District News
Aberuthven
Church The annual stated meeting will take place in Dunning Church on Sunday after the morning service.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Michael Archibald and his sermon was based on “When I survey the wondrous cross”. Denis Scott read the lessons, Alison Hooper was the organist and the flowers were kindly gifted by Jenny Norrie. Soup Lunch There will be a joint service and Christian Aid soup lunch on this Sunday after morning worship. Tickets are available from Irene McLean or Maureen Grant. As from June 3, services will begin at 10am.
Alyth
Parish Church Morning worship at 11am last Sunday was conducted by Steven Tait. This Sunday, May 27, at 2.30pm, as part of the Alyth Creates festival, the church has organised a concert in aid of the Dry Rot Appeal. Perth choir Chansons will present a spring serenade of varied music. During term time, the Sunday school welcomes children in the front pews of the church. All welcome. A creche for under threes is available during every Sunday morning service. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court Lounge at 10.30am. The church website at www.alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly. Family History Alyth Family History Project is open on Sundays, from 2pm to 4pm until Remembrance Sunday. This project is entirely voluntary and grateful thanks go to everyone who helps update the archive, staff Sunday opening, submits photos and generally keeps it going. Halls Association The AGM of the association was held in Alyth’s Lesser Town Hall. The association manages the running and internal maintenance of the town’s town hall and Ogilvie Rooms, as well as taking bookings for the various events in the halls. It was disappointing that, with the exception of the committee, only one member of the community attended this meeting. Current holders of office were re-appointed as follows: chair - Isabel McCurdy; vice-chair - Olivia Robertson; fabric convener - Gavin Tripney; event invoicing officer - Ian Brodie; secretary - Sandy McCurdy. Committee members were sad that long-term treasurer Jessie McLean decided to retire from the committee. Jessie has been a stalwart of the halls association, serving on the committee for 18 years. She has done a magnificent job handling all financial matters, including grant funding and completing the onerous Scottish Charities Register (OSCR) every year. Jessie was wished all the best in her retirement although, as expected, she has agreed to carry on handling some of the work over the coming months. The committee has become increasingly concerned that it has been unable to increase the number of its members. As a result, it is harder to continue to operate the halls as effectively as it has in the past. It is intended to continue the recruiting drive seeking local people who are willing to help in the running of the association. In addition, later on in the summer, there will be an open community meeting in the town hall with the objective of ensuring that the halls association continues to flourish. Any local person interested in finding out more can call secretary, Sandy McCurdy on 07725 472243 or email smccurdy51@aol.com. 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@ Wedding cake and fruit punch were the order of the day for everyone at Strathearn Community Campus on Saturday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding nuptials were shown live on
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 in 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
Auchtherarder
Bowling Club Lotto draw numbers this week numbers were 6; 11; 14; 16. There were no winners; prize money next week is now £705.
Balbeggie
Sale A sale in aid of animal welfare charities takes place at St Martins Public Hall, Balbeggie, on June 1 and 2. The event is open from 10am to 4pm on the Friday, and 10am to noon on the Saturday. Proceeds will go to support good causes working with cats and other animals in need. The sale includes bric-a-brac, good as new stalls, books, CDs, toys, jewellery and plants. There will also be a tombola, raffle and refreshments. All welcome. Church See the Guildtown section for church information and intimations.
Bankfoot
Church The service on Sunday will be the annual stated meeting and will be conducted by the Rev Adrian Lough at the usual time of 11.15am. All welcome. There will be a traidcraft stall held after the morning service. Guild Anyone who wishes to go to the annual gathering in the Caird Hall on September 1, is asked to contact Alice as soon as possible. Seats on the bus are limited and are on a first come first served basis.
Bendochy
Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham. The coffee morning will now be held on May 31. The Sunday service at Bendo- the big screen while those watching enjoyed sponge cake created especially for the occasion by Patsy Hislop of campus caterers Tayside Contracts.
And, with finger poised on the send Brig in Bloom The group are holding a coffee morning and plant sale in the Institute tomorrow, from 10am–12 noon. Tea/coffee and home-baking will be available. Come along and get your summer bedding plants and ready planted containers. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church The services this Sunday are at the usual times – 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny churches. These services will be led by ladies to celebrate 50 years of women being ordained in the ministry. All welcome. There will be a joint communion service on Sunday, June 3 at 10.30am in Dunbarney Church. The service will be followed by a potluck, buffet-style lunch in the hall. Please bring along either a sweet or savoury dish to share. There will be no service at Forgandenny Church that day. LECT Guild The next meeting of the guild is Monday, May 28, at 7.30pm in Abernethy Church. Rosemary Johnston is the speaker and her topic is ‘My year as national convener’. All welcome. Bowling Club Wetherall touring team played at the green on Sunday in good weather and had a social and enjoyable game. An invitation was extended to the club for a return fixture at Wetherall. Hat night winners were Tam McAllister, Janet Thomson and Mike Nicoll. Tomorrow will be the last coaching day for anyone wanting to learn the sport of bowls. Come along between 10am-12 noon, or on Tuesday evenings as this is club night.
Burrelton
Church Morning worship last Sunday was led by Rev Stevie Thomson with Lynne Mitchell as organist. Ruth
Sian Baldwin, Shelagh Campbell and Lindsey Charnley enjoy the festivities
button, campus manager Diane Porter was one of the first to tweet congratulations to the happy couple on behalf of Strathearn Community Campus after they tied the knot at Windsor Castle.
McLean read from Acts chapter two, verses 1-21 and from the gospel of John chaper 15, verses 26-27 and chapter 16, verses 4b-15. Officebearers on duty were Sandy Duthie, Aileen Riches and Iain Stevenson. Sunday Club was led by Ann Baird and Maria Juma. Flowers were provided by Ann Baird. teas and coffees were served by Sandy Duthie and Donna Lamont. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated during morning worship on June 10. All welcome. Guild The summer lunch is at Strathmore Golf Club on Monday, June 4, at noon. Names to Margaret Linley on 01828 670314. Community Cafe The community cafe is open to all every Tuesday, from 11.30am to 1.30pm in the church hall. There is no charge for tea, coffee or home baking and those behind the group are keen for as many people as possible to support the venture. Busy Bees The toddlers’ group runs on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. All welcome. Burrelton and Woodside Youth Club The club is open to all young people from P6 to S6 every Sunday from 6.30pm to 8pm with a programme of different activities every week. For more information, contact Lynne Mitchell on 07980 209719. Burrelton and Woodside SWI President Irene Smith welcomed all to the AGM. After business, a 20p auction was followed by a lovely supper. Silver salver was won by Chris Pickthall, Margaret Gordon came second, and Anne Robertson was third. New committee members were: Irene Smith, Margaret Linley, Caroline Weston, Margaret Gordon, Caroline McKay, Anne Robertson, Sarah Urie and Chris Pickthall. Three pieces of tray bake was won by Margaret Gordon, Chris Pickthall came second, and Caroline Weston was third. Flower arrangement in a cup was won by Sarah Urie, with Betty Wallace second, and Chris Pickthall third. Winnie Stewart
Caputh/Spittalfield
Church A soup and dessert lunch, in aid of Christian Aid, will be served in Caputh Church session room at the close of morning service this Sunday, at 12.30pm. All will be very welcome with donations going to the charity’s funds. Post Office A mobile post office van is now serving the district on Thursday mornings from 11am to noon. The van parks in Spittalfield village hall car park, opposite the garage, where the agent will be happy to meet customers. Spittalfield Hall The AGM is being held in the hall on Thursday, May 31, at 7pm. The committee invite all who are interested in the upkeep of the hall and wellbeing of the village to come along. Christian Aid A soup and sweet lunch is being served in Caputh Church at 12.30pm this Sunday with donations going to Christian Aid. All will be very welcome. Church The minister led worship in Caputh Church last Sunday, with Janet Coyle organist and J Paul reading the lesson. Morning service will be in Caputh Church on Sunday followed by lunch in the session room.
Clunie
Church Beth Allan and Jeannie Paul, assisted by relatives and friends, are serving a soup and sweet lunch in Caputh Church on Sunday, at the close of morning service from 12.30pm. All welcome. Donations for Christian Aid are requested. Hall The Knit and Natter group meets in Clunie Hall on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm. The next meeting is June 20.
Coupar Angus
Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham, who welcomed everyone to worship. Organisers would like to thank all who help set up for the groups on Monday mornings and for the church on Thursday nights. If you are able to give half an hour on a Monday morning or Thursday evening, please speak to Donna Hindmarch or Irene Henderson respectively. The Sunday service at the Abbey Church is from 11.15am to 12.15pm. All welcome. Intimations for next Sunday to Ellen via emcgibbon@sky. com or 07541 009398 by Thursday. Thursday Friends Parties resume again on September 13. Heritage Association The association meets on the first Friday of each month at 7.30pm in the St Anne’s Church hall on Forfar Road. Meetings resume on September 7. All are welcome.
Dull
SWI Pam McDiarmid welcomed everyone to the May meeting and AGM of Dull and District SWI. A beetle drive was held and then members performed the winning play “Rumours”, which had won the Elizabeth Gardiner competition held in Glencarse Hall. Fruit Loaf was won by Primrose McDiarmid, with Anne McLaren second. Premature baby hat was won by Mary Buchanan, Anne McLaren came second, and Pam Thomson was third.
Dunning
Church The annual stated meeting will take place in Dunning Church on Sunday after the morning service. Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 1,4,10 and 19. There were no winners; next week’s prize money will now be £2000.