Community listings

PA readers can email community listings snippets to news@perthshireadvertiser.co.uk To guarantee inclusion in the Tuesday paper, we must receive them by 9am the Friday before. This service is free but is only available to charitable, voluntary and non-profit making organisations. Abernethy Baby and Toddlers Meets Thursday 9.30-11.30am, Williamson Hall, £2.50 per family includes snack for children and adults. Email susan.poots@gmail.com ADHD Support Group The family and individual support group meets on the last Tuesday of each month at Unit 5, Tayview Industrial Estate, Friarton Road, Perth. Email adhdperth@aol.co.uk or call 07754 245437 or 01738 587261. Aircrew Association Any present or former members of military aircrew interested in joining should contact the honorary secretary, 01575 570111 or email geoffrey.kirkman@btopenworld.com Alzheimer’s Scotland 24-hour Helpline Freephone is 0808 808 3000. Amnesty Group Join Perth’s active Amnesty International group, part of the worldwide movement of people who campaign for human rights. Meets on the second Thursday of the month in St John’s Episcopal Church, Princes Street, Perth. Contact Betsy MacQueen, 07791735511, email betsyking_perth@yahoo.co.uk Andy’s Man Club Meets every Monday from 7-9pm at McDiarmid Park’s Muirton Suite. All welcome. 18+. Auchterarder Playgroup MerryGo-Round Playgroup in the Institute at the Aytoun Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.15–11.15am. Children aged two years four months up to school age. Contact 07952 267537. Auchterarder Tots Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9–11am. Contact Lisa, 07944 121715 or email Lisaj27uk@yahoo.co.uk Balbeggie Toddler Group The group meets every Wednesday from 9.30-11am during school term time in St Martin’s Public Hall, Balbeggie. Cost is £1.50 for parent/carer and £1 for child over one year. Children from birth to one year are free. Expectant mums welcome. Contact Michelle 07702 369056. Bankfoot Toddlers Meets every Wednesday and Thursday 9.30– 11.30am and Friday 1–3pm, at Bankfoot Community Church Centre, Tulliebelton Road for children aged birth to five years. Contact Morag 01738 788198 or Carolyn 01738 787774. Blackford Toddlers Meets Friday, 10am–noon, at the Moray Institute, Blackford, £2.50 per session, which includes snack for the children, coffee for parents. Call 01764 682221. Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays and Wednesdays at the Midwifery Unit at Perth Royal Infirmary from 10am to noon. Breast Buddies Breast feeding support group Monday from 10am to noon in St Margaret’s Community Hospital (Annex), Auchterarder. This group offers peer support led by trained volunteer peer supporters and gives new mums the chance to meet and chat with other mums about breastfeeding and many other issues over a cup of tea. No need to book just come along any time between 10 and noon. Breathe Easy Meets in the Moncreiffe Community Centre on the third Thursday of every month. Contact Moira Karpuschewski on 01738 583229. BofE Baby and Toddlers Meets Tuesdays, 9.15–11.15am, at the Institute, Bridge of Earn, £2.50 per family which includes a snack and craft activity. Birth to three years. Email bridgeofearntoddlers@live.co.uk BofE Playgroup Provides pre-school children aged 2½–five years with a range of stimulating play activities. Government funding places available from the age of three years. Open Monday to Friday 9.15am–11.45am. Call 07759 786218. Buggy Club Friendly club for parents/carers to bring their children, from birth-five years. Tuesday, 9.30–11am, at St John’s Threshold Centre, Princes Street, Perth. Buddhist Group Learn ‘Meditation and Mindfulness’ with Perth Buddhist Group every Wednesday at 7pm in Subud House, 7 St Leonard’s Bank, Perth. Call 07889 117803. Cancer Support Tayside Voluntary organisation offering a one-to-one befriending service. Call 01382 596995 or email anitakay@tcs-dundee.org.uk Cats Protection Cats rehoming and advice. Call 01738 700070. Childcare Information Service Run by Perth and Kinross Council, it is there to ensure parents and carers have ready access to comprehensive, up-to-date and user-friendly details on all types of childcare. Email childcare@pkc.gov.uk Childminding Group Fair City Registered childminding group meets on a Tuesday, 9.30-11.30am (term time) at the Tulloch Community Centre, Tulloch Road, Perth (next to the institute). This is a small group offering support to childminders while the children play. Come along or phone Ann on 01738 635357 or Val on 07745437135. COPD Supervised exercise programme held at Rodney Fitness Centre on Tuesdays from 1–2pm and Thursdays from 3–4pm. The classes comprise light to moderate fitness circuit exercises which could be of benefit to many with breathing problems who have attended PRI. Tel Rodney 01738 630901. Craigie Playgroup For children from 18 months to school age and open from 9.30–11.45am, Wednesday to Friday during term time. All catchments welcome. www.craigieplaygroup.net email craigieplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk Craigie Tweenies The group meets on a Tuesday at Craigie Church Hall from 9.45–11.15am. Children from birth–five years are welcome along with their parents and/or carers. For more call Morag 01738 580234 or Maureen 01738 637564. Crieff Mothers and Toddlers Group A weekly Mothers and Toddlers Group is held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Gwydyr Road, Crieff every Monday morning from 10am-noon. All welcome. CRUSE Bereavement Care Scotland CRUSE seeks to help adults, young people and children experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They provide counselling/support and information from their Perth office. Opening hours are Monday and Friday, 9am–noon, and Thursday, 1–7pm, appointments can be arranged outwith these times. Contact 0845 600 2227 or log on to www. crusescotland.org.uk Dementia Café Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership runs a Dementia Cafe on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Church Hall, High Street, Perth. Each session runs from 10am– 12.30pm. Contact Diane McLellan 01738 476831, Andy Bennett 01738 474566 or Shona Burton 01738 414564. Dunkeld and Birnam Playgroup children aged two to pre-school. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday 9.15-11.45am during term time in the Guide Hall next to Royal Dunkeld School. Cost is £6 per session with the first two sessions free and a healthy snack is provided. Playgroup is a fantastic and fun way to prepare your children for nursery. For more information contact Louise on For or email us at dbplaygroup@gmail.com Dunning Stepping Stones Community pre-school with partner provider status. Working in line with the curriculum of excellence, a stimulating, fun environment for children aged 2½–five years to learn and play is provided. Monday–Friday 9–11.30am. Tel Laura Browne 01764 684006 or 07917102564. Dunning Toddlers Meet at St Paul’s Church Hall, Perth Road, on Wednesdays, 9.15–11.15am. Contact Alice Short, 07751 852432. Dyslexia Scotland Perth and Kinross branch drop-in, adults, children, parents, teachers or anyone with questions or wanting to discuss any issue regarding dyslexia can come along to our free drop in sessions, held on the last Saturday of every month (within term time) in the Learning Curve, AK Bell library, 10am- noon. Email dyslexiapk@yahoo.co.uk or find us on Facebook. EPICS (Encouraging Positive Involvement for Carer Support) Are you caring for someone with a substance misuse problem and feeling alone? For more information call 07784 912 050 or email e.p.i.c.s.1@ hotmail.co.uk Fair City Baton Twirlers At North Inch Community Campus on Tuesdays. Beginners class 6–7pm, spaces available from four years upwards. Classes, £3 per night, first night free. Qualified coach Sarah is assisted by fellow coach Caitlin. Email perthshiretwirlers@hotmail.co.uk text 07703 529009 or come along any Tuesday. Always open to beginners. Fair City Aquarist Society Meets every other Thursday at Tulloch Community Hall, 113 Leonard Street, Perth. www.faircityaquaristsociety. co.uk Fair City Dog Training Obedience classes for puppies begin the first Wednesday of each month. Classes start at 7pm and puppies must be pre-registered. Contact Anne, 07749 558946 or www.faircitydogtraining. co.uk Figure Skating Contact Moira Robertson, 01764 684610. Finnish Language Group Contact Mirja mirja2t@yahoo.co.uk or call 01738 563273. Forgandenny Hall For booking enquiries contact Sandra on 01738 812212. Forteviot Hall Bookings are now being taken, telephone 01738 730247 for further information. Gaelic Story Telling The group meets at the Inchview Primary School (Glenearn Campus) every Wednesday from 2-4pm, all year round, including during school holidays. All levels of Gaelic speakers welcome, beginners to more experienced. Membership is free. Gamblers’ Anonymous Every Tuesday from 7.30–9.30pm at Perth Methodist Church, Scott Street, Perth, PH2 8JN. Glenearn Badminton Club Glenearn Badminton Club runs badminton sessions in Perth for adults, and for children from aged 9, of all standards including beginners. New members are welcome to any of our sessions and we would particularly welcome new adult members to our Thursday nights at Bell’s Sports Centre. For more information, visit www. glenearnbadminton.co.uk or e-mail us at info@glenearnbadminton.co.uk Guildtown Playgroup Meets in Guildtown Village Hall every Thursday during term time from 9.30-11.25 am. The first session is free, and parents are welcome to stay until their child is fully settled. For more information contact guildtownplaygroup@ gmail.com Guildtown Friendship Club Meets fortnightly on a Wednesday, at 2pm, with a range of speakers and activities. Open to all ages. For further details contact Secretary Ellen Simpson on 01821 640342. Headway Support Headway Perth and Kinross (the brain injury association) Social/Support Group, meet every second Wednesday at the Gateway, North Methven Street in Perth from 7–9.15pm. Helpline number is 0808 800 2244 www.headway.org.uk. All enquiries to Marion Burnett 07826 519567. Highland Perthshire Photography Group Meets (September-June) on the last Monday of the month at 7pm in The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy. HPPG is for photographers at all levels of skill and experience and has regular guest speakers as well as photo-shoot outings throughout the season to develop photo skills and stimulate interest in all types of photography. For more information on membership and events e-mail hppgphoto@ gmail.com or tel: 01887 830455. Our meetings are open to all, with visitors paying a guest fee. Justsingin’ Birnam Community singing group, led by tutor Christine Kydd, meets Wednesdays 7.30–9.30pm, Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road, Birnam. For men and women of all ages, learn songs from Scotland and beyond by ear. Tel 01796 482408. Keep Fit for ‘The Young at Heart’ Held at Bell’s in Perth on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come and join in this fun way of keeping fit. You can be assured of a warm welcome. Fortyfive minutes of rhythmical, mobilising exercise to all types of music to help tone you up, stretch you out and slacken you off. For more information call 01382 581426 or 01764 664219. Kinfauns Riding for the Disabled Looking for volunteers to assist with lessons Tuesday to Friday, 4pm-5pm. Any time you can commit is valued no matter how short. No experience required as training will be given. Call 01738 630040 for more details. Kinnoull Church Nursery Opening times, Monday-Friday, 8.50am -12.50pm. Children from two and a half to five years. Church Hall, Dundee Road. Breakfast Club, Monday- Friday, 8-9am. Contact Elizabeth Scott on 01738 441477 or 07756835228. Krafty Kids Fridays 9.45–11.15am during the school term at New Scone Church Hall, Balformo Road, Scone. Each week they have a new craft, fun table, story/music time and snack. Contact Emma on 07816015819. Kyokushin Karate Perth Come along to our classes in and around Perth. Craigie Primary School term time 6.30-9pm Wednesdays. Methven Community Centre Monday evenings 6.30-8pm. Margaret Morrison, Inveralmond Industrial Estate Sundays 3-5pm. £3 juniors, £5 seniors. Like us on our Facebook page Kyokushin Karate Perth Scotland. Ladies Motorcycle Club Weekly ride meeting at Broxden roundabout services at 7pm. All riding abilities welcome including learners. Also monthly Sunday ride out and social nights. Contact Lyne, 07786 436 290, or www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk Letham Swap Shops Do you have any unwanted items still in good condition? You can swap these for something more suitable at your community swap shops. Get involved with Letham Climate Challenge, 35-39 Garth Avenue, Letham. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3pm. Starter packs available. Tel: 07474741115, email: lethamclimatechallenge@gmail.com. Or Facebook us. Letham Playgroup For children aged two to five years. The group meets on Mondays from 9.30–11.30am. Contact Sam Robertson, call 01738 449052. Little Cherubs Toddler Group Meets in the Chapter House of St Nin07753111873 ian’s Cathedral Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.30am, term time. Open to all babies, children, parents, carers and childminders. Contact Val 01738 626146. Line Dancing Classes Take place each Monday during term time at Perth High School. Beginners class 6.30–7.30pm, cost £2; intermediate class 7.30–9pm, cost £3. All proceeds to Perth High School PTA. New members welcome. 01738 850466. Luncarteenies Baby and Toddler Group Meets on a Monday and Wednesday from 9.30–11.30am at Luncarty Memorial Hall, Scarth Road. Lymphoma Group Meets at Maggie’s Centre, Dundee, the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Mary, 01382 526665. Macular Disease Support desk is now open on Mondays within Vision Perth and Kinross, New Row, Perth, for anyone newly diagnosed with/or has Macular Degeneration. For details telephone 01738 629989. For details regarding the MD Group in Perth, contact Valerie Wares, 01738 451863 or Hazel Rennie, 01738 442358. Meal Makers Meal Makers is a free local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people who love cooking and want to be active in their community with older neighbours who would really enjoy and appreciate a freshly prepared meal. If you would like to do something great with an extra plate, or know somebody who would like to get involved as either a cook or a diner then please visit www.mealmakers.org.uk or call 01738 452236. Mental Illness Tayside Carers’ support project, Support in Mind Scotland, has as its specific aim, to cater for the needs of families and friends of those with a serious mental illness. If you need support in your caring role please contact Sarah Cox on 01738 580 899. Methven Minis Thursdays from 1–3pm in the community centre. Whether you have a bump, baby or child under five, come along for play, coffee and a chat. Call Kate, 01738 840030. Methven U5s Methven Under Fives have nursery places available to children from two-and-a-half to fiveyears-old. Fully-funded places from three years. From two-and-a-half years, the price is £13 per session. For more information call 07926 362777 or email methvenunder5s@hotmail. co.uk, or bring your child along for an informal chat. Motorvate For young people with additional support needs and specific learning difficulties. Weekly motor skills groups and literacy groups to help those with a range of difficulties including co-ordination, motor skills, social skills, reading and spelling skills. More information at www.motorvatetherapies.co.uk or 07979613670. MS Society We have lots of informal meet ups throughout the month. Buddies@Blair, More Socialising@ Queens, Coffee@Dobbies, and in Kinross. Anyone affected by MS including family, friends and carers are very welcome. For up to date information check out our website msperthkinross.org.uk, our Facebook page, or contact us on 07552 368216. Muirton Community Nursery Offers childcare and education for children aged two to five years to allow parents to take up employment or training opportunities. Open Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. Funded places available from age three. For further details and entry criteria contact Linda, tel 01738 625933, or email muirton@communitynursery.fsnet.co.uk Murthly U5s Group Meets every Thursday from 9.30-11.30am term times at Murthly Primary School. Contact school on 01738 454263. Music Group for U5s Held at Vision