District News
Aberuthven
Church The service at 11am this Sunday, August 5, will be conducted by the Reverend Sandy Gunn. All welcome.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The Rev Michael Archibald led last week’s joint service with Methven church. Denis Scott was the reader and the flowers were kindly donated by Audrey Michie. The organist was Lewis McGoldrick from Abernyte. This Sunday’s service the congregation will welcome student, Craig Dobney, from Perth Kinnoull Church who will lead the service at the usual time of 10am. Fete The annual summer fete and duck race takes place on Saturday, August 11, from noon to 2pm in the church grounds. There will be a barbecue plus all the usual stalls. Strawberry teas will be served in the church hall. Donations for any of the stalls would be gratefully received in the church from 2pm to 4pm on Friday, August 10, prior to the event. Angus Minstrels Anyone wishing to attend the matinee performance on Saturday, November 10, in Arbroath is asked to leave their name on the list which can be found at the rear of the church no later than August 12. Please invite family and friends to enjoy this great show. Yoga The new term of yoga begins on Thursday, August 9, in Pitcairngreen village hall, from 4pm to 5.30pm. New members will be made welcome. Men and women of all abilities are catered for and beginners are especially welcome. Loose clothing is advised and people are asked to bring a mat and blanket if possible. For more information call 583288.
Alyth
Church Morning worship last Sunday took place at 11am and was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday this week, the service will be held at 11am and an evening service will take place from 6pm. Refreshments will be served after the services during August. The Sunday school remains closed during the summer holidays. A creche for those under the age of three is available during every Sunday morning service. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court lounge at 10.30am. Family history Alyth family history project is open on Sunday afternoons, from 2pm to 4pm in Alyth Parish Church. The project includes thousands of photographs of people, events, schools, businesses, weddings, children, views, etc. Admission is free. Email enquires to fhp@ alythparishchurch.org.uk or search for AlythFHP on Facebook.
Auchterarder
Bowling club The numbers drawn in the lotto this week were 6, 7, 8 and 14. There were no winners; prize money next week will be £1200.
Bankfoot
Church The service on Sunday, August 5, will be conducted by the local church review team at the usual time of 11.15am. Michael Ellacott will be playing for us at the service. All welcome. A summer holiday messy church will be held in Bankfoot Church Centre that day from 3pm to 5pm; family tea at 5pm. Free entry but donations welcomed. A barbecue evening for all at Active Kids adventure park will take place on Friday, August 10, from 6pm for both messy churches and Sunday morning congregations. The next messy church will be held in Luncarty Church Centre on Sunday, August 12, at 3pm to 5pm; family tea at 5pm. Free entry, but donations welcomed. The café
Happy locals packed the refurbished church Perth Methodist Church’s latest ‘afternoon strawberry tea’was a deemed a“great success.”
Church members and visitors revelled in conversation as they enjoyed tasty dainties and a bowl of
will reopen on Monday, August 6, at 9.30am. A summer country market will take place in Bankfoot Community Centre on Saturday, August 18, from 11am to 3pm.
Bendochy
Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham, with love the theme of the morning. Sunday services at Bendochy church are 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 this Saturday, August 4, at the Blackwater Hall from 7.30pm. A licensed bar and raffle will be provided on the night. Tickets are available from Pam Cameron on 01250 882352, or Morag Houstoun on 01250 882241. Bowling club There are a number of friendly games and club competitions on the notice board. Members should put their name down early to help with drawing rinks and to advise those who have entered on the times of play. This weekend the world bowls pairs takes place on Saturday at noon. Donations of raffles and food would be appreciated. Hat night winners were Cameron Nicol, Mark Garland, Peter Scott and Norman Gardener. Brig in Bloom The 200 Club winners for July were: £50 - Avril Fulton (90), £30 - David Scott (200), £10 - Nicola Smith (184), and £10 - Serge Cura (47). Sincere thanks to all those who supported this very worthwhile fundraiser. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church Services during July and the first week of August will be joint services at alternating churches. This Sunday, August 5, the service is in Dunbarney Church at 10.30am. All strawberries in the newly refurbished church building.
The church’s next venture is‘first Tuesdaylunches’on Tuesday, August 7 where members of the local community in particular are invited.
Burrelton
Church Last Sunday’s morning worship was led by Rev Dr Hugh Ormiston, with Moira Ormiston as organist. Ruth McLean read from Two Kings chapter four, verses 42-42 and from the gospel of Mark chapter six, verses 34-52. Office bearers on duty were Ishbel Chambers, Susan Christie and Sandy Duthie. Flowers were provided by Gladys Laing and teas and coffees were served by Aileen Riches. Guilds Together takes place from 7pm on Thursday, August 16, in Perth’s North Church hall. Anyone requiring transport can contact Sheena on 01828 627773. The church is holding a book stall at Burrelton’s Market on the Green on August 25. Donations of books can be handed to any church member. Community cafe The community cafe will reopen on Tuesday, September 11, from noon until 1.30pm. Anyone wishing to join the rota should contact Aileen on 07769 264952. The cafe is open every Tuesday in the church hall. There is no charge made for tea, coffee or home baking. Busy Bees The toddlers’ group runs on Tuesday mornings, from 10am to 11.30am. Burrelton and Woodside Youth Club The club is open to all young
There will be a two-course meal, costing £4, served between noon and 2pm in the Methodist Church, Scott Street (near the junction with South Street.) Attendees are guaranteed a warm welcome and a tasty meal.
Coupar Angus
Charity shop Sheila and Allan Legge, with Margaret Taylor, are holding the annual charity shop from August 5-11. Donations can be handed in this Sunday, August 5. Collections can be arranged by calling Allan on 01828 628886. Proceeds from the shop will go towards the group’s Christmas meal and May outing. Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham. The theme of the service was love and how this can affect change. In his opening prayer the minister reminded those gathered that God was with them wherever they go and asked God to accept them however they are and help them to change for the better. The first hymn was ‘Spirit of Love’. Mr Graham then told the children a story and explained that love was more important than money. The congregation then sang ‘Yes Jesus Loves Me’. Readings at the Abbey were taken from Hosea chapter two, verses 14-23 and John chapter 15, verses 1-17. Hosea’s story was from a time when the Israelites were unfaithful to God. The minister explained that in the passage from Hosea “the unfaithful wife” represented the people of God and the forgiving father was God. John told how Jesus likened people to branches on a vine which cannot bear fruit unless attached to the vine. Verse 12 has the strong message: “My commandment is this, love one another,
Kinclaven
Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy EwartRoberts and Rev Bill Ewart. Readings were taken from Two Kings chapter four, verses 38-44 and John chapter six, verses 1-15 were read by Mr Ewart and the organist was Janet Coyle. During the service Mrs EwartRoberts baptised Katie Isobel, the baby daughter of Debbie and John McGregor of West Banchory. Services are held each Sunday at 9.45am.
Kinross
Loch Leven NNR The Young Scot guided cycle will leave the office at The Pier, Kinross tomorrow (Saturday, August 4) at 11am. It is a free event but booking is essential. Please book your place through the Young Scot website or email LOCHLEVEN_ NNR@snh.gov.uk. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek will take place tomorrow (Saturday, August 4) to Vicars Bridge along the Blairingone Circular, a distance of eight miles. It is a circular walk on minor roads and farm tracks. For more information and where to meet, please contact group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Little Seedlings Club The next meeeting of the club will be held on Sunday, August 5, at the allotments behind Dobbies Garden Centre, Turfhills, Kinross at 11am. New members are welcome. Children between four and 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. The theme of the club is “plants that thrive in hotter climates”. Book online at community.kinross@ dobbies.com. Kinross Hub The carers cafe at Loch Leven community campus will be open from 10am to 12 noon on Monday, August 6. Guest speaker Holly Hunter from doTERRA Essential Oils will begin at 10.15am. Volunteers needed to serve tea/coffee and set up tables. Contact Gail Boath on 07760 363800 or Annette Bond on 01738 567076.