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/
BENDOCHY CHURCH
Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham.
The next service at Bendochy will be on July 4.
See the Abbey Church Coupar Angus section for further details.
BURRELTON CARGILL/BURRELTON CHURCH
The theme for morning worship led by Rev Stevie Thomson on Sunday was ‘Unity’.
The organist was Lynn Mitchell and office-bearers on duty were Susan Christie, Alec Orr and Sheena McNaughton.
There will be a meeting of the Kirk Session on Tuesday, June 29, from 7pm in the church.
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
Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham.
Sprinkled through the service were medleys of hymn tunes played by Esther Jack, and Jenny White played church music on the organ at the beginning and end of service.
In the opening prayer, Mr Graham referred to the “magnitude and wonder” of God’s love, even though at times people are not worth it.
This was followed by the hymn ‘All Over the World, the Spirit is Moving’.
The gospel message was read from Mark ch 4, vv 35, and told the story of Jesus calming the violent storm.
During the hymn ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness,’ which contains the line “all I have needed my God has provided”, members of the congregation were asked to reflect on just how faithful God is to them.
Mr Graham said that the storm Jesus calmed was an extremely violent one, with no apparent respite for the disciples who were extremely fearful.
The minister asked if people had ever felt so helpless during storms in their lives.
Although Jesus was sad at the lack of faith shown in his disciples, He loved them nevertheless.
Mr Graham said: “When we feel we are in the middle of a storm, remember, Jesus is the most powerful fact in our lives.
“Fear can get the best of us, so remember, when there is nothing we can do, have faith.
“Jesus will never abandon or forsake us – He stays with us. God will always be with us.
“The more we have confidence in God, the more we become close to God. God be with you, and with me.”
The closing prayer acknowledged that although, in this day and age, people don’t understand why there should be a need for foodbanks, the congregation asked for help for those in need of the service of foodbanks, and bless those who contribute and work in this cause.
The last offering by Esther Jack on the organ was the hymn ‘Jesus We Place into Your Hands’.
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.
CHARITY SHOP
Sheila and Allan Legge are running the charity shop in Coupar Angus’s George Street from July 4-17 with friends of the Abbey Church.
All proceeds will go to the Abbey Church.
Opening hours will be from 9.30am until 4pm.
The shop will be open from 3-6pm on Saturday, July 3, for any donations to be dropped off.
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 on Sunday was conducted by Rev Harry Mowbray.
Ovidia Harman read the scripture lessons, which were taken from 1 Samuel ch 17, vv 3-11, 32-37 and Mark ch 4, vv 35-41.
The organist was Janet Coyle. Sunday’s service begins at 9.45am and will be conducted by Rev Peggy EwartRoberts.
All welcome, subject to Covid-19 outbreak restrictions.
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