LONGFORGAN

The annual dinner and talk of Kinrossshire Civic Trust will be held in the Grouse and Claret in Kinross on Tuesday, November 12 at 7.30pm. The speaker for the evening will be Simon Montgomery, senior casework officer of the Heritage Directorate, at Historic Environment Scotland. He will give an illustrated talk about the interesting work of this organisation. Tickets cost £35, includes wine and canapé reception and a threecourse dinner. For more information on the above event, please contact Elsa Sinclair on 01577 863279.

COMMON GROUNDS GROUP SWI

President Muriel Anderson opened the recent meeting of Longforgan SWI and welcomed members and guests. Priya Sudarshan who was demonstrating Indian cookery, was introduced along with her two children who helped to prepare the ingredients for a vegetable curry. Priya spoke about the different spices she used and made a delicious curry which the members had the pleasure of tasting. She will return another time to demonstrate the intricacies of Indian dancing. The competitions were: an individual apple crumble which was won by Grace Christie, with Irene Davidson in second place, and Sheila Boyack in third. A covered notebook any craft was won by Sharman Frost, with Maureen Coulson in second place, and Grace Christie in third. Flower of the month winner was Sharman Frost. The vote of thanks was given by Faye Hamilton on behalf of the members.

Last week’s bonus ball winner was Blair Hain on number two. Whist and dominoes takes place on Wednesday, November 6 at 2pm. The annual Thursday club coffee morning is tomorrow at 10am in the TICC. Anyone aged 75 by October 31 should contact Age Concern by November 22 to be included on the Christmas voucher list. Forms are available at the charity shop or