Alyth Voice 120th Edition, February 2008 Tel. 01828 633045 Minimum Circulation 1650 Email address: [email protected] Website: www.alythvoice.co.uk
DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS THE Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Alyth, Strathardle and Glenshee in Eastern Perthshire are encouraged to apply. The fund is provided by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), which is building the Drumderg Wind Farm. SSE will contribute £64,000 annually to local initiatives through the fund for 25 years. A further amount linked to the output of the wind farm once it starts generating electricity could take the future total annual contribution up to £100,000. “SSE has a tradition of supporting communities in which we operate. The fund is designed to support initiatives which will strengthen the community and make a genuine difference to the lives of local people,” explained Alan Young, SSE’s Director of Corporate Affairs. “We have appointed grantmaking charity the Scottish Community Foundation to hold and administer the fund. They have a strong track record in this area of work and have awarded over £14 million in grants since 1996.” Constituted community groups, not-for-profit organisations and charities will be able to apply to the Foundation for grants to support a wide range of projects providing public benefit to people living within the areas served by the two Negotiating Bamff Road at Kirk corner - by M. Kay Community Councils of Mount Blair (which covers most of the glens of Strathardle and Glenshee) and Alyth – the two areas bordering the Drumderg site. Applications for grants between £250 and £10,000 can be submitted in advance of four deadlines during 2008: 11th February, 6th May, 28th July and 27th October. Groups wishing to apply for more than £10,000 should contact the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss their project first. Although the Foundation will receive and process applications for grants, it will work closely with an Advisory Panel made up of community councillors and other local representatives from both the Mount Blair and Alyth areas which will make recommendations about the grants to be awarded, based on the applications received. The two Community Councils have agreed to work together jointly with the Foundation to ensure the Fund achieves the maximum possible benefit for both areas. The Chairman of Alyth Community Council, Jim Adam said: “I’m pleased that the Scottish Community Foundation is now in the position to receive applications to the fund, and we look forward to seeing this money being used to support local groups and projects that will enhance our communities.” Further information and application forms are available from the Scottish Community Foundation’s website www.scottishcf.org, or by contacting the Foundation on tel. 0141 225 6670, or email [email protected]. The Foundation held a funding surgery in Kirkmichael and Alyth on 15th Winding through the Den & the first tower built - www.drumdergwindfarm.com January for groups to discuss their projects or seek advice about applying to the Fund. Groups can contact Margaret Phelps on 0141 225 6670 for details and to book a time to speak to a Grants Officer.
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IT hardly seems like a year since drumdergwindfarm.com was first published on the internet. A lot has happened in a year and as events have rolled out literally through the town, and on route to Drumderg itself, the website team have been going the extra mile to ensure that events are captured for historical reference. We have taken an unprecedented amount of photographs and video footage, which we eventually hope to put on display in the Library or some other venue for people to look at, in conjunction with rotating the photographs & video available on the website. We will gladly make available to any interested individuals, free access to the library of photographs and video footage, details of how this can be arranged are on the website. The website team are happy to receive any other video footage or photography which people have taken; we will be happy to credit these individuals accordingly and publish on the website. Steve Tait, Bank Street, Alyth
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3rd Volunteers Party, Town Hall Alyth Community Council 3rd Contemplation for Candlemas Alyth Parish Church Eve. Service 6/13/20/27 Bible Study, Church Lounge Alyth Parish Church 7th Let’s Live, Body, Mind and Soul Alyth Parish Guild - Airlie Street Hall 8th Jazz Concert - Alyth Town Hal Martin Taylor & Alison Burns 9th Cabaret Concert - Town Hall Alyth Musical Society 12th ‘A Famous Canadian from Alyth’ Alyth Literary Society, Ogilvy Rooms 13th P&K Heritage Trust, Kinloch Hall Meigle & District History Society - - - VOICE TEASER - - - 16th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall High School - Malawi Trip What is the origin of the name Balendoch? 23rd Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Congregational Board Answer to last month’s Teaser – The origin of the name Babylon parks? 26th ‘Scotia Centenary Antarctic Ad.’ Alyth Literary Society, Ogilvy Rooms MAR The place called Babylon is mentioned in the Session Records in 1749, 1st Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Kilry WRI and is marked in Panton’s maps of 1772-3 and 1800, and in Ainslie’s of 5/12 Bible Study, Church Lounge Alyth Parish Church 1794. It was a small group of three or four houses round the west, north 8th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Busy Bees (Playgroup) and east sides of a square, with a yard running almost down to the burn, 11th Annual Dinner, Strathmore Golf Alyth Literary Society and stood in what is now the second field from the west (O.S. 609). Bare- 15th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Episcopal ABC Mothers’ Union muir or West Babylon stood higher up to the north-west in O.S. 610; and 16th Spring Concert, Parish Church Alyth Choral Union at the same level, about 100 yards to the east of Baremuir, stood an un- 29th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Bowling Club named cottage whose site is marked by a large tree standing in the dike between the two fields. A little farther east still were one or two more cottages, which may have been included under the name. Handloom MEIGLE AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY weaving was carried on at Babylon for at least part of the year, and there THE next meeting is on Wednesday 13 February 2008 at 7.30 pm in the was a school somewhere in the group. Kinloch Arms Hotel, The Square, Meigle. Steven Timoney from Perth and Kin- Babylon means Gate of God or the Gods, but the connotation here ross Heritage Trust will describe the work of the Trust and the many projects would be derived rather from the estimate of Babylon in the Bible, and now underway. He will also tell us what's happening to the Carpow Logboat would, therefore, be uncomplimentary, though no traditions in regard to from the Tay Estuary which is now undergoing preservation. Refreshments that matter have come down. provided after the meeting. New members and visitors welcome! [Extract from Meikle’s ‘Places and Place-Names Round Alyth’ 1925]
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ALYTH PUPILS SET SIGHTS ON MALAWI PIANO TUITION BLAIRGOWRIE High School has recently started putting a lot more emphasis on encouraging pupils to become AND more active citizens and become more ‘globally aware.’ Over the past few months this has manifested itself as HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION 6th year pupils attending an Inspiring Enquiring Minds (IEM) conference in Glasgow, the formation of a ‘Global Issues’ group, proposed projects at home such as a fair trade tuck shop and other charity events, and organizing An experienced and qualified a sponsored walk raising £1500 to assist with the building of a primary school in Malawi. teacher in both these subjects is The school, called Geisha Primary School in northern Malawi, have subsequently invited some of our 6th year available. pupils over in June 2008 to do some voluntary work experience and sample some of the country’s culture. The Adults as well as children purpose of this proposed work experience and trip to Malawi is to form stronger ties with a school/community in Africa and continue to support the school/community through fundraising at home. Tel: 01575 560 333 Ross Marshall, Community Link Worker, said ‘It would be a great achievement for Blairgowrie High School and a fantastic opportunity for our pupils, if a group could visit Malawi and see first hand, what the money we have raised is being used for and what progress is being made with regards the education and overall welfare of Helen Hally CA th the local Malawian children.’ Ross added ‘Our 6 year pupils would be provided with a once in a lifetime opportu- South Street, nity to work with the children at Geisha Primary School and undertake things like teaching English, building a Burrelton second block of the school, playing sports, art projects and other activities. They will learn new skills and make new friends. They will be challenged and have to work as a team. In a nutshell, the group of 6th year pupil’s will Tel: 01828 670294 have a rewarding experience and go through some personal development while simultaneously helping other people.’ For all your business needs including The pupils have committed to fundraising so the school can support the trip financially. The proposed fund- accounts, taxation, payroll, VAT raising events are varied but include; A sponsored walk / Bag packing and stalls at local supermarkets / A coffee morning, Airlie Street Hall, Alyth, Saturday 16th February / A bingo tea, Alyth Town Hall, Thursday 20th March, at 7pm / 24 hour pool competition / Staff car wash at the High School / A school concert with various David Scott Ltd bands. Five of the 6th year pupils come from Alyth and your support will be very much appreciated. FUNERAL DIRECTORS If you would like to sponsor a pupil or event, or would like further info please contact Ross Marshall 01250 & MONUMENT AGENTS Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans 877929 or email [email protected] 7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 a.m.-11.45 a.m. Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
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3 ALYTH LIBRARY ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Alyth Pet Shop 23 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH 17 Airlie St, Alyth AT their recent Coffee Morning in Airlie FREE ancestry.co.uk access now available at this library! Street Hall, Alyth on Saturday 23 November, Tel: 01828 633555 ARE you interested in your family’s history? Would you like to £811.00 was raised. The Committee and
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SCOUT REPORT by Ron Kirkpatrick PREPARING FOR THE PHANTOM HOBBIES FOLLOWING a session at a recent training course, it was REHEARSALS are in full swing for Alyth 31 AIRLIE STREET brought to light that maybe some of our records were a wee bit Musical Society's 2008 show, 'Phantom of Tel: 01828 632565 the Country Opera’. This American import is spartan or in certain areas conspicuous by their absence. This • Craft Supplies deficiency has been addressed by Norman West and we now a spoof version of the famous Phantom of have a state of the art computerised records which are a vast the Opera but is set in a Country & Western • Wool improvement on my previous endeavours, which was based theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. It is cer- • Models around a collection of old envelopes. Now no system is infalli- tainly not a straight forward show and will be a challenge to the production team and • Toys ble, but it was a shock to the system to see in the last issue of the Voice that we had two scouts of whom we had no record of. performers. But the casting of Ron Valentines Cards, Gifts and Balloons Our two latest recruits had been busy at the Victorian Day Kirkpatrick as an Italian lover should be well worth the ticket money alone! now in stock selling raffle tickets and very successfully too I might add. How- ever I would point out that we have certain standards that have The show has many memorable songs, OPEN: 9 -12.30 1.45 - 4.30 to be maintained and I would remind them that neckerchiefs lots of special effects, a hilarious script and CLOSED All DAY WEDNESDAY should be folded smartly and shirts tucked in. As pointed out at a mystery that has never been solved in real the time Baden Powell wouldn’t be turning in his grave, he life is revealed. would be spinning like a top!! I can reveal their true identities Of course this is all to whet your appetite ALYTH POST OFFICE were Pauline Adamson and Trish Wheatley, our hard working and to entice you along in April. Treasurer and Secretary who were entering into the spirit of the More details of the show along with a full GALLERY occasion along with Cath Jackson (complete with St Trinian’s cast list can be found at Airlie Street hat!). Even with a glimmer of imagination, everyone can picture www.alythmusical.com John White Tel: 01828 632301 the chaos that must ensue at a Beaver Christmas Party. And although a little older, things don’t improve, if you consider the ON DISPLAY POPULAR CHORUSES FROM plight of Leaders, at a similar event for the Cubs. Now, picture if CLASSICAL FAVOURITES Works in oils, watercolours, etchings and you will the occasion when they combine and you will have an sketches. Prices range from £24.95 to £395. REHEARSALS for the Spring Concert are in inclination of the catastrophe that ensued. The only person Come in for a browse and a chat. full swing at Alyth Parish Church on Tuesday who brought some degree of sanity to the occasion was our evenings from 7.30 to 9.30. “special” visitor. Now that really worked a treat and his words GREETINGS CARDS Choir members would welcome more men and actions were closely observed with a degree of reverence New issues of National Geographic, Medici and in both sections of the choir, and are hoping that hitherto had been unobserved to the initiated! So success- Scottish National Trust cards now available. Also that this year’s Spring Concert will attract a wonderful new classic series of event cards, ful was his appearance that it has been muted that as Leaders some new members. ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards we should change our uniform to a bright red tunic, white beard This year sees a departure from strictly and floppy red hat – well if it worked for him it might work for choral music with popular choruses from the us. The Troop completed the centenary celebrations with an many favourite classical operas. These indoor barbeque in the Hut and invited the other Leaders and include ‘Carmen’, ‘Hebrew Slaves Chorus’, our committee. Our supplier had provided us with hot dogs ‘Bridal Chorus’ (Here comes the Bride) and which only need heating and unbeknown to us had also given ‘The Anvil Chorus’ – to name but a few. The us hamburgers which were precooked. This caused a dilemma. very popular young soloists from last year I mean how were we to prepare true Scout hamburgers- Burnt are joining us once again ensuring a pol- on the outside and raw in the middle when they were pre- ished and professional performance. cooked. Rising to the occasion they tried their utmost, but I can Should you wish to become a patron of Market Square, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8AA personally vouch that despite their best endeavours, they were Alyth Choral Union, please contact 01828 Tel.: 01828 632309 delicious – what a treat! The Scouts themselves prepared the Fax: 01828 632609 632036 for further information. More details food and only had assistance from the Leaders when it was of the A.C.U. Spring Concert will be posted Everything for that winter warmth from coal, logs, time to serve. Some even had some hot dogs with their tomato burning peat and kindling in March edition of the Voice, or online sauce. The evening was rounded off with games and campfire; www.alythchoralunion.org.uk Large selection of Fire Guards, Companion Stands a fitting way to end the Centenary. But as was pointed out, we and Coal Scuttles The choir would like to wish supporters are now 101 and so it’s back to “auld claes and porridge”. The and patrons a very happy and prosperous Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm BookFest? We raised £300 and the proceeds are to go to Ma- 2008. Saturday 9am - 5pm lawi and a camp to Lochgoilhead in the summer. THANK YOU Janey MacFarlane 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]
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Beef, Lamb & Venison Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm INTRODUCING ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY PARENT COUNCIL delivered to your door THE introduction of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing, established a new structure and process for a parent representative body for hormones or additives. Properly hung, cut and prepared on the farm. Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour schools. The provisions of this Act required school boards to be replaced with with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste. Parent Councils during the current academic year. The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills Following a number of meetings held prior to the end of 2007 the Alyth Primary that the sheep and cattle graze. School & Nursery Parent Council was formed and the following members were If you are not satisfied, we will replace or refund in full.
confirmed: BEEF PACK £39.50 LAMB PACK £34.50 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince Leg of Lamb approx 1.5kg Council Members – Parents Council Members – School Staff 3x450g Diced Shoulder (3lb) Moray Fraser (Chair) Christopher Roy (Teaching Support) 1kg Topside Rst 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Diced Shoulder Karen Anderson (Vice-Chair) Lisa Sneddon (Teacher P1) 450g Braising Stk 4 Dble loin chops Stuart Clark (Treasurer) Allan Wallace (Deputy Head-teacher) 230g Frying Stk 4 Leg Steaks Irene Allan (Secretary) 450gStk Saus. 4 Noisettes 450g Lorne Saus. 1 Pack Lamb Burgers Alison Bowman Mark Lindsay (Head-teacher) will also attend meetings. 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders) Alec Bruce (quarter pounders) Kathleen Buist BBQ PACK £28.50 Audrey Donaldson 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers Jenni Milne 1 Pack of Venison Burg. 1 Pack of Pork & Apple Eleanor Neilson Burg. Tracy Stewart 1 Pack of Stk Saus.450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus.450g. 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus. 450g Steven Tait 1 kg Rump Stks appx.6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx.4
Venison Pack £32.50 The Parent Council will play an active role in supporting parental involvement in the work and the life of 1 Haunch of Venison 1.5kg(3lbs) Alyth Primary School & Nursery, while also providing opportunities for parents to express their views on their 2 Venison Stks. 230gms (1/2lb) children’s education and learning and also other school related issues. 3x450g Diced Venison. 3x450g Venison. Mince You don’t have to be a member of the Parent Council to get involved. The Parent Council hopes that 450g Venison Saus. 1 pack Venison. Burgers (quarter pounders) parents and members of the local community will actively assist with forthcoming projects and initiatives. Plus free delivery in the local area The Parent Council has already arranged for notice boards to be erected at appropriate locations in the school grounds so parents are kept up to date with activities while also encouraging community We deliver every Friday in the Blairgowrie/Alyth Area. Contact Ann for more information, for a price-list with all involvement. our cuts and produce, or to place an order.. For contact Any suggestions, ideas or views relating to the school are welcome and can be communicated to the details see top.. Parent Council via the school office, telephone (01828) 632462 or e-mail [email protected], ‘Glenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealers’ or by speaking directly to one of the Council members.
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5 BLAIRGOWRIE & DISTRICT NEXT STEPS LIGHT AND SHADE, NIGHT AND DAY A very enjoyable time was had by all at the BADNS Mon- by Paul Ramsay day Group Annual Christmas Dinner and Awards Presen- ON Saturday, 12th January, I stood on the banks tation held at the Belmont Arms Meigle on Thursday, 13th of the Isla on a day of brilliant gold. The tempera- December, when Team Leader Nick Cole handed out ture had dropped to minus six Celsius the night Certificates of Achievements to members of the Group. before and had left a crystalline and glittering 4WD Specialist Collectively during 2007 the Group walked 3,914.7 landscape when the sun rose. A flight of tufted Cars & Light Goods Vehicles km/2,432.5 miles, Climbed 150,531m/493,867 ft or 93.5 duck whirred by, followed a few moments later by Servicing and Repairs miles, which is no mean feat especially bearing in mind a couple of goldeneye. The water level of the Bike & Car MOT Testing that prior to 2004 when the Stride for Life Programme was river was high and the current ran fast. Grey Tyres & Exhausts initiated, group members were classed as unfit and inac- geese rose with a clatter from a field beyond us Bike & Car Oils tive! on the other side of the river. I wondered if any The Monday Group make up the bulk of the Voluntary pheasants we shot would fall into the river and Walk Leaders without whom the Wednesday Stride for Life how they would be retrieved, but arrangements walks could not proceed and also provide the majority of had been made and Alan MacLachlan was ready the resources required to run the Blairgowrie & East with a boat to launch out into the torrent to pick Perthshire Walking Festival. them up. Most of the Walk Leaders have given their time to un- With the New Year comes the season of winter dertake Outdoor First Aid Training, and some of the group bugs – norovirus, colds and influenza. Some are also MIDAS qualified which enables them to drive the mute swans in England have died of avian ‘flu, so minibus. During 2008 the volunteers will not only be given that spectre is raised as well. We, at Bamff, have the opportunity of undertaking refresher training, but Nick not been exempt from this aspect of our spe- GEO’s BAR will also be putting members of the group through their cies’s ecology. One by one my family succumbed & National Navigation Award Scheme Training as maps and to a virus, though not, thankfully, the norovirus (I THISTLE LOUNGE navigation are literally the lifeblood of anyone walking or see from Wikipedia that norovirus is susceptible AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH mountaineering. You need to know where you want to go, to chlorine based disinfectants, but less so to Tel : 632276 Fax: 633939 how to get there and of course how to get back! alcohol or detergents). Email: [email protected] The National Navigational Award Scheme runs through At length I too fell to the bug and withdrew Lounge available for Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. With Gold being equiva- from the world. I am sitting up in bed, typing and meetings lent to the technical level of the Mountain Leader scheme. looking out of the window from time to time and FOOTBALL ‘LIVE’ Full details of the 2008 Walks Schedule for the Monday, gazing at the wintry scene. The background is on Digital & Five Wednesday and Thursday Groups are now available from grey mist. Nearer at hand is a wall of forest of
www.badns.org or www.strathmoreglens.org varying tones of grey. A sharp line distinguishes Walking is a great way to stay healthy and active. the woodland from the pale, bleached gold of the Carpet Care It benefits weight control, blood pressure, choles- field we call Dance Naked. In the grass park terol, helps to maintain healthy bones, muscles and nearest the house moles have been especially Carpet, Upholstery and Leather joints whilst giving you more energy. diligent, burrowing and creating spoilheaps. Cleaned and Protected This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blair- Along the ditch, beavers have randomized the gowrie and District Next Steps walking group, assisted by layout of the riparian strip that Jack White planted Neil Stewart Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership - a partner- in 1993. Across this landscape the snow is driv- Call for a Free Quote: ship approach to promote walking in our area. ing down at about forty-five degrees. It is falling Sue Cole from the east, as predicted, and is falling hard. As 01828 632771 or 01250 875216 Telephone: 01828 640763 I write the ground grows whiter. Light and shade and now a change of scene: the route to grandparenthood is not without its Denwell Driveways difficulties. Thus I found myself at the wheel of Patteren Imprinted Concrete Specialists HAPPY 60TH my car, heading for Ninewells at two o’clock a.m. You may wonder why and so did I. By five o’clock Pattern Imprinted Concrete combines colour BIRTHDAY I was back home in bed, having witnessed black- and texture with the durability associated with birds bickering on the grass by the hospital as we MEG made our way to the main door. The lighting concrete, to create an aesthetic yet highly wear (of the Mini-Market) disturbs them and they confuse day and night. resistant finish. On the way to Dundee, we passed through New- Thanks for all your help tyle, where there seemed to be a new industrial • Driveways, patios, paths etc with distribution development with high security fence and brilliant
• You choose colour and design illumination. Driving back, I paused to see what • Minimal maintenance required with best wishes this new development might be –perhaps a small electronics factory. But no, peering at the shaded • Free Estimates from the side of a sign at the institution’s gate, I read the Voice Team words ‘Angus Council – Newtyle School’. • Other groundworks can be carried out Another evening and the same journey – but on request. this time the long wait in the concourse of Ninewells is rewarded by the birth of a baby. For more information, brochure or any other enquiries please contact: Barry Mclean – Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the following successes in the recent To Voice Editor 07738181237 Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Paul & Louise Ramsay Music examinations:
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Names for the ALYTH SCHOOL 1963/64 Photo Lynne McGowan MBCS [coincidentally mostly the same children as above - see Memory Lane p7 December Voice] Tel: 07854 493805 Back L-R: Stanley Clark, ?, George Legg, Graham Davidson, Stewart Bowden, Francis Bell, Bill Fleming, [email protected] Colin Blair, Graham Clark. Middle L-R: Agnes Kettles, Brenda Clark, ?, Anne Hosie, Shona Adam, Ada Davidson, Carol Orchison, ●●●
Yvonne Livingston. Front L-R: Maureen Easton, ? ,Patricia Shepherd, Elizabeth McNocher, Mr Garrow, Anne Duncan, Janet Brown, Kathleen Gordon, Evelyn Mackenzie.
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7 TAYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE Classic • Mechanical POLICE REPORT • Electrical Retained/Volunteer • Panel Work Mark Stewart C.C.O. Restorations • Ashframe repairs FIREFIGHTERS • Paintwork BEST CONTACT NO: 01738 62 11 41 Pitnacree Street, Alyth Perthshire • Interior Trim Phone: 01828 633293 Angus and Perthshire Area Blair Police Station Tel: 01250 872222 Mobile: 07885 316689 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel: 0800 555 111 Earn £5,000 - £7,000 Fax: 01828 632529 This is an estimate figure and We trust that everyone had a good New Year and have managed to depends on each station (figures stick to those resolutions just a day longer than last year. based on average retained In recent times we have had very few incidents of note to report and earnings for 2006/07) no particular crime trends to make you aware of. However, this is an We are particularly keen to receive opportunity for us to ensure we do not forget the good practices applications from people in Montrose, we have adopted recently. Jaguar XK140 Roadster Brechin, Kirriemuir, Auchterarder, The areas we will still seek to promote over the coming months are Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen ~ Neighbourhood Watch Email : [email protected] Comrie, Dunkeld, Kinross, Blairgowrie, www.classicrestorations.co.uk Alyth, Kinloch Rannoch, Kirkmichael ~ Bogus Traders/cold callers and Glenshee. ~ Crime prevention tips for the house and garden ~ Vehicle security Retained/Volunteer Firefighters are ~ Internet/Identity protection men and women who live and/or work If there is a particular issue you wish to discuss then please contact AIRLIE GARAGE in their local community and are paid us, we can advise if it is a Police matter or direct you to an appropri- to attend training nights, community ate agency or service who can address your needs. ALYTH fire safety events, maintenance peri- Telephone: 01828 633363 ods as well as their attendance at EAST PERTHSHIRE Servicing, Mechanical &, MOT Repairs emergency incidents. Initial training NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Welding & Steam Cleaning and continued development opportuni- THE second revised public meeting of East Perthshire Panel Beating, Spray Painting and ties will be provided. Neighbourhood Watch Association (EPNWA) took place in Coupar Restoration. Tayside Fire and Rescue can re- Angus Town Hall on Tuesday 15th January, and was again well All Jobs Considered ceive calls to assist the public at any attended. Representatives from the neighbourhood watch time of the day or night, 24 hours a day association, along with Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and 365 days a year and relies on the Community Policeman Steve Brown, answered many concerns availability of its retained and volunteer regarding anti-social behaviour in the area, in particular Coupar firefighters in certain areas to respond Angus. Inspector Buckley-Jones advised of increased to these calls. Free Estimates policing activity ongoing in Coupar Angus and stated it is also Tyres at competitive prices We are looking for women and men important that parents take responsibility for their children & Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced who: Live or work within a few min- teenagers, some of whom are involved in much of the Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service utes drive of their County Town Fire anti-social behaviour in the town. A lengthy discussion took place Quality Used Cars For Sale and it was stressed that communication with the police is very Open 9 am ‘til late Station; Are age 18 or over; Have the ability to complete the practical important to assist in solving this current situation. The best contact tests and interviews; Are interested telephone number is 01738 621141 while 999 should still be in helping their community. used in emergencies – please do not hesitate to report anti-social behaviour or any crime in your area. Don’t suffer in silence. For more information contact Com- Attendees at the meeting were able to collect the new I&D Insurance munity Safety Headquarters, Tayside neighbourhood watch newsletter produced in conjunction with the Fire and Rescue, Macalpine Road, young people from the Strathmore Centre for Youth Dialogue Services Dundee, DD3 8SA. Tel: 01382 825295 (SCYD) in Blairgowrie. At every meeting leaflets, brochures, signs or visit www.taysidefire.gov.uk We have secured special rates for and general crime prevention material is available to collect. EPNWA All PH, DD and KY postcodes For an application please write to encompasses 42 active watches (streets or areas which have NHW the Chief Fire Officer, Tayside Fire and members) and there are many benefits of joining or starting up a Extremely competitive premiums for both Rescue, Headquarters, Blackness Household and Private Car scheme in your area, including a discount in your house insurance. Road, Dundee, DD1 5PA or email Don’t sit back and accept problems in your area - contact your com- Quotes provided without obligation. [email protected] munity policeman today and ask about neighbourhood watch. Going on holiday? Closing date for receipt of applications: Let us arrange your travel insurance. Together we can solve crime and anti-social behaviour in your area. 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8 ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION IT is a pretty full issue of the Voice this month, so I have to keep this piece short. First, I hope you Spring 2008 Evening Classes have all had a good Christmas and New Year! * Cakes for all Occasions 2008 is going to be another busy year for the Com- munity Council and for the bodies we associate MONDAYS * Home-made Favours * Catering Service Available with. The Volunteers Party and Citizen of the Year ‘BYTE SIZE’ COMPUTER CLASSES rd * Helium Balloons, Banners etc Awards on Sunday 3 February promises yet Beginners Email again to be the biggest ever. I am sure that has a * Selection of Tiaras Available 4th & 11th February, Fee £10 lot to do with the very well deserved popularity of Beginners Microsoft Word Irene Robertson and Kyle Macintyre, Citizen and 25th February & 3rd March, Fee £10 Contact Victoria on, Young Citizen for 2007. Beginners Internet Explorer 01828 634118 Community Council member and impresario 10th & 17th March, Fee £10 07759 142283 James Taylor has organised a concert in the Town [email protected] Hall for the 8th February which will match the huge Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS success of the show he put on almost a year ago All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm featuring his dad Martin Taylor. This year the Town Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee £25 Hall concert will feature Martin again, who is proba- ~~~ FURNITURE STORE bly the greatest jazz guitarist touring in this country GOLF Perth Street, Blairgowrie at the moment. This time daughter-in-law Alison This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the (Adjoining Shell Garage) Burns will grace the stage alongside him. Alison is complete beginner or improve the technique and Beds: Divans from £69 . Pine Frames £55 . a singer in the Ella Fitzgerald mode. A great combo lower the handicap of the already hooked. you should not miss. Metal Frames £35 Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Then there is a super brass band concert, a Mattresses: Single from £39 . Double from Club. Fee £30. Alyth Primary School, 7-8.30pm concert with a difference, that takes place on the £59. Also 3/4, Kingsize & 6ft 8 classes from 28th January (excl. 18th Feb) 31st May again in the Town Hall. An all-ladies band Wardrobes from £169 . Chest of Drawers who call themselves, irreverently, ‘Boobs and ~~~ from £75 . Bedsides from £39 Brass’. This band from Nottingham are visiting DRU YOGA Suites from £395 . Dining Sets from £99 . Scotland for the first time at our invitation. Since For all ages and abilities. Get in tune with your Sideboards £105 All Waxed Pine at Rock Bottom Prices being formed they have raised hundreds of pounds body through postures, breathing exercises, relaxa- in aid of Breast Cancer Research while wowing tion, and meditation. Bring blanket, a bottle of Tel: 01250 876888 packed enthusiastic audiences on their own terri- water and wear loose clothing. Open Monday to Saturday tory. Tutor Aileen Brown The day after the brass band concert i.e. Sunday Alyth Town Hall, Fee £28/£25 1st June, they will lead the Gala Day Parade and 10 classes from 21st January, 7.30-9pm Award Winning give a short concert in the Gala park before head- ~~~ ing off back south. By the way the Gala Committee Scottish Preserves are working hard to make this year’s Gala a really WEDNESDAYS Made in Blairgowrie. big occasion. ‘BYTE SIZE’ COMPUTER CLASSES I could write more but this is my ration of words Capture the tastes of the Perthshire country- Beginners Email for this month! side with a wonderful selection of Home- 6th & 13th February, Fee £10 made preserves carefully Jim Adam, Chairman Beginners Microsoft Word prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients. 27th February & 5th March, Fee £10 A TRIP TO THE VET Beginners Internet Explorer SO, whit did we do when the twa dugs went 12th & 19th March, Fee £10 Scottish Food and Drink tae the Kirrie vet tae get their teeth braw and Excellence Award 2007
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS shiny? All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm After refusing sedatives (upon querying the www.scottish-preserves.co.uk Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee £25 01250 871186 need - I was told they were for me, not the ~~~ dugs) we went tae Blairgowrie’s splendid GOLF ‘Bookshop’ and then the ‘Dome’ for macaroni This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the The Glenisla Hotel & a bacon bap. complete beginner or improve the technique and Time dragged by, but eventually twa very lower the handicap of the already hooked. 'The Inn in the Glen' quiet dugs were collected and by the next day Kirkton of Glenisla Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf life was glorious again. Club. Fee £30. Alyth Primary School, 7-8.30pm Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and Josi F, Top o’ Toon dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel 8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers Available Tuesday to Sunday THANKS - RHIND if this is suitable to students. Please indicate if you are a Lunch 12pm to 2pm After my recent stay in hospital I Dinner 6pm to 9pm beginner. Golf classes please bring 6/7/8 iron and wear would like to thank everyone for the trainers or flat soled shoes. Bookings now being taken for Christmas and lovely cards, flowers, chocolates and ~~~ New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from such kind wishes. It certainly makes Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth P.O. & many local £15.95 shops. Completed forms inc. payment should be returned ASAP Booking Essential a big difference to know that so many as numbers are limited in some classes. Further information people are thinking of you! Anne Tel No 01575 582223 available from Pam Drysdale on Tel: 01250 873641 www.glenisla-hotel.com
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND & FIFE For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press. To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP; or e-mail him at [email protected]
9 A WEEL-KENT FACE AUSTRALIA by Dan Dewar, 13 Commercial Street 10 January 2008 Email: [email protected] This certain lad kin drive ye mad! DEAR Alyth Voice, he kens juist what tae say; CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS I can remember my time in Alyth at New Year. I tae his delight he’ll watch ye bite mind going to Airlie Mount and having a drink with New Range of Gluten Free Products Available as face and air turn blae! my friends then going to the town hall where Jimmy 14 AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH He fairly gets yer dander up Shand was playing. At about 11.45pm, Jimmy would TEL: 01828 632426 whin he sets oot tae bug – stop the dance, and say ”go home and see New www.cakesbysally.co.uk a maister stirrer-upper, like Year in with your family and then come back and we a forky ben yer lug! will still be going“ and some of us got back, but a lot of us would visit friends, and pass the night first- JIM MORRICE No matter whom he’ll chance tae meet, footing…well what else would you do on a cold win-
no matter where he goes, ter’s night in Alyth on the first of January in 1946 to Saxophone, Flute and he’ll aggravate ye sairly, like 1950?! When I left Alyth to come to Australia, on the a slater up yer nose! Clarinet Tuition first Jan you can have a temperature around 36°C at Ah’m shair he’ll no get intae Hell – midnight! No snow and lots of dust, and no eight- Tel:01828 633 137 in fact, ah’m gemme tae swear-it! some reels or strip the willows, just ‘Gooday Mate, how ye goin?’ He’d hae sic stories fur tae tell Auld Clootie couldna bear it! Alyth is still very vivid in my mind. I remember Beginners Welcome! being at home and a knock on the door. I opened the Yet, whin he gets yer hackles up, door and Drew Macdonald was there with a steplad- it’s aye quite plain tae see: der over his shoulder, saying ‘they told me the drinks RENDEZVOUS the cheeky smile upon ‘is face, were ON THE HOUSE’, and with that he was so full the twinkle in ‘is ee. that he just fell flat on his back in the snow. The **HAIRDRESSER** He’s really got a hert o’ Gold, imprint was there in front of 15 Alexandra street for 59 Airlie Street, Alyth. or so his Guid Wife says – two days, that is how cold it was! But we had lots of Tel: 632097 that lass deserves a Gowden Gong days in Alyth when we had fun…I mind the old fellow an’ heaps an’ heaps o’ praise! at the picture show who used to threaten us ‘one toot Open Tues - Sat and you’re oot’, the reply by all was ‘toot toot toot yer Past Stalwart o’ the Boolin’ Club, oot’!! Gift Vouchers Available Last Provost o’ the toon, Them were the days, Hedley Hindmarsh mak’s shair the auld fowk get thir grub, ROBERTSON’S DAIRY Church Elders keeps in tune. 2ND ALYTH BROWNIES BALKEERIE Noo, when in Heaven he does appear, THANKS BY GLAMIS FORFAR still throwin’ aboot ‘is wecht, Tel/fax 01307 840431 On behalf of the guests at the 2nd Alyth Brownie’s he’ll mak the Lord tear-oot ‘is hair; Suppliers of milk, cheese, butter, cream, Christmas Tea Party on 18th December 2007, eggs, yoghurts, rolls, & many other dairy an’ gar the Angels fecht! I would like to thank all of the talented brownies who products to Private Houses, Hotels, But he’ll still find a worthwhile niche, entertained us with ‘Twas the Night Before Christ- Restaurant, schools, Nursing Homes, etc. in mas’, which we all enjoyed very much - well done! Alyth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Burrelton, an’ loads o’ things tae dae; Woodside, Meigle, Newtyle and he’ll organize some enterprise – Many thanks to Sheena Fotheringham and all the Auchterhouse he’ll never cheenge! I pray. Brownie leaders/helpers who do so much to ensure this Brownie tradition continues each year. And if, some day, tae Heaven I gae, The event is much appreciated by all who attend COLIN & CATHY FORD and from God’s Grace don’t fall; Number 5 Toutie Street, Alyth and we thank you very much. ah’d luv tae see that twinklin’ ee Irene Robertson CHIROPODY and smile o’ Bobby Ball! SUGARING, FACIALS EYELASH/BROW TINTING PEDICURE, MANICURE ST. VALENTINES DAY WINDOW COMPETITION by CREATIVE NAILS ALYTH & District Business Association is once more sponsoring the St. Valentines Day Window Dressing **Late Nights Tues. & Thurs.** Competition. It is hoped that all businesses in the town will enter. The displays over the previous nine years BUSINESS AS USUAL have been a wonder for all to view and I am sure this year will also be the same. St. Valentine is the patron Tel:01828 632297 saint of love” and the way that the window displays in past years have expressed this has been staggering, with teddy bears holding hands, lovers on swings, lovers in cars. Couples holding hands, hearts, roses, Cupid with his bow and arrow, etc. What will appear this year? We will all just have to wait and see! ALYTH COUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY Irene Robertson and Kyle McIntyre, Alyth’s Citizen & Young Citizen of the Year have been asked to judge the competition on Thursday 14th February. The St. Valentine’s Window Competition Shield will be pre- 07732919281 sented to the winner along with framed certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Michael Kay, Chairman
Informal photographs taken of your family, pets or house All taken in the comfort of your home, Driving DENNIS MELLOY garden or venue of your choosing. Made Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
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BLARGOWRIE COTTAGE HOSPITAL Moorooka, Queensland, AUSTRALIA THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Email: [email protected] We wish to thank everyone who nominated us as Young wish to thank Dorothy Suttie, Jackie Macintyre and 3/12/07 Citizen and Citizen of the Year 2007. Your support is very Margaret from Meg’s Mini-Market for donation of DEAR Editor, much appreciated and we will endeavour to continue our hamper which raised £70. I am trying to trace my family tree and voluntary work throughout the town wherever necessary. as they once lived in Alyth in the late Thanks also to Alyth Community Council, to Alyth Christmas THANK YOU 1700s and early 1800s, I was wondering if Lights and to Alyth & District Business Association for the Colin and Cathy Ford wish to express their thanks you could put a small item in the Alyth invitation to switch on Alyth’s Christmas Lights and judge the for all the kind enquiries for Colin, during the past Voice to see if any of their descendants Christmas Window competition. Special thanks to everyone year and for all the good wishes on our return to still live in the area. This is a brief sum- for their good wishes and messages of congratulations which residency in Alyth. mary of what I have:- have been overwhelming. Thank you all so very much. John Wilkie married Grace Kennedy 1st Kyle Macintyre and Irene Robertson THANKS September 1793. They lived in Alyth where all their children were born. Their We would like to thank Stewart Robb, his friend CAN ANYONE HELP? children were Helen Wilkie (born 1794), (unknown), and Derek McKenzie who came to I have a grand-daughter down South, who may only be Jean Wilkie (born 1794), Janet Wilkie Dave’s assistance when he fell in Airlie Street on visiting once a year, and I have looked everywhere for a 2nd- (born 1803), married Henry Ogg, died Thursday 13th December. Also Andy White, Maureen hand forward facing car seat, which one cannot get! Arbroath 1873, John Wilkie (born 1806). Gilchrist and to Elaine Mitchell who took us to the Has anyone got one they no longer need? Am willing to buy Thanking you, Denise Brennan Health Centre. Many thanks to Zally Robertson who or rent. "Madam" is nearly 2, and I expect she will next be up attended to us on our return home in the absence of 74 Delonix Circle, Woodvale, Perth here in the summer. Need I say in a safe condition? our daughter. It was greatly appreciated. Western Australia 6026 Thank you Susan Dawson, 01828 633239 Dave & Gladys Clark Tel: 08 94096028 30/12/07 ALYTH KNITTING FOR CHARITY CORNER
THANK YOU Email: [email protected] MY! Now Christmas feels like last year! And now we are well The Staff of Davidson’s Chemist would like to thank into 2008! I often feel when I hear of folks living in Florida, for their customers for cards and gifts received over the DEAR Editor, example, with wall to wall sunshine, that they miss out on our festive period which were greatly appreciated. I have just rediscovered the website for lovely cosy winter evenings, when we can shut the curtains, Wishing everyone all the best for the New Year. the Alyth Voice after a few years of shut out the winter winds, rain and snow, and enjoy our hob- absence and would like to thank you for bies. THANK YOU posting on-line the copies of the I cannot begin to say how overwhelmed I have been to the On behalf of The Guide Dogs for the Blind and newspaper. It has been great to read response, and friendship that this corner has started. Thank myself, we would like to take this opportunity to about the comings and goings of my old you, one and all. I have been offered a machine (several, in thank Alyth Parish Church, Alyth Post Office, Alyth home town. It has enabled me to see fact!) to use up the cone wool I have been given, but am yet Primary School, Strathmore Computer Services in photographs of my nephews’ children as to learn! And put into practice! Watch this space! Ninewells Blairgowrie, friends, neighbours and family, for the they have grown up over the years. We neo-natal unit will be delighted with some of the very small support over the years for collecting stamps were last in Alyth in 2004 with my eldest hats/mitts and tops, so ‘very small’ is great! I am in the proc- (unfortunately we are no longer collecting stamps brother Christie Fraser who has since ess of finding means of transporting goods to charity bases because they are not profitable any more). passed away. for shipment to Africa for the bulk of our work. BUT we are still collecting old mobile phones I would like to pass on best wishes for A thought… it has been suggested that we have a get and old, or foreign, coins the New Year to Dale and Moray Fraser together once in a while. This can be of a planning/working/ which can be left at Costcutters for myself to collect. and families, Gladys and Murray social nature, and I am happy to host, or start hosting, if we Yours, Dot Appleby & puppy Craigie Pennycook, Mary McKenzie and Margaret want to share this thought. We can knit, or sew together Ferguson. If Jack Ogilvie has an email squares for the blankets, this needs a great deal of THANK YOU address, he can contact me at the above thought/fun, planning colours etc, edge the finished results, MANY thanks to everyone at Alyth Primary for all the email address if he likes. pack up finished goods, whatever, but best of all meet for a Christmas Cards and presents we received at Keep up the good work in 2008 and I natter. A Friday or Saturday afternoon would probably suit me Christmas-time. “THANKS EVERYONE!” look forward to reading future issues of the best, but am very adaptable. We would like to wish you all the very best in 2008. Alyth Voice. Not knowing when you will be reading this, maybe 7th 8th Lollipop Ladies Ivor (Jock) Fraser March as a possible? If you are interested, please ring me up, or e-mail me, so I can get feed back, and confirm to those ROSE BEDS THANK YOU interested. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone The Coffee Morning in aid of the Alyth Once again, thank you, and to Meg and Muriel for acting as who responded to my request for information about branch of Alzheimers (Scotland) on go-betweens and dumping ground! I have lots of wool if any- the rose beds alongside Alyth burn. The response Saturday 19th January was the first of the one needs more. was excellent and I am really grateful to you all for year and very well attended. It was part of Susan Dawson 01828 633239 [email protected] taking the time to phone me, etc. From what I can the fund raising effort that Sally Atkinson of gather it was a Mr. Kidd who had a shop in Commer- Kilry is doing (the Inuit Challenge with dog 1947 SNOWBOUND TRAIN PHOTO cial St., whose wife eventually became an invalid. sleds in Greenland in February - see arti- [see December 07 Voice] She took to sitting at a window of the premises cle in last month's Alyth Voice). Many IN reply to the train stuck in the snow at Auchterhouse 1947, I which overlooked the burn, and he had the roses many thanks to all who attended and gave was living about 400 yards from there at Hosie Park. The planted for her to look on to. I know very many peo- so generously. A special thanks to the men at the front of the train were the late Watt Miller, and the ple apart from ourselves have wondered if anything wonderful team of ladies (and gentleman) late Mike Catigan from Hosie Park. The one at the side of the could be done to “refresh” that area, although most who worked so hard to make the train was my late husband Dave Newton, 22 years old at that of the roses look rather past their best. The possibil- morning run so smoothly. Over £500 was time. The men from Newtyle Quarry and farm workers, also ity of having something done to enhance it, I believe, raised, the exact sum has not yet been railway workers from Dundee came for the big dig out. But is favourable. If anyone has any comments which finalised as there are some donations from anyone with a shovel was welcome! Three engines moving might prove helpful on the subject, I would be most people who were not at the coffee morning high speed crashed through the last 50yards barrier of snow, grateful if, they could once more, get in touch with but have promised donate. All the money so the train got moving on Saturday morning being stuck me. Marguerite McKenzie, Chairperson, raised will go to the Alyth branch of since Wednesday. Alyth in Bloom Tel: 01828 632749 Alzheimers (Scotland). Happy memories! Nan Newton, Sidlaw Crescent, Alyth
11 CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION by Michael Kay, ADBA Chairman THE Christmas Window Competition, which is sponsored by Alyth & District ALL TRADES SERVICE Business Association, was a fantastic display for Christmas 2007 with windows Renovations • New Builds • in, it would seem, every business in Extensions • Decking • Patios Alyth.
Tiling • Painting • Plumbing • The displays were in so many various forms, Austrian village scene, Christmas Electrical Teddy Bears, snowbound villages, Snow- men, Angels, Penguins, Santas doing NO JOB TOO SMALL various things, Chipmunks’ Christmas
For a free estimate call us NOW on Party, Penguins getting covered in snow, Nativity Scene and mice having fantastic 01828 634140 outdoor activities, Christmas trees of so many kinds, heights and colours impossi- ZAP TOOLS WINNER ble to describe here. TOOL HIRE The judges Miss Irene Robertson, Alyth’s Citizen 89 Airlie Street, Alyth of the Year and Mr Kyle Macintyre, Alyth’s All kinds of gardening, building, Young Citizen of the Year had the seemingly decorating & cleaning equipment impossible task of deciding the winners. They FOR HIRE & SALE were overwhelmed by the effort which had gone into the displays, particularly those which were Tel: 01828 634174 hand-made. After endless visits to each window, Mob: 07895 053838 the judges decided to award the following:
WINNER The Property Shop, A. & R. Robertson & Black,
11 Airlie Street, Alyth All joinery work undertaken Christmas Window Competition Shield
For more information contact 2nd Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069 2nd Place Athole Bakery, 27 Airlie Street, Alyth. 3rd Place SALE OF ALYTH SCENES Alyth Library, 23 Airlie Street, Alyth
POSTCARDS, CARDS & CALENDARS All the above received framed certifi- at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD cates. Thanks must be expressed to all and also at businesses for their fantastic windows, THE POST OFFICE which must be the best in Perthshire if where Bus Pass, Passport & ID photos will not Scotland, and brought such festive be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am cheer to Alyth and to all. Thanks must (unless otherwise stated) also be expressed to Irene and Kyle for ------their time and effort spent on judging this I can also simulate your photos into Oil and event. Thanks must also be included to Watercolour Prints using Computer Software the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee ------and all their helpers for the fantastic A percentage from the sale of the cards & 3rd Christmas light display in Alyth. Well calendars will go to Wisecraft, the mental done to all who were involved. health craft project in Blairgowrie. ------GEORGE W. RENNIE TEL: 01828 633961 2 St. Malcolm’s Wynd E-mail: [email protected] Kirriemuir
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13 ALYTH CLIMATE ACTION TOWN UPDATE LOADS of great ideas came out of the very successful community brainstorm event we held in November. Lands of Loyal Hotel These ranged from having a carbon neutral day in the school, and local businesses displaying stickers, to fun Loyal Road, Alyth PH11 8JQ activities such as a ceilidh or a torchlit samba procession, to help raise energy saving awareness. For the full
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Alyth Amateurs F.C. Christmas raffle was drawn on Saturday 22nd December in Atholl Bakery. The sum of £650 was raised towards club funds. Many thanks, to Atholl Bakery and
their staff, for use of the shop. Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving The top 3 prizes winners were: freshly made pizzas and pastas Also available : • steaks, chicken and fish dishes st 1 Prize ‐ £100.00 Tesco Voucher • veggie options – Deborah Breen • gluten free pizzas and pastas (donated by Arnold White, All dishes available to take away! Joiner & Contractor) *** MONDAY 4TH FEB - GIRLS NIGHT OUT *** 2nd Prize ‐ £50.00 Tesco Voucher Wine, pizza & salad buffet, craft and massage – Rhona Murdoch demos, raffle - all for £9 per ticket!! (donated by Murray Pennycook, Plumbing & Heating) To make a booking, or order a take- Committee members at raffle draw 3rd Prize ‐ £25.00 Tesco Voucher – away, call Helen on 07871221599 Glenda Badzmirowski (donated by Billy Bruce, Painter & Decorator) “Number 62” Special thanks to everyone who donated A little Christian Bookshop on the High Street, NEW STRIPS FOR TEAM Blairgowrie. A great selection of Books, Bibles, Sandy Murdoch (centre) Cards, Teaching resources for children, of Zak’s Taxis, Alyth Gospel CD music presented new football strips to Pop in and Browse ------Jason Donaldson (left) Open Monday to Friday of 10:15 to 12:30 - 2:00 to 4:30 Alyth Amateurs Football Team, Closed all day Thursday and at 12:30 Saturday Also present was Angus Fleming from the Email: [email protected] Amateurs’ committee. Telephone:01250 873509
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LET US HASTE TO KELVINGROVE by Louise Ramsay 73-75 Airlie St. EARLY in September, as you may already know, your own nature column writer and editor was nominated for Alyth the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Environment Award 2007. As he won’t be telling you about this himself I thought Alyth Voice readers might like to hear about the prizegiving in early December from the wife’s perspective. For me it was something of a long day. I had risen at five to drive to Mill of Fyal from where Charles Dobb LICENSED GROCER drove me and Alison Bowman to Dundee to catch a train to Newcastle. We were going to a conference on carbon reduction communities so that we could pick up some new ideas to bring back to Alyth. It was an interesting day. • DVD Hire • Lotto Outlet • Shoe Repair • Mark Lynas, the climate change writer addressed us in the morning with an overview of the current state of cli- • Irvine’s Butcher Meat • Photocopier • mate change science, which was predictably alarming. We heard about Ashton Hayes, in England, a village in • Mobile Top-up • Laundry • which people have become so involved with carbon reduction that some of them even display their carbon foot- prints on their front windows. Another talk was about the practicalities of carbon reduction: new kinds of insula- FREE HOME DELIVERY! tion and various approaches to space heating and examples of where they have been installed in village halls OPEN: 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat and such. 8am - 8pm Sunday I attended a couple of workshops – one on motivating communities and one on liaising with the Local Council. Then, stuffing pamphlets into my bag I rushed off early to the station and jumped on a train back to Edinburgh. Tel No: 01828 632306 My plan was to go through to Glasgow on the train, changing on the way into my evening clothes for the glamor- ous dinner we had been promised at the Kelvingrove Museum. It seemed a little daunting – trying to do some- thing about my hair, makeup and jewellery in the train lavatory and then traipse down the platform in my evening shoes. I spoke to Paul on his mobile phone just after I had got on the train in Newcastle and realised that I was PEEL FARM going to pass through Edinburgh not long after he had arrived there by car. He agreed to pick me up at Waverley LINTRATHEN and drive me through. Pushing my luck I asked if there would be time for me to just nip into our children’s flat and wash my hair very quickly and change. He agreed. He subsequently regretted this. When we finally got into the Tel: 01575 560718 car to leave Edinburgh the rush hour was at its peak (6pm) and we were stationary for ages, first on George Street and later on Lothian Road. It was one of those situations when you know that the only thing to say is noth- ******** ing. Anything I might have said would have made matters worse. We were going to be late, and it was all my Courtyard and Coffee Shop fault. Open Weekends Only from 2nd Feb. We did finally get out of Edinburgh and sped along the motorway. Paul’s much despised Sat Nav (which I have 10.00am - 4.30pm now almost given up insulting, it has saved the day so often) got us to Kelvingrove only 20 minutes late. We were directed up to the gallery where unusual whisky cocktails were thrust into our hands. I walked up to ********** the first person I saw and introduced myself. She turned out to be the mother of Andy and Jamie Murray. That was quite exciting. Things were looking up, and Paul was beginning to thaw. I thought perhaps the divorce was Will re-open 7 days from off. 21st March The dinner itself was held in the main en- trance hall of the gallery, a vast, and magnifi- Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic cently Victorian space with the added interest Working towards a healthier community of glass cases of stuffed animals on the way to the loo. The tables had been dressed up in Do you Suffer Discomfort from: Glenfiddich colours (black and gold). We were • Callus or Corns seated at the front and things looked promising. There was wine on the table and cutlery, so it • Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot seemed likely that dinner was on its way. But • Verrucas or In-growing Toenails that was where I was wrong. The next bit of the Treatment in the comfort of your evening was the award ceremony itself. As it was being televised they had rightly decided own home not to confront us with food during the filming. For all your footcare requirements Television cameras like robotic reptiles contact Madeleine on: crouched behind the tables. Alex Salmond was Printed in ‘The at the next table on one side. On another we Scotsman’ 01250 872005 discovered the family of Ewan MacGregor. Just 01/12/07 Mobile 07904 382840 in front of us was the stage with shiny silver steps. Kirsty Wark, in the highest heels I had ever seen, presided and a different person presented the award to each winner – someone from the relevant ]AVAgt|ÄÉÜ|Çz field. There were some amusing moments. One of the best bits was the man with a mop who came out between MENSWEAR & WOMENSWEAR presentations and polished up the shiny steps again to make them immaculate for the next shoot. He was given a GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE cheer and a bottle of wine, or possibly whisky at the end. We had been warmed up a bit at the beginning and also clapped too enthusiastically at some point so one of the awards had to be re-shot because they were short on CURTAIN MAKING / SHORTENING time. (It wasn’t a live recording – the programme went out the following evening). The award presenters read out (Customer to provide own Fabric & Trim) the names of the four nominees for each category, short films were shown describing their achievements and then the presenter opened an envelope and revealed the winner. The other categories were literature, art, music, ~ Collection & Delivery Service ~ entrepreneurship, sport and food. The environment was quite far down the list and Paul and I were getting more Contact: Mr Joe Chalmers and more nervous. The other environmentalists seemed so deserving of the award. The chances of Paul winning ~ ALYTH ~ did not seem very great. The winners of the other awards were mostly very well known. We both decided it was a Tel: 01828 634241 most amusing experience to be there and that was quite enough. Finally the environment’s turn came. Vanessa Collingridge, a very attractive, heavily pregnant, youngish woman, whom I subsequently discovered is a rather well known journalist and broadcaster, got up to present the dâtÄ|àç Y|Ç|á{BXyy|v|xÇà fxÜä|vx BVÉÅÑxà|à|äx cÜ|vxá award. The usual routine, the names, the films and the envelope. “And the winner is Paul Ramsay!” Paul leapt to his feet in delight and on to the stage and embraced both Vanessa and Kirsty warmly and made a very elegant GRANGEMOUNT little speech in praise of Glenfiddich whisky (with a bit in Gaelic) – they cut that bit later - and then (quite rightly) in praise of me and our children for our support. He should really have thanked his beavers – but you can’t say CATTERY Aberbothrie, Alyth everything. It was really a complete surprise and a wonderful moment. Paul went off to get photographed and SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR interviewed and then we rang up our children. INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS They did finally feed us. Paul missed his starter while he was away being a media darling. Later Alex Salmond Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore put his arm round him and a group of young people congratulated him on his stage presence. They reckoned he PERSONAL ATTENTION had been the best. I had to agree of course. FROM THE OWNERS One thing I did find out, and this came from his mother, was that Ewan MacGregor was conceived in Alyth. There DENNIS & LIBBY MELLOY must be genius in the water. Tel: 01828 632284
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18 BACKWATER DAM IN the October 07 Voice, a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwa- ter Dam, submitted by Tom Dymock. DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned eight photos relating to the construction of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in
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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 LUNAN’S NEWSAGENTS afterwards on 1st October 2006, have been compiled Parish into an album. This album can now be viewed in SHOP ASSISTANT REQUIRED ALYTH LIBRARY Church
6 HOURS PER WEEK WED 6am -9am Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service) THURS 6am - 9am ALYTH TOWN HALL Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Also holiday cover Choir Practice Fridays 7pm Friday 8th February ~~~ Call 632330 Sunday 3rd February Martin Taylor & Alison Burns Evening Service 6pm Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Two of the UK’s top Jazz artists, who between them Contemplation for Candlemas ~~~ Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm have performed with Jamie Cullum, Bill Wyman, Bryn Terfel and Michael Marra. Wednesdays 6 Feb-12 Mar February 7th, 14th, 21st*, 28th* Doors open 7pm Bible Study All in Airlie Street Hall 7pm Church Lounge Tickets £12 (inc. interval drink) “Were you there when they crucified my March 6th, Town Hall Lunan’s, Alyth Pet Shop Lord” looking at key characters in the March 13th** Airlie Street Hall Or online www.tickets-scotland.com (* live music with Muriel & Jim Boal) Easter story. Everyone is welcome—you do not need to be a (** live music with Eric Davidson) ~~~ member of the church to come along. Call Anne on (01828) 632971 or Moira on 632770 Saturday 9th February ~~~ Saturday 23rd February Congregational Board ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Alyth Musical Society Coffee Morning Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial Street - 7.30pm Cabaret Concert 10am ~~~ Doors open at 7pm Airlie Street Hall 12th February, 2008 AGM followed by Donations to the usual stalls will be Professor John M. Mackenzie Tickets £5 (inc. Cheese & Wine) very much appreciated ‘William Lyon Mackenzie, ~ songs from 60 years of shows ~~~ A Famous Canadian from Alyth’ - Illustrated ~ plenty chance for a sing-along! ~~~ GUILD 26th February, 2008 ~ memorabilia on show Thursday 7th February A.M.S. thank you for your continued support. Joy Ingram 2pm, Airlie Street Hall ‘The Scotia Centenary Antarctic Adventure’ - Illustrated ~~~ Let's Live, Body, Mind and Soul ~~~ 11th March, 2008 INTERESTED IN WALKING? Annual Dinner with Guests, www.alythparishchurch.org.uk The Earl and Countess of Airlie, Would like some company? Not confident in Strathmore Golf Centre finding your way about? Would be interested in joining an Alyth Walking Group? FOR SALE Leave message for PHILIPS TRAVEL RAZOR Alyth Badminton Club Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or is a small group of people who like a bit of unwanted gift - £5 exercise during the long winter evenings. e-mail [email protected] Interested in playing? Then why not come along? LARDER FRIDGE (130 litres) Airlie Street Hall Are you over 17 and under 60? Excellent condition only 3 years old We meet every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm. £35 Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard PLEASE GIVE BLOOD welcome - come and give it a try PIONEER HI-FI SYSTEM DECK The Scottish National Blood Transfusion MUSIC CENTRE ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Service will be back in Alyth Town Hall on Not in working order, needs attention (suit handyman/enthusiast) - hence £35 200 CLUB MONDAY 28th APRIL
December Draw 5pm - 8pm Tel: 01828 632510 £50 - No. 80 - Mr C. Rhind “The SNBTS must collect 1,000 donations of blood £30 - No.168 - Mr D. McKenzie every single day in Scotland to meet patient needs” Visitors always welcome. £20 - No. 91 - Mrs S. Warner www.scotblood.co.uk SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE January Draw BIBLE HOUR £50 - No. 40 - Mr M. Kay Please come to our at £30 - No. 8 - Mrs A. Robertson COFFEE MORNING 6pm to 7pm £20 - No. 47 - Mrs O. Taylor in SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Kirk Wynd Airlie Street Hall, 10am-12noon Evangelical Church WANTED in support of a trip to Malawi in June by Sixth Year Blairgowrie High School pupils (5 of whom are from Alyth) Blairgowrie
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