District News

Coupar Angus

Continued There will be no meetings of the prayer group in the church this month and meetings resume on September 6, at 2pm. Choir rehearsals resume that day and will be held from 6pm to 7pm. Anyone interested in joining the choir should speak to Austin or come to rehearsals. The Bible study group resumes on September 13, at 7.15pm when members will look at Luke’s gospel. Rev Graham is on holiday from August 17-31 inclusive. Anyone requiring pastoral care can contact Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632238 from August 17-21, or Rev Harry Mowbray on 01250 876386 from August 22-31. Volunteers are required on Sunday after the service to help tidy up the gallery and should speak to Irene Henderson. The Children’s Ministry groups resume on Thursday, August 24. Thanks to the leaders and helpers who gave up their time and talents each week. Help is also required to set up the groups in the church on Mondays at 9.30am and Thursdays at 9pm to clear away tables and set up the church for the Sunday service. Anyone able to help should speak to Donna Hindmarch. The service on Sunday takes place at 11.15am to 12.15pm. Intimations for next Sunday should be submitted to Ellen on emcgibbon@sky.com or on 07541009398 by Thursday. Thursday Friends Allan and Sheila Legge and Margaret Taylor would like to thank all members and local people who supported the charity shop last week, either by donations or purchasing goods. They would also like to extend a special thanks to Margaret Graham and Joe Richards for all that they did. The sum of £1640 was raised which will go towards the Thursday Friends’ Christmas meal. The afternoon parties resume in the town hall on Thursday, September 14, at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy live music and afternoon tea.

Dunning

Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 8, 11, 12 and 16. There were no winners, and next week’s prize money will now be £2000. Dunning Church The service on Sunday at 11am will be conducted by the Rev Bill Buchan. A Souper Sunday lunch will be held in the church hall after the morning Service on Sunday, August 27, with a selection of soups, breads and cheeses on offer. Any donations will go towards the Church of Scotland HIV projects. All will be made welcome. The next LECT Guild project night will be held in Arngask on Monday, August 28, and will feature guest speaker Val Brown from the Christian Aid charity.

Findo Gask

Flower and produce show A flower and produce show will be held in Findo Gask Hall on Sunday, August 20, at 4pm. Green-fingered residents and those with baking expertise or a flair for floral arrangements can come along on the day and view the entries in this year’s competitions. Classes will range from mis-shapen vegetables to posters and tray bakes to summer blooms. Afternoon tea will be available and there will also be a plant stall held in aid of the Hedgehog Rescue charity. A schedule for the show will be available by contacting 730260. Prior to the event, residents can work together at the regular litter pick to collect rubbish left around the town. Volunteers should report to Findo Gask Hall on the day at 2.30pm, and equipment will be provided.

Errol

Errol Church The morning worship service on Sunday at 11am will include a baptism and confirmation and will be conducted by Rev John MacGregor. Flower show Errol Horticultural Association will hold its annual flower show on Saturday, August 26. Schedules can be obtained from the post office or the butchers in the village. The show opens for exhibits on the Friday at 7pm to 9pm, and again from 8am to 9.30am on the Saturday. It will open again for the showing of exhibits from 1.30pm to 3pm when the trophies will be presented by Rev John MacGregor. All welcome.

Forteviot

Forteviot Bowling Club The lotto numbers drawn on Tuesday, August 8 were 1, 3, 4 and 20. There was no winner and next week’s rollover draw of £1000 will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday, August 22, at 7pm. Forteviot Church The service this Sunday at 9.30am will be conducted by Rev Sandy Gunn, followed by an additional service held at 2pm. There will be tea and a chat in the village hall afterwards and an opportunity to view the art exhibition. All welcome.

Glenfarg

Tennis Club A pop-up pub will be held in the village hall this Saturday, August 19. The village’s world famous duck race will take place on the Sunday, starting on the village hall green at 1pm. Attractions will include a barbecue, bar, entertainment for the kids and lots more. This is traditionally one of the best family days out during the entire year, and all are welcome. Baby and toddlers’ group Glenfarg’s baby and toddlers’ group meets in the village hall on Mondays from 9.30am. New members are welcome to drop in for a coffee and join this friendly group. Youngsters from newborns right up to children starting primary school are welcome to join. All will be made welcome. Turrets Bar grand opening The famous Bein Inn will have its grand opening tonight (Friday, August 18), from 7pm. Live music on the night will be provided by The Leveneers. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in for a food sample tasting and a complimentary glass of punch. Park run A new park run event will be starting in Glenfarg on Saturdays or Sundays. Park run is a free timed run for all ages and includes pets and is being run by volunteers. Anyone who would be interested in taking part in this event, should contact Elliot Wilkins on 07467 347115 or email elliotwilkins2003@gmail.com. Lower Earn Churches Together (LECT) Guild will meet in Arngask Church, Glenfarg on Monday, August 28, at 7.30pm. Val Brown, from Christian Aid, will talk about how the Guild. Through the funding of solar ovens, it has made a dramatic difference to communities in Bolivia and the forests are being preserved as a result, mitigating against the effects of climate change. All are welcome to come along.

Guildtown

St Martins Church The morning worship service in the church this Sunday will be led by Rev Alan Livingstone at 9.30am. All members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. Church fair This is being held at Burnside Church, Scone on Saturday, August 26, from 2pm to 4pm. Donations for the stalls can either be handed in to church elders or brought along to the church this Sunday.

Kinclaven

Kinclaven Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Reverend Peggy Ewart-Roberts. The organist was Janet Coyle and the Bible readings were taken from

Kinross

Charity night A charity race night, grand raffle and auction took place in the Thistle Hotel, Milnathort on Thursday of this week. The founding members of the charity thank all those who came along and supported this event, with all proceeds going towards the Haiti Help charity. Kinross Netball Club Training sessions resume in the large sports hall of Loch Leven community campus on Friday of this week, between 7pm and 8pm. New members welcome. The club is open to all levels of ability and fitness. For more information on the club, email kinrossnetball@ hotmail.com. Community campus An antiques, vintage, retro and collectors’ fair will be held in Loch Leven community campus this Saturday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Entry costs £1 per person. Activities will include buying and selling of items and valuations will be provided on the day. For stall bookings, telephone Angus Martin on 07944 416565. First anniversary party Giacopazzi’s ice-cream parlour will host their first anniversary party at their premises on New Road, Milnathort this Saturday. Attractions will include a barbecue, bouncy castle, face painting for the kids, strawberry tart making, and competitions. There will also be a chance to win one of Giacopazzi’s famous pizzas and ice cream, as well as lots more. All welcome. Horticultural Society Fossoway and District Horticultural Society will host its 99th competition in the village hall, Crook of Devon tomorrow. Doors open at 2pm and this will be followed by the presentation of trophies. Admission costs £1 for adults; free entry for children. Schedules are available from the Fossoway Store or garage, Crook of Devon or from George Harley on 01577 840752. Everyone welcome. Crook and Drum Growing Together The official opening of the new flower bed will take place on the green on Sunday, August 20, at noon. Everyone is welcome to go along with a picnic and any outdoor games or take a plant along to be added to the bed. Kinross/Ochil Walking Group The next trek will be to Tillicoultry Glen and Alva on Sunday, August 20 - a distance of seven miles. It will be a steep walk up, round and down the recently upgraded glen using new stairways, before going into Alva and returning via the woodland park. For further details and meeting place, contact group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Circle dancing The sessions resume in Millbridge Hall, Kinross on Tuesday, August 22, at 10.30am and on Wednesday, August 23, at 10am in the Dance Studio on Junction Road. Newcomers will be made very welcome; no experience is required. For more information on the sessions, contact Lynne on 01259 742173 or email lynne244@btinternet.com. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau An Outreach Advice Surgery will be held in St Paul’s Church hall, The Muirs, on August 22, between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. No appointment is required as the surgery is a drop-in service. For complex issues, a further appointment may be necessary. Perth CAB can help; advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. Contact their advice line on 01738 450580; appointment line on 01738 450581. Perth CAB Benefits Advice in Libraries Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean will be available in Loch Leven community library on Wednesday and Thursday, August 23 and 24, to provide advice on all benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are usually offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, call 01738 450599 or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) at Andrew.Scobie@Perthcab.casonline. org.uk. Open Art Society Painting and drawing classes will be held at the Kinross Open Art Society’s centre on Wednesday, August 23 and Friday, August 25. Come along and enjoy art sessions in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, while learning a wide variety of painting and drawing techniques. Sessions on both days begin at 10am to 12 noon and from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. For more information, telephone 01577 864058 or email theopenartsocietykinross@gmail.com. Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise will hold an informal meeting and presentation at the Church Centre, Kinross on Wednesday, August 23, at 7.30pm. The group’s recently appointed youth worker, Barry Dougall, will be available and residents can meet members of the KYTHE team over tea, coffee and nibbles. For more details, contact Ewan Cathcart on 01577 862039. Farmers’ market The next market will take place at the old town hall on the High Street on Saturday, August 26, from 9am to 1pm. All welcome. Sponsored walk A sponsored walk has been organised by the Parkinson’s UK charity along the Loch Leven heritage trail on Sunday, August 27. The walk will begin on the trail and end at Loch Leven’s Larder. Participants can choose from either a gentle two mile walk down to the loch or a more strenuous six mile walk. Call 0344 225 9857 or visit parkinsons. org.uk