Community Listings

project that connects people who love cooking and want to be active in their community with older neighbours who would really enjoy and appreciate a freshly prepared meal. If you would like to do something great with an extra plate, or know somebody who would like to get involved as either a cook or a diner then please visit www.mealmakers.org.uk or call 01738 452236. Mental Illness Tayside Carers Support Project, Support in Mind Scotland, has as its specific aim, to cater for the needs of families and friends of those with a serious mental illness. If you need support in your caring role please contact Sarah Cox on 01738 580 899. They also help carers to have a voice in improving mental health services in Perth and Kinross, through an Involvement Group. Methven Minis Thursdays from 1–3pm in the community centre. Whether you have a bump, baby or child under five, come along for play, coffee and a chat. Call Kate, 840030. Methven U5’s Methven Under 5’s have nursery places available to children from two-and-a-half to fiveyears-old. Fully-funded places from three years. From two-and-a-half years, the price is £13 per session. For more information call 07926 362777 or email methvenunder5s@hotmail. co.uk, or bring your child along for an informal chat. Motorvate Therapies For young people with additional support needs and specific learning difficulties. Weekly motor skills groups and literacy groups to help those with a range of difficulties including coordination, motor skills, social skills, reading and spelling skills. More information at www.motorvatetherapies.co.uk or 07979613670. MS Society We have lots of informal meet ups throughout the month. Buddies@Blair, More Socialising@ Queens, Coffee@Dobbies,Craic@ Crieff and coming soon a coffee morning in Kinross. Anyone affected by MS including family, friends and carers are very welcome. For up to date information check out our website msperth-kinross.org.uk, our fb page or contact us on 07552 368216. Muirton Community Nursery Offers childcare and education for children aged two to five years to allow parents to take up employment or training opportunities. Open Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. Funded places available from age three. For further details and entry criteria contact Linda, tel 01738 625933, or email muirton@ communitynursery.fsnet.co.uk Murthly U5s Group meet every Thursday from 9.30 till 11.30am term times at Murthly Primary School. Contact school on 01738 454263. Music Group for U5s Group held at Perth Society for the Blind on Mondays, at 10am and Auchterarder Parish Church on Tuesdays, at 10am. These colourful sessions are fun packed with musical activities including dance, songs and percussion play to music from around the world. Pay as you go weekly. email info@babyboomba.co.uk Musical Groups for Babies and Toddlers Children get a chance to play with various instruments such as the violin, cello, french horn and others, parents get a chance to meet other parents and have some refreshments. Sessions are from 10.30–11am, at Perth North Church, every Friday. Cost is £1 per child. Contact Fiona Trayner, call 0784 2133547, or visit website www.simpelsite.com/music2 Myeloma Group For further information please contact Linda Winton t. 01796 482 350 email lindawinton64@me.com or Mary Kenny t. 01738 441 10, email jrkenny@ btinternet.com Newburgh Nippers A parent/carerled playgroup for birth to five-years- old. The group meets every Monday during Fife school term at the Tayside Institute Community Centre, Newburgh. Contact Sandra Wilson, tel 07974 773453. North Muirton Beaver Scouts 12th Perthshire Beaver Scouts meet on Mondays from 7-8pm at North Muirton School, Uist Place, Perth. Beaver Scouts is for boys and girls aged six-eight years. Contact Scott on tel. 624724 for more information. Oakbank Playgroup A friendly playgroup for children aged 2½–five years run by experienced play leaders who provide a wide range of activities in a fun and stimulating environment. Children do not have to be toilet trained or live in the Oakbank catchment area. Runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, from 9.30am–noon, during term time, at Oakbank Community Centre, Viewlands Road West. For more info email oakbankplaygroup@ yahoo.co.uk or website www.facebook.com/Oakbank.Playgroup PKAVS Carers Respite Day Services Are you an unpaid carer in need of a break? This service is open to anyone over the age of 18 that does not require complex personal care. If you are caring for someone with complex needs or are looking for services available for those under 18 years of age we urge you to get in touch to discuss this with our staff. Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm, The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 3pm, Rattray Community Hall, Balmoral Road, Blairgowrie. Emergency respite care available if 48 hours’ notice given. For more information please contact: Laura McKenzie or Linda McGougan on 01738 567076 or email Laura.McKenzie@ pkavs.org.uk or Linda.McGougan@ pkavs.org.uk Parachute Regiment Association Perth and District Branch, Parachute Regiment Association meets at Perth Ex-Service Club last Saturday of the month at 3pm. All ex-serving airborne personnel welcome. For more information, contact the secretary 01738 623137. Parkinson’s UK The Perth branch holds its meetings on the second Thursday of each month from 2-4pm in the Gateway Centre, North Methven Street. All who are living with Parkinson’s, carers, and volunteers will be welcome. Contact: Doreen Brown 01738 621815 and Margaret Blythe 01738 634345. Patchwork and Quilting Piece Partners Quilting Group meet from 7.30–9.30pm every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, at West End Bowling Club, Gray Street, Perth. Tel 01828 640424. Perth & Kinross Carers Voice Meets every six weeks on a Tuesday from 11am to 1pm in the Gateway Centre, North Methven Street, Perth. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4. If you support someone who is ill, frail, disabled, has a mental health problem or an addiction, and you want to get your voice heard ad the chance to have your say, then please come and join us. Contact Maureen Summers 01738 623897 or Kerry Donaghy 01738 567076. Perth & Kinross Disability Sport Supports the development of a strong, vibrant and successful sporting structure for athletes with physical, learning or sensory disabilities. If you would like to get involved as an athlete or volunteer, please contact us - enquiries@perthandkinrossdisabilitysport.com or telephone 07716628452. Perth Film-Makers Club The club holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Lecture Room in North Inch Community Campus, North Muirton, Perth. Contact: Secretary Phil Walker on 01738 561530 or by email philwalker55@blueyonder. co.uk and viewing our activities on Facebook. Perth ME Support Group For information or support please call Janet on 0781056725 and leave message. Perth Asthma Swim Club Tuesday 6-6.30pm at Perth Leisure Pool for children aged 5+. Tel Judith on 01738455068. Perth Samaritans Contact us on 01738 626666 or by email at perthsamaritans@hotmail.co.uk. You can contact us on 01738 626666 or by email at perthsamaritans@hotmail. co.uk for more information. Perth Scottish Country Dance Club Meets weekly on Tuesday evenings in Kinnoull Church, Perth, 7.30-9.30pm, from September until March. New members and guests will be made most welcome. Information from Dorothy Reid, secretary, on 01738 635009. Perth Toastmasters Do you know someone who wants to improve their public speaking skills? Come along to Perth Toastmasters and improve your communication and public speaking in a friendly and supportive environment. PerthTM meets at North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace Perth PH1 5BF on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7pm. Just come along or for further info ring Nick on 07881950792. Perth Toy Library Situated at Hillend, Perth, this is a fun place for parents/carers and children to hire out quality toys, games, puzzles and baby equipment. Check out our Stay and Play Room. Hours of operation are term time - Tuesday and Thursday 9.45 - 11.15am and Saturday 9.45am noon. School holidays only open Saturdays. Check out our website www. perthtoylibrary.org.uk and Facebook page for more info or e-mail us at perthtoylibrary@hotmail.co.uk or call us on 07814 551184. Perthshire Organic Gardeners fun and informative group for gardeners interested in the organic approach to gardening techniques. Monthly talks, summer visits and workshops. Beginners and old hands always welcome. For more details see www.spanglefish.com/PerthshireOrganicGardners/ email perthorganic@ gmail.com or call 01738 840247. Perth University of the Third Age Perth U3A is a member of a world-wide group throughout the UK and many other countries providing education and leisure activities for those no longer in full-time employment. Monthly open meetings are held on Monday mornings every four weeks with a guest speaker providing an opportunity for members and guests to find out about current activities and to meet and chat over coffee before the meeting. Further enquiries can be made through Anne Trant, membership secretary on 01738 565075 or on our website at www.u3asites.org.uk/perth or simply Perth U3A. Pitcairngreen Village Hall The village hall in historic Pitcairngreen is open for bookings. Two halls, office/small meeting room with wifi, disabled access and toilets, kitchen, courtyard. Please contact elspethfarmer@hotmail.com 01738 582099 www.Pitcairngreen.net Polymyalgia and Giant Cell Arteritis Scotland (PMR - GCA Scotland) A support group for those with PMR and/or GCA, their family and friends, meets in the hall of Dundee Parish Church (St Mary’s) in the Nethergate (entrance opposite Primark) on the third Tuesday of each month, except January and April. Tea and coffee will be available along with a warm welcome. No entry charge. For more information call our Helpline on 0300 777 5090, look at our website www.pmrandgca.org.uk, or email dundee@pmrandgca.org.uk A Probus Bridge Club The Probus bridge club meets on a Monday at 10am at Oakbank Community Centre. Viewlands Road West. Perth. New members are warmly welcome. RASC/RCT Association The Perthshire Branch holds its monthly meeting at 7.30pm on the last Friday of the month. The meetings take place in the Sports Club and Social Club, Leonard Street, Perth. For more information contact the secretary on 01738 643 552 or john.kirk2@sky.com Riding for the Disabled Volunteers are needed Monday to Thursday, 10am–noon and on Tuesdays, 7-8pm. If you can help contact the Glenfarg group, tel 01738 636641, 07931255971 or 0845 2415317. No experience required as training will be given. Royal Voluntary Service Volunteers provide practical support and share time with older people in the community as well as run cafe/retail services. RSCDS RSCDS Perth and Perthshire Branch Classes; Children’s class every Tuesday from January 10, commencing at 4pm. Ages from P1 upwards. Great fun and no experience required. For more details contact Jane Rattray on 01738 828510. Wednesday evening adult beginners/general class starting at 7pm for beginners and 7.30pm until 9.30pm for the general class. Commencing on 11 January 2017. Venue: St Leonards-in- the-fields Church Hall, Marshall Place, Perth. Thursday evening adult advanced class starting at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Commencing on January 12. Venue: Viewlands Primary School Gym, Perth. Thursday afternoon adult class starting at 2pm until 3.30pm. Commencing on January 12,. Venue:St Matthews Church Hall, Perth. Enjoyable fun and fitness for all ages. For more details contact Christopher Smith on 01738 443568 Russian Conversation Group Come and join us for some Russian language and chat. All levels welcome. We meet at Perth Concert Hall on Saturdays at 11am. It’s free (except your coffee). Contact Susan on 01738 269791 or Mairi on 07809 406127. Salvation Army Tiddlywinks Toddler Group (birth–five years), Mondays, 1.15–2.45pm, £1 per session. Baby and Toddler Group (birth–five years), Tuesdays, 10.30am–noon, £1 per session. Lunch Club every Thursday 12.30, two course meal plus tea or coffee £3. All activities held in the hall of the Salvation Army, South Street, Call 01738 440090. St Ninian’s Cathedral Community Lunches at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, are on the first Saturday of the month. Scone Baby and Toddlers Wednesday, 9.45–11.15am, at Scone Old Parish Church Hall. Cost is £1.50 per adult/child and 50p for each additional child, includes snack. Contact Leanne Macdonald 07753407213, Laila Paton 07742487227. Sea Cadets Meet on Mondays from 7-9pm at TS Fairmaid, Shore Road, Perth (behind One Call Garage). SFAD Is someone you care about misusing drugs? For help and advice call the free and confidential helpline of Scottish Families Affected by Drugs, 08080 101011. Trained volunteers will be supportive and provide the information you need, or will simply listen if you just need to talk. Or get information by email at helpline@sfad.org.uk SNP Atholl Branch Meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Moulin Hotel, Pitlochry. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Contact RWickenden@computerhospital.co.uk SSAFA (Lifelong support for our forces and their families) Anyone who has ever served in HM Forces is eligible for help from SSAFA, which also assists dependants. SSAFA can provide practical, emotional and financial assistance and all enquiries are treated in confidence. SSAFA can be contacted at 131 Dunkeld Road, Perth, tel 01738 625346 or email perth@ssafa.org.uk

Soroptimist International Perth Interested? Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Royal George Hotel at 6.30pm from September to June. All welcome. For more information contact Jean by email jdcampbell@hotmail.com or tel. 07947 604597.

Speakers’ Club Anyone interested in gaining confidence in public speaking in the relaxed atmosphere of a speakers’ club meeting would be welcome at meetings. Tel Mitchell Watson 01738 627070.

Stanley Village Hall The hall is available for hire during the day, evenings and weekends. Bookings taken for one hour to all day hire, for large hall or smaller meeting room. Contact: Sam Kelly on 077189215783 or email samk_201550@hotmail.com

Street Pastors Street Pastors teams are out in the city centre of Perth every Thursday and Saturday night from 10pm-3am to listen, care and help. Street pastors are volunteers from the local churches who go out on the streets of their local community to offer a listening ear or a helping hand to anyone in need regardless of age, gender, religion, race, sexuality, etc. The mobile number 07786 396645 can be used to get in touch with the team out between 10pm-3am each Thursday and Saturday.

Perth Leisure Pool Disabled Club Every Sunday morning at 1011am with Kim - knm.buildbridges.@ btinternet.com. Every Sunday night 5-6pm (casual session) karensteel@ liveactive.co.uk

Tayside SANDS Helping anyone affected by the death of a baby. We hold our bi monthly meetings in Perth at St Matthew’s Church, 7.30pm - 9pm. The meetings are very informal and you can talk, share experiences, or just listen. More information can be found on the Tayside SANDS facebook page.

Table Tennis Scone (Adult) Table Tennis Club meets every Wednesday between 7 and 9pm in the RDM Institute. All standards, including beginners, are welcome. Contact John on 01738 551317 or email jmacduff@ blueyonder.co.uk

Tayside Council on Alcohol Advice Information and support tel 0845 072 0190 www.alcoholtayside. com

Tea Bingo Second Friday of the month in Moulin Hall, Pitlochry. Eyes down 7.30pm. Cash prizes and raffle. Contact katehowie@yahoo.co.uk

Trefoil Guild The guild welcomes both past and active members of Guiding and Scouting together with anyone with an interest in the movement. www.trefoilguild.org.uk, Trefoil Guild Office, 020 7834 6242, email, trefoilguild@girlguiding.org.uk

Twins Plus Perth The group is now currently operating as an online community network through the website www.twinsplusperth.co.uk