District News
Aberdalgie
Church The service on Sunday is at 9.30am led by Reverend James W Aitchison.
Aberuthven
Church There will be no service in Aberuthven Church this Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend the service in Dunning Church at 11am. Please see Dunning Church for intimations.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The service last Sunday was conducted by Craig Dobney. Alistair Ritchie read the lessons, Irene McLean was the organist and the flowers were kindly gifted by Joyce Nairn. The service is on Sunday as usual, all welcome. Anyone who requires pastoral services should contact Rev Graham Crawford on 01738 626046.
Alyth
Church Morning worship last Sunday at 11am was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday, the service is 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 Sunday afternoons, from 2-4pm 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. Hall A basket whist drive will be held in Ballintuim village hall from 7.30pm on September 28. All welcome. Proceeds go to hall funds.
Amulree
WRI The members of Amulree WRI had a busy summer preparing for their annual Atholl and Breadalbane Show in Aberfeldy. After entering the housewives and handicrafts section, flower arranging and a number of personal entries, they were awarded with the trophy for the institute with most points. In addition, Heather Walker was the individual with most points, Liz Noble won the best article in tapestry, and seven-year-old Barry McManamon was the winner of the junior’s trophy. The first meeting on September 10, was well attended and the talk was given by Alan and Moira Melrose entitled “Two go on a gap year – before it’s too late!”. The couple showed some photographs and spoke about their year travelling in a motorhome around France and Spain. The next meeting is on October 8, at 7.30pm for their annual bingo tea, with raffle and plenty of tea and cakes provided at the interval. All welcome. For more information, contact the institute’s president Isabel Brady on northamulree@btinternet.com
Auchterarder
Bowling Club Lotto Numbers in the lotto draw this week numbers were 2, 8, 12 and 14. There were no winners, prize money next week is now £1540.
Auchtergaven
Church The service on Sunday will be conducted by the Very Rev Dr James Simpson at 11.15am, Michael Ellacott will be playing. Harvest thanksgiving service is on October 7.
Balbeggie
Church See under the Guildtown section for church information and intimations for this week. Perth Arts Workshop group is celebrating its first time entering in the Perthshire Open Studios event.
The group of amateur artists meets for classes in Perth’s Moncreiffe Community Hall and exhibited their paintings there over three days.
Chairperson Alan Ramsay said:“The group put a lot of hard work into the exhibition and were rewarded with excellent attendances and increased sales.
“The Open Studios format was a
Bankfoot
Wednesday Club Bankfoot Wednesday Club’s next meeting is on September 26, at 2pm in the community church. Guest speaker will be the very humorous Sandy MacFarlane, one time stage manager of Perth Theatre who also toured with the Black and White Minstrels. He has wonderful stories from his travels and of the stars he has worked with. Subscription is £5 with admission £1.00 for members/£2 for visitors. This includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Meetings are held fortnightly. All welcome.
Bendochy
Church Last Sunday’s service at Bendochy was led by Rev Richard Campbell. See the Coupar Angus section for more information.
Blackwater
Hall Members of the Blackwater Hall committee are hosting a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support from 10am-noon on September 28. There will be a cake and candy stall and raffle. Donations for these will be greatly appreciated. All welcome.
Blairingone
WI The new season of Blairingone Women’s Rural opened with a welcome from new president, Mary Ramsay, who introduced the programme for the coming year. It was interesting and informative, offering a range of activities including demonstrations, talks and social events. Mrs Angie Burt gave an inspiring demonstration on making a range of bags for all occasions through the use of most types of materials. The ladies had an opportunity to try it out for themselves and was followed by a delicious tea. Anyone interested in joining the rural should contact Mary on 01383 852205. Competitions were: jar of lemon curd won by Mary Mitchell, with Mary Ramsay second. Flower of the month won by Agnes Murray. tremendous help in getting our message out to a wider audience.”
An added bonus was the number of membership enquiries the group received.
Jenny Haldane opened the event, recalling her past involvement with the group as chairperson and treasurer.
The classes took off after an advert in the local press in the early 1990s.
Initially there were classes in painting and in stitch craft held in Earn Community Council The community council will meet next Monday, September 24, in The Institute, Bridge of Earn at 7pm. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed on the Earn Community Council Facebook page. All welcome. Cyprus Golf Club Golfers should note the bus times for the outing to Piperdam Golf Club are 8am at Kintillo, followed by the usual pick up points thereafter. The club’s lottery ball winners this week were Scott and Ewan £75, and I Ptak £50. Bowling Club The closing of the green is on Saturday at 2pm, followed by barbecue. The prize night on November 12 will follow with buffet and dance, 6pm for 6.30pm. Tickets cost £15, available from the committee. The winter season starts on October 5. Doors open at 7.30pm, with carpet bowls. Wednesday Club starts on October 3, from 2-4pm. These events are open to members and non-members. A ladies night will be on October 20, open to all. President George Laing thanked members for their support over the past season. Hat night winners were Peter Scott, David Simpson and Mary McLaren. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church The services on Sunday are at the usual times – 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny. The next meeting of the guild is on September 24 at 7.30pm in Dunning Church. The talk is on the ‘Year of young people’ with representatives from Perth High School. There will be a church service at Moncreiffe Care Home on September 28 at 2.30pm. Macmillan coffee morning in Caledonia Housing lounge, Muirmont on that day from 10am–12.30pm.
Burrelton
Bowling Club Last Saturday, 16 members from Strathmartine club travelled to Burrelton to play in the annual friendly game. The weather was kind to all and resulted in a win for Strathmartine by 76 shots to 51. Church Morning worship last Sunday
Douglas Matthews with Jenny Haldane Oakbank.
Jenny paid tribute to class tutor, artist Douglas Matthews and said: “Douglas instilled enthusiasm, giving encouragement and expert guidance to pupils and the group went from strength to strength.”
The painting classes are still going strong today, producing work of a high standard under Douglas’s guiding hand. Anyone interested in joining the classes can contact Alan Ramsay on 01738 828404.
was led by Rev Douglas Main, with Lynne Mitchell as organist. Ruth McLean read from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 24, verses 1-14. Office bearers were John Baxter, Jean MacDiarmid and Susan Christie. Flowers were provided by Mavis Anton. The guild meets at 7pm on October 4, in the church halls, Woodside. Beverley O’Lone will speak on the work of the SSPCA. Harvest supper is on October 26 at 7pm in the church halls. Entertainment will be by ‘Kirriemuir the Fit’. Community Cafe The cafe is open on Tuesdays in the church hall from noon-1.30pm. To join the rota contact Aileen on 07769 264952. No charge is made for tea, coffee or home baking. Busy Bees Toddlers’ group runs on Tuesdays from 10-11.30am. Burrelton and Woodside Youth Club It is open to young people from P6-S6 on Sundays from 6.30-8pm. Contact Lynne Mitchell on 07980 209719. Burrelton and Woodside Senior Club The new sessions begins in Burrelton Church hall from 2-4pm on September 27. Entertainment will be by Joe Aitken. A few spaces are available and subscriptions cost £6 or £2 for afternoon teas. Contact Gladys on 01828 670692.
Caputh/Spittalfield
Church Rev Peggy Ewart Roberts conducted the service in Caputh Church last Sunday, with Margaret Davidson organist and Jane Gordon reader. The service on Sunday is in Caputh Church. The guild resumes at 7pm on October 10 in the session room. All welcome.
Clunie
Knitters The Knit and Natter group meets in Clunie Hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2-4pm. Knit, sew, crochet, or chat. Refreshments provided.
Collace
Collace and Kinrossie SWI President Christine Strathie welcomed
Coupar Angus
Autumn Fair The Coupar Angus Abbey Church fair will be in the Dundee Road venue at 10am-2pm on October 20. It costs £10 for craft or commercial stall, and £5 for charity stall. Entry is £2 for adults; children free. In addition to craft stalls and produce, there will also be home baking, 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 led by Rev Richard Campbell. The service was opened with the hymn, In Heavenly Love Abiding. Bible readings read by Ellen McGibbon were from Psalm 125, verse one, and Hebrews chapter 11, verses 1-10 and 22-24. The minister’s sermon was followed by prayers of intercession. The service closed with the hymn, Tell out my soul. The prayer group and Bible study group resume at 2pm and 7.15pm respectively, on September 26. Harvest thanksgiving will be on September 30 in the Abbey. All contributions will go to the local food bank. Craft Fayre Friends of Balhousie are hosting the fayre at 11am-2pm on Sunday, at the Red House Hotel. Stalls are still available for those wishing to showcase their wares, at a cost of £10 by calling 07765 018758. Entry to the fayre costs £1 and there will be a lucky ticket raffle. Heritage Association The new season begins on October 5. Mike Taylor will talk about ‘1918: The end game’. Meetings start at 7.30pm and are held in St Anne’s Church hall. All welcome. Thursday Friends The first tea party last week was a great success with a good turnout. Ann Campbell introduced entertainer, B Sharp, who played keyboard and sang a selection of 1960s songs. After tea and raffle, Ann Richards thanked all for attending and donating raffle prizes, and to Brian for a lovely afternoon. The next party is on October 11.
Dunning
Church The service on Sunday is at 11am. The final Lect guild meeting will be in the church on September 24 at 7pm. Bowling Club Lottery numbers this week were 1, 12, 19 and 20. There were no winners and next week’s prize money is £2000.
\Forteviot
Bowling club Lotto - The numbers drawn on Tuesday , September 18 were 3, 5, 6 and 19. There was no winner. The rollover is now £1000. The next draw will take place on Sunday, September 23 at 2pm in the clubhouse.
Glencarse
West Carse Community Council A presentation will be in St Madoes Community Centre on September 26 at 7.30pm. Members of the public and local organisations can view the proposals to disburse the community benefit received from the owners of Gallowflat solar farm. All welcome.