that due to the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme, the main road into Almondbank will be closed for one day on that date for the installation of a temporary road bridge. Michael should be back in the pulpit this Sunday and the service will be at the usual time. Everyone is very welcome.
\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 band 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
Auchterarder
Bowling Club The lotto draw numbers last week numbers were: 1, 6, 8, 16. There were no winners and the prize money next week will be £256.
Bankfoot
Community Centre gift day Residents of the village are invited to come along and support the Bankfoot Community Centre gift day this Saturday, in aid of raising funds for the upkeep of the centre. Tea and coffee will be served from 10am to 3pm. All will be welcome. Bankfoot Church The service this Sunday is at the usual time of