District News
Aberdalgie
Church The service on Sunday is at 9.30am and will be led by the Rev James Aitchison.
Aberuthven
Church The service on Sunday at 11am will be conducted by the Rev Sandy Gunn.
Alyth
ChurchMorning worship on Sunday, June 24, took place at 11am and was conducted by Dr Nigel Henderson. In the afternoon there was a summer party in the manse garden. The service on Sunday will take place at 11am and an evening service will be at 6pm. The kirk shop opens on Monday, July 2, at 10am in the Airlie Street Hall. The Sunday school is now closed during the summer holidays. A creche for under-threes is available during every Sunday morning service. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court 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.
Auchterarder
Bowling Club The numbers drawn this week were 3, 8, 10 and 14. There were no winners. Prize money next week will be £950.
Bankfoot
Church The service on Sunday will be conducted by the Rev Adrian Lough at 11.15am. There will be a baptism during the service. The church cafe will be open every weekday morning as usual for the next three weeks. The cafe will be on holiday for two weeks from July 23. Afternoon tea An afternoon tea event with entertainment from Rural Blend will be held on Saturday, July 21, from 2pm to 4pm in Bankfoot Church Centre. Tickets cost £8 on sale at the cafe. To book call Evelyn on 01738 710534 or the church office on 01738 788017.
Bendochy
Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by the Rev Andy Graham and the readings, One Samuel chapter 17, verses 4-11 and 32-49, were given by Jane Davidson. The service on Sunday at Bendochy Church is from 10am to 10.45am. See the Coupar Angus Abbey church section for details of the service and intimations.
Blackwater
Hall committee The annual barbecue and roasts night will be held on Saturday, August 4, in the Blackwater Hall at 7.30pm. There will be a bar and raffle. Tickets are available from Pam Cameron on 882352 or Morag Houstoun on 882241.