District News

Coupar Angus

Abbey Church The congregation were welcomed to the service on Sunday, November 26 by Rev Andy Graham, who congratulated the organisers of the silent auction and thanked all who donated items and attended the event. An excellent sum of £2130 was raised which will go towards the cost of the new boiler for the church. The choir opened the service with the introit ‘Be Still and Know That I am God’. After prayers the Bible lessons, Ezekiel chapter 34, verses 11-16 and Matthew chapter 25, verses 31-46, were read by Ellen McGibbon. During uplift of the offering the choir sang ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’, and after prayers the service ended with the hymn ‘Rejoice the Lord is King’. Organist Austin Wilkie played ‘Could it be Forever’ as a tribute to David Cassidy, ‘Andante Poco Tranquillo’ by Alfred Hollins and ‘Voluntary in G’ by John Worgan. The Sunday service at the Abbey Church is from 11.15am to 12.15pm, all welcome. The prayer group and Bible study continue on Wednesdays, at 2pm and 7.15pm respectively. The next Friday Friendly - the last of the year - will be on December 1, between 1.30pm and 3pm at the Abbey, all welcome. On Sunday, December 3, a soup and sandwich lunch will be held after morning service to which everyone is warmly invited. The Children’s Ministry nativity will be held on Thursday, December 21, at 7pm in the Abbey church. Tickets are £3 and are on sale now. The Church of Scotland has created a new online advent calendar. Each day from December 1, the calendar will journey with the characters in the nativity through video, reflections and prayer. Sign up at http://churchofscotland.advent-calendar.net or access it through www.bandcachurch.org.uk. Intimations for next Sunday should be submitted to Ellen by emailing emcgibbon@sky.com or by calling 07541009398 by Thursday. 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. The final meeting this year is tonight (Friday, December 1), at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Mike Taylor who will talk about Passchendaele. Tickets will be on sale for the Christmas meal on January 12 in the Red House Hotel, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are also available at the Heritage Centre or by telephoning Sheila Legge on 01828 628886. Pipe Band There will be a bingo tea in aid of Coupar Angus Pipe Band this Friday, December 1, in Coupar Angus town hall. Fantastic prizes and home baking will be on offer. Eyes down at 7.30pm. People are reminded to bring their own cup. Thursday Friends The Christmas party will be held in the Red House Hotel on Thursday, December 14, at 1pm for 1.30pm.

Dunning

Bowling Club The lottery numbers this week were 3, 9, 12 and 15. There were no winners, and next week’s prize money will be £2000. Church The service on Sunday, December 3, will be conducted by the Rev James Aitchison at 11am. Come along to the festive coffee morning and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in Dunning Church hall from 10am to 12pm tomorrow (Saturday, December 2) - entry is £2.

Errol

Church Morning worship on Sunday, December 3, at 11am will be the first Sunday of Advent and will include the Children’s Club. The service will be conducted by Rev John MacGregor. Messy Church will be held at 3pm to 4.30pm, in the village hall.

Revive Cafe will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at 1pm to 2.30pm, in the village hall. Choir practise will be held at 7pm, in the Sidlaw Room. The Guild will meet on Thursday, December 7, at 2pm in the church when the ladies will discuss the Haiti project.

Forteviot

Supper and Carols service will be held in Forteviot hall on Friday, December 8, at 5.30pm. Bowling Club Lotto The numbers drawn on Sunday, November 26, were: 2, 4, 7 and 17. There was no winner, next week’s rollover will now be £1000. The next draw will take place this Sunday, December 3, at 10am, in the clubhouse.

Kettins

Parish Hall There will be a coffee morning to draw the Christmas raffle on Saturday, December 9, from 10am to 11.30am, all welcome.

Kinclaven

Church The service on Sunday, November 26, was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts and assisted by Rev Bill Ewart. Organist was Janet Coyle and Sandra Service read from Matthew chapter 25, verses 31-46. On Monday, December 4, at 6pm, in Caputh church there will be a service of carols and lighting of the outdoor Christmas tree with pupils and staff from Murthly and Glendelvine primary schools. Donations from this service will go to CHAS and Cash for Kids charities. Sunday services are at 9.45am and all are welcome.

Kinross

Milnathort Primary School Christmas fair takes place tomorrow (Sat- December 2), at 10am to 12 noon. Entry costs £2 for adults, with free admission for children. The price includes (non-alcoholic) mulled wine and a mince pie. Attractions will include stalls, tombola, face painting, games, Christmas crafts and a special visit from Santa Claus for the youngsters. Cleish Primary School Christmas craft fayre will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm to 4.30pm, in Cleish village hall. All ages are free. There will be Christmas gifts, craft stalls, mulled wine and carol singing on offer. For more information, call 07795 386390. Little Seedlings Club December meeting will take place this Sunday, December 3, at Dobbies Garden Centre in Turfhills, at 11am. Fun Christmas activities will be on offer. Children between the ages of four and 10 years will be made welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Booking should be made by emailing community.kinross@dobbies.com. Kinross Hub The Carers Cafe will be held on Monday, December 4, in Loch Leven Community Campus, at 10am to 12 noon. Guest speaker is still to be confirmed and will commence at 10.15am prompt. Contact Gail Boath on 01577 867306 or Annette Bond on 01738 567076 for more information. Kinross and Ochil Short Walks Group The groups’ next trek will leave on Tuesday, December 5, to Auchtermuchty, Dunshalt and Strathmiglo. Meeting at Kinross Park and Ride at 10am, or 10.20am in the car park (opposite Cycle tavern in Auchtermuchty). It will be a pleasant, level walk on good paths with open views. For further information, contact walks organiser, Edna Burnett on 01577 862977. Blythswood Care The next collection will take place on Tuesday, December 5, in the car park at Perth’s Asda store on Dunkeld Road, at 11.30am to 1.30pm. For more information, contact the driver’s mobile on 07989 344770. Milnathort Filmhouse will be showing the film “Bridget Jones’s Baby” on Saturday, December 9. This is aimed at over 18s only. Doors open at 7.30pm, for 8pm in Milnathort town hall. Admission is £6 for adults; £4 for concessions, bring your own bottle. A raffle will be held in aid of Social Bite’s Sleep in the Park 2017 appeal or by visiting www.sleepinthepark. co.uk. There will also be a tuck shop with movie snacks. Information and online booking can be made at www. milnathortfilmhouse.com. Christmas walk Kinross and Ochil Walking Group are holding a Christmas walk and lunch on Sunday, December 10. This will be a circular walk of five miles, along Devon way from Sauchie to Sterling Mills and back, taking in March Glen and Sauchie Tower. Followed by Christmas lunch at the Woodsman, Fishcross. For further details and where to meet, contact group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Kinross-shire Historical Society The December meeting will be held on Monday, December 11, in Kinross Parish Church on Station Road, at 7.30pm. Professor David Munro MBE will talk about Martin and Birrell, the story of two local 19th century land surveys. Membership costs £6 for adults; seniors £5; under 18 free; and visitors £2 per talk. RSPB Loch Leven Nature Tots ‘Helping animals through winter’ event will take place on Wednesday, December 13, at 10am to 12pm. The event is aimed at families with children aged five and under; membership costs £3, £6 per family for nonurday,

Luncarty

Bowling Club Numbers in lottery this week were 7, 8, 17 and 19. There was no winning line, and next week’s prize money will now be £2000. Church The service this Sunday, December 3, is in Stanley. The Lunch Club will be held in Luncarty Church Centre on Monday, December 4, at 11am. Entertainment will be provided by Ian Anderson on his accordian, followed by a seasonal lunch. All welcome. Pins and Needles A coffee morning will be held in the Church Centre on Saturday, December 9, from 10am to 11.30am when Christmas items will be on sale. All welcome.

Meigle

Christmas Lights The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm this Sunday, December 3. There will be carol singing and a visit from Santa. Floral Night There will be a Christmas floral night in Meigle Church on Monday, December 4, at 7pm. Entry costs £7 with proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care.

Methven

Bowling Club Lotto numbers this week were: 3, 13, 14 and 17. There was no winner, and next week’s prize money will be now be £1980.

Newburgh

Poppy Appeal Jacki Duff wishes to thank all who supported the recent Poppy Appeal. This year’s appeal raised £1047.15 with the retiring collection from the United Reformed Church raising an additional £177.83. Community Council The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 7pm in the TICC when all issues concerning the community will be discussed. Oddfellows The Oddfellows will be having a meeting every Thursday, at 7.30pm, in December, to be held in the Masons Hall. Bonus Ball The winner of last week’s TICC bonus ball was Bill Kennedy on no 8. Christmas Fair Santa Claus will arrive at the TICC, at 10am for the Christmas fair. All the usual stalls will be on offer. All welcome. Continued page 28.