District News

Aberdalgie

Aberdalgie Church The service in the church on Sunday, at 9.30am, will be led by Reverend James W Aitchison.

Almondbank

St Serf’s Church The communion service at the church on Sunday of last week was conducted by the Rev Iain Paton, and his sermon was based on Easter forgiveness. The scripture readings were read by Jennie Norrie, the organist was Alison Hooper and the flowers were kindly gifted by Jessie Walker. Should anyone require the pastoral services of a minister during the vacancy, please contact Mr Michael Archibald on 01738 840995. There will be a joint service at Almondbank church on Sunday, May 28, beginning at 10am, followed by a Christian Aid soup lunch. A reminder that due to the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme, access to Almondbank will either be by the A85 via Dalcrue or by the A9. The service on Sunday of this week will be conducted by Mr Michael Archibald, at the usual time of 10am, and everyone is very welcome.

Alyth

Alyth Church Morning worship at the church on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. Worship on Sunday of this week 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 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 held 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 open at Alyth Parish Church on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. The archive includes thousands of photographs of local people, events, schools, businesses, weddings, children, views, etc. Admission is free. Genealogy inquiries are always 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.

Auchterarder

Auchterarder Bowling Club The lotto draw this week numbers were: 5, 7, 16 and 18. There were no winners; next week’s prize money next will be £660. Friends of Aytoun Hall is a charity limited by guarantee that exists to look after the Auchterarder community’s interests in the Aytoun Hall. The community, through ‘the Friends’, now have a say in the way the venue is maintained and operated through its connections with Perth and Kinross Council. The group are holding their annual general meeting on June 7, which will commence in the council chambers of Aytoun Hall, at 7.30pm. Following the AGM, if no-one steps forward to join the management committee, it is anticipated that the committee, established for 12 full members, will be reduced to five full members and two co-opted members, the bare minimum. The committee will therefore be operating with a shortfall of seven full members. An appeal is being made for any local residents in post code PH3, who may be interested in joining this committee, to come forward prior to the AGM and apply

to become a member. The committee meets monthly, except in July and December. Further information and nomination papers can be obtained from David Homewood, convener, by contacting him on 01764 663049. Alternatively, nomination papers are available from the hall keeper in Aytoun Hall.

Bankfoot

Bankfoot Church The service at the church on Sunday, will be a communion service, at the usual time of 11.15am and will be conducted by the Rev Adrian Laugh. All welcome. Badminton golden celebration This year Bankfoot Badminton Club, which meets in Bankfoot Church Centre, will be celebrating its 50th year. All former and current members of the club are invited to attend a social evening in the Church Centre on Wednesday, May 17, at 7pm. All are invited to come along and join in during the evening and share their memories. If anyone has any photos or other memorabilia of the club, they are asked to bring this along. Members will also be able to play a game or two if they wish and there will be drinks nibbles available around 8pm. Christian Aid week This year’s Christian Aid week will begin at the church on Sunday, May 14. A Christian Aid lunch will be held at the close of morning service on that day. It is hoped this lunch will, once again, be well supported.

Bendochy

Bendochy Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Andy Graham and the reading from Luke chapter 24, verse 13-35 was by Jane Davidson. In his sermon Rev Graham focused on how people are often unable to see Jesus before them and how they need to look for him in their lives and in the world around them. The service on Sunday Bowling Club Hat night winners this week were: Alister Flynn, George Laing and Meryl McKenzie. The club played host to the first friendly on Monday night when six rinks of triples from Kinnoull visited the green. Brig in Bloom The winners of the 200 Club’s April draw were: £50, J Allan; £30, L Patterson; £10, J Barnett and M McGowan, and the winning numbers were 129, 161, 6 and 154. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church Services on Sunday will be held at the usual times: 9.30am in Dunbarney church and 11am at Forgandenny church. Rev Allan Wilson will be leading the worship at both services. All welcome. Church membership It is proposed to hold meetings very soon for people interested in becoming a communicant member of the church. For further information, contact Allan on 812463. Christian Aid week This year’s Christian Aid week begins on May 14 until May 20. Volunteers are required to help with door-to-door collections. Further information, contact Pat on 812340 or Edna on 812082.

Earn Singers Thanks goes to everyone who came along and supported the Earn Singers’ concert on Friday of last week, which raised £432.

SWI The group’s AGM will be held in the Institute on Wednesday, May 10, at 7.30pm. All ladies welcome.

Old Tyme dance The next dance at the Institute will be held on Friday, May 12, from 8pm 11pm. Music will be provided by Scott Band; tickets cost £5 (includes tea and biscuits) available at the door on the night. All proceeds will go to charity.

Burrelton

Burrelton Bowling Club The club opened their 2017 season on Saturday, April 15. Past president John Findlay welcomed 18 members and wished them well in all their competitions for the coming year. He then asked the greenkeeper, Jim Hutchison, to throw the first jack and a most enjoyable game followed, although, it was interrupted for a short time by a shower of rain. The winning pair was made up of Jim Smith and Ian Milne. The first of the club’s Friday night hat events took place on Friday, April 21, and the winners were Rodney Beal, Margaret Moir and Ray Eskdale. The hat night winners on Friday, April 28, were Margaret Duthie and Stef Elertowicz. The club played host to 12 members from Inchture Bowling Club on Saturday, April 29, for its annual friendly. Inchture were worthy winners, winning with a score of 42 shots to 29.

Caputh

Bowling Club The green looks in good condition for the opening of the new playing session tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. All current members and anyone interested in the sport will be made very welcome.

Church news Rev Peggy Ewart Roberts led worship in Caputh church on Sunday morning of last week, with husband Rev Bill Ewart preaching the sermon. Ian Young was the organist and Jeannie Paul read the lessons. Due to Rev Peggy suffering a family bereavement in Germany, Rev Tom Tait will conduct the service this Sunday in Clunie church at 11.15am. Communion will be celebrated in Caputh church on May 14, when all are welcome to attend. The monthly lunch will be available in Caputh session room on Tuesdays at 12.30pm. Christian Aid money from annual boxes will be accepted at the church.

Coupar Angus

Abbey Church The communion service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Andy Graham and the reading was by Bob Farquharson, from Luke chapter 24, verses 13-35. Following tradition the introit As We Gathered was sung by the kirk session. In his all-age address, Rev Graham showed the congregation a number of pictures which could all be seen to be different objects depending on which way they were viewed. He made the point that people often don’t see things as they are. The Bible reading was the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus just after the crucifixion of Jesus. In his sermon, Rev Graham made the point that they were miserable and had lost hope. When they were joined by Jesus they didn’t recognise him. It wasn’t until later when he ate with them and took bread, gave thanks and broke it that they realised that it was their Lord. They were then full of hope for the future as they realised Jesus was still with them. People can share that hope if they look for Jesus in their lives. The sacrament of communion was then celebrated. Musical offerings by Austin Wilkie were Sarabande in E minor by J Matheson, Prelude in G minor from Twelve Little Preludes by JS Bach, and Thanksgiving hymn and Trumpet Voluntary by J Clarke. A retiring offering was taken for the PKAVs charity. The prayer group will meet in the Abbey at 2pm on Wednesday of this week and Bible study will continue in the evening at 7.15pm. All welcome. The deadline for articles for the next Isla Link will be Sunday, May 14. Articles should be emailed to Rachel at rachel.ewins@ btinternet.com or Roz at roz.arno@ btinternet.com. EPACTS are holding a charity shop in George Street from May 14-20, for Christian Aid. Intimations for next Sunday should be sent to Ellen at emcgibbon@sky.com or call 07541 009398 by Thursday. Heritage Association The next meeting will the final one of this season and will take place in the Bowling Club’s function room on Friday, May 5, at 7.30pm. The AGM will be followed by the usual meeting and organisers are hoping for a good turnout. The Association are also holding its annual charity shop at the George Street premises from Monday, May 8, until Saturday, May 13. It will be open on Sunday, May 7, to set the shop up and receive any donations. Alternatively, contact Allan on 01828 628886 if any donations need to be uplifted.

Dunning

Dunning Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 4, 10, 11 and 16. There were no winners; next week’s prize money will be £2000.

Errol

Errol Church A plant and bake sale will take place in the village hall on Saturday, May 6, from 10am until 1pm. Morning worship and children’s Sunday club will be held during the 11am service on Sunday, May 7, followed by a messy church event in the village hall from 3pm until 4.30pm. The Revive cafe will be held in the Ochil Room on Wednesday, May 10, from 1pm till 2.30pm. Choir practice will meet in the Sidlaw Room at 7pm, and the Big Brekkie event will take place in the village hall on Saturday, May 13, from 9am till 11am. Errol pensioners group The next bingo tea event will be held in the village hall on Thursday, May 18, eyes down at 7.30pm. As this is a prize bingo, donations of items for lines, houses and raffles would be much appreciated. Residents of all ages will be most welcome. Tickets for the summer drive on Sunday, June 18, will be available on the night.