District News

Forgandenny

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Henry Anderson, the SNP representative for Almond and Earn, will be available for consultation appointments either at home or at the Council buildings on 2 High Street, Perth. To make arrangements, email handerson@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 01738 475039 during office hours.

Forteviot

Church service The service in the church on Sunday at 9.30am will be led by Rev James W Aitchison. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Henry Anderson, SNP representative for Almond and Earn, will be available for consultation appointments either at home or at the Council buildings on 2 High Street, Perth. To make arrangements, e-mail handerson@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 01738 475039 during office hours. Bowling Club The numbers drawn on the lotto on March 26 were: 5, 8, 13, 15. There was no winner and next week’s rollover will be £1000. The next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday, April 2, at 10am.

Kinross

Inner Wheel Kinross and District Inner Wheel Club will hold a bridge afternoon in Orwell Bowling Club on Friday, March 31. If you are a bridge player and would like to take part, contact Liz Pottie on 07768 244699 for more information. Broke not Broken are hosting a quiz night in Milnathort Town Hall on Friday, March 31. Tickets £5 (includes food), available from any member of the committee. Public consultation A pre-application public consultation event regarding the proposed holiday park, visitor centre, etc at Burleigh Sands, Milnathort will be held in Loch Leven community campus on Saturday, April 1, from 10am to 2pm. Details of the site and proposals will be on display and representatives of the application will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors will be provided with a comment sheet to share written thoughts and ideas, which may be used to refine the plans prior to submission of an application. Open day Kinross Tennis Club are holding an open day on Saturday, April 1, from 10.30am until 3pm. Why not go down and give tennis a go for free. Story time Loch Leven community library are hosting a French story time event for four- to eight-year-olds on Saturday, April 1, from 11.30am to noon. To book a free place, contact the library on 01577 867205. RSPB Loch Leven are hosting an optics weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, from 10am to 4.30pm on both days. There will be free advice on what best suits people’s needs, with a chance to try before you buy from the reserve’s extensive selection. Drop in for spring bird songs and calls on Tuesday, April 4, family bush craft on Saturday, April 8. For more information and to book a place on any of the above, call the reserve office on 01577 862355. Walking group Kinross and Ochil Walking Group will be going to Aberfeldy’s Rob Roy Trail, a strenuous walk of six and a half miles on Saturday, April 1. Initial fairly steep climb through Birks of Aberfeldy to the Falls of Moness. Then follow parts of the Rob Roy Way with good views over open moorland and north across Strathtay to Schielhallion. For further details and location of meeting place, call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Little Seedlings Club will hold a meeting at Dobbies in Kinross on Sunday, April 2, at 11am. New Inspired pupils at 10 Perth and Kinross primary schools are digging in for healthy food this year.

They have been planting vegetable seeds to help them learn about eating well.

It is part of a campaign, Sow & Grow, to get children growing their own vegetables in school and nursery gardens and have a bit of fun in the process.

The campaign was set up by the Innocent drinks group and not-for-profit group Grow It Yourself which has so far reached around a quarter of UK primary schools.

Michael Kelly, founder of social enterprise GIY, said:‘It’s a fact that food growers have a better understanding of nutrition and eat more fruit and veg.

“Over the years we have repeatedly seen how even the simplest food-growing experience can make children passionate about what they eat, and help them develop a greater understanding and‘food empathy’.”

Schools taking part are encouraged to chart their progress at https://innocentsowandgrow. com/ to be in with the chance to win monthly prizes.

members welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Book online at community.kinross@ dobbies.com. Kinross Hub will host a carers cafe in Loch Leven community campus on Monday, April 3, from 10am to noon. A speaker from the community alarm team will be appearing at 10.15am prompt. For information, contact Gail Boath on 01577 867306 or Annette Bond on 01738 567076. Collection Blythswood Care will hold a collection in Asda’s Perth store car park on Tuesday, April 4, between 11.30am and 1.30pm. For more information, contact the driver on 07989 344770. Project lunch Common Grounds project lunch will take place in the Guide Hall on Church Street, Milnathort on Wednesday, April 5. Speaker will be Caroline McKay, from the charity Link Community Development International. Homemade soup, bread, tray bakes and Fairtrade tea/coffee will be available. Everyone welcome. The Thursday Group will hold a meeting in the lower hall of the Church Centre in Kinross on Thursday, April 6, at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Derek Miller, who will talk about the Royal Yacht Britannia. New members welcome. For information, contact 01577 863421.

Luncarty

Luncarty Church The service on Sunday will be held in Luncarty Church Centre at 10am. There will be a Scots night this Friday, March 31, at 7.30pm. Music will be provided by Ian Anderson with singing, ceilidh dancing and refreshments. All welcome. Bowling Club Numbers this week were 1, 7, 9 and 14. There was no winning line, and prize money next week will be £2000.

Methven

Bowling Club Lottery numbers were 10, 11, 16 and 20. There was no winner and next week prize money will be £585. Church news The service in the church on Sunday of last week was conducted by Mr Stephen Miller, assisted by his wife, who gave an all ages talk on the theme of When Love and Sorrow Met, leading the church into Easter. The service on Sunday will be conducted by the Rev Iain Paton, at the usual time of 11.30am. The Sunday school will meet in the hall at 11.20am.

Meigle

Concert Skerryvore Scottish trad-rock band are performing in Meigle’s Kinloch Memorial Hall on April 29. Tickets cost £16 and the evening is bring your own bottle. For more information, contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312.

\Newburgh

Bonus Ball The winner of last week’s TICC Bonus Ball was John Ferrans on No28. Whist and Dominoes Newburgh Pensioners Whist and Dominoes club’s next meeting is on Wednesday, April 5, at 2pm in the TICC. Results of last month: Dominoes 1 P Duncan, Booby D Cox. Whist 1 M Duncan Booby J Melville. Thursday Club The Crusaders gave us a grand afternoon with three accordions a violin and a mouth organ not forgetting Margaret with her Selection of poems. Next week come along and join us to hear thievery talented Kyle Innes. Names still being taken for our May trip around the Fife Coast and a meal at Kirkcaldy. Coffee Morning The Nippers hold their annual coffee morning tomorrow in the TICC at 10am. All welcome.

Pitlochry

Arthritis Awareness in Atholl Charlotte Flower, chocolatier, will be the speaker on Monday, April 3, when Arthritis Awareness in Atholl meets in Moulin Hall at 2.30pm. Everyone welcome. AAA coffee morning will take place in the Tryst on Saturday, April 1, from 10am till noon. Funds raised will go to the charity Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children, an organisation which supports families of children with arthritis. Hospital car service The town is urgently needing recruits for this service, which involves transport to hospitals in Perth and Dundee. Car owners must have a full insurance and a clean driving licence. For details, contact Barbara Bright on 01796472058 or Ray Wilson on 01796473031. Football Vale of Atholl FC league match was sponsored by R W Bell Building Services last week. Vale scored 5 - 4 Moncrieff. The scorers were S McLauchlan with three, and Ben Scrimgeour and Brian Taylor with one each. The team were: D Crowe, T Young, B Taylor, A Simpson, S Henderson, G Millar, C Smillie, C Kennedy, G Robinson, B Scrimgeour, S McLauchlan; substitutes were A Berry, J Barrie, M Robertson and B Darabus. Vale started the game well and pressed the Perth team at every opportunity. B Scrimgeour scored from some good play from the Vale, but their lead didn’t last long when the Moncrieff striker let the ball fly from a distance which flew in. Vale continued to dominate which was frustrating for the Perth team. Vale were dealt a blow when G Millar had to go off, due to a recurring knee injury, which hopefully won’t be as bad as first thought. M Robertson replaced him. S McLauchlan scored two good goals and Vale had a few more chances to put the game beyond reach, but sadly couldn’t find the killer touch. Moncrieff scored near the end of the half, when a cross wasn’t cut out and was headed in with Crowe given no chance, resulting in a half-time score of 3-2. The second half hadn’t long started when Moncrieff started a move down the right with the winger hitting a shot, which Crowe seemed to have covered. But it slid from his grasp into the net to equalise. The game opened up with Moncrieff just bypassing their midfield, trying to get their pace forwards on to the ball. Vale got Robinson into the game more and used his pace up the right side of the pitch. Vale were awarded a corner. Ball came in and it was half cleared, but McLauchlan managed to get a bit of space in the box and fired it in for his third goal of the game. Vale had a few more chances, but again couldn’t find the back of the net. Moncrieff were again on the attack. They won a throw-in down by the Vales 18 yard box. Ball came in and the nippy striker attacked the goal at pace. Simpson came out to meet him, but proceeded to take him out and the referee awarded a penalty. Crowe made a great save, but the ball fell straight back to the striker who smashed it in. Vale continued to press and Robinson had an effort to come back off the bar. From a corner, there was a bit of a scramble in the box and the ball came in, with Taylor’s diving header saved by the goal keeper. J Barrie replaced a tiring Scrimgeour, who worked hard up front. With around eight minutes to go, Vale had another corner. Robinson put a great cross into the box with Taylor out jumping his marker to bullet a header into the top corner. Vale managed to hang on until the end and get the three points. It was a weird performance from the Vale, who were on top for most of the game, but seemed nervous at times. All the goals were preventable and they had plenty of chances to add more goals. Man of the match was Sean McLauchlan with three goals, which just pipped youngsters Chris Smillie and Glenn Robinson. Tomorrow Vale will entertain Kettins in another league game with a 2pm start. Pitlochry Tennis Club The club’s AGM will be held in Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry on Monday, April 10, at 7.30pm. Prospective players or members, should contact Maureen Holmes on 0179647473153. Ladies Club The last meeting of their season will take place in Scotlands Hotel, Pitlochry on Wednesday, April 5, at 7.15pm. Graeme Smith will speak about the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance, which the club supports and they will be presented with a cheque during the evening. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Lynda Gardiner (secretary) on 01796472157.

Scone

Bridge Club Results on Friday of last week were: N/S - S Valentine/I Forrester 59.52 per cent; C Ritchie/E Collin 53.57 per cent; J Pitt/D Croll 36.9 per cent; E/W - B Pow/L Beecroft 71.43 per cent, M Anderson/N Bull 40.48 per cent, A Strang/C Taylor 38.10 per cent. Scone and St Martin’s Parish Church The Very Rev Dr James A Simpson will lead the service at Scone New Church on Sunday at 10.30am. Teas and coffees will be served afterwards. The Kirk Session will next meet in Burnside Hall on Tuesday, April 4, at 7pm. The fellowship lunch will next meet in Burnside Hall on Thursday, April 6, at 12.30pm. All welcome.

Stanley

Stanley Church The service this Sunday will be held in Luncarty Church. A joint coffee morning with Stanley Women’s Institute will be held in the village hall on Saturday, from 10am to 11.30am. Ian Cameron will provide the music for a dance at the village hall this Saturday, from 8.30pm until 11.30pm. All welcome. Stanley Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 2, 14, 16 and 19. There was no winner, prize money next week will be £1068. Coffee morning Redgorton and Stanley Parish Church and Stanley SWI are holding a joint coffee morning in Stanley Village Hall on Saturday, April 1, from 10am to 11.30am. A raffle will be in aid of the Cornhill charity.

St Madoes

St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church Morning worship on Sunday will be held in the church at 10.30am. Wednesday Bible study group will meet in the church at 11am. All are welcome. For further details visit their website www.stmadoeskinfauns.com, or Facebook page at stmadoesandkinfaunsparishchurch or email stmadoeskinfauns@hotmail. com.