District News
ALYTH GARDEN TRAIL
Balhary Walled Garden near Alyth is opening to members of the public for the first time this month as part of the new Angus and Dundee Garden Trail, run by Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Balhary is a restored walled garden featuring 75 varieties of fruit trees, a large herbaceous border, lavender hedges and heritage and new variety vegetables are grown extensively to supply ‘foodies.’
The cottage garden comes into its own with lighting, living flame, Zen, formal planting and a fairy garden with red squirrels.
Entry is £5 per person, children go free. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.
For more details or to book tickets online, visit https://scotlandsgardens. org/angus-dundee-garden-trail/
BALBEGGIE
ST MARTINS PUBLIC HALL
The AGM for St Martins Public Hall for years 2019/20 and 2020/21 will be held at 7pm on Monday, June 21 in the hall, located on Main Street, Balbeggie.
Social distancing will be complied with and masks must be worn.
All welcome, numbers may however be restricted due to current regulations.
BENDOCHY CHURCH
The next service at Bendochy will be on Sunday, June 20, starting at 10am.
See the Abbey Church Coupar Angus section for further details.
BURRELTON BOWLING CLUB
Recent Friday hat nights winners were
as follows: May 7 - Isabel Taylor and Jim Smith; May 14 - John Findlay and Jim Hutchison; May 28 - John Findlay and Jim Hutchison; June 4 - John Findlay and Ray Eskdale.
CARGILL/BURRELTON CHURCH
Sunday’s morning worship was led by Rev Stevie Thomson, with Lynne Mitchell as organist.
Office-bearers on duty were Sandy Duthie, Sheena McNaughton and Iain Stevenson.
Those wishing to attend worship should contact Sheena McNaughton on 01828 627773 in advance as places are limited owing to Covid-19 restrictions.
The church will be running a charity shop in Coupar Angus from July 24-31.
Members of the community are encouraged to start collecting items.
CAPUTH AND SPITTALFIELD CAPUTH AND CLUNIE CHURCH
Sunday morning worship in Caputh Church has resumed at the usual time of 11.15am.
All rules regarding the Covid pandemic are adhered to. All welcome.
WALK-IN CAFE
The Spittalfield cafe is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10am and 3.30pm in accordance with distancing regulations.
COUPAR ANGUS ABBEY CHURCH
Rev Andy Graham welcomed the congregation to worship and opened with words from Psalm 27.
He said: “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
Esther Jack played the hymn ‘Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation’, while those present reflected on whether Jesus was the foundation of their lives.
The Bible lesson, from Mark ch 4, vv 26-34, was read by the minister.
It was made up of two parables – the Growing Seed and the Mustard Seed.
The latter relates to one of the tiniest seeds which ended up growing into a very big bush.
Jesus always spoke in parables about everyday things so that the gathered crowds might understand His teachings.
This was not always the case, just as people today often struggle to accept what Jesus was trying to say.
Mr Graham said: “As humans we find it hard to understand what we can’t actually see.
“We know that seeds grow if we plant them in soil and water them but we can’t see the inner mechanism causing that growth.
“However, after these parables Jesus always explained fully to his own disciples about the coming of the Kingdom of God.
“It is said that God works in mysterious ways but people are not very accepting of mysteries and would rather things happened in their own timescales.
“They often think God is not listening but, through faith and belief in God, we must trust that he will help us to spread the message of his kingdom just as the early disciples did.
“He knows our capabilities and will help to grow the big bush from the tiniest of seeds.”
Following prayers Esther played ‘How Great Thou Art’.
The service was closed with the benediction.
The Abbey Church Kirk Session will meet on Wednesday, June 23, at 7pm.
Sunday’s service at the Abbey Church takes place from 11.15am.
KETTINS GIG ON A TRUCK
Singer-songwriter Calum Campbell is to perform two sets outside Kettins Community Hub on Saturday, July 10, as part of a ‘Gig on a Truck’ tour being organised by Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre.
Performances are due to take place at 2pm and 5pm.
Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance.
See www.horsecross.co.uk for details.
KINCLAVEN CHURCH
The service for the second Sunday after Trinity Sunday was led by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts.
The scripture readings, taken from Psalm 92 vv 1-8 and Mark ch 4, vv 26-34, were read by Rev Bill Ewart, who also delivered the sermon.
The organist was Janet Coyle.
The congregation was delighted to be able to sing hymns again, albeit behind masks.
The service on Sunday this week, which begins at 9.45am, will be conducted by Rev Harry Mowbray as Mrs Ewart-Roberts will be on holiday.
If the services of a minister are required during Mrs Ewart-Roberts’ absence, members of the congregation are asked to contact Mr Mowbray.
All are welcome to attend Sunday worship, subject to Covid regulations.
MEIGLE GARDEN TRAIL
The Doo’cot garden near Meigle is opening for the first time this month as part of the new Angus and Dundee Garden Trail.
Entry is £5 per person, children go free. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.
For more details, see www. scotlandsgardens.org