District News

Errol

Church Saturday, December 8: men’s breakfast in the Ochil Room of the church at 9am. Morning worship and children’s club on Sunday, December 9 is at 11am and will be led by Rev John Macgregor. Revive cafe is held in the village hall on Wednesday, December 12 from 1.30-3pm. Thursday, December 13 sees the guild’s Christmas tea party at 2pm.

Forteviot

Bowling Club Lotto The numbers drawn in the festive draw on Sunday were: Draw one 2, 3, 5 and 17; Draw two 2, 6, 7and 9; Draw three 2, 14, 17 and 18; Draw four 9, 12, 18 and 20. There was no winner. The rollover is now £1000. The next festive draw will take place on Sunday, December 9 at 9.30am in the clubhouse.

Kettins

Church Kettins Parish Hall is holding a coffee morning in Kettins Church hall on Saturday, December 8, between 10am and 11.30am. There will be stalls and the Christmas raffle will be drawn. Everyone welcome. Village lunch Monthly village lunches are now taking place in Kettins Church hall. The next lunch will be on Thursday, December 13, from noon until 1.30pm. All welcome.

Kinclaven

Church The service for the first Sunday in Advent was led by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts and the sermon was by Rev Bill Ewart. The lessons from Jeremiah chapter 33, verses 14-16, and Luke chapter 21, verses 25-36, were read by Rev Tom Tait and the organist was Janet Coyle. On Sunday, December 9, at 4pm there will be a service of remembering. This is a quiet, meditative, service to remember loved ones lost. All are welcome to attend. The joint lunch club is on Tuesday, December 11 at 12.30pm in Caputh Church session room. Sunday worship at Kinclaven Church is at 9.45am.

Kinross

RSPB Loch Leven Saturday, December 8: A trip back in time: Mary Queen of Scots. Professor David Munro will tell the story of Mary Queen of Scots’ dramatic escape from Loch Leven Castle 450 years ago. It begins at 1–3pm, costs: RSPB members £8, non-members £10, child members £3 and non-members £5. Booking essential, call 01577 862355 or email lochleven@rspb.org.uk Milnathort Filmhouse Saturday, December 8: The Greatest Showman 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) in Milnathort Town Hall. Over 18s only (BYOB). Tuck shop with movie snacks and soft drinks. Tickets: adults £6, concessions £4. Book online at www.milnathortfilmhouse.com or payable at the door. Kinross and Ochil Walking Group Sunday, December 9: Lower Largo, five miles trek followed by Christmas lunch (members only, prebooked). Gentle walk along old railway line and dunes, returning along the seashore. For further details and where to meet call group secretary, Ann Eve on 01577 863887. Crook and Drum Growing Together Sunday, December 9: Wreath making workshop, 2–4pm in Crook of Devon Village Hall. Sessions cost £15 per head, oasis ring provided, demonstration and greenery. Bring your own gloves, strong scissors and any special decorations. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. Booking is essential, contact Amanda James on 07963 476803 or email amandajames1577@gmail.com The Church of Scotland has welcomed a new minister who will be in charge of Abernethy, Dron and Arngask.

Reverend Stan Kennon BA BD was inducted to the Church of Scotland on Wednesday November 28.

Stan was brought up in Garelochhead and attended secondary school in Helensburgh.

He worked for eight years before training for the Church of Scotland ministry at New College, University of Edinburgh.

In 2000, he became a Royal Navy chaplain and as a result of his naval career and amongst his military decorations, he was awarded the Iraq and the Afghanistan operational medals.

After retiring from the Navy in 2016, Stan has worked in the linked parishes of Muirkirk and Old Cumnock Trinity in the Presbytery of Ayr as their locum minister.

These parishes have provided him with a welcome, fulfilling and happy

Kinross-shire Historical Society Monday, December 10 meeting in Kinross Parish Church, Station Road, at 7.30pm. Speakers Prof David Munro MBE and Jim Paterson “Oor Ain Game O’Curlin” the 350 year story of Kinross Curling Club. Broke Not Broken Monday, December 10, Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12: Christmas hamper filling in Millbridge Hall. Monday 2–7pm: wrapping and labelling hampers. Tuesday 2–7pm: filling hampers and Wednesday 5–9pm: sorting toys and filling stockings. Any help would be much appreciated. Please contact secretary on secretary@brokenotbroken.org Perth Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday, December 11: Outreach advice surgery 1.30–3.30pm in St Paul’s Church Hall, The Muirs. 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 01738 450580, appointment line 01738 450581. Perth CAB Benefits advice in libraries service: Wednesday and Thursday, December 12 and 13. Benefits specialist Sarah MacLean will be 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 call 01738 450599 or email Andrew Scobie (benefits and debt administration) at Andrew.Scobie@ Perthcab.casonline.org.uk Kinross Garden Group Thursday, December 13 meeting in Millbridge Hall, at 2pm. Guest speaker John Hancox of Scottish Heritage Fruit talk will be “Creating a fruitful Scotland”. All welcome. Loch Leven Community Library Saturday, December 15: Christmas bookbug rhymetime 10.30–11am. Celebrate Christmas early with a sing-along with Malcolm and friends followed by stay and play. No booking required. Suitable for children up to seven years of age and their families. Free event. Ceilidh A ceilidh is in Milnathort return to the fold of parish ministry.

He is married to Aileen and they have two grown up children, Naomi and Reuben.

The Presbytery of Perth is delighted to have Stan come to this charge and is

Town Hall on Sunday, December 16, 2–5pm with a break for tea and biscuits at 3pm. It costs £5, music provided by Ian McCallum. For more information please call Vi Todd on 01577 863244.

Luncarty

Bowling Club Numbers in the lottery this week were 2, 15, 16 and 18. There was no winning line. Prize money next week will be £2000. Members are reminded that the annual general meeting is to be held in the Sports and Recreation Club on Sunday, December 9 at 2pm. Organisers hope that there will be a good turn out. Church The service on Sunday, December 9 is in Luncarty Curch Centre at 10am. All welcome. On Saturday, December 8 the Pins and Needles group are running a coffee morning from 10-11.30am. Christmas items and cake and candy will be on sale and there is also a raffle.

Madderty

Mid Strathearn Church The November meeting of the guild was held in Madderty Hall and opened by the president, Mrs Moir, with the devotions. She then introduced the speakers, Dr Joyce Deans and Anna Magnusson. Both are former pupils of Laurel Bank girls’ school and they talked of the time during World War II when the school was evacuated from Glasgow to Strathallan Castle and Auchterarder House. Dr Deans had many amusing anecdotes from her time at the school but was also able to relate how life was geared towards the war effort. Dr Deans and Anna Magnusson have compiled a book of memories entitled ‘The Time of our Lives’, which records experiences of that period. The two speakers were warmly thanked by Alison Pritchard. This was an open meeting and the guests enjoyed a cup of tea and cakes supplied by the ladies of the guild. This was followed by business matters and the meeting was then closed.

Newburgh

Bonus Ball The winner of last week’s TICC bonus ball was Julie Patrick on no 57. indebted to Rev Allan Wilson as interim moderator, and Rev Susan Thorburn as locum, for their guidance and professionalism in bringing proceedings to this happy and very satisfactory conclusion.