The 150Th Issue

Alyth Voice

www.alythvoice.co.uk 150th Edition, September 2010 Minimum Circulation 1725

© I Grant CONGRATULATIONS SIR IAN GRANT At the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th July 2010, local resident Ian Grant received a Knight Bachelor from HM The Queen. Back in February the Alyth Voice reported on the news of a knighthood for the man better known as “Grant o’ the Thorn”. The rank of Knight Bachelor is one of the most ancient types of British Knight, noted as far back as the 13th Century when Henry III was on the throne. The KB insignia (shown left) was authorised by HM King George V in 1926 and is described on Wikipedia in heraldic terms as “an oval medallion of vermilion, enclosed by a scroll a cross-hilted sword belted and sheathed, pommel upwards, between two spurs, rowels upwards, the whole set about with the sword belt, all gilt.” Pictured with Sir Ian and Lady Eileen Grant are their daughters, from left, Catherine (Simpson), Jane (Whyte) and Rosie (Leven). The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter, managed, written, and delivered by volunteers.

ALYTH CELEBRATES ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY VOICES Thirteen years on, the Alyth Voice proudly presents its 150th edition. To mark this milestone a Cancer Charity Box will be located in Michael Kay’s shop, 13 Airlie Street, from 1st September to 22nd October. The total raised will be announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October, and will be divided between cancer charities, continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar. The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their FREE copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to this worthwhile cause.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way to the Alyth Voice during the past thirteen years. For a wee toon like Alyth, it’s amazing what can be done when volunteers get together. Here’s to the 200th edition!

1st Edition, 5th May 1997 50th Edition, July 2001 100th Edition, April 2006 150th Edition, September 2010

FROM ALYTH TO INDIA or 6 month placements. During our first few days in India we visited villages outside Pune where we judged a clean house competition. The ladies in the village were very proud of their houses and the winner received a bag of sugar, bottle of disinfectant and glass jars. All of these items are expensive to buy Doorstep School and sometimes out of reach for many of the ladies in the volunteer workers had organised for the children to Traditional dress: Gillian & Jenny (left) with the UK delegation village. come to Sangam. We gained insight into all These children normally look after their younger Local Guiders and mother and daughter, Jenny & that the charity has done to improve the lives of the siblings and don’t have the opportunity to enjoy Gillian Rattray, went to India in March to see first- village people, these include; setting up of a clinic childhood themselves, therefore time at Sangam hand guiding in that country. Here’s their story... to encourage all young mothers to have their chil- allowed them to have a break from their normal dren immunised, leading the way for all houses to lives and enjoy being children again. We arrived at Sangam Girlguiding World Centre have plumbed toilets and educating the ladies in The money we raised before we left for India after travelling for 15 hours. Sangam is located in the village of basic hygiene. was given to Maher and Sangam World Centre, the city of Pune, which has a population of 4 mil- Although they all seem positive moves since the after all if Sangam wasn’t there, we wouldn’t have lion. It is a modern, bustling and industrial city and cost of living is increasing in India many of the had the opportunity to experience everything we boasts many excellent universities. homes are eating poorer quality food than they did. During our time at Sangam we visited various were a few years ago, therefore the battle is still on Jenny & Gillian Rattray charities. These charities are linked to Sangam to improve the lives of the people in this village. 1st Alyth Guides and receive volunteers from Sangam on 3 month We visited a charity called Maher which is founded by Sister Lucy. She has set up a home for women, who have been abused by their hus- bands or their husband’s family, and orphaned children. There are many houses on the site, these are run by 2 ‘house mothers’ and they look after 25 children. The mothers care for the children but also have the opportunity to learn skills such as card making. We gave this charity half of the money we had raised as we were so touched by their work. As part of the event we entertained a group of children at Sangam. These children had come

All images © J & G Rattray & All images © J from Mobile Crèche and Doorstep School, charities Teaching the girls to swim at Sangam which work with Sangam, and the community Local Bharat Guides 2

ALYTH SHOW INDUSTRIAL TENT SUMMER SCOUTING PHOTOGRAPHIC WINNERS

WINNER OF MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT IN PHOTOGRAPHY Explorers exploring the Cateran Trail – Kenny Moyes, Alex Ramsay, A Beach Scene by Catherine Mitchell (Sandwood Bay, Sutherland) John Wheatley, Jack Brown, Patrick West, Liam McPherson

Winner of ‘A Riot of Colour’ by Catherine Mitchell Camp Fire’s Burning - Fraser Bruce, Callum Thom, Christopher Currie, Liam Pogson, Alexander Tosh, Vern Murray, Kierren Crighton, Hannah Thomson. Guy in Centre unidentified

Winner of the ‘Insect Class’ - Blue Bottle by Liz Crossley-Davis

Winner of ‘A Rural Show Scene’ Father’s Day Frolics – Treasure Hunt in Den – by It’s hard work tracking down these clues! Peter Mitchell

FIRST PRIZE of a ‘A Spring Scene’ by Rebecca Anderson All images © N West All images © N Father’s Day Frolics - Day Hikers – Group of happy hikers complete with mascot. They are smiling as they made it back in time for the BBQ!

Alyth in Bloom

Best Large Garden - Mr & Mrs Bill Twivey, The White House Best Small Border - Helen Fraser, Strathmore Terrace

Best Medium Garden - Helen Fraser, Strathmore Terrace Best Business - Mr & Mrs Ewart, Five Roads Caravan Park © page I. All images this Brodie Best Tubs & Best Hanging Baskets Best Small Garden - Margaret Aitchison, Bamff Vw. New Alyth John Kermack, Mart Cottage, Mart Street Other placings for the 2010 Garden Competition were: Best Small Border Best Hanging Baskets 2nd—Margaret Aitchison 2nd—Helen Fraser Large Garden 3rd—John Aitken 3rd—George Robertson 2nd—Lesley O’Donnell, Rosedale, Cambridge Street Best Tubs Best Business 3rd—Kate Antonson, East Glenree, Strathmore Terrace 2nd—Helen Fraser 2nd—The Alyth Hotel Medium Garden 3rd—George Robertson 3rd—The Singing Kettle 2nd—William Mollison, 11 Springbank Road Judges were Hamish & Sheena Lamond, Coupar Angus 3rd—George Robertson, 47 Airlie Street Small Garden Many thanks to Ian Brodie and Margaret Aitchison for doing the photos of the garden competition. Owing to an ankle injury I was unable to do the 2nd—Hamish Simpson, Millburn, Mill Street photography this year. Marguerite McKenzie, Chairperson 3rd—John Aitken, 27 Burnside Court 4

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Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907 Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm NHS 24—new 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 After Hours - NHS24 tel: 08454 24 24 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358 Late surgeries by appointment Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 5pm to 6pm ALYTH VOICE TEAM Early Surgeries by appointment Editor: Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - [email protected] Blood Clinic - Monday/Wednesday - 8.30am to 9.30am Compositor/Secretary: Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - [email protected] Advertising: Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - [email protected] Important Changes Marjory Macpherson & Margaret McKenzie Distribution: Paul & Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 to Advertising [email protected] Treasurer: Due to lead times we can’t accept property or employment Michael Kay - 01828 632252/632690 - [email protected] adverts (although there may be some exceptions to em- Webmaster: Derek Todd - [email protected] ployment advertising). We take this opportunity to thank all ARTICLE/ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice advertisers for their continued support. In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles/ads for publication are submitted before the 19th day (10th for colour photos/16th for ads) of each month. Note: The views expressed in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor ADVERTISERS, PLEASE NOTE, can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article. Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE BEFORE they will be published in the Voice. WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE On request, the name and address may be withheld from publication. .

Any submission without these details will NOT be included. Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any *~*~* Dates for Your Diary *~*~* promotions, offers, etc, at any time. Due to the advance notice of these dates, please check for changes! SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session, Town Hall Scotblood 2010 VOICE DEADLINES 2nd Dedication Service, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Guild 4th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Christmas Lights Strict deadlines for submission: 6th Exercise Class, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citiz. Club 7th Public Meeting, Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group Colour Photos by 0 10th 7th Open Night, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union Business Adverts by 16th 7th AGM, Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala All other items by 19th 8th Bingo Tea, Airlie Street Hall RBLS Women’s Section 8th Meet Mirren Jones, Alyth Town Hall P&K Libraries See this page for contact details 10th Good as New, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Scouts 11th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Her. Appeal 11th Jumble Sale, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Scouts - VOICE TEASER - 13th Exercise Class, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citiz. Club 14th Open Night, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union What is the origin of Happy Hillock (field on Tullymurdoch)? 14th Cairn O’ Mohr, Ogilvy Rooms Silvie & Ruthven SWRI ~~~ 16th Public Meeting, Village Hall, Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch Answer to last month’s Teaser – Hallyards? 18th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala A solitary beech hedge in front of the cottar houses, and in the field O.S. 1189, grows 20th Exercise Class, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citiz. Club outside the north-east corner of a moated oblong. From lip to lip, the moat or ditch is 22nd A Few Local Antiques Meigle& Dist. History Soc about 20 yards wide. The south appears to have been bordered by a marsh, and the entrance to have been on the east. As the Isla may have once circled round to the north 25th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Out of School Club of it, one imagines a Roman outpost from Cardean. Foundations containing lime have 27th Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citiz. Club been touched with the plough, an examination of which might shew whether this en- OCTOBER trenched position may not rather have been medieval. The Dundee water-pipe runs 2nd Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall 3rd Alyth Brownies through the oblong. [Extract from Meikle’s Places and Place-Names Round Alyth’ 1925] 4th Exercise Class, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Citiz. Club Community Markets held in Strathmore & the Glens Rural Partnership Blairgowrie Wellmeadow

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Shear Success, RAMBLERS AND HONEY BEES TOSH TILING SERVICES 12 Airlie Street, Alyth. by Paul Ramsay 01828 633234. What could be happening? The sound of voices CERAMIC & NATURAL STONE, Business Hours from the back of the house was extraordinary. Fear- KITCHEN & BATHROOM Tuesday: For apt tel either 633234, or ing a calamity I hurried round and found an amazing WALLS & FLOORS inc. Nicola direct on 07928 111 933. sight: eleven blond women, trim and curvaceous in CONSERVATORIES Wednesday. Wendy 9 - 5.30pm. white shorts and tee-shirts. On their heads they TILE REPAIR & REGROUTING Friday. Wendy 9 - 5.30pm. wore little blue and white hats, while blue and white DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Saturday. Wendy 9 - 1pm neckerchiefs adorned their throats. They were the WORK members of a Norwegian walking club, undertaking Squeaky Clean Services the Cateran Trail, and had stopped on their way FREE QUOTES Clean windows, keen prices! past the back of Bamff House, attracted by the sign CALL SANDY 01828 632424 David Nixon that reads ‘Old Brewhouse.’ Their indignation, for Window Cleaner OR MOBILE 07835443561 that is what had led to the raising of voices, 12 Princes Croft, Coupar Angus stemmed from the absence of any sign of the place Perthshire, PH13 9EH where beer might be bought. ‘Where is the beer?’ Tel: 01828 628754 Mobile: 07756881560 they cried. What was I to say, in explanation, except to tell them that we call our self-catering holiday Licensed & Insured cottage the Old Brewhouse and that we do not sell beer. I may have explained that ale was once Glenshee Pottery brewed here, as it was in many Big Houses, but that in the case of Bamff, the practice was given up after www.classicwebdesigns.co.uk my great-grandfather’s time, according to my We have a new look! Irene Robertson Tel: 01828 633045 Paint a Pot, great for both adults mother. To make up for their disappointment I invited and children, fun for a rainy day. them to come in to the house, where I offered them ALYTH POST OFFICE Bookings now being taken for vin rosé. GALLERY small groups, birthday parties, During the conversations that followed, I learned Airlie Street Ladies night/day out. that the women had enjoyed the Cateran Trail so Tel: 01828 632301 far, but had been disturbed by a swarm of bees that We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days New range of Ling Cards had flown over them as they approached Bamff. a week until 23rd December 2010 How wonderful, I thought! Perhaps these bees Come in for a browse and a chat.

would replace those that had settled in this house GREETINGS CARDS Contact Diana or Jennifer last spring (2009), but which died during the winter? New issues of National Geographic, Glenshee Pottery When I went to look, though, I saw no sign of a Medici and Scottish National Trust Glenshee, By Blairgowrie, swarm having taken possession of the hole in the cards now available. Also a wonderful wall where they used to live. Still, I was delighted to PH10 7LP new classic series of event cards, en- think that honey bees might have settled in an aban- semble and Wordsworth greetings cards 01250 882238 doned woodpecker hole in one of the dead trees along the Burnieshed Path. I like to think of succes- BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY TUTORING Smarty Paints sions of use in the animal world as one species A recently retired University academic gives way to, or shares its living space with another. Painters & Decorators (also qualified secondary school All this has led me to think a great deal about teacher) offers tutoring for Standard bees: their nests in the wild, the animals that prey Free Quotations Grades and Highers. on them, the different noises that bees make at We stay until the job is finished High success rate in 2006-2007 different times, particularly when they are swarming. As I travel along the Burnieshed path on my way to Cairnleith House Tel: 01575 560 333 feed the wild boar in the Burnieshed Den I look Cairnleith Street closely at the trees along the way, examining them for holes and looking through my binoculars to see if Alyth

there are any signs of bees flying in and out of them. Please contact So far I haven’t seen any signs of a woodpecker hole inhabited by bees, which makes me think that David Mitchell

the swarm the Norwegians saw flew further: but where? Tel: 01828 633472 (evening) Mobile:07793 553147(day) ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY email: The Alyth Literary Society commences its 2010/11 [email protected] season on 5th October with a talk entitled “The Life of a Writer” from well known author, Hamish Brown FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON MBE. A professional writer, lecturer and photogra- 34 Lower Mill St, Blairgowrie pher specialising in mountain and outdoor topics, he 01250 870826 is best known for his walking exploits in the Scottish Waxing, Nail Extensions, Highlands and in Morocco. Manicure & Pedicure The annual membership fee is £6 and admission Eye treatment, to a single meeting for non-members is £2. New Extreme Male & Female Waxing members and visitors will be most welcome. Massage, Spray Tanning & Little Miss Treatment

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE On 28th July our Community Council were joined by HODGE Mr. John Ferguson, proprietor at Welton of Creu- SOLICITORS LLP chies and Mr. Gavin Catto of Green Cat renewables Divorce & Family Law / Court Representation / to discuss proposals contained within his application Accidents & Employment Law / Wills & Private Client 28 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie to Perth and Kinross Council regarding his wind Tel: 01250 874441 turbine development. It is recognised by us and by Mr Ferguson that our discussion was entirely dependant upon plan- property@hodge ning permission being given by Perth and Kinross For a full range of property services Council for his development to proceed. 33 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie In a very informative presentation Mr Ferguson Tel: 01250 870006 provided some more outline to his vision for his www.hodgesolicitors.co.uk proposed enterprise. It is undisputed that the proposed development lies within the Blairgowrie and G CLARK Rattray community area. However, he also recog- PLASTERING & TILING nises that the impact of the development construc- Walls & floor tiling tion will be upon the people of the Alyth Community. Harling Mr Ferguson advised that he holds business in- Coving terests in both communities and it is his intention Plastering that both, or as he put it, "the whole" community Charles A Davidson Dry Lining should benefit from his development. Ames taping From profits made by the development he intends Blacksmith, Welder & Fabricator Wet Dash to fund community projects in the area. At this mo- Gates and Rails made, erected and repaired NO JOB TOO SMALL ment there is not a clear structure or a fixed plan to All fabrication and farm work undertaken FREE QUOTES manage that proposal. He sees funding being pro-

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Berkely Boufs funding then he would go further afield. As an exam- ple of profitability Gavin Catto advised that Boyndie Dog Grooming Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire was the last co-

operative wind farm he worked on and it presently All Breeds Welcome has returns of 10% per annum for investors. Alyth Services Range From Community Council can not verify this figure; it is up Cleaning, Hand Stripping, shampoo to individual parties interested in this venture to Tel: 01828 632 135 Grooming, Trim, Styling, Conditioning carry out their own research. Mob: 07850 733481 Thorough Dead Hair Removal, De-matting As a result of our meeting we advised Mr Fergu- Meigle Road, Alyth, Blairgowrie PH11 8EX Professional Equipment Used For son that we would contact Blairgowrie and Rattray All That Your Pet Requires Community Council to discuss how we as two com- UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY munities could progress his vision to the benefit of T.L.C For Your Best Friend, our whole community. SPORTS AND REMEDIAL Your Dog R. L. Ford It is time again for us to start the process of voting MASSAGE Berkely Boufs for Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the BOWEN THERAPY Berkeley Year. The title of Citizen of the Year is in recognition 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 of work carried out either by individuals or pairs of St Ninians Road, www.utopiamobiletherapy.com Alyth 01828 633271 people who work for the benefit of the community. www.berkelyboufs.co.uk Nomination forms this year will be retained at Lu- [email protected] nan’s newsagents on Airlie Street as will the nomi- Established 1980 nation box for you to place your form in. Remember, each nomination needs only one vote from the com- J B BUICK Electrical Contractor E.C.A. Registered and Approved munity, so consider how you word your nomination. All types of building work undertaken The winners are announced in November after the New build Renovations Conversions Community Council meeting and the award is made Garden Walls Extensions Stewart MacDonald at the Volunteers party held during the following Free Estimate 8 Cambridge Street, Alyth PH11 8AW February. Stuart Clark Local Builder since 1975 Telephone 01828 632 995 Alyth Community Council Chairman Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

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Memory Lane

ALYTH SCHOOL 1933 (above photo submitted by Ron Sandilands, Surrey New Email: [email protected])

Back row from left: ?, ?, ?, Jimmy Low, ?, Lornie Thomas, Ron Sandilands, Stanley Sim, Jimmy Murray

Middle row from left: Margaret Williams, Sheila Stewart, Gertrude Robertson, ?, ?, ?, Margaret Arthur, ?, ?, ?

Front row from left: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Louise Hindmarsh?, ?

ALYTH TATTIE SQUADS at Mains of Fincastle, 7 miles north of Pitlochry LATE 1940s (submitted by Jim Fyffe, Pitlochry) Above photo: L-R: George Mollison, Catherine Mollison (with scarf on head), Ian Mollison, Lilias Dick, Andy McLeish, man at back?, child in hat at front?, Charlotte Mollison Right photo: Back: Mick McCarthy, Ian Mollison, Peter Balfour, ?, Irishman? Front: George Mollison, Andy McLeish

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10 ALYTH EXPLORER SCOUTS CHARITY CYCLE RUN Dirliebane Coffee The Mill Shop IN AID OF MS SOCIETY Belmont Street On the 11th September Alyth Explorers will accompany Shop leader Kenny Moyes on a 140 mile cycle round the Market square, Alyth Newtyle Ardnamurchan peninsula, taking in the most westerly point of mainland Britain, Ardnamurchan point. Wool Carpet Specialists Kenny is returning to the route of the charity cycle ride Sit in or Take away Large range of quality carpet, “Tour de Grouse” to have another crack at completing it vinyl and natural floor coverings. having suffered a mechanical failure early in the 2009 Professional fitting. Affordable event. Open Mon - Sat The Explorers will individually attempt to ride as much 9am to 4pm OPEN of the route as they are capable, but as a team will Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm complete the whole event. The Unit are attempting to Check shop window for raise as much money as possible for the Multiple Friday 8.30am - 4pm Summer opening times. Saturday 10am - 4pm Sclerosis Society, a charity which is very close to the Sunday & Monday Closed hearts of our members. If you would like to sponsor us for this event you can do so online by following the link on our homepage 01828 633644 01828 650 541 www.alythexplorers.co.uk, or via the Explorer’s own www.millshop-newtyle.co.uk sponsor forms. Norman West

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Your Letters Don’t have access to email? Alyth Voice It’s free in the Airlie Street Library COFFEE MORNING Saturday 23rd October THANKS A P C Airlie Street Hall 10am - 12noon Come & show I would like to thank a lady and her young Scottish Country Dancing your support! daughter from Newtyle who found my wallet What Is It? and handed it into Glenda in the Bakery. A mixture of dances for those who FRIENDS This happened about the same time as a are young and fit, and dances for Friends – Whit wid we dae wi’ oot them? I ken person with different moral standards stole the those who are not! many hae family tae, but guid friends are a bonus charity box from “Hobbies”, I was lucky. Dances are generally performed in in life, at all stages. Some years ago, someone W.M. ‘sets’. Sets usually consist of three asked, “Granny, do you ever lose friends?” My or four couples dancing together. instant reply, “Aye, but no as often as I used tae THANK YOU Scottish country dancing is easy to and I do mak’ new ones, in between funerals.” I learn and gives a great sense of still get visits, letters and wedding invitations frae I would like to thank everyone who came to my ex pupils who seem to recall the fun times. Suc- th th surprise 50 Birthday party on 6 August at achievement. cess? I would say! Then there’s the ither kind of The Bowling Club and for all the beautiful gifts It’s active but not competitive and is friends – Pets. Apart frae hurt tawny owlets, tad- and cards. a very social form of dancing. The poles, my goat (aftermath of a braw and forgettable A special mention must go to Raymond, music is lively and everyone can take party!) guinea pigs, hamsters, angora rabbits, Sharon and all their helpers for making it a part. mice, pony, earthworms, a budgie, an abandoned great surprise, and also to the Band who made Why do we do it? weasel baby, tortoises and cats (including Sia- it a great night. Keeping Fit. mese) I’ve aye had dogs from farm collie, Labrador Trish Davie Scottish Country Dancing is cross, Jack Russell and Yorkshire and Border An easy way to keep active and terrier tae the current brother and sister “Yorkies.” Each time I’ve had to “put them to sleep” around ALYTH, MEIGLE AND wonderful exercise for both body and 12-15 years, I’ve vowed never to go through that DISTRICT NURSING AND mind. pain ever again, but I did. Even the vet shed tears A painless way of burning off the the last time – hence the wee “Yorkie” sister is SAMARITANS ASSOCIATION calories and stimulating the brain. named after her – Kate. Whit grand creatures (ALYTH HOSPITAL CARS SERVICE) A lot more fun than the gym. they are, loyal, affectionate, happy and seemingly We are desperate for new drivers - if there is Socialising. understanding when you’re a wee bit down. any one out there who can help in anyway - Grand friends – ALL! Josie – Top O’ Toon Scottish Country Dancing is

please contact me, Eileen Colley @ 632183 A very friendly affair. THANKS Thank you! A good way of meeting people. Inclusive. We dance in sets of 6 or 8 I would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who so you will soon get to know every- helped me when I tripped on an uneven pavement THE DIRLIEBANE in Airlie Street. Special thanks to staff of Geo’s Bar body. COFFEE SHOP and Alyth Health Centre for good first aid treat- It’s relaxing. And we laugh a lot! ment. Mrs N. Hart We have now been open two years and Dave and I would like to take this opportunity to What do you need to take part? thank all our customers who have been com- Well, you don’t need a partner, a kilt or previ- BARNARDO’S BOXES ing to us since we opened. We now have our ous experience. Just a pair of soft shoes and The boxes of the Alyth “Out of School” Barnardo’s group, which includes some boxes from Blairgow- 'regulars' and appreciate the fantastic support a willingness to give it a go. rie and Newtyle, were opened recently. A total of we have been given by the Alyth people. Classes take place in Alyth on Thursdays from £497.58 was realised. This money will go to help We get visitors from all over the country, 7.30 – 9.30 pm and our group has a very ex- the most vulnerable children and young people to and indeed the world as our Visitors Book can transform their lives and fulfil their potential. perienced and good natured tutor. Cost - vouch for. Furthest away so far is Australia! Barnardo’s helps these young people to overcome £3.00 each evening. severe disadvantage by enabling them to address We want to also thank Glenda, Margaret and Kerry for their continued and brilliant help 16 September 2010 Airlie Street Hall their various problems and supports others while in running the cafe. 23 September 2010 Airlie Street Hall they tackle the challenges of disability. Thank you again and we look forward to Many thanks to my friends who came along to 30 September 2010 Airlie Street Hall help count the money (mainly in 1p, 2p and 5p seeing you next time you are in. 7 October 2010 Alyth Town Hall coins) from each individual box and to the many Rhona Middleton For further information, please contact either of loyal supporters of Barnardo’s, some of whom have been donating money to the charity for 50 ALYTH ARTS GROUP the organisers years. If anyone would like a box or who has a box Alyth Arts Group will meet in the Anne Archbold 01828 632971 or in the house from the time their children were at Community Wing on Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770 school, and would like to bring it back into use, Tuesdays 10am till 12noon please contact me on telephone number 632 456. Wednesdays 10am till 12noon MEIGLE AND DISTRICT Dorothy Lothian

during term times. HISTORY SOCIETY NEW GUIDE HUT FUND For more information please contact : Our September topic is 'A Few Local To everyone who helped, contributed and sup- Janet Weir 01250 871 353 Antiques' and our speakers are Jim and ported our Charity Shop a huge THANK Jeanette McGill who will bring along examples YOU. The sum of £1259.76 was raised. Our next THANK YOU of antiques of local interest. The meeting will fund raiser will be our BINGO TEA on 11th No- to Alyth & District be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel, Meigle on vember in the Town Hall. Don't forget to put it in Farmers’ Society for their Wednesday 22 September at 7.30 pm. your diary! Thank You All, Irene Hart generous donation to Membership of MDHS costs £5 p a (visitors £2 UPDATE: we have just received notice that our plans have been passed by Perth & Kinross Coun- Alyth Voice Funds. It is per meeting). More info from Jim at 01828 much appreciated. cil so now the big push is on. More news will follow 640764 or e-mail [email protected] in the months to come.

ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS Public Notices capturing the Prince Charles & Camilla Alyth (Duke & Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception Parish ST NINIAN’S afterwards on 1st October 2006, are compiled in to an EPISCOPAL CHURCH album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY Church

The church will be OPEN Sunday Service 11am for private devotion every Sunday ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS’ (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening 4th April - 31st October 2010 Service except June, July, August) 12.30pm to 5.30pm LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB Crèche available at Morning Services Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon (Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Project) Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Disabled Access by St Ninian’s Rd gate. LUNCH DATES Sunday School 11am (term-time)

27 September, 11 & 25 October MONSTER MASH GUILD at 12.30 in Airlie Street Hall, £2pp The Guild commences the new session on HALLOWEEN DANCE Thursday, 2nd September with a Dedication Tel. Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 Service conducted by Rev.Sheila Kirk in the Airlie FRIDAY 29 OCT 8PM TILL LATE Street Hall at 7pm. Everyone is very welcome. ALYTH TOWN HALL EXERCISE GROUPS

Airlie Street Hall FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY 6, 13, 20 September, 4 & 18 October Photos, parish & burial records, memorabilia £10 OPEN WEEKENDS Active Group 10am, Gentle Group 11am AVAILABLE FROM BURNSIDE INN AND Saturdays 10am - 12noon (£2.00/session or £7.50 payable 6 Sep) ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sundays 2pm - 4pm Fancy dress optional! BLACK WATCH www.alythparishchurch.org.uk MUSIC BY:- THE TRADE, SONNET65, CHERRY BOMBZ AND MORE!! HERITAGE APPEAL SILVIE & RUTHVEN (Balhousie Castle Museum) ALL PROCEEDS TO JAM IN THE DEN 2011 SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial COFFEE MORNING Street, Alyth, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month Saturday between September and May. HELEN M. ADDISON 14th September 2010 @ 7.00pm Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union 11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall Cairn O’Mohr - Wine Making & Tasting invites anyone who likes to sing Membership £10 - Guests £2 - to come along to 10am-12noon New members most welcome Usual Stalls + B.W. Shop For info. tel. Jane Cameron 01828 633 330 OPEN NIGHTS to be held on Please tel. Janey MacFarlane 01828 7TH & 14TH SEPTEMBER 2010 632650 if you can help in any way Alyth Scouts JUMBLE SALE Good as New Town Hall Fri 10th Sep 7-9pm in Jumble Sale Town Hall Sat 11th Sep 1-3pm The Ground Hall, Alyth Town Hall ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT at 7.30pm 1st Anniversary Alyth & District Pipe Band Practice All Voices Welcome Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from No Experience Necessary Auld Alyth Photo Exhibition 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall. Bring a Friend Saturday 16th October Beginners 6-7pm, Members 7-9pm What Have you Got to Lose?! 1pm - 4pm Just come along or phone 01828 632656 Alyth Parish Church ST NINIAN’S ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Over 4,000 photos relating to Alyth and its people FREE ADMISSION EPISCOPAL 200 CLUB - AUGUST 2010 CHURCH Thanks to Rhona & customers at The Dirliebane Guide, Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue 1st - £50 - 052 - Mrs M. Ferguson SUNDAY SERVICES

2nd - £30 - 187 - Mrs J. Fairweather After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall. Please note that Sunday, 5th September 3rd - £20 - 196 - Mr J. Gillison The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening. We are holding our coffee morning fundraisers on 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion Starting dates are as follows:- Saturdays 4th September and 11th December. 2nd Alyth Brownies, Tue. 31st August, 6.30-7.45pm Hope you can come along and join us. Sunday, 12th September 1st Alyth Guides, Wed. 1st September, 6.30-8.00pm The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 3rd Alyth Brownies, Thu 2nd September, 6.15-7.30pm 11am Sung Eucharist GARDENER WANTED 1st Alyth Rainbows, Mon. 6th September, 6.15-7.30pm 1 - 2 hours weekly Sunday, 19th September We look forward to seeing you next term. The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Suit retired or semi-retired 11am Sung Eucharist

Please phone 01828 633 211 GIVE BLOOD! Sunday, 26th September for more information THE TOWN HALL, ALYTH The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 11am Sung Eucharist THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010 SOFT TENNIS 5.00pm to 7.30pm Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on ALL ARE WELCOME Thursday 2nd September at 2.30pm in Further information is on the website at Rector: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Airlie Street Hall, when we will gladly www.scotblood.co.uk Tel: 01250 874583 welcome anyone wishing to try their hand. Join us on Facebook - search for Email: [email protected] Diocesan Website: www.standrews.anglican.org Equipment available. Subs £1.50. "Give Blood for Scotland" 15

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Now Stocking: The Alyth Bakehouse Local Hero by Martin Mackay. The Alyth Bakehouse is now 2 A History of Blairgowrie Juniors. years old!!! Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist OLD CINE FILM REELS & SLIDES TO DVD:- A massive thank you to all our customers! EXCELLENT RESULTS Airlie Computers We are the only instore bakery REASONABLE COST AND NO V.A.T! Simon Bogle DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY! in the area! 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST. 1969) FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR BRAEMAR HOME & SMALL BUSINESS USERS We support local community

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CHIROPODY, SUGARING, FACIALS EYELASH/BROW TINTING , No vandals, no muggings, there was nothing to rob Free Estimates MANICURE, PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS We felt we were rich with a couple of bob Tyres at competitive prices

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We just had to face it, “t’was the pattern of life” R. D. Builders Now I am alone I look back through the years rk wo s . ne ns ion Etc I don’t think of bad times, the troubles and tears Sto sio vat ng ten no rli Ex Re Ha I remember the blessings, our home and our love

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For Free Estimates ANON Tel: 01828 632231 or Specialised Dementia Care Mobile 07729924784 ALYTH GALA in a Domestic Setting 19 Tay Road Alyth, Perthshire PH118EB The Gala committee will be holding its AGM at 7pm th DAY CARE on Tuesday 7 September in the Lesser Hall. All · PETS PANTRY members of the public are warmly invited to attend. ·RESPITE CARE Nominations for office bearers will be followed by a ·RESIDENTIAL CARE normal monthly meeting. The committee will be holding a Coffee Morning All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens : Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu: on Saturday 18th September in Airlie Street Hall. All Trained Staff to promote independence and choice. 19 High Street, Blairgowrie donations of raffle prizes and cakes or candy for the www.hopeparkhouse.com Tel: 01250 870772 stalls will be gratefully received. A Bingo Tea event Tel 01250 872349 is being organised for 21st October. More details in Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie Keith Nicol next month’s Voice. Stuart Clark, Chairman 17

BLAIRGOWRIE & EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL “for all your paving solutions” 2nd/3rd/4th October 2009 • Pattern Imprinted Concrete Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East • Block Paving Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October. This takes participants across some • Slabbing of the iconic long distance trails, drove roads, and high • Gravel hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park. As an • Brick Work almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a • PICseal – block enhancement short sharp and challenging three days with something for • General Outdoor Maintenance most abilities. There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros. • Power Washing There will be 4 walks each day: a section of the If you need a man with a van - call us Cateran Trail, two high level long distance trail, with for reasonable rates Munro diversions, and a low level easy walk. The festival also includes the iconic Jock's Road and all Barry McLean: walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you 01828 633215/07738181237 at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow- email – [email protected] rie. Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments. Each walk is accompanied by www.denwelldriveways.co.uk qualified leaders and first aiders. www.acgaccountingservices.co.uk Laptops, PC's & Servers: Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel www.theroyalhotel.org.uk Blairgowrie, who as in previous Repaired, Data Recovery, K&G Domestic years we have to thank for hosting us. Virus Removal, Breakfasts, evening meals, packed lunches and of Networking Solutions, Custom Builds for all your course accommodation can be found there. Services Home or Office needs. The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-

gowrie and District Next Steps the pre-eminent health Tel: 01250 873280 Mob: 07935740733 For all your home and walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures. e mail: [email protected] garden needs Thanks go to the landowners, farmers and estates www.gdbcomputers.co.uk whose land we will visit, all the various volunteers, leaders and expert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal For all new customers Tel 01828 633563 Hotel. Mob 07936 325664 Sue Cole, Blairgowrie & District Next Steps 20% Discount on all repairs www.badns.org & www.walkingfestival.org on production of this voucher

c/o Balmacron Farmhouse, Meigle, PH12 8TD Voucher code: AV001VA [email protected] Tel: 01828 640 763 www.kandgdomesticservices.co.uk ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE Not just an odd job, a proper job! We are very pleased to announce a new addition to the team at the Health Centre. Dr Emma Richardson will be joining us in Alyth Accountancy September to work 2 days a week. We hope you Market Square, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8AA Tel.: 01828 632309 Fax: 01828 632609 will all join us in welcoming Emma to the Practice. Services Vicki Fuller, Practice Manager Garden Centre Now Open

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Highly competitive rates Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Call: 01828 633 857 Saturday 9am - 5pm 07591 842 620 Members of Alyth Photographic Club about DENNIS MELLOY to start their photo-shoot at Kilry Hill Local Councillor Strathmore Ward © N. Jackson

Can be contacted at ALYTH WALKING GROUP 17 Airlie Street, A select group of members took advantage of good Alyth weather to explore the countryside around Kilry on August 14th. This valley is a hidden gem, and from the high point behind Kilry Hill are stunning views of OR CONTACT ON heather clad hills and the upper reaches of the Isla. Mobile no: 07786674776 This area is one we will be visiting again. or P & K Council on 01738 475 034 September's walk will be on Saturday 11th. Meet or at home on 01828 632 284 in Alyth Square at 1 p.m. Contact Ron McGill on or by email at [email protected] 01828 634114 or [email protected]

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Food served all day everyday from our We are delighted to announce that we Great value Summer menu are now serving Individually priced dishes Traditional High Teas All welcome Saturdays and Sundays Forthcoming Events :‐ from 4pm until 7pm rd Saturday 23 October – Murder Mystery Dinner ‘Cluedo’ with Jock Ferguson of Herald Events. Tickets £50. Please feel free to browse in our Gallery Friday 5th November ‐ Fireworks and Ceilidh in the great and view the range of Gifts, Jewellery and hall with Live Band ‐ Dere Street. Tickets £35 Interiors, where there is always new stock Sunday 10th December – Christmas Craft Fayre 2 – 5pm and bargains to be had. th Saturday 18 December – The Snow Ball – Black Tie Dinner Contact us on : Dance and magical entertainment by Ian Kendall. Tickets £60 Festive Fun ‐ bookings now being taken for a fabulous Tel : 01828 640116 Mob : 07764 204 055 traditional Christmas & Hogmanay, menu’s on website Email: [email protected] and from hotel reception Web : www.mervats-villagegallery.co.uk Contact reservations for further information Alyth Garage

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ADVICE AND SECURITY TIPS MEG’S MINI MARKET Buy Design ON BOGUS TELEPHONE CALLERS And ALYTH PETS Police are advising the public to beware of cold calling 22 Commercial Street, 19 Airlie Street, Alyth by persons offering ‘free’ alarm or security systems. Sales 01828 633143 people telephone the person in a cold call, informing Tel: 01828 633511 them that they are carrying out government research / OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9am to 4.30pm. have won / been chosen to receive a free alarm in accor- Closed Wed Sat.9.am to 5.00pm.

Handcrafted gifts and dance with Home Office/Government or a local Police MEG’S MINI MARKET scheme. In some cases these callers will quote crime Traditional Sweets in jars sold jewellery. statistics in the area which is clearly an attempt to gain the loosely, crisps homeowner's trust and also to raise fear by exaggerat- Repair and ing crime in the area. They may claim that police no Duvets, Flannelette Sheets & commission service longer respond to house alarms and that housebreakings Pillow Cases and crime in the area has risen. Tayside Police do not Duvets and Pillows available. cold call to promote alarms. Do not engage in further dialogue and hang up. Be aware of companies offering ALYTH PET SHOP Open Mon, `free alarms`. The company sales person will arrange PEANUTS £1.30 a kilo for a representative to attend and it is at this point the WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag Thurs, Fri, sales pitch begins to sell your free alarm. Nothing is £11.80.SUPERIOR WILD BIRD Sat FREE. They can be in the house for several hours until SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE they get a sale. People are then pressurised and once a 20kg. £19.80. signature is received, the ‘free’ alarm system turns out to LARGE SELECTION OF CAT & ALBA LOGISTICS be a finance contract; with periods ranging from 2 – 20 years. Previous prices quoted for alarm maintenance can DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES. PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND be from £2,000 – £20,000, with some victims also parting COLLECTION SERVICE Large selection of Tropical fish. with deposits by cash, cheque or credit card. The deposits Goldfish & Pond fish. Come to us for a fast, personal service. and contracts are for payment for the alarm system; there- We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably, USE IT OR LOSE IT specialising in weekend, evening and short-notice fore it is not free after all and the companies may be com- deliveries. mitting fraud. Please remember under law you have a Free delivery in & around Alyth. We are a fully insured, family-run, Alyth-based seven day cooling period on contracts carried out by any IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY enterprise. cold caller to your house. Reputable companies will not AND GET IT FOR YOU. Tel: 07724430770 / 01828 633347 use cold calling techniques. [email protected] Sadly it is often our most vulnerable groups who are targeted by these individuals. A lot of the elderly victims do not have the support of a family who would advise them against dealing with such companies, and are there- J. & M. KAY fore falling prey to parting with large amounts of money. www.lmhomeimprovements.co.uk A recent local scam came to light from a member of Ladies & Gents Hairdressers our Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in that an ‘alleged representative' of BT, informed the householder they were 13 Airlie Street, disconnecting their telephone line because of an unpaid ALYTH. bill. They demanded immediate payment of a sum of money or the telephone line would be disconnected and it Telephone 01828 632252 would cost even more to re-connect the line at a later date. The householder refused. The cold caller reiter- ated that they were from BT and informed the house- ST. Gardening holder to hang up and the cold caller would disconnect the David Murphy & line so the householder would be unable to use their Painter & Decorator phone. Householder hung up and when they tried to dial Maintenance out the line was dead. The cold caller immediately tele-

phoned the householder back and asked for payment to Interior & Exterior Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Weed Control, Flower Beds, be made with a credit card. The householder hung up knowing it to be some scam and dialing 1471 revealed a No Job Too Small Fencing, Slabing… fictitious number. Any Job in and around the garden. The cutting off of the telephone line is simple: the caller Competitive Rates All work completed to the highest stays on the line with the mute button activated and you standard. can’t dial out but they can hear your attempts to dial a Free Estimates All waste removed from site and number. Your telephone will not operate as the person Quick Reliable Service recycled. who initiates the call is the one who terminates it. When 25 years experience you stop trying to dial out , the caller cuts off and immedi- CONTACT ately calls you back which may convince some people the For a professional finish call: Evenings: 01828 633719 caller is genuine, and they give in to payment by credit Daytime: 07980789139 card or bank details. PC Steve Brown 01828 632571

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CLASSIC SCOUT REPORT A question often asked is how RESTORATIONS would young people cope without all the electronic and Tel:01828 633293 technological gadgetry that is currently available. I am delighted to report that they can Pitnacree St, manage very well, the point in question was proved be- Alyth, yond doubt at our Summer Camp in Glenisla. The only mega byte was seen at meal times and the only watt mentioned was “Wot’s for lunch?”. No fitted kitchens were available, we built our own and these included a double Wedding Hire basin stand and dryer on one of the Patrol campsites. Let us make your day extra special with our This particular device looked a sturdy construction but had unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver a hidden menace. Upon pouring water into the said appa- Cloud, Bentley Mk V1 & Jaguar Mk 1X. ratus, the increase in weight proved too much, and the basin hit the deck at the required angle to soak the opera-

SIDLEY'S DRIVING SCHOOL tor. As I waddled back to my tent to change out of sodden clothing I heard a distant comment “S’funny, it did that Est 2005 yesterday as well!” That afternoon saw some redesigning Fully Qualified ADI, DSA registered and testing of our gadgets. Being surrounded with such a

1 Hour Lessons different environment demanded a thorough exploration of the area. This took several forms as the Explorers ven- Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then tured over a “new” bit of the Cateran Trail with their moun- your choice of test centre covering tain bikes. Judging by the exhilarated expressions I en- Dundee, Perth and Forfar countered on their return, this was a challenge and a half, Door to Door Service and a thoroughly enjoyable activity. Kenny Moyes and Block bookings & gift vouchers available Norman West, our Explorer Leaders were sorely tempted to bike over to some distant hill, park the bikes and hike Theory Tuition and Pass Plus up, but due to the restricting obstacle of low mist, their The Alyth Bakehouse Patient and Friendly instructor plans were altered to constructing a blindfold string trail For more information contact Colin on for the Scouts to enjoy. The older Scouts undertook an On the 14th September, 2 years after 01828 633 017 //07751072408 overnight hike which was a valuable lesson on what looks the successful opening of easy but in reality is a lot more involved than appears. The Alyth Bakehouse. They were supervised by Bruce Arnott, Patrick and Nor- man West who ensured they managed to complete their project. The younger Scouts were supervised by Jackie The Coupar Angus Bakehouse will Thomson and David Pirie. The latter was our “overseas” open its doors at 1 High Street Losset Inn visitor – well he does come from a different kingdom – the Coupar Angus!! Kingdom of Fife. “Lang” spoons were issued for the occa- 1 Losset Road, Alyth sion! Jackie proved an invaluable supervisor who in a previous life was a Venture Scout, but we decided not to Our full range of products,with new Tel 01828 634153 hold that against her! As the camp progressed, the Scouts lines to be added will be available soon set into the camp routine and by the Monday morn- baked fresh on the premises every ing, not a soul was awake at Reveille… and not a lot day! Now serving stirred for a while after that. But the demands of the inner man need to be met and all was underway by 8am. Activi- Come along to see our new shop and ties varied according to weather conditions which proved REAL ALE challenging. Fortunately a programme of re-equipping our enjoy tastings as well as some great camping gear with a huge amount of assistance from the opening offers! Come and sup a pint of cask Drumderg Fund paid off as our large sleep tents stayed The Coupar Angus Bakehouse - up in the high winds and kept the water out. Only one hike ale in our cosy, friendly tent let in water which was due to the flysheet being blown Instore baking...Fresh for you! up and giving the next shower of rain an entrance. The lounge and sample our bar Scouts and Explorer Scouts adapted well to the principle We look forward to serving you soon! snacks available all day of back to basics Scouting – a concept that has endured for over 100 years, and which I am sure will continue for everyday. We also offer many years to come. After a very successful Book Fest, we raised the freshly brewed coffee and a amazing total of £534. Our thanks to all who donated and range of teas which can be bought books as without this support we would not have reached such a fantastic amount. Our “patrons” ranged Renovations, Extensions, New enjoyed with our delicious from the very young all the way through to the young at Builds, Dry Rot Treatment with homemade cakes. heart, and I’m sure they all had a grand time sifting 30 year Guarantee, Insurance through the groaning tables that displayed our wares. & Contract Work. Our next fund raiser is the Jumble Sale. This makes a huge contribution toward the running of the Scout Hut, but We supply and fit Live folk/ we need a lot of people to make it work. Any offer of as- Kitchens, Bathrooms, traditional music sistance would be appreciated. Windows and Doors Congratulations to the Alyth Voice on reaching the every Sunday from 150th edition. This milestone would not have been We offer an all Trades Service reached without the huge amount of time the Voice Team 3pm – open session has unselfishly devoted to this invaluable contribution to For free estimates and reliable – all welcome the life of our community. My sincere thanks to you all for tradesmen call us on this magnificent achievement. 01828 634140 or email: Many thanks, Ron Kirkpatrick [email protected]

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E: [email protected] Based in Alyth Museum : Wed-Sun 1— 5pm ALYTH LIBRARY - Meigle - M: 07961 879239 exhibitions May to September Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun, free, friendly Alyth Library: Monday10-12.30,2-4 sessions for parents/carers and children SALE OF ALYTH SCENES Tuesday10-12.30,6-8 aged up to 4 years, incorporating songs, POSTCARDS, CARDS & CALENDARS (for FREE Internet Wed/Sun Closed stories and nursery rhymes old and new. at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD access and advice on tracing your Thursday 2-4, 6-8 The sessions last for about 30 minutes and and also at ancestors. Friday 2-4, are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy- THE POST OFFICE Saturday 9.30-12.30 metime session leader. They run every two ------weeks in Alyth Library on every second I can also simulate your photos into Oil ADMISSION IS FREE and Watercolour Prints using Computer Wednesday at 10.30am and are designed to Software AT ALL LOCATIONS encourage children to learn to love books, ------stories and music. No child is too young to A percentage from the sale of the cards ALYTH MOTHER & TODDLERS enjoy songs, rhymes and musical instru- & calendars will go to Wisecraft, the ments, so bring your baby or toddler along mental health craft project in Alyth Mothers & Toddlers Group is open to all parents of children under 5 years old and join in the fun! Dates for 2010 are as Blairgowrie. follows – ------and meets 3 times a week in the Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial Street, Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum & Ferguson’s), September 1, 15, 29 Only two needed, £1 each No need 10am - 11.30am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Phone Listed Number October 13 & 27 to book – Fridays. Cost per session: £1 for adult & 1child, November 10 & 24 just come TEL: 01828 632434 50p for 2nd/subsequent children. along! www.frogpublications.co.uk Tel: 01828 633537 for more details. 23

ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AUTUMN TERM

DRU YOGA Location: Alyth Town Hall Period: 8 weeks from Monday 25th October to 13th December 7.30 - 9 pm Tutor: Aileen Brown Fee: £28

GOLF Location: Alyth Primary School Period: 8 weeks from Tuesday 26th October to 14th December 7 - 8.30 pm Tutor: Tom Melville Fee: £30

COMPUTING (Class details to follow) Location: Alyth Primary School Period: 6 weeks from Tuesday 26th October to 30th November 7 - 9 pm Tutor: Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS Fee: £30

Brochures on above available beginning September in Library, Post Office etc.

Details on any of above from Pam Drysdale Telephone 01250 873 641

Every Sunday from 12.30pm - Adults £8.95 Children £5.95 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm – Extensive Menu – Relaxed Dress Code Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee & Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri £26 pp Sat - Sun £29 pp. Buggy Hire - £12 Please call to reserve a Tee Time: 633322 or Table: 634004

1ST ALYTH GUIDES Guides will be back Wednesday 1st September in the lower hall of the Town Hall. 6.30pm – 8pm We have spaces available so if you like having fun and are aged between 10-14 please come along! For more info call Gillian on 07734 671 276

Guides pictured below at their Summer Camp in June 2010

“A BIT OF COLOUR IN MART STREET” Captured by John Taylor

ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY 2011 Rehearsals for Alyth Musical Society's 2011 production begin on Sep- tember 20th at 7.30pm in the Ogilvy Rooms. Our 2011 show is called 'Mack & Mabel', never before performed on the Alyth stage, which tells the story of silent movie director Mack Sen- net and his relationship with Mabel who he plucked from obscurity to movie stardom. Other characters who many will know are the Keystone Cops and Fatty Arbuckle. The music was written by Jerry Herman who also wrote the music for musicals such as Hello Dolly and Mame. New members will be most welcome. Why not come along and take part in a challenging but very worthwhile experience. John White For full details of the society please visit our website at “DRAGONFLY AT GLENISLA GOLF COURSE” www.alythmusical.com Captured by Douglas Dewar ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP It has been another good month at "The Hub". Sadly we haven't been able to present the cheque to James Fordyce for his walker, but we shall be doing it soon hopefully. John Swinney came (pictured right with Lewis Dobie, me and Callum Tosh) and visited us at "The Hub" to find out what we do here and even invited us to The Scottish Parliament! You will hear about our trip to the Parliament in the near future. Our trip to Skye (Dunvegan) was successful despite the weather. We went on two boat trips during our visit, the first one was at Dunvegan Castle where we went round a few islands and saw the seals including their pups which were only 5 days old. The second boat trip was at The Kyle Of Lochalsh, it was a glass bottom boat and we got to go down- stairs and sit on the bench and see under the sea, it was amazing! We saw Jelly Fish, Shags, Sea Otters, Seals and other sea creatures. It was pretty much rain the whole time but it was fun. We made a friend along the way, a black, fat cat and we named him "pudzz". Also George told his stories and jokes and taught us a few games. We never managed to get our workshops done due to the weather, but we had long chats about stuff. We have now started a savings club as we are going to Knockhill, Go-Karting in September. We are hoping that the hub can stay open later at night in the winter time. Sarah Wheatley :) © J Swinney 25

GLENISLA CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB The club returned from the Glamis Vehicle Extravaganza in high spirits having been awarded “Best Club Stand” in the show. The theme was “10 Years at Glenisla Hotel” - the centre piece being a beautiful painting of the hotel, by Mick Morocco, executed in three parts which when joined together was a perfect 3D view of the subject surrounded by a diverse collection of vehicles from Land Rover, Triumph, Ford, V.W and Tricycles with Honda and B.M.W engines among others. It was a credit to the Artist and Club Members Vehicles. In the Fancy Dress Parade the club was represented by “Darth Vader”, complete with light sabre on his “Trike”. Kitty’s V.W Camper Van with the ”Young Ones” and the ”Professionals” (Bodie and Doyle) in the Capri. The Club thank all members for their A stunning likeness to work and presence, especially Mick, who Glenisla Hotel by “exceeded the call of duty” and provided Mick Morocco. such a magnificent work of art. © J MacFarlane A. Seggie

© L Hector JAM IN THE DEN 2010 Hi all, well that’s this year’s event over with for another year, we would like to thank all of this year’s bands - Alyth & District Pipe Band, Thin End, 2 Corks & Ring Pull, Alyth Youth Partnership, Sun Storm, Sonnet 65, Wedge & Friends, Independence, Shenanigans, and The Mutleys. Many thanks to Michelle, Louise and Frances-Anne for the BBQ, Jim and Ann Mather @ The Blackbird Inn for the bar. Perth & Kinross council, G.A Davidson for our stairs , Denwell Driveways, Paul's Spar, Wheatley & Son Electrics, Sound hire Scotland , 1st Loo and Pete Mar- shall for storage and supplying of bins. Everyone had a great day and enjoyed themselves a great deal and we have had tremendous feedback from a lot of people saying how much they enjoyed it, so thank you all for your support. Sadly this year’s event was not one of our happiest. Despite several announcements, people in the crowd dancing were subjected to idiots throwing drink over one another, and throwing bottles and cans into the crowd. We work very hard to put this event on and pride ourselves on THE PERTHSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS running a safe family event and this act of behaviour has ruined this The Perthshire Open Studios is almost upon us again, this year boast- atmosphere and thoroughly spoilt what has always been a great day ing over 100 exciting exhibitors across the county. Primrose Hill Stu- out, as well as jeopardised any further events. dio, just outside Alyth, is opening for the 9 day event and is offering lots Some people will be saying that this was caused by visitors to the of new things to tempt you along through the Den! We will have our town, but sadly this was not the case, many were people from Alyth own quirky collection of homeware textiles, fashion accessories and which is very disappointing. We do ask that you drink responsibly but gifts, along with Katie Whitson with her award winning felt jewellery and there are always a few people who cannot manage this and just end up ceramics, and Diane Thomson with her wonderful photography and being a problem and spoil other people’s day out, and cause problems artwork. All three artists are inspired by rural life and the amazing for the future of any further Jams. Perthshire countryside, resulting in a great collection of artwork to Lastly to the stage many thanks to Gerald Alexander for his help and tempt you with! Beaver Homes, also to the boys who built it, John Wheatley, Declan An idyllic setting, the Studio overlooks the hen run and down onto McKenzie, Eck Carle, Robbie Johnston, Philip Robertson, Allan the Alyth Burn, where the ducks and geese enjoying paddling about in MacFarlane and to the people who not only dismantled it but cleaned the burn! New for this year, you can come along and enjoy tea and the Den, John, Sarah & Trish Wheatley, Declan McKenzie, Rod cake in the garden over the opening weekend as well as live Scottish MacFarlane Philip Robertson, Willie & Pauline Adamson, Dawn Robert- son, Susan Ferrier and myself. Also thanks to Irene MacDonald and music on the opening day (Sat 11th Sept). We will also be selling vin- Julie Ann Rankin for the clean up - great job very much appreciated. tage homeware, cut garden flowers, free range eggs and home pro- The committee have had a very busy year and will now take couple of duce as this proved extremely popular last year! months off until our next Fundraiser, many thanks to all the committee The exhibition in the Studio will be open from Saturday 11th Septem- for their hard work Allan MacDonald, Dawn Robertson, Philip Robert- ber through until Sunday 19th September, open daily from 10am - son, Marie Richmond and Siobhan McLeod. 5pm. The live Scottish music will be from around midday on 11th Sep- tember. We are venue number 5 on the Orange route in the Perthshire Winners of our Prize Draw were: Open Studios brochure. Come along past the Den of Alyth and carry 1st Prize £100 Murray Pennycook on along this road for a couple of miles. You'll see our red and white 2nd Prize £50 Margaret Valentine 3rd Prize £25 David Robertson sign on the left hand side, turn left here and come into the driveway to park. Lisa Hector Irene Campbell on behalf Jam in Den Committee

JAM IN THE DEN 2010

Congratulations

© M Milne HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY MUM Dorothy Joan Robb © M Gow lots of love THANK YOU from all the family xxxx A big thank you to everyone for the flowers, presents, cards and congratulations received for my 80th birthday. Also a special thank you to my family for arranging the parachute jump on the 18th of July, an event I would not have wanted to miss for the world. It was absolutely fantastic! Thanks also to everyone who kindly sponsored Congratulations me, "you know who you are". We will let you know the to final tally once it is all sorted out. Alyth Mick Gow Young Citizen of the Year CONGRATULATIONS (2004 ) to Alyth Bowling Club Novice Cup 2010 winner Dawn Arthur MARTIN and runner-up Sean Thomson MCGUINNESS

who graduated with a First Class (Honours) Fine Art Degree from Duncan of Jordanstone on June 24th 2010