District News
Aberuthven
Church The service this Sunday in Aberuthven Church will be conducted by the Rev Sandy Gunn at 11am.
Almondbank
Church The service at St Serf’s on Sunday was conducted by Michael Archibald. His sermon was based on ‘A Reflective Year-end Look at Jesus’. Fiona Murray read the Lessons, Alison Hooper was the organist and the flowers were kindly gifted by Wilma Lumsden. There was also a talk by two visiting missionaries. The service on Sunday this week will be conducted by Michael. All welcome.
Alyth
Parish Church Morning worship on Sunday, was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. Worship this Sunday will take place at 11am and will be followed by a communion service. During term-time the Sunday school welcomes children to the front pews of the church. A creche for under-threes is available during Sunday morning services. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court lounge at 10.30am. Choir rehearsal is every Friday at 6.45pm. New members welcome. The church website www. alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly and contains details of the Family History Project, Kirk news, and lots of photos. All events and services are open to everyone. Family History Alyth Family History Project is now closed until Easter. Genealogy enquiries are welcome by emailing fhp@alythparishchurch.org. uk or through the project’s Facebook page. Pipe band Alyth and District Pipe Band practise on Wednesdays from 6pm in Alyth town hall. For more information, contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312 or email elaine@ alythpipeband.org. The band is on the look out for a lead tip, drummers and pipers of all abilities with the intention of entering competitions for the 2018 season. The lead tip will be expected to teach the learners. For more information, contact Pipe Major Gordon Barton, on 07971 485893 or gordonbarton@mac.com.
Auchterarder
Bowling Club Numbers in this week’s lottery draw were 1, 3, 10 and 12. There were no winners, meaning prize money next week will be £623.
Balbeggie
Church The first service of 2018 for Scone and St Martins Parish church will be held in Scone New Church on Sunday, January 7 at the new time of 10.45am. Please note there will be no service held at St Martins. Rev Dr James Simpson will lead this service to which all are warmly invited. On Sunday, January 14 the Rev Alan Livingstone will lead the service in Guildtown Hall at 9.30am. All members, friends and members of the community will be made most welcome. Refreshments will be served in the hall at the close of the service.
Bankfoot
Church The morning service on Sunday, January 7 will be conducted by Rev Adrian Lough. Church Centre The café and soft play area will reopen on Thursday, January 11 at 9.30am. The ladies look forward to welcoming everyone along in the new year. Guild Their next meeting will be held in the Church Centre on January 11 at 2.30pm. Meg Ludkins will be coming along to speak to the club on the topic of ‘Scots in Russia’. Members of the Redgorton and Stanley Guild will also be joining them on the night. Traders have been recognised for playing their part in brightening up Crieff town centre over the festive period.
The Friends of MacRosty Park’s annual window dressing competition
Bendochy
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by the Rev Andy Graham. Rosemary Patterson gave the readings which were Psalm 98 and John chapter one, verses 14-18. For details of the service and further intimations, see the Coupar Angus Abbey Church notice. The Sunday service at Bendochy Church is held at 10am to 10.45am, all welcome. Bowling Club Committee and members wish all their bowling friends a happy new year and a good bowling season. The club will resume the winter season of darts and dominoes today (Friday, January 5). The Wednesday Club will resume on January 10 at 2pm. All welcome. A reminder that the club’s annual general meeting will take place on January 14, in the clubhouse at 2pm prompt. It is hoped that all members will attend this meeting. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church There will be a joint service this Sunday, January 7 in Dunbarney Church, at 10.30am. Trevor Jamison, environmental chaplain for Eco Congregation Scotland will lead the service. All welcome. Christmas Collections The collections from the Christmas services amounted to £895.27. This will now be divided equally between Homestart Perth and Parkinson’s charities. Thanks to everyone for their generosity towards these two worthwhile causes. Ladies’ Keep Fit The class starts back after the Christmas break on Monday, January 9 at 9.30am, in the church hall. Men’s Fitness Class The classes will restart after the festive holidays on Tuesday, January 10 at 5pm, in the church hall. for shopkeepers was won by make-up salon Bella Beaute, whose owner Tamara Giacopazzi received a voucher for the Meadow Inn.
The runner-up was Wee Beasties with Tangled Up In Blue and Gordon
Chatterbox The group for mums, dads, carers and children aged three and under begins their new sessions on Thursday, January 11. The group meets on Thursday mornings during school term time in the church hall. Doors open at 9am and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Carpet Bowls The carpet bowlers will meet again for their new sessions on Saturday, January 13 at 6.30pm, in the church hall. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a fun night of bowling. Further information from Anne on 01738 850257. Brig in Bloom The winners of the December 200 Club draw were: £50 I Menzies, £30 - K Dow, £10 - Mr and Mrs McIntosh and C Dunne.
Burrelton
Church The joint watchnight service at Cargill and Burrelton Church on Christmas Eve was led by the Rev Stevie Thomson with Lynne Mitchell as organist. The joint Christmas witness service at Collace Church on Christmas morning was led by the Rev Stevie Thomson. Morning worship on Sunday, was led by the Rev Stevie Thomson with Lynne Mitchell as organist. Sandy Duthie read from Isaiah chapter 61, verses 10 to chapter 62, verses 3 (the year of the Lord’s favour) and from the Gospel of Luke chapter 22, verses 22-40 (Jesus presented in the temple). Office bearers on duty were Mavis Anton, Jean MacDiarmid and Jim Mackay. Teas and coffees were served by Margaret Alexander. Guild The next meeting will be an update on the CHAS charity on Thursday, January 11, in the church halls, Woodside at 2pm. All welcome.
Caputh/Spittalfield
Church A large congregation attended the family Christingle service in Clunie Church on Christmas Eve and Durward joint third and Delivino highly commended.
Tamara is pictured, centre, with Friends representatives Chris McIntosh and Isabel Simpson.
Pic: Andrew Welsh
led by Rev Peggy Ewart Roberts. Rosemary Patterson explained the tradition in poetry form with Janet Coyle as organist. Local musicians Nicol McLaren and Raymond Howe - accordionists and Gordon Howe violinist played Christmas selections and accompanied the singing. Glow sticks were used in place of candles and refreshments were served at the close of the service. A united service was held in Caputh Church on Christmas morning and a Hogmanay service took place on Sunday. Services in Clunie Church this Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am.
Clunie
Knit and Natter The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 17. The group meets in Clunie Hall on the third Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 4pm. Whist The next whist will be in Clunie Hall on Friday, January 12 at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Coupar Angus
Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by the Rev Andy Graham. Irene Henderson gave the readings which were Psalm 98 and John chapter one, verses 14-18. Rev Graham spoke about St Nicholas who was born of wealthy Christian parents in 275 AD, and orphaned at age 13 before turning to the Church and God for solace. He gave away all he owned to the Church and the poor and became Bishop of Myra in modern day Turkey at the age of 24. In this role he was much loved and respected by the people for his service to God and for his many acts of generosity and kindness. Within 100 years of his death his legendary generosity and piety had led to the emergence of the character people now recognise as Santa Claus. Austin Wilkie, organist, played Prelude in C by F V Mellon, Twilight Musings by John Guest and
Forteviot
Bowling Club The lotto numbers drawn this week were: 1, 5, 11 and 20. There was no winner and the rollover is now £1000. The next draw will take place this Sunday, January 7 in the clubhouse.
Guildtown
Church The first service of 2018 for Scone and St Martins Parish Church will be held in Scone New Church on Sunday, January 7 at the new time of 10.45am. (Please note there will be no service at St Martins). Rev Dr James Simpson will lead this service to which all are warmly invited. On Sunday, January 14 the Rev Alan Livingstone will lead the service in Guildtown Hall at 9.30am. All members, friends and members of the community will be made most welcome. Refreshments will be served in the hall at the close of the service.
Kinross
Kinross and District Art Club The new sessions will begin tonight (Friday, January 5) and Tuesday, January 9, in Millbridge Hall, Kinross at 2pm to 4pm. For more information, visit their website www.kadac.co.uk. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek will be on Saturday, January 6 to Kinross countryside, a walk of six miles. This will leave from Kinross past Burleigh Castle. Travelling through community woodlands to Burleigh Sands and on to the Heritage Trail, through the woods and back to the start. This will be followed by a pre-booked lunch. For more information and where to meet, contact group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887.