PERTH AND KINROSS: NEWS IN BRIEF

PERTH

St Matthew’s Church in Perth will host a musical afternoon on November 21.

Featuring accordion music from Billy Anderson and Friends, the event will run from 2-4pm.

It is part of a programme run by the Royal Voluntary Service and Prudential to give older people in Perth an opportunity to try something new for free in their community.

To book a place, email taysidehub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

SCONE Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society is holding a coffee morning on Saturday at Burnside Hall, Scone, from 10am until 1pm.

Entertainment will be provided by Blackford Fiddle Group.

Tickets are priced at £3 and will be available at the door. BURRELTON AND WOODSIDE Burrelton and Woodside senior club will meet at 2pm on November 22 in Cargill Burrelton Church Hall.

Entertainment will be provided by Jane Campbell.

CRIEFF

Ross Balmer, from Balhousie Dalnaglar Care Home in Crieff, has been shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Care Awards.

The acting senior care assistant has been nominated in the emerging talent category.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow on Friday.

PITLOCHRY Pitlochry Church of Scotland will hold its annual Christmas Tree Festival on December 1 and 2.

The event will feature a number of decorated trees, on display outside the church, with a programme of festive entertainment for all the family.