District News
Aberdalgie
Church The Palm Sunday service will be held in the church on Sunday at 9.30am and will be led by Rev James W Aitchison. Easter egg hunt and picnic on Saturday, April 15, has been cancelled due to ground conditions.
Abernethy
Bowling Club The club will open for the 2017 season on Saturday, April 8, commencing at 2pm. Newcomers will be most welcome. Horticultural Society The April talk will be by Sarah McArthur, who will talk on the propagation of plants in Peru and the challenges she faced while living there for two years. She had previously worked as a propagator at Glendoick Nurseries. This is a change in speaker owing to unforeseen circumstances. The meeting will take place in the Mason’s Hall, Main Street, on Wednesday, April 12, at 7.30pm. Entrance fee £2.50, includes refreshments. Free to members.
Aberuthven
Joint service A joint service will take place in Dunning Church on Sunday at 11am, and will be led by the Rev James Aitchison. All are welcome to attend the Aberuthven and Dunning stated annual meeting in the church on Sunday after worship. A copy of the trustees report and accounts is available at www.aberdun.org.uk. Dates for Easter - Good Friday Lect service takes the form of John Stainer’s Crucifixion in Dunbarney Church at 6.30pm. Easter Sunday dawn service will be held in Tron Square at 7am. Children’s Easter service will be in Dunning Church at 9.30am, with a joint service in Dunning Church at 11am.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Iain Paton, assistant minister at Auchterarder Church, and his sermon was ‘Life leads to death: death leads to new life’. The scripture readings were read by Flora Wylie, the organist was Alison Hooper and the flowers were kindly gifted by Margaret Taylor. Anyone who requires the pastoral services of a minister during the vacancy, should contact Michael Archibald on 01738 840995. There will be a meeting of the Kirk Session on Thursday, April 13, at 7.30pm and a joint Good Friday service in Methven Church on Friday, April 14, at 6.30pm. Residents are reminded that due to the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme, access to Almondbank will either be by the A85 via Dalcrue or the A9. The service this Sunday will be conducted by interim moderator, Rev Dr Rob Barlow, at the usual time and everyone is welcome.
Alyth
Alyth Church Morning worship on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. The Palm Sunday service will begin in the church on Sunday at 11am before the congregation walks down to Airlie Street Hall in procession. 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 meets every Friday at 6.45pm. The church website at www. alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly. During Holy Week from April 10-14, services will be held in the lower church hall at 7pm. There will be a walk up Alyth Hill on Sunday, April 16, prior to morning worship at 11am. Family History project Alyth Family History Project will be closed until Perth’s first dog-friendly cafe has opened up, and is already welcoming the Fair City’s canine pets for coffee.
Alan Sams, along with his dog Stitch, set up Al Freco Cafe a month ago on Scott Street, with coffees, teas and cakes, as well as a selection of soups and hot and cold sandwiches available.
One pet who is already enjoying the cafe is Baxter, along with his owner Katie McCandless from Dog Friendly Perthshire.
She said:“There are so many people who want to take their dogs with them and Perth is becoming more dog friendly - I certainly try to take Baxter everywhere I go. It is just fantastic because there is nothing else in the town with such a good seating area and it is really quiet for the dogs.”
The cafe’s owner Sam has built everything in the cafe right down to the chairs, and hopes to spread his love of dogs across Perth.
Easter Sunday. Enquiries are welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch.org. uk or on Facebook. Pipe band Alyth and District Pipe Band practice in Alyth Town Hall on Wednesday evenings from 6pm. For more information, contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312 or email elaine@alythpipeband.org.
Balbeggie
Spring fair will be held in St Martin’s Public Hall, Main Street, Balbeggie on Saturday, April 22, from 10am to 12.30pm. Attractions will include stalls, raffle, teas and coffees, with car boot pitches also available. For more information, contact Kirstie on 01821640652.
Bankfoot
Bankfoot Church Palm Sunday service will be held in the Church Centre on Sunday at the usual time of 11.15am and will be conducted by the minister. All welcome. The Maundy service will be held in the Bankfoot Church Centre on Thursday, April 13, at 7pm. Spring fayre The spring fayre will take place in the Church Centre this Saturday, April 8, from 11am to 3pm. There will be stalls with something for everyone including plants, brica-brac, spring clean, fabrics, paper craft, cards, knitting, handbags, cake and candy, recycle stall, glass and chocolates and tombola. Children can enjoy face painting by Heather with lunches and snacks served. There will be no charge for parking. Come along for a great day out. Café and soft play will be closed from for the Easter holidays and will reopen on Tuesday, April 18. gandenny Church. Worship will be led by Elspeth Smith, a reader for the Church of Scotland. All welcome. Easter services There will be a service in Forgandenny Church on Good Friday, April 14, at 2.30pm. Rev Sandy Gunn will lead worship. All welcome. The Earn Singers with soloists Allan Kelman (tenor) and Alistair Allan (bass) will be performing John Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ in Dunbarney Church on Good Friday at 6.30pm. It will be a very meaningful way to commence the Easter reflections. Please come along and support this event. There will be a daybreak service held in Dunbarney Church gardens on Easter Sunday, April 16, at 7.30am. Rev Gillian Munro will lead worship and will be followed by breakfast in the hall. The 9.30am service at Dunbarney Church will be an all-age service and will be conducted by Rev Iain Paton. The 11am service at Forgandenny Church will also be led by Rev Iain Paton. All welcome. SWI The next meeting of the SWI will be held in the Institute on Wednesday, April 12, at 7.30pm. Forteviot SWI will be providing the entertainment. All ladies welcome. Old Tyme dance The next dance will be held in the Institute on Friday, April 14, from 8pm to 11pm. Gavin Piper will be providing the music; tickets cost £5 (includes tea and biscuits) available at the door on the night. All proceeds will go to charity. Bridging the Past Brig in Bloom’s new project to create a community garden with a heritage theme has been successful in its bid to receive Heritage Lottery funding for the history part of the project. The first activity will be a visit to the Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride on Thursday, April 20. All are invited to come along. A coach will leave from Dunbarney School at 9.30am and return at 3.15pm. Coach travel and entry to the museum is free. Please bring along a packed lunch or buy lunch at the museum café. For more Baxter the dog at Al Fresco Cafe information or to book a place, please phone Avril on 813516. Bridge of Earn Bowling Club The winners this week were; darts - Charlie McLaren, Nancy Peacock, booby prize Lewis Nicol; and dominoes - Nancy Peacock, Charlie McLaren. The green will open on April 15, at 2pm.
Burrelton
Burrelton Church ‘New life and faith’ was the theme of morning worship on Sunday of last week, led by the Rev Stevie Thomson. Aileen Riches read from Ezekiel chapter 37, verses 1-14 and from the Gospel of John chapter 11, verses 1-45. Office bearers on duty were Susan Christie, Frank Moisey and Alec Orr. The organist was Lynne Mitchell. Teas and coffees were served by Mira and Hugh Ormiston. Easter services will begin with an informal communion service in Collace Church on Maundy Thursday at 7.30pm; a Good Friday service will be held at Cargill and Burrelton churches; Easter morning witness at 8am will be held on the riverbank at Cargill, followed by breakfast in the church halls at Woodside. People are encouraged to park their cars and walk along the riverbank. An Easter family service will take place in the church at 10am.
Caputh
Church news Rev Peggy Ewart Roberts led worship in Clunie Church on Sunday of last week with Janet Coyle, organist and Paul Latham reading the lessons. Morning service will be held in Caputh Church on Sunday at 11.15am. Services during Holy Week will be as follows: Wednesday, April 12, in Clunie Church, Maundy Thursday service in Kinclaven Church on Thursday, April 13, and Good Friday service on Friday, April 14, in Caputh Church. All these services will begin at 7pm. Easter Sunday services will be held in Caputh and Kinclaven churches as usual. The lunch club
Dunning
Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 7, 10, 12, 14. There were no winners; next week’s prize money will be £2000. The new outdoor season opens on Saturday, April 15, at 2pm. Anyone interested in trying bowls is welcome to come along. Church The service in the church on Sunday will be led by the Rev James Aitchison at 11am. All are welcome to attend the Aberuthven and Dunning stated annual meeting following worship. A copy of the trustees report and accounts is available at www.aberdun.org.uk. Easter dates Good Friday LECT service takes the form of John Stainer’s Crucifixion in Dunbarney Church at 6.30pm. Easter Sunday dawn service will be held in Tron Square at 7am. Children’s Easter service in Dunning Church is at 9.30am, with joint service in the church at 11am. A choir from Stewartsville Parish, New Jersey will perform in Dunning Church on April 22n, at 7pm, as part of a Scottish tour. The LECT songs of praise event will be held in the church on April 24, at 7.30pm. If you would like a favourite hymn to be included in this service, please contact either Alan Kelman or Fiona Duff.
Errol
Pensioners’ Group The next bingo tea will be held in Errol Village Hall on Thursday, April 20, eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome. Church A coffee morning will be held in the Ochil Room on Saturday, April 8, from 10am to 12 noon. Palm Sunday worship service and children’s Sunday club will take place in the church on Sunday at 11am. Revive cafe will be held in the Ochil Room on Wednesday, April 12, from 1pm to 2.30pm and choir practice will be held in the vestry at 7pm. The Guild AGM will take place in the Ochil Room on Thursday, April 13, at 12 noon. Last Supper service will be held in Kilspindie Church Hall on Friday, April 14, at 7pm, and a Good Friday service will be held in Errol Church at 7pm.
Forteviot
Bowling Club The Lotto numbers drawn on April 2, were 1, 6, 11, 13. There was no winner; the rollover will be £1000. The next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday at 10am.
Kinross
Loch Leven Community Library Events begin with ‘The Fairy in the Kettle’ with Pauline Tait on Friday, April 7, from 10.45am to 11.45am; suitable for children aged four to eight years. Kids can find some fairies in the library and enjoy fairy crafts after the reading. To reserve a place, contact the library on 01577 867205. An IT drop-in session will be held on Thursday, April 13, from 2pm to 4pm. This is an informal volunteer-led free session, but booking is essential. Continued on page 27.