Kinross Newsletter Founded in 1977 by Mrs Nan Walker, MBE Issue No 364 June 2009 www.kinrossnewsletter.org ISSN 1757-4781 DEADLINE CONTENTS for the July Issue From the Editor ............................................................2 2.00 pm, Monday Letters ..........................................................................2 15 June 2009 News and Articles .........................................................3 for publication on Police Box..................................................................10 Saturday 27 June 2009 Community Councils...................................................11 Memory Lane..............................................................21 Club & Community Group News .................................22 Contributions for inclusion in the Sport ..........................................................................32 Newsletter News from the Rurals..................................................36 The Newsletter welcomes items from clubs, Out & About...............................................................37 community organisations and individuals for Gardens Open..............................................................39 publication. This is free of charge (we only Congratulations and Thanks.........................................40 charge for commercial advertising - see Church Information, Obituaries....................................41 below right). All items may be subject to editing. Please also see our Letters Policy on Playgroups & Nurseries...............................................43 page 2. Notices.......................................................................44 Submit your item (except adverts) in one o f Day Centre & Chemists................................................47 the following ways: Diary..........................................................................48 Email : [email protected] Post : Eileen Thomas Front cover: Reid Memorial School, Stirling Road, Milnathort. 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Ross McConnell 3 High Street The Newsletter reserves the right to refuse or amend any Kinross KY13 8AW...................... 865885 advertisement or submission and accepts no liability for any [email protected] omission or inaccuracy. Editor Eileen Thomas Typesetting and Layout Tony Dyson Word Processing Julia Fulton Advertising Ann Harley Treasurer Ross McConnell Distribution Craig Williams Subscriptions Ann Harley 2 Letters Editorial Tracing family members 10.05.09 Another plea about submissions this month! Last month we We were interested in the article in the April edition asked groups to keep their entries down a bit in size – we concerning James Beveridge and Margaret Horn. My great- get so many items each month now, that it is getting harder grandparents lived in Hill Street, Milnathort from the 1870s to manage all the material in a reasonable time-frame. till my great-grandmother’s death in 1903. My great- Thanks to those who tried to be briefer. grandfather James Bonnar was a postman in Milnathort This month, we also want to ask you to check your until his death on his rounds in 1893. His wife continued to submissions carefully before sending them in, particularly live in Hill Street until her death in 1903. Their eldest son with regard to dates . For the May issue, a remarkable James was a postman in Kinross for many years; he died number of submissions contained “ impossible” dates, following a road traffic accident near Kinross in September where the day of the week mentioned could not match the 1937. Their eldest daughter Helen Elizabeth was a school date given, and we had a few this month as well. We try to teacher in Kinross for many years. She died in1961 a few pick up on most of these, and correct them when we can years after retirement. She lived in Montgomery Street. (though we don’t always know whether to go with the day I would be very grateful for any information or photographs or the date) but some slip through and can cause confusion. regarding this family and I will be pleased to refund any So please, please, check your submission carefully and expenses. Thank you. compare any dates you mention with a calendar. Mr John Jackson Finally – and again this is for contributors (and again about 19 Monckton Way, Dunholme, Lincoln, LN2 3QL dates!) – the deadline for the July issue will seem really Tel: 01673 863260 early. It still follows our usual formula of the third Monday of the preceding month, but it falls as early as it can, on the 15th of the month, i.e. 15 June. A special welcome to anyone attending the former pupil homecoming in Milnathort – hope you enjoy this issue of the Newsletter! Letters Policy We reserve the right not to publish any letter. Letters will not be published unless the sender’s name and address are supplied and they are prepared to have them published along with their letter. Please note that the Newsletter does not necessarily agree with any of the views expressed on these pages. Abbreviations Used Tracing ancestors in Milnathort - can anyone help Mr Jackson? Photo shows Victoria Avenue w hen it was known as Hill Street P&KC = Perth & Kinross Council courtesy of Kinross-shire Historical Society CC = Community Council Cllr = Councillor HOLIDAY APARTMENT TO LET IN CYPRUS CCllr = Community Councillor Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, about 2 km from Paphos Harbour, and only 900m from the sea. REGISTERED FARRIER One bedroom with fabulous 4-poster bed. Second bedroom with 2 single beds. Colin Gourdie Dip.WCF Fully air-conditioned, and furnished to a high standard. 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However, the CC Chairman, Dave brickwork is on programme for completion in May, whilst Cuthbert, is disappointed at the level of response from windows, glazed doors and curtain walling are progressing P&KC so far. Mr Cuthbert wrote to Bernadette Malone on well. 30 March 2009, saying: Externally, render is being applied to the completed coat “ Kinross Community Council distributed a questionnaire to over much of the building. Internally, first fix mechanical all the residents of Kinross-shire. and electrical work is progressing well. Plasterwork has “There were 324 responses to this questionnaire and I have now started to teaching wings whilst metal stud walls are enclosed the results herewith, along with a background proceeding. Under-floor heating and screed is progressing report. in the first floor and ground floor teaching wings. All “ Kinross is approaching a cross roads in its development second-floor teaching wings are complete. Externally, and local people have expressed concerns to the Community landscaping is underway with the front entrance works