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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-yearsold. 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. Trained and friendly staff will carry out an assessment before the first visit to ensure the needs of the cared for and equally the carer are fully understood and met. 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, Wednesda and Friday, 9am - 3pm, Rattray Community Hall, Balmoral Road, Blairgowrie. Emergency respite care available if 48 hours’ notice given. Cost is £25 per day and includes five hours at the Day Club, three-course lunch and refreshments, organised activities such as games, quizzes, gentle exercise techniques, crafts and much more. Transport is available but this is limited by the area and space available. Please get in touch to discuss your own requirements. For more details contact Laura McKenzie or Linda McGougan on 01738 567076. 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. If you support someone who is ill, frail, dis-

abled, 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 Asthma Swim Club Tuesday 6-6.30pm at Perth Leisure Pool for children aged 5+. Tel Judith on 01738455068. 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 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 Perth ME Support Group For information or support please call Janet on 0781056725 and leave message. 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. 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. A

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 fun place for parents, carers and children to hire out quality toys, games, dolls and bikes. Check out our new sensory room. We open Tuesdays 1.30 - 3pm, Thursdays 9.45-11.15am and Saturdays 9.45am to noon. In school holidays only open Saturdays. More information at www.perthtoylibrary.org.uk and our Facebook page. Email us on perthtoylibrary@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07814 551184. 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