District News

Innerpeffray

Talk As part of the monthly talks by Friends of Innerpeffray Library (FOIL), speaker Libby Joy explored Beatrix Potter’s love of Perthshire. In 1866–1943 Beatrix lived in Kensington. To escape the smog, she spent her first 15 summers at estates near Dunkeld and Birnam, and Dalguise on the River Tay. The family were artistic, interested in nature and the countryside. Her father was a keen amateur photographer. Beatrix and her brother Bertram roamed free in the countryside. She drew botanical drawings and paintings of flora, fungi, fauna and entomological specimens and kept a journal, written in her own code, and deciphered in 1958. Her scientific passion by 1890s was mycology – the study of fungi. At Dunkeld, she met Charles McIntosh, a well known naturalist and amateur mycologist who inspired her. Beatrix gave her 300 drawings of fungi to the Armitt Museum, Ambleside. The Perth Museum and Art Gallery has a collection of her fungi paintings, donated by Charles McIntosh. Beatrix submitted a paper on fungi reproduction to the Linnaean Society in 1897, but was not allowed to read it herself. In 1997, 100 years later, the society issued a posthumous apology to her. One of her governesses was Annie Moore. Beatrix wrote ‘picture letters’ to Annie’s children with drawings of Perthshire scenery. From here she created her famous animal characters, drawn from life but influenced by people she had met in Scotland. Annie suggested that Beatrix made these picture letters into books. In 1887, the Potters rented Wray Castle, Lake Windermere where Beatrix fell in love with the hills, valleys and lakes near the village of Sawrey. She earned her own money and in 1905 bought Hill Top Farm, married local solicitor William Heelis. However, her Perthshire paintings became the backgrounds for characters in her books. She bred Herdwick sheep to championship standards and in 1943 was elected first female president of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders’ Association. She used latest scientific remedies for exterminating liver fluke, but did not electrify her own house. When she died in 1943, Beatrix left 15 farms covering 4000 acres to the National Trust, now the Lake District National Park. For more information on FOIL talks, visit: http://friendsofinnerpeffraylibrary. com/meetings-and-events or for Innerpeffray Library visit: http://www. innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/

Kinclaven

Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy EwartRoberts. Readings taken from Exodus chapter 16, verses 2-4 and 9-15, and John chapter six, verses 24-35 were given by Ovidia Harman and the organist was Janet Coyle. Sunday’s EPACTS songs of praise service is from 3pm in St Catharine’s Centre, Blairgowrie.

Kinross

Kinross-shire Agricultural Show The show ground will be open at 7am tomorrow (Saturday) at RSPB Loch Leven. Entry costs £10 for adults (£7 concessions); children under 16 go free. Parking costs £2, with a free bus service provided to the show. Route one: Royal Bank building in Milnathort, to Rowland Pharmacy, Kinross, turning right along Station Road to the Park and Ride. Returning back along Station Road and turning right through Kinross High Street to the show. This service starts at 10.30am. Route two: Channel Farm car park, turning right past the Balgeddie Toll. Continuing through Kinnesswood, through Scotlandwell, straight down the road. Turning right along the south side of Loch Leven to

the show. This service starts at 11am. The last bus will leave the show site at 6.45pm. For further information, please contact show secretary, Jane Drysdale on kinrossshow@aol.com Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach advice surgery on August 14 is at 1.30-3.30pm in St Paul’s Church hall, The Muirs, Kinross. No appointment necessary as the surgery 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 their advice line on 01738 450580 or appointment line 01738 450581. Walking Football Sessions resume at 6-7pm in Loch Leven community campus on August 14. Anyone over 50 years of age will be welcome to join. Kinross Tennis Club Junior coaching block begins on August 14 and run until October 2. To book, please contact coach, Daniel Reed on 07932 614111 or email: dartennis@gmx. co.uk Perth CAB Benefits Advice in Libraries Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean is available in Loch Leven community library on August 15 and 16, to provide advice on all benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are usually offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, please call 01738 450599, or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) on Andrew.Scobie@ Perthcab.casonline.org.uk. Netball Club The new session begins on August 17, from 7-8.30pm at Loch Leven community campus. Everyone welcome. To find out more about the club check out their Facebook page. Rugby Club The youth section are hosting a come and try day on August 18, at 10.30am at the King George V playing field, Kinross. Meet the coaches and make new friends. No experience needed, new players welcome. Kobras Junior Hockey The annual club day is on August 18, at the King George V hockey pitches. Games and fun activities for juniors in the morning. Anyone wishing is welcome to go along with free coaching provided for beginners. Training resumes on August 21, and will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6.30-7.30pm. Beginners (ages eight to 14 years) are welcome. Vaulting Group The club will host a taster session at Carnbo near Kinross on August 18, from 2-4pm. Sessions will cost £17. Minimum age for vaulters is five years. For more information

and to reserve a place, please contact Liz Mackay on lizmacward@hotmail. com Kinross Primary School The new school fair is at the primary school grounds on August 18, from 122.30pm. Entry is free, but no pets allowed. Lots of activities on offer, with stalls and refreshments and tours of the new school. Fossoway and District Horticultural Society The society’s 100th show is in the village hall, Crook of Devon on August 18. Doors open at 2pm, followed by presentation of trophies. Admission: adults £1, children free. Schedules are available from Fossoway store or the garage, Crook of Devon and from George Harley on 01577 840752. Entries can be left in the hall from 7-9pm on the Friday, and 7.30-9.30am on the Saturday. Loch Leven NNR Osprey walks run on August 18, August 22 and August 31. All walks will start in Burleigh Sands car park. These events are free, but booking is essential by emailing: LOCHLEVEN-NNR@snh.gov.uk Ceilidh A ceilidh is in Milnathort Town Hall on August 19, from 2-5pm, with a break at 3pm for tea and biscuits. Entry costs £5, music provided by Liam Hope. For more information, contact Vi Todd on 01577 863244. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek to Beecraigs country park, Witchcraig and Cockleroy leaves on August 19, a distance of six miles. To walk on good paths through the park, ascending to Witchcraig and through woodland to enjoy glorious views from Cockleroy. For further information and where to meet, please call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Circle Dancing Sessions resume on August 21 and 22. Tuesday classes in Millbridge Hall, Kinross from 10.30-12.30pm and the Wednesday class begins at 10-11am in the dance studio on Junction Road, Kinross. For more information, please call Lynne on 01259 742173. Cavaliers Basketball Play resumes for boys and girls aged nine to 14 years on August 21. No previous experience required. The club meets at Loch Leven community campus from 6pm to 8pm. For more information email kinrosscavaliers@gmail.com Kinross and District Art Club The August club meets in Millbridge Hall on August 21 and August 24, from 2-4pm. Anyone interested in joining should visit their website at www. kadac.co.uk SWI The theme for the SWI marquee at Kinross Show on Saturday at Loch Leven for the handicrafts section

is “animal magic” and housewives section “picnic”. The ladies of Kinross group are preparing entries for community and individual competitions with displays of crafts, needlework, baking, produce and floral art. Entries from husbands and partners in the gents section and from members’ children and grandchildren in children’s section. Judges are from West Lothian Federation. Classes are being sponsored by local businesses and individuals. These include McTaggart’s of Aberdour, Robert and Gillian Bell, Robert Craig Joinery, Roddy Baird, Kilted Farming Company, Loch Leven’s Larder, Hattonburn House and Andrew Craig Electrician. Sales tables selling baking, produce and craft goods and a gift bag tombola as fundraiser. Trophies will be presented by SWI national chairwoman Linda Retson. The raffle will be drawn, with first prize of £50 on sale in the tent during the day; no entry charge to the marquee, but a silver collection donation will be welcome. Doors open 10-4pm.

Luncarty

Church A joint messy church and barbecue evening is at the Active Kids adventure park at 6pm tonight (Friday). This Sunday is summer fun messy church in Luncarty Church Centre, from 3-5pm, followed by family supper. Entry is free, donations would be welcomed. Bowling Club Numbers in the lottery this week were 3, 12, 18 and 19. There was no winning line and prize money next week is £2000.

Methven

Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 2, 9, 18 and 20. There was no jackpot winner and next week’s jackpot is £235.

Newburgh

Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary A new home was found for a 15- year-old cat who needed to be rehomed. Apologies are given for the recent shortage of eggs in shops. The hens have been moulting, but it is hoped they will continue laying. Thanks go to Vicky Findlay and her team from Original Walkies, and John, Jasmine and Simon, for their generosity. Both donations will go towards paying for the sactuary’s vet bills. Anyone who can offer a home to a cat, help at fundraising events, in the shops or at the sanctuary, should call Sue on 01337 840414, or online at www.catchat. org/adoption/fife.html or visit its website at www.whinnybank.org.uk

Pitlochry

Pitlochry Church of Scotland Contributions for the Torch magazine should be with the editor before September 26. The painless extraction jar collection totalled £158.27. Christian Aid events include a coffee morning on September 15 in the Tryst from 10.30am until 12 noon, and quiz on September 21 in the Tryst at 7pm. Tryst Walking Group The group will take on the Brann Walk at Dunkeld on August 14, starting at 6pm, a distance of four miles. Further details from George or Cathy Marshall on 01796 470575. Football The club’s first competitive game of the season is tomorrow in the recreation ground, Pitlochry for a league cup tie against Strathearn Grove from Crieff. Kick-off at 2pm. There is a heavy fixture list with midweek games on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so there will be no training on Wednesdays until further notice. Graeme Millar and Sean McLauchlan returned to the club which delighted manager, Paul McNeil and his assistant, Brian Taylor. Vale of Atholl FC is sponsored by RW Bell Building Services. Litter Action Pitlochry group will clean up the town on August 14, meeting in the recreation ground car park at 10am. Contact Roger West on 01796 474255 for further details. Pitlochry Bowling Club The club are offering discounted membership to new members for £50. Anyone interested should go along to the clubhouse between 10am and 12 or 2pm until 4pm with equipment provided. Hearing Aid Repairs Volunteers are needed to learn how to do simple repairs to hearing aids in Pitlochry library with training provided by NHS techinicians. Further information from mwilliamson@pkc.gov.uk

Scone

Scone and St Martins Parish Church The service on Sunday is led by Rev Alan Livingstone at 10.45am in Scone New Church, followed by coffee in the church hall. Guild’s summer get-together is on Wednesday, August 15, at 7pm in the North Church hall. The next fellowship lunch is on Thursday, August 16, at 12.30pm in Balformo Road Hall. Bridge Club Results of the game played on Thursday, August 2 were: north/south: 1 - J Mitchell/P.Upperton Jnr 61.1%; 2 - K Lyneborg/L Collin 56.9%; 3 - N Mack/M Chapman 43.1%. East/west: 1 - A MacDonald/A Lawns 56.3%; 2 - B Pow/J Christie 53.5%; 3 - B and M Watson 51.4%.

Stanley

Bowling Club Lottery winning numbers this week were 3, 5, 8 and 20. There was no winner and prize money next week is now £411. Village Hall Dance The next dance is tomorrow (Saturday) in Stanley village hall at 8.30pm–11pm with music by Ian Cameron.