THE ROTHESIAN Sept 2007 Sponsored by G. Laing, Stonecraft Issue No 39 Garry Laing was brought up in Rothes. He left school in 1979, and started a four year appren- tice with Moray Stone Cutters soon after. Later he went to Edinburgh to work for Watson Stonecraft, where he was taught the different skills involved in hand carving over the 2 and a half years he was there. Garry then returned to Moray Stone Cutters, and remained there for 12 years until starting his own business in 1998. It has now been 9 years since Garry started up G.Laing, Stonecraft, and they now have a string of successful projects under their belt, including restoration work at St Giles Church in Elgin, Kings College and Marischal College in Aberdeen, Stonehaven Town Hall and Bishops Palace in Inverness. G.Laing, stonecraft is currently located behind the Borough Chambers building in Rothes, but due to the flood alleviation scheme is being relocated, and is still looking for new premises. Picture below is of the plaque made and donated to Rothes Primary school by Garry. THIS ISSUE Group News on various pages Sports group news on pages 3, 4 & 11 Flower Show, page 2 Letters and Poem on page 6 & 7 Diary, with events up to December, on page 7 Flood Prevention progress on page 5 Council News, from Speyside and Rothes Councils, on page 10 Rothes Gala on page 11 Graduation Picture, page 12 HOUSE HUNTING Are you fed up waiting for a’coonsil hoose’ or are you scunnart trying to find something to buy? A wee birdie gave us some pointers. See page 12 You may contact The Rothesian by e-mail, using the following address: [email protected] ROTHES FLOWER SHOW We had a wonderful show. with a total of 724 entries. Many catago- ries saw an increase in exhibits, and as expected we saw a drop in the Fruit & Vegetable Sections. Poor weather and no sunshire was the cause. We saw increases in the Pot Plants, Childrens's Baking, Decorative, Jams & jellies, Confectionery, Wine, Handicrafts, & Senior Citizen section. We were on par on other sections such as cut flowers, which was very surprising, Baking, Vegetable Box and Moray Energy Efficiency Advice Rothes Vase. Project We were indebted to Rothes Primary School, Rothes Rainbows & (M.E.E.A.P) Brownies for all of their outstanding entries, which was very hard to judge. We were also delighted to see all the entries from the MEEAP is an initiative that aims to Linnburn Day Care Centre. promote energy efficiency, tackle The Society was encouraged by all the new competitors who had fuel poverty and improves people liv- entered for the first time and with all competirors who came from ing environment in Moray. The pro- ject is part funded by The Moray the surrounding area this insures that the Show will continue to grow Council. and flourish. The project, based in Mosstodloch, Major Prizes, and Rothes Winners provides free, confidential impartial advice And information. The Presentation of Trophies was made by Mrs Rosemary Garritty, Head- The Energy Advisor is available to mistress of Rothes Primary School. help anyone who wants advice and Trophy Winner as follows;- information regarding Eagle Star Cup (most Points Cut Flowers & Veghetables) - W.Clarihew, Knockando *USE OF HEATING SYSTEMS Forsyth Shield (Best Exhibit in Show) - C. Devine, Dufftown (cross-stitch *FUEL BILL PROBLEMS-factsheets picture) available Jake Daniel Trophy (runner-up Best in Show) - J. MacDonald, Dufftown *GRANTS FOR HEATING AND (Floral Art). INSULATION Famous Grouse Trophy (best overall Vegetables) - T Grant, Dufftown (box of Potatoes) *DAMPNESS AND CONDENSA- Rothes Football Club Cup (most points Pot Plants) - A.Rugg, Rothes TION John Newlands Shield (most points Pot Plants Window grown) - A. Rugg, *RENEWABLE SOURCES OF EN- Rothes. ERGY Rothes Pharmacy Cup(best exhibit Sweet Peas) - D.A.Cruikshank, Rothes. AND ANY OTHER GENERAL EN- Chambers Cup(most points School Children classes 50/55) - Lesley Nicol, ERGY EFFICIENCY MATTERS Rothes. E & B Johnston Trophy (class 57,painted pebble) - Sam Jackson, Rothes. For more information contact: E. Wardlaw Trophy(class 51,Hama Bead Coaster) - Lesley Nicol, Rothes. SCARF ON R.H.I.S. Trophy (class 54, Floral Decoration ) - Hannah Kelman, Rothes. 0800 512 012 Blain Trophy ( class55, Fruit & Veg Character) - Flynn Howard, Rothes. A. Cruikshank Cup( Most points classas 50/60) - Lesley Nicol, Rothes. Albyn Designs Trophy( class 58, CD cover) - Robert Paul, Rothes. D Bremner Shield (class 61, my hobby) - Robert Paul, Rothes. Brownie Shield( class 49, decorated wooden spoon) - Megan Gordon, Rothes. Rainbow Trophy (class 53, Coloured picture) - Jasmin Campbell, Rothes. Bob Johnston Shield ( most points Children's Baking) - Keiran Johnston, Rothes. A Henderson Shield(most poinys Fruit).- D.Cruikshank, Rothes. David Henderson Cup ( Box of Vegetables) - S. Paul, Rothes. John Milne Cup (most points Vegetables) - D. Cruikshank, Rothes. McDonald Trophy( most points carrots) - D Cruilshank, Rothes Shield (best group containers, tubs & baskets) - Pearl Paul Trophy (most points Baking & Confectionery Rothes Resident) - J & B. Tilley, New Street. N.McPherson, Rothes. R.H.I.S.Cup (most points handicraft classes164/167 ) - A.Howie, Rothes. Rothes Vegetable Box - Gold D. Cruikshank, Rothes, Silver - A. Rugg McKenzie Challenge Cup ( best kept garden) - E. McWilliam, Provost Christie Drive. R.H.I.S. Cup (runner-up garden) - A Dean, Green Street. Rothes Pharmacy Cup (best vegetable garden) - A. Rugg, Burnside Street. Rotary Club Shield ( best Hanging basket) & The Mary & Andy Sherret 2 This issue sponsored by G. Laing, Stonecraft ROTHES LIBRARY NEWS Hi, I hope you all had a good summer, pity about the weather. It was good news to hear that Rothes will still have a Library even though it will mean a move to the Well the summer is behind us and we are looking school. I’m still not sure exactly when that will happen. forward to the Autumn and Winter session.We had We had a busy summer with “The Big Wild Read”. We great success at the Annual Flower Show with Jas- had 37 children signed up and held 7 Activity mornings min Campbell winning the trophy and 2nd and 3rd with a total of 74 children attending. They enjoyed the going to Hannah Kelman and Debbie Baillie. Well Activity sheets, the Leaf a Message Tree, Talking about done girls!. the books they borrowed, Accessing the Big Wild Read We currently have 7 Rainbows with 4 joining in Website and making pebble pets, which we displayed in September, we will be welcoming Lucy, Pollyanna, the Library window. Overall it was a huge success – Kerry and Bethany, this will make the unit full. Well done to all who took part. This term we will be doing our Red roundabout and September was a busy month for us. On Thur 13th Sep are hoping to continue with our Right to be series 2pm-4pm, Mairi with us doing the Right to live in Peace badge. McCallum of We were sorry to say goodbye to Charlene and are Volunteer Scot- looking for an 18+ adult to help us on a regular ba- land was at the sis,this will enable us to accomodate up to 15 girls. library to meet No requirements required, just a sense of fun and anybody who an enjoyment with children. For further details was interested in please contact either Jennifer 01340 831201 or Bev volunteering 01340 831137. work, and to assist with fill- ing out volunteer registration forms, providing all the necessary information re- quired. If you didn’t make it We have recom- on the day, just menced back after the summer holidays with 20 get in touch with girls attending regularly. the Library for further details. We too have done well at the Flower Show, this th year's theme was to decorate a wooden spoon, 1st On Sat 15 Sep we had a “Library Open Day” be- prize and the trophy went to Megan Gordon, 2nd tween 10am and 3pm. You had the chance to explore Emily Masson and 3rd Michaela Allsop. the Moray Council and Libraries’ websites including the We are just settling back in with fun nights with Online Reference Databases, sign up for basic computer popcorn and bingo and we have started our Speak- courses and see what’s good to read. We also held 2 er's Interest Badge. I am sure they will all pass !!!. storytimes for the children at 11am and 2pm and re- We are looking forward to many fun nights this freshments were be available throughout the day. term and on the agenda is Brownies have Talent, Rothes Nursery will also visit us in September. It is Theme nights, and craft evenings. great to see them back at the Library on a regular basis. If your daughter is interested in joining please con- I’ve enjoyed reading them stories as much as they have tact Jennifer 01340 831201 or Bev 01340 831137 enjoyed hearing them. On their last visit they had col- for further details. oured in some pictures, which are now on display inside the Library. Arlene McLean (Library & Information Assistant) Rothes Library This issue sponsored by G. Laing, Stonecraft 3 ROTHES ROVERS ROTHES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB It has been a good season for all at Rothes Rovers. The At the AGM of the Club the following office bearers P6/7 squad won the very first John Cooper League were appointed:- Trophy, our own Rothes Rovers Cup, and the Speymouth Trophy. In the league we only lost 1 President - Innes Shaw match. That was against closest challengers Dufftown. Vice President - Bob Murray The P5 & Under squad are second in the league with 5 Secretary - Anne Smith games and a tournament to go.