District News

Aberuthven

Church The service will take place this Sunday at 11am.

Almondbank

Church The service last Sunday was conducted by Mr Craig Dobney and his sermon was ‘Onwards and upwards’. Flora Wylie read the lessons, Alison Hooper was organist and flowers were donated by Maureen Grant. Mr Dobney will take the service on Sunday. Anyone who requires pastoral services should contact Rev Graham Crawford on 01738 626048. On Saturday, September 15 from 1am until 2pm there will be a Macmillan coffee morning in the church hall.

Alyth

Church Morning worship last Sunday at 11am was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday this week the service will be held at 11am. A creche for children under 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 Sundays from 2-4pm in Alyth Parish Church. The project includes thousands of photographs of people, events, schools, businesses, weddings, children and views, etc. Admission is free. Email enquires to fhp@alythparishchurch. org.uk or search for AlythFHP on Facebook.

Auchterarder

Bowling club Numbers in the lotto draw this week were 8, 9, 13 and 18. There were no winners and prize money next week will be £1490.

Balbeggie

St Martins Public Hall The 250 club September draw results were: £10 winners - Irene Green, Katy Peake and Ian Gray; £5 winner - Jamie Watson. Church Morning worship this Sunday is in the village hall at 9.30am, led by Rev Bob Sloan. Teas/coffees will be served at the close of the service. A kirk session meeting will be held on September 18 in Burnside Hall at 7.30pm to discuss St Martins. Members of the congregation can attend this meeting to give their support.

Ballintuim

Hall A basket whist drive will be held in Ballintuim Village Hall from 7.30pm on Friday, September 28. Proceeds will go to hall funds.

Bankfoot

Church The service on Sunday at 11.15am will be conducted by Rev Bill McGregor. Michael Ellacott will be playing at the service.

Bendochy

Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rosemary Patterson and the Bible lessons were from Two Kings chapter five, verses 1-15 and Luke chapter 11, verses 1-13, read by S Cumming. Sunday services at Bendochy are held at 10am. See the Coupar Angus Abbey Church section for details of the service and intimations.

Blackwater

Coffee morning Blackwater Hall Committee is hosting a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, September 28. There will be a cake and candy stall and raffle held on the day. Donations for these are welcome. Rev Neil Glover of Dull and Weem Church presented local resident Anna Gurung with cheques totalling £5700 for her charity.

Anna and Sanu Gurung set up Bring Back The Smile To Nepal after a devastating earthquake hit the country in 2015.

Most of the money was raised through fundraising events organised by the church congregation.

However, a chance meeting on holiday in Italy between church member John MacDiarmid and Geoff Newhouse, chair of the H and J Visram Foundation, resulted in a donation of £1200 from the foundation.

Anna also received direct donations totalling about £600 from people attending the church’s fundraising events.

She said:“I am delighted to receive this money on behalf of the people of Nepal.

“We will use the donation to help rebuild the homes and lives of these amazing people.”

The earthquake resulted in a large loss of life and demolished many homes, schools and other buildings. Bowling club Members had an enjoyable afternoon with ladies from Scottish Bowlers Fellowship last Wednesday, with scores level. They thanked everyone who helped with catering, the bar and raffle prizes. The annual game on Friday night with guests from AGB was also very enjoyable. The annual prize giving list and buffet is on the notice board. Anyone taking a guest should put their name in the appropriate section. The points competition this Saturday is from noon until 4pm. Players atttending the Bannerman Triples on Sunday at noon are advised to be there early. Donations of food and raffles will be welcome. Hat night winners were Sandra Emmerson, Jack Steele and Andrew Ballantyne. The Wednesday Club starts on October 3 at 2-4pm. The winter season for darts and dominoes starts on October 5. Old Tyme Dance The next dance is tonight (Friday) in the Institute from 7.30–10.30pm. Music provided by Allan Small. Entry costs £5, including tea and biscuits. Proceeds to charity. Dunbarney & Forgandenny Church The services on Sunday are at 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny. Monday Club The next meeting is on September 17 at 2pm in the church hall. There will be a talk about the work of the first responders. Women’s Group The first meeting of the new session, entitled ‘Pearls and Prosecco’ is on September 19 at 7.30pm in the church hall. Claire Bruce from Number Five, jewellers in Perth, will talk about pearls. LECT Guild The next meeting is on September 24 at 7.30pm in Dunning Church. The talk will be about the Year of Young People with representatives from Perth High School. Macmillan coffee morning The event is in Caledonia Housing lounge, Muirmont, on September 28, from 10am–12.30pm. Entry is by donation. There will be cake and candy, sales table and raffle. Donations of items would be appreciated. Flower festival Organisers thanked everyone who went along and supported the festival run by Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church and Perth Flower Club last weekend. They also thanked everyone who elped.

Burrelton

Church Morning worship last Sunday was led by the Rev Douglas Main. Lynne Mitchell was organist and also read the lessons from Jonah chapter one, verses 1-17. Office bearers on duty were John Alexander Frank Moisey and Iain Stevenson. Flowers were provided by Suzanne Spalding. Guild At their opening meeting convener Sheena McNaughton welcomed Rev Sydney Graham and his wife Edna. Rev Graham spoke on ‘seeking the way’. Devotions were led by Sheena McNaughton. Tea hostess was Gail MacKenzie. Vote of thanks was given by Sheena McNaughton. The next meeting is at 7pm on October 4 in the church halls. Beverley O’Lone will speak on the work of the SSPCA. The church harvest supper is at 7pm in the church halls. Entertain- ment will be provided by Kirriemuir the Whit. Community cafe The cafe runs on Tuesdays, from noon to 1.30pm. Anyone who wants to join the rota can contact Aileen on 07769 264952. The cafe is open every Tuesday in the church hall. No charge is made for tea, coffee or home baking. Busy Bees Toddlers’ group runs on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. Burrelton and Woodside Youth Club The club is open to all young people from P6-S6 every Sunday from 6.30-8pm. For more information contact Lynne Mitchell on 07980 209719.

Caputh, Spittalfield

Coffee morning The organisers and stall holders thanked everyone who worked in Caputh Hall last Saturday, donated goods and attended. £1225 was realised. The hamper was won by Lorna Robertson (Brown) and the cake by Jennifer Robertson. Church Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts led worship in Caputh Church last Sunday, with Rev Bill Ewart preaching the sermon. The service included the rededication of the guild in preparation for their new session on October 10. Bill and Jenny Whyte were organists and J Paul read the lessons. Morning service will be held in Caputh Church this Sunday. Bowling club A beautiful, sunny morning greeted players of the open mixed pairs competition last Saturday. President Arthur Donald-

Coupar Angus

Autumn fair The church fair will take place from 10am-2pm on October 6. It costs £10 for craft or commercial stalls and £5 for charity stalls. Entry to the event is £2 for adults, with children free. There will also be home baking, a raffle and children’s activities. To book call Anne Easson on 01828 628001 or email a.easson@ btinternet.com. Church Last Sunday’s service was conducted by Rosemary Patterson and the choir sang the introit ‘Come Now O Prince of Peace’. Mrs Patterson read from Matthew chapter 11, verses 28. The congregation sang ‘Father I Place into Your Hands’, followed by prayers. Catriona Henderson read the lessons from Two Kings, chapter five, verses 1-15 and Luke chapter 11, verses 1-13. After intercession the congregation sang ‘Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven’. The service closed with the benediction. Organist Austin Wilkie played ‘Consonanze Stravaganti’ by Giovanni Trabici, ‘Largo’ by Thomas Arne and ‘Toccata in F’ by Dietrich Buxtehude. Sunday services at the abbey are from 11.15am-12.15pm, followed by teas and coffees. Rev Graham is on holiday from September 8-22 inclusive. Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Bill Ewart. Open Doors this Saturday will see the abbey open from 10am4pm. Harvest thanksgiving is on September 30 in the abbey. All contributions go to the local foodbank. Craft fayre The Friends of Balhousie group’s event will be from 11am-2pm on September 23 at the Red House Hotel. Stalls can be booked at £10 by calling 07765 018758. Entry is £1 and there will be a lucky ticket raffle. Thursday Friends Parties resume on Thursdays in Coupar Angus Town Hall, featuring afternoon tea and entertainment from 2pm.

Craigie

Dance Scottish country dance classes resume on September 17 at 7.309.30pm, costing £3 per class. Dancers should wear soft shoes. New members welcome.

Dull

Dull and District SWI Dorothy Procter welcomed everyone to the meeting. Rory MacDonald of MacDonald Bros Butchers gave a demonstration of how to prepare a side of lamb. Competitions were – Sausage rolls: 1 Primrose MacDiarmid, 2 Anne McLaren, 3 Charlotte Smith. Sewn apron: 1 Morag Kennedy, 2 Anne Duff, 3 Primrose MacDiarmid.