District News
Aberuthven
Joint service in Dunning Church on Sunday at 11am, will be conducted by the Rev James Aitchison. All are most welcome and tea and coffee will be served after the service.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The service in the church on Sunday of last week was conducted by Mr Michael Archibald and his sermon was based on ‘clarity’. The scripture readings were read by Denis Scott, the organist was Alison Hooper and the flowers were kindly gifted by Lizbeth Ewan. Should you 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 the Christian Aid soup lunch. Tickets cost £3 and are available from Carol or Isobel, or can be paid for on the day. A reminder that due the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme, access to Almondbank will either be by the A85 via Dalcrue or the A9. As from Sunday, June 4, the services in St Serf’s church will begin at 11.30am. The service this Sunday will be conducted by Mr Michael Archibald, at the usual time of 10am, and everyone is very welcome.
\Alyth
Church Sunday’s morning worship was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine and included the Sacrament of Baptism for Cameron John James Assenti. An evening service of Thanksgiving was held in the lower hall of the church. On Sunday this week, morning worship begins at the usual time of 11am in Airlie Street Hall. During term time, the Sunday School welcomes children to the front pews of the church each Sunday morning. All welcome. A crèche 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. New members welcome. The church website, www.alythparishchurch.org.uk, is updated weekly. Family History Project Alyth Family History Project is open at Alyth Parish Church on Sundays from 2-4pm. The archive includes thousands of photographs of people, events, school, businesses, weddings, bairns, views etc. Admission is free. Genealogy enquiries are always welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or 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 Lotto draw numbers this week were: 7, 14, 18 and 19. There were no winners, prize money next week is £713.
Balbeggie
Animal Welfare sale in aid of cats and other animals in need will take place in St Martin’s Public Hall, Balbeggie on Friday, June 2, from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, June 3, from 10am to 12pm. Attractions will include bric-a-brac, good as new stalls, books, CDs, toys, jewellery and plants, Brownies stall, tombola, raffle and refreshments. All welcome. For more information contact Kathleen Fernie on 01821 640442. Scone and St Martin’s Church Morning worship on Sunday of this week will be led by Ian and Alison Scott in Guildtown village hall at 11am. All members of the congregation and any visitors will be made welcome, A pair from Glenalmond College have successfully raised more than £5,000 by cycling the Great Glen for Marie Curie.
Thirteen-year-old Archie Butler and 14-year-old Jake Spurway, who are both in third form at Glenalmond, took to the glen on their bikes during their Easter holidays, and have managed to raise £4,517 for Marie Curie. The pair cycled around 117km as they made their way from Fort William through the Great Glen to Inverness.
Mum Kate Butler explained why the boys wanted to raise money for the cancer charity: “Marie Curie helped my father when he was dying, and they were brilliant for palliative care. When Jake’s gran died, Marie Curie helped their family as well, so it is a cause close to both families’hearts.
“It is amazing, they set a target of £1,000 but they raised much more than that, and with £610 added on from Gift Aid, it will be over £5,000 they have raised. They thought they’d be lucky to even reach their target, so both boys are delighted.
“Both Archie and Jake have a great sense of adventure and love being outdoors - they are already planning their next adventure.”
The boys were met by their friends and family at the finish line in Inverness, where Jake’s grandfather played the bagpipes to mark their achievement.
and teas and coffees will be served at the close of the service. AGM St Martin’s public hall will hold their AGM at the hall on Tuesday, May 23, at 7pm. Drinks and nibbles will be served afterwards.
Bankfoot
Bankfoot Church The service in the church this Sunday is at the usual time of 11.15am and will be conducted by the minister. The Boys’ Brigade Company will also be in attendance during the service, which will be followed by a Christian Aid lunch. All welcome. This Sunday will be the start of Christian Aid week and all are encouraged to support this charity. Badminton golden celebration Bankfoot Badminton Club are celebrating 50 years with an event in the Church Centre on May 14, at 7pm. Members both old and new members are invited to come along and join in the celebrations. If anyone has any old photos or memorabilia, please bring this along on the day. They may also like to play a game or two, with refreshments served about 8.30pm. Indoor garden party A summer indoor garden party will be held in the Church Centre on Saturday, June 10, from 2.30pm to 4pm. Admission costs £8 per person which includes afternoon tea and entertainment from Rural Blend. To book a place, call Evelyn on 01738710534.
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Church The Sunday service at 10am was led by the Minister, Andrew Graham, see Coupar Angus Abbey Church for more. Brig in Bloom coffee morning and plant sale will be held in the Institute, Bridge of Earn on Saturday, May 27, from 10am to 12 noon. entry costs £2.50 at the door on the day and donations for the raffle would be welcomed. Bowling Club Hat night winners were Senga Prior, Yvonne Geddes and John Prior. The ladies who took part in last weekend’s Bowls Scotland event had a win with the senior fours and the fours. The club wish them all the very best in their next round of the competition. Sunday of last week saw a touring team, from Bainsford near Falkirk playing the club in a friendly game with the visitors coming out as the overall winners. And on Monday, a touring team from the Tweed Valley, had another very good game which was again won by the visitors. The club fours takes place this Sunday and donations of food and raffles would be appreciated. Members are asked to be at the club for 12 noon. Bridge of Earn and Forgandenny Old tyme dance will take place in the Institute tonight from 8pm to 11pm. Music will be provided by the Scott Band. Tickets cost £5 (including tea and biscuits) will be available at the door on the night. All proceeds from the event will go to charity. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church Services this Sunday will be held at the usual times of 9.30am in Dunbarney church and 11am at Forgandenny church. Rev Allan Wilson will be leading the worship at both services. All welcome. Caledonia Housing Association There will be a church service in the Common Room this Sunday 14 May at 2.30pm. All welcome. Christian Aid week This year’s Christian Aid week will take place from May 14–20. Please give generously to support refugees in Europe, who lost their homes and possessions during the Second World War. Moncreiffe Care Home There will be
Archie Butler (left) and Jake Spurway (right) cycled the Great Glen Way for Marie Curie a church service in the care home this Friday at 3.45pm. All welcome. Rossie House The garden will be open to the public this Friday and on Friday, May 26, from 2pm to 5pm. Entrance costs £4; children are free. There will be refreshments available on Friday, May 2, and money raised will be donated to Scotland’s Garden Charity and Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church. Bridge of Earn Institute survey Residents can have their say on future improvements to the Institute. People can take part in the survey – electronic copies will also be available to download at www.bridgeofearninstitute.com or paper copies can be picked up from the Institute, doctors’ surgery, dentists’ practice or the Kintillo shop. Brickhall Community Garden Brig in Bloom’s project is now underway and they are looking for old photographs of rural life, landscapes and people from Bridge of Earn, dating back to the 1940s, 1960s or even earlier. If you have any photos or anything of interest you would be willing to lend for a short period of time, please contact Avril on 813516.
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Senior Club The club’s shorter trip to Jamesfield Garden Centre in Abernethy is on Thursday, May 11, leaving Burrelton at approximately 11.15am. All those going have been contacted. The longer trip to St Andrews is on Thursday, May 18, leaving Burrelton Green at 9am and then picking up at the Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus at 9.15am. The first stop is to Balgove Farm Shop and restaurant for coffee then on to St Andrews with a visit to the aquarium followed by a tour round Kingsbarns Distillery. Arriving back at the Red House Hotel at 5.15pm for high tea. All other Senior Club members are invited at the Red house for high tea free of charge. Any
\Coupar Angus
Abbey Church The Sunday service was led by the Minister, Andrew Graham, and aided by the singing of the choir whose introit was ‘How sweet the name of Jesus sounds’. Bible readings by Ellen Anne Easson were Psalm 23 and from John ch 10 v 1 to 11. Mr Graham reminded those gathered that Jesus is to be trusted and believed, that he lived on earth and demonstrated that he was God’s chosen one, and that his followers should share with others what following Jesus meant to them. The congregation was asked if they listened to God. Often, people speak to God in their prayers but do they take time to listen to God who speaks to people in many different ways. His goodness is all around and people should listen to God’s voice and let it penetrate deep into their souls. Mr Graham’s sermon was followed by the hymn ‘I have decided to follow Jesus’ and amongst the prayers of intercession the congregation asked for blessings on all who do service for others whether at home or abroad. Choirmaster Austin Wilkie played Booree from the French Overture in Bruinar by J S Bach, Fuga Cromatica by Geug Telemainu and Short Prelude and Fugue in D minor by Bach. Prayer meetings will be held at 2pm on Wednesdays and Bible Study at 7.15pm in the Abbey Church on May 11. From June, on the first Friday of each month between 1.30pm and 3pm there will be tea and coffee sessions in the Abbey Church open to all in the community. EPACTS is holding a fund-raising charity shop in George Street in Coupar Angus for Christian Aid week, May 14 to 20.
Pride of Place The group is hosting its annual litter pick on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Clean Up Scotland campaign on Sunday, May 14. Volunteers would be much appreciated and are asked to meet at the Town Hall at 2pm. Refreshments will be provided in Larghan Park afterwards.