District News

Aberdalgie

Church The service this Sunday, January 14, will be held in the church at 9.30am, and led by Rev James W Aitchison.

Aberuthven

Church A joint service will be held in Dunning Church this Sunday, led by Rev James Aitchison at 11am. All are most welcome and tea and coffee will be served after the service.

Almondbank

St Serf’s Church The service last Sunday was conducted by Michael Archibald and his sermon was based on ‘progress’. Christina Bayne read the readings, Alison Hooper was the organist and the flowers were kindly gifted by Linda Al-Ibrahimi. There will be a meeting of the Congregational Board on Thursday, January 25 at 7pm, followed by a meeting of the Kirk Session. If you require pastoral services, please contact the minister on 01738 840995. The service this Sunday, January 14, will be conducted by the minister and everyone will be made very welcome.

Alyth

Parish Church During term time the Sunday school welcomes children to the front pews of the church. A creche for under-threes is available during the Sunday morning services. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court lounge, at 10.30am. Choir rehearsal is every Friday at 6.45pm. The church website www. alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly and contains details of the Family History Project, kirk news and lots of photos. Family History Alyth Family History Project will be closed until Easter. Genealogy enquiries are welcome by emailing the project on fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or through their Facebook page. Literary Society The first meeting of the Alyth Literary Society in 2018 will take place on Tuesday, January 16, in the Ogilvy Rooms, when members of the Alyth Show committee will present a history of the show. Their next meeting, on February 6 at 7pm, will be the annual general meeting. This will be followed by an illustrated talk on the RNLI at Broughty Ferry by Murray Brown. Pipe Band Alyth and District Pipe Band practise on Wednesdays from 6pm in Alyth town hall. For more information on these sessions, contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312 or email elaine@alythpipeband.org. The band is also on the lookout 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.

Balbeggie

Church Morning worship this Sunday, January 14 will be held in Guildtown village hall at 9.30am. Rev Alan Livingstone will lead this service to which all members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. Refreshments will be served at the close of the service. St Martins Public Hall The winners of the 250 Club’s January draw were: £10 winners – Brian and Caroline Morrison, Bob Martin, Kenny Kinnear. £5 winner - Margaret Robertson.

Bendochy

Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham and the readings were given by Jane David-

from Isaiah chapter 60, verses 1-6 and Matthew chapter two, verses 1-12. For details of the service and intimations, see the Coupar Angus Abbey Church notice. The Sunday service at Bendochy Church is from 10am to 10.45am.

Birnam

SWI The ladies are holding a Scottish musical evening, featuring various local artists on Tuesday, January 16 at 7.30pm, in the Birnam Institute. The competitions on the night will be for a Scottish tea towel and a plain ginger bread. This is an open meeting and all are welcome to come along.

Blackwater

Burns Supper Blackwater Hall committee are hosting a Burns supper in the hall on Saturday, January 27, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets for the event are available from Morag Houstoun on 01250 882241. Bowling Club The winter season resumed at the club last Friday. The winners of the darts and dominoes were: darts - 1st Eddie Grey, 2nd Lilian Grey and booby prize - Tam McAllister. Dominoes: 1st - Pat Birse, 2nd - Lewis Nicoll. The AGM will take place this Sunday, January 14 at 2pm, and it is hoped that all members will be in attendance. Carpet Bowls The carpet bowlers will next meet tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) at 6.30pm in the church hall. All will be welcome to come along and enjoy a fun night’s bowling. Further information can be obtained from Anne on 01738 850257. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church The church services this Sunday, January 14 will be at the usual times of – 9.30am in Dunbarney Church and 11am at Forgandenny Church. All welcome. Afternoon Worship There will be an afternoon service this Sunday,

January 14 at 2.30pm in the lounge at Caledonia Housing in Muirmont. Everyone is welcome to come along to this service. Monday Club The first meeting of 2018 will take place on Monday, January 15 at 2pm in the church hall. The talented Barber Shop Singers will be providing the musical entertainment for the day. All are welcome to come along, have a cup of tea and enjoy a fun afternoon of music and song. Kirk Session The Session will next meet on Monday, January 15 at 7.30pm in the church hall.

Burrelton

Church Guild The group met for this first meeting of the year on Thursday of this week in Burrelton Church halls when an update on the CHAS charity was given to the members. The Guild meets each week on Thursday afternoons in the church halls at 2pm. Senior Club The next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 18, when the Willie Syme knock-out domino contest will be taking place.

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 event in Clunie Hall will be tonight (Friday, January 12) at 7.30pm.

Collace

Collace Guild The Guild resumes on Wednesday, January 17 at 7pm in Kinrossie Hall. The speaker for the evening will be church minister, the Rev Stevie Thomson. All are welcome to join in the fellowship.

Coupar Angus

Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham and the readings were by Robert Farquson,

harson, taken from Isaiah chapter 60, verses 1-6 and Matthew chapter two, verses 1-12. Rev Graham spoke about the fear of darkness that many of his parishioners experience. He also spoke of the epiphany which was associated with the visit by the Magi during their worship of the baby Jesus, who was to become the light of the world. In his teachings Jesus showed us how, by having him at the centre of our lives, he can dispel the darkness. Austin Wilkie, organist, played ‘Epiphany Prelude, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star’ by Max Reger, ‘Andante in C Major’ by WJ Westbrook and ‘Short Prelude and Fugue in C’ by JS Bach. Rev Graham will be on annual leave from now until January 16, inclusive. Rev Harry Mowbray will provide pastoral care during this time for anyone who requires the services of a minister. He can be contacted on 01250 872146. Rosemary Patterson will be conducting services at Bendochy and the Abbey churches this Sunday, January 14. The Abbey kirk session will meet on Wednesday, January 17, at 7.30pm in the church. Any items for the agenda should be sent to the moderator or clerk before the meeting. The children’s ministry resumed their meetings on Thursday of this week. Organisers would like to thank everyone who helped to set up for the groups. Anyone who is able to give up half an hour of their time on Monday mornings or Thursday evenings, should speak to Donna Hindmarch or Irene Henderson respectively. The prayer group will next meet on Wednesday, January 24, at 2pm at the Abbey. The Bible study group will next meet on Wednesday, January 24, at 7.15pm in the Abbey. The next Friendly Friday will be on February 2, from 1.30pm to 3pm in the Abbey. The Sunday service at the Abbey takes place from 11.15am to 12.15pm. Intimations for next Sunday should be submitted to Ellen on emcgibbon@sky.com or by phoning her 07541 009398 by Thursday of each week. Heritage Association The association meets on the first Friday of each

Errol

Coffee Morning A coffee morning will be held tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) in the Ochil Room, from 10am to 12 noon. Church Morning worship service this Sunday, January 14 and Children’s Club will be conducted by Rev John Macgregor in the church, at 11am. Revive Cafe The next Revive cafe will take place on Wednesday, January 17 in the village hall at 1pm to 2.30pm. The next choir practise will be held in the Sidlaw Room at 7.30pm. New members will be made welcome. Bowling Club Tickets for the Burns supper on Friday, January 26 are available from Mrs Stewart or by contacting the bowling club. The event will begin at 7pm on the night.

Guildtown

Church Morning worship this Sunday, January 14 will be held in Guildtown village hall at 9.30am. Rev Alan Livingstone will lead this service to which all members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. Refreshments will be served at the close of the service.

Kinross

Kinross-shire Historical Society The society will next meet on Monday, January 15 in Kinross Parish Church on Station Road, Kinross at 7.30pm. Speaker David Munro from Kinross and District Town Twinning Association will talk on ‘Town Twinning, Its Birth, Early Years and Maturity’. Rekindling of ‘the Auld Alliance’ including culture, heritage and school exchanges. Membership costs: adults £6, over-60s £5, under-18s free, visitors £2 per talk. Orwell Bowling Club A quiz night will be held on Saturday, January 20 at the bowling club on Bowling Green Avenue, Milnathort at 7.30pm. Entry for a team of four costs £2.50 per person. This will be followed with nibbles and a raffle. Contact Mike or Maz Thorn on 01577 842271 for further details. • Continued on page 17