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Alyth Voice 124th Edition, June 2008 Tel. 01828 633045 Minimum Circulation 1650 Email address: [email protected] Website: www.alythvoice.co.uk

ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE BAND ALYTH GALA DAY THANKYOU The committee and members of Alyth & District Pipe Band would like to thank everybody who came together to make the coffee morning the success that it SUNDAY 1st JUNE was. £812 was raised and we now have our very own cap badges as a result.

Diamond Jubilee Park WELL DONE The Band came 10th out of 24 in competition at Dunbar on 10th May. Well done to everyone who took part (photo below).

‘G’ in the Park! WEBSITE

Coming soon… www.alythpipeband.org.uk Gala Parade departs the Guide Hut, Airlie Place 12.30pm Official opening by Steven Robb (Alyth bred/Dundee Utd F.C.)

Children’s Decorated Bicycle Competition The ‘Boobs and Brass’ Band Mains of Fintry Pipe Band Army Cadet Rifle Range Linda Grant Dancers Children’s Races Country Dancing Vintage Cars Birds of Prey Stilt Walkers Air Cadets Hill Race Catering Fun Fair © J. Macintyre Raffle Stalls

Judging begins Horses & Ponies 9am ~ Cattle & Sheep 10am Music Tent Pony Rides Bouncy Castle Industrial Tent Photos from Alyth Musical Society’s Phantom of the Country Opera Highland Dancing Novelty Pony class © N. West Prizewinning Stock Parade Alyth & District Pipe Band Various trade stands and stalls Vintage tractors & implements display Ceirans Canine Capers dog agility display Dog Show-proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Research Perthshire Highland Games Assoc. Heavyweight comp.

MINIBUS from ALYTH SQUARE 12noon - 2pm to the show 4.30pm - 5.30pm from the show

Entry: Adults £6, Children (12 & over) & Concessions £3 Primary School Children FREE

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE Blairgowrie Police Station - 01250 872222 NEW ALYTH ROAD, ALYTH, PH11 8EQ Perth Police Station - 01738 621141 Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999 Telephone: 01828 632317 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999 Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Repeat Prescription Line: 01828 633663 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301 (24 hour answering machine) Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462 Community Nurse: 01828 632425 Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907 Health Visitor: 01828 633954 NHS 24—new 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm If you offer an emergency or breakdown service, send the Voice your name and number. After Hours - NHS24 tel: 08454 24 24 24

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Late surgeries by appointment Editor: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 5pm to 6pm Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - [email protected] Early Surgeries by appointment Compositor/Secretary: Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - [email protected] Blood Clinic - Monday/Wednesday - 8.30am to 9.30am Advertising: Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - [email protected] THANKS FROM A.M.S. Marjory Macpherson & Margaret McKenzie Alyth Musical Society would like to thank everyone for their support for the re- Distribution: Paul & Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 cent Production of Phantom of the Opera. Treasurer: As Director I was pleased with what we did and feedback suggests the great Michael Kay - 01828 632252/632690 - [email protected] majority enjoyed the performances. Webmaster: Derek Todd - [email protected] I personally would like to thank the cast and backstage guys and front of house for making the week a success and all the hard work that went into the show. Pictures should be soon at our web site at www.alythmusical.com ARTICLE/ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles/ads for publication are Of course not every show can be liked by everyone and hopefully if you did not submitted before the 21st day (16th for ads) of each month. Note: The views expressed like Phantom you will enjoy next year's offering. in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any A small committee is currently ploughing its way through possibilities. We responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article. Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address know many love the new shows while others wish for older material. BEFORE they will be published in the Voice. Choosing a new show is far from easy and several criteria have to be looked On request, the name and address may be withheld from publication. at. Namely is it suitable for the stage we have? Do we have the people who can Any submission without these details will NOT be included. do it? Is there enough for chorus? Believe you me you don't want a bored chorus as they can get up to all sorts of mischief if not gainfully employed on the stage. Is there too much choreography? Those devotees of the Society should *~*~* Dates for Your Diary *~*~* know we are not a 'dancing' company although Billy still thinks he can move like JUNE Due to the advance notice of these dates, please check for changes! Fred Astaire, and finally and hardest to solve is the question of finding young 1st Alyth Gala Day Diamond Jubilee Park leading men. Grant, who played young Skipper in Phantom helped us out as a 1st Fundraiser CRUK & MacMillan Cancer Primrose Hill (see p5) favour but had to travel to and from Carnoustie every rehearsal and during show 5th Mosaic of Wartime Alyth, Ogilvy Rooms P & K Council Libraries week. So if there is a young 'Howard Keel' out there or at least men under the 5th-12th Photography Project (see page 4) Alyth Arts & Crafts Groups age of 40 who would like to experience an Alyth show then please keep a look 7th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Playgroup out for details of when rehearsals start or come along to the AGM, details on the 7th Blairgowrie Walk Alyth Walking Group web site. John White 13th Murder in Alyth, Town Hall Alyth Musical Society 14th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth PSA (Parent Assoc) 14th Alyth Show South Balloch - - VOICE TEASER - - - 14th Bothy Nicht, Rattray Hall Balmoral Rd, Blairgowrie What is the origin of the name Bardmony? 20th Mid-summer Dance with Steven Carcary Alyth Bowling/Tennis Club Answer to last month’s Teaser – The origin of the name Bamff Road? 21st Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall For Jam in the Den 2008 23rd Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citizens’ Club (a)This route, called by old people “The New Bamff Road.” was made by Sir James Ramsay 27th Hoolie in the Hall, Town Hall For Jam in the Den 2008 of Bamff in view of his marriage with Miss Oliphant, which took place in February, 1828. It 28th Performing at Noon in Alyth Square Alyth & District Pipe Band was new from the Ford of the Steffort (henceforth bridged) to the Tullyfergus Road, and 30th Kirk Shop, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Church improved thereafter. JULY (b)An older “Bamff Road” ran from the same “Cold Corner” passed the mouth of the gravel 1st-5th Kirk Shop, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Church pit, and thence through the fields at a low level below Whiteside, rising to the Whiteside Road northward of where Craigellie now stands. But it had only a short period of useful- 1st Neighbourhood Watch Mtg (see page 9) EPNWA ness, for Panton’s careful map of Whiteside in 1773 has not got this road, nor is it known 4th Race Night, Burnside Inn For Jam in the Den 2008 in Ainslie (1794), and yet it is wholly superseded in the ‘twenties of the next century. 26th Performing at Noon in Alyth Square Alyth & District Pipe Band (c)The oldest Bamff Road is now known as the Whiteside Road, and of old it came round 26th Jam in The Den, Alyth Den Jam in the Den 2008 “the back of the yairds,” and entered the town at the upper corner of the Woolmarket 28th Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citizens’ Club through the Bamff Wynd. Beyond Whiteside it differed from the present route chiefly at AUGUST the farther end, which in 1773 did not pass the gravel pit but came out on what is now the 18th Blood Donor Session, Town Hall Scotblood highway to Newton, about 100 yards above the “Cold Corner,” to which it looped down 23rd Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall SNP sharply. Above the Steffort Brae it was joined by the Burnieshed Road, coming almost 25th Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citizens’ Club straight from the Brocklie Burn. 30th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Mother & Toddlers 30th Performing at Noon in Alyth Square Alyth & District Pipe Band [Extract from Meikle’s ‘Places and Place-Names Round Alyth’ 1925]

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ALYTH AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB Name & Address supplied COFFEE MORNING Jewellery Party Fundraiser Dear Voice, OR COFFEE HOUR? This message is for Pat Parnham in reference to the Jenni Milne and Vicky McLean would like to thank A question to all the coffee morning organisers in letter in the last issue of the voice about the dirt bikes everyone who supported their jewellery party at the Airlie Street Hall… is there a competition to finish th on Alyth hill. Burnside Inn on Thursday the 17 of April. It raised the earliest? If the bikes are damaging the wildlife, not all wildlife £95.00 which has been given to Alyth Amateur Foot- It seems that the traditional 2 hour coffee is animal related, this does include some species of ball Club. morning has gone and there is a competition to plants, it might be worth to phone the Wildlife Crime We would like to say a special thank you to see which organisation can finish the quickest section at Perth police. Wildlife crime is taken more Michelle and family at the Burnside Inn for allowing once the cash has been extracted from the seriously these days, I am sure if you speak to Alan us to use the lounge to hold the party and for the punters’ purses! Stewart or James Pentley for any advice on this matter, delicious food they made for us, Linda from Charmed Not so long ago a coffee morning meant 2 they will be more than happy to help. Jewellery for giving up her time to do the party and to hours socialising for folk who only see each other Yours Sincerely, Wildlife Supporter all the people who donated raffle prizes. Oh and we at these events, many of them old buddies who better not forget (because we’ll never hear the end of see no-one from Sunday to Friday, and noon it!!) By Email was the earliest they were expected to leave. Tracey Robertson and Laryssa McKelvie who Dear Editor The raffle was rarely begun before 11.45 unless went up to the Jubilee Park and sold raffle tickets to May I use your Alyth Voice Magazine to track down a huge raffle meant a half hour shouting stint. the supporters and players at the Alyth home game. some old friends of mine. I went to Alyth High School I fully appreciate the kitchen staff and from 1975 to 1980 and would love to hear from: organisers wish to get home for their lunch, and THANK YOU their time is given voluntarily, but please consider Atkinson Avril Balfour, John Balfour, Jayney Young, those who support you generously each week Many thanks to all who have touched our lives over Davy Young, Boab Drummond, Donna Heron, and realise a coffee morning means two hours of the past year, making our first year in Alyth such a James Adamson, Paul McCarthy, a social outing for many. good one. Thank you to all who attended our belated Graham Kydd kidzer, Andy Doig Name & Address supplied house warming, we had a wonderful day and night! Also thank you all for your kind and generous gifts. My email address is [email protected] - I Top o’ Toon Update Possibly same time same place next year… used to get called Zarra or Zorro! Thankyou. Apologies tae some out-of-towners (aye, Alyth is Angela, Donald, Jessica, James and Grace David McNeil a toon, as I was reminded with a smack on the wrist when I came here in 1991) for having tae THANK YOU THANKS pay extra postage for their ‘A.V.’ Blame the heid- Bradley Once more our most appreciative thanks to all our bummers of ‘Royal Mail’, the local posties are Rene (34 Morrison Terrace) would like to say a big friends, neighbours and the grand folk of Alyth, who lovely, including Clare & the Two Williams. thank you to all who sent cards, gifts, and visited helped us to raise the amazing amount of £756 at our Mair apologies for this issue’s tardiness, be- th during my stay in hospital and at Kirriemuir. Coffee Morning on the 10 May. cause I’m off (again?) tae treat the pine-martins They were very much appreciated. Alyth is widely known for its generosity to ALL fund of Loch Lochy with peanut butter pieces in early raising activities and we are truly grateful to be part of June. such a welcoming and happy community. Whit else? A VIEW FROM THE GODS Dorothy Oldham, on behalf of St. Ninian’s Church We’re not going tae a wedding in Poland – They`ve done it again! A home grown production great tae be invited though, by these young, which delights & entertains with its drama & many The following letter was passed to the Voice by hard-working, friendly & pleasant adventurers. tuneful melodies involving all the cast who obviously Dennis Melloy with the permission of the writer. Some years ago, we’d have gone in a flash! How enjoyed taking part. It took a little time to wind up but The Anchorage the flighty have fallen! once full power was achieved it belted along at a 34 Grangehill Drive Josi F. pace keeping the stage hands busy with the change Monifieth, DD5 4RS of props. The music was sparky & drove the unfold- 07-04-08 BOOOO! ing story in a manner which kept you alert & eagerly Dear Dennis, We thought the recent Alyth Musical Society anticipating the next crisis. The soloists provided Having read the March edition of the Alyth Voice, I show itself was NOT a good show, one of the strong, clear voices & the quartet were a treat. feel I must write a few lines to let you know how poorest if not THE poorest of any selected, not It wasn’t the `old familiar` plot or well known tunes pleased we are to know that the ‘Alfred Anderson funny and pretty awful music. Apparently but it was an opportunity to show that the whole cast Memorial Fund’ has now disbanded and donated the Wednesday was the poorest performance of the can produce new material which entertains & gives a surplus of £50.44 which was really good, and I am sure week so we were unlucky. Very disappointing message that the Society is in for another 50 years. Father would be pleased that the Alyth & District Pipe since the others we have seen have been very Name & Address Supplied Band have benefited from the decision by the well done and very enjoyable. Committee. Top o’ Toon Name & Address Supplied We are also pleased that a cul-de-sac has been Sae whaur wis yooz a’? named ‘Anderson Place’ so near to where he used to Fifty o’ wiz had a grand toe-tapping time at the Sea- live, never to be forgotten. Another nice surprise was to side Skiffle in the Toon Ha’ last nicht (17/5). see the Memory Lane photo of the ATC members, IMPORTANT Great musicians and vocalists AND songs & ga- showing brother Andrew and cousin Eric MacDonald, VOICE CHANGES zoos (remember them?). Of course, we mou-buzzed especially as the photo was sent by a Hedley The Pet Shop’s move to Meg’s Mini-Market left along tae all these auld romantic tunes (such as Hindmarsh from Australia. Brings back memories of our us with a gap in the collection system, which “Does your chewing-gum lose its flavour on the stay in Australia. Part of Adelaide is called Hindmarsh has been filled by Muriel at Hobbies shop in bedpost overnight?)! You also really missed out at Square. Airlie Street. not hearing the duet of Monsieur Alex & Madame Finally Dennis, please convey our Congratulations to PLEASE Isabel McCurdy. And you thocht that the only braw Irene and Kyle on becoming Citizens of the Year, really pally-handit guitarist was Jimmy Hendrix! NOTE deserved. Many thanks to the Citizens of Alyth for the Thank you to the AMS for giving Alyth the chance ways they have remembered Father. God Bless you All. tae wallow in skiffle again. The VOICE BOX for articles/letters On behalf of the family, Whaur wid we be wi’oot wir guid friends and their is now located in Michael Kay’s Yours sincerely, contacts? Josi F. Jim Anderson Hairdressers, 13 Airlie Street.

73-75 Airlie St. SWANNING AROUND by Paul Ramsay Alyth The chiff-chaff is one of those jolly birds that tell you who it is. LUNANS ‘Chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff, chiff-choff-chaff,’ it sings and there is no

question of mistaken identity. If, on the other hand, you should ers Newsagents ·En spap velop have the good luck to spy one all you will see is a rather indistinct ·New ·C es LICENSED GROCER zines ards Maga 8-10 Airlie Street greeny brown little bird. Seen through binoculars things are a little · ery ·Gifts tation • DVD Hire • Lotto Outlet • Shoe Repair • better: a rather vague face and a pair of smart black legs. Its close ·S Tel: 01828 632330 • Irvine’s Butcher Meat • Photocopier • relation the willow warbler, looks very much like it: there are those • Mobile Top-up • Laundry • who refer to both species as willow-chiffs. I mention these things ▪ Prepaid internet access - easy as because the return of the chiff-chaff and willow warbler from their phone top-ups. £10 for 2000 minutes. wintering grounds to breed in Northern Europe is one of the indi- FREE HOME DELIVERY! cations that Spring is finally with us. Recently, after feeding the ▪ All-year newspaper and magazine

OPEN: 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat boars, I paused by the big pond, and became aware of an unusual deliveries. deep rhythmic drumming sound, ‘Boom, de da boom,’ it went, on 8am - 8pm Sunday and on for some minutes. From time to time I could see sows and ▪ A great selection of cards, wrapping

their piglets through the trees running from the feeding place. It paper and gift bags for every Tel No: 01828 632306 was as though they were being summoned to a meeting, deep in occasion. the limitless forest, rather than returning to root about in some chosen spot at the back of a plantation. The long evenings are a ▪ A wide selection of stationery. CAMPBELL GERRARD good time to watch beavers and, even if we do not see them, FENCING CONTRACTOR there is a tremendous amount of activity. We creep along as Shop Open: 5.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri quietly as possible and stand by the new pool. Little trout leap 5.30am - 4pm Saturday TEL: 01575 574284 here and there, breaking the wind rippled surface with widening 7.00am - 1pm Sunday MOBILE : 07977 316035 circles. After a while we hear the crunch of a gnawing beaver and, at various moments, waves eddy out from under a concealing ****** tree. A water vole runs down the branch of a fallen willow, seems BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY TUTORING All types of agricultural and garden to realise that it shouldn’t be there and retraces its steps. In the fencing & gates supplied and erected. grey light of dusk a beaver swims steadily across the pool and A recently retired University academic

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****** and remember that water voles make meals for otters and mink. High success rate in 2006-2007 Recently, I canoed down the Dean Water from Haughs of FREE ESTIMATES Cossens to just after it joins the Isla at Crathie Bridge. Mostly the Tel: 01575 560 333 river is an easy paddle, but every now and then a fallen willow and accumulated detritus (including plastic bottles and other rubbish) block the way and the intrepid canoeist has to find a way through. PIANO TUITION PEEL FARM At some places people (fishermen, I suppose) have cut the wil- AND LINTRATHEN lows back a little and at other places beavers have undertaken HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION this work, as described recently on the Television News. At a COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD point, quite late in my journey, a mute swan left her nest as I was An experienced and qualified CRAFT /GIFT BARN about to paddle past her. She set off down the Water ahead of me teacher in both these subjects is and after some time met her mate. The two of them swam ahead Open Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm available. of me until the end of my journey, having been joined by another The following demonstrations take place in the pair of swans. The first pair helped me when it came to crossing Adults as well as children Courtyard Gift Barn 1.00pm to 4.00pm the weir at Cardean. They inspected the middle passage and, deciding against it, swam down the left hand side. I followed their Tel: 01575 560 333 June 7th Fabric coil bowls example and was most grateful to them for showing me the way to 14th Wood turning go. 21st Fabric printing

28th Horn stick making ALYTH ARTS & CRAFTS Helen Hally CA July 5th Machine Embroidery 12th Fabric Flowers and CREATIVE WRITING GROUPS South Street, 19th ScrappyPatchwork AFTER an interruption in their series of sessions caused by Burrelton 26th silver jewellery making illness, Alyth’s Arts & Crafts and Writers’ Groups are com- Tel: 01828 670294

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS - ing back into circulation with a bang. They have planned a Would you like to demonstrate on a Saturday Photography Project. They have chosen the week 5th to For all your business needs including th afternoon over the summer- and sell your crafts? 12 June in which to record A Week in the Life of Alyth. accounts, taxation, payroll, VAT for details tel: 01575 560 718 The Groups will not necessarily be the photographers. We are looking for volunteers to help us make this histori- cal record. The idea is that the volunteers will record the David Scott Ltd town and its environs in the full flow of all of its daily life. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Take a photograph of whoever and whatever takes your & MONUMENT AGENTS fancy. What is typical of the town or something exceptional. Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans The newsagents opening early. Paper boys and girls on 7 Toutie Street Alyth their rounds. Pub landlords opening up or shutting for the Open Tuesday Mornings 9 a.m.-11.45 a.m. 4WD Specialist day. Dawn or sunset, if you are about at that time in near Or by appointment Cars & Light Goods Vehicles mid summer. A farmer setting out or working late into the Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries Servicing and Repairs evening. A 24 hour service is maintained on Bike & Car MOT Testing We are hoping local groups will photograph their activi- 01828 633 433 Tyres & Exhausts ties as well as individuals participating. You can use your Bike & Car Oils own camera, digital, mobile phone or otherwise. An exhibi- J B BUICK tion will be organised to show off your work. If you want to take part and don’t want to use your camera, a few dispos- All types of building work undertaken able cameras will be available. We have chosen a particu- New build Renovations Conversions lar week as a normal week rather than focusing on or Garden Walls Extensions around a specific event. If you want to get involved in this potentially very exciting venture, ring Community Learning Free Estimate at Rowanbank on 01250 874234 and register your interest. We are using that number so that the phone will be Local Builder since 1975 manned during office hours. Tel 01828 632661 mob 07846048389

4 TAKE A DANDER TO PRIMROSE HILL Living the country life in rural Alyth has been a dream come true for Lisa and Gregg Hector. They moved to Mill of Fyall Cottage in 2005, relocating north from the Central area. Many people ask " Why Alyth?", the simple answer is they fell in love with the place! Lisa has been running her own business, Primrose Hill Interiors, from home for almost 5 years, designing and making her own range of home and fashion accessories. But it's time for the business to spread its wings and move out of the house! Gregg has been busy over the last few months building a new studio and shop for Lisa to work from out in the garden, so her commute to work will now be a dander across the drive. With Lisa being able to work from home, it has allowed them to gather a bit of a menagerie of animals, they keep hens, ducks, geese and even have an old retired collie who enjoys chasing their cats, so there's never a dull moment around their house! By the time you read this they may even have some week old ducklings! Over the weekend of Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, Lisa and © L. Hector Gregg are hosting the grand opening of "The Studio" with a tea party in the garden. The shop will be open with Lisa's range of home and fashion accessories, "hand thrown pottery", along with a selection of her artist friends' work including felt jewellery, quilts, organic soap, and gift cards. Primrose Hill Interiors x For the green fingered she has put together a small collection of gardening products as she Studio & Shop feels the promotion of "grow your own" is hugely important, and why not do it in style! There Mill of Fyall Cottage will also be a marquee with other stalls selling herbs and plants, delicious cake and candy and Bamff Road vintage bits and bobs, with tea and lots of yummy cakes being served all day from 10am - Alyth 4pm. Lisa is using the event as a fundraiser for CRUK and McMillan Cancer Fund as her PH11 8LB family have been touched with cancer over the past few years. The shop will then be open Mondays 12 - 4pm, and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays tel: 01828 633 422 www.primrosehillinteriors.com from 10am - 4pm, or call for an appointment out with these times to ensure there is someone there to welcome you. Open Mon 12 – 4pm Wed, Fri, Sat 10am – 4pm Lisa is also planning to run courses from the studio through out the year, the first one being a beginners guide to keeping chickens! Inspiring range of hand made home & fashion accessories, Mill of Fyall Cottage is located a couple of miles up past the Den on the Bamff Road, head- gardening products and seasonal cut flowers. ing towards Glenshee, on the left hand side. If you can come on your bike you'll get a free Come and visit our working studio and join us for a cup of tea cuppa! in the garden and see the chickens, ducks and geese!

ALYTH PLAY GROUP UPDATE Firstly the children and parents at Alyth Play Group would like to say a huge thank you to those who supported our last coffee morning. THE PROPERTY SHOP

We raised £847, thank you to the following businesses who contributed – Alyth Hotel, Alyth Post Office, Andy White, Athol Bakery, Blackbird Inn, Co-op, Costcutters, Davidson’s A & R ROBERTSON & BLACK, W.S. 11 Airlie Street, Alyth PH11 8AH Chemist, DE Shoes (Blairgowrie), Dorwards, Fergusons, Hobbies, Losset Inn, Lunans, McEwans of Perth, Meg’s Mini Market, Murray Pennycook, No.5, Pet Shop, Rendevous, Tel:01828 632116 Royal Bank of Scotland, Shear Success, Simms, Singing Kettle, Spar, Strathmore Heritage E-mail: [email protected] Homes and The Bridges. Web:www.robertson-black.co.uk Our next coffee morning is just around the corner, June 7th. Please put the date in the diary and join us for cake and candy, guess the number of sweets, raffle prizes galore, win a FREE VALUATIONS bottle of whisky, guess the name, bottle stall, It’s knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference! We would also like to thank Paul (Spar) for the use of his charity shop over the Christmas period; we have treated Paul and his wife to dinner at the Alyth Hotel, just a small token of BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS our appreciation. Call Mel on 01828 632116 Thank you to those of you who participated with our anagram competition. The winner was a Mrs Davidson from Blairgowrie, who received the £10 prize money. We have recently been the recipients of yet another generous gesture, that of a £100 donation from The Balloch of South Balloch Farm and North Balloch Cottage Quiz team. The cheque was presented to our treasurer, Linda Mollison by Elizabeth Crossley–Davis. LOCHSIDE LODGE & Thank you for thinking of the play group children, we hope to put the funds towards our new venture. ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT It goes without saying that our play group would not still be open if the above mentioned Lintrathen, near Kirriemuir and those of you who attended the coffee morning had not been so generous. I mentioned our new venture; well it may not be as new to some of you as I have men- Open for Lunch & Dinner tioned the changes due to take place after the summer term finishes. The Care Commission from Tuesday to Saturday have not made our lives easy, they have insisted on all play groups paying for a manager to oversee the running of play groups. This comes at a huge cost that we have been unable to Bar Supper Menu available in the cover. Steading Bar As you know we joined forces with Rattray and Blairgowrie play group to share the cost of the manager, however, we found our costs were too high due to the fact the two other Tuesday ‐ Friday only play groups had little funds and paid rent on both play rooms. Recently we voted to revert back to running Alyth play group ourselves and request that the council runs the play ses- Main Courses from £8.50 sions under their play start scheme. This change is due to take place after the summer holiday. RESERVATIONS ADVISED The sessions will run for 2 hours every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 -3 year olds. We will For further information or reservations, continue to support the scheme with a committee of past and present parents. We have recently applied for the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to help us upgrade contact 01575 560340 the play room and replace unsafe equipment. Fingers crossed. or e‐mail to For further information regarding our play group, please contact Wendy Learmonth 633 032 or Linda Mollison 633 742. [email protected]

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Glenshee, by Blairgowrie, PH10 7LP Tel: 01250 882238 Saxophone, Flute and Mob: 07796590778 ALYTH IN BLOOM Clarinet Tuition E-mail: [email protected] GARDEN COMPETITION ______Tel:01828 633 137

Forms will be available at OPEN 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Hobbies Shop, Airlie Street Beginners Welcome! Come and browse our extensive from early July. selection of pottery, local crafts, The competition will be judged accessories and gifts in our warm Squeaky Clean Services at the end of July. Clean windows, keen prices! and welcoming surroundings David Nixon Paint-a-Pot – fun for all the family Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft, Coupar Angus You’ll find Glenshee Pottery in the COUNCILLOR WELCOMES ALYTH PRIMARY Perthshire, PH13 9EH Glen of the Fairies on the A93 SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT Tel: 01828 628754 Alyth Primary School was inspected by Her Majesty's Mobile: 07756881560 Home of the “Wee Bothies” Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in April 2006. The fol- Licensed & Insured low-up report on the findings of that inspection has now been published. The original inspection identified a num- M&M Spink ber of key strengths in the performance of the school in- Fish Merchants, cluding team work and commitment of all staff; hard work- Charles A Davidson 10 Marketgate, Arbroath. ing and well motivated pupils; good support and pastoral Best Quality Arbroath Fish Delivered to care of pupils; the high quality learning resource centre Blacksmith, Welder & Fabricator your door on Saturdays. and the commitment of parents in its management. At that time the school prepared an action plan to address the Gates and Rails made, erected and repaired Tel: 01241 875287 or 01241 874909 All fabrication and farm work undertaken As well as usual Saturday round will be main points for action as outlined in the report. The 4 key points identified were; develop approaches to use informa- setting up for 1hr in the yard across the tion from self evaluation to improve the work of the school; Tel: 01828 632948 burn from Meg’s Mini Market strengthen arrangements to improve behaviour and share Mobile: 07957 766546 these with parents; raise attainment particularly in writing and increase the momentum for improvements in the school. The Barn Gallery Councillor Miller member for Strathmore and Leader of Meigle Rd, Alyth, PH11 8EX the Council said: "I am delighted to see that either good or Affordable Original Art, By B. Reiss

very good progress has been made in respect of each of Oils, Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylics these action points. I am particularly pleased to see that & Mixed Media very good progress has been made in improving behav- Mostly Framed, some canvases, others loose iour. I recently visited the school to participate in their or card – mounted. 'Healthy Week' during which I joined with pupils and staff Perthshire/Angus Landscapes, Botanical, and found the ambience of the school to be very amicable Still-life, Abstracts. and positive. This highlights the very positive steps that Tel: 01828 633824 to view have been taken in that area. I am also pleased to see the improved performance in reading which has seen the HOBBIES 31 AIRLIE STREET attainment levels rise from 77% in June 2006 to 84% in Sidlaw Landscape Design Tel: 01828 632565 June 2007 and with a prediction of a further increase to Innovative Garden Design Craft Supplies • Wool • Models • Toys 86% in 2008. Writing attainment has risen from 78% in and Build Service June 2006 to 80% in June 2007 with a further predicted stock continuously changing rise to 82% in June 2008. Also, in mathematics attainment DRYSTONE WALLS*WATER FEATURES new range of beads rose from 78% in June 2006 to 86% in June 2007 with a *PATIOS*RAISED BEDS*PATHS* Universal Hobbies ‐ very limited editions. further predicted rise to 87% in June 2008. Tel: 01828 634114 Britains & Siku It is clear that very good progress has been made in Mobile: 07762061384 CLOSED WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS improving learning and teaching in writing and as a result I Plum Tree Cottage, Smith Lane, New Alyth PH11 8NH am sure that teacher confidence and expertise have improved. In summary I am extremely pleased that both ROBERTSON’S DAIRY pupils and teachers are very positive about the improve- BALKEERIE ments that have been made in approaches to both learn- Buy Design BY GLAMIS FORFAR ing and teaching. 19 Airlie Street Tel/fax 01307 840431 Alyth Primary School is at the very heart of the local For original handcrafted Suppliers of milk, cheese, butter, cream, community and this very positive report from the HMIE eggs, yoghurts, rolls, & many other dairy should be a source of reassurance and some pride for the gifts & jewellery. products to Private Houses, Hotels, Restaurant, schools, Nursing Homes, etc. in community. Normal opening hours We must all now work together to ensure that the proc- Alyth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Burrelton, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30-5.30pm Woodside, Meigle, Newtyle and ess of continuous improvement is enshrined in the school Auchterhouse so that it can build on this positive report." Or by appointment on 01828 633511 JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you. You can contact John at 35 Perth Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6DL Tel. 01250 876576 Fax. 01250 876991 email [email protected]

JAM IN THE DEN Well our first fundraiser of a Bingo Tea has passed and we made a great THE ANTIQUARY RESTAURANT total of £452, many thanks to all who attended and for the donations of raffle Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ prizes, we appreciate it very much. We would like to thank all the kitchen helpers, Geraldine the bingo caller, Billy Gordon and John Wheatley for their Tel/Fax 01250 873232 help and also The Bridges cafe for the donation of 3 trays of sandwiches. email:[email protected] What’s coming up next? COFFEE MORNING Wednesday 4th June 7pm for 7.30pm Saturday 21st June Airlie Street Hall Wine Tasting Evening with 10 - 12noon Patrick Rhode of Aitken’s Wine Warehouse, Dundee Donations welcome A superb three course meal ~~~ accompanied by Fine Wines And by popular demand... Reserve your table now - places limited HOOLIE IN THE HALL Friday 27th June Town Hall Thursday 12th June, 7pm for 7.30pm 8.30pm till late Delightful, Delectable, Delicious - Tickets are on sale from The Alyth Hotel and Lunan’s ~~~ An evening of Chocolate with Chocolatier RACE NIGHT Elaine Forrest Friday 4th July Complimentary Cocktail on arrival Burnside Inn followed by three course meal Approx 7.30pm start (You make your own chocolate dessert!) Many thanks for all the support for Jam in the Den, we couldn’t do it without you. Jam in the Den committee £19.50 per person Philip Robertson, Ann Wallace, Allan Macdonald, Irene Campbell, Reserve your table now - places limited

Neil McCormack, Venetia Wilde, David Robertson Telephone: 07763 211 551 or email: [email protected] Superb A La Carte Dining Every Saturday evening from 7pm ALYTH KNITTING FOR CHARITY Book early to avoid disappointment The first recorded items received for this was 29th September 2007, since then the total has – of this date – risen to 353 completed donations. This Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm doesn’t count squares, until they become a blanket! This is by far from a final Closed Mondays tally, as I know of many that are in “someone’s” production line. On 19th May – for 2 weeks a small sample of these beautiful and varied works will be on display in “Hobbies “ front window. This is the only way I have of saying my first “Thank you” to the ladies who have read the Voice, and responded as Alyth has always (so I have been told!) done. In this time of crisis abroad, we cannot help the disaster areas directly, but we are giving our expertise, our time, our experience and our hearts in the time-honoured way of women. May the ability to use our fingers to create beauty from wool never be lost. Thank you Donations and wool for knitting can be picked-up or dropped off as before using Meg’s Mini market, and Hobbies shop. Yours gratefully, Susan Dawson 01828633239 E: [email protected]

THANK YOU Sarah & Rachel Tripney, Eilidh McLaughlan, Kennedy Muir and Danielle Hughes, would like to thank everybody who came to the car wash in April, and also for donations. We raised £50 which will go to

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.00PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel: SNP OFF: 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 P&K Council Tel: 01738 475018 Email: [email protected]

ATHOLE BAKERY Mr James William Husband “Ca’ the Yowes” 27 Airlie Street, Alyth PH11 8AH 28.6.1924 - 25.4.2008 01828 633291 Sophie Ramsay’s new CD of old Scots songs DELICIOUS ASSORTMENT OF CAKES, PASTRIES, ROLLS, “Definitely a triumph for BREAD ALL BAKED FRESHLY the Alyth singer” EVERY DAY. Scots Magazine, January 2008

HOT SOUP, HOT PIES ETC £10 (plus £1 p and p when applicable) LARGE SELECTION OF FILLED from: Margaret Ferguson’s shop, ROLLS Commercial Street, Alyth OPEN MON-SAT 8AM-4PM Other branches available at Blairgowrie Or straight from Sophie & Coupar Angus www.sophieramsay.com E: [email protected] Mob: 07789995822 I&D Insurance Services or write to Sophie Ramsay at

We have secured special rates for Bamff, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8LF All PH, DD and KY postcodes It is with deep sorrow that the Alyth Branch record Extremely competitive premiums for both the death of their President, a member of Angus & GEO’s BAR Household and Private Car Perthshire Area and Perthshire County Executives & Quotes provided without obligation. and the National Pensions Committee, for many THISTLE LOUNGE Going on holiday? THISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH Let us arrange your travel insurance. years. Jim was born in Kirkcaldy on 28th June 1924 and Tel : 632276 Fax: 633939 Your local broker serving your local community Email: [email protected] 16 Airlie Street after WW2 made his career as a butcher in Kirkcaldy Lounge available for Alyth and Broughty Ferry. A veteran of war he served with meetings 01828 633000 the KOSB in Burma and also India, defending the FOOTBALL ‘LIVE’ Email: [email protected] Khyber Pass. He was an active member of both the on Digital & Five

Burma Star Association and SSAFA. As a butcher Jim was involved with the Nine Incor- porated Trades as a Deacon of the Fleshers Craft. Carpet Care He was also past President of the British Butchers Carpet, Upholstery and Leather Federation and taught at Perth College. Cleaned and Protected In Alyth, Jim was a member, until recently on stage, of the Alyth Musical Society, the 50’s club and Neil Stewart Alzheimer Society. He was a Church of Scotland Call for a Free Quote: Elder and the baritone member of the Church Choir 01828 632771 or 01250 875216 for many years. GEORGE W. RENNIE His service to his church, his graciousness and 2 St. Malcolm’s Wynd unfailing sense of wit and humour was an inspiration MUIR Kirriemuir to us all. He will be very much missed. [Photo © J. O’Brien] DRIVING SCHOOL

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8 Glenfernate Fresh Meats Classic • Mechanical EAST PERTHSHIRE NEIGHBOURHOOD • Electrical WATCH ASSOCIATION Enochdhu, Blairgowrie PH10 7PL • Panel Work Tel: 01250 881 215 Restorations • Ashframe repairs The third revised public meeting of East Perthshire • Paintwork Fax: 01250 881 780 Pitnacree Street, Alyth Perthshire • Interior Trim Neighbourhood Watch Association (EPNWA) took place E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 01828 633293 nd Mobile: 07885 316689 in Alyth’s Ogilvy Rooms on Tuesday 22 April. Atten- www.glenfernate.com Fax: 01828 632529 dees from Blairgowrie and Coupar Angus were among the local residents who directed questions at representa- Beef, Lamb & Venison tives from the neighbourhood watch association and Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones. Topics Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing, covered during the Q&A session were bogus callers, hormones or additives. Properly hung, cut and prepared on anti-social behaviour from minors and increasing theft of the farm. Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour fuel in the area. Low-cost house and shed alarms were with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste. The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills Jaguar XK140 Roadster demonstrated which are available from Gail Cain, Com- that the sheep and cattle graze. Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen Email : [email protected] munity Engagement Officer at Perth Police HQ on 01738 If you are not satisfied, we will replace or refund in full. www.classicrestorations.co.uk 892642. BEEF PACK £39.50 LAMB PACK £34.50 A new Police initiative, the Nominated Neighbour 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince Leg of Lamb approx 1.5kg Scheme to tackle Bogus Callers was discussed and 3x450g Diced Shoulder (3lb) AIRLIE GARAGE Inspector Buckley-Jones is keen this excellent deterrent 1kg Topside Rst 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder to this type of crime is fully supported in East Perthshire, 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Diced Shoulder ALYTH 450g Braising Stk 4 Dble loin chops particularly in light of the recent Bogus Caller incident in 230g Frying Stk 4 Leg Steaks Telephone: 01828 633363 Coupar Angus. Details of the Nominated Neighbour 450gStk Saus. 4 Noisettes Servicing, Mechanical &, MOT Repairs Scheme are also available from Gail Cain, or local Com- 450g Lorne Saus. 1 Pack Lamb Burgers Welding & Steam Cleaning 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders) munity Safety Officers. Attendees at the meeting were (quarter pounders) Panel Beating, Spray Painting and able to collect the current neighbourhood watch newslet- Restoration. ter produced in conjunction with the young people from BBQ PACK £28.50 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers All Jobs Considered the Strathmore Centre for Youth Dialogue (SCYD) in 1 Pack of Venison Burg. 1 Pack of Pork & Apple Blairgowrie. At every meeting leaflets, brochures, signs Burg. and general crime prevention material is available to 1 Pack of Stk Saus.450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus.450g. 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus. 450g collect. 1 kg Rump Stks appx.6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx.4 The meeting was pleased to hear from one local resi- Free Estimates dent who had had a positive and successful response by Venison Pack £32.50 Tyres at competitive prices Police to a particular complaint aired at the previous 1 Haunch of Venison 1.5kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks. 230gms (1/2lb) Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced EPNWA meeting. Inspector Buckley-Jones again 3x450g Diced Venison. 3x450g Venison. Mince Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service stressed that communication with the police is very im- 450g Venison Saus. Quality Used Cars For Sale portant regardless of the nature or perceived importance 1 pack Venison. Burgers (quarter pounders) Open 9 am ‘til late of an incident. The best contact telephone number is Plus free delivery in the local area

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9 Spring in the Den ALYTH WALKING GROUP Alyth Walking Group enjoyed the beautiful fresh green colours of Spring and the heady perfume of the gorse from lesser known tracks around the back side of Alyth Hill on Saturday 17th. May. Geological features were explained, magpies, wood- pecker, wild flowers were much admired along the way. Meet in Alyth Square on ]AVAgt|ÄÉÜ|Çz Saturday 7th June in time to catch the 12:47 bus to Blair- MENSWEAR & WOMENSWEAR gowrie for the next walk. GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE Bring a picnic and water. also Contact 01828 634 114 for CURTAIN MAKING / SHORTENING © R. McGill more details. ~ Collection & Delivery Service ~

Contact: Mr Joe Chalmers SCOUT REPORT ~ Craigellie House ~ Bamff Road It is always so encouraging to acknowledge the support shown by those far and near in their support of the ~ ALYTH ~ Scout Group. I am limited for space to mention everyone concerned, so here are a few recent examples. Our Tel: 01828 634241 latest car wash held at the Fire Station raises the incredible sum of £280, and the line of drivers patiently awaiting their turn to part with their cash clearly illustrates support. In fact the queue was so large that with out Quality Finish ‐ Competitive Prices the help of the firefighters we would probably still be there yet, so thanks to all five of them for pitching in and …well, taking over!! We were on the go for 5 hours and as enthusiasm dwindled, so did our numbers. At the beginning some of our enterprising charges decided to stand on Airlie Street and flag in potential customers. Driving Am I glad the driver of the double decker bus didn’t take up this invitation! At the end of June, Gina and Damien O’Neill will be stepping down as our Explorer Leaders. They have Made done a great job over the last three years and I know it is with reluctance that they are calling it a day…. Don’t easy worry, we still have your phone number !! I am glad to report that Norman West will be taking over the posi- tion, so we will have a continuation of this Section… of course that means we are two leaders short… so if anyone is interested… you know where to find us. Contact Colin Sidley Support from local landowners is always forthcoming. When asked, John Ferguson kindly provided a camp- Home: 01828 633 017 Mobile: 07751072408 site for our recent lightweight camp. Heading off for a map and compass exercise, we received an invite from Text: ‘PRICE’ the Editor of this esteemed publication to observe the beavers at Bamff. This caused a little consternation until to my mobile number for information we realised that he meant the busy creatures that stay in lodges, he was not referring to our youngest sec- Email: [email protected] tion, but rather the type that cut down trees and splash about in the water – it’s a fine distinction! We will be

Lessons available by the hour or in block very pleased to take up this kind offer and although we were most impressed with the invitation, there was no bookings need to don the national dress to deliver it…or were you going somewhere else? Pass Plus Registered When the Scouts had returned by foot from that particular camp, I was a little concerned that one of our Member of the Driving Instructors Association number was grossly overloaded for the short walk home. This had been his first camp and he had done admi- rably well, but the state of his pack was not at its smartest and little consideration had been employed in pack- ing it. The main consideration being “Get a’ thing in” and less regard for what it looked like. It is a right of passage that tin mugs and dixies must he fastened to the outside of the pack. At this point one of our older

charges, complete with full kit volunteered to get him home and off they set happy as the proverbial pig. That * Cakes for all Occasions kind of support we cannot arrange, but is one of the endearing principals of Scouting that fosters good citizen- * Home-made Favours ship. Lightweight camping requires specialised techniques, like making do with what you can carry. One enter- * Catering Service Available prising Scout came up with the idea of constructing an armchair which upon completion he installed himself in * Helium Balloons, Banners etc for the remainder of the evening – this was not the kind of support I had in mind! Ron Kirkpatrick

* Selection of Tiaras Available Many, many thanks to all who supported our Coffee Morning on 17th May and helped raise £645.

Contact Victoria on, 01828 634118 07759 142283 [email protected]

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.00PM

OR CONTACT ON Mobile no: 07786674776 or P & K Council on 01738 475 034 © N. West or at home on 01828 632 284 Happy Campers! or by email at [email protected] The Scouts pictured with some of the new kit bought with the money received from the Drumderg Fund

10 ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP THE ORGANIC HUT Alyth Youth Partnership (AYP) is committed to providing positive diversionary activities for young people in Alyth and the surrounding area. During the Easter holidays the AYP provided opportuni- South West Fullarton, Meigle ties for young people to become involved in various activities that covered graffiti art, rock climbing, trips to skate parks, amusement parks, cinema and ten pin bowling. The activities were well attended and some fantastic pieces of art were produced by the partici- Tel - 01828 640391 pants for their bedroom walls. The graffiti art not only teaches techniques but also moral and legal Wednesday 1pm—6pm responsibilities for producing art in a public place. The participants agreed that 'tagging' is vandal- Friday 1pm—6pm ism and mostly unappreciated by the public who view it. Saturday 10am—5pm All of the participants have indicated that they enjoyed the activities and would like to take part in the summer programme. Paul MacFarlane Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Road. Follow signs

Graffiti Art Visit us for a wide range of organic

fruit and vegetables. Other organic Right~ L-R: goods include eggs, various teas, Ian Fotheringham, oatmeal and chocolate. We also Jack Murphy, stock Ecover products, soaps and Gregor Massie, recycled paper goods. Christie Fraser ●●● TUTOR Standard Grade Computing (Credit-Foundation-General) ECDL ©. P. MacFarlane Business or Home Graffiti Art Computing Skills (incl. MS Office & Accountancy Software) Left~ L-R: Kaine Baxter, Alyth & surrounding area Many Grade 1 passes Drew Ramsay, hourly rates Stephen Murphy, Ryan Arton, Lynne McGowan MBCS Liam Donald Tel: 07854 493805 [email protected]

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Back~ L-R: Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade Stewart Carling, Liam Mcpherson, Preserves carefully prepared using the finest Ian Fotheringham, Jack Murphy, local produce and ingredients. Christie Fraser, Stephen Bell Visit us at the Strathmore & the Glens Community Market, Front~ L-R: Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month Laura Fleming, Stephen Murphy, Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007 Gregor Massie, Kaine Baxter www.scottish-preserves.co.uk 01250 871186 ©. P. MacFarlane 11 OOr Healthy Centre by Dan Dewar, 13 Commercial Street MEG’S MINI MARKET And We try oor best tae dae whut’s richt, ALYTH PET SHOP or so we a’ keep thinkin’… ALYTH PET SHOP

But, in the mirror, whut a sicht! OPEN: Mon Tues Thurs Fri - 9am to 4.30pm wi’ junkie-grub an’ drinkin’. Sat - 9am to 5pm Wed - 9am to 4.30pm Some turn tae fags an’ hae a drag, Also open Sunday from 12pm then gasp wi’ fits o’ hoastin’… Yin day they’ll rue the reek they blew MEG’S MINI MARKET giein herts an’ lungs a roastin’! Bedding Plants . Tools ·. Boots . Wull-power ye’ll need tae chuck that weed, Wellingtons . Work Jackets but it’s weel worth the tryin’: * MULTI-PURPOSE COMPOST * it’s an awfie grind ye’re shair tae find – but better, far, than dyin’! *** 3 bags for £10 ***

Through sheer neglect, oor health we wreck, ALYTH PET SHOP then bee-line fur the Centre… The puir auld Doc gets sic a shock! but still, he’ll be oor mentor. TROPICAL FISH L.O.S.T. Fish Tanks with Cabinets He’ll diagnose, an’ strike a pose, peanuts, seed, fat balls, suet blocks House Clearances and Removals in spite o’ a’ oor folly; Tinned Foods for Dogs and Cats Single Items Welcome prescribin’ peels tae mak’ us weel, Pet Accessories

an’ gar us feel fu’ brawly. If not in stock we can get it for you Contact: Trevor Brooks on T: 01828 632161 Yin day, wae’s me! ah coudnae see, Open 7 days Mob: 07736 775 472 an’ went tae see the Doctor… ‘Three mini-strokes ye’ve huid,’ says he – mah wife, it fairly rock’d ‘er!

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14 AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH And now you’ll see, they’re Ace wi’ me – they gave me all I wanted. TEL: 01828 632426 So Doctors, Nurses, all of ye – www.cakesbysally.co.uk Alyth Road, Rattray you’ll ne’er be taen for granted. Telephone: 01250 875502 COLIN & CATHY FORD Open 7 days serving Number 5 Toutie Street, Alyth LUNCHES CHRISTIAN CHIROPODY SNACKS SUGARING, FACIALS EVENING MEALS AID WEEK EYELASH/BROW TINTING th PEDICURE, MANICURE BEER GARDEN 11 - 17 MAY by CREATIVE NAILS At the time of submitting this article to the Alyth Voice Food served all day Sunday **Late Nights Tues. & Thurs.** (17th May), I report half of the districts from the Door to Children welcome BUSINESS AS USUAL Door collection have been returned by their collectors and Function catered for Tel:01828 632297 the count so far is showing continued generosity by the people of Alyth and is on par with last year. By the time of reading I expect all districts to be in and the 2008 total will be known (and of course duly reported in next month’s CHIROPODIST ssue). H.P.C. REGISTERED

As regards when a collector misses a householder, whereby the envelope and a ‘No Reply’ slip (with instruc- TRISHA WALTON tions) is left, I report, many people respond and take their

Specialised Dementia Care donation to Costcutters or the churches (grateful thanks to those springing to action in this way). However it has been HOME VISITS in a Domestic Setting said that if this is not done within a week or so, people 01828 640229 ·DAY CARE think they will be too late. Not so – your gift will be happily received up to July!! (far better late than never!) ·RESPITE CARE I can report that £301 was raised at the Afternoon Tea RENDEZVOUS ·RESIDENTIAL CARE towards “Alyth’s gift of Fresh Water”. This was a very **HAIRDRESSER** pleasant occasion where tea and scones and a blether

All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens : was enjoyed by over 60 people. Thank you all very, very Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu: 59 Airlie Street, Alyth. Trained Staff to promote independence and choice. much to the helpers and supporters alike. Congratulations to the winners of the Christian Aid Quiz – Maud Ramsay Tel: 632097 www.hopeparkhouse.co.uk for the adult competition and Matthew Gow from Alyth Tel 01250 872349 Primary School who won the children’s section. Open Tues - Sat

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12 ELLIE’S COLUMN

A RIGHT TO BE HEARD At sixteen you can pay taxes, and are old enough to take on a range of adult roles, such as marriage, parenting, and full time employment - even join the armed forces. So why can’t you vote? Even though most young people are not ac- tively campaigning to lower the voting age to sixteen, there are now many youth-led- organisations wanting to extend the voting age to sixteen. Some questions do arise though;

? Do they have enough understanding about politics or the world? If not, what should the government be doing to ensure young people in schools do have a good understanding?

? Will they take their responsibility seriously enough to be able to vote? ?

? Do they want or even care about voting, or do they have their mind on other things? As some sixteen year olds do. ?

Gordon Brown said in a recent interview with the Guardian newspaper, that he will be “backing voting at sixteen.” He also said “The next step is Organisers & Helpers from Alyth’s three churches at the Christian Aid Afternoon Tea which raised £301 to encourage new forms of community involve- ment: from citizens' juries to neighbourhood Denwell Driveways agreements on service delivery and the transfer of assets to community groups." Pattern Imprinted Concrete Specialists

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JULY’S ALYTH VOICE ter, they can then have their say, voice there con- • Other groundworks can be carried out is planned to be a cerns, whereas a sixteen year old can’t. But that on request. is soon to change as a recent article in The Sun- bumper Colour day Times states that all children and young peo- For more information, brochure or any other Summer Special ple will get their say on the changes made to the enquiries please contact: NHS. The Children of Scotland Charity said,

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14 ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Two thirds of the way through May and here I am writing for

June. Perhaps June will not be so hectic as May. The publi-

cation weekend of this month’s Alyth Voice is also the big

weekend of community events. The ‘Boobs and Brass’ con- Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly cert in the church on the Saturday and the Gala Day on the made pizzas and pastas Sunday. Both have meant some very hard work in their Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Also available :steaks, chicken and fish dishes • preparation. While the Saturday night concert, I am sure, will Cherrybank, Lands of Loyal veggie options • be a big success and was a collective decision of the Com- Tel: 01828 633501 gluten free pizzas and pastas munity Council to organise it, it must be said that the major All dishes available to take away! plaudits for that success are due to the Community Council’s We also do Kiddies ‘Make Your Own Pizza’ Birth- secretary George Durance. He has been the driving force day Parties at weekends and school holidays behind the whole venture. Airlie Computers That is not forgetting the courage of the ladies of the Simon Bogle To make a booking, or order a takeaway, ‘Boobs and Brass’ band. What an outfit they are! Given the FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR call Helen on 07871221599 HOME & SMALL BUSINESS USERS logistics of getting more than 40 women musicians coming from all parts of England, getting together to rehearse and Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking then adding the trip to Scotland to play for us – that was a New & Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design leap in the dark! Their motivation is more than their love of Tel: 01828 632244 Mob: 07732 524139 music, it is their determination to raise cash for the Breast www.airliecomputers.co.uk Cancer Research charity. Having raised more than £12000 9.00am to 9.00pm. Monday to Saturday since they were formed only a couple of years ago the band are determined to reach £20000 this year and the Alyth Concert will go a long way toward that figure. The visit to Market Square, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8AA Tel.: 01828 632309 Fax: 01828 632609 Alyth was their first visit to Scotland. I have a strong feeling it will not be their last. Large selection of Garden Plants, Tools and As they say on the tele – Breaking News! – I have just Accessories now in stock Household Wares, Gifts & Wedding Presents heard from George that ‘Boobs and Brass’ were playing at always available the annual Lancashire Whit Marches along with more than a Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm hundred other brass bands – 16th/18th May. They came Saturday 9am - 5pm away with two trophies! One for Best Deportment and one Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm for Best Entertainment. The April meeting of the Community Council heard from Sergeant Taylor of Tayside Police that there was a drop in criminal activity during the month. No consolation for the “Number 62” person who had their car vandalised. There was also a discussion about perceived speeding in Airlie Street and A little Christian Bookshop obstructive parking on the hatched lines at the Mart Street, on the High Street, Cairnleith Street, and the other junctions on that side of Airlie Street. Different police representatives keep telling us OLD STABLES - STB Four Star

Blairgowrie. that the red corner markings are not enforceable. It was A great selection of Books, Bibles, pointed out by members of the Community Council that Bed & Breakfast Cards, Teaching resources for children, obstruction is still a Road Traffic Offence. It is very difficult to Self-Catering holiday homes Gospel CD music get out of these side streets safely with vehicles parked on Pop in and Browse the hatched lines. Speeding on the A926 at New Alyth was Losset Road, Alyth PH11 8BT ------also raised. Eileen McBain Tel: 01828 632547 Open Monday to Friday I would like to close by welcoming the new members who 10:15 to 12:30 - 2:00 to 4:30 will be coming on to the Community Council after the May www.oldstables.com Closed all day Thursday AGM. I must also sincerely thank the members who are [email protected] and at 12:30 Saturday retiring at the meeting for all of the work they have put in during their service. Thank you. Jim Adam, Chairman 'Walk Auld Alyth' Email: [email protected] DVD £9.99 Telephone:01250 873509 [The Backwater Dam continues to produce interest in the Voice and thanks are due to J. Ogilvie of Forfar for submitting a copy of the UK p&p £2.00 Programme of Events at the opening - were you there? Let us know]

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16 Continued from May’s Voice... TOSH TILING SERVICES FOOTBALL IN PERTHSHIRE [P. Baxter 1898] No announcement had received so much attention for CERAMIC & NATURAL STONE, years, and the local bellman felt that he had a distinct KITCHEN & BATHROOM grievance that such a matter which seemingly interested WALLS & FLOORS inc. every inhabitant had not been made through the official CONSERVATORIES channel, not to speak of the loss of the fee. The wives of TILE REPAIR & REGROUTING the Backburn turned out to see the “big” fools amuse DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL themselves, while the great local natural linguist and WORK blacksmith, W. Gow, shook his head, and declared “They may break each others bones, but they cannot knock out FREE QUOTES each others brains!” With the eye of the inhabitants upon them the players exerted themselves to their utmost. On CALL SANDY 01828 632424 many occasions the spectators failed to follow the idea of OR MOBILE 07835443561 what the players wanted to be at, and so did the players themselves, but mum was the word with the latter. At last

time was called, and the players left the field escorted by PETS PANTRY an admiring crowd. Little else was talked of next day Clinical Aromatherapist along the dyke at the burn. With no rules to guide, and as Liz Jenkins—mifpa Capt. Brough possessed only a slight knowledge of the game, the players had to learn as best they could. An Uses therapeutic massage and essential application to the headquarters in Glasgow brought out a oils to improve and maintain health. 19 High Street, Blairgowrie set of rules, and Alyth set to work with a will. After a time Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy: a challenge was received from Coupar-Angus to play a Back/neck/muscle pain Tel: 01250 870772 “friendly” home and home. The game was played at Alyth Rheumatism and arthritis Keith Nicol on Mr Duncan’s park, Lossit Road. At times it was any- Sleep disorders thing but friendly. The Coupar-Angus players were the Constipation better exponents of the game, it being their second sea- Headaches son, but Alyth had reached an efficiency in taking the man Stress related illness Lands of Loyal Hotel ….and much more that fairly surprised the opposing side. The result was a Loyal Road, Alyth PH11 8JQ win for Coupar-Angus by 3 goals to 1. The Alyth team For more information or to book an appointment

was as follows:- Goal, D. Crichton; backs, J. Crichton and Tel 01828 632141 Light Lunch Menu J. Bain; half-backs, D. Fyffe and J. Duncan; forwards, S. 3 Course Lunch Kay, J.W.O. Walker, W. Mitchell, C. Anderson, P. Halkett, S. Brough. Umpire, T.L. Kay. The return match at Coupar- £12.50 Angus was also won by the Coupar club, but as the score Stressed out? No energy? indicated- 2-1 – Alyth were improving. Alyth’s next match Enjoy lunch in our highly acclaimed was against Thistle, of Forfar, at Pictullum – result, Alyth Try Tai Chi restaurant and relax afterwards in 2; Thistle 0. There were great rejoicings in Alyth that Slow, gentle exercise suitable for the comfortable surroundings of the night. “Alyth’s first win – hurrah!” At Forfar, the clubs met later in the season, but so well matched were the sides, all ages. oak-panelled grand hall. that no scoring took place. In these days, a drawn game Classes held at the Guide Hut, Alyth was considered no result at all, so Alyth asked Thistle – Available Monday to Friday Fridays 2:30 - 4:00 pm 12pm to 2pm “To put it to the touch To win, or lose it all.” £5 per session Alas! For the Thistle, Alyth won by 4 goals to 0… The Booking Essential - For Reservations Call Beginners Welcome match might best be described in the language of the 01828 633151 Thistle goalkeeper—”Easy for Alyth to win; not a Forfar Contact Lilla on 01250 873007 man allowed to be on his feet!” The match had one good

result. Both clubs agreed to meet at Glamis on a field DAVIDSONS CHEMIST given by the hotelkeeper. The inhabitants turned out to witness the encounter, and this was the means of intro- MADELEINE McINTOSH 9 Airlie St, Alyth ducing the game into Glamis, where it flourished for a Tel 01828 632302 year or two. The following year, 1877, saw Alyth spread- FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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Minor ailment service and advice always and an arrangement had been come to to play Blair-Atholl TEL: 01250 872005 available from your local pharmacist at the conclusion of the Pitlochry match. Can Captain Mob: 07904 382 840 James Wedderburn Ogilvy Walker, now a patentee and manufacturer of pneumatic tyres in Glasgow, re-call that ALYTH POST OFFICE day, and how at the conclusion of the match with ALYTH ART STUDIO Pitlochry, a drink out of the Tummel, not the tumbler, was GALLERY Lower Bank Street, Alyth, PH11 8BP considered a sufficient for the Alythonians to face the Airlie Street Tel: 01575 560 421 fresh men of Blair-Atholl, and a playing pitch which meas- Mob: 07932 155 853 Tel: 01828 632301 ured 180 yards x 80 yards. The result of the double game was:- GRAHAM WANDS ON DISPLAY Works in oils, watercolours, etchings and Alyth, 0 goals; Pitlochry, 0 goals. Alyth, 0 goals; Blair-Atholl, 1 goal. Drawing Course continues on Tuesday and sketches. Prices range from £24.95 to £395. Wednesdays. Come in for a browse and a chat. The Alyth team was:- Goal, J. Duncan; backs, There is also a class on Wednesday J.W.O.Walker and W. Davidson; half-backs, D. Fyffe and GREETINGS CARDS D. Ballantyne; forwards, S. Kay, P. Halkett, W. Mitchell, S. evening from 7.30pm to 9pm. New issues of National Geographic, Medici and Brough, C. Anderson, and T.L. Kay. The team are all Scottish National Trust cards now available. Also All are welcome alive, with the exception of J. Duncan. Alyth and Coupar- a wonderful new classic series of event cards, Angus introduced the game, as we have previously noted, Tues 1.30-3.30; Wed 10.00 - 12.00 ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards into Blairgowrie in 1878. [Continued next month…] Commissions Undertaken 17

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ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS Public Notices capturing the Prince Charles & Camilla (Duke & Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Alyth Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception Did you go to Alyth School? afterwards on 1st October 2006, have been compiled Parish You may remember the curtains in the main into an album. This album can now be viewed in hall, well they have fallen into disrepair, so ALYTH LIBRARY Church Alyth School PSA is having

a coffee morning Sunday Service 11am in the Airlie Street Hall on th ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS’ (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service) Saturday 14 June 10-12. Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Usual stalls ~ donations welcome. LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB All monies raised will go to the repair of the (Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Project) ~~~ curtains. Contact Kathleen Buist (vice-chair BASKET WHIST 633266) for further info. Thank you to everyone who supported our NEXT LUNCH DATES Basket Whist on 8th May. £135 was raised for church funds. Alyth Samaritans Hospital Car Service: CAN 23rd June 2008 Congratulations to winner John Robertson! YOU HELP? ~~~ The Samaritans are in urgent need of drivers to 28th July 2008 KIRK SHOP take people for their appointments at hospital. AIRLIE STREET HALL Please consider giving some of your time to 30th June - 5th July 2008 25th August 2008 assist in the running of this much needed service at 12.30 in Airlie Street Hall Monday to Friday upon which many elderly and sick people in our 10am-4pm & 6pm-8pm community depend. There is no regular commit- £2 per person Saturday ment. Just help whenever you can. Tel. Jackie Doe on 01738 473146 for more info 9.30am-12.30pm For further information please contact Eileen Colley on 632183. To donate books, CDs, records, cassettes, household furnishing, toys, jigsaws, games, bric-a-brac STOP PRESS (NO clothes or heavy furniture) Wanted Murder in Alyth Deliveries can be made Friday 27th June 6pm-7.30pm Gardener for Alyth Guide Hut or Saturday 28th June 9am-10.30 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections. to cut grass and hedge Friday the 13th June 2008 ~~~ and generally keep tidy. GUILD £6.00 per hour Alyth Town Hall The Guild's 2007/2008 season has now finished. contact Doors Open 7.30 Thank you to everyone who supported us. Rhona Murdoch on 01828 634 199 A special thank you to David Brough and the Elders Refreshments Cheese & Wine who provided a car service. The next season begins in Tickets £5 inc. 1st glass of wine September and new members, both ladies and Old Stables, Alyth gentlemen, would be very welcome. Tel: 01828 632 656 ~~~ Cleaner Wanted Weekends OPEN TO VISITORS and holiday relief JULY & AUGUST Are you over 17 and under 66? Saturday 10am-12noon & Sunday 2pm-4pm b&b - self catering holiday homes. www.alythparishchurch.org.uk Pay and other hours by arrangement. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD We will be visiting Tel: 01828 632547 Eileen McBain Alyth Town Hall ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS on 200 CLUB

Monday 18th August RATTRAY HALL, BALMORAL ROAD, BLAIRGOWRIE May 2008 Draw Thanks to the Lights Committee for presiding

Bothy Nicht 5.00pm - 8.00pm The Alyth April session was attended by 1st - £50 - no.178 Mr Gordon Balfour Sat 14th June 2008 92 donors (including 7 first-timers). 2nd - £30 - no.004 Mrs May Hadden 7.30pm Seven donors also received various awards 3rd - £20 - no.009 Mr Neil Archbold Tickets £10 at the session: Supper Included. Bring own Refreshments Life Line award for 2nd donations = 1 ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Tel 01250 870 525 for tickets Bronze award for 10 donations = 4 In association with Blairgowrie and East Silver award for 25 donations = 2 Perthshire Tourist Association, the Band are IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS If you donate 3 times a year you can help save or playing in Alyth Square from 12 noon on the Brush up your reading, writing or arithmetic improve the lives of 9 people. following dates: FREE CONFIDENTIAL HELP Join our 3xPromise2008 at the next session. Saturdays Interested? www.scotblood.co.uk 28th June Call Elaine at Rowanbank Community 26th July Learning Centre (also supporting Jam in the Den) A Mosaic of Wartime Alyth 30th August on 01250 784 234 or text on 07840 777 032 Thursday 5 June, Ogilvy Rooms, starting 7pm We hope that as many people can turn out, have fun,

Members of the Friends of Perth & Kinross Council Archive maybe a dance(!) and hear the skirl of Pipes & Drums. ALYTH BOWLING & will be presenting glimpses of life in Alyth during WW2. TENNIS CLUB Based on papers in the burgh’s council records, the THANK YOU Mid-Summer Dance Friends’ talk will be about how the war affected the way people lived and worked, and how they coped at home and £34.18 th 20 June 2008 at school. The talk is free. in the 7.30pm Everyone is invited to come along, bringing with them their Collection Boxes. Music by Steven Carcary own stories or memories to share. More info from Much Eileen Carnegie, Alyth Library (01828 632731) or Appreciated. Tickets from Club or Committee Jan Merchant, P&K Council Archive, Perth (01738 477012)