District News

Fowlis Wester

SWI President Wilma Brown welcomed members and owner Jill Flye from Planet Soap, East High Street, Crieff to the September meeting. On one table she had a lovely display of soaps, while the other looked like a scene from a horror movie. Jill wore a gas mask and waved a stun gun, all part of soap making. The mask was to protect her from the fumes as she mixed lye and olive oil and the gun was her thermometer. She then beat in honey and oatmeal and poured the mixture into a mould to produce the soap. Competitions were raspberry jam won by Heather Walker. Audrey McColl was second, and June McGrath third. Flower of the month was won by Anne Hubbard. Audrey McColl came second, and June McGrath third.

Guildtown

Church Worship on Sunday at 10.45am will be a whole parish service in Scone New Church. Rev Maudeen McDougall will preach as sole nominee. Voting will take place at the close of the service. Teas and coffees will be served in the church hall afterwards.

Kinclaven

Church Last Sunday’s harvest festival service was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. The contributions of dry goods will be taken to CATH’s kitchen, the homelessness charity in Perth. Bill Service read from Deuteronomy chapter eight, verses 1-10 and Mark chapter four, verses 26-34. The organist was Janet Coyle. During the service Rev Ewart-Roberts baptised Isla Freda McFarlane, baby daughter of Charlotte and Finlay. Communion will be celebrated at morning worship on October 14. The joint lunch club is in Caputh session room on October 9 at 12.30pm. The minister will be on holiday from October 1-12. If the services of a minister are required during that time, contact Rev Andy Graham of Coupar Angus Abbey Church. Services at Kinclaven are held on Sundays at 9.45am; teas and coffees are served in the hall after the services. The service this week will be led by Rev Phillip Francis.

Kilspindie

Church The service on Sunday is at 9.30am and will be led by Rev John Macgregor.

Kinross

Curling Try curling sessions are being held in Kinross curling club on Sunday at 12.15pm, 12.55pm and 1.35pm. It cost £3 per session. For more information contact Robin Brydone on robin@scottishcurling.org or 07715 673041, and check out their website at www.trycurling.com. Little Seedlings Club The next meeting on Sunday is at the allotments behind Dobbies Garden Centre, Turfhills, Kinross at 11am. New members welcome. Children between the ages of four and 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Book online at community.kinross@ dobbies.com and look for events at the Kinross store. RSPB Loch Leven Hallowe’en treasure hunt will take place in Loch Leven reserve, between 10am and 4pm, from October 8-21. No booking is required, simply drop into the visitor centre any time between 10am and 4pm. It costs £2 per sheet and is suitable for children of all ages. Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach advice surgery is in St Paul’s church hall, The Muirs, Kinross on October 9 from 1.30–3.30pm. No appointment is necessary as the surgery is a drop-in service. F Contact the advice line on 01738 450580; appointment line 01738 450581. Benefits Ad- vice in libraries service is on October 10 and 11. Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean will be available in Loch Leven community library to provide advice on benefit related issues. Sarah is available by appointment only. Appointments are usually offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment call 01738 450599, or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) on Andrew. Scobie@Perthcab.casonline.org.uk. Community Library Jump into Libraries events begin in the library on October 10, with a community coffee morning and book sale from 10am-12 noon; Book Bug Rhymetime for the kids is at 2-3pm. Followed by Stay and Play plus Lego time. From 2.45pm onwards there is a talk by a holistic practitioner, entry £5 includes a taster session. Author talk with Hazel McHaffie at 7.30pm is for adults only. This is a free event but booking is essential at the library or book online at www.culturepk.orguk/ whats-on. Lunch Common Grounds project lunch is on October 10, with a speaker from Zambian Project Sachibondu at noon in the Guide Hall, Church Street, Milnathort. A lunch of home made bread, soup, tray bakes and Fairtrade tea and coffee will follow the talk. Everyone welcome. Kinross Garden Group The new winter season begins on October 11, in Millbridge Hall, Kinross at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. Speaker will be Ian Sinclair, vice-president of the Scottish Rhododendron Society. His talk will be “Plant hunting adventures, primarily in Sichuan”. Membership fees are £10 for the year and £2 for visitors. Contact Caroline Anderson on 01577 864589. CHAS The Children’s Hospices Across Scotland is holding a craft destash from October 12-14. The event will begin at 10am-4pm each day in The Learning Zone, Avenue Road, Kinross. Attractions include card making, needlework, fabrics, wool, paper crafts, arts, books, equipment and more. All Chas shops are now taking donations for the craft sale. All proceeds go to the charity. Crook and Drum Growing Together There is a planting and tidying session on October 13, at the village hall at 10am. All are welcome to lend hand. Contact Amanda James on 01577 840809, or email amandajames1577@gmail.com Walking group Kinross and Ochil Walking Group will leave on October 14 from The Darn Road, Dunblane to Bridge of Allan, a distance of six miles. This is a scenic walk from Dunblane along an ancient track. By Allan Water to Bridge of Allan, with great views of the river. Call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Kinross-shire Historical Society The next meeting is on October 15, in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, at 7.30pm. Speaker James Lawson will discuss ‘rooted in royalty at the Queensferry Crossing’. How a small village situated between the ancient and modern capitals of Scotland has survived and prospered over the centuries. Membership: adults £7.50, under 18s free, visitors £2 per talk.

Luncarty

Church The service on Sunday is in Stanley church. A coffee morning is in Luncarty Church Centre tomorrow from 10am-11.30am. Entry £3. Teas, coffee and sales of home baked goods and hand-crafted cards for sale.

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Bowling club Lotto numbers were 2,3,5,11. No winner, jackpot now £580.i

Newburgh

Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary George, the deaf white cat featured last week has found a new home. Sue thanks everyone who sent in donations to help towards the cost of the barn roof. Sophie and Ian, faithful supporters of Whinnybank for over eight years are moving to Germany. Sue will miss them and their cat Brutus, but wishes them every happiness in their new life. Neighbours have been parking their cars outside the ‘Muchty shop and people have found it difficult to drop off donations. It is affecting the shop’s takings and Sue has considered closing down the shop altogether. Anyone who has any donated items for collection can contact the sanctuary. Anyone able to offer a home to a cat, help at fundraising events, in the shops or at the sanctuary, can call Sue on 01337 840414, or

visit www.catchat.org/adoption/fife. html and www.whinnybank.org.uk TICC The winner of last week’s TICC bonus ball was Elisabeth Pearson on number 27. The fundraising committee are holding a bingo tea tonight. All welcome. Eyes down at 7pm. Autumn fair The parish church is holding its autumn fair tomorrow in the TICC at 10am. All welcome. The flu clinic Takes place in the TICC on October 17 from 1-5.30pm. Dr Booth’s retiral The closing date for subscriptions towards Dr Booth’s retiral gift is October 20. There will also be an opportunity at the flu clinic for donations. Date and time for the presentation will be announced shortly. Thursday Club The Crusaders came along last week and gave a great afternoon of music from the Sixties on accordion and fiddle. The club’s Strictly dancers gave a demonstration on the slosh. Next week’s entertainer will be The Brig.

Pitlochry

Arthritis Awareness in Atholl The group meets in Moulin Hall on the first Monday of the month. At the meeting president, Dr David Cruikshank, talked about and displayed cartoons by The Times’ cartoonist, who has with artistic skill and astute political insight recorded events and personalities in the public eye over the years. Prominent political figures such as Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Donald Trump were featured in his presentation. Chairman, Hugh Mackintosh, gave the vote of thanks on behalf of an appreciative audience. The speaker at the meeting on November 5 in Moulin Hall at 2.30pm will be RSPB warden, Vicky Turnbull, who will talk about garden birds and Tayside reserves. Flower club The next meeting is on October 17, in Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, at 2pm. Gill Garrow will give a demonstration on ‘Inspirations’. The competition will be ‘in a pumpkin’. Further information from Linzee Lindsay on 01738 710777. Scottish country dancing Classes resume in Moulin Hall on October 11, at 7.30pm. Instruction is available for all dances. Classes on October 18 and October 25, all welcome. Further ina

St Madoes

St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church Sunday morning worship starts at 10.30am. Snack group meets on Tuesday at 1.30pm. Wednesdays Bible study group meets at 11am. All events are held in the Madoch Centre. Further details at www.stmadoeskinfauns.com, on Facebook or email stmadoeskinfauns@hotmail.com.

Scone

Scone and St Martins Parish Church Harvest thanksgiving will be celebrated at a whole parish service, at 10.45am on Sunday, in Scone New church. Rev Maudeen MacDougall will preach as sole nominee. Donations of fruit and flowers, etc can be brought to the service or handed in to the church from 2pm on Saturday. The guild meets at 7.30pm on October 9, in the Burnside Hall. A Boys’ Brigade representative will speak about one of the projects being supported by the guild. The next church coffee morning is on October 20, at 10am-noon. Seniors club The club will meet in the RDM Institute on October 10, at 2.30pm. Storyteller Ronnie Fotheringham will be guest speaker. Tickets for afternoon tea on October 24 will also be available. New members welcome. Bridge Last Friday’s results were: 1 - S Valentine/E Collin 67.50%, 2 - P Martin/M Rogerson 52.50%, 3 - C Taylor/E Grant 42.50%. Results for last Thursday were: 1 - A Lawns/A MacDonald 60.9%, 2 - I Forrester/L Collin 60%, 3 - J Christie/B Pow 58.2%.

Stanley

Hall A village hall dance will take place tomorrow from 8.30-11.30pm. Music is by Joyce Ramsay. Bowling club Lottery winning numbers this week were 1, 6, 13 and 20. There was no winner. Prize money next week is now £503. Church The service on Sunday will be in Stanley village hall at 10am.

Strathallan

SWI President Janet McConnell welcomed everyone and congratulated all who had taken part in competitions over the summer. In particular, the club’s recent win in the community handcrafts competition at Perth Show for the first time. After business members enjoyed a closely contested game of bingo and tea. Competition results were flower of the month won by Susan Gray, with Janet Shanks second, and Jean Dawson third. Favourite childhood book won by Janet Shanks, with Katherine Huggett second, and Janet McConnell third. The next meeting is on October 11 in Aytoun Hall, Auchterarder at 7.30pm. The speaker is Beth Davies, pastry chef from Crieff Hydro. Competitions are 80th birthday party invitation card, favourite coaster, and recipe for Porthmadog loaf.