District News

Guildtown

Church Rev Lis Stenhouse, interim moderator for Scone and St Martins Parish Church will lead morning worship in St Martin church on Sunday this week at 9.30am. At the close of service Rev Stenhouse will address the congregation on ‘preparations for the closing of St Martins Church in June 2020’. It is hoped as many people as possible will take the opportunity to voice their concerns. Tea, coffee and biscuits served afterwards.

Kinclaven

Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart–Roberts, assisted by Rev Bill Ewart. The lessons from One Kings chapter 19, verses 4-13 and John chapter six, verses 35 and 41-51 were delivered by Rev Tom Tait and the organist was Janet Coyle. The services are held every Sunday at 9.45am to which all are made welcome. Refreshments are served in the hall following the service.

Kinross

Netball Club New sessions begins today (Friday, August 17) at 7–8.30pm at Loch Leven community campus. Everyone is welcome. To find out more about the club check out their Facebook page. Rugby Club Youth section’s come and try day will take place tomorrow (Saturday, August 18) at 10.30am at the King George V playing fields, Kinross. Meet the coaches and make new friends. No experience needed; new players always welcome. Kobras Junior Hockey The annual club day will be hosted tomorrow (Saturday) at the King George V hockey pitches, with games and fun activities for juniors in the morning. There will also be free coaching for beginners or anyone who wants to give hockey a try. Training resumes on August 21 and will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30–7.30pm. Beginners are welcome (ages typically eight to 14 years-old). Vaulting group A taster session will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at Kinross Vaulting Group at Carnbo near Kinross from 2–4pm; costs £17. Minimum age for vaulters is five years. For more information and to reserve a place, email Liz Mackay on lizmacward@hotmail.com. Kinross Primary School The new school fair will be held in Kinross Primary’s grounds tomorrow (Saturday) from 12–2.30pm; free entry, no pets allowed. Lots of activities, stalls and refreshments and tours of the new school are available. Society Fossoway and District Horticultural Society will host its 100th show tomorrow (Saturday) in the village hall, Crook of Devon. Doors open at 2pm followed by the presentation of trophies. Admission: adults £1, children free. Schedules are available from Fossoway Store or Garage, Crook of Devon and from George Harley on 01577 840752. Entries can be left in the hall from 7–9pm on tonight and 7.30–9.30am tomorrow. Loch Leven NNR Osprey walks will be starting in Burleigh Sands car park from tomorrow (Saturday), and on August 22 and August 31. These events are free but booking is essential by emailing LOCHLEVEN-NNR@ snh.gov.uk. Ceilidh A celidh will be held in Milnathort town hall this Sunday, from 2–5pm with a break at 3pm for tea and biscuits. It costs £5 and music will be provided by Liam Hope. For more information contact Vi Todd on 01577 863244. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group The next trek will leave this Sunday to Beecraigs Country Park, Witchcraig and Cockleroy - a distance The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band perform every Monday at the Highland Nights in Pitlochry and on Monday, August 13 another band from Queensland, Australia played alongside them as guests at the popular tourist event. The Murrumba Pipes and Drums (seen here in blue kilts) were on their way to

of six miles. It will walk on good paths through the country park, ascending to the top of Witchcraig and through woodland to enjoy the glorious views from the top of Cockleroy. For further information and where to meet call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Circle Dancing The sessions resume on August 21 and 22. Tuesday classes are held in Millbridge Hall, Kinross from 10.30am–12.30pm, with the Wednesday class at 10–11am in the dance studio on Junction Road, Kinross. For more information call Lynne on 01259 742173. Cavaliers Basketball Play for boys and girls aged nine to 14 resumes on August 21. No previous experience is required. The club meets at Loch Leven community campus from 6–8pm. New members are welcome, please get in touch by email on kinrosscavaliers@gmail.com. Kinross and District Art Club The club meets after the summer on August 21 and 24, in Millbridge Hall, Kinross at 2–4pm. Anyone interested in joining the club should contact at www.kadac.co.uk. Farmers’ Market The next farmers market will be held on Kinross High Street on August 25, on the wider pavement area adjacent to the old town hall, from 10am–2pm. Scottish Green Party The local branch will host a drop-in meeting for Westfield incinerator on August 25 August. This is an information event and will take place at the Unorthodox Roasters cafe in Kinross High Street, from 2–4pm, free teas and coffees served. Walk for Parkinson’s The event on August 26 will set off from Loch Leven’s Larder at 11am. Talkers will be able to choose a gentle two mile walk down to Loch Leven, or a six mile where views open up towards the West Lomond and Bishop Hill. For more information and to sign up call 0344 2259857 or visit www. Parkinsons.org.uk/walklochleven. Boat Race Mary, Queen of Scots the World Championships at Glasgow Green, which is tomorrow, Saturday, August 18. The goodwill and new friendships of Monday night will have to

“The Great Escape” boat race will be held on August 26 in Kirkgate Park at 12 noon. Teams of five welcome, but one member must be dressed as Mary. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and last position and for the best dressed Mary. For more information and to register a team, contact Brian, secretary of Kinross and District Rotary Club on secretary. kdrc@gmail.com. RSPB Loch Leven A bat walk will be held at the Loch Leven reserve on August 26, from 8–9.30pm. For more information and to book a place, call 01577 862355. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau The next outreach advice surgery will be held on August 28, from 1.30-3.30pm in St Paul’s Church hall, The Muirs, Kinross. No appointment is 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 advice line on 01738 450580; appointment line 01738 450581. Loch Leven Community Library An evening with award-winning crime writer, Stephen Booth, will be held in the library on August 29, at 7.15pm. Tickets cost £5 and booking is essential. Book at the library or online at www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Benefits Advice in Libraries service on August 29 and 30, will see benefits specialist Sarah MacLean available in Loch Leven community library 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) at Andrew.Scobie@Perthcab. casonline.org.uk. SWI Results in the recent Kinross show were as follows: Community ‘A’ Handcrafts competition: 1 - Bishopshire, 2 - Carnbo, 3 - Cleish; Community ‘B’ Housewives: 1 - Powmill, be forgotten then, as Pitlochry’s Vale of Atholl Pipe Band will be competing against them, as will several other groups from Perth and Kinross.

2 - Glenfarg, 3 - Blairingone. Trophy winners were: Aldrige-Sealy trophy: Cleish; Stewart cup Jeannie Black, Glenfarg; Enid Scott-Davidson cup Glenfarg; Benarty trophy Powmill; Teenage trophy Jen Pickard, Cleish; Balado cup Thomas Stewart, Blairingone Bruce Pickard, Cleish; Lucy Moran, Glenfarg; Morris quaich Abi Cox, Cleish; Hilton cup Jeannie Black, Glenfarg; Jane Elliot Bell, Glenfarg; Ann Watson trophy Norma Smith, Bishopshire; Arnotlea trophy Helen Buchanan, Cleish; Irene Whitson salver Margaret Nelson, Cleish; The Group rose bowl Sharon Buchanan, Powmill; Community A paperweight Josephine Paterson, Carnbo; Community B paperweight Margaret Greener, Carnbo; Margaret Ironside memorial trophy Helen Buchanan, Cleish; Frances Drysdale quaich Maz Thorn, Powmill; Arbuckle cup Fiona McGregor, Cleish; Fleming embroidery trophy Josephine Paterson, Carnbo.

Luncarty

Church The service this Sunday is a joint communion service in Luncarty Church Centre at 10am, led by Rev Adrian Lough. This will also include a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the opening of the church centre. All welcome. The Fairtrade stall will also be available on Sunday. Bowling Club Numbers in lottery this week were 8, 16, 18 and 20. There was no winning line, prize money next week is £2000.

Methven

Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 7, 8, 10 and 14. There was no winner, next week’s prize is now £280.

Newburgh

Bonus Ball The winner of last week’s TICC bonus ball was Janey Librarian on no 52. Doctors Retiral Doctor David Booth will be retiring in November after

Pitcairngreen

Flower and Crafts Show Almond Valley Horticultural Society’s annual flower and crafts show will be held on August 25, in Pitcairngreen village hall. Articles for the competition should be submitted between 6-10pm on the Friday, and 7.308.45am on the Saturday. Entries of fruit, vegetables, flowers, home produce and crafts welcomed. Judging commences at 9am on the day and the exhibition will be open to the public at 1pm. Refreshments and home baking will be served in the marquee. Stalls on the green will include produce, bric-a-brac, bee keepers and tombola. Gardens around the village will also be open that day. All are welcome to come along and share a great day out.

Pitlochry

Arthritis Awareness in Atholl The AAA group resume meetings on September 3, in Moulin Hall at 2.30pm. After a short AGM, Helen and Eddie Stewart will inform members about Badvo, their new Pitlochry gin distillery. New and old members will be made welcome. Highland Games Kinloch Ranch Highland Games take place tomorrow in Weller Poley Park in Rannoch from 12 noon. All the usual games events plus a hill race will take place. Pitlochry Market The monthly market in Armoury Road,Pitlochry is on tomorrow from 10am until 3pm. Further details at www.pitlochrymarket.co.uk.

Scone

Bridge Results for August 9 were: north/south: 1 - K Lyneborg/L Collin 71.7%; 2 - J Mitchell/P Upperton jnr 59.6%; 3 - J Wainwright/D Littleton 52.9%. East/west: 1 - A Lawns/A MacDonald 66.3%; 2 - B Pow/J Christie 52.5%; 3 - J Rough/B Leith 51.7%. Scone and St Martins Parish Church The service on Sunday will be led by Rev Alan Livingstone at 10.45am in Scone New Church. The annual fair is being held at Burnside on August 25, from 2-4pm - an afternoon of enjoyment for everyone. Hall The Robert Douglas Memorial Institute, Abbey Road, Scone will be temporarily closed from September 3-30 to allow for the replacement of the heating system. The halls will be reopen on October 1. If anyone has any questions or would like to make a booking please call RDMI on 01738 551311.

Stanley

Church The service this Sunday is in Luncarty at the usual time. Village Hall The next dance will be in the village hall on Saturday, from 8.30-11pm. Music by Ian Cameron.