KILLIN NEWS KILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Apriill//May 2020 October/November 2019 Issue 175 Price £1 Killin News Editorial It seems that, in the blink of an eye, the whole world, our small part of it included, has been transformed into an uncertain, fearful place, in which we all feel as if we are treading on eggshells, not knowing what the future holds for us, our families and our friends. When the last Killin News was published, none of us had even heard of Coronavirus, but now, already many positives are beginning to emerge. The huge concerted efforts by our NHS teams, with scientists, governments and communities around the world to overcome a common enemy is heartening. Killin Community is no exception. As you will see on page 3, a group of local volunteers have very speedily thrown us all a precious lifeline, in the form of DEADLINES the newly created Killin Care Group. The speed with which this happened, Issue 176 including the production and distribution of leaflets to every home, is a huge Advertising 1st May credit to all involved. Copy 8th May On a world scale, with few air flights and less car use, we are already seeing Flyers 20th May rapid environmental improvements, prompting many to reconsider their priorities in life. Yet another positive is the resourceful use of social media and Publication 29th May television to reach and encourage groups of us to join in a host of activities, Index such as exercises, dancing, singing, all enjoyable and all from the confines of home. 1893 Storm Damage 23 Back in Killin, we are very pleased to report that a new Killin phonebook is Ads Index 38 now to be produced, thanks to some very keen volunteers (page 6). Our Bank Closure 25 production of this issue was challenging as we had to cope with daily changes Big Shed 32 and cancellations, but we hope you will still enjoy reading it and not be too Cancer Research 9 confused by it! Production of the next issue may be cancelled, depending on Crianlarich Nursery 9 the situation by that time, but be assured that we will return at some stage EAK 17 In the meantime, we all hope you stay safe and healthy. EH EAK Schools Project 31 Editorial 2 Editorial Policy Statement Frost Report 22 The Killin News is a free community newspaper produced and distributed KAT 9 every two months by volunteers to households and businesses in Killin and Killin & District Car Scheme 7 Killin Care Group 3 district. The aim of those involved is to produce an informative, accurate Killin Connection 8 and entertaining journal for those who live, work and visit in this area. Killin Community Council 11 Letters and articles published in the newspaper do not necessarily reflect Killin Floral Association 7 the views of the Production Committee and they reserve the right to Killin Heritage Society 7 shorten, edit or not publish any item. Contributions will be attributed to the Killin Medical Practice 4 author. Vested interests will be declared where applicable. Articles should Killin Music Festival 16 be between 200 and 300 words, photos in high quality and the content Killin Phone Book 6 should be original work relevant to Killin and environs. All personal emails Killin Primary School 20 are acknowledged by a reply. If you do not receive a reply please contact Later Life Training 28 us by phone or drop the article in the office letterbox. Letters 18 Local Author’s Latest Book 38 Production Committee Local Media Archive 31 Judy Forster, Sylvana Ginella, Liz Howard Local Planning Applications 37 Susan Howard, Angus Inglis, Angus Kay, Lockdown 29 Anneke Mayo, Chris Rose, Marion Strang Lodge Breadalbane 33 Photographer Ron Allner Mobile Libraries 39 Musings From The Manse 24 Delivery Volunteers New NeighbourFood Service 27 Mary Anderson, Jim Beattie, Margaretanne Browne, Obituary 32 Ellen Cattenach, Theresa Elliot (and James), Pandemic Prayer 12 Lynne Ferguson, Tim and Ruth Fison, Tim Frost, Linda Frost, Old Mill 9 Elizabeth Hancock, Andrea Hobson, Jillian Laurence, Police Report 10 Margaret MacIver, Katy MacLeod, Catherine Macmillan, Recycling Centres 39 Gavin Macnab, John and Jennifer Morris, SCAA 13 Billy Noble, David Pritchard, Kay Riddell, Moira Robertson, Scouts 34 Gordon Webster, the family at Rubble Cottage Scottish Wildlife Trust 14 and some committee members Shutters Knit & Natter Group 13 Sports and Leisure Club 26 Proofreaders Stirling Parliamentary Office 26 Lynne Ferguson, Michael Gardiner, Frances Inglis, Margaret MacIver, Superhero Gets the All-Clear 36 David Paterson, Anne Rose SWI 6 U3A 29 Web sites: www.killin.info and www.killinnews.co.uk Walk in the Park 19 e-mail: [email protected] What’s On 39 [email protected] Which Bin 39 Address: Morenish Place, Main Street, Killin FK21 8UR Office Phone : 01567 820014 Front Cover Snowy Beinn Ghlas From Killin pdf versions of the paper can be viewed on the Killin News website Photo Ron Allner 2 22 As the magazine was being prepared, the situation was changing daily and some activities or events appearing in this issue may have been cancelled. Please check with the organizer before attending any of the advertised activities. CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 KILLIN CARE GROUP Government advice will soon come into effect requesting certain groups of people to self-isolate, in order to control the spread of the virus and protect those more vulnerable to its affects. To that end, volunteers from the Killin Community have drafted a plan in order to help those groups of people who may have to self-isolate over the coming months. So, if you are one of these people, or work for the NHS (or any other community service) and find that you can’t cope, we’re here to help, FREE of charge: Picking up Shopping Posting Mail Friendly Phone Call Urgent Supplies Collect Prescriptions Any Reasonable Request If you need help, please call Sara or Christian on the following numbers: Sara 07775 916913 Christian 07921 954589 or email us: [email protected] We will then arrange for someone from the Killin Care Group to help you out at the earliest possible opportunity. We are all volunteers and there is no charge for our help, we will also NEVER ask you for money to provide this service. IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION PLEASE CALL 999 OR 111 3 Killin Medical Practice Coronavirus (Covid-19) times. Recontact us and we may To see this system in action please The situation with Coronavirus will change your appointment view youtu.be/pOeLnYPpU_Q be rapidly changing. At the time of arrangement. Nearme is powered by attend writing, 18th March, we have had to When you attend the surgery let the anywhere and is a secure NHS begin to re-prioritise and adapt how reception team know you have provided service. For more our care is delivered. Medical arrived. You will be directed to information about the service, services will alter nationwide in the particular a waiting area or be asked including safety, please find this at coming weeks and months. to remain in the car park and we will www.nearme.scot Our specific plans will be displayed in call you into the surgery. It is You may be offered a video and around the villages :- necessary for us to restrict home consultation appointment in place of Killin - on the notice board outside visits to essential urgent care at the a face to face or a telephone the surgery, the Killin News Office, time of writing. appointment. This appointment is Library, Newsagents and the Co-op. If you usually drop in prescriptions, made by our reception team in the Crianlarich - Londis Shop. we ask that you use our repeat way that other appointments are Lochearnhead - Owens Shop. telephone prescription line or speak made. To connect with your clinician Tyndrum - Brodies Shop. to the staff if it is not a usual repeat. for the appointment please visit our Our website will be updated with If you have forms you require the website and click the link or visit changes and accessed at surgery to process please speak to www.nhsattend.vc.killinhc you will www.killinmedicalpractice.scot.nhs.uk the team to arrange email delivery. then access our ‘virtual waiting We will also post updates on the Please speak to the team for post room’ where the clinician will Killin Community Page on Facebook. delivery of all outstanding forms that connect with you. Thankfully, for the majority Covid-19 are due collection from the surgery. Should you have to come into the will pass as a mild flu like illness surgery can we remind you to report which you can manage at home New Video Consulting to reception and not go directly to yourself as with many other viral Video consultation is an innovative the waiting room and please illnesses. If you have a fever or new medium for consulting with you that remember for the safety of both staff continuous cough you should self- we are swiftly trialling. It will enable and patients to wash your hands or isolate at home for 14 days. Please you to consult with any of our use the hand sanitizer provided. follow advice for self-management medical team if you have access to and self-isolation (which includes or own a computer, laptop, tablet or Staffing instructions for your household) at smart phone. On a happier note, we are delighted www.nhs.inform.scot Do not present Situations in which we see this to tell you that Dr Mill will be going at the surgery or other care service to be helpful include: off on maternity leave at the end of providers without prior arrangement.