District News
Errol
Church A plant and bake sale take place in the village hall on Saturday, 10am-1pm. Sunday morning worship and children’s club this week at 11am is conducted by Rev John Macgregor. Revive cafe is held in the village hall on Wednesday, May 30, at 1.30-3pm. Games and film night for secondary school youngsters will be held in the church on Thursday, May 31, 6.308.30pm.
Forteviot
Church Service on Sunday is at 9.30am and will be led by Rev James W Aitchison. Coffee morning is on Saturday, June 2, 10am-12 noon in Forteviot Village Hall - £3 entry.
Fowlis Wester
SWI President Wilma Brown welcomed all to the May meeting and last of this current session. There was a good turn out for the AGM and business and re-election of the office bearers and committee were dealt with. The speaker was unable to attend but member Jan Taylor stepped in. It had been 20 years since her last talk to the rural, when her subject was dolls’ houses. Times have changed and this time the club learned about stained glass. Jan explained how she started and then enthusiastically showed some of her work including swans, birds and abstract hangings. Overall points winner was won by Wilma Brown, with Heather Walker second.
Glencarse
Community Council The AGM and public meeting of the West Carse Community Council will be held on Thursday, May 31, in the West Carse Hall at 7.30pm. All members of the public are invited and welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.
Guildtown
Church Morning worship this Sunday will be in St Martins Church at 9.30am led by Rev Alan Livingstone. All members, friends and visitors will be made welcome. The service on June 3 will be a whole parish service in Scone Old Parish Church and led by Rev Dr Jim Simpson at 10.45am.
Kinclaven
Church The service for Pentecost Sunday was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. Readings from Acts chapter two, verses 1-21 were given by Sandra Service and the organist was Janet Coyle. The Kirk Session meeting took place on Thursday this week, from 2pm in the church hall. The guild coffee morning is on Saturday, in the church hall from 1011.30am. There will be cake and candy and plants for sale. All welcome. Worship each Sunday is at 9.45am, to which all are made welcome.
Kinross
Sheepdog Trial This event is on Saturday at Bankhead Farm, from 8am–3pm. Trial is open to visitors. Farmers’ Market The market is in the High Street at the old town hall on Saturday, 10am–2pm. All welcome. Milnathort Filmhouse The film, Coco is being shown in Milnathort town hall on Saturday. Doors open at 2.30pm, with tuck shop and movie treats. Tickets cost: £4 children, £6 adult/£4 concessions; family tickets (two adults, two children) are £16. Bad Moms, over 18s only begins 8pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Bring your own bottle, tuck shop provided. Tickets are £6 adults/concessions £4. Book tickets online at www.milnathortfilmhouse.com or pay at the door. Following on from efforts to increase the school’s capacity Abernyte Primary School – which has five pupils at present – held an open day on Saturday, May 19.
As part of the first phase of the local authority’s schools estate review, the Carse of Gowrie school was promised the chance to remain open as long as it
Discovery Day Loch Leven national nature reserve invite all to its event on Sunday, noon–4pm at Kirkgate Park, Kinross. Join Scottish Natural Heritage and a host of organisations for a day of wildlife discovery and adventure; entry is free. Sandwiches and baking provided by SWI, free kids activities, stalls and displays. For more information, please call SNH on 01738 458609. Ceilidh The event is in Milnathort Town Hall on Sunday, 2pm–5pm with a break for tea and biscuits at 3pm. It costs £5 and music will be provided by George Rennie. For more information, please contact Vi Todd on 01577 863244. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek leaves on Sunday to Loch Ordie - a distance of 10 miles. Walking on tracks to Mill Dam then on to Loch Ordie, returning via Dowally and Rotmell Lochs. For more information and where to meet, please contact group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Kinross-shire Centre The annual general meeting is on Tuesday, May 29, at 1.30pm in the centre. Everyone welcome. could muster up a more sustainable school roll.
A number of measures have been put in place to help this, including a redrawing of the school’s catchment area – something welcomed by the Carse of Gowrie’s SNP representative Cllr Beth Pover.
She said:“Members of the parent
Loch Leven Community Library An illustrated talk with Colonel Andy Middlemiss “The German Spring Offensive - The Kaiserschlacht” takes place on Wednesday, May 30, at 7.15pm. Tickets £5 (suitable for adults and young adults). For more information or to book tickets, please call the library on 01577 867205. Milnathort Summer Fair The event takes place on Saturday, June 2, 12pm–2.30pm at Milnathort Primary School. Free entry, with many stalls and activities for all the family. Little Seedlings Club The toddlers’ group will meet on Sunday, June 3, at the allotments behind Dobbies Garden Centre, Turfhills, Kinross at 11am. New members welcome; children between the ages of four and 10, must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online at www. dobbies.com under Kinross Store and events. Blythswood Care Collection The next collections will be on Tuesday, June 5 at Asda’s car park, Dunkeld Road, Perth at 11.30am–1.15pm. Contact the driver’s mobile number 07989 344770 for more information.
Abernyte Primary School held an open day to try and boost its school roll
council, parents and local residents got together to promote Abernyte Primary School with a view to encouraging more children to enrol at the school.
“Decisions will be made by Perth and Kinross Council regarding the future of the school after the summer break.”
Luncarty
Bowling Club Numbers in the lottery this week were 7, 8, 12 and 17. There was no winning line; prize money next week will be £2000. Church The service this Sunday will be held in Luncarty Church Centre at 10am, led by the Rev Bill McGregor. All welcome. Moira’s Garden Party The event will be held at Lismore, Redgorton on Saturday, June 2, from 2-4 pm. Teas and plant sale in aid of church funds.
Meigle
Sale There will be a plant and bake sale on Saturday in Meigle Community Garden, in aid of funds for the garden. The event runs from 10-11.30am and has been organised by Pride in Meigle 2015, the group of volunteers which now maintains the garden. The sale will be in the community garden – which is adjacent to the village’s Spar shop – and a range of locally-grown plants, plus lots of delicious home baking, will be on sale. Donations of plants and baking welcome. Organisers have asked for items to be dropped off on the day
Newburgh
Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary Cinders, a rescue cat from Stirling over three years ago, had to have a tumour removed from her stomach, but was a very good patient. However, it has made it an expensive week for the staff. The sanctuary spent £400 treating Cinders, and Sue’s car needed new brake discs and pads which cost another £250. The fencing also needed repairing to keep the foxes out which resulted in a further £250. So, the staff are hoping the good weather continues so they can continue with their fundraising. Although, there was some good news, Sue found a litter of seven-week-old kittens at the farm near Lindores. If you can offer a home to a cat, help at fundraising events, in the shops or at the sanctuary, please call Sue on 01337 840414; or visit online at www.catchat.org/ adoption/fife.html or www.whinnybank.org.uk
Scone
Bridge Results The results on Friday last week were: north/south: 1 - E Collin/D Croll; 2 - S Valentine/A Walker 55.95%; 3 - D Alexander/A McConnachie 38.10%. East/west: 1 - M Anderson/R Metcalf 65.48%; 2 - C Taylor/E Grant 44.05%; 3 P Martin/M Rogerson 40.48%. Last Thursday’s results were: 1 - I Forrester/C Ritchie 68.3%, 2 - B&G McMillan 58.7%, 3 - B Leith/D Morren 54.8%. SWI The May meeting of Scone SWI was held at the RDM Institute last week. The speaker for the evening was Ailsa Wallace, of Macmillan Cancer Support, who delivered a great presentation about the organisation and its humble beginnings. Members were delighted to present Ailsa with a cheque for £233. In addition, SCAA were also presented with a cheque for £230, which was the money raised at the recent bingo tea. Soup of any kind was won by Gena Brown, with Louise Goodison second among three entries. Birthday card (any craft) was won by Audrey Laing (with one entry). Flower of the month was won by Carine Nelson, with Louise Goodison second, and Betty Cameron third (with seven entries). Since it was the last meeting of this session, the club held its AGM and voted in new committee members, Joyce Robertson, Gena Brown and Ishbell Wilkie. Scone and St Martins Parish Church Worship on Sunday will be conducted by Rev Alan Livingstone at 10.45am in Scone New Church. Tea/ coffee will be served in the church hall after the service. The Hub Community Cafe is open every Wednesday, 10am-12 noon, in the Balformo Road Hall. All welcome.
Stanley
Bowling Club Winning lottery winning numbers this week were 1, 9, 15 and 20. There were no winners; prize money next week is now £4650. Village Hall Dance is tomorrow, 8.30pm–11.30pm, in the village hall with music provided by Ian Cameron. Church The service this Sunday is in Luncarty Church. Centre at 10am, led by the Rev Bill McGregor. All welcome.