April 2016 - Alyth Voice

Alyth Voice
211th Edition, April 2016
www.alythvoice.co.uk
1600 copies
SCOUTS
It was such a pleasure to be at the Volunteers Party organised by the Community Council to see our
“Akela” Kath Jackson being presented with the Citizen of the Year Award. Having been a Leader for 20
years, it was a fitting tribute to her hard work. James Atkinson was appointed Young Citizen of the Year,
but was unable to be present to receive his award in person. Our heartiest congratulations to both of
them
Just occasionally everything just
comes together smoothly. This was
certainly the case at our Ceilidh
Night. Not to say it was easy, far
from it, there was a lot of work put
in by parents, committee
and Leaders organising and promoting it, setting out the hall and
making the stovies. But it all paid
off handsomely We had the Town
Hall buzzing the entire night. There
were frantic calculations being
made in the afternoon about numbers and quantities and thanks to
Alyth Fish and Chip Bar not only
for pealing the potatoes, but donating another bag of spuds when
they realised we didn’t have enough. We were delighted with the popularity of the event and amazed at
the total of £1013. The proceeds are destined for our Germany Trip in July and will help enormously.
Our thanks to all involved for such a splendid effort.
I am sure you are all familiar with the expression “ Go West Young Man”. In Alyth Scouts we have a habit of turning things around to the
point of “West Goes Young” as Patrick West has been appointed as a Scottish Headquarters Commissioner for Youth Involvement. The role
of SHQ Commissioner (Youth Involvement) is principally focussed around providing adult support to the Regions and Districts across Scotland in promoting Youth Involvement, but will also include being a key part of the Youth Involvement Development Group at Scottish Headquarters to ensure that the overall strategy is achieved and supported. Not to be outdone, his father Norman has been appointed Scotland
Region Assessor - Mountain Biking. This will enable Norman to grant permits for Leaders to take Scouts on mountain biking activities. With
Norman’s vast experience in this field he will be a major contributor in promoting mountain biking throughout Scotland. Well done both of
you – you are keeping up the tradition of keeping Alyth on the Scouting map
If I were to mention the term battlefield, you might fall into the trap of thinking
this might be the scene in the Scout Hut of a Troop meeting. But on this particular occasion it was a visit to Battlefield Live in Dundee a laser tag activity
with the Troop doing battle against their contemporaries. The idea for this visit
came from the Scouts themselves as part of a programme idea activity session run by Cameron McCaig. Some of the ”combatants” had been there before are were quietly confident they could annihilate their mates, but as it
turned out the layout had been completely changed and their advantage
disappeared. After an hour’s activity the resultant journey home was much
quieter than the journey in. A great night for all.
Forthcoming events
2 April -Raffle at Tesco for German Trip
23 April – Scouts Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall
27/29 May practise camp for Germany
18 June – Garden Fete
19 Sept AGM
The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter, managed, written, and delivered by volunteers.
Pictures from the Volunteers Party
Some great pics from the
AYP, including a
refurbished Hub.
The Hub
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Airlie Street Hall (contact-Shona Milne)
01828 633219
Alyth Town Hall Sandy McCurdy, Secretary
Jean Coleman
01828 632744
01828 958239
Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney)
01828 632717
Police Station
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Hydro-Electric Emergencies
0800 300 999
Scottish Gas Emergencies
0800 111 999
Scottish Water
0845 601 8855
Alyth Health Centre
01828 632 317
Alyth Primary School
01250 871 370
Blairgowrie High School
01250 871 200
NHS 24—new 24 hour health service
111
Anti-social Behaviour Team
01738 476 173
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor
01738 562 358
Alyth Dental Care
01828 633313
Samaritan Cars—Billy & Liz Gordon
01828 633554
*~*~* ALYTH Dates for Your Diary *~*~*
Due to the advance notice of these dates, please check for changes!
APRIL
2nd
7th
Pop-Up Café
Kilry Hall
Talk on ‘Iona’ by Rev Alan
Alyth Parish Church Guild
Watt
16th
Coffee Morning
Alyth Parish Church Guild
19th-23rd BLITZ!
Alyth Musical Society
20th
Spring Council Meeting
Alyth Parish Church Guild
Extraordinary General Meeting Alyth & District
Business Association
23rd
Coffee Morning
Scouts
25th
Lunch
Alyth Senior Citizens’ Lunch
& Socialising Club
The Lady in the Van
Alyth Film Club
30th
Coffee Morning
Alyth & District Pipe Band
MAY
5th
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NEW ALYTH ROAD, ALYTH, PH11 8EQ
Main Health Centre Number: 01828 632 317
Repeat Prescription Line: 01828 633 663
Community Nurse: 01828 632425
Health Visitor: 01828 633 954
After Hours
- NHS24 tel: 111
Daily Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Late surgeries by appointment
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End of session lunch
Coffee Morning
Bingo Tea
Lunch
Alyth Parish Church Guild
Inside Out
Alyth Senior Citizens’ Lunch
& Socialising Club
Alyth Parish Church Guild
Friends of Guiding
Marie Curie
Alyth Senior Citizens’ Lunch
& Socialising Club
Alyth Film Club
Coffee Morning
Village Fete
Making Tracks
Table Arts & Crafts Fair
Garden Fete
St. Ninians Church
Kettins
Alyth Community Woodland
Alyth Development Trust
Scouts
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Voice Teaser for April:
There are five people. One of them shot and
killed one of the other five. Which man is the
murderer?
1. Dan ran in the London marathon yesterday
with one of the innocent men.
2. Mike considered being a farmer before he
moved to the city.
3. Jeff is a topnotch computer consultant and
wants to install Ben's new computer next
week.
4. The murderer had his leg amputated last
month.
5. Ben met Jack for the first time six months
ago.
6. Jack has been in seclusion since the crime.
7. Dan used to drink heavily.
8. Ben and Jeff built their last computers together.
9. The murderer is Jack's brother. They grew
up together in Seattle.
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Or by appointment by contacting
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RENDEZVOUS
**HAIRDRESSER**
For free quotation
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Tel: 632097
Call Alistair Thomson
Open Tues - Sat
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NEW TEL: 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
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Mon - Thurs 4.30pm - 9.30pm
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Sunday
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Botanical Art Workshops
Local Builder since 1975
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St. Martin’s Hall, Balbeggie:
March 7th 1pm -3pm: Scaling up: plants larger than life
All general building work
Garden walls
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Repairs and alterations
Garages
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May 9th 1:30 – 4:30: Light, colour and contrast
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Just 4 Kidz Day Care Nursery
We are a privately owned Nursery which is registered
with Perth & Kinross Council, to provide
Government funded places for children aged 3-5 yrs.
Entitlement would be for 16 hours free per week. Split
funding is available with the local Authority Nursery.
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Private Services for children aged 6 months to 5 yrs.
*Full Days 8am-6pm* Half Days am &pm*
3 hr Play sessions
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As the local play group has closed; we have some
availability to provide Early Learning and Child Care
play sessions for 2 year olds for both am and pm
sessions at a reasonable price.
In all our sessions we follow
Pre-Birth to Three Guidelines &
the Curriculum for Excellence. Please contact Tracey
or Marie for further details on numbers above.
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Sparkles Cleaning
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Blairgowrie
Call Anne,
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Alyth Golf Club
Alyth Golf Club has appointed Paul Arthur as its new PGA
Head Professional and I would like to take this opportunity
to introduce myself and about upcoming events at the
Golf Club.
Having made the move north from Edinburgh, I started at
Alyth on 1st Feb. I took the opportunity in January to carry
out a full refit of the Proshop with the help from Graham
Blackadder at ‘Izon Projects’ and I definitely feel we really
achieved our goal of creating a feeling of space, light and
bright with a modern feel. The door is always open for
anyone to pay a visit!
The Proshop will be well stocked with all the latest brands
eg. Callaway, Taylormade, Ping, Wilson, Footjoy, Underarmour, Glenmuir, Motocaddy, Powakaddy to name a
few. I will also be offering a full club repair service, custom fitting and of course coaching. Alyth has an absolutely fantastic practice area which allows most people to hit
up to driver and also has a fantastic 6 hole ‘pee wee’
course for those just starting out in the game. This 6 hole
area is great for beginners and juniors to learn and develop their game. Anyone interested in lessons please contact me on 01828 632268 or at www.paularthurpro.co.uk
I write a weekly newsletters which allows me to bring you
all the latest news, gossip and goings on from in and
around the Professional Shop from Competition Results,
Course updates, Special Occasions, Achievements, Success Stories, New Product arrivals & testimonials, performance advice and instructional video tips. If you are interested in receiving this, then please go to
www.paularthurpro.co.uk and subscribe, you will then
automatically receive the newsletter.
Currently I have 3 demo days booked in; these are open
to anyone and give you the opportunity to try the products. These companies will send along their own Club
Technician to aid the process, there will be 30 min appointments available during the demo day, if interested,
contact the Proshop to book.
Sat 30th April – Wilson- 11am-3pm
Thursday 5th May- Lynx-12-4pm
Wednesday 25th May- Callaway- 2pm-6pm
Taylormade-TBC
Ping –TBC
Alyth Golf Club will be holding an Open Weekend during
the US Masters weekend on the 9th & 10th April between
1pm-4pm. Come along and play the golf course for free,
experience the club environment, entry into a free prize
draw, 15 min swing check before play . On the day there
will be great offers on membership along with our new
‘Get into Golf Package’ for beginners and ‘Flexible Package’ for the occasional golfer. If interested please contact
the club on 01828 632268(option 1) or
info@alythgolfclub.co.uk
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Morsheda Urgently Needs You to Ring a
Few Doorbells …
during Christian Aid Week 15-21 May 2016.
This seems ages away, but as
we know time creeps up on us,
so I am asking you to consider
becoming part of the team that
takes part in the door-to-door
collection for the Big Red Envelope of Christian Aid. Many
hands make like work, and it is
great to know that so many people in Alyth are already part of this
team, but we could do with some more.
Notification of planned community event
on Alyth Community Woodland on
11th June 2016
I am writing to you, to inform you that Alyth Hill Users Group are
planning on holding the annual community cycling event called
‘Making Tracks’ this year on Saturday 11th June.
Who is Mordesha? Well, she is a mother of four young children,
and they live in a house by a river which floods, something people in
Alyth know all about. As a family they have very little; she has no
savings, getting by each day is a struggle. Mordesha says, ‘I feel
very scared of the river. When I look at it I keep thinking “it is coming”.’
The event will be taking place on the community woodland during
the day only, with evening activities taking place in Alyth Scout Hall.
There will be setting up, and dismantling, activity on the days and
evenings before the event and the days following. All vehicle access
to the site will be via the middle hill path and along the top of the
Community Woodland below Kirkland Bank.
For Morsheda’s family living on low-lying islands in the Brahmaputra
River, Bangladesh, floods are a terrifying part of everyday life.
Morsheda can’t even count on having a safe place to call home: the
single-room, corrugated-iron house she shares with her children has
been flooded four times.
Visitors will be parking in the field opposite the middle Den Car Park
and will be encouraged to use the access up from this field to the
site. Locals will choose to use the Trodlem access by foot or bicycle. Signs will be re-erected to encourage sensible shared use of
Trodlem by both pedestrians and cyclists.
Last year in Alyth we raised £2,807:54. If we raise the same
amount this year, that will mean 100 families like Mordesha’s will
get a Christian Aid Home Safety Package. This could flood-proof
Morsheda’s home, raising it eight foot on an earth plinth, so that she
has a safe place to rebuild, keep livestock and grow crops. It could
also buy a goat, seeds and a wormery to help produce compost –
all of which will give her a long-term income and a solid foundation
for a new life.
Activities on offer at the event will focus on cycling participation on
the purpose made tracks and on planned routes over Alyth Hill, as
well as providing a range of family activities for all ages. It is anticipated that a PA system will be used to announce activity locations
and start times etc, and that a small stage area will be erected to
enable some acoustic music entertainment to take place.
I hope you will attend this event and enjoy the facilities and entertainment on your doorstep and I thank you in advance for your patience if for any reason this event causes any inconvenience for
you.
Please consider becoming part of the Big Red Envelope collecting team.
Contact me by phone, email, or leave me a note in any of the local
churches:
Rona Nicolson nicolsonr@outlook.com
Fancy winning a £700 new mountain bike, some outdoor clothing or
a bottle of whisky? Raffle tickets are now available from Alyth Cycles for £1 each. All proceeds go towards ongoing bike track
maintenance costs. The raffle with be drawn at the Making Tracks
event on June 11th.
01828 632671
Alyth Christmas Lights
200 Club
March Draw
On a more serious note, since the tracks were built in 2014, signs
have periodically gone missing from the bike park or access tracks
to the park. These signs are paid for by local fundraising and erected by volunteers, and are put there to promote responsible and safe
use of the park and access paths, and need to remain in place for
everyone's safety. This vandalism has now been reported to the
police, so if you see any suspicious activity regarding signs please
inform the police.
(Thanks to Muriel and Gill at Gowrie Care)
1st - £50 - 119 - Mrs L. McLean
2nd - £30 - 130 - Mrs I Hart
3rd - £20 - 185 - Mr R Love
Thank you to all who have so far renewed your subscription to the
200 Club.
All payments to be returned by 30th April please.
Thank you.
L Gordon, Treasurer
For more information please visit www.alythbikepark.co.uk
AGM TO BE HELD IN ALYTH TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY
12th MAY AT 7.30pm.
PLEASE COME ALONG TO SUPPORT YOUR LIGHTS AND GIVE
US YOUR COMMENTS AND IDEAS.
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Telephone: 01828 633363
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Panel Beating, Spray Painting and
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Minor ailment service and advice
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Surgery: Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
Tel: P&K Council 01738 475018 (8:45am-5:00pm) or Home 01250 873304
Email: imiller@pkc.gov.uk
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic
Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for:
 Nail Cutting
 Callus’ or Corns
 Fungal Infections or
Athletes Foot
 In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care
requirements contact:
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S.A.C Dip, FHPT FHPP
Johnston Groundworks,
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01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524
Your local Insurance Experts can save you money.
Whether it be Motor, Home or Commercial we have the
right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be
there when you need us most.
Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
Johnston.gworks@btinternet.com
01828 633000
Email: Iain@ianddinsurance.co.uk
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01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
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For all your foot care needs
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9.00.am-5.00 pm
Thursdays 9.00 am -1.00 pm
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Evening and home visits by appointment
36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
Put yourself in the safe reliable hands of THE
ONLY Chartered Physiotherapist in Blairgowrie
& the Surrounding Areas
Treatment for all muscle & joint pain.
Treatment of back, & neck pain.
Rehabilitation from Surgery, injury, illness or
neurological impairment & mobility
Sports specific screening & injury prevention.
Tel:01250 870062
Clinical Aromatherapist
Liz Jenkins—mifpa
1 High Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6ET
Uses therapeutic massage and essential
oils to improve and maintain health.
PILATES
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy:
Back/neck/muscle pain
Rheumatism and arthritis
Sleep disorders
Constipation
Headaches
Stress related illness
….and much more
Mat Classes and 1 to 1 Classes
St Catharine's Community Centre,
Blairgowrie
The Bothy, 16 Keillor Steading,
By Kettins, Blairgowrie, PH13 9FT
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow,
Blairgowrie.
Sports Injury & Sports Specific Rehabilitation
from acute Injury to competition/match fit.
www.blairgowriephysiotherapy.co.uk
Telephone 01828 650728 /
07885 949766 / 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning
Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning
One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning
End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
property@hodge
For full estate
agency services
Tuesday evenings and
Wednesday mornings
Pilates is a corrective form of
exercise, targeting the deep postural
muscles that support the spine and
lower back, building strength from the
inside out. The aim is to achieve a
balance between strength and
flexibility and plays a key role in injury
prevention and rehabilitation.
For details of class times and prices
Tel: Julie 07963 088 112
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
DUNCAN ROSS
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FOR RELIABLE, QUALITY &
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(Body Control Pilates and Reps Member)
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‘PHONE FOR A QUOTE`
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Mobile: 077 1072 1923
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JOHN SWINNEY
Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you.
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AH
Tel. 01250 876576
email john.swinney.msp@scottish.parliament.uk
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
Alyth Youth Partnership
In last month's Voice I talked about my pride in being appointed the new manager of AYP, and I am happy to report that
it's a case of "so far so good". We have made a number of changes to the way we operate, and over the course of my
first few weeks we have tried a few things with varying degrees of success. I am really lucky to have the support of a
great committee, and the staff and volunteers have quickly formed
To continue with the cliches, "Rome wisnae built in a day", but we can see and feel real progress. For example, the Hub has been transformed
by the staff, volunteers and young people so that it has a fresh new look. All it needs now is for more young people in S3 or above to come
along and make it their own - and it's not about just sitting in here and blethering (although there is plenty time for that) - we are planning a
programme of events over the next few months which will hopefully culminate in a trip to Poland and an ongoing exchange programme.
We have started a Homework Club which is every Monday and Friday during term time, 3.15pm to 4.30pm, and is open to everyone in P5 - P7
to come and crack through their homework with support from staff. The kids have given us good feedback and say that it feels great just to get
it done and then go home and relax. If they don't have any homework, there is always something to do here - as long as they do something!
Youth Club 1, for young people in P5 - P7 has been well attended and we have had lots of fun. We have been up the den, and the park, playing games of hunt, messing about with torches and walkie talkies, and generally running around daft. We had a trip to Mills Observatory to do
some stargazing - a clear night which was perfect, but absolutely freezing! We have tried Geocaching which has been a hit, and we are now
leaving our own caches around the area for people from all over the world to come and find. If you'd like to know more about this, just get in
touch.
Youth Club 2, aimed at S1 and S2 has not had so many people coming along, so maybe we need to think of something more exciting for
them! Some of the young people have been making a video, and will join forces with YC1 to go in some trips in the Easter Holidays.
The Girls Group continue to meet every Friday, and amongst other things their focus has been the Fish and Chip Babies project where 'Auntie'
Kath has been teaching them to knit little baby outfits to send to needy families in Malawi. They have really enjoyed this so far, despite being
initially nervous with the knitting needles!
In the Easter holidays we will be heading off for a few trips - young people from the Hub have requested a trip to Ikea to accessorise our building, and we will also stop off to visit the statue of Wojtech the Bear who they have been interested to learn about. For the younger ones, we will
have trips to the cinema, ice skating, Glasgow or maybe the beach if we happen to get a heatwave! All the while, we'll be looking out for geocaches all over the country!
Looking further ahead, we are involved in the Story Box, an amazing idea! This will be a great opportunity for our young people to learn about
digital recording technology, engage with stories from the past and the future, and to contribute to a future Alyth landmark.
George Annan
Manager Alyth Youth
Partnership
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Your Letters, Public Notices & Local Groups
Alyth Parish
Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday. Evening Service at 6.00pm on First Sunday of each
month. (Note Special Dates below)
ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Saturdays
6.30pm
St Mary's,
Dundee Rd.
Coupar Angus
Sundays
9.30am
St Luan's,
Alexandra St.
Alyth
Weekday Mass
telephone
01250 872 171
or visit
Sundays
11.00am
St Stephen's,
Bank St.
Blairgowrie
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Primary and Senior Sunday School.
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal
School Terms. New recruits are always most
welcome.
(Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years. Senior caters for children
between 8 and 12 years) (A Creche is
available for children under three).
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Prayer Group.
The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the
Burnside Court Lounge at 10.30am. Everyone
is most Welcome. (This is an informal and very
friendly meeting – why not join us?).
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The Guild. (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at
2.00pm).
7th April – Talk by the Rev Alan Watt on Iona.
16th April – Our Coffee Morning in Airlie Street
Hall.
5th May – End of Session Chat and Get Together.
12th May – End of Session Lunch (Venue to be
announced).
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The Church Choir.
The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
6.45pm on every Friday.
www.ststephensblair.co.uk
www.alythparishchurch.org.uk
We now have a Facebook page
www.facebook.com/AlythFHP
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have
adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved, to
those who are sick in Hospital or in their own
Home and to anyone else considered to be in
need of some comfort.
This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every
Sunday. If you wish to help this group in any
way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on
01828 632 151. Your help will both valued
and much appreciated by many.
Soft Tennis
ST NINIAN’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
Every Wednesday Morning
10.30 – 11.30
Airlie Street Hall Cost £2.00 per session
Never played before? Come and have a
FREE trial session.
Spare racquets available. Just turn up
or ring May (633530) or Pat (633400) for
more information.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel: 01250 874 583
Email: abcsaints@btinternet.com
Diocesan Website: www.standrews.anglican.org
April
3rd11am Book of Common Prayer Communion
10th 11am Sung Eucharist
17th 11am Sung Eucharist
24th 11am Sung Eucharist
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FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT
see ‘Local Services’
Open Sundays 2-4pm
(Easter till Remembrance)
Tel: 01828 633 045
Alyth Parish Church –
Flower Group.
Home Safety Check—
Angus Care and Repair
Recent statistics released by the Information Services Division – NHS.:
In 2012 / 2013 there was an 18% increase in hospital admissions in Angus
for people aged over 65 years of age, due
to home injury.
As you will be aware, we can carry out a
home safety check for older or disabled
people, free of charge.
I would ask you to remind people of this
service in order that we can try to eliminate as many of the environmental hazards as possible.
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MAILING LIST
Our continued challenge to ensure the future of a
free Alyth Voice, has led to implementing a
charge for postal Voices. An annual charge of
£21 will apply to all UK addresses for posting.
Overseas addresses will be quoted individually.
This charge includes the cost of
producing the Voice.
To get your Voice by post, send to
Mike Kay, 15 Airlie Street, Alyth,
PH11 8AH.
We have many members linked to the Voice
Facebook page, with 1,000s more viewing the
page every week. Have you visited yet? Remember you don’t need to join Facebook, just follow
the link on the Voice website. The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the
real-time ability to circulate information instantly.
It’s worth a look...
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DONATIONS
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to the Voice. It is much appreciated and helps
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Your Letters, Public
Notices & Local Groups
Alyth and District Business Association.
Due to the sudden and sad demise of Michael Kay it is necessary
to call an Extraordinary General Meeting,. On the 20th April at 7.30
in the Airlie Street lounge (Geo's)
The agenda will be to decide if it is to continue in its present form
and therefore a new secretary needs to be voted in, or if the association should disband or amalgamate with the Alyth Development
Trust, or another group. It is important and would be helpful for interested parties to make their views known to the chair and their
intention to attend prior to the meeting.
Don’t have access to email?
It’s free in the Airlie Street Library
The Burnside Inn—Update
This is an opportunity to rethink the purpose and main aims of the
Association.
April will see The Burnside Inn and restaurant open its doors
under new management. They are looking forward to meeting old and new customers.
Thank you
Michael Walsh
Chairman
Keep an eye out for opening date being announced soon!
Kettins Village Fete
ANDERSON
Jean and family would like to thank everybody for their kindness,
flowers, and cards following the sudden death of Ian.
Kettins Village Fete will be on the afternoon of Sunday 5th June this
year. The Community Council are currently busy making preparations for the day. Coupar Angus Pipeband will be attending and
arrangements are being made for more entertainment. We are hoping to broaden the appeal of the event by increasing the number
and variety of Stalls this year, possibly including a Farmers Market.
We would like to hear from anyone who might be interested in taking a Stall for the afternoon. The stalls cost £10 each. We are also
looking for helpers on the day of the Fete. If you would like to come
along and can spare a couple of hours to help please let us know.
Anyone who is interested in taking a Stall or helping during the
afternoon should contact Isabel Murray on 01828 628319.
He would have been very humbled by the turnout of friends and
family at the church to wish him farewell.
We would also like to sincerely thank Reverend Mike Erskine, the
staff at Alyth Health Centre, Dr. Johnstone, and Scott’s Funeral
Directors, and Lands of Loyal Hotel.
Donations received are to be shared between Alyth Parish Church
and the Scottish Mountain Rescue.
Alyth Bowling & Tennis Club - Membership
Fees for 2016
FRIENDS OF GUIDING
Coffee Morning
!! New Members Special Deal !!
Full Club Membership (1st Year) £60.00
Sat. 14th May
Bowling Member (Full Member) £120.00
New Bowling Member £ 60.00
Tennis Member - Adult £ 50.00
Junior Member - Age 12+ £ 20.00
Junior Member - Under 12 £ 10.00
Social Member £ 20.00
Airlie St. Hall
10am-12pm
Usual Stalls
If you have ever fancied trying bowls, or if you haven’t played for a
while, this is a great opportunity to join our friendly club. We are offering new members for the 2016 season the chance to join the club for
only £60 for your first year. As a full member you can play both bowls
and tennis. During the winter months we play carpet bowls, so your
bowling season doesn’t have to finish at the end of September.
Our hall and kitchen facilities are also available to hire for parties.
We look forward to seeing you
Alyth Senior Citizens` Lunch and
Socialising Club
Membership forms are available from Angela Robertson, 7 St. Andrews Street, Alyth, Tel: 01828 633275. Or if you would like further
information on becoming a member, feel free to pop into the club on a
Friday or Saturday night, or call Louise on Tel: 01828632509.
On Saturday 5th March 2016 at 10.00hrs there commenced a grand
Coffee Morning arranged and provided by the above Club. Thanks
to the dedication and hard work of all the volunteers and thanks to
the large number of people who attended, the morning managed to
raise the fantastic sum of £866.99p.
We hope to see you on or around the green,
This is truly an amazing result so once again we of the Committee
must thank everybody concerned
Louise Thomson, Secretary.
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Your Letters, Public Notices & Local Groups
STRATHMORE TOTS
Parent and baby/toddler group
We meet every Monday
10am - 12 noon
in the Alyth town
Please join us for a tea or coffee
and chat while the children play.
Snack is provided. £2 per family to
cover costs.
Find us on facebook or email strathmoretots@gmail.com
Alyth & District Pipe Band
Alyth & District Pipe Band are looking for
new or experienced members, either
pipes or drums.
Tuesday night practise in Alyth Town
Hall from 6pm, any more information
please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828
640312.
Glenisla WRI
Alyth badminton club
Tuesdays in the Airlie Street Hall.
Membership £15.00
Nightly Fees £3.00
New members welcome over 18’s only.
meet in Glenisla Community Hall
Contact Kathleen Davidson on 01575 582 205
or Sheelagh Cameron on 01575 573214
New Members Welcome
Membership £20.00
Visitors £3.00
Alyth Senior Citizens'
Lunch & Socialising Club
(Perth & Kinross Healthy
Communities Project)
Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473146
New Members & Volunteers
Most Welcome
Exercise Group at 10.00 in the
Airlie Street Hall
(£2.00p per session payable to
the Instructor)
Every Monday from 4th January 2016 until 5th December
(Except 4th July).
Lunch at 12.30 in the Airlie
Street Hall (£2.50p per person)
The next Lunches are on 25
April; 30 May; 27 June; and
29 August.
( Due to Maintenance work
being carried out to the hall
the April date may have to be
cancelled).
Would you like a lift to the
Lunch Club? Telephone
632023
Ericht Art Club
Alyth Art Group
We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon
at the Community Wing of Alyth Primary
School
If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact
the Secretary – Angela Meachen
01828 632532
for more information
STRIDE FOR LIFE
ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing
FREE led walks for individuals in their community. The group meets on a Tuesday at
1.30pm at The Airlie Street Hall. Our walks
last approximately 45-50 minutes. Walking
is a great way to keep active and make you
feel better. We think it's much more fun
walking in a group and enjoying a good old
blether! On average we have about twenty
walkers so why not come and join
us. There is no need to book, just turn up
on the day!
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church, please
contact the Rev. Mike Erskine on
01828 632 238 or email
minister@alythparishchurch.org.uk
Peter Robertson (Walk Leader) 01828
632674
Marja Dalziel 633 032 (Walk Leader).
Tom Dalziel 633 032 (Walk Leader).
Eileen Bramley 633455 (Walk Leader).
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We are a friendly little club, where people
of all abilities from beginners to expert
painters are made most welcome. the
main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a
fun environment.
If you would like to find out more please
contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or
Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Regards Gordon Coutts
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday
mornings from 10am 12pm and
would welcome new members.
Equipment can be provided
for starters.
Contact 633811 for further details
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Community Consultation
Alyth Development Trust and Perth & Kinross Council recently held a two day workshop: ‘Bridging the Gaps – Building the Future’. The consultations looked at the regeneration of the town centre and replacement of bridges and over 170 people gave their views and ideas about the future of Alyth. Planning Aid Scotland, who ran the workshops have collated a report which will help The Trust form an action plan. The report can
be found at: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/alythplacecheck, the link is also on the Alyth Development Trust’s Facebook page. You can also request a
copy from us.
Funding
We recently applied to the Sustrans Community Links fund to help with associated costs of the town centre regeneration and replacement of one
bridge. We were delighted to be invited through to the second stage of the application process. Early in March Marian Bruce, Director, Karen
Inkster, Project Manager and Delivery Officer and Diane Cassidy and Douglas Cook, both from Perth and Kinross Council presented our project
to a panel of 11 associates at Sustrans office in Edinburgh. We hope to hear in April if we have been successful in our application.
The Trust needs to continually raise money for running costs. If you have any ideas to help us fundraise we would be delighted to hear from you!
Table Sale
The Trust has run two successful fundraising table sales and are planning a further three sales this year. The sales have raised nearly £1000 for
the Trust, which will help fund the town centre regeneration. We would like to thank all the table sellers who kindly donated raffle prizes and
helped make the sale such a success. The sales will again be held in Alyth Town Hall on the following Sundays: 12 th June, 11th September and
4th December. Tables are still £10 and you are welcome to sell anything from arts, crafts, to food, to brick a brac and anything in between! Tables
are available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to book a table please email: Alythdevelopmenttrust@gmail.com
Membership
The Alyth Development Trust is keen to expand its membership. Membership is free and contact details will not be shared with third parties. You
will receive approximately 8 e-newsletters per year. The Trust works for and with the people of Alyth, with the existing Community Groups in
Alyth, Alyth Community Council and local and national government and to achieve the following objectives:
The advancement of community development including the advancement of rural regeneration
The advancement of citizenship
The advancement of education
The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities
If you wish to become a member please request a membership form from us. Forms are also available at the Losset Inn and Thrifty One in Alyth.
If you are already a member, but have not provided us with your email address and would like to receive the newsletter, please contact us at the
email address above.
AGM
Alyth Development Trust’s AGM is taking place on 8th June. Full details will be confirmed shortly, but we are hoping to have a talk prior to the
AGM. We are looking for more Directors to help lead and support the Trust throughout the coming months. As a Director you would help contribute to the development of Alyth and ensure the Trust is acting on behalf of the community.
If you need further information or would like to become a Director please contact us at: Alythdevelopmenttrust@gmail.com We also have a Facebook page where you can remain up to date and request a membership f
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…...
Birds
Later, walking on the path on our way to another hide I met my
informant and asked if the Iceland gull he saw had been a young
bird. He thought this was the case. ...
It was good to see this bird, but I was delighted to see the flocks of
peewits, and oyster catchers. There were plenty of teal about and
some pochards and tufted ducks. A few greylag geese grazed on
the banks or swam about quietly.
On our way back to my car we paused at a place where some bird
feeders had been set up. Two small boys and their father had bicycled to Kinnordy and were looking through their binoculars with
interest. A red squirrel had just appeared and was out of sight on
the other side of a tree trunk. The boys were waiting for it to come
back round and into view. Suddenly it returned to view, leaped
down to the ground and ran away through the undergrowth.
The red squirrels here at Bamff have feasted heavily on the Norway
spruce cones of the Tay Bridge Wood this winter. Nearly every tree
seems to have a small heap of scales and stripped cones. I hope
this year will bring a good season for coning.
It is the middle of March: squadrons of grey geese are heading
north to breed. First I hear the distant cries of flying geese. Then, as
they grow louder, I look up. There they are: great arrow-heads of
them.
Paul Ramsay
A couple of evenings ago I watched a group preparing to drop in to
land at Lintrathen Loch. This morning a flight was powering its way
on its journey to breeding grounds in Iceland: I wonder where they
will roost tonight. As the geese flew by we decided that they were
greylags rather than pink feet. A greater spotted woodpecker
drummed in the distance.
CHANGES TO THE ALYTH VOICE
TEAM
THANK YOU CATRIONA
The Alyth Voice team would like to thank Catriona
Ronald for her time and dedication over the last 3½
years. Unfortunately due to new commitments she
won’t be able to continue with her role on the team. We
would like to wish her all the best for the future and say thank you
again for your support to the Voice.
Fieldfares are on their way north too. I see them in the trees and
hear the 'tchak tchak' of their call. Jays screech from within a wood.
Spring always comes as a thrill. The drab colours of winter will be
with us for some time yet, but the land is waking. I came across a
splendid frog yesterday by the banks of the Burnished Burn. She
looked heavy with spawn. Thinking of the nearby otter spraints I
hoped she would make herself scarce before the otter came back.
NEW VOICE COMPOSITOR
With Catriona leaving the Voice, the team have managed to obtain
the services of Lynne McGowan. Lynne has lived in Alyth for the last
27 years but she’s originally from the west
coast.
She and her husband have 2 daughters
and a grand-daughter. She runs her own
Responsive Websites and Graphic Design
business from Alyth called Peapod Studios. Lynne hopes to continue the good work
of Catriona and hopefully add some new
ideas. You can contact Lynne via the usual
email address at copy@alythvoice.co.uk
Later, visiting the ponds, I saw a little grebe, teal, a drake goosander, several pairs of mallard and one mute swan. Will the swan’s
mate join us, or is she already sitting on some early eggs?
The silage, laced with barley, that the sheep are being fed is a great
draw to the birds. Flocks of chaffinches and bramblings, their brightly coloured cousins, descend on the fresh silage as it is spewed out
by the feeder. They search out the grains of barley and devour it.
With the little birds come the pigeons, the jackdaws, rooks and carrion crows, all to enjoy the bounty. After them come the raptors:
perhaps a merlin, or a sparrow hawk. A buzzard may drop on a
pigeon, or a peregrine may stoop on one in flight.
NEW VOICE TREASURER
Some days have passed since I wrote the earlier part of this piece:
days of haar, but today the sun is back and I drove over to Kinnordy. Grandson Adam came with me, a little grudgingly, but was
pleased when one of the occupants of a hide told us that he had
seen an Iceland gull. It was easily seen, our informant said. I wondered if I would find it and scanned the waters with their groups of
feeding black-headed and common gulls. There was one larger
bird, about the size of a herring gull. I scanned past it with my telescope, but found no other candidate. I remembered that my mobile
telephone has a guide to the birds of the British Isles and looked in
that. Perhaps the Iceland gull was a juvenile? I looked back through
the crowds of gulls and saw one that suited…..
After the sudden passing of Michael Kay the team needed to find
another new member of the team. Our new compositor recommended her sister-in-law, Mel McFadden. Mel originally from Worcester
moved to Alyth with her husband 13 years ago to raise her children.
She provides services to many local businesses through her own
company, The Flying PA. Mel hopes to continue the good work of
Michael and encourage the growth of the voice. Mel can be contacted using the usual email address at accounts@alythvoice.co.uk
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lots of exciting garments for leisure,
corporate or just for fun………..ring Mike
01828633065/07742934072
No min charge, no setup charges,
Carpet Care
Carpet, Upholstery and Leather
Cleaned and Protected
Independent Living Solutions for
older people
Neil Stewart
Call for a Free Quote:
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
David Scott Ltd
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
& MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
·DAY CARE
·RESPITE CARE
·RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens :
Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu:
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice.
www.hopeparkhouse.com
Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie
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As we grow older, making a decision about
where to live is stressful.
“Should I Stay of Should I Go?”
We can help you assess all your options using
our ‘Home For Life’ Toolkit.
If you want to stay where you are, we can
advise on and project manage adaptations to
your current home so that you can continue to
live there safely and independently
Or, we can support you through the entire
process of moving and downsizing to a smaller
property, sheltered housing, residential care or
nursing home.
Find out more at www.thehomestraight.org.uk
Or email us at: info@thehomestraight.org.uk
or call us on 07840 544420
Local Services and Appeals
ALYTH
FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday
To Remembrance Sunday
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1850s to date, there are now
over 6,500 photographs of
local people, schools, businesses, events, views, weddings, etc
Parish records from 1623 —
1854
Baptism records from 1900s
to date
6,500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for
Alyth’s 3 cemeteries
Publications & memorabilia
over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access & advice on
tracing your ancestors)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Sunday—Closed
Thursday 12.30pm—4.30pm &
5pm—8pm
Friday 9am—1pm & 2pm—5pm
Saturday 9.30am—12.30pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have
handed in ink cartridges, mobile phones etc
for recycling. The charity which provided the
collection facility and contributed to NSPCC
no longer operates that service.
We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items.
Please continue to bring your ink cartridges
only down to the Health Centre until further
notice. Thank you.
Home-Start Perth is a
voluntary organisation which
supports Families with young
children throughout Perth and
Kinross. Our trained
volunteers, who all have
parenting experience,
will visit a family in their own
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 you have skills which could
benefit the organisation, please get in touch
for an informal chat in the first instance with
Susan on 01738 638847. Visit
www.homestartperth.org.uk or email us on
info@homestartperth.org.uk.
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and
Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
WRVS
Books on Wheels
Can’t get to the library?
We deliver books to your door...
Books – in normal or large print /
Audio Books – cassette player
req. / Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for
details
STRATHMORE DEMENTIA
INFORMATION CAFÉ
This drop-in café has information
stalls to browse and time to chat
over a cup of tea/coffee with other
people with dementia, family members and carers.
The café is held on the last Tuesday of the month in St Catharine’s
Church Hall, George St, Blairgowrie
PH10 6EY, from 10am-12 noon
There will be speakers to give a
short talk on alternate months and
on the other months, complimentary
therapies and hand massages. See
local press for details.
Staff from the Strathmore Dementia Service will also be available
every month to offer free, confidential memory tests. No need to book,
just come along.
For further information, please
contact Strathmore Day Opportunities on 01250 871938 or Fiona Matthews, Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor on 01738 562358
We look forward to seeing you
there.
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice, please
contact the Voice at copy@alythvoice.co.uk.
If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice, again, please contact us at
copy@alythvoice.co.uk.
Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town
information possible!
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Top o’ Toon
Alyth Film Club
First Things First
Spring Showings at the Ogilvy
Rooms.
First things first. Alyth is the poorer for the loss o’ Michael
Kay, no’ just a barber, but a fine man wi’ great civic acumen.
From April we will be returning to a Monday evening
showing
Monday
25th
We sair miss ye at the Post Office, Billy Gordon. Is it a jonick
that ye are helping out the Samaritans in Alyth?
April
Life goes on - but nae the same. Welcome tae the world
young Oliver, Postie’s grandson.
7.30 The Lady in the Van 12A
A big screen adaptation of writer Alan Bennett’s iconic and celebrated memoir, directed Nicholas Hytner.
The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett
and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who
‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny, poignant and life-affirming.
Sae still much tae be thankful for and twa grandsons o’ mine
wha visit and recall their childhood memories wi’ me.
Eh dae miss nae Valentine this year, but appreciate guid
friends wha visit - like Rev. Mike, Connie and Peter, Johnny
and Nancy, Esther, Cramie folk Lilian and Jim.
Doors 7.15pm, donations welcome, refreshments available
Photo can eh recite skule poetry and no’ recall yestreen?
Monday 30th May
But eh div mind some trips wi’ meh maw and paw. Loco over
Tay Brig tae Edinburgh fir the day. Roon’ the Castle then tram
tae zoo. Bocht a box o’ Edinburgh Rock (lo’oed the cinnamon)
and headed fir the chimps tea-party and ride on elephants
(no’ nae longer p/c) and penguin parade. Meh mother carried
oor pieces - nae café fir wis!
6.30 Inside Out PG
Bank Holiday Monday – entertainment for young and old, come and
enjoy this Disney Pixar animated feature.
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to
San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and
school. This is a poignant, joyful coming of age story.
Lucky me! Gret visits frae ex-pupils. Dinnae ask why! Espeshully Aly (& Julia) frae 1967 tae Full Gospel Church in
Dundee. Dinnae need meh tambourine!
Doors 6.15, donations welcome, refreshments available.
Pastor Mike is a treat and boon.
Looking forward to seeing you all for another year of viewing great
films
Hae ye sampled Andrea o’ Singin' Kettle’s braw marmalade
yet?
She Smokes Like a Fish
And smiles frae Martin and Lynn o’ Co-op? Maks a pleasant
change!
This original collection of misprints, howlers and more was gathered
over many years.
Enjoyed “Mr Holmes” on Sabbath thanks tae Olivia.
Local author, Rex Last,
is donating all the royalties of his latest eBook
to the volunteer-run
newsletter Alyth Voice.
Look forrit tae “Spectre” on 20/3 wi’ Daniel Craig. Prefer him
tae Sean!
Thank ye agen tai Claire, Dad, Dawn and team o’ Lunan’s fir
meh “AV” deliveries.
Go to:
www.amazon.co.uk
buy and download a
copy for just £3. Enjoy
a good laugh as well as
supporting a local good
cause.
This is a braw wee toon and when eh sit alone noo each morn
eh count mesel blessed - Valentine or no’!
At long last this is it Thank ye Alyth
For information about
the author and his other
eBooks, go to
www.locheesoft.com.
Ower tae someone else!
Josi “Tap o’ Toon
(May be No’ Wi’ A’ body!)
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Café in the Square
Market Square Alyth
Winner of Alyth's Best Business 2015
SHEAR SUCCESS
12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed,
Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts
available with Zoe,
Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5,
Saturday 9-1
Open 7 days serving breakfast, light bites
and lunches both sit in and take away.
Children's menu, high chairs and baby
change available.
We offer a vast selection of coffees, teas
and hot chocolates as well as cold drinks
and milkshakes. A variety of cakes,
traybakes and freshly baked scones.
Gluten free and vegan friendly available.
Call us on 01828 958040 to pre order your
breakfast or lunch! Outside catering and
buffets made to order.
Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
22 years experience
Gents & Juniors
Hair Salon
Closed Mondays
Open from 9.30am
Tues- Sat
3 Commercial Street
Alyth
Tel: 01828 632637
No Appointment
Necessary
– solicitor & notary public
“a refreshing approach”
adams
 wills & executries  employment law
 dispute resolution  commercial
 power of attorney  property
 legal advice for Tourism Industry
call: t. 01250 874 485
m. 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail: farah@adams-law.co.uk.
www.adams-law.co.uk
Free wifi and Loyalty cards
All aspects undertaken
JRT’s
farah
Grass cutting, strimming, edge trimming &
renovation, leaf clearing, hedge cutting &
removal, topiary, weed control, chemical
spraying, rotovating, tree & shrub planting,
tree & plant pruning and shaping, border
maintenance, wood fencing & repairs (all
types), slabbing & block paving,
landscaping, turfing & grass seeding,
driveways & patio power washing.
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call you'll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance.
Tel: Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
www.cmaxgardenservices.co.uk
Kirrie Horse & Country
12 Bank St, Kirriemuir, DD8 4BG
Ronald Saunders
Roofer/Slater
Slate Repairs, Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken,
Insurance Work.
01828 633053 / 07761857994
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES
POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD
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A percentage from the sale of the cards
& notelets will go to Wisecraft, the
mental health craft project in
Blairgowrie.
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Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs
Only two needed, £1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL: 01828 632434
www.frogpublications.co.uk
01575 572500
WEE MACHINES
(ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street, Alyth, PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATV’s and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist
Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777
E: jimsweemachines@btinternet.com
www.weemachines.co.uk
Equestrian Supplies and Feed
Hoggs of Fife Clothing
G A Davidson
Your local joiner and contractor since 1953
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the
comfort of your own home
Contact details
Mobile: 07786674776
Home: 01828 632284
E mail: dmelloy@pkc.gov.uk
“ No job too big or too small”
*New
build and extensions.
*Replacement windows and doors.
* Kitchens.
*Repairs and alterations.
*All types of joiner work carried out.
Call or email for advice and estimates
01828 632070
07525235681
gd.davidsons@gmail.com
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CRIGHTONS
CYCLES
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New & Used Cycle Sales
Repairs
Servicing
Parts & Accessories
Extensive range of bikes—from trikes and
scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel. 01250 874447
www.crightonscycles.co.uk
Mollison Construction
all construction catered for foundation and drainage works,
utilities laying, concrete works,
slabbing, kerbing, mono blocking,
site layouts and preparation works.
also available, mini-digger hire with
self drive or with operator
FREE ESTIMATES
Derek Mollison
01828 633 742 / 07745 449 331
derek.mollison@btinternet.com
MARIE CURIE,BINGO TEA
The Menzies family are once again holding
a bingo tea in aid of Marie Curie.
This will take place on Thursday,19th May
at the Town Hall,eyes down 7.30pm.
Please bring your own cup.
Donations of prizes or raffle items would be
gratefully accepted.
Please get intouch with Helen on 632929.
Cherrybank I Leitfie Terrace
New Alyth I PH11 8NF
www.amandablakeman.com
Online Accounting Service
 24/7 access to your accounts, safe,
Alyth & District Pipe Band
Coffee morning
Sat 30th April, 10am
reliable and fast.
All the usual stalls,
Full Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll
Services
 Self assessment, management and
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Airlie Street Hall.
year end accounts.
Computerised or Manual.
SAGE training and business
start-up.
Free initial consultation.
SPRING POP-UP CAFÉ
AND TABLE TOP SALE
KILRY HALL
Tel: 01828 633553
SATURDAY 2ND APRIL
FROM 11AM – 4PM
ADT table sale reunion!
A couple bought some beautiful wooden
and iron light sconces from a seller at the
Alyth Development Trust table sale on Sun
13th March.
When they collected the items they accidentally took a bag and box containing
personal belongings of the table seller.
Please could they get in touch with Karen
Inkster from the Development Trust at
alythdevelomenttrust@gmail.com to arrange for the items to be returned.
TEA, COFFEE,
HOT CHOCOLATE AND
CAKES – ALL DAY
SOUP AND FILLED ROLLS
FROM 12 – 2 PM
PLANTS, POTTERY,
BOOKS AND
PHOTOGRAPHY
In aid of Kilry Hall funds
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 murdo.fraser.msp@scottish.parliament.uk
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J & J HOWE
30 Reform St. Blairgowrie
Open Monday – Friday 8 - 5 Saturday 9 -1
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE
Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS
Auction sale on Mondays 6pm
Goods on view from 2pm day of sale
Also Saturday 2 - 4
Office open Tues and Wed 8.30 - 4
See weekly list and auction dates on line
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP
We sell and fit carpets, cushion floor,
blinds and curtains.
Try our free measuring and estimating service.
Samples to take home and check the
colours in your room.
For further details of all these services
phone 01250 872361
or email matt@jjhowe.co.uk
www.jjhowe.co.uk
TRY THE NEW, REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY. WE OFFER:
• A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
• A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
• Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
• Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
• Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on:
Telephone: 01828634285/07971283491
E mail: enquiries@kwgaccountancy.co.uk
KWG Accountancy Ltd, Fionnadh, St Ninians Road,
Alyth, PH11 8AR
www.kwgaccountancy.co.uk
www.facebook.com/KWGAccountancy
FRIENDLY•PROFESSIONAL•APPROACHABLE
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ALYTH
GOLF CLUB
OPEN
WEEKEND
SATURDAY 9TH & 10TH APRIL
2016
Great offers for new members in all categories,
come and play free golf on the full course, times
available in afternoons or use the pro-active facilities all day. View the facilities and you won’t be disappointed.
STEAK NIGHTS
AT STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE
Steak Nights Every Thursday!
Enjoy 2 Meals comprising our
'Scott Brothers Butchers' Finest
8oz Rump Steaks, Served with
Chips, Onion Rings, Mushrooms
and Tomatoes, with either Peas
and Coleslaw or a Side Salad,
and a 250ml Carafe of Rioja
Wine or White Alternative (or 2
soft drinks) for only £24!
Please call us on 01828 634004 to reserve a table.
Offer valid for multiples of 2 persons. Steaks will be 8oz minimum uncooked
weight. Our Full Menu will also be available.
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SC AUTO SERVICES
Victoria Street, Alyth
01828 633660
ALL CARS, VANS AND 4X4’S WELCOME
SERVICING ● MOT PREP ● MECHANICAL REPAIRS
Serving our local community since 1985
TIMING BELTS ● WELDING ● BRAKES ● CLUTCHES
Currently registering new NHS, Private and
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS ● TOWBARS SUPPLIED &
FITTED
Highland Dental Plan patients
FULL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE INCLUDING
KEY AND IMMOBILISER PROGRAMMING
ABS FAULTS, AIRBAG FAULTS, ENGINE FAULTS
ANY LIGHT ON YOUR DASHBOARD WE CAN HELP
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 9.30am)
WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF NEW CARS AND VANS
FOR SALE. WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION
OF MOTOR FINANCE PACKAGES TO SUIT EVERYONES
POCKET, INCLUDING BUSINESS CONTRACT HIRE,
PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE, FINANCE LEASE, PCP
AND HIRE PURCHASE.
WE ARE CONFIDENT WE CAN FIND THE RIGHT DEAL
FOR YOU.
www.scautocarsales.co.uk
www.scautoservices.org.uk
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Tooth whitening, Cosmetic dentistry
Hygienists, Braces, Facial Rejuvenation.
Looking after you and your family.
01250 875 136
reception@blairgowriedentalcare.co.uk
www.blairgowriedentalcare.co.uk
ALL MAJOR CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Authorised and regulated by the FCA
Credit licence number – FRN620641
Northlands Nursing Home
Macnabs is delighted to announce the expansion of its Blairgowrie Office,
Courts and Private Client Departments.
Well respected local court practitioner Jamie Baxter formerly of
A & R Robertson & Black has joined the Macnabs Court Team. Based in
the Allan Street, Blairgowrie Office - many of you will already know Jamie,
who was brought up in Blairgowrie, from his local Blairgowrie connections.
Jamie practises in all areas of court work such as matrimonial, contact and
civil disputes with a focus on criminal matters such as road traffic matters.
This latest addition to the Macnabs Court Team means that Macnabs with 7
Court Solicitors has the largest team of litigation specialists in Perthshire.
Our solicitors are experienced in all areas of court work and can serve our
clients throughout Perthshire.
Jamie will be assisted in the Blairgowrie office by Hazel. Hazel McIntyre is
also a local Blair girl. She will be working in the main Blairgowrie front office
and is available to help you with any property related matters.
FAMILY OWNED - “WE REALLY CARE”
 Highly qualified stable staff team
 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day
 Home cooked choice of meals
 Secure gardens
 Some fully funded places available
Additionally, local solicitor Susan Mackay (who might be known to you as
Susan Maxwell having recently married local undertaker, Martin Mackay)
has joined our Private Client Department. Susan is experienced in Wills,
Powers of Attorney, Executries and the provision of services for our older
clients.
Senior Private Client Partner, Andrea Hay, says “Macnabs is delighted that
Susan has joined our growing firm. Macnabs believes in traditional
personal service provided by knowledgeable, skilled solicitors. Susan is a
local girl and is well placed to assist our clients in Blairgowrie, Alyth and
surrounding areas.”
If you wish to make an appointment to see Jamie or Susan then please
telephone 01738 623432 or email jamiebaxter@macnabs-law.co.uk and
susanmackay@macnabs-law.co.uk
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on
01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit.
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Thrifty One
From the Community, for the Community
Opening times: 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday
Phone: Carole/Anne 07592 338449.(speak or leave a message)
Facebook message on our page: Thrifty One
Email: thriftyone1@outlook.com
What a relief to have some sunshine streaming in through the windows this last month. We have even dared
to leave the shop door open on some sunny days, though it could be argued that outside can sometimes be
warmer than inside the shop! Spring is definitely upon us at long last. We have a good selection of seasonal
clothing on our rails, some still with their labels on & never worn
At the beginning of March, Paul Ramsay (on behalf of Alyth Voice,) came into Thrifty One to receive a donation of £250 from money raised through the shop. We also donated prizes to the bingo tea recently held to
raise funds for a bench in memory of Michael Kay. These came from new items donated to Thrifty One. In
addition we were happy to display & sell tickets for the raffle to raise money for Cancer Research in memory
of Ann McFadden. A portion of the shop takings was also donated to the same cause on the day of their big
fund raiser at the Bowling Club.
Knowing how the Scouts and cubs can get wet & muddy on their wide games we have provided them with a
selection of good quality fleeces to keep handy for emergencies. Again these have come from donated stock.
We are currently selling raffle tickets on behalf of AHUG – Making Tracks who are raising funds
for the local bike park. First prize is a brand new Lapierre Raid 527 Mountain Bike from Alyth
Cycles, plus many more including two bottles of Malt whisky!
As the above shows there are differing ways in which Thrifty One can give to local groups &
organisations. But we do need to know who you are, so please do get in touch with ideas and
suggestions.
As part of our upcycling remit we are pleased to welcome Shirley McGregor from ‘Pop Up Art
Room Blairgowrie.’ From Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 April she will be running a decorated goblet
and recycled textile craft workshop from for 8 – 12 yr olds. Details are in the accompanying photo. It will be exciting to see how everyday objects can be transformed.
Its been great to see new faces becoming regulars in the shop. Many more of you have found us
on Facebook too. Many thanks to you all.
For those of you who use social media , you can find us as Thrifty One. Please like & share us
with your friends. The more folk who know about us, the more funds we can raise. Thanks!
CANCER RESEARCH FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF ANN McFADDEN
Ann’s family would like to say a huge THANK YOU to
everyone who donated items, Paintings, Sketches,
Cards, Crafts, Knitting, Flower Arrangements, chocolates, candles, booze and jewellery, who baked,
helped out, provided the venue, came and drank tea
or coffee and ate cakes and gave us so much money... and an even bigger thank you to those of you
who travelled many miles to share this day with us.
Support was received with great thanks from local
Tayside companies and Artists:
Frances Law, Graham Wands &
Cameron Murray.
Alyth Bowling & Tennis Club, Costcutters, Thrifty One, Graham Davidson Joiners, Skea Organics, Shaggy2Chic Dog Grooming, Local Jeweller
(Liz), Rachel Glen Designs, Piccolo’s Restaurant, Frankies Fish Shack, Jaconelli 57, Eco Chic hairdressing, Tropic Skincare, Grewars Farm
Shop, Premier Alyth.
We are all truly overwhelmed by your support and immense kindness. You helped make this a magical memorial and testament to my amazing
mum. We have raised an unbelievable amount of money which is still growing, £2200+
We salute you all.
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Memories of Michael
A young Michael Kay and myself planting a tree at the burnside
( near Chas. Palmer's Garage ) I like to think it is the existing willow.
Several of the pupils, I think prize winners, were given the honour in
Coronation year. As you see Michael started early doing his bit for
Alyth ! From Fiona Stewart nee Walker.
Isla Parishes
Our quiz suppers are now a regular and well attended event in our
community. Our most recent one was held in Kilry Hall on Friday
18th March in a packed hall, where there was some serious competition to see who would be crowned the winning team. A special
thank you goes to our willing band of volunteers who provided a
lovely supper and to everyone else who helped make the evening
such a great success. A special thank you to Evelyn Hood, who
made up the quiz and to Ian Murray, our Quiz Master. The winners
were Alison and Ian MacKintosh and Ken and Yvonne Allen.
Our annual Plant Sale is planned for Saturday 7th May in Airlie Hall
between 10am and 12 noon. With spring around the corner, it’s an
ideal opportunity to buy locally grown plants and shrubs. We will
also have the usual stalls, including cake and candy, crafts, local
produce as well as a chance for a blether with a cuppie and some
delicious home baking!
Musical Notes
Families at war!
Mrs Blitztein, played by Glenda Kean and Mr Locke, played by Ron
Kirkpatrick certainly cannot see eye to eye.
Tickets for BLITZ! by Lionel Bart can be obtained from the Café in
the Square from Monday 4th April.
Mornings 10am till 12noon and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday afternoons from 2pm till 4pm.
A sad farewell
After 3 ½ years as the compositor of the Alyth Voice,
this is my last one. I have enjoyed working with the
Voice and its great team however; my commitments
have led me to stand down in favour of some new blood. I know
Lynne McGowan is going to do a great job and I hope you all support her as you have supported me. Daniel Channon will continue
as a compositor with Lynne.
BLITZ! opens on Tuesday 19th April at 7.30 in Alyth Town Hall and
runs until Saturday 23rd April. It is a great family show filled with
swinging music, dancing and interesting characters; a lovely way to
spend an evening.
The Alyth Hotel can provide pre theatre High Teas for £8.99.
Please book in advance.
I’m not going anywhere, so will still see you all around Alyth . . . .
All the best, Catriona
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