Local news in brief

PERTH

The Pain Association is running monthly meetings in the city.

The registered charity holds sessions for people living with chronic pain.

They try to address the non-medical issues which impact on people’s lives, with the focus on self-management.

For more information visit painassociation.com or telephone 0800 783 6059

The next meeting is on August 4 at 1.30pm in the community room of Asda on Dunkeld Road.

PITLOCHRY

Theatre-goers are being invited to take a trip down the rabbit hole this weekend.

On Sunday the Festival Theatre will hold an adventure event in the Explorers Garden from 2pm.

In time for the 150th anniversary of the Lewis Carroll novel, the re-telling of the classic Alice in Wonderland is suitable for children of all ages.

The event lasts 90 minutes and dressing up is optional.

To book call 01796 484 626 or visit pitlochryFestivalTheatre. com.

ARTS

An exhibition, entitled Incantations, A Sound Collage by Paul Bright, will be held at Innerpeffray Library Chapel from July 29-August 2.

A limited open evening with 50 places will take place on the 29th.

FILM

Perth Museum and Art Gallery will host the screening of a new animated short film and talk from digital animator Denis Mallon today from 12.30pm.

Adults are invited to join Denis as he goes behind the scenes of his new animated short film, Daytrippers.

He will talk about the entire film production process, from the writing stage, to storyboarding, concept art, character design, animatingcharactermovementand adding finishing touches with sound and design.

The talk will finish with a screening of the film, and a chance for the audience to ask questions.

The event is part of the monthly Two Pound Talk series, and costs £2 to attend.

For more information, or to book a place, contact 017386 32488 or visit pkc.gov.uk/museums.