Alyth Voice www.alythvoice.co.uk 179th Edition, May 2013 1725 copies

HOLY WEEK IN ALYTH

On Palm Sunday at 11am a Palm Sunday Procession took place . It started at the Airlie Street Hall where everyone was welcomed by the minister then a hymn was sung. From there the procession gathered at the square for the Palm Sunday Story Bible Reading. The next stop was beside the burn on the Bamff Road where another hymn was sung. The last leg of the procession took the adults into the church. The children entered the church during the first hymn waving their palm branches. These they gave to the minister who in turn gave them a palm cross.At the close of worship everyone in church received a palm cross from the Primary children. The Primary collected Easter Eggs that day to give to children in hospital and the residents in Belmont .Due to the generosity of the congregation over 80 eggs were collected. Needless to say they brought lots of happiness to the recipients.

Procession up to church . With the ponies is Sir Primary Sunday School children with Rev Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn and Fiona Watson Mrs. Morag Thomson Mike Erskine and Elasaidh Mollison (The donkeys expected from the animal sanctu- receives a palm cross from ary were snowed in so there were ponies twins Abbie and Sophie instead!) Maxtone

Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday, many valiant souls walked up Alyth Hill for the morning service.

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2nd Alyth Brownies Alyth Bowling Club February and March has been busy for the girls as they have been working on and have now gained their Cooks Badge and Healthy Fun was had by all at the opening of the bowling green on Saturday Hearts Badge. 6th April. Pictured is some of the Brownies enjoying a healthy snack that helped them to gain both badges. Sheena Fotheringham, Secretary Sheena Fotheringham, Guider - 2nd Alyth Brownies

ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP During the Easter Holidays the Alyth Youth Partnership SCIO continued offer snow sports opportunities for the AYP Snow Sports Club. A num- ber of young people have taken advantage of the tremendous winter season and fantastic conditions on the slopes throughout Scot- land. Almost all of the young people who have taken part in the club came with no experience of snowboarding or skiing but have persevered to become competent, safe and enthusiastic ambassadors for all things winter sports related. Regular trips have been offered to young people from Alyth and the surrounding area to get them to and from Glenshee most week- ends. Young people who opted for snowboarding and skiing have taken advantage of discounts offered by local business man Cally Gordon to hire or buy kit, AYP offered free transportation, hints and tips, service and repair of equipment and have developed new skills, self-confidence, esteem and increased activity and fitness levels. The participants of the AYP Snow Sports Club have endured driving snow, high winds, ice and blocked roads on occasion but were rewarded on the Easter Holidays with bluebird skies, great snow and wide, uncluttered pistes at Nevis Range and Glencoe on their 2 day tour of Scottish West Coast Resorts. All of the young people were exhausted after 2 days pushing themselves to develop, improve and motivate each other, not to mention the 'Goggle-Tan' they all got on their return. I am extremely pleased to see the young people progress from beginners to intermediates within one season, behave as perfect ambassadors of Alyth and the surrounding area when visiting other areas and demonstrate a willingness to try something new, learn different skills and still be hungry for more. Many of the young people have indicated a desire to sit their BASI Instructors Course next season. Members of the AYP Hub drop in centre played in a 5-a-side tournament held at Bells Sport Centre in Perth where they won some games and lost some games. The Hubsters are looking to hold their own version of a 5-a-side tournament for local young people during the summer holi- days. Hubsters also took the opportunity to travel to McDiamird Park to watch the Scotland v England U18s football match, wearing Scotland shirts, flags and enjoying a pie at half time. Shame about the result (Scotland lost) but everyone had a good time for the last night of the holi- days. Paul MacFarlane

Below: Scott Low

L-R: Eli Yeaman, Ian Fotheringham, L-R: Ricky Evans (Youth Holly Shaw, Kev Thomson (Youth Worker), Holly Shaw, Conner Worker), Conner Gowans, Scott Gowans, Ian Fotheringham, Low, Paul MacFarlane (Youth Work Allan Tosh Manager)

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AIR TRAINING CORP-EASTER CAMP Four cadets of 2519(Strathmore) Squadron, Air Training Corps, had a suc- cessful Easter camp, from the 20th March to the 27th March with 15 other cadets drawn from 571( Cupar), 1145 ( Dunfermline) 1192 ( Kirkcaldy), 2435 (St. Andrews) 297 ( Musselburgh) Squadrons and 297DF ( North Berwick) Detached Flight at Royal Air Force Boulmer. The cadets who attended from 2519 were Cadet Corporals Ashton Dobie (Alyth) and George Simpson (Kilry) and Cadets Aidan Preston ( Blairgow- rie) and Rea Bloice (Luncarty) the staff member was Flight Lieutenant Mi- chael Kay, RAFVR(T) ( Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training).) (Alyth). The cadets arriving at R.A. F. Boulmer on Wednesday at lunch time, in the afternoon and after being allocated their accommodation and flights the ca- dets were given a security brief from a member of the Police Flight followed by a Health and Safety brief by a member of the Fire Section and were intro- duced to all the camp staff members followed by an orienteering exercise near Boulmer village followed by most of the camp passing their swimming proficiency test in Almwick swimming pool. During their camp all the cadets undertook dry weapon training on the Mk 8 .22 rifle or the 5.65. mm Cadet L 98 rifle which concluded with all cadets firing these rifles on the barrack range and four cadets managed to achieve Left to right: Corporal Ashton Dobie, Corporal George Simpson, both a Regional and Corps Marksman award due to their fired scores. Flt Lt Michael Kay, Cadet Aidan Preston, Cadet Rea Bloice. The cadets also carried out drill resulting in a drill competition at the end of the week, leadership, sports, a visit to the Officers Mess, they also visited the Fire Section and 202 Squadron “A” Flight which fly the Sea King HAR3 in the search and rescue role, four lucky cadets were given a flight in a Sea King. The flight covered the countryside to the North of RAF Boulmer and they also over flew Alnwick Castle where some of the Harry Potter Films were filmed. All the cadets and staff enjoyed their visit to the RAF Boulmer CRC (Control and Reporting Centre) which will controlled all of the United Kingdom restricted Air Space during the Olympics. Bamburgh Castle was the place chosen for a cultural visit which is one of the oldest castles in England that is still a family home it was also the place where much of Mary Queen of Scots 1971 and Macbeth 1972 were filmed and there are various flats in the castle which are available to lease and there is also a Vickers museum in the grounds All the cadets enjoyed Wet 'N' Wild Water Park, North Shields with its many flumes and some cadets even had a go on the Kamikaze, the UK’s fastest water slide. On Tuesday evening the cadets started their packing ready for returning home before the presentation of various prizes and awards gained during the week followed by a fun night. The cadets returned home on Wednesday 27th March all tired but having had a very enjoyable week and having made new friends from other squadrons. Cadet Corporal George Simpson and Cadets Aidan Preston and Rea Bloice are delighted to return to their squadron with their Corps Marksman awards. If the above interests you and you are between the ages of 13 years old to 18 years old come along any Monday evening between 7.00.p.m. and 9.00.pm. to The British Legion Hall, Blairgowrie where 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron, is meeting during their Squadrons new premises being built and speak to the Commanding Officer, Adjutant or any of the Cadets. Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR (T) Adjutant, 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron.

THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE I am taking part in the Three Peak Challenge on the 24th May to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. This is the nominated charity of my employers the Royal Mail Group. The challenge is that we climb Ben Nevis, Mount Snowdon and Scafell Pike. The team doing the challenge is Kevin Smith, Brian Provan, Iain Coull and Derrick Tipple. We also have great pleasure in being joined by our driver Angus Smart. We have been heavily supported by our depot Parcelforce Perth and for every pound we raise they will match it. Our goal is to raise £3500 which would be doubled to £7000. We have been very well supported on our sponsor forms but also have the online link, so please if you can go to the site and make a donation it does make a difference. Just over a year ago I was under the doctor and was sent for routine checks to find out my cholesterol and sugar levels, they were extremely dangerous and I was encouraged to join the Alyth Health Centres Healthy Living plan. This I did and thanks to Nurse Carol Smith’s encouragement and guidance I set a plan to lose seven stones in weight. I am almost there and by May 24th I hope to have achieved it. So the reason for the goal is £1000 for every stone, please try to help us achieve it. Many thanks Kevin Smith (P.S. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A HEALTH CHECK RECENTLY PLEASE GO FOR ONE, IT MAY HELP YOU LIKE IT HAS FOR ME… KEVIN)

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION NEWS A very successful concert entitled 'MARCH MISCELLANY' was held on 24 March at Alyth Parish Church. The programme was a mixture of well-known songs and ended with several pieces from ' Les Miserables'. Musical Director Helen Addison prepared the music and conducted the choir. The accompanist was Luke Newman. Guest soloist was Alyth's David Marsh who sang several of his favourite songs which highlighted his wonderful Bass Voice. Many thanks on behalf of the choir to all who attended. We are so grateful for all your support and positive feedback. The Annual General Meeting will be held shortly, and all are welcome. Watch this space for an update. Bill Brewster, President

Top Right: Choral and audience. Above: Choral Union. Right: Willie Brewster. Far Right: Guest soloist, David Marsh

Alyth and District Pipe Band Alyth & District Pipe Band recently held a variety concert in Alyth Town Hall. A fantastic £1500 was raised for band funds. It was a fun filled evening enjoyed by all that attended with a wide variety of performers. A special thanks to: Guests -Joe Aitken, Meigle Musicality, Geordie Davidson, The Harmonics, Caitlin Mackenzie and The Mutleys Keith and Adam Langelaan who provided the lighting for the evening. All the local businesses and individuals who donated raffle and auction prizes. All of the hard work put in by the organisers and of course all of the Pipe Band Players. Our competition season starts off at the end of April which will see us travelling as far North as Forres for the European Championships and down to Dunoon for the Cowal Highland Gathering, we will also be appearing at some of the more local shows. We are always looking for new pipers and drummers, all ages. Practice nights - Tuesdays from 6.30pm at Alyth Town Hall and Wednesdays from 7pm at British Legion, Blairgowrie. Tel 01828 628450 for more details. Jacqui Bissett

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PERTHSHIRE BRASS Over the past few years we have had our contesting ups and downs; happily most of them have been ups! This resulted in promotion at the start of the year, and our move to the 2nd Section of Scottish banding coincided with one of the trickiest choices of test piece ever made for our section. We worked very hard on ‘The Plantagenets’ but left the stage a wee bit disappointed that a few bars had gone wrong. As usual, when we headed through to the bar the general consensus amongst our supporters was that we were in the running for 3rd or 4th place. I’ve been contesting long enough to know when to expect a good result though, and 10thfrom 11 although disappointing was no surprise or disgrace. We should still be in the 2nd section again next year, and I am already looking forward to the next challenge. Sometimes we wonder if music should be competitive, but contesting improves us as players and focuses us as a group. The focus for now though is on moving in to our own band room. This is something we have dreamt about for years, and we are slowly but surely making it happen. For the players, it’s a nice time of year to rehearse as we look to refresh the summer folders and try some new music. I have spent a bit of money recently on new arrangements, and if you’d like to hear them then please come along to our concert in Alyth Town Hall on Friday 10th May at 7.30pm. We will be sharing the stage with our guests from Germany, the Aschaffenburg Christuskirche Brass Ensemble who contacted me recently looking to perform with us as part of their DISCO at Alyth Bowling Club in aid of Spina Bifida. first ever visit to Scotland. Of course, any concert in Alyth is in- Over 18’s. complete without the input of Alyth & District Pipe Band, and I’m Tickets £6. delighted that they have agreed to join us for what will be a really Friday 17th May 2013, 8pm—Midnight special night. I would encourage you to arrive early and bag the Raffle. Stovies £1. best seats in the house! Call Jacqui: 07749961219 George Annan

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WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS Tel 01828 634153 Monday Yoga 6-8pm. Art Club 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each Contact : Jane Brewster 01307 840313 month, 10am until noon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday Zumba 7-8pm. Contact : Linda Breckenridge 01307 Contact: Debra Ritchie 01307 840596 840323 FRESHLY MADE Wednesday Yoga 1-3pm. Contact : Jane Brewster 01307 840313 MONTHLY EVENTS ITALIAN AND Thursday Social Dancing 7.30-10pm. Eassie & Nevay WRI Meeting Contact : Ann Martin 01575 560783 1st Wednesday: 7.30pm in the Hall. BRITISH FOOD Contact: Mary Marshall 01307 840415 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PIZZA Watch this space for forthcoming events or go to www.eassieandnevay.org , follow us on the ENKCA twitter feed, find us on Facebook. Get involved in our EAT IN OR TAKEAWAY community! THE ORIGINAL & THE BEST IN ALYTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUTSIDE CATERING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALYTH & DISTRICT FARMERS SHOW A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY B&B, EN SUITE www.alythshow.co.uk ACCOMMODATION SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2013 Bogle Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie 9.00am – 5pm ADMISSION FEES UNCHANGED Free wi-fi Adults £6, Concessions & Over 12s - £3, Under 12s Free Cattle/Sheep/Horse entries ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW YOUNG HANDLERS CATTLE & SHEEP CLASS COSY LOUNGE & Large Selection of Horse/Pony Showing Classes & Local Classes NEW WORKING HUNTER/PONY/M&M CLASSES LOG FIRE CHILDREN'S NOVELTY PONY CLASSES LATE HORSE ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY REAL ALES see website for schedule & more details GRAND PARADE OF CLASS CHAMPIONS ONE OF THE 14 HIGHLAND GAMES EVENTS OF THE PHGS PERTHSHIRE SPORTING PLUS WITH THEIR FEATHERED FRIENDS FLYBALL AND PONY CLUB GAMES ENTERTAINMENT IN THE MAIN RING Vintage Tractors & Motor-cycles

LARGE SELECTION OF TRADE STANDS J B BUICK Highland Dancing LARGE CRAFT TENT WITH CRAFTING DEMONSTRATIONS All types of building work undertaken Industrial Tent with wide range of classes New build Renovations Conversions NEW FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS AND FOOD STALLS MARKET Garden Walls Extensions Crook-making exhibits Tiling and plastering CHARITY DOG SHOW Free Estimate Children's Races Local Builder since 1975 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT; Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699 SECRETARY PATRICIA LAWSON 07519 091 426 [email protected]

Alyth and District Show – Logo Competition! Handy Hubby 2 Hire For all you creative people out there: Alyth and District Show are looking for a GORDON M KIDD new logo to put on the website and all stationery/correspondence. We would From Curtain Poles, Shelving, Satellite, like you to have a go at designing a logo for the show and send it to the TV, Phones, Flat Pack Assembly to Hard secretary: Patricia Lawson, [email protected]. Landscaping and much more. th The prize is a family pass into this year’s show on Saturday 15 June. Closing 4 St Andrew St, Alyth, PH11 8AT date for the competition is 31st May 2013.

[email protected] Good Luck! T: 01828 633998 M: 07933 705476

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Another Glorious! Day is born, Now birds search for their mates; With little rest, they’ll build their nest, Then sit on eggs... and wait...

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Brings Heaven much nearer home! Mobile Valet Maintenance Prop. Ian Dorward Contracts Welcome! Then, close behind, we’re thrilled to find Mini Valet £30 (car) Full Valet £55 (car) Sweet Crocus grace the land... All Products Used From USA A Glorious scene! Did Fairy Queen Wiper Blades Supplied & Fitted Create with Magic Wand? Bulbs Supplied & Fitted Tyre Pressure Checked The Greatest Artists ever known, Any other Jobs Considered Such Beauty could not brush— Car brakes serviced and renewed, *NEW ! MOBILE TYRE FITTING, ALL MAKES The Purples, Blues, and Tints and Hues, OF TYRES INC WINTER TYRES AND 4X4 Made Great Men sigh...I wish! TYRES* Clay bar treatment for paint contaminates. Now, Tulips, standing straight and tall, Motorbikes, Cars, 4x4, MPV, Trucks can all Add movement to the scene: be valeted to High standard NEW MACHINE POLISH & PAINT CORRECTION They wave and dance, and glint and glance, (SCRATCHES) ‘Mong Springtime’s freshest Green. HOT CAR WASH FROM £9.99 ENGINE BAY STEAM CLEAN FROM £9.99 NOW DOING HOUSE CARPETS large shed or similar wanted in the Young Lovers wander hand-in-hand... T: 07513 057 349 E: [email protected] Alyth area preferably with More tender is their kiss... electrical supply or ability to use And many a band will grace the hand David Scott Ltd small generator , no size is to big ! Of many a Joyful Miss! at a negotiable rent ! FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENT AGENTS

with room for trailers etc ! The fields are tilled, the seeds are drilled; Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Now God will do the rest: contact fiona or gavin on 7 Toutie Street Alyth With Sun and Rain, He’ll swell the grain, 01828 633669 Call for appointment And Harvest will be Blessed! Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on Dan Dewar 01828 633 433 Humpty Dumpty Early Years Care MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TRUST We are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday ONLINE To arrange a visit or add 25th May in Airlie Street Hall in aid of The Multi- your child’s name to the waiting list, GALLERY ple Sclerosis Trust and would be very grateful phone Karen on 07515484740 for donations of baking, raffle prizes etc. If you The Voice website www.alythvoice.co.uk Offering play sessions for children age 2 can help us with donations, please hand into to 4 on Tuesday & Thursday mornings Hobbies. has an online photo gallery which anyone 9.15 to 11.45 am in Alyth community Thank you very much, can submit photos to. Use the Voice website wing. Fiona Anderson link to submit your photos.

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]

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Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Come and join us Timber Decking Beaver Scouts (6-8 years) Thursday Solid Laminate Floors nights 6.30 – 7.30 01250 870 693 Cub Scouts (8-11years) Tuesday 6.30 07876 133 342 – 8.00 www.aw-joinery.com Scouts 10 ½ - 14) Friday 7.00-9.00 Explorer Scouts (14-18 years) Thurs- Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Reflexologist Treatment in the comfort of your own home for: day 7.30 – 9.00 Sally Robertson  Nail Cutting Scout Group Centenary Family Camp,  Callus’ or Corns 31st May—2nd June 2013. Keep Experience & enjoy:  Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot these dates free.  relief from a variety of conditions  In-growing Toenails Help as leader please contact  pure relaxation & pampering For all your Foot-care requirements contact: [email protected] Aromatherapy massage also available Madeleine McIntosh S.A.C Dip, FHPT FHPP

Registered Foot-health Practitioner Tel: 01828 640201 01250 872005 or mob 07904 382840

CEILIDH COFFEE MORNING JP Discos & Karaoke Carpet Care A coffee morning in aid of the ceilidhs, held All functions catered for. Carpet, Upholstery and Leather during the summer, for the young students Party Nights, Birthdays, Weddings, Cleaned and Protected Anniversary, Theme Nights, from abroad working on local farms, will take Country & Western. place in the Airlie Street Hall on Saturday All types of music from 60s to present. 11May 10am to 12 noon. The Ceilidhs are Neil Stewart organised by East Perthshire Action of Call for a Free Quote: Call Jackie 07753 236 703 Churches Together in Scotland (EPACTS) of 01828 632771 or 01250 875216 01828 628 444 which Alyth Parish Church is a member. The Ceilidhs are held in Blairgowrie Town Hall, Coupar Angus Town Hall and this year in the Ian Brogan Domestics C Max Airlie Street Hall, Alyth on Saturday 20 July Repairs to Washing Machines, Garden Services Alyth 2013. Dishwashers All aspects undertaken The Churches, working together, organise Tumble Dryers, Cookers. Fridges, ceilidhs to make the young people feel wel- 22 years experience Freezers & come by offering fellowship, entertainment Vacuum Cleaners Grass cutting, strimming, edge trimming & and a spot of Scottish culture. This is greatly Telephone 01250 872225 renovation, leaf clearing, hedge cutting & removal, topiary, weed control, chemical appreciated by the students and the coffee or 07801704997 spraying, rotovating, tree & shrub planting, morning, with your support, will help defray tree & plant pruning and shaping, border maintenance, wood fencing & repairs (all some of the expenses which include food for types), slabbing & block paving, a buffet supper and hire of a ceilidh band. landscaping, turfing & grass seeding, driveways & patio power washing.

From a tidy up to a regular maintenance programme to suit your needs ALYTH MOTHER & TODDLERS The only call you'll ever need to make Meet in the Ogilvie Rooms on Mondays, for your garden and grounds Tuesdays and Fridays 10am – 11:30am maintenance. £1 per child. Tel: Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341 www.cmaxgardenservices.co.uk We meet during the school holidays (including the Summer!) Drinks and snacks provided Willow Wood Burners New mums (and dads) welcome 'New To The Area' bring your wee ones and have a Log Burning is a cheap and carbon neutral play & chat! BlueSkyLandscapes energy Craig Davies Wood Burners and Flue Systems Contact Claire 07784950333 or Jo: Installed. 07932974212 for more information. Over 15 years experience in, Hearth and Stove Surrounds formed from High Quality Traditional/Contemporary Hard Base Landscaping/Fencing Contemporary to Traditional. Year Round Garden Maintenance. Log Stores Formed. Tel: 01828 632467/ 07736248718 [email protected] 01250884390//07907590136

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ALYTH HALLS COMMITTEE Sandy Williamson Mervats Painter & Decorator Alyth Halls Committee's AGM takes place on Interior & Exterior of Meigle Tuesday 21st May at 7pm in the Lesser Town Hall (entry to the hall is on the stairs at the 25 years Experience side of the Town Hall). All welcome. 01828 626252 Reopens 1st of March It is maybe not appreciated by some resi- with New Stock and dents, that the Town Hall and the Ogilvie 07910 456004 Rooms are operated by a committee made New Lines up of local people operating as a charity. Back in 2007, Sheila Fisher and Jim O'Brien The Handy Man signed a legally binding manage- Contact us on: ment agreement with Perth and Kinross All Jobs Tel: 01828 640116 Council, who are the legal owners of the Mob: 07764204055 halls, on behalf of the committee. Considered Email: Whilst the Council take on the responsibility Quality work [email protected] for major repairs, the committee are respon- sible for funding and carrying out minor re- Good prices pairs and re-decoration, as well as maintain- Tel: ing a booking system for hall users.. Currently, the committee are planning to 075194 77629 renovate the gent’s toilets in the Town Hall. Thanks to the work of fabric convenors, Wal- 01828 634144 Helen Hally CA la Mollison, over many many years, and South Street, Burrelton more recently, David McLaren, the halls are Tel: 01828 670294 in excellent condition. Recently, David has been instrumental in setting up and maintain- For all your business ing a comprehensive health and safety pro- needs including gramme to ensure the safety of all hall users. accounts, taxation, Funding for the halls comes from a grant payroll, VAT from Perth and Kinross Council, various DIRLIEBANE COFFEE SHOP

grants from grant providers and fees charged Delicious home baking, to hall users. Annually, we have in the region of 60 organi- coffees, speciality teas, etc

sations using the halls. In addition, we have Summer opening hours from seen an increase in the halls being used for Mollison Construction private parties. 1st April all construction catered for - Treasurer Jessie McLean spends a consider- Mon - Fri - 9.00am - 5.00p foundation and drainage works, able amount of time keeping the finances in Sat - 10.00am - 5.00pm utilities laying, concrete works, order and liaising with grant funders to en- Sun - 11.00am - 4.30pm slabbing, kerbing, mono blocking, sure we can keep our programme of im- site layouts and preparation works. provements funded. Standard & special lunch also available, mini-digger hire with Like all local organisations, we need to find menus available daily. Food self drive or with operator new office bearers and committee members. served all day. Take out menu FREE ESTIMATES So if you would like to help out in the running of the Halls Committee, please also available

Derek Mollison come along to the AGM, or contact the 01828 633 742 / 07745 449 331 secretary, Sandy McCurdy, The Lings, St Enquiries to Alison or George [email protected] Ninians Rd, Alyth, PH11 8AR. Tel 01828 63 01828 633644 2744. Registered childminder

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ENKCA - OUTLINE OF EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2013 All events in the Eassie & Nevay Hall, Balkeerie, on the Glamis – Newtyle road

SATURDAY 4TH MAY – 9.30AM – 2PM PLANT SALE, REFRESHMENTS Plants and gardening items for sale, sausages on rolls for breakfast, soup and filled rolls for lunch, coffee and cakes. SATURDAY MAY 18TH FROM 7PM – THEMED MEAL NIGHT Following last year’s hugely successful Italian Night there will be another themed evening. Details to follow, put the date in your diary SUNDAY 16TH JUNE - NINE MAIDENS WALK The annual Nine Maidens Walk will take place again on 16th June. A walk in the Sidlaws will be followed by tea in the hall. 1.30pm Contact Neil McLeod 01307 840520 Full details to fol- low. WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY 6PM - STRAWBERRY TEA Gather at the hall ready for a prompt start at 6pm. Following a walk around the community a strawberry tea will be served in the hall. Entry by donation. Book your place by phoning Fiona Brown on 01307 840335 SUNDAYS IN AUGUST 2PM – 4PM – CREAM TEAS IN AUGUST Join us in the café for a cream tea each Sunday afternoon in August. Coffee and a selection of teas will be served.

More events to follow, for further information on these and other events check the ENKCA website www.eassieandnevay.org or telephone Jane Brewster on 01307 840313 or Debra Ritchie on 01307 840596 J & J Howe 30 Reform St. Blairgowrie

Open Monday - Friday 8 - 5 Saturday 9 - 1 Still continuing our high quality EAST FIFE MALE VOICE CHOIR REMOVALS and STORAGE What a long, cold, dreary and dull winter we have had. How we long for warm and sunny days to lift the spirits, put a spring in Complete removal service the step and a song in our hearts. Local and Long distance Talking of songs, that’s exactly what happened to those people Specialist to the Islands who attended the wonderful concert in Alyth Parish Church on Large containerized storage warehouse Friday 12th April. Get free quote for your removal Forty members of the East Fife Male Voice Choir thrilled us with some wonderful music, songs from the shows, 70’s pop AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS classics, old time favourites and a Scottish medley.

Auction sale on Mondays 6pm Also in the spotlight was a wonderful young soprano who simp- Goods on view from 2pm day of sale ly charmed us with her beautiful voice. Her choice of music Also Saturday 2 - 4 complimented that of the choir. Without a doubt, she is des- Office open Tues and Wed 8.30 - 4 tined for a bright future. The audience was captivated by the whole performance and it See weekly list and auction dates on line was just a pity there had not been more people to share and enjoy this most entertaining concert. INTERIOR SHOP NOW OPEN A very warm welcome was extended to the choir by the audi- ence and the organisers who laid on a fantastic supper at the Selling carpets, cushionfloor, blinds and curtains with a end of the evening. This was much praised and appreciated by measuring, estimate and fitting service. the men who certainly had to “Sing for their Supper!” Samples to take home and check the colours in your room. The choir has promised to return and we hope you will promise to come too. For further details of all these services phone 01250 872 361 See you then. or email [email protected] Janey MacFarlane www.jjhowe.co.uk

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Don’t have access to email? THANK YOU Your Letters It’s free in the Airlie Street Library On behalf of Alyth Parish Church Guild I wish to thank everyone who donated goods, helped on the day and attended our coffee ANCESTOR SEARCH…PLEASE FOUND morning on Saturday 30 March. The grand HELP ME IF YOU CAN!! sum raised was £923.17. An excel- One small metal attached case contain- lent achievement from everyone involved. Can anyone help me with this part of my ing poker chips and a pack of cards. family? Please email [email protected] Jane Cameron (Convenor) James Patterson married Helen Millar; they if it is yours. had a son James who died of the fever days Clare Cooper THANKS before his mother in 1893. Daughter Jane married Fred Moir and she died in Alyth KYDD Jinty and family would like to take this op- around 1962. Daughter Margaret married portunity to thank Fergie and his team, Rev. James Slavin... (They were my Great We would like to thank all of you for presents, Mike Erskine for his lovely service, and all Grandparents). Alexander (b. 1881?) Hel- flowers and many cars received for our Diamond family and friends for their support during en (b 1883?) William (1884) died at 6 Wedding. We were over whelmed. Also thanks our sad time in the last few weeks. Springbank in 1959. Davina Jessie Isabella to Mrs Peach at the Alyth Hotel for the lovely Thanks again married James Craigie [ Slaters] John meal and service and Doreen Grant for making Jinty Young 1890??? the beautiful cake. Also I searching for some information re- Ed & Elma garding Mitchell’s from Blairgowrie. Extend- THANKS ed family are looking for relatives. Here is MRS. ELEANOR LOVE, To everyone who donated and came along what they have to go on… A THANK YOU! to support our coffee morning in aid of the Mitchells (who were Drapers) names includ- Blairgowrie High School Malawi trip. ed are Thomas, David, Thomas E Mitchell Ashley and Steven Boath would like to give their A fantastic £803.85 was raised! and James, they lived at Greenfield Blair- heartfelt thanks to Eleanor who found and gowrie." looked after their son Callum (3) when he man- CAN YOU HELP? Contact me here if you can please, mar- aged to wander off out of the garden on Tues- Chris Gordon was flying a Drone above [email protected] day 16th April. We really can't thank you enough Sidlaw Crescent which has video and cam- Many thanks for stopping to look after him. Special thanks era built in to it. It was caught by a gust of Margaret Grant and a hug from Callum! X wind and was taken out of wireless control and was last seen heading over the Primary THANK YOU RE…COFFEE MORNING SHOCKER School and possibly towards St Ninians Road, Cambridge Street and maybe even We are delighted to express our grateful (ORIGINAL LETTER IN MARCH ISSUE) COFFEE MORNINGS beyond this. This is not a toy and is a very thanks to all members of the Alyth 50 Plus expensive piece of equipment it is about 6 Club for their generous donation of £194.53 I am sorry that you (why withhold your name?) inches high and has 4 propellers. Can you A cheque was presented to Mrs. Joy Reid, please check your gardens and if you see it who accepted it on behalf of the Alyth Fund- were not able to attend and support the coffee morning which your friend clearly enjoyed in- can you please contact me or the Voice. raising Group for Macmillan Cancer Support. John Gordon Our appreciation is also offered for the kind cluding spending her money on the Tombola hospitality shown to our member on this Stall. occasion. The two ‘champagne’ bottles available on the Date for your diary: Our Coffee morning is Stall were donated by me after I had purchased on the 14th September 2013 at Airlie Street them from a Sale Stall at the Alyth Scouts coffee Hall. morning a few weeks earlier as fun items to share again. THANK YOU It was clearly stated on several occasions during the course of the morning when people showed Kinloch Memorial Hall management Com- an interest in items on the stall that these were mittee would like to thank the Alyth Quiz fun bottles and definitely display items only. The ST. NINIAN'S League and The Kinloch Arms, Meigle, for people who won these were very much aware of COFFEE MORNING the generous donation received from the emptiness as were many of those enjoying Saturday, May 18th them at their recent awards night. It is very their coffee. 10:00 - Noon much appreciated and will go a long way to You are casting a slur on the savvy senior citi- Airlie Hall assist us during this, our centenary year. We zens of Alyth who know what to expect playing home baking, raffle, book sale are having a celebration to commemorate on the Tombola stall. Items are donated by the and more this special occasion, at the goodwill of many supporters and friends. Fund hall on Saturday29th June, to which every- raising by the many organisations that run cof- one is more than welcome to come fee mornings in Alyth, including the Conserva- CONCERT along, for a day of fun and night of entertain- tives, offer a morning get-together with refresh- PERTHSHIRE BRASS ment!! Further details to follow… ments and fun and are grateful to those who With Alyth & District Pipe Band and special Thanks again for your support, attend and support them. guests: Aschaffenburg Christuskirche Brass Kinloch Memorial Hall Management Oksana Last, Oak Villa, New Alyth PH11 Ensemble th Committee, Meigle. 8NN. Tel: 632154 Alyth Town Hall Friday 10 May 2013 7.30pm £5 Adults, £2 Concessions & Kids

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Alyth Senior Citizens’ Lunch & So- Public Notices cialising Club Alyth (Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Parish Soft Ball Tennis Project) Each Thursday morning, 10.30a.m. – 12 Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473146 Church noon. in Airlie Street Hall. Cost is £1.50. Sunday Service 11am Come and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing LUNCH AT 12.30 IN THE AIRLIE STREET Crèche available at Morning Services new members. HALL (£2.00 PER PERSON) Sunday School 11am (term-time) 27 May (followed by AGM) 24 June and 29 Evening Service ion the First Sunday of each month at It has been agreed between the members July. Would you like a lift to the Lunch Club? Tel 6pm. that we would like to keep playing through- 632157 ~~~ out the summer, instead of finishing at the Anyone wishing transport to and from the end of April and re-commencing in Septem- EXERCISE GROUPS (£2.00 PER WEEK OR church, please contact Jane Cameron on ber. Ray and May Eskdale PAY £6 ON APRIL 1 AND £9 ON 6TH MAY) 633330 or Valerie Waring on 633996. GENTLE and ACTIVE Groups Everyone is welcome, members and non- Alyth Gala Day 1,8,15,22 April and 6,13,20 May and 3,10,17 members. Preparations are underway for the Alyth June In the Airlie Street Hall and 10.30am. ~~~ nd Gala Day which will be held on Sunday 2 FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT June 2013, at the Diamond Jubilee Park. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS MOST see pages 18 and 28 The committee are currently organising a Open Sundays 2-4pm WELCOME fun-filled day out for all the family and hope (Easter till Remembrance) that there will be lots of support from the Tel: 01828 633 045 community throughout the year to ensure ST NINIAN’S www.alythparishchurch.org.uk that the day will be a huge success. If you EPISCOPAL CHURCH have any comments or wish to contact the committee then please do so by emailing us ALYTH ARTS GROUP at [email protected] May Services: Tuesday Classes 10 till 12 noon in the Com- via our Facebook page. Sun 5th 11am Book of Common Prayer munity Wing on the STOVIE DANCE IN AID OF GALA DAY Communion 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May Sun 12th 11am Sung Eucharist For more info please call 627 509. FRIDAY 3RD MAY AT ALYTH BOWLING Sun 19st 11am Sung Eucharist CLUB. 7PM TILL MIDNIGHT. TICKETS £5, Sun 26th 11am Sung Eucharist INCLUDE STOVIES AND MUSIC BY STE- ERICHT ART CLUB Ericht Art Club will be holding an VEN CARCARY TICKETS AVAILABLE TO ALL ARE WELCOME Rector: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband exhibition of their work in the Blair- BUY FROM RYAN MOLLISON 01828 Tel: 01250 874 583 gowrie Town Hall on 25th and 633742 OR CONTACT ANY COMMITTEE Email: [email protected] 26th May between the hours of 10 MEMBER Diocesan Website: www.standrews.anglican.org am and 5 pm both days. Most of the paintings will be for sale and are of Alyth Scottish ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS a very high standard, I would urge Country Dancing you to go along and see a variety of Classes take place in Airlie Street Hall on 200 CLUB styles and medium. This may inspire Thursday evenings from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. April Draw you to join our friendly little club. (Thanks to Claire at Lunan's) Just speak to members on duty in ALYTH VOICE NEEDS YOU!! 1st - £50 - 133 - Mr B Hogg the hall for more information, en- Alyth Voice urgently needs “Reserve 2nd - £30 - 54 -Mrs A Greenan joy. Voiceteers” to cover for sickness/holidays 3rd - £20 - 128 - Mr I Brodie Gordon Coutts or to take on a round when next available. Thanks to all the 200 Clubbers who have Please contact Barbara or Paul Prettyman ALYTH, MEIGLE & renewed their chance to win a prize in forth- DISTRICT NURSING & [email protected] to be placed in coming draws. Your continued support is the system. very much appreciated and your money SAMARITANS goes towards the excellent displays we have ASSOCIATION ROMAN CATHOLIC each year. A LOCAL HOSPITAL CAR If you have not yet returned your form please SERVICE CHURCH do so as soon as possible to avoid disap- This is an organisation in Alyth for patients Saturdays Sundays pointment. to be taken to and from Hospital for their 6.30pm 9.30am L Gordon, Treasurer appointments. St Mary's, St Luan's, We cover 9 Wells - Perth Royal - Blairgowrie Dundee Rd. Alexandra St. together with Opticians and Dentists. This Coupar Angus Alyth is served by a group of voluntary drivers in their own vehicles and we are helped by the staff of Davidson's Chemists. Weekday Mass Sundays BASKETBALL SESSIONS I help to run this organisation and in May telephone 11.00am on Mondays 7-8pm at this year I celebrate 20 years’ service to the 01250 872 171 St Stephen's, Blairgowrie Recreation Centre people of Alyth. or visit Bank St. for those over 16 year’s old. Details from Eileen Colley, Silverthorn Losset Road www.ststephensblair.co.uk Blairgowrie Jane Lawson on 01738 472243

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CHRISTINES BEAUTY ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY TREATMENTS PROJECT Enjoy a professional treatment in Alyth Family History Project will resume visi- th warm relaxing surroundings with a tor opening on Sundays from 7 April 2013, usual time of 2pm – 4pm. farah adams – solicitor & notary public personal touch day/evening The appeal for Bairns’ photos has not pro- “a refreshing approach” appointments to suit 6 days a week. duced enough to hold a public exhibition, but

the 100+ photos which were submitted are Nouveau lash extensions & blink & go.  wills & executries  employment law Full range of waxing now available to view on the project comput-

NSI Acrylic/Gel Nail Extensions er. However it’s not too late to submit a photo  property law  licensing law of yourself, family, or friends as Bairns and Fabulous Facials  dispute resolution  mediation Eye treatments incl Tinting & Perming these can be brought to the church on Sun- day afternoons for copying into the archive,  legal advice for Tourism Industry Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up or emailed to this address (up to age 5, in- Manicure clude name, place/date of birth please - the call: t. 01250 874 485 Pedicures only submission criteria is that you live in or m. 07719 855856 for a free consultation Minx have lived in Alyth at some time, regardless e-mail: [email protected]. L.V.L Lashes of where you were born). Once we have over www.adams-law.co.uk Body Massage 250 Bairns’ photos we will hold a public exhi- Packages Available bition in the church. Gift Vouchers Meanwhile we thank you for your continued SALE OF ALYTH SCENES interest, support, and submissions to the POSTCARDS, CARDS & CALENDARS Call anytime for more information or call in. at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD project, it continues to grow year on year and we look forward to welcoming you to Alyth and also at Tel:- 01828 640662, Mob 07902009177 THE POST OFFICE Parish Church this season. Christine Churches ------“The Pines”, Meigle Blairgowrie, If you have a shop window / noticeboard for I can also simulate your photos into Oil posters, or Facebook page, please help ad- and Watercolour Prints using Computer PH12 8RN vertise the attached – thank you. Software ------(See page 28 for poster) ALYTH POST OFFICE Best wishes, A percentage from the sale of the cards Irene & calendars will go to Wisecraft, the GALLERY mental health craft project in Blairgowrie. Tel: 01828 632301 Alyth Family History Project ------Sundays 2-4 (Easter till Remembrance) Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Opening Times Tel: 01828 633 045 Only two needed, £1 each www.alythparishchurch.org.uk Mon -Fri 9am -1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm Phone Listed Number Wed and Sat 9am - 12-30 Alyth Parish Church of Scotland Scottish TEL: 01828 632434 Collections 12 noon and 5pm Charity No: SC000540 www.frogpublications.co.uk (Except Sat 12 noon)

Large Range of Ling Greetings Cards & Fathers Day Cards Available. Home-Start Perth is a voluntary organisation which supports Families with young children I&D Insurance Services throughout Perth and Kinross. Your local Insurance Experts can save you money. Whether it be Motor, Home or Commercial we have the Our trained volunteers, who all right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be have parenting experience, there when you need us most. will visit a family in their own Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn home offering practical and emotional Support. Volunteering for Home-Start Perth can be very rewarding. We are always looking for new volunteers. We are also keen to encourage new Trustees to Home-Start Perth. If you feel The Friendly Faces of Insurance you have skills which could benefit the Your local broker serving your local community organisation, please get in touch for an informal 16 Airlie Street Alyth chat in the first instance with Susan on 01738 01828 633000 638847. Visit www.homestartperth.org.uk or [email protected] Email: email us on [email protected].

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North 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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A. STRACHAN ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC

FENCING CLUB I would like to begin this letter by thanking the CONTRACTOR (ALYTH) Alyth Charity Quiz league, David and Pauline

from the Airlie St Bar for the most appreciated ALL TYPES OF FENCING donation of £112.50 which shall be spent on UNDERTAKEN Specialised Dementia Care new display banners to be used at the Alyth MOBILE 07754762683 in a Domestic Setting Show, Gala day etc. Evening Phone:01828 632493 Since joining the Scottish Photographic Feder- ·DAY CARE ation a new door has opened for us, The Perth ·RESPITE CARE KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL Civil Services Club, Photographic section invit- ed all clubs in Perth and Kinross, West Angus ·RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES to enter a competition they are running. I am All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens : All types of Aerial and satellite happy to say that majority of members have Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu: Trained Staff to promote independence and choice. Supply, Installation and repairs submitted at least one print and others up to undertaken. the maximum of three. Hopefully we can at www.hopeparkhouse.com Freeview / Freesat / Sky / TV least gain some recognition for Alyth as the Tel 01250 872349 mounting / Multiroom TV points. standard shall be to an exceptional standard. Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie Tidy Job inside and out Following the Judging there shall be an exhibi- tion of images at the address below. guaranteed. St Matthews Church Tay Street Perth, as For free estimates part of the ABBEY CLEANING Perth Festival of the Arts Call John Soutar 01575 572875 COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May. Perthshire Open Studios run from the 7th Telephone 01828 650728 / th 07885 949766 / 07809 387893 through to the 15 September having exhibited for the last two years at the Lands of Loyal, I Call today for a little helping hand !! Number 5 Toutie Street, Alyth am pleased to announce we have sourced a Commercial Cleaning

CHIROPODY, SUGARING, FACIALS new venue and shall be showing at Cargill’s Domestic Cleaning EYELASH/BROW TINTING , Restaurant and Bistro in Blairgowrie to which oliday Cottage Cleaning MANICURE, PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS H we would like to give a big thank you to Leslie One Off Cleaning *now available* the Proprietor for making this possible. New Build Cleaning Tantrick (Spraytan) £20 Any enquiries can be made by contacting the End of Tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning **Late Nights Tues. & Thurs.** members listed below. Tel: 01828 632297 David Stanghon: - Chairman. Tel No. 01205 The Bothy, 16 Keillor Steading, By Kettins, 873575 Blairgowrie, PH13 9FT Email: - [email protected] PIANO TUITION Iain Galbraith: - Secretary. Tel no 01828 AND 632283 HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION Email [email protected] Shaping Up…? Iain Galbraith {secretary} Alyth Photographic An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is Club Lose 7 – 10 Pounds available. In Just 9 Days!! Adults as well as children ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE PAND Tel: 01575 560 333 new members are always welcome We Will Show Tuesdays – Town Hall, Alyth You a Healthy Beginners 6pm and Players 7pm and Balanced Wednesdays – British Legion, Blairgowrie way to Lose Players 7pm Weight…! For info email [email protected] Call Janette on 01828 640633

Alyth Guide Hut Fund Too much month at Race Night Airlie Street Lounge the end of the May 10th 7.30 pm. £2 (Inc snack) entry by ticket or at the door. money…?? This is always a great fun night Please come along and join in the fun. Would an extra For more information and tickets please call £300 - £500 per Dawn Tosh 01828632424. month working part- Please support the Building of our New Guide Hut. time with flexible hours appeal to you?

Call Janette on 01828 640633

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 9th May at 7.30pm in The Lesser Breakfast * Lunch * Snacks * High Tea Hall, Town Hall, Albert Street. Homemade cakes and scones * Specials Board Lunch Changes Daily Please come along and support the Commit- Local produce cooked to order tee and Volunteers who give such excellent * service to the community. DELICIOUS HIGH TEAS SERVED FROM 4pm till 5.30pm

EVERY SUNDAY * Mary Hogg, Secretary CHECK OUT OUR NEW ‘CARDEANS CORNER’ LOCAL JAMS, CHUTNEYS, BISCUITS, TEAS LET US CREATE A GIFT HAMPER FOR YOU DIRECT RENDEZVOUS FROM OUR SHELVES **HAIRDRESSER** * Open 10am-5pm pm daily 59 Airlie Street, Alyth. KEEP CALM Tuesday - Sunday Tel: 632097 Closed Monday AND Open Tues - Sat (Please note Summer Hours) SHINE ON Book now on: Gift Vouchers Available SCOTT’S MOBILE CAR VALET Tel/Fax 01828 640740 Email: [email protected] Mini Valets from £35 www.cardeans.net Full Valets from £50 Sparkles Cleaning Full interior valets from £35

Service Burnside Inn, Mill Street, Alyth, Full exterior valets from £35 Ph11 8BJ Tel 07715039215 / 01828 650728 Domestic Open Daily from 11am and Commercial Lounge available for Functions/ Meetings Blairgowrie Sky Tv in Bar/ Lounge UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY Wifi Available Self Catering Accommodation SPORTS AND REMEDIAL Call Anne, 07835030533 Courtesy Bus MASSAGE Email: [email protected] Sunday Breakfast Served 11-1pm BOWEN THERAPY Please contact Irene or Philip

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PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND COLLECTION SERVICE Fed up with Yo-Yo dieting? A large box from Childline and NSPCC charities Want a tailored system unique to you? is placed at the reception of the Alyth Health Centre for New scientifically based,  recycling inkjet cartridges Bespoke weight management system  toner cartridges Come to us for a fast, personal Free self-assessment  mobile phones service. We transport goods and  hand held games For a one to one or small group equipment quickly and reliably, consoles to anywhere in the UK, consultation, (free of charge and  digital cameras Over-night and same day service  MP3 Players without obligation), about how available.  satellite navigation We are a fully insured, family-run, FitChoice could work for you contact Units local enterprise. [email protected]  Used spectacles (in aid of Vision 2020) M: 07724430770/Tel: 01821 640606 www.lifestylechoices.ineways.eu [email protected] Please bring any of these items to the Health Centre for recycling & help these charities. Or Call 07712833920

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Denwell Driveways & Landscaping STRATHMORE DEMENTIA CARPET EDGING (est. 2008) INFORMATION CAFE SERVICE Barry McLean This drop-in café has information stalls to 01828 633215 / 07738181237 browse and time to chat over a cup of tea/ If you’ve had a new carpet New for 2013 – coffee with other people with dementia, annual garden maintenance family members and carers. fitted, why not turn the  Concrete The café is held on the last Tuesday of waste into handy mats,  Block paving the month in St Catharine’s Church Hall, rugs or runners. Ideal for  Gravelling George St, Blairgowrie PH10 6EY, from the home, caravan, boat  Grass cutting 10am-12 noon or car.  Slabbing There will be speakers to give a short talk  Decking on alternate months and on the other Call in for a free quote. months, complimentary therapies and hand  Powerwashing The Mill Shop  Odd jobs massages. See local press for details.  Dung Staff from the Strathmore Dementia Ser- 56-58 Belmont Street, also available vice will also be available every month to Newtyle PH12 8UB skip runs and delivery of materials offer free, confidential memory tests. No need to book, just come along. 01828 650541 For further information, please contact Strathmore Day Opportunities on 01250 871938 or Fiona Matthews, Alzheimer Scot- PETS PANTRY land Dementia Advisor on 01738 562358 We look forward to seeing you there. www.resoluteit.co.uk

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Tel: 01250 870772 Alyth Library Technical Support Services Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Keith Nicol Looking to buy a new computer? Clubs Want advice on purchasing or developing Promote your organisation in Alyth Library your Business I.T. Infrastructure? Display space is available in the library win- Struggling with a slow laptop or PC? TRISH MURRAY dows Tired of Call Centres / going back to the store? HOLISTIC THERAPIES Call in at the Library for more information TEL 07704356047 Or call 01828 632731 We Offer Home & Office Visits! (**Discount Available for Senior Citizens**)

SPRING INTO MARCH Resolute I.T. provide a wide range of computer services including: Repairs & RELAX AND DETOX NEW COMMUNICANTS Upgrades; Virus & Spyware Removal; £5 OFF ALL THERAPIES Network Solutions & Broadband Support

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE If you would like to become a member E: [email protected] Based in SEATED ACCUPRESSURE of Alyth Parish Church, please contact - Meigle - M: 07961 879239 THAI FOOT MASSAGE the Rev. Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 NATURAL LIFT FACIAL MASSAGE or email REIKI HEALING [email protected] BIO-ENERGY HEALING www.trishmurrayholistictherapies.co.uk Spring is coming & STRIDE FOR LIFE Glenshee Pottery will be open again from ALYTH GROUP EASTER until CHRISTMAS Open 10 am - 5 pm everyday for teas, coffee, hot chocolate and lots of yummy cakes and scones. Stride for Life is a walking project providing Community treeCycle Walking parties and small groups are most FREE led walks for individuals in their com- welcome, if you wish you can phone and book your The Woodyard, Bamff, Alyth munity. The group meets on a Tuesday at tea and cake to round off your outing. 1.30pm at The Airlie Street Hall. Our walks We have a wide selection of gifts and cards for 07580778700 every occasion, for you to browse while you enjoy [email protected] last approximately 45-50 minutes. Walking your tea and coffee.

Woodland management is a great way to keep active and make you Come and paint a pot for a personalised gift or a Tree surgery, hedge laying & pruning feel better. We think it's much more fun memento of your Glenshee holiday. Split hardwood logs & kindling walking in a group and enjoying a good old Come to the Visitors Centre within the shop 22 tonne log splitter for hire blether! On average we have about twelve where you can find maps and books about the Log stores, furniture, signs and walkers so why not come and join local area, and lots of local information on activities and accommodation. carving us. There is no need to book, just turn up Woodland skills activities & courses Diana and Jennifer Chimney sweeping & stove installation on the day! Glenshee Pottery. Glenshee Woodland volunteer activities Mary Hogg & Charlie Smith (Walk Lead- 01250 882238 www.communitytreecycle.co.uk ers) 01828 633 505 [email protected] facebook/community-treeCycle www.glensheepottery.co.uk

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Classic  Mechanical POLICE NEWS  Electrical DENNIS MELLOY  Panel Work Local Councillor Strathmore Ward Restorations  Ashframe repairs  Paintwork Pitnacree Street, Alyth Perthshire Parking in Airlie Street Alyth is improving,  Interior Trim Phone: 01828 633293 however there are still a few who think it’s Can be contacted at Mobile: 07885 316689 Fax: 01828 632529 all right to park on the corners for a few 17 Airlie Street, minutes so that they don’t have to walk Alyth

too far to the shops. OR CONTACT ON Tickets were issued last week and will continue to be issued to anyone parking Mobile no: 07786674776 on the hazards. Please think about or P & K Council on 01738 475 034 Jaguar XK140 Roadster or at home on 01828 632 284 Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen it. Adding £30 to the cost of you shopping Email : [email protected] isn’t worth it. or by email at [email protected] www.classicrestorations.co.uk The excuse of “I’ll only be there a few minutes “doesn’t wash. It only takes a few seconds to cause an accident J. & M. KAY GEORGE W. RENNIE 2 St. Malcolm’s Wynd Following numerous complaints police are Ladies & Gents Hairdressers Kirriemuir now targeting road junctions at the top end of the town. Warning notices have 13 Airlie Street, Tel: 01575 573292 been issued and registration numbers ALYTH. Mobile: 07711 818238 noted. If the drivers of these vehicles con- Telephone 01828 632252 Repairs Spares & Servicing Washing Machines, tinue to cause an obstruction they will be Cookers, Tumble dryers & Vacuums. issued with a ticket. Cycle Repairs & Spares by Post [email protected] Police have also taken reports recently of TAROT kids causing damage to the garages at the & COLOUR READINGS bottom of Springbank. If you see any kids casing damage, phone in, you don’t have Each unique reading combines BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY TUTORING to give your details but a description or the elements and meaning of

A recently retired University academic name would come in handy colour with the ancient wisdom (also qualified secondary school of your chosen tarot deck cards. teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Finally dog poo, I think that’s how you spell it. Those irresponsible dog owners Workshops, individual and group Grades and Highers. sessions are available daytime High success rate in 2010-2011 are giving the rest of us a bad name. Folks, you know who’s doing it; give me or and evenings at Tel: 01575 560 333 the dog wardens a call and we will have a Rainbow Therapies. wee word with them. Tel. LYNDA on 07970794284

Some time ago I mentioned that we were THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL having problems with counterfeit notes. One person in Alyth has already received LUNANS NEWSAGENTS FISH BAR 8-10 Airlie Street Tel: 01828 632330 an early morning call in relation to this but

alas the rascals, as yet to be identified are NEW TEL: 01828 634165 at it again. Watch out for counterfeit £20s *Opening Times*

in particular. Open 5.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri Telephone Orders Welcome Wednesday close at 1.30pm

Finally, I am bringing the mobile police 5.30am - 2pm Sat 7am - 12.30pm Sunday

vehicle to Market Square Alyth on Satur- See full menu instore th Deliveries locally and Glenisla day 20 April for a police surgery. No

need for an appointment, if you would like Opening Hours: to discuss any police related problems or NOW DOING: Morning Rolls, Filled Rolls, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pasties, etc concerns Come in and have a chat. Please don’t bring any biscuits or Mon - Sat 4.30pm - 9.30pm . cakes, I’m on a diet. Now Stocking: Sunday 4.30pm - 9.00pm Jim Lorimer P.C 8704 Alyth Community Local Hero by Martin Mackay. Officer A History of Blairgowrie Juniors. Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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ALYTH GALA DAY Sunday 2nd June 2013 The committee are putting the final plans together for the Gala Day, which is sure to be a great day out for all of the family. We are delighted to announce that Mark Wylie and the Drakes of Hazard will be returning with another fantastic demonstration. Paul the Magi- cian will be joining us with hilarious magical entertainment. Also returning to the Gala Day Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) is Scottish Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) to entertain the crowds. There will be other Cherrybank, Lands of Loyal acts on during the day, please keep an eye out on our Facebook page for further an- Tel: 01828 633501 nouncements nearer the time. STALLS/CAR BOOT SALE If you wish to have a stall, whether to sell some of your own items of bric-a-brac or you are an organisation and wish to have a stall for providing information or fundraising then Angela MacLeod you are all invited to do so. Family Homeopath There is no advance booking, all stalls are on a first come first served basis. Drumnacree Homeopathic Clinic Each stall will cost £10, there will be space for one standard car and room for a table and gazebo - which the stall holder must provide for themselves if required. Cars are to enter the Park via the top gate on Losset Road (beside the play park) and Could you be better? should arrive between 10am and 11am. Stalls should be ready for business by 11.30am. There is a strict policy that all stalls are not allowed to have a tombola or raffle. Re-balance your mental, physical and PARADE emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy We are delighted that The Alyth and District Pipe Band will be leading the parade from the Alyth Square to the Diamond Jubilee Park. It is hoped that a large number of people will M: 07770 985736 join in with the parade to support the Gala Day. [email protected] All groups and organisations are invited to join in with the parade and can take part in the fancy dress competition sponsored by BEPTA. This is a fun activity that everyone can get www.homeopathyperthshire.co.uk involved with and be in with a chance of winning a prize and shield which will be awarded to the best group. This competition is also open to any groups of family members and friends if they wish to ZAP TOOLS dress up together and be in with a chance of winning a prize. Good luck to all entrants! TOOL HIRE 89 Airlie Street, Alyth Raffle tickets are now available in some shops around Alyth and will be available on the day. Please keep an eye out for them to be in with a chance of winning the first prize of a All kinds of gardening, building, decorating £100 note. & cleaning equipment We are really looking forward to seeing everyone on the day. Also: pressure Cleaning, Stump Grinding, Garden Maintenance etc. Alyth Gala Day Committee FOR HIRE & SALE Tel: 01828 634174 Mob: 07895 053838

ALYTH AND DISTRICT QUIZ LEAGUE The Alyth Quiz League met for its competition on the evening of Tuesday, 9th April, at the with Fiona Edwards club house of the Strathmore Golf Course. This was a well-attended, clearly popular, meeting at which a feeling of good cheer was obvious. Level 2 Qualified Exercise to Music, Kevin Smith, in his role as quizmaster, opened proceedings with a short account of the Zumba, Bokwa and Street Fit Instructor!

League’s history for the benefit of some of the visitors, who had been invited to attend that Fun Dance Fitness Classes For all evening. fitness levels. Everybody Welcome!

Kevin told us the group had raised £33,000 for a wide range of local charities and commu- Mon:- Bokwa Alyth Town Hall, 5.30pm nity groups in the fifteen years of its existence. basic step breakdown (optional) Teams came from the Losset Inn, Kinloch Arms, Airlie Street Bar, Ardler Tavern, Alyth 5.40pm - 6.30pm class Bowling Club, Commercial, Who Cares, Strathmore Golf Club, Balloch, Blackbird Inn, Zumba Coupar Angus Town Hall Three Wise Monkeys, Lands of Loyal and Alyth at 7pm Voice. Tues:- Zumba Alyth Town Hall at 10am The Kinloch Arms won the competition with 42 correct answers out of 50 possible. Zumba Rattray Hall at 6.30pm After the competition donations were given to various local charities and groups chosen Bokwa Rattray Hall at 7.35pm Wed- Zumba Alyth Town Hall at 6pm by the competing teams. The Alyth Voice was chosen by the teams from the Blackbird Inn Line Dance Royal Hotel at 8pm till and the Losset to receive cheques for £225 from each hostelry. 9.30pm We were startled to receive such testimonies of appreciation for the ‘Voice’s’ efforts and Thurs:- Zumba Rattray Hall at 6.30pm are most grateful for the generosity of the teams from the Blackbird and the Losset. Fri:- Zumba Coupar Angus at 7pm Several other groups and individuals received similar donations for a number of good Sat :- Bokwa Rattray Hall at 9.45am causes.

The Sponsors were Sidlaw Landscape Design Billy Bruce, Painters and Decorators, Alyth Innovative Garden Design Graham Davidson, Joiner and Contractors, Alyth. and Build service Culross, the printers, Coupar Angus DRYSTONE WALLS*WATER FEATURES Parcelforce worldwide, Perth *PATIOS*RAISED BEDS* PATHS* Keyline Builders’ Merchants, Blairgowrie Tel: 01828 634114 TESCO Blairgowrie. Mobile: 07762061384 Paul Ramsay, Editor Alyth Voice www.sidlawlandscape.co.uk Plum Tree Cottage, Smith Lane, New Alyth PH11 8NH

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IMPRESSIONS OF SPRING ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Ah Spring! At last! A roaring, fresh gale has blown away the LOYAL FARM WIND TURBINE snows and dereliction of winter. The thaw that accompanied this An application has been made for a single wind turbine of 47m at change brought floods to the howe. Great skeins of geese have Loyal Farm, just north of the Lands of Loyal. This will be visible been flying north to their breeding grounds. Chattering flocks of from the town, but is less than ½ the height of the Drumderg tur- fieldfares have been swarming over the land before they fly over bines. We have been in discussion with the owners and develop- the North Sea to Scandinavia to breed. A flock of chaffinches has ers about the proposal and are awaiting information on the con- been sheltering in the young plantation at Kinkeadly, waiting for struction traffic route and how the turbine will look from the top of the wind to drop: they will be gone tomorrow, I expect, and near the town. my house I hear goldfinches. BURNSIDE PLANTING A flight of teal took off from the water as I walked round a pond Alyth Community Council has been discussing the state of the one evening. Will some stay and breed, or are they all headed for planting next to the Burn with PKC for quite some time, led by the North? Clare Cooper. We have a commitment from PKC that the planting will be tidied up during April and have discussed a planting and Frogspawn lies at the edge of nearly every pool, dumped there in maintenance plan with them going forward until plans for new foot vast quantities. From a distance, I see a commotion in the waters bridges are taken forward. We, like many, are disappointed that that has nothing to do with the wind: frogs are still in the throes of the planting has not been maintained as previously committed. mating. An enormous toad swims slowly through a pool as I drive by to feed the wild boar. ARCHES CHURCHYARD As you may know, the project to renovate the Arches Churchyard, Over at the Burnieshed there are seven little stripey piglets, about improve paths, lighting, planting etc., was completed last a month old. A couple of gilts look ready to farrow and there is year. ACC are looking to trial making the Churchyard open during one who rushes away from the feed after a bite or two: she must the daytime and are looking to work with the museum and local have something to look after back in the wood. This turns out to pubs to ensure that the key is available. have been the case: the next time I go to feed the family there are eight tiny piglets as well as the older seven, who now look sleek POLISH MEMORIAL and big in comparison. These most recently born piggies run back ACC are investigating the Polish War Memorials at the Jubilee and forth in a mob, piling into a tree root at one moment and then Park pavilion and investigating whether they can be restored and back to run about in the bushes out of sight the next. A couple of possibly be made more accessible. If you have any information gilts have recovered their figure and their teats are being well on the Polish Memorials, please do get in touch. sucked. RECYCLING BINS From time to time I have been hearing oyster catchers and occa- We are still waiting for a response from PKC to our second letter sionally the cries of curlew and peewit, but have not seen any sign of complaint about the Recycling Bins in the Market Square. of them nesting here this spring. AGM The grass, which until a few days ago still kept that sere dead The Alyth Community Council AGM will be held on May 22nd at look of late winter, is undergoing a slow transformation into green. the Alyth Town Hall, Lesser Hall at 7pm. We would be delighted I can almost feel the hunger of the ewes as they struggle to graze to see you there. the sparse new growth of grass, desperate to make milk for their lambs. The continuing strong winds and days of rain have made it PLANNING APPLICATIONS a harrowing time for farmers and shepherds. Last summer the wet Planning application for the Guild Homes housing development and cold made it impossible to grow enough hay or silage to keep behind the school playing fields at the end of St Ninian’s Road livestock through the winter and a late spring. Now, with an unu- has been approved. Planning application for the Tullymurdoch sually late spring and the late onset of growth of grass, lean Wind Farm has gone to appeal to the Scottish Government as the Ewes cannot provide enough milk for their lambs, least of all developers feel that PKC have missed an agreed timeline to make where there is little shelter. a decision. Bamff Wind Farm is still awaiting a decision. Derek Todd told me that he saw swallows over Alyth on the 18th April. He wondered how they would survive with so few insects to COMMUNICATION feed on. Perhaps a sudden surge of warm weather will bring them The Community Council uses a number of different methods to let out and provide food for the summer visitors. Let us hope so. you know about our work for the town. There is our website http:// Paul Ramsay alythcc.ning.com . You can also find us on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/AlythCC.

We also have a Community Box in Alyth Library and from time to STRATHMORE NCT GROUP time post notices on the notice board on the Market Square. Covering Forfar to Blairgowrie and everywhere in

between. If you have just had a baby, are due to have one soon or already have young children then come Feel free to get in touch about any issues of concern by writing to along and meet some others for a coffee and a chat. us at: Viewpark, Meethill Road, Alyth, PH11 8DE, We meet in Alyth Town Hall on the first and third by phone on 07866 934 769 or by email at Fridays of the month (except school holidays) and [email protected] host bumps and babies every 2nd Friday of the month at different locations. Telephone: 0844 243 6285 or email for details – [email protected]

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TOP O’ TOON David Murphy Painter & Decorator

Aye Andrew G, ehm still getting’ birthday cards and thanks fir yours and Elaine’s – Interior & Exterior Paws ‘n’ Claws guid memories o’ village skale days, lang No Job Too Small 4 Mill Street, Alyth syne. Whit did eh dae on meh speshul day? Competitive Rates Tele No:- 07729989502 Walked the twa dugs on Edzell Moor, whit Pet Food Shop now open for all pet else? Free Estimates food. You are welcome to come and Lucky me, got umpteen visits and cairds – Quick Reliable Service look at our catalogue for ranges of moistly a wee bit risqué (is thon hoo fowk 25 years experience view me?) food available and we can also take For a professional finish call: orders for equine and poultry feed. Hae ye ever tried the braw cairds frae “Sim’s” Ironmonger? 01828 632571 We also have a range of Ehm fair whaupit – wi’ empty tins, empty 07762077839 ‘Pick and Mix’ and soft drinks. presses, empty fridge but joyously – tired dugs – why? [email protected] Meh twa grandsons, Fraser and Callum visit- ed fir a week, the high lights being tae see the Ospreys at Loch o’ Lowes by Dunkeld: D.V.D “War Horse” and doon Memory Lane, learning tae swim and bike and gaein’ tae the  Annual maintenance schedules picters wi’ oot popcorn or pop and Forfar 2 Ralston Business Centre, Newtyle,  Grass Cutting bridies at the Cross. Blairgowrie, PH12 8TL  Tree Work—Shaping, Pruning & Felling Weel done Marie and ithers at “Costcutters” Tel/fax 01828 650200  Flower beds Suppliers of milk, cheese, butter, cream,  Weed control _ Pesticide application for requesting proof of age when thon twa eggs, yoghurts, rolls, & many other dairy  Landscaping loons needed beer. products to Private Houses, Hotels, Restau-  Slabbing Thanks also tae a’body wha pit postage rant, schools, Nursing Homes, etc. in Alyth,  Graveling stamps thru wir letterbox. Anither treat fir me Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Burrelton, Wood-  Water Features side, Meigle, Newtyle and Auchterhouse  Fencing wis visit frae meh erstwhile skulle dinner –  Garden Waste Removal Service lady Charlotte and hubby Sandy. Mair memo- (All waste is recycled) & Delivery Service of anything you may need for your garden ries- guid (and no – sae guid).

ANY JOB IN AND AROUND THE GARDEN Thanks fir the cuddle and warm memories

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CONTACT when shoppin’ in Costcutters. Van with driver for hire. Evenings:01828 633719 Daytime:07980789139 See ye at Gala Day Coffee Morn’ or Stovie Dance or Ruthven Music Festival Weekend. Email: [email protected] Single items, half day/full day, Tae end on a bricht note- saw my first 2013 regular or contract work. teuchat recently – nae Swallows yet. Anither 24 Strathmore Terrace, Alyth Freephone 24hr bricht thocht – I’ll no’ be around fir a wee Dementia Helpline while. (Do I hear hurrah?) Phone Graham Davie tel: 0808 808 3000 Josie F 07850 580 222 Alyth and District branch (Note from Alyth Voice…No hurrah from us www.alzscot.org of Alzheimer Scotland Josie, we love your monthly memories and meet on the first Mon- chatJ) day of the month in the lounge of Burnside SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth JIM MORRICE FAMILY PACK 20% OFF 01828 633234 opening hours: Saxophone, Flute and TOP QUALITY PRODUCE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE Monday & Wednesday - closed. Clarinet Tuition FEED A FAMILY OF 6 THREE TIMES Tuesday - 1.30 - 5.30pm Tel:01828 633 137 FOR ONLY £4.83 PER MEAL Thursday 9 - 5 Friday 9 - 5.30.

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POLISH SOLDIERS IN ALYTH My friend Robert Ostrycharz has a fantastic website regarding the Polish forces in Scotland. Some of you may remember an article he helped me with regarding “The Polish Priests Cross” at Newtyle (see below); well he is working on the Alyth branch of his web page and is keen to hear any recollections any of you have. The soldiers were based around Loyal House and Barony Hall from 1940 – 42 and then again in 1945, if you could please share your memories; ask your family members if they remember them being here and if you have any photographs...well that would make his day! He is also keen to learn more about the social and cultural activities of the branches of the Scottish- Polish Societies; Meigle, Blairgowrie, Burrel- ton, Coupar Angus, Rattray, Kirriemuir and Alyth all had them. Here's his page link... http://www.polishforcesinbritain.info and either contact him direct as you can leave messages on his site or send to me [email protected] or via the Alyth Voice. Many thanks…

THE POLISH PRIESTS CROSS On the edge of woods as you near Newtyle from Dundee, is a memorial known as “The Polish Priests Cross”. You can reach it by climbing the steps known as “Jacobs Ladder”, crossing the old railway bed and following the path that sweeps round to the right. You carry on this path for maybe 10 min’s or so and it can be found at the edge of the trees to your left side of the path, facing down the valley overlooking the village. It really is ra- ther beautiful and quite overwhelming, especially the first time you come across it. Father Karol Bik served with the 14th Jazlowiecki Lancers Regiment in France and was among some of the earliest Soldiers to arrive in Britain to guard our coastlines. In the summer of 1941 his unit was withdrawn from the coastline and held in reserve positions in Angus and Perthshire (Newtyle, Meigle and Couston). The move was to carry out training with a small number of Tanks allocated to them. Father Bik arrived in Newtyle and took an instant liking to the village and loved to walk the hills. Not long after arriving in the area he disappeared and sadly it was a number of days before he was found deceased at the spot where the cross stands, it is believed he suffered a heart attack. He was 54 years of age. Tragically the very next day Aspirant Ignacy Brak who had served Father Bik at Mass was involved in a motor cycle accident and died in an army ambulance in Perth, he was 21 years of age. The whole unit was deeply affected by the double tragedy and both Father Bik and Ignacy Brak are buried in Wellshill Cemetery, Perth, in the Polish War Grave Section. The service was carried out by Gawlina - Field Bishop of the Polish Army. The last we know of the 14th Lancers, is from a Polish Soldier's Newspaper - Dziennik Zolnnierza, dated 16th October 1941. There is an article regarding the Lancers re-deploying to an unknown location and saying goodbye to places they had been sta- tioned: "After the Holy Mass, the Commander of the regiment led a pilgrimage of Lancers to the hill above the little village, where the Jazlowiacy left their beloved Chaplain, Father Karol. He had taken a liking to this Scottish Village, it reminded him of his home and Family and each free moment he spent roaming these hills, but from one such wandering he never returned. The Regiment left on the hill among the rustling Scottish Firs where Father Karol died a memorial of a simple Oak Soldier's Cross. Last Sunday at the cross, the Lancers said goodbye to their beloved Chaplain, Father Karol Bik." It is moving that to this day the cross is fairly well looked after, with a simple little fence round it to offer some protection to the plants lovingly planted in his memory and there are little stones and Remembrance Poppies too left by passing walkers. Dianne Brown, 2 Springbank, Alyth

Hi folks - This month I've decided to let you know a few of the benefits of good old H2O. As you can see water is of great importance to the human body.

You should aim to drink 2 -2.5 litres of water every day. On days when you are exercising increase this by 0.5-1 litre for every hour of exercise.

Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, coke, red bull etc do not contribute to your daily fluid intake and should be kept to an absolute minimum (particularly caffeinated energy drinks). In fact as an example - if you drink 200ml of coffee only 54ml of that fluid is actually retained. A good habit to be in is to have a bottle of water and sip regularly throughout the day. You might have to go to the loo a little more often but it will be worth it to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. If you are dehydrated your body will actually retain fluid which will not help with any weight loss goals. Dehydration leads to muscle fatigue, loss of coordination, lack of energy and a reduction in physical activity performance so it is very important to stay well hy- drated.

As always if you have any questions about this month’s info please get in touch with me at [email protected]. See you in June J Shari PT & Sports Scientist

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OPEN EVENING Friday 17th. May (7-9 p.m.) Alyth Art Studio, 22 Commercial St. Alyth This is your opportunity to meet the arts and crafts workers in the Alyth area. See examples of their craft and gain an insight as to how they are produced. Sign up for courses to learn some of the skills involved. Admission free, refreshments provided.

Member Profile: Jane Wilkinson, weaver of willow baskets, fencesand coracles Hi my name is Jane Wilkinson. I have been a willow worker for nearly 17 years. I weave traditional and con- temporary baskets; willow fences and hurdles; and willow coracles at my rural workshop. I mostly work in willow, some of which I grow and the rest I buy from growers in Scotland or Somerset. I also collect hedgerow materials such as larch, hazel, dogwood and birch from the local woodlands near to where I live. I often work on com- munity art projects, which draw on the inspirations, skills and input of local residents, school children and other community groups. My work is interesting and often takes me outdoors: I have been teaching basketry for nearly 15 years and travel all over Scotland to run courses. I also teach coracle courses throughout Scotland. I have done environmental art projects for councils and education authorities. I have been commissioned to produce numerous willow fences and sculptural installations. I have exhibited willow baskets and willow screens at galleries throughout Scotland. I also produce baskets to sell Finally I am a fully qualified Forest School Practitioner with 4 years teaching experience. Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or [email protected]

SENIOR CITIZEN`S LUNCH AND Charity Bungee Jump SOCIALISING CLUB On Easter Sunday Chris Gordon took part in a charity bungee jump On 25th March our club held their Easter Lunch when Easter Bonnets with other students at Highland Fling Bungee Killiecrankie in aid of were the order of the day. Dundee University DARE (Development and Research Expeditions) It was a delight to be in attendance and view all the Bonnets of various Society who are a student run Society which sends small groups of sizes, shapes and colours from the complete spectrum. Even more it students on voluntary placements in developing countries. The was a real pleasure to see all the smiling faces beneath these Bonnets group raised over £1000 from this event. as is evidenced by the attached photographs. These photographs were taken by our very own Gertrud Robinson who has certainly cap- tured the happiness of the event. As always we must thank the dedicated Organisers, the so needed Kitchen Volunteers, the hard working members who helped the setting up of the hall and those who delivered a most welcome meal of Salad followed by Jelly and Ice Cream together with refreshing cakes topped with an Easter Chick and then Coffee and Tea. Of course we must not forget to pay many thanks to everyone who attended and made this a lunch to be remembered for a long time to come. Here`s to the same next year. Alyth Carpet Bowlers

Above: Some of the Alyth Car- pet Bowlers enjoying their end of season "Do", after the annual Ladies verses Gents match. The ladies being the winners this time.

Right: Finella Smith accepting the cup from the President of Alyth Bowling Club

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ALYTH LOSES A GEM! The death of well-known Alyth man, Charlie (Chic) Smith (78) came as a surprise to many as until the end of last year he had appeared fit and healthy and was still involved in many activities. ‘Alyth loses a gem!’ was just one of the many, well appreciated, tributes paid to him in the days following his death. Charlie was probably most well known in the area as the 'Son' of builders, Charles Smith and Son although from the time of his father's illness and subsequent death he traded on his own. He was the first of five boys born to Chic and Joan Smith and was big brother to Doug, Alan, Murr and Ian. He was educated in Alyth and completed his apprenticeship with Pennycook's before com- pleting his National Service with the Royal Artillery in Germany. In 1960 he married Anne Lister from Blairgowrie and the couple became parents to Euan and Gary. In 1976 he was widowed and in 1977 married Margaret Paterson from Hamilton and Kenneth, his third son, was born in 1978. He will be remembered by many in the town not only for the houses and farm buildings he built but also for the quiet, friendly and helpful way he undertook the duties associated with the many roles he held in various organisations in the town. He was for 43 years an elder in the High Kirk and Parish Church and was a great support to all the ministers he served. He was for a time President of Alyth Merchants Association, Church Property Convenor, Scout District Commissioner for North East Perthshire, a member of Alyth Golf Club and the local branch of The British Legion. He was one time chair of the School Board of Alyth High School and until his recent illness was Convenor of the Lunch Club and Co-Leader of the Walking Club. He was, until his 70th birthday, a regular blood donor and had hoped to be an organ donor, encouraging others to follow in his footsteps. He enjoyed spending time in his garden, reading or spending time by the sea with his family. Christmas was al- ways a busy time for him as he was in demand to play Santa Claus at various parties. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Euan, Gary and Kenneth and grandchildren Kerry and Blair. Charlie's family would like to thank all those who visited him and gave support during his short illness. Special thanks go to the district nurses, doctors and staff at Alyth Health Centre along with the carers and Macmillan Palliative Care staff who helped care for him and fulfil his wish to spend his last days at home. They would also like to thank all those who visited, sent cards, expressions of sympathy and flowers and who hand- ed in baking on hearing of Charlie's death. They would like to thank Rev Mike Erskine for his support and for conducting the funeral service at Perth Crematorium and the service of thanksgiving at the church. Thanks to all at David Scott Funeral Directors for all their help and support and to all those who paid their last respects at the services in Perth and Alyth. Thanks also to the staff at Alyth Hotel for providing the catering after the services.

IN MEMORIUM In loving memory of Harry Edward James Nash who passed away on 24th April 2012. Sadly missed by his wife Pauline Helen Nash, daughter Amber Zoppi, grandson Mannuel (Manny) Daughter Silver Stanton, step daughters Debbie and Tess and stepson Tony. We will love you always; you were my best friend, lover and strength,

Strathmore Let’s Get Together Event WRVS GIFT FOR BELMONT CASTLE Strathmore Let`s Get Together Event` held in March. The Table was To celebrate the end of an era, the ladies of Alyth WRVS presented dedicated to advertising and spreading the word about all the activi- Belmont Castle CrossReach Care Home, Meigle with a wooden garden ties that take place in Alyth. bench on Friday 15th March. Over a period of nearly 40 years, 60 ladies have been involved in volun- tary work with the Alyth WRVS group, delivering ‘meals on wheels;‘ ‘books on wheels;’ visits to the housebound; social work transport; emergency training and providing a shop for residents at Belmont Cas- tle. Latterly a smaller group of ladies have been involved with the Belmont Castle residents’ shop. Since the project is now at an end and to com- memorate the work of the Alyth WRVS over the years, a bench was presented to the Belmont Castle CrossReach Care Home for the resi- dents use.

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ALYTH RAMBLERS EASTER WINDOW COMPETITION Despite the cloudy conditions, members of the newly formed Alyth The Easter Window Competition sponsored by Alyth & District Busi- Ramblers group enjoyed spectacular snow-capped scenery in Glen ness Association was a competition this year judged by Mrs Helen Doll. Menzies, Alyth’s Citizen of the Year 2012 and also Ryan Mollison The next Ramblers walk will be on Saturday 18th May. Meet Alyth and Alexander Tosh, Alyth’s Joint Young Citizen of the Year Square at 12.30 p.m. for car/petrol share to Dunkeld. (6 miles, over 2012 over the period 24th to 30th of March and after much delibera- some rough ground) tion, thought reviewing's etc they decreed that the winners were: - Walkers should bring waterproof walking boots and clothing, food, water, extra clothing, small rucksack. 1st Alyth Library, Airlie Street, Alyth. Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 2nd The Alyth Bakehouse, Mill Street, Alyth. or [email protected]. 3rd Robertson & Black, Airlie Street, Alyth.

The winner was presented with the shield donated by Alyth Community Council and all were presented with a frame Certifi- cate.

Thanks must be expressed to the judges for all their care and dili- gence in their judging and also to all the entrants who had excellent displays and hopefully encouraged people to get the Easter spir- it. What a shame that they all cannot be winners. Thanks to all who took part. Michael Kay Secretary/Treasurer for ADBA

Ramblers enjoy a break on Jock’s Road

Piano Results Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the following suc- cesses in the recent examinations of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music:

Rosanna Bailey Grade 5 Theory of Music (Merit) Stephen Ip Grade 1 Piano Serena Stanhope Grade 3 Piano Esther Whitford Grade 3 Piano (Merit)

CONGRATULATIONS ELLIE AND TIGGER Ellie Richmond, 13, from Alyth has won the Pathhead Equestrian Centre Winter Show jumping league on her pony Tigger. Ellie was presented with the jockey Jan Wilson trophy and various prizes donated by jockey Jan Wilson's parents following her tragic death in a fire. Ellie and Tigger finished first with Georgie Noonan from For- far and her pony Gem as runner up. Well done Ellie and Tigger Jillian Richmond

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