Perthshire Advertiser

CARSE OF GOWRIE

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CARSE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

The Carse Community Volunteers group has been set up to help those most vulnerable in the Carse of Gowrie who are self-isolating.

The group has over 200 volunteers in the Carse who can help with shopping, collecting prescripti­ons, and phone calls to keep residents company.

A number of co-ordinators can be reached in your area:

• Invergowri­e - Kelly Kyle, 07542 879721 • Longforgan - Elaine Stewart, 0780156355­3

• Inchture - Jenna Gallazi, 0747946601­3 • Grange - Greta Macdonald-Whittle, 0754692352­2

• Errol - Gilly Low, 0789015419­3

• St Madoes/Glencarse - Rev Marc Bircham, 01738 861023

If you have trouble reaching them contact Cllr Alasdair Bailey on 0755781329­1, or Cllr Angus Forbes on 0755781134­1.

ST MADOES AND KINFAUNS PARISH CHURCH COUPAR ANGUS FOOD LARDER

The Coupar Angus food larder is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm. It’s being run by a group of local volunteers using GrowBiz’s offices at Bank of Scotland House in Union Street.

The larder is open to anyone in need of provisions in the Coupar Angus area - including Meigle, Ardler, Kettins, Burrelton and Woodside.

In addition to a range of tinned and fresh food, there are also books, games etc. Donations are welcome.

Email ardlervill­age@gmail.com for more details or to arrange collection of donations.

COUPAR ANGUS SUPPORT GROUP

Support with shopping, prescripti­ons, telephone calls and dog walking.

Contact our volunteers on 0774579248­2.

GUILDTOWN FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Can pick up essential shopping and medication­s for people on a Wednesday. Please call before 11am on Wednesday. Ellen Simpson - 01821 640342

MEIGLE AND ARDLER COMMUNITY COUNCIL

paper delivered daily and the general public has a link to takeaway food delivery service.

Ex-profession­al footballer Gavin Price runs The Fountain, The Black Watch and The Schiehalli­on pubs in Aberfeldy, and rents The Courtyard Restaurant and Bar in Kenmore.

Working with a number of other local companies, the venture is keeping staff from his four venues employed.

Orders can be made by going to the Facebook page ‘Fountain Bar and Restaurant’, by emailing fountainba­r@ aberfeldyp­ubs or calling 01887 820418.

BEYOND ADVENTURE ABERFELDY

If you are at home and can’t leave, we are happy to come to you to deliver shopping or walk your dog. Call 01887 829202 or got to www.beyondadve­nture. co.uk

BREADALBAN­E COMMUNITY LARDER

Local churches, realising there would be an increased need to support people struggling with the financial impact of COVID-19, have set up a community larder to provide basic food supplies.

The larder is operating out of the Breathe Lounge in Aberfeldy but serves the wider Breadalban­e area from Kenmore to Grandtully and northwards to Glen Lyon. Volunteers deliver food direct to your door.

Those who might otherwise manage but are now finding it a real struggle to make ends meet, can seek support via the council support line on 0345 30 11 100 or contact us direct on 07513 652597.

COVID 19 FELDY SUPPORT

living in Pitlochry, has been launched.

Call 01796 475333 and chat directly to volunteers ready and willing to help.

RANNOCH COMMUNITY TRUST

Offering to deliver food, get shopping, or call for a chat, Call 0755470253­3 or email Rannochcoo­rdinator@gmail.com

STRATHTAY STORES

Help with local delivery of groceries, collecting medicines, also a donation point for Breadalban­e Community Larder.

Phone and collect service call 01887 840203 and ask to speak to either Simon or Alison.

PITLOCHRY AND MOULIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL CORONAVIRU­S SUPPORT GROUP

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