A thank you to Crieff
Dear Editor
Strathearn Building Bridges is a local charity supporting people with learning and other disabilities to make the most of their potential by getting involved in a range of different activities.
I’m writing on behalf of our members to say a huge thank you to all those who supported us with our fundraising bag pack at the Crieff Co-op on Saturday, November 9.
We raised £501.66 and couldn’t have done it without the help of our volunteers and members on the day, the generosity of Crieff’s shoppers – locals and visitors alike – and the hospitality of the team at the Co-op.
The funds will go towards purchasing of tops and caps branded with the Building Bridges logo to raise our profile and make us more visible when we’re out and about at different events.
We’re also holding a sponsored swim at Strathearn Community Campus on Saturday, November 16, from 11 until noon.
Again, all are welcome to come along to support our members.
Finally, could I please take this opportunity to make your readers aware that we’re holding our annual general meeting on Monday, November 25, from 6.30pm at Strathearn Community Campus.
Light refreshments will be served.
We’ll be updating everyone on all our activities this year and our plans for the future.
We’re always looking for fresh ideas, so would be particularly grateful for people to come along who’d be willing to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to our members.
Gillian Charleson
Building Bridges
Dear Editor
Only the meanest mind could fail to recognise, even admire, the positive effect the new Aldi store has had on the southern aspect of Crieff, especially for those who will join our community once the Ogilvy Homes estate of 250 homes is built opposite the new store.
All towns need fresh blood , open minds and an infrastructure to attract and support it. Or they will die from an introvertism bordering on mental inbreeding.
Just drive east along Broich Road, passing the store, the primary school, the skateboard park, then the high school and campus – all backclothed and foregrounded with beautiful scenery.
The area looks fresh, modern and appealing. Perhaps most importantly, many Crieff families can now access highly competitively priced groceries, hitherto confined to larger conurbations, but with expensive travel considerations.
So what’s not to like?
Ian Hamilton
By email