District News

Dunning

SWI President Lesley McRae welcomed all, including members of Auchterarder club, to the AGM and final meeting of the season. Two of whom acted as tellers of the voting papers for the new committee. Member Helen Webster stood down and Cindy Smith was voted in her place. Celia Marshall stays on as group delegate. The business reports were given by Helen Webster; finance - Liz Piggott (read by Celia Marshall in Liz’s absence); Lesley McRae gave the president’s report and Celia Marshall the group report. The entertainment from Auchterarder SWI was a playlet set in Polly’s Pantry entitled ‘Something to talk about’. Cups were presented to members who secured the most points in the competitions overall - 1 Celia Marshall, 2 Liz Piggott, 3 Cindy Smith. The bring and buy stall raised over £90. Club meetings have now broken up for the summer. Church Holy communion service will be conducted by Rev James Aitchison on Sunday at 11am. The annual stated meeting is on May 27 after morning service.

Errol

Pensioners’ Bingo Tea The next event is on May 17 in the masonic lounge, eyes down at 7.30pm. The usual houses, lines, raffle and lucky number draw will be played on the night. All ages welcome. Tickets for their summer drive on July 1 are also available. Horticultural Association Coffee morning in Errol village hall on May 19. There will be a cake and candy stall, raffle and schedules for the August show will be ready to uplift. Entry is £2.50 and all are welcome. Church The Big Brekkie for Christian Aid is in the village hall tomorrow from 9-11am. The sacrament of Holy communion is in the church at 11am on Sunday, conducted by Rev John Macgregor. Revive cafe is in the village hall on Wednesday, May 16, 1.30-3pm, and a plant and bake sale is on Saturday, May 26.

Forteviot

Church The service on Sunday at 9.30am will be led by Rev James W Aitchison. A coffee morning takes place in the village hall on June 2. Doors open at 10-12pm. Entry is £3. Bowling Club The lottery numbers drawn this week were 1, 9, 17 and 18. There was no winner and the rollover is still £1000. The next draw is on Tuesday at 7pm in the clubhouse.

Guildtown

Church Morning worship this Sunday will be in Guildtown village hall at 9.30am. Rev Alan Livingstone will lead the service to which members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. Tea/coffee are served at the close of the service. Tea Party The pupils and staff at Guildtown primary school are hosting a tea party to celebrate the town’s 200th anniversary on May 18. It opens at 9.45-11.30am in Guildtown school hall. All welcome.

Kettins

Guild The annual Kettins, Ardler and Meigle Guild daffodil tea in Kettins church hall raised £1333 for guild funds. A group spokesperson said: “This was a tremendous success. The committee would like to thank everyone who contributed and supported the event.”

Kinclaven

Church The joint lunch club met in Caputh Church on Tuesday this week. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in Kinclaven church on

Kinross

Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek leaves tomorrow to Dumyat by the Hill Path, a distance of five miles. This is a fairly gentle route to the top of Dumyat with superb views of Stirling, the central belt, the Ochils and beyond. For further details and where to meet, please call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Andersons Ceilidh Night An event in aid of Swansacre Playgroup is on May 18 in Milnathort Town Hall, from 7.30-11pm. It will feature the Crossford Musical Society Ceilidh Band. Tickets are £10 each, and includes a light finger buffet, available from reception at Andersons. BYOB. Boys’ Brigade The annual display and presentation of awards evening is on May 18 in the Church Centre at 7pm. All parents and friends are invited to attend. RSPB Loch Leven A wildlife writing workshop is at the Loch Leven reserve on May 19 from 10-2pm. Author and poet, Anita John, will lead exercises, followed by a tour of the reserve and tea and coffee will be provided. It costs £10 for members; £15 for non-members and booking is essential. A family Bushcraft day is on May 20, from 1.30-3pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. It costs £12 for RSPB member family; £15 for non-member families, and booking is essential. For further information, call the reserve office on 01577 862355. To book places visit lochleven@rspb.org.uk and go to the eventbrite page. Cleish Fete A great afternoon out for all the family is on May 19 from 2pm. Attractions include plant sale, afternoon teas, dog show, baking and produce, books and media, tombola and children’s games. Cleish church will also be open that day. Kinross-shire Health and Wellbeing Group The next meeting is on May 22 in Kinross Centre from 10–11.30am, looking at homecare provision in Kinross-shire. Anyone who would like to raise a matter at the meeting can either go along or email christine. grace@pkavs.org.uk or call her on 01738 452234. Officers from the NHS, the council, local charities and organisations will also be in attendance. Perth Citizens’ Advice Bureau Outreach advice surgery is on May 22, from 1.30–3.30pm in St Paul’s Church Hall, the Muirs, Kinross. No appointment is necessary as this 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 the advice line on 01738 450580; appointment line on 01738 450581. A Benefits Advice in Libraries service takes place on May 23 and 24. Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean is available in Loch Leven Community Library to provide advice on benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, please call 01738 450599, or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) at Andrew.Scobie@ Perthcab.casonline.org.uk.

Logiealmond

SWI May saw the club’s AGM and awards, where two ladies from Murthly SWI attended as tellers. After the election of the new committee, the members and their friends enjoyed an afternoon tea, prepared by the committee. The annual day out will be a trip to Abbotsford House and Melrose in June. Competitions: flower arrangement in a wine glass -1 Joyce Begg, 2 Liz Drummond, 3 Carol McKinlay. The vote of thanks was given by Joyce Begg. Joyce scooped two trophies – the Walker Cup and the Nane Baird Trophy. Irene MacGregor won the endeavour paperweight.

Luncarty

Church Sunday’s service is in Bankfoot Church Centre at 11.15am. This will be followed by lunch which is being held in support of the Christian Aid charity. Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 4, 11, 13 and 15. There was no winning line, so prize money next week will be £2000.

Madderty

SWI Committee members were elected at the recent AGM as follows. President Isobel Robertson; vicepresident Frances Haggart; secretary Lyn Willsher; treasurer Corinne Craig; speaker/syllabus secretaries, Wendy Greenlees and Elaine Troup; press secretary Anne Bremner and member, Nan Shaw. Competitions: three custard creams - 1 J Freeman, 2 B Drummond, 3 N Shaw; favourite scarf - 1 E Watson, 2 I Robertson, 3 B Aitken; flower of the month - 1 C Craig, 2 A Bremner, 3 N Shaw; Isa Scougall trophy for premature baby matinee jacket - 1 A Bremner; points winners - 1 I Robertson, 2 C Craig, 3 N Shaw; Kit Keron Quaich - 1 A Bremner.

Methven

Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were: 8, 12, 13, 20. There was no winner; next week’s jackpot is £920.

Murthly

Fashion Show M&Co Blairgowrie is hosting the event in Murthly village hall on May 24 at 7pm. Drinks and nibbles will be served. Tickets are £6, and are available from Nisa Murthly or Gaye Sissons on 07850 878789.

Newburgh

Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary Local girl Annalene, daughter of Auchtermuchty shop volunteer Ann Coyle, completed a local marathon in aid of Whinnybank. She raised over £500

St Madoes

St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church Sunday morning worship starts at 10.30am, followed by soup and crusty bread lunch for Christian Aid. Snack group meet at 1.30pm on Tuesdays. Wednesdays Bible study group gather in the old church at 11am. Last Saturday’s coffee morning raised over £1160. Thanks were expressed to all involved. Further details at www.stmadoeskinfauns. com, on Facebook or email stmadoeskinfauns@hotmail.com.

Scone

Scone and St Martins Parish Church A fundraising bingo tea is in the church hall, Burnside, at 7.30pm tonight. Rev Alan Livingstone leads Sunday worship at 10.45am in Scone New Church, followed by tea/coffee served in the church hall on Balformo Road. Members are invited to take part in the Future Focus event on May 14 at 7pm in Burnside Hall. For more information contact Marian Forgan. Scone and District Community Council The next meeting and AGM is on May 28 at 7pm, in the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute. Village Association Scone and District Association’s AGM is on May 15 in the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute on Abbey Road at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend from 7pm. Bridge Results May 3 results: north/ south - 1 S and R Garden and N Bremner/J Mitchell 56%, 3 M and M Porritt 49.5%. East/west - 1 B and G McMillan 56.5%, 2 N Mack/M Chapman 55.5%; 3rd, M and B Watson 47.5%. May 5 results: north/south - 1 E Collin 63.33%, 2 J Rough/V Grossart 50.83%, 3 C Taylor/C Ritchie 46.67%. East/west - 1 B Pow/L Beecroft 61.67%; 2 D Alexander/A McConnachie 57.50%, 3 N Bull/D Croll 40.83%. Scone and District Over 50s Group The next meeting is on May 16 at 2pm, in the Robert Douglas Memorial Hall on Abbey Road. Anna Beedham from Perth Theatre will give a presentation to the members, doors open at 1.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, visit www.scone50plus.co.uk.