Ramblers take in autumn colours
Events and activities listed here may be subject to last minute changes.
While these listings are as up to date as possible, we would advise contacting organisers of a given event prior to purchasing a ticket, or before setting off to attend.
To include an event in these listings, email details to news@ blairgowrieadvertiser.co.uk or call 01738 493265.
November
8 - ‘Coffee with the Crew’, Blairgowrie Fire Station, West George Street. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Come along and enjoy a chat, hot drinks and biscuits at the fire station. Free transport available with the Freedom Coach. Contact Charlie Bisset on 07746 567528 if required.
8 - Whist drive, 2pm, Blairgowrie Bowling Club, Lochy Terrace. Entry £2. Beginners welcome. Held second Tuesday of each month until April.
9 - Blairgowrie Probus Club meeting, 10.45am, Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus. For further information or to attend contact secretary Jim Young on email morarcrafts@talktalk.net. 10 - ‘Blairgowrie and Rattray Memories’ slideshow, 7.30pm, The Gig, William Street, Blairgowrie. Tickets, £5, are available from Mitchell’s Newsagent, R Doig & Son and the Blair Blether-In, all on Blairgowrie High Street. Proceeds in aid of the Yes Blairgowrie and Rattray Group.
10 - Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Council meeting, 7pm, BaRI Building, 53-55 High Street, Blairgowrie and online. EGM to elect office-bearers, followed by ordinary meeting. All welcome. For further information or the link to attend, email sec@brcommunitycouncil.org. uk.
10 - Glenisla WRI meeting, 7.30pm, Glenisla Hall. Demonstration of Tropic Skin Care by Claire Cochran. Competitions: two cheese scones; handmade poppy (any craft). All welcome.
11 - Blair in Bloom fundraising quiz night, 7pm, Rattray Bowling Club. Tables of four at £5 per person. Licensed bar. Raffle. For further information or to book a place, email blairinbloom@aol.com.
11 - BOOKMARK Meet the Author event with Jim Mackintosh, launching his latest book, ‘The Banes o’ the Turas’. St Catharine’s Community Centre, 7pm. Tickets cost £8 for BOOKMARK members and £9 for non-members and are available from Rhona Christie by calling 01250 875613, Adventure into Books and Blairgowrie Library.
12 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers walk, Redmyre Loch, Tullybaccart. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@ btinternet.com or 07843 786191.
12 - Craft and coffee morning, Blairgowrie Town Hall, 10.30am to 2pm. All proceeds towards the replacement Guide Hut on Emma Street. Everyone welcome.
12 - Ruthven Parish Association arts and craft fair, Ruthven Community Hall, 11am to 3.30pm. Arts and crafts, home baking. Raffle. Teas and coffees and homemade soup available. Entry by donation. Collection for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.
13 - Remembrance service at Clunie Memorial, 1pm. Followed by tea and soup served in Clunie Hall.
13 - Sunday ceilidh, Rattray Hall Community Hub, Balmoral Road, 2pm to 4pm. Includes raffle. BYOB. Tickets £5. For more information, call 07811 188656 or email info@rattrayhall.org.uk.
16 - Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Climate Cafe meeting, 7pm. All welcome. This meeting will be held in person at Nest Creative Spaces. For further details, see the website at www. climatecafeblair.org.uk or email info@ climatecafeblair.org.uk.
17 - Thursday Social Club, 2pm to
4pm, Ericht Room, Rattray Hall, Balmoral Road.
17 - Alyth Development Trust AGM, 7pm. Alyth Town Hall. All welcome.
19 - Kinclaven Church Guild coffee morning, 10am, Kinclaven Church Hall. All welcome.
19 - Alyth Winter Market, 11am to 3pm, Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club on the corner of Albert Street and Alexandra Street. Indoor and outdoor stalls. Free food and drink and vegan food tasting. Free face painting and bubbles. Over 35 vendors. Stock up on winter treats and festive gifts. All welcome.
21 - Rattray and District SWI meeting, 7.15pm, Rattray Bowling Club, Middle Road. Speaker Karen Inkster of Equine Unlimited. Competitions: knitted fingerless gloves; Joyce Smith Trophy - three pancakes from recipe provided; flower of the month. All welcome.
26 - Christmas Craft Fair, 10am to 4pm, Blairgowrie Town Hall, Brown Street. Stalls featuring items by 17 crafters. All welcome.
26 - Repair Cafe, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Nest Creative Spaces, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie. Bring along items that need to be repaired. 26 - Christmas Lights Switch-on, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie. 3pm to 5pm. More details to follow.
26 - Christmas Lights Switch-on, Alyth. 5pm to 7pm. More details to follow.
26 - Blairgowrie Parish Church Guild Christmas coffee morning, 10am, church halls. Stalls include cake and candy, ‘Made in the Parish’ local crafts and bric-a-brac. All welcome.
27 - Strathmore Screen Community Cinema film screenings, Blairgowrie Town Hall. 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are £6.50 for adults, concessions £6 and children £5, with a family ticket £21, available from Mitchell’s Newsagent in Blairgowrie High Street and Calutek in Allan Street. Refreshments available. Films TBC.
27 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers Sunday walk, Ballathie Wood to New England. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat
Fraser via patriciafraser@btinternet. com or 07843 786191.
December
1 to 3 - Alyth Musical Society presents Goldilocks and the Twee Bears, Alyth Town Hall. 7.30pm on December 1 and 2, 2pm matinee performance on December 3. Tickets £9, £8 for children or £30 for a family ticket, available from Alyth’s Food for Thought or online through www. ticketsource.co.uk. Early booking advised.
3 - Clunie Hall Christmas market, 10am to 2.30pm. Festive treats and gifts for all the family. Breakfast rolls, hot soup, teas and cake available.
3 - ‘Keep Talking for Jordan’ fundraising event, 11am to 3pm, The Gig, William Street, Blairgowrie. Further details to follow.
3 - Live music from Rob Halligan as part of Christmas tour, 7pm, Blairgowrie Evangelical Church, Rattray Hall, Balmoral Road. Tickets, priced at £10, are available from the Eventbrite website or by sending an email to Iain Craig on iain49@gmail.com.
3 to 4 - Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled Association bake sale, Easter Rattray Farm on the Alyth Road.
4 - Christmas coffee morning, 10am, Kettins Community Hub, Lindsay Park. Includes draw for the fundraising Christmas raffle. To contact Kettins Community Hub, email kettinshub@ gmail.com, call 07546 278671, see www.kettins.org or search on social media.
4 - It’s BRAW! free, open mic music session, Rattray Bowling Club, Middle Road, 6pm to 8.30pm. Join Bob Stewart and friends for some live music, chat and a laugh everyone invited to come along and join in.
5 - Rattray and District SWI meeting, 7.15pm, Rattray Bowling Club, Middle Road. Special Christmas social and party night. Members only.
6 - Late night shopping event, organised by Blairgowrie and Rattray Business Association, 4pm to 7pm.
7 to 11 - Blairgowrie Players pantomime, Blairgowrie Town Hall. Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves. Wednesday to Friday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. Further details to follow.
8 - Glenisla WRI meeting, 7.30pm, Glenisla Hall. Christmas wreathmaking with Rachel Houston. Competitions: Christmas table centre; two mince pies. All welcome. 10 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers walk, Moncrieffe Hill. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@ btinternet.com or 07843 786191.
10 - Christmas Craft Fayre, Rattray Hall Community Hub, Balmoral Road, 10am to 2pm. Tombola and raffle. Donations welcome. Teas, coffees and snacks available. Tables available at £15 per table for anyone wishing to sell goods. For more information, call 07811 188656 or email info@rattrayhall.org.uk.
10 - Christmas party, Wharncliffe Hall, Newtyle. Further details to follow.
10 to 11 - Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled Association bake sale, Easter Rattray Farm on the Alyth Road.
13 - Whist drive, 2pm, Blairgowrie Bowling Club, Lochy Terrace. Entry £2. Beginners welcome. Held second Tuesday of each month until April.
14 - Blairgowrie Probus Club Christmas lunch, noon, Blairgowrie Golf Club. For further information or to attend contact secretary Jim Young on email morarcrafts@talktalk.net.
15 - Thursday Social Club, 2pm to 4pm, Ericht Room, Rattray Hall, Balmoral Road.
17 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers walk, ‘Blairgowrie views walk’. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@btinternet. com or 07843 786191.
17 - The Mad Ferret Band, Blairgowrie Town Hall. Part of the Hoolie in the Hall tour. Doors open at 7.30. Tickets available from www.themadferretband.com and on the door, priced £12 for adults, £10 concessions and kids free. BYOB. 17 - Blairgowrie Lyric Choir carol concert, 7pm, St Catharine’s Church, George Street, Blairgowrie. Tickets £7 for adults and £2 for children. Refreshments in the hall after the service.
18 - Strathmore Screen Community Cinema film screenings, Blairgowrie Town Hall. 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are £6.50 for adults, concessions £6 and children £5, with a family ticket £21, available from Mitchell’s Newsagent in Blairgowrie High Street and Calutek in Allan Street. Refreshments available. Films TBC.
21 - Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Climate Cafe meeting, 7pm. All welcome. This meeting will be held in person at Nest Creative Spaces. For further details, see the website at www.climatecafeblair.org.uk or email info@climatecafeblair.org.uk. 31 - Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club Hogmanay ceilidh, Blairgowrie Town Hall. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Two-course meal and live music. BYOB. Tickets £26 per person.
January
1 - New Year’s Day Fun Run and Walk, 11am, Blairgowrie Town Hall. Further details to follow.
7 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers walk, Alyth circular. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@ btinternet.com or 07843 786191.
8 - Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking Club outing to Glen Clova from Gella Bridge, leaving Blairgowrie at 9am. For more information, see the website www.bdhc.org. uk.
10 - Whist drive, 2pm, Blairgowrie Bowling Club, Lochy Terrace. Entry £2. Beginners welcome. Held second Tuesday of each month until April.
10 - Kinloch and District SWI meeting, 2pm, Kinloch Hall, Dunkeld Road, Blairgowrie. The speaker will be Laurence Blair Oliphant. New faces always welcome.
13 - Mary’s Meals ceilidh, Blairgowrie Town Hall, 7pm. Further details to follow.
16 - Rattray and District SWI meeting, 7.15pm, Rattray Bowling Club, Middle Road. ‘Ruralympics’. Competitions: energy bar; suggestion for ‘Ruralympics’ team name; flower of the month. All welcome.
18 - Rotary Club of Blairgowrie Murder Mystery evening with the Blairgowrie Players. Blairgowrie Golf Club. Further details to follow.
20 - Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking Club quiz night, 7.30pm, Blairgowrie Golf Club. For more information, see the website www. bdhc.org.uk.
21 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers’ winter walk and lunch at Corbenic Community Poets’ Walk . If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@btinternet.com or 07843 786191.
29 - Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking Club outing to the Trossachs, leaving Blairgowrie at 8am. For more information, see the website www.bdhc.org.uk.
February
4 - Blairgowrie and District Ramblers walk, Stanley and King’s Myre. If anyone would like to join the group for a couple of taster walks, they would be made most welcome. For more information, contact Pat Fraser via patriciafraser@btinternet.com or 07843 786191.