District News

Collace

AGM The annual general meeting of Kinrossie Hall saw office-bearers elected as follows: Colin Hally, chairman, Fiona Foulkes, treasurer, and Angela Williamson, secretary. Christmas Fayre The fayre will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 2pm. All the usual stalls will be available with fresh produce and lovely baking. There are a few tables remaining at a cost of £10 each for anyone who would like attend the event. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. All are welcome to meet up with friends old and new. For donations or table bookings, phone Angela on 01821 650404. Church Communion will be celebrated in Collace Church on Sunday, November 26. All are welcome to the service which starts at 11.15am. The Guild will serve sandwiches and cakes at the end of the service with donations going to the Guild projects. There will also be a retiring offering for Crossreach. Donations of colouring in books, crayons or pencils for the Prison Visitors’ Centre can made to the church on Sundays, December 3 and 10. Christmas Meal Anyone wanting to attend the Guild Christmas meal, should put their names on the list at the back of the church. All welcome. Club Draw The final draw for the 125 Club at the club’s made at the AGM resulted in winners: £50 – L Cocker, Collace; £25 – S Gray, Collace.

Coupar Angus

Abbey Church Rosemary Patterson led the services at Bendochy and Coupar Angus Abbey on Sunday. Her message was everything is possible for those who believe. At the Abbey the service began with a message from Psalm 34 and the introit by the choir, I know who holds the future. Bible readings were from Job chapter two, verses 3 to 10 and Mark chapter nine, verses 14 to 29. After singing hymn 544, Open my eyes that I might see, Rosemary spoke about how easy it was to praise God when things are going well. But as life is not always that favourable, faith can move mountains when prayers were not answered. She explained that people are not privy to the bigger picture, God is not required to explain himself. Even Job had difficulties with this. Our lives do matter and we cannot know the mysteries of life. Having faith and accepting the bad with the good helps us to get on with the future. God gives countless reasons for optimism and people should do their best with whatever life throws at them. The service ended with the rousing hymn How Great Thou Art. Music played by organist Austin Wilkie was Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Waltz in G by Bedrich Smetana and La Mourisque by C Tylman Susato. Silent Auction The auction is being held at the Red House Hotel on Friday, November 24, at 7pm to raise funds towards the cost of installing a new heating system in the Abbey. Items for the auction can include jewellery, watches, or any items that will raise money; no item is too small or too large. Larger items can be photographed and the photo displayed on a card. Contact Ellen by email emcgibbon@sky.com or telephone 07541009398, or Allan Legge to arrange donations. Tickets £3 which includes refreshments and a raffle. Church The Sunday service at the Abbey Church is held from 11.15am to 12.15pm, all welcome. Intimations for next Sunday should be submitted to Ellen by emailing her on emcgibbon@sky.com or by calling 07541009398 by Thursday. The next Friday Friendly will be held on December 1, between 1.30pm and 3pm at the Abbey. All welcome.

Heritage Association The association meets on the first Friday of each month at 7.30pm. As the bowling club has closed down, the new venue for the group is the St Anne’s Church hall on Forfar Road. Pipe Band There will be a bingo tea in aid of Coupar Angus Pipe Band on Friday, December 1, in Coupar Angus Town Hall. Fantastic prizes and home baking will be on offer. Eyes down at 7.30pm. Residents are asked to bring their own cups. Thursday Friends The Christmas party will be in the Red House Hotel on Thursday, December 14, at 1pm for 1.30pm.

Dunning

Bowling Club The lotto numbers this week were 1, 3, 11 and 15. There were no winners. Next week’s prize money will be £2000.

Errol

Church A ‘big sing’ event with Alan Kelman will be held in the church on Friday at 7.30pm. Entry by donation. The service on Sunday will include morning worship and children’s club at 11am and will be conducted by Rev Iain Paton. Revive Cafe A cafe will be held in the village hall on Wednesday, November 29 from 1pm to 2.30pm with choir practise in the Sidlaw Room at 7pm. The next Messy Church event is on Sunday, December 3. The service on Sunday morning will be conducted by the Rev James Aitchison at 11am.

Forteviot

Bowling Club Lotto numbers drawn on Sunday were: 2, 3, 17 and 20. There was no winner, the rollover is now £1000. The next draw will take place on Sunday, December 2, at 10am in the clubhouse. Church Forteviot Church service on

Sunday will be held at 9.30am and will be led by Rev James W Aitchison.

Glencarse

Community Council West Carse Community Council’s November public meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 29, in the community centre on Errol Road, St Madoes at 7.30pm. All members of the public are invited and are welcome to attend.

Glenfarg

Baby and Toddlers Glenfarg Baby and Toddlers’ Christmas fayre is on Saturday, November 25, from 10am to 2pm in the village hall. Entry cost £2 for adults; kids go free, (includes tea, coffee and a mince pie). There will be a variety of lovely stalls from fudge, jewellery, books and more. There is also a cake and candy stall and great raffle prizes. An area will be set up for the kids, with face painting, tattoos and arts and crafts. And last but not least, the Pizza Via van will be in the car park over lunch time, so come along for some lunch and shopping and help support the group. Tennis Club The club’s annual prize-giving dinner and AGM will be on Saturday, November 25, at the Glenfarg Tennis clubhouse. Their AGM begins at 6pm followed by dinner at 7pm. Tickets cost £12 per person and bring your own bottle, and are available by contacting Tim on 07790870561. Christmas Trees Glenfarg Scout Group are selling seven and eightfoot Nordmann fir Christmas trees again this year. These trees are no needle drop and are a great bargain, at only £35. They will be available from early December and can be delivered free of charge. If you would like to order a tree, contact Heather Wilkins on heathercwilkins@gmail. com. Church Abernethy, Dron and Arn-

Guildtown

Church Members of The Guildry Incorporation of Perth will be joining the congregation for morning worship this Sunday, November 26, which will be their annual visit to St Martins Church. Rev Alan Livingstone will lead the service at 9.30am to which all members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. Teas, coffees and home baking will be served at the close of service.

Kinclaven

Church The service on Sunday was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. Organist was Janet Coyle and Bill Service read from Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. During the service Mrs Audrey Awburn was ordained as an elder of the Church of Scotland and welcomed to Kinclaven session. This Saturday, November 25, is the national day of prayer for the Church of Scotland. A service of prayer and reflection will be held in Caputh church at 10.30am. Sunday services are at 9.45am and all are welcome.

Kinross

Christmas Bazaar Orwell and Portmoak Parish Church Christmas bazaar takes place in Milnathort Town Hall on Saturday, November 25, begins at 10am to noon. Teas and coffees, mince pies and shortbread will be on offer. Stalls include floral decorations, Phoenix Trading cards, fair trade, bottle stall, produce, home baking, Christmas pocket money stall, and gifts for pets. Exhibition An art exhibition by Nichol Wheatley will be held on Friday, November 24 until Sunday, December 3 at The Grouse and Claret in Kinross. Catalogues can be made on request by emailing catalogue@ nicholwheatley.com. Broke Not Broken The group will hold its AGM this Friday, November 24, at 7.30pm in Loch Leven Community Campus. All welcome. RSPB Loch Leven A talk by Owen Selly titled ‘Ten years of sea eagles in east Scotland’ takes place this Saturday, November 25, at 4.30pm. Christmas weekend begins this Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm each day, and includes specialist advice on binoculars and telescopes and craft activities for the little ones. Drop in at any time. For further details and to book a place at any of the above events, tel the reserve office on 01577 862355. Church Orwell and Portmoak Parish Church’s Christmas fair is this Saturday, in Milnathort town hall from 10am to noon. Church centre Countdown to Christmas with Swansacre is on Saturday, from 3pm to 6.25pm in Kinross Church Centre. Attractions include a bouncy castle, kids crafts and lots of fun, with a chance to meet Santa. Telephone 01577 862071 to book a child’s place, costs £6 per child. Booking is essential as the special visitors will be in demand. Festive Street Market and Light Up Kinross event is on Saturday, from 4pm to 7pm in Kinross High Street. There will be a great variety of market stalls, carol singing, music and a festive atmosphere. The Christmas lights will be turned on at 7pm by Lucinda Russell, a racehorse trainer from Arlary House Stables in Kinross-shire. Walking Group Kinross and Ochil Walking Group’s next trek is this Sunday, from Kincardine to Clackmannan, a circular walk of seven miles. The route goes past the site of the old Kincardine power station. On to the ruins of the old distillery at Kennet Pans via Clackmannanshire Crossing, then up to Clackmannan Tower. Returning by a slightly different route. For further details and where to meet, call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Ceilidh A ceilidh in Milnathort Town Hall will be held this Sunday, from 2pm to 5pm with a break at 3pm for tea and biscuits. Admission costs £5, and includes music by Ewan Galloway. For further details, call Vi Todd on 01577 863244. Outreach Surgery Perth Citizens Advice Bureau’s next surgery will be held on Tuesday, November 28, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in St Paul’s Church hall, the Muirs, Kinross. No appointment is necessary 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. Loch Leven Library Activities a the library on Tuesday, November 28, sees Gaelic Bookbug session from 2pm to 2.30pm, with songs, rhymes and stories for early years children. Katie Morag and the Brochan Bus will be available from 2.30pm to 3.45pm. All welcome. A Harry Potter quotes trail around local shops is on Tuesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 2. All correct entries will go into a prize draw and the winner will receive a £10 book token and special Harry Potter prize. It is open to children aged 16 years and under. Entry forms and information are available from the library, and from the library stall in the marquee at the street market on Saturday. Continued on page 28.