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November 2003 PRICE 75P KILLIN NEWS KILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Issue 77 November 2003 Ghoulies and Ghosties and Halloween Beasties A Merry Christmas to All Our Readers 2 something out of a dinosaur film with Index Sponsored Bonsai trees and huge water falls. The Across the Globe 43 last two days along the restored section Ads Index 42 Walk of the wall at Simatai and Jinshangling, Angling 28 Archaeology 32 were the best, as you could see the wall Brownies 22 stretching along the top of mountains. Christmas Church Times 37 The scenery was breathtaking and, at the Church Guild 33 finish, the sense of achievement was Computer Corner 38 took part in a sponsored walk in China Congratulations 43 wonderful. The walk was definitely the this September to raise money for The Country & Western Nite 25 I most challenging but the most rewarding Crannog News 17 Scottish Society for Autism having thing I have ever done and I would rec- Crossword 42 reached the target of £2,500. The walk Duck Race 5 ommend it to anyone. Many thanks to was 60 miles averaging 12 miles a day Editorial 41 everyone who sponsored me or helped in Families 39 for 5 days, though the terrain and the heat any way and good luck to Lynn who is Farming Matters 18 averaging 100degrees F made it feel Frost Report 14 going to do a similar thing in Nepal this more. We walked in Beijing province Golf 23 year. Julie Mitchell Jazz Supper 30 staying in lodges along the route, where Killin Community Council 16 to say the accommodation is basic would Killin Community Futures 30 Killin Community Path Network 8 be very generous. Plumbing is not a Safari Supper Killin Heritage Society 4 strong point in China but the scenery is Killin School 22, 31&34 spectacular and the Chinese people are Letters 35 The next Safari Supper will be held McTrigger 12 really humble and kind. We had two Mervyns Weather 7 Chinese guides who walked with us on Saturday 28 February, 2004. Mobile Library 37 every day and gave cultural talks at night. The proceeds will this time be given New Optician 18 to the Curling pond project and the New Restaurant 20 It is a fascinating country. Nine days was Police Report 15 just long enough to give us a small taste Junior Golf. Anyone interested in Remembrance 26 of this wonderful place. The first two being a host for the evening please Sponsored Walk 3 contact Elizabeth Woods or Marion Steamer History 10 days we spent hiking through hillsides Strathfillan By the Way 29 from watchtower to watchtower on the McRae. Tickets will be on sale from Sun Flower Competition winners 5 unrestored section of the wall, hard walk- the beginning of February from Surgery Opening Times 31 Elizabeth Woods or McRae the Sylvia Jackson 34 ing starting about half seven in the morn- Thank You 37 ing and finishing about seven at night. Butchers. Come along, meet new Waste Collection 31 The third day in the Dragon Paw Park people and have a great night out. Whats On 36 alongside water falls and rocks was like Killin Heritage Society Old Maps of Killin and Beyond computer and log on to the following through her involvement in the Scottish web sites. Crannog Centre, gave a talk about the Killin Heritage Society was delighted www.nls.uk/maps - free access to 3000 Mary Rose Project at the first Heritage when about twenty members of the high resolution maps: Maps of Scotland Society meeting of the new season. With Breadalbane Heritage Society, Aberfeldy, 1560 - 1900 Military Maps of Scotland, her infectious enthusiasm we were taken joined a large turnout from Killin to wel- 18th Century Ordnance Survey Town on a virtual tour of the Mary Rose, on the come Christopher Fleet, Deputy Curator Plans 1847 - 1895 deck with the gunners, on the gangway in of Maps, National Library of Scotland, as www.nls.uk/pont - images of Scotland's ship while she sank, and as divers who their November speaker. Apart from first maps, drawn by Timothy Pont became involved with the history and being an expert on old maps Christopher www.chartingthenation.lib.ed.ac.uk - emotions surrounding the wreck and the has been heavily involved in setting up with images of over 3500 maps of circumstances of her sinking. The vivid the NLS web sites that display images of Scotland and associated texts, 1550 - picture of an archer caught by a falling early and modern maps of Scotland. 1740. cannon as he attempted to escape the He used the most up to date technology www.scran.ac.uk - the Scottish Cultural sinking ship fired our imagination. Barry to display images of the maps on to our Resources Access network is a general demonstrated her skills of communication screen. Much of the talk centred on the site with images of all kinds of material, translating complex archaeology into a life of Timothy Pont and the maps he including maps, from museums, libraries fascinating tale for the layman. drew of Scotland in the 1580s -90s. and archives. WA Reference was also made to the manu- www.drawn-evidence.dundee.ac.uk - images of several thousand architectural script maps of Robert and James Gordon Killin WRI made in the 1630s - 40s, to Blaeu’s Atlas drawings and building plans 1780 - 2000. www.old-maps.co.uk - free access from Novus 1654 and to John Adaiar’s maps Mrs. M. Hunter, President, welcomed Landmark Old Maps to the whole UK, 6 of the 1680 - 90s and 1730s. Some members to the first meeting of the inches to the mile, first edition 1850s - details, such as place names, recorded on season on 2nd October. Mrs. Gill 1880s old Ordnance Survey maps. these old maps remain unidentified and Hunt, who is a member of the Gillean Ford the meeting concluded with an interesting Association of Reflexologists was discussion on the possible ways in which Mary Rose Excavation introduced and gave a very interesting the cartographer had initially interpreted talk and a demonstration of these. A most enjoyable and informative On Friday 3 October Barry Andrian, well Reflexology explaining the various evening with many of those present no known locally from her work on the pressure points in their relation to parts doubt dashing home to switch on their Oakbank Crannog near Fearnan and of the anatomy. Mrs. C. Reid gave the vote of thanks. Tea was served by the Hostesses, Mrs. C. Reid and Mrs. E. Stewart. Competitions: A Jar of Raspberry Jam 1 Mrs. C. Reid 2 Mrs. M. Hunter Photo of Relaxation 1 Mrs. C. Reid 4 DuckDuck RaceRace 1st - 442 Dave Hunt £100 2nd - 297 Katie Holden £50 3rd = 625 Dougie Baird £25 265 Allan Grant £25 4th - 445 Jamie Hunt £15 5th - 268 Mhari Bourne £10 An honest mistake was made by our dyslexic umpire for 3rd place, but we have honoured both ducks! The Drama Club & the Sports Club would like to thank all the helpers who went into the water and retrieved ducks, and to every- one who bought ducks and sup- ported us on the day. L S and K R SunflowersSunflowers Results Tallest Sunflower 305cms Anna Holden Largest bloom 24cms Dale Pritchard The Capercaillie Restaurant Main Street, Killin Tel (01567) 820355 Enjoy the splendour of the Scottish winter overlooking beautiful gardens and the River Dochart! The panoramic views only add to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the Capercaillie restaurant. Parties and weddings up to 80 people catered for. Outside catering also available. Christmas Party Christmas Day Menu Menu Available 1 December - 24 December £22.50 per person (Children Under 14 £11.25) £12.95 per person Hot Punch on arrival ~~ Tomato and Basil Soup Leek and Potato Soup Game Pate and Toast Thai Prawn Cakes Melon and Prawn Cocktail Smoked Chicken and Duck Salad Deep-Fried Brie ~~ Roast Turkey served with Chipolata Sausage, ~~ Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce Roast Turkey with Chipolata Sausage, Grilled Goat Cheese - topped with Honey and Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce Roasted Pine Nuts Pan-fried Venison, Sautéed in Whisky Chicken Capercaillie - Chicken Breast stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Cream with Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Cheese, topped with a White Wine and Cream Sauce Beef Chasseur - Slices of Beef in a Mushroom, Onion and Wine Sauce Roasted Salmon Steak with Lobster and Cream sauce Grilled Plaice in an Lemon and Parsley Sauce Roasted Goose in a light Cherry Roasted Corn on the Cob with Mozzarella and Tia Maria Sauce Cheese and Roast Vegetables (All dishes served with Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes) Rump or Sirloin Steak - £2.50 extra ~~ ~~ Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Manscoco - Chocolate Mousse in Banoffee Pie Coconut ice-cream Cheese and Biscuits Cassis Royale - Blackcurrant Sorbet Mint Parfait filled with Vanilla ice-cream ~~ ~~ Also Tea or Coffee Cheese & Biscuits ~~ Tea or Coffee Mints & Mince Pies Mints and Mince Pies Crackers, Nuts and Novelties Open New Years Eve with full a la carte menu. Please phone for bookings or more information. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers, past, present and future. 6 ervyn’s Weather Before indulging in “weather how often have we had our hopes of in October. blethers” I must first apologise for an better conditions dashed when a big Now we have error in the last edition of Killin spell of calm intervenes? With the Martinmas in News. In the article about the pre exception of the period from late late November and could Saint 1939 Loch Tay Steamer and one of its April till late May, which was unset- Martin follow suit? Captains I stated that Captain Dougie tled with frequent heavy downpours Here on Loch Tayside we seem to McNiven hailed from the West and cool temperatures, the year 2003, have held on to the fair weather Highlands or Islands.
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