District News
BENDOCHY CHURCH
Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham.
See the church website, www. bandcachurch.org.uk, for the full service, and updates from the minister.
Services are currently held every Sunday from 10am.
BURRELTON CARGILL/BURRELTON CHURCH
Morning worship on Sunday was led by Rev Stevie Thomson, with Lynne Mitchell as organist.
Office-bearers on duty were Susan Christie, Sandy Duthie and Sheena McNaughton.
Easing Covid-19 restrictions, including the move to the ‘one-metre’ rule in relation to social distancing, mean there is now no longer a need to reserve a seat in advance.
For more information, call Sheena McNaughton,01828 627773.
CHARITY SHOP
The recent charity shop, held at the Reuse premises in Coupar Angus, realised a total of £1713 for church funds.
Organisers expressed sincere thanks to all who helped, including those who donated goods, helped set up the shop and served customers.
Surplus goods have been donated to help refugees and Starter Packs, Perth.
COUPAR ANGUS ABBEY CHURCH
Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham.
See the church website, www. bandcachurch.org.uk, for the full service, and updates from the minister.
All Sunday services start at 11.15am.
PRIDE OF PLACE
Coupar Angus Pride of Place is to hold its AGM outdoors on the former bowling green at the Forfar Road Cycling Hub from 7pm on Tuesday, August 10. All are welcome to attend.
A spokesperson for the award-winning group said: “Despite the fraught time over
the last 18 months, Pride of Place has performed their tasks as far as restrictions have allowed.
“This year the town centre has again been beautified by hanging baskets and flower tubs, which are to the standard of the recent years when Coupar Angus won gold medals in either Beautiful Scotland
or Britain in Bloom competitions.
“Anne Easson, who has been chair for far longer than she envisaged, has worked hard to keep her team together, most of whom are in the main ‘at risk’ category in terms of the coronavirus outbreak, and deserves great credit for her dedication and hard work.
“Anne will step down from her post at the AGM and has offered support to whoever is elected to the post of chair and will be available to advise if needed.”
KINCLAVEN CHURCH
Worship on the ninth Sunday after Trinity was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts and Bill Ewart.
Scripture readings from Norma Service were Exodus ch 16, vv 2-15, and John ch 6, vv 24-35.
Janet Coyle played the organ and hymns included ‘Be Still for the Presence of the Lord’ and ‘Holy Manna’.
Manna was the food which supported Israel in the desert, but Jesus is the ‘Bread of Life’.
Teas and coffees were served in the car park.
All are welcome to attend morning worship on Sunday this week.
The service starts at the usual time of 9.45am.
MOUNT BLAIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Members of Mount Blair Community Council held their first meeting since January last year towards the end of July.
The gathering was held in a barn at Middleton of Dalrulzion, hosted by group chair Donald Cameron.
Mr Cameron is pictured left with retiring treasurer Darrel Townsend, Bernard Noonan, Sandy Lindsay, Graham Reid and Blairgowrie and Glens Conservative councillor Bob Brawn.
Not pictured but also present was vicechair John Manning.
Members of the public were not able to attend due to the current restrictions.
Minutes will be published shortly.