District news
open hearts and engage minds through awesome flight motion simulation, outstanding exhibits, a fully immersive 3D planetarium, expert presentations on the world of flight, meteorology and space exploration, aviation showcases and much more.
A project of this magnitude takes time and money. In the five or six years since its inception, Alisdair and his team have been working tirelessly to create awareness, gain professional scientific support, and build the financial case to help their fundraising efforts.
Identifying a suitable site has been challenging but he said ASK is on the brink of securing a piece of land.
Awareness raising has led them into working with local schools, where they have recently completed a project to build a kit plane.
This not only raises awareness but gets youngsters interested in the science of flight and space, helping to create the engineers of the future.
He said that there is a long way to go before we see the complete project. A recent funding award of £1.2m from the Tay Cities Deal is the foundation for a funding structure to finance construction of a venue.
To learn more about Aero Space Kinross, visit its website, www. aerospacekinross.com. The vote of thanks was given by Ruary McLeod.
Mrs Dot Goodison.
Competition of a flower stem was won by Mrs Sheila Gilchrist, with Mrs Margaret Chisholm in second place.
A portable first aid kit was won by Mrs Margaret Chisholm, with Mrs Sheila Gilchrist coming second.
BOWLING CLUB