AMAZING TRANSFORMATION IN ALYTH When an unassuming Bentley SIII standard steel saloon rolled up at Pitnacree Street in 2010 few passers-by would have guessed it would or could be transformed into a convertible But thatrsquos what Classic Restorations did and with magnificent results The conversion took six months and followed the same processes used by HJ Mulliner when the cars were in current production in the early 1960rsquos Bentley SIIIs have a very strong traditional separate chassis which makes them perfect for this conversion And now this car is an exact replica of the H J MULLINER drop-head coupe built on SII and SIII chassis During the conversion all existing paint was removed back to bare metal and the car was re-painted in the traditional Rolls-Royce method using eleven coats of paint All the brightwork was re-plated or replaced The interior of the car was entirely re-trimmed using new leather new car-pets and a completely new fully powered electro-hydraulically operated hood fully-lined with mohair and housed in a new leather hood bag New panelwork was required and interior woodwork was refurbished

The exciting part of this amazing story is that Classic Restorations is now in the unique position of being able to offer this level of expertise and craftsmanship They have a complete set of drawings technical specifications and patterns which will enable them to carry out this type of conversion again and also on other models such as Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley lsquoSrsquo-type cars

154th Edition February 2011

Alyth Voice

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wwwalythvoicecouk Minimum Circulation 1725

Images in article copy Classic Restorations

The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter managed written and delivered by volunteers

BEFORE

AFTER

HOOD DOWN AT GLAMIS CASTLE GATES

WINTER VOICE The Voice took on a new dimension this winter by providing weather council and news updates as well as appeals to its email distribution list The Voice would like to thank everyone who responded to the appeals for Belmont Care Home the missing cat and also clearing snow and ice from paths The AYP and Scouts were delighted to get involved in the latter and over a number of weeks Ron Kirkpatrick and his rsquoSnow Patrollersrsquo went beyond the initial appeal and returned to clear paths time and time again The many stories of family friends and neighbours looking out for each other this winter is further testament of Alythrsquos community spirit Well done

If you would like to add your email address to our database email alythvoicealythvoicecouk and type ldquoSubscriberdquo in the subject box copy J Gillison

2

1st

2nd

3rd

Alyth Hill New Yearrsquos Day 2011

John Taylor Ron Tripney Dave McLaren

Dave McLaren lights the beacon

CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION 1st Buy Design 2nd JampM Kay 3rd The Dirliebane

Above images copy M Kay

copy DH Todd

copy J Taylor

copy DH Todd

Piper Callum Strachan Jnr copy DH Todd

3

ALYTH ARTS GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY Front left clockwise Pam Dougall Ashley Kennedy Margaret Irvine Biddy Hunter Sandra Scrimgeour Mary Hogg Nancy Kay Annie Robertson Peter Davie Sandra Brown Marguerite Pender Diana Thompson Helen Paton Joy Todd Margaret Milne

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH NATIVITY PLAY

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COFFEE MORNING

ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

2ND ALYTH BROWNIES TEA PARTY

20 YEARS AND COUNTING Brown Owl Sheena Fotheringham was awarded her 20 year Guidersrsquo badge in December which basically means she has dedicated more than half of her life to leading our townrsquos brownies A remarkable achievement for any youth leader Well done Sheena

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copy DM Phillips

copy G Tripney

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4

Have you got yours yet Alyth Voice Ballpoint Pens for sale

pound150 each all proceeds to the Alyth Voice Avail from Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or webalythvoicecouk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB

We were delighted to be awarded with the Finalist Certificate in the HSJ Awards (Health Service Journal Awards) in our category For the Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch and Socialising Club (ASCLSC) and Healthy Communities Collaborative this is a major success as the HSJ Awards are an extremely prestigious acknowledgement and recognises all the hard work of the volunteers and support from all those who help make this the resounding success it is today We were just pipped to the post by a project focusing on increas-ing the uptake of breast screening Projects within NHS Boards from across the whole of the UK entered the HSJ Awards - again highlighting the success of the ASCLSC We were however the only Scottish initiative shortlisted in any of the 10 categories

Ashleigh Henderson Project Support Worker ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS

LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB The Lunch Club now has well over 100 members

The Christmas lunch was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - with

many people singing along whilst they played

The retained Alyth Unit of Tayside Fire Brigade made pedestrians feel much safer on Saturday 4th December 2010 by knocking down icicles from buildings on the main streets

copy A Henderson

copy G Robinson

copy M Kay

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5

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of INVERQUEICH ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Hill of St Fink

Capella Sancte Findoce 1542 mdash RCA

The Chapel of St Fink which gave its name to the ldquoHillrdquo was about two miles from Alyth as the crow flies and it was linked to Coupar Abbey It took its name from St Findoca one of the daughters of St Donevald of the Glen of Ogilvy who lived about the year 716 (Martyrology of Aberdeen quoted by McKinlay) RCA shews that the chapel was not dedicated to St Fincana but to her sister

[Extract from Meiklersquos Places and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]

lsquo69 lsquo70 lsquo71 CLASS REUNION DVDs Still available at pound5 each

Pupils born 1969 1970 1971 Over 400 school amp reunion Photos

Set to 70s amp 80s music Proceeds to Cancer Research UK

Order from Vicky McLean on 07545 996 178

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes

FEBRUARY 1st AGM amp Rbt Young Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 3rd Discussion Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Choral Union 6th Volunteers Party Town Hall Alyth Community Council 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 8th Public Meeting Losset Inn 730pm Alyth Hill Users Group 10th Public Meeting Kettins Church Hall Neighbourhood Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Liberal Democrats 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 15th Bike Trail Meeting Glenisla Hall Eliot Palmer 15th Rev Bill Whyte Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 17th Bingo Tea Town Hall Alyth Scout Group 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Labour Party 19th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling amp Ten Clb 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 23rd 1970s Meigle on Film Kinloch Arms Meigle amp Dist Hist Soc 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Kilry WRI 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC MARCH 3rd Australia Talk Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Musical Society 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 10th Antique Valuation Balhousie Castle The Black Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Guide Hut Restoration 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall APC Congregational Bd 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Gala Day 27th Spring Concert Alyth Parish Church Alyth Choral Union 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 Alyth Town Hall (contact Richard Duncan) - 01828 633846 Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) - 01828 632717

Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222 Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300 999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111 999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632 301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632 317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632 462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632 317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633 663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633 954

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm After Hours - NHS24 tel 08454 24 24 24

Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm

Early Surgeries by appointment Blood Clinic - MondayWednesday - 830am to 930am

Important Changes to Advertising

Due to lead times we canrsquot accept property or employment adverts (although there may be some exceptions to employment advertising) We take this opportunity to

thank all advertisers for their continued support

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE

Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any

promotions offers etc at any time

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - editoralythvoicecouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - copyalythvoicecouk Advertising

Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - advertisingalythvoicecouk Marjory Macpherson amp Margaret McKenzie

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 deliveryalythvoicecouk

Treasurer Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - accountsalythvoicecouk

Webmaster Derek Todd - webalythvoicecouk ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice

In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are submitted before the 19th day (10th for colour photos16th for ads) of each month

Note The views expressed in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article

Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice

On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included

6

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact David Mitchell Tel 01828 633472 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions Tiling and plastering

Free Estimate Local Builder since 1975

Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

details on website

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9-15am to 4pm

01828 633644

ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

7

MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975

Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING

Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

Plastering Dry Lining

Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07522927634

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

R L Ford Berkely Boufs Berkeley St Ninians Road Alyth 01828 633271 wwwberkelyboufscouk

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

Divorce amp Family Law Court Representation Accidents amp Employment Law Wills amp Private Client

2 8 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e Tel 01250 874441

propertyhodge For a full range of property services

3 3 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e

Tel 01250 870006 wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

(freelance hair and beauty federation) Colouring perming setting and hair up for that special occasion

Up to date on the latest hair trends Now on maternity leave

Will start taking appointments by the end of February 2011

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

Barony View Ground Maintenance

Seasonal specials gutter and leaf clearing Bookings now being taken for snow clearing and gritting service Get yourself on this list now no charge for

joining the list but guarantees to be done when needed

Stuck for a gift idea then buy a voucher for how ever many hours work

Call Gavin R Jamieson 07739 833595 or 01828 633669 (evenings)

baronyviewbtinternetcom

Regain your Vitality with Kinesiology

One to One ConsultationS

Contact Liz Jenkins KFRP on 01828 632141

or lizjenkinslivecouk

3 in 1 Concepts -

Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

t 01250 875136 e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

bull NHS amp Private Options bull Cosmetic Dentistry bull Tooth Whitening bull Dental Implants - to replace missing teeth to secure loose dentures

bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

IampD Insurance Services

We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

Feel and look great in 2011

Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage

Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

CANINE CUTS DOG

GROOMING AND MICROCHIPPING

We cater for all shapes sizes and ages at our fully equipped shop

We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

Bathingetc

Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

Mon-Wed

Pick up and delivery possible Mondays and Wednesdays

3 High Street Rattray TEL 01250 872040

httpcanine-cutswebedencouk

Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Timber Decking Solid Laminate Floors

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

Award Winning Hairdresser

Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

installation bull Upgrades bull Custom PC design amp build bull Network support bull PC system improvement bull Spyware removal bull Virus removal bull Wireless set up bull Tuition

Steve Saunders tel 01250 873014 mob 07989 533836 email infomicroblaircouk web wwwmicroblaircouk

Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

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A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

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Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

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is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

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Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

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Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

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Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

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R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

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Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

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Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

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Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

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Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

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newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

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Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

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Buy Design

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Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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Alyth

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

CLEANING

Do you need help around your home

Most things considered

Phone 07521964603

25

CLASSIC

RESTORATIONS

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

Charles A Davidson

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Mobile 07957 766546

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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The Studio 1-2 Mill Street Alyth

New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

coming soon

Gourmet hot and cold beverages Why not join us for a browse and

quiet cup of something in the period surroundings of our

Edwardian shop Open Mondays and Saturdays 1000-1700

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330 Opening Times

Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

and gift bags for every occasion A wide selection of stationery

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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High success rate in 2006-2007

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Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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ALYTH PETS 20 Commercial Street

01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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ST Gardening amp

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

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Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

amp Contract Work

We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

01828 634140 or email infoloyalconstructioncouk

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

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2

1st

2nd

3rd

Alyth Hill New Yearrsquos Day 2011

John Taylor Ron Tripney Dave McLaren

Dave McLaren lights the beacon

CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION 1st Buy Design 2nd JampM Kay 3rd The Dirliebane

Above images copy M Kay

copy DH Todd

copy J Taylor

copy DH Todd

Piper Callum Strachan Jnr copy DH Todd

3

ALYTH ARTS GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY Front left clockwise Pam Dougall Ashley Kennedy Margaret Irvine Biddy Hunter Sandra Scrimgeour Mary Hogg Nancy Kay Annie Robertson Peter Davie Sandra Brown Marguerite Pender Diana Thompson Helen Paton Joy Todd Margaret Milne

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH NATIVITY PLAY

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COFFEE MORNING

ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

2ND ALYTH BROWNIES TEA PARTY

20 YEARS AND COUNTING Brown Owl Sheena Fotheringham was awarded her 20 year Guidersrsquo badge in December which basically means she has dedicated more than half of her life to leading our townrsquos brownies A remarkable achievement for any youth leader Well done Sheena

copy M Kay

copy DM Phillips

copy G Tripney

copy DM Phillips

copy DM Phillips

4

Have you got yours yet Alyth Voice Ballpoint Pens for sale

pound150 each all proceeds to the Alyth Voice Avail from Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or webalythvoicecouk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB

We were delighted to be awarded with the Finalist Certificate in the HSJ Awards (Health Service Journal Awards) in our category For the Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch and Socialising Club (ASCLSC) and Healthy Communities Collaborative this is a major success as the HSJ Awards are an extremely prestigious acknowledgement and recognises all the hard work of the volunteers and support from all those who help make this the resounding success it is today We were just pipped to the post by a project focusing on increas-ing the uptake of breast screening Projects within NHS Boards from across the whole of the UK entered the HSJ Awards - again highlighting the success of the ASCLSC We were however the only Scottish initiative shortlisted in any of the 10 categories

Ashleigh Henderson Project Support Worker ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS

LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB The Lunch Club now has well over 100 members

The Christmas lunch was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - with

many people singing along whilst they played

The retained Alyth Unit of Tayside Fire Brigade made pedestrians feel much safer on Saturday 4th December 2010 by knocking down icicles from buildings on the main streets

copy A Henderson

copy G Robinson

copy M Kay

copy A Henderson

5

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of INVERQUEICH ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Hill of St Fink

Capella Sancte Findoce 1542 mdash RCA

The Chapel of St Fink which gave its name to the ldquoHillrdquo was about two miles from Alyth as the crow flies and it was linked to Coupar Abbey It took its name from St Findoca one of the daughters of St Donevald of the Glen of Ogilvy who lived about the year 716 (Martyrology of Aberdeen quoted by McKinlay) RCA shews that the chapel was not dedicated to St Fincana but to her sister

[Extract from Meiklersquos Places and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]

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Pupils born 1969 1970 1971 Over 400 school amp reunion Photos

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Order from Vicky McLean on 07545 996 178

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes

FEBRUARY 1st AGM amp Rbt Young Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 3rd Discussion Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Choral Union 6th Volunteers Party Town Hall Alyth Community Council 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 8th Public Meeting Losset Inn 730pm Alyth Hill Users Group 10th Public Meeting Kettins Church Hall Neighbourhood Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Liberal Democrats 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 15th Bike Trail Meeting Glenisla Hall Eliot Palmer 15th Rev Bill Whyte Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 17th Bingo Tea Town Hall Alyth Scout Group 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Labour Party 19th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling amp Ten Clb 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 23rd 1970s Meigle on Film Kinloch Arms Meigle amp Dist Hist Soc 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Kilry WRI 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC MARCH 3rd Australia Talk Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Musical Society 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 10th Antique Valuation Balhousie Castle The Black Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Guide Hut Restoration 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall APC Congregational Bd 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Gala Day 27th Spring Concert Alyth Parish Church Alyth Choral Union 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 Alyth Town Hall (contact Richard Duncan) - 01828 633846 Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) - 01828 632717

Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222 Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300 999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111 999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632 301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632 317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632 462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632 317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633 663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633 954

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm After Hours - NHS24 tel 08454 24 24 24

Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm

Early Surgeries by appointment Blood Clinic - MondayWednesday - 830am to 930am

Important Changes to Advertising

Due to lead times we canrsquot accept property or employment adverts (although there may be some exceptions to employment advertising) We take this opportunity to

thank all advertisers for their continued support

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE

Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any

promotions offers etc at any time

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6

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact David Mitchell Tel 01828 633472 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions Tiling and plastering

Free Estimate Local Builder since 1975

Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

details on website

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9-15am to 4pm

01828 633644

ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

7

MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975

Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING

Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

Plastering Dry Lining

Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07522927634

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

R L Ford Berkely Boufs Berkeley St Ninians Road Alyth 01828 633271 wwwberkelyboufscouk

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

Divorce amp Family Law Court Representation Accidents amp Employment Law Wills amp Private Client

2 8 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e Tel 01250 874441

propertyhodge For a full range of property services

3 3 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e

Tel 01250 870006 wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

(freelance hair and beauty federation) Colouring perming setting and hair up for that special occasion

Up to date on the latest hair trends Now on maternity leave

Will start taking appointments by the end of February 2011

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

Barony View Ground Maintenance

Seasonal specials gutter and leaf clearing Bookings now being taken for snow clearing and gritting service Get yourself on this list now no charge for

joining the list but guarantees to be done when needed

Stuck for a gift idea then buy a voucher for how ever many hours work

Call Gavin R Jamieson 07739 833595 or 01828 633669 (evenings)

baronyviewbtinternetcom

Regain your Vitality with Kinesiology

One to One ConsultationS

Contact Liz Jenkins KFRP on 01828 632141

or lizjenkinslivecouk

3 in 1 Concepts -

Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

t 01250 875136 e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

bull NHS amp Private Options bull Cosmetic Dentistry bull Tooth Whitening bull Dental Implants - to replace missing teeth to secure loose dentures

bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

IampD Insurance Services

We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

Feel and look great in 2011

Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage

Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

CANINE CUTS DOG

GROOMING AND MICROCHIPPING

We cater for all shapes sizes and ages at our fully equipped shop

We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

Bathingetc

Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

Mon-Wed

Pick up and delivery possible Mondays and Wednesdays

3 High Street Rattray TEL 01250 872040

httpcanine-cutswebedencouk

Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Timber Decking Solid Laminate Floors

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

Award Winning Hairdresser

Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

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Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

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Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

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Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

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Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

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Thank you to Alistair Philp for

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Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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Alyth

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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Most things considered

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25

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RESTORATIONS

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

Charles A Davidson

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Mobile 07957 766546

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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The Studio 1-2 Mill Street Alyth

New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Edwardian shop Open Mondays and Saturdays 1000-1700

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

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Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

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Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING

A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers

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Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

The Voice website wwwalythvoicecouk now has an online photo gallery which anyone can submit photos to Over 1000 people visit the Voice website every month so why donrsquot you share your photos with our friends near and far Use the Voice website link to email your jpeg files to our webmaster

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Telephone 01828 632252

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore

Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

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01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

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10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

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FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY Front left clockwise Pam Dougall Ashley Kennedy Margaret Irvine Biddy Hunter Sandra Scrimgeour Mary Hogg Nancy Kay Annie Robertson Peter Davie Sandra Brown Marguerite Pender Diana Thompson Helen Paton Joy Todd Margaret Milne

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH NATIVITY PLAY

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COFFEE MORNING

ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

2ND ALYTH BROWNIES TEA PARTY

20 YEARS AND COUNTING Brown Owl Sheena Fotheringham was awarded her 20 year Guidersrsquo badge in December which basically means she has dedicated more than half of her life to leading our townrsquos brownies A remarkable achievement for any youth leader Well done Sheena

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Have you got yours yet Alyth Voice Ballpoint Pens for sale

pound150 each all proceeds to the Alyth Voice Avail from Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or webalythvoicecouk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB

We were delighted to be awarded with the Finalist Certificate in the HSJ Awards (Health Service Journal Awards) in our category For the Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch and Socialising Club (ASCLSC) and Healthy Communities Collaborative this is a major success as the HSJ Awards are an extremely prestigious acknowledgement and recognises all the hard work of the volunteers and support from all those who help make this the resounding success it is today We were just pipped to the post by a project focusing on increas-ing the uptake of breast screening Projects within NHS Boards from across the whole of the UK entered the HSJ Awards - again highlighting the success of the ASCLSC We were however the only Scottish initiative shortlisted in any of the 10 categories

Ashleigh Henderson Project Support Worker ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS

LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB The Lunch Club now has well over 100 members

The Christmas lunch was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - with

many people singing along whilst they played

The retained Alyth Unit of Tayside Fire Brigade made pedestrians feel much safer on Saturday 4th December 2010 by knocking down icicles from buildings on the main streets

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- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of INVERQUEICH ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Hill of St Fink

Capella Sancte Findoce 1542 mdash RCA

The Chapel of St Fink which gave its name to the ldquoHillrdquo was about two miles from Alyth as the crow flies and it was linked to Coupar Abbey It took its name from St Findoca one of the daughters of St Donevald of the Glen of Ogilvy who lived about the year 716 (Martyrology of Aberdeen quoted by McKinlay) RCA shews that the chapel was not dedicated to St Fincana but to her sister

[Extract from Meiklersquos Places and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]

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~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes

FEBRUARY 1st AGM amp Rbt Young Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 3rd Discussion Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Choral Union 6th Volunteers Party Town Hall Alyth Community Council 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 8th Public Meeting Losset Inn 730pm Alyth Hill Users Group 10th Public Meeting Kettins Church Hall Neighbourhood Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Liberal Democrats 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 15th Bike Trail Meeting Glenisla Hall Eliot Palmer 15th Rev Bill Whyte Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 17th Bingo Tea Town Hall Alyth Scout Group 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Labour Party 19th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling amp Ten Clb 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 23rd 1970s Meigle on Film Kinloch Arms Meigle amp Dist Hist Soc 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Kilry WRI 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC MARCH 3rd Australia Talk Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Musical Society 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 10th Antique Valuation Balhousie Castle The Black Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Guide Hut Restoration 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall APC Congregational Bd 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Gala Day 27th Spring Concert Alyth Parish Church Alyth Choral Union 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 Alyth Town Hall (contact Richard Duncan) - 01828 633846 Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) - 01828 632717

Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222 Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300 999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111 999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632 301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632 317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632 462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632 317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633 663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633 954

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm After Hours - NHS24 tel 08454 24 24 24

Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm

Early Surgeries by appointment Blood Clinic - MondayWednesday - 830am to 930am

Important Changes to Advertising

Due to lead times we canrsquot accept property or employment adverts (although there may be some exceptions to employment advertising) We take this opportunity to

thank all advertisers for their continued support

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE

Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any

promotions offers etc at any time

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In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are submitted before the 19th day (10th for colour photos16th for ads) of each month

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On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

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The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

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Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

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We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

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bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

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Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

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The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

Feel and look great in 2011

Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage

Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

CANINE CUTS DOG

GROOMING AND MICROCHIPPING

We cater for all shapes sizes and ages at our fully equipped shop

We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

Bathingetc

Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

Mon-Wed

Pick up and delivery possible Mondays and Wednesdays

3 High Street Rattray TEL 01250 872040

httpcanine-cutswebedencouk

Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Timber Decking Solid Laminate Floors

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

Award Winning Hairdresser

Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

installation bull Upgrades bull Custom PC design amp build bull Network support bull PC system improvement bull Spyware removal bull Virus removal bull Wireless set up bull Tuition

Steve Saunders tel 01250 873014 mob 07989 533836 email infomicroblaircouk web wwwmicroblaircouk

Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

OLD CINE FILM REELS amp SLIDES TO DVD-

EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

BRAEMAR

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

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Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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Telephone Orders Welcome

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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FREE ESTIMATES

28

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

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Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

amp Contract Work

We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

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New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

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The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

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FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

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Have you got yours yet Alyth Voice Ballpoint Pens for sale

pound150 each all proceeds to the Alyth Voice Avail from Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or webalythvoicecouk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB

We were delighted to be awarded with the Finalist Certificate in the HSJ Awards (Health Service Journal Awards) in our category For the Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch and Socialising Club (ASCLSC) and Healthy Communities Collaborative this is a major success as the HSJ Awards are an extremely prestigious acknowledgement and recognises all the hard work of the volunteers and support from all those who help make this the resounding success it is today We were just pipped to the post by a project focusing on increas-ing the uptake of breast screening Projects within NHS Boards from across the whole of the UK entered the HSJ Awards - again highlighting the success of the ASCLSC We were however the only Scottish initiative shortlisted in any of the 10 categories

Ashleigh Henderson Project Support Worker ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS

LUNCH amp SOCIALISING CLUB The Lunch Club now has well over 100 members

The Christmas lunch was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - with

many people singing along whilst they played

The retained Alyth Unit of Tayside Fire Brigade made pedestrians feel much safer on Saturday 4th December 2010 by knocking down icicles from buildings on the main streets

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- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of INVERQUEICH ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Hill of St Fink

Capella Sancte Findoce 1542 mdash RCA

The Chapel of St Fink which gave its name to the ldquoHillrdquo was about two miles from Alyth as the crow flies and it was linked to Coupar Abbey It took its name from St Findoca one of the daughters of St Donevald of the Glen of Ogilvy who lived about the year 716 (Martyrology of Aberdeen quoted by McKinlay) RCA shews that the chapel was not dedicated to St Fincana but to her sister

[Extract from Meiklersquos Places and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]

lsquo69 lsquo70 lsquo71 CLASS REUNION DVDs Still available at pound5 each

Pupils born 1969 1970 1971 Over 400 school amp reunion Photos

Set to 70s amp 80s music Proceeds to Cancer Research UK

Order from Vicky McLean on 07545 996 178

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes

FEBRUARY 1st AGM amp Rbt Young Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 3rd Discussion Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Choral Union 6th Volunteers Party Town Hall Alyth Community Council 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 8th Public Meeting Losset Inn 730pm Alyth Hill Users Group 10th Public Meeting Kettins Church Hall Neighbourhood Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Liberal Democrats 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 15th Bike Trail Meeting Glenisla Hall Eliot Palmer 15th Rev Bill Whyte Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 17th Bingo Tea Town Hall Alyth Scout Group 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Labour Party 19th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling amp Ten Clb 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 23rd 1970s Meigle on Film Kinloch Arms Meigle amp Dist Hist Soc 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Kilry WRI 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC MARCH 3rd Australia Talk Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Musical Society 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 10th Antique Valuation Balhousie Castle The Black Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Guide Hut Restoration 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall APC Congregational Bd 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Gala Day 27th Spring Concert Alyth Parish Church Alyth Choral Union 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 Alyth Town Hall (contact Richard Duncan) - 01828 633846 Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) - 01828 632717

Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222 Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300 999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111 999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632 301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632 317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632 462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632 317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633 663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633 954

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm After Hours - NHS24 tel 08454 24 24 24

Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm

Early Surgeries by appointment Blood Clinic - MondayWednesday - 830am to 930am

Important Changes to Advertising

Due to lead times we canrsquot accept property or employment adverts (although there may be some exceptions to employment advertising) We take this opportunity to

thank all advertisers for their continued support

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE

Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any

promotions offers etc at any time

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - editoralythvoicecouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - copyalythvoicecouk Advertising

Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - advertisingalythvoicecouk Marjory Macpherson amp Margaret McKenzie

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 deliveryalythvoicecouk

Treasurer Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - accountsalythvoicecouk

Webmaster Derek Todd - webalythvoicecouk ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice

In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are submitted before the 19th day (10th for colour photos16th for ads) of each month

Note The views expressed in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article

Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice

On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included

6

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Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

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CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

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Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact David Mitchell Tel 01828 633472 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions Tiling and plastering

Free Estimate Local Builder since 1975

Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

details on website

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9-15am to 4pm

01828 633644

ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

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Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

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Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07522927634

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

R L Ford Berkely Boufs Berkeley St Ninians Road Alyth 01828 633271 wwwberkelyboufscouk

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

Divorce amp Family Law Court Representation Accidents amp Employment Law Wills amp Private Client

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3 in 1 Concepts -

Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

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We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

t 01250 875136 e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

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64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

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bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

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We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

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Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

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(ALYTH)

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Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

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Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

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Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

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Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

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AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

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Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

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Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

installation bull Upgrades bull Custom PC design amp build bull Network support bull PC system improvement bull Spyware removal bull Virus removal bull Wireless set up bull Tuition

Steve Saunders tel 01250 873014 mob 07989 533836 email infomicroblaircouk web wwwmicroblaircouk

Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

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EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

BRAEMAR

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

CREDIT amp DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE

Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

MOTs only pound4000 No VAT

With our brand new fully functional MOT Bay on site you can get your car its MOT for only pound4000 here at Alyth Garage Call now to book your slot

Timing Belts MOT Clutches Servicing All Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes Tyres Welding Engine

Diagnostic Checks

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

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Voucher code AV001VA

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

Can be contacted at 17 Airlie Street

Alyth

OR CONTACT ON

Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

bull Pattern Imprinted Concrete bull Block Paving bull Slabbing bull Gravel bull Brick Work bull PICseal ndash block enhancement bull General Outdoor Maintenance bull Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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Alyth Accountancy Services

Local Qualified Accountant Accountancy

Taxation Book-keeping

VAT Business support and advice

Highly competitive rates

Call 01828 633 857 07591 842 620

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For all your household chores

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

5

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of INVERQUEICH ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Hill of St Fink

Capella Sancte Findoce 1542 mdash RCA

The Chapel of St Fink which gave its name to the ldquoHillrdquo was about two miles from Alyth as the crow flies and it was linked to Coupar Abbey It took its name from St Findoca one of the daughters of St Donevald of the Glen of Ogilvy who lived about the year 716 (Martyrology of Aberdeen quoted by McKinlay) RCA shews that the chapel was not dedicated to St Fincana but to her sister

[Extract from Meiklersquos Places and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]

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Order from Vicky McLean on 07545 996 178

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes

FEBRUARY 1st AGM amp Rbt Young Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 3rd Discussion Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Choral Union 6th Volunteers Party Town Hall Alyth Community Council 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 8th Public Meeting Losset Inn 730pm Alyth Hill Users Group 10th Public Meeting Kettins Church Hall Neighbourhood Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Liberal Democrats 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 15th Bike Trail Meeting Glenisla Hall Eliot Palmer 15th Rev Bill Whyte Talk Ogilvie Rms Alyth Literary Society 17th Bingo Tea Town Hall Alyth Scout Group 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Labour Party 19th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling amp Ten Clb 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 23rd 1970s Meigle on Film Kinloch Arms Meigle amp Dist Hist Soc 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Kilry WRI 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC MARCH 3rd Australia Talk Airlie St Hall Alyth Parish Guild 5th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Alyth Musical Society 7th Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 10th Antique Valuation Balhousie Castle The Black Watch 12th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Guide Hut Restoration 14th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 19th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall APC Congregational Bd 21st Exercise Class Airlie St Hall ASCLSC 26th Coffee Morning Airlie St Hall Gala Day 27th Spring Concert Alyth Parish Church Alyth Choral Union 28th Lunch Club Airlie St Hall ASCLSC

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 Alyth Town Hall (contact Richard Duncan) - 01828 633846 Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) - 01828 632717

Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222 Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300 999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111 999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632 301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632 317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632 462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873 445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632 907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 2 4 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476 173 Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor - 01738 562 358

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632 317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633 663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633 954

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm After Hours - NHS24 tel 08454 24 24 24

Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm

Early Surgeries by appointment Blood Clinic - MondayWednesday - 830am to 930am

Important Changes to Advertising

Due to lead times we canrsquot accept property or employment adverts (although there may be some exceptions to employment advertising) We take this opportunity to

thank all advertisers for their continued support

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE INVOICES ARE INCLUDED IN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR COPY OF THE ALYTH VOICE

Advertisers reserve the right to withdraw any

promotions offers etc at any time

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - editoralythvoicecouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - copyalythvoicecouk Advertising

Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - advertisingalythvoicecouk Marjory Macpherson amp Margaret McKenzie

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 deliveryalythvoicecouk

Treasurer Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - accountsalythvoicecouk

Webmaster Derek Todd - webalythvoicecouk ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice

In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are submitted before the 19th day (10th for colour photos16th for ads) of each month

Note The views expressed in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article

Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice

On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included

6

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact David Mitchell Tel 01828 633472 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions Tiling and plastering

Free Estimate Local Builder since 1975

Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

details on website

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9-15am to 4pm

01828 633644

ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

7

MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975

Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING

Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

Plastering Dry Lining

Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07522927634

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

R L Ford Berkely Boufs Berkeley St Ninians Road Alyth 01828 633271 wwwberkelyboufscouk

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

Divorce amp Family Law Court Representation Accidents amp Employment Law Wills amp Private Client

2 8 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e Tel 01250 874441

propertyhodge For a full range of property services

3 3 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e

Tel 01250 870006 wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

(freelance hair and beauty federation) Colouring perming setting and hair up for that special occasion

Up to date on the latest hair trends Now on maternity leave

Will start taking appointments by the end of February 2011

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

Barony View Ground Maintenance

Seasonal specials gutter and leaf clearing Bookings now being taken for snow clearing and gritting service Get yourself on this list now no charge for

joining the list but guarantees to be done when needed

Stuck for a gift idea then buy a voucher for how ever many hours work

Call Gavin R Jamieson 07739 833595 or 01828 633669 (evenings)

baronyviewbtinternetcom

Regain your Vitality with Kinesiology

One to One ConsultationS

Contact Liz Jenkins KFRP on 01828 632141

or lizjenkinslivecouk

3 in 1 Concepts -

Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

t 01250 875136 e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

bull NHS amp Private Options bull Cosmetic Dentistry bull Tooth Whitening bull Dental Implants - to replace missing teeth to secure loose dentures

bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

IampD Insurance Services

We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

Feel and look great in 2011

Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage

Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

CANINE CUTS DOG

GROOMING AND MICROCHIPPING

We cater for all shapes sizes and ages at our fully equipped shop

We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

Bathingetc

Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

Mon-Wed

Pick up and delivery possible Mondays and Wednesdays

3 High Street Rattray TEL 01250 872040

httpcanine-cutswebedencouk

Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Timber Decking Solid Laminate Floors

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

Award Winning Hairdresser

Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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copy The Black Watch

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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23

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

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bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

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Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

6

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Happy New Year to all readers of the Alyth Voice It certainly has been a white Christmas period Have we had enough of it Our roads and streets could certainly do with some respite and be given the chance to clear properly The roads department of PKC have certainly made consistent effort to keep as many roads and streets around town gritted and accessible to vehicles and pedestrians so our thanks go to them Additionally in true Alyth fashion I hear that our Scout group have been out and about helping to clear snow etc from our elderly residents paths so our thanks also go to them A reminder that the Volunteers Party takes place on Sunday 6th February this year starting at 2pm in the Town Hall Invitations have been sent to all of the groups we have details of but they will have been sent to the same individual that received them last year unless you have told us of new post hold-ers details Could I also remind all previous Citizens and Young Citizens of the Year that as such you hold a standing invitation to the event you will not receive a personal invitation The Volunteers Party gives the 55 plus groups around town the opportunity to meet early in the year discuss common issues exchange ideas and see where one group can help another in plans for that year Does your group need the opportunity to use the stage to raise an issue that you want broad discussion on let me know and we will create time for you Tea sandwiches etc are provided by the Community Council The party is also the time to officially recognise the achievements of this yearrsquos Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year The formalities and presentation of these recogni-tions will take place at the beginning of the event allowing everyone free time thereafter for discus-sion In agreement with PKC Community Councils across the region have agreed to move all Commu-nity Council elections to August Elections will take place every 4 years and will be run in exactly the same format as local elections If you think you would be interested in assisting your Community watch out for further details here in the Voice and local newspapers Stuart Clark

Alyth Community Council Chairman

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The first Blairgowire Community Market will be on 23rd April Full

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Open Mon - Sat 9-15am to 4pm

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ALYTH CHORAL UNION COFFEE MORNING

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Saturday 5th February 10am Entry 80p Stalls cake amp candy

tombola books raffle etc

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

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SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

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The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

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Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

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ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

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Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

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Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

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Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

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Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

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Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

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on 01250 876790 for further information

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Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

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Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

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Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

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HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

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Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

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email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

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Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

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Call Alistair Thomson

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Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

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Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

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Bookings Recommended

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13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

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All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

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DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

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6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

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Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

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EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

BRAEMAR

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

CREDIT amp DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE

Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

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bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

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den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

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We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

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Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

7

MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975

Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING

Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

Plastering Dry Lining

Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07522927634

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

R L Ford Berkely Boufs Berkeley St Ninians Road Alyth 01828 633271 wwwberkelyboufscouk

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas Lights in Alyth just get better and

better (see Dec insert) Thank you to everyone who gives up their time for our town Did you know there were three generations from two families putting up

the lights The Wheatleys and MacFarlanes

ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY The Black Watch Castle and Museum are holding an antiques event at Balhousie Castle on March 10th The event will be an antiques-roadshow-type Valuation Day with visitors able to bring a couple of items with them and have a free valuation given by experts from ldquoShapesrdquo Fine Art Auctioneers amp Valu-ers of Edinburgh There will be a charge of pound5 for entry and light refreshments are available Entry is FREE for exist-ing or newly joined Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum The event will run from 10am-4pm

BIKE TRAIL MEETING A meeting is taking place on 15th February from

730pm in Glenisla Hall Its to discuss the possibility of a mountain bike trail centre to be developed in

Glenisla A feasibility study has been conducted and local opinion and support is now being sought anew There is a website wwwambtainfo where folks can get further details or folk can call Eliot Palmer on

01828 633772

LATEST NEWS VOICETEERS

Thank you to Mary McKenzie who is stepping down from

Voiceteer duty Welcome to our latest recruit Alistair Scrimgeour Want to join our team Telephone 01828 633 725 CALENDARS The 2011 Alyth Voice calendar raised the sum of pound80 towards Voice funds Thank you to Derek Todd for all his work in producing the calendars

The Alyth Voice is now on wwwfacebookcom Thank you to Dianne Brown for taking this on The Voice will be using

Facebook in addition to our email list to circulate news Make sure yoursquore a friend

DONATIONS As you know The Alyth Voice relies on

donations to keep the newsletter free There are now 3 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the secure PayPal system Support your Voice today

Divorce amp Family Law Court Representation Accidents amp Employment Law Wills amp Private Client

2 8 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e Tel 01250 874441

propertyhodge For a full range of property services

3 3 W e l l m e a d o w B l a i r g o w r i e

Tel 01250 870006 wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

(freelance hair and beauty federation) Colouring perming setting and hair up for that special occasion

Up to date on the latest hair trends Now on maternity leave

Will start taking appointments by the end of February 2011

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

Barony View Ground Maintenance

Seasonal specials gutter and leaf clearing Bookings now being taken for snow clearing and gritting service Get yourself on this list now no charge for

joining the list but guarantees to be done when needed

Stuck for a gift idea then buy a voucher for how ever many hours work

Call Gavin R Jamieson 07739 833595 or 01828 633669 (evenings)

baronyviewbtinternetcom

Regain your Vitality with Kinesiology

One to One ConsultationS

Contact Liz Jenkins KFRP on 01828 632141

or lizjenkinslivecouk

3 in 1 Concepts -

Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner

8

SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

New ndash Non‐Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

For more information contact the practice

t 01250 875136 e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie

PH10 6DF

bull NHS amp Private Options bull Cosmetic Dentistry bull Tooth Whitening bull Dental Implants - to replace missing teeth to secure loose dentures

bull Preventative care bull Smile Enhancement bull Dental Hygienist bull Anti-snoring Devices bull Disabled Access

IampD Insurance Services

We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

Feel and look great in 2011

Wednesday mornings starting on the 1st March in the OGILVIE ROOMS

Beginners Yoga 930 - 1045 am Beginners Gymball 11am - noon

You will need your own ball Come along and have fun

whilst improving your fitness and wellbeing

Please call Julie on

07818004754 for details

pound5 a class

Spaces are limited

Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage

Tel 01828 640201

ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of quality carpet

vinyl and natural floor coverings Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday amp Monday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

lounge and sample our bar snacks available all day

everyday We also offer freshly brewed coffee and a range of teas which can be enjoyed with our delicious

homemade cakes

Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

10

CANINE CUTS DOG

GROOMING AND MICROCHIPPING

We cater for all shapes sizes and ages at our fully equipped shop

We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

Bathingetc

Open Mon-Sat Evening appoints available

Mon-Wed

Pick up and delivery possible Mondays and Wednesdays

3 High Street Rattray TEL 01250 872040

httpcanine-cutswebedencouk

Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens Timber Decking Solid Laminate Floors

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

Award Winning Hairdresser

Wella Specialist and Sebastian Stockist

9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

COLLECTION SERVICE

Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably

specialising in weekend evening and short-notice deliveries

We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01821 640606 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

Shear Success 12 Airlie Street Alyth

01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Valet Prices from 1s t February 2011

Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

bull

Cars = pound5000 Estate Cars = pound6000

7 Seater Cars 4x4 = pound7500 8 Seater MPV = pound9000 Cancellation Fee- pound1500

Euan Scott trading as Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvie Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

11

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services For all your joinery needs

01828632754 07849616860

gtripneyhotmailcom

HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition

Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

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any function or meeting

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ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

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Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

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Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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FREE ESTIMATES

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

8

SCOTLANDrsquoS 2011 CENSUS Recruitment is almost complete for more than 250 census jobs in Perth and Kinross

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The local delivery of Scotlandrsquos 2011 Census for Perth Kinross and Clackmannanshire is headed up by Alan Gordon and one of his first tasks has been the recruitment of more than 250 temporary staff to support the population survey Alan a former Project Man-ager with Scottish Water is among 22 Census Regional Managers appointed in Scot-land As one of the biggest logisti-cal undertakings by the public sector in Scotland the census on 27 March 2011 will see staff being recruited trained and equipped to deliver question-naires to around 25 million households Approximately 80000 of these are in Perth amp Kinross Alan has a key role to play in maximising public response to the census which will gather the information that the govern-ment local authorities and businesses require to help them understand the needs of each community and plan how billions of pounds worth of pub-

lic services including health housing and transport are deployed throughout Scotland In total over 6000 temporary staff will be recruited in Scot-land to support the census on 27 March 2011 In November recruitment began for over 5800 census takers (enumerators) who will be re-sponsible for delivering the questionnaires to all house-holds in their area dealing with questions from the public and following-up any household questionnaires which have not been returned As part of his role Alan is responsible for leading a team of 7 District Managers 21 Team Leaders and 229 census takers (enumerators) in Perth Kinross and Clackmannan-shire He is also responsible for promoting the census locally so that people are aware that filling in a census questionnaire is required by law and every-one needs to be included Alan brings a wealth of ex-perience to the role having been a census taker

(enumerator) in the 1971 Cen-sus Commenting on his role Alan said ldquoThe 2011 Census is the only survey of its kind of every household in the region and it is more important than ever to ensure that best use is made of resources to meet the needs of the populationrdquo Census Director Peter Scrimgeour who is responsible for leading the census pro-gramme said ldquoThe regional managers have a crucial part to play in co-ordinating the teams in each census region and ensuring the maximum public response to this important sur-vey which will provide the sta-tistics that we need to help plan services in Scotland for the next 10 years ldquoWe now look forward to working with them to identify the right people to fill the more than 6000 temporary staff positions that are required to deliver the 2011 Censusrdquo

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Welcome to whatrsquos on at Peel Farm Happy New Year to all our customers

In February we have our Valentines Menu for all you romantics and our nostalgic Afternoon

Teas start in March where you can enjoy a selection of miniature sandwiches scones and delicious cakes

served with a choice of loose leaf tea or coffee served from 2-4pm Thursday to Sunday

Our April calendar is looking exciting too with a

Royal Wedding Weekend of Family Events

So watch this space Winter Opening Times

Coffee Shop ndashThursday to Sunday 10-5pm Courtyard Gifts ndash Re-opens Sat 5th February Sat amp Sun We also have our New Farm Shop opening in March from 8am daily for Milk Bread Papers and offering a range of

homegrown Pork Venison and Beef seasonal vegetables and a range of chutneys and jams

9

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp 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 murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

Tayside Rabbit Control Free Rabbit Control with ferrets Effective rabbit control Environment friendly Total respect for land and property assured Contact taysiderabbitergooglemailcom Phone 07922 060218

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ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

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Tuesday - Thursday 830am - 5pm Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth Tel 01828 634153

Now serving REAL ALE

Come and sup a pint of cask ale in our cosy friendly

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Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

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9 Brown Street Blairgowrie PH10 6EX

01250 874001

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All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

Call Jackie 07753 236 703 01828 628 444

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

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Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

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Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned

Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned bull Tyres Dressed

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Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

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11

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HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

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Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

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FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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89 Airlie Street Alyth

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Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

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Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

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Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

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Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

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Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

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01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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copy The Black Watch

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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23

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

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bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

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bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

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We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

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27

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

9

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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

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ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society will take place on 1st February 2011 at 7pm following which Robert Young from Alyth will give an illustrated talk on his travels in India and Nepal The next meeting on 15th February at 730pm will be an illustrated talk by the Rev Bill Whyte on Donald Cargill the Covenanter who gave his name to the point on the River Ericht known as Cargillrsquos Leap Both meetings take place in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth The annual membership fee is pound6 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 New members and visitors will be most welcome

ALYTH CHORAL UNION Tuesday 11th January 2011 saw a return to rehearsals for the Spring Concert which will be held on Sunday 27th March 2011 Snow and ice did not deter members from attending knowing that a full programme awaited to be tackled Pieces chosen by director Helen Addison are by Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams and Mozart (Requiem Mass) and it is hoped the winter weather will not hold up rehearsals Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the Christmas Concert on 12th December 2010 when a large and appreciative audience supported the Chair and guests Perthshire Brass was as always enthusiastically received as was Soprano Soloist Layla Brown It was with great regret that the Glenisla Concert had to be cancelled when the snow was at its worst Fingers crossed for an early Spring Gentlemen in Alyth who sing please come and join us

Janey MacFarlane

THE HUB All the young people at the Hub are looking forward to another good year Congratulations to Sarah Wheatley who along with Patrick West was named as Alyth Young Citizen of the Year AYP Chairman George Allan was also Citizen of the Year which is a fitting tribute for all the years of work he has given to the young people of Alyth Along with his wife Susan he has dedicated hour upon hour to providing social and learning opportunities for youngsters in our town and for that we salute him We are looking to get out and about following the long spell of bad weather and looking forward to welcoming new people at the Hub It is important that we engage with as many youngsters in Alyth as possible and we will work hard to offer them the opportunity to try something new learn things about themselves and become a positive part of this community

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Now serving REAL ALE

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Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

Alyth and District branch of Alzheimer Scotland meet on the

first Monday of the month in the lounge of Burnside Court at 1045am

Freephone 24hr Dementia Helpline telephone number

0808 808 3000 wwwalzscotorg

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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

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on 01250 876790 for further information

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We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

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HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

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Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp 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

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To buy wild boar meat contact Connie

01828 632056 conniewgoodwinyahoocom

Please call email or see website for prices and further information

wwwbamffcouk

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM

MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

12

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conventional Kitchens Bath and Shower Rooms Replacement Timber Windows Internal and External Doors Fitted Wardrobes and Bookcases Timber Decking Property Renovation

Prompt reliable service with

Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

Nouveau lash extensions amp blink amp go Full range of waxing NSI AcrylicGel Nail Extensions Fabulous Facials Eye treatments incl Tinting amp Perming Heavenly Bodies Spray Tanning Make-Up Manicure Pedicures Packages Available Gift Vouchers

Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

installation bull Upgrades bull Custom PC design amp build bull Network support bull PC system improvement bull Spyware removal bull Virus removal bull Wireless set up bull Tuition

Steve Saunders tel 01250 873014 mob 07989 533836 email infomicroblaircouk web wwwmicroblaircouk

Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

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bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

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Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

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CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

10

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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Winter Maintenance

The Alyth area has been in the grip of a prolonged spell of winter weather since the last week of No-vember and I want to thank residents and busi-nesses for their understanding during the on-going adverse weather conditions This winter has been extreme in terms of the amount of snow that has fallen and the enduring low temperatures This has meant that the Council needed to dedicate considerable extra resources to keeping the area moving Our staff have also gone the extra mile to mini-mise the impact of the snow and ice on the lives of our residents Staff have worked extra hours into the night to keep roads and footways clear Parking attendants community wardens and housing staff were redeployed to help clear snow from car parks and areas around care homes Community Care workers have ensured that no vulnerable clients were left stranded in their homes without help even when the weather was at it worst The Councils snow clearing and gritting opera-tion is based on a priority system to keep major roads and footways clear before moving onto lower priority routes There are over 2500km of road in Perth and Kinross To keep all roads and footpaths clear of snow and ice would require financial invest-ment in equipment and manpower that is simply not achievable We therefore operate a priority system to ensure that vital and most-used main routes are kept open The volume of snow that has fallen means that removing all of the piled up snow across the county would cost many thousands of pounds that could be used more effectively elsewhere During the worst of the weather we had over 100 contractors and many farmers assisting our own workforce to keep roads open However this is at a cost and by Christmas week we had expended our entire winter maintenance budget This means that any further periods of winter weather will need to be dealt with through our reserves I can give an as-surance that sufficient resources will be made avail-able to deal with any situation that arises Given the extra resources we have dedicated to the winter weather we have been able to clear a lot of non-priority routes and footpaths too but there will unfortunately still be some minor routes that we dont get to as soon as we would like and a number that we will not get to at all I would like to assure residents that we do every-thing possible to keep as many routes open as we possibly can I understand peoples frustration with the impact of such severe weather We do what we can as quickly as we can and I would like to thank resi-dents who have supported our efforts by clearing their own pathways and areas around their homes and businesses I also very much appreciate the understanding of the majority of residents who have realised the huge challenges we are facing in re-sponding to this almost unprecedented weather Lets hope that the weather improves over the rest of the winter and that Alyth along with other communities throughout Perth and Kinross can return to more normal weather conditions

Councillor Ian Miller

NORTHLANDS Care Centre Woodlands

Road Rosemount Blairgowrie PH10 6LD

Northlands Care Centre has been taken over by new owners in July this year A full programme of refurbishment has been

carried out inside and next will be a new driveway exterior painting and gardening work externally Northlands has several beautiful communal areas and we have

several newly decorated bed sitting rooms with ensuites now ready for residents and we welcome respite care Full nursing care with

24hr nurses on site Please call Janet Kermack manager

on 01250 876790 for further information

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We are a fully insured family-run local enterprise

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01828 633234 Business Hours

Tuesday For apt tel either 633234 or Nicola direct on 07928 111 933 Wednesday Wendy 9 - 530pm

Friday Wendy 9 - 530pm Saturday Wendy 9 - 1pm

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Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed

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HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

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Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

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email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

Now Available Swedish Body Massage

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Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

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Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

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Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

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Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

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Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

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Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

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01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

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bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

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bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

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bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

11

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HOME-START PERTH Home-Start Perth offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under 5 years in the family home Our volunteers support fami-lies throughout Perth and Kinross

We also run family groups in Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus and a group for teenage mums in Perth The good work of Home-Start has been happening locally now for over 25 years To mark this mile-stone we are holding a celebratory evening on Friday 18 March 2011 which will include informa-tive talks and music It is also an opportunity to find out more about Home-Start and how you could sup-port this local charity We are always on the lookout for individuals with parenting experience who can support families or those with skills which could be beneficial as a trustee If you are interested in finding out more about Home-Start Perth you would be very welcome to come along to this event Please contact us and we will send you a free invitation To contact Home-Start Perth please email infohomestartperthorguk or phone 01738 638847 and ask to speak to Susan or Veronica More information is available by going online at wwwhomestartperthorguk

JOHN SWINNEY MSP I would like to wish the readers of the Alyth Voice a very happy new year It has certainly been a very challenging start to the year due to the winter weather Since last November we have moved from one difficult weather event to another heavy snow requiring to be cleared icy surfaces for a long time a quick thaw and the recent significant flood-ing And all of these events create challenges over distribution of heating oil maintaining salt supplies people getting out and about and delivering public services In all of these circumstances the public authori-ties have worked extremely hard to maintain public services and to support those in need I am full of admiration for the local public service workers whether they are gritters or health visitors or police officers or any other role who have gone the extra mile to ensure our communities were helped in these times These efforts to keep the community well sup-ported have had of course an additional character in Alyth due to the great community spirit and the unique role of the Alyth Voice I was impressed how the e-mail network initiated by the Voice was acti-vated to request assistance for others whether that was electric fires for Belmont nursing home or peo-ple to clear snow for elderly residents The fact that these initiatives were responded to so swiftly goes to show just how strong the community spirit is lo-cally and the desire of members of the public is to help others

JIM MORRICE

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Tel01828 633 137

Beginners Welcome

JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you

You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991

email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

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David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

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Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

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Enjoy a professional treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch dayevening appointments to suit 6 days a week

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Call anytime for more information or call in

Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

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Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy

products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed and Insured Domestic and Commercial

Town and Country

For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson

01250 876435 07522 661 006

FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON 34 Lower Mill St Blairgowrie

01250 870826

Waxing Nail Extensions Manicure amp Pedicure

Eye treatment Extreme Male amp Female Waxing

Massage Spray Tanning amp Little Miss Treatment

Dermalogica Stockist for

Facial Products

Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

Special Offers Available

Alyth Road Rattray

Donrsquot Miss our winter specials

10 early bird discount 5-630pm Mon- Fri

2 Course Pensioners lunch for only pound6 12-230pm Mon- Fri

Bookings Recommended

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk for more

information

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

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bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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copy The Black Watch

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

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Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

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bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

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bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

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We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

12

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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE WINTER HEALTH

If you have flu-like symptoms stay at home get plenty of rest and use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve symptoms If you are concerned contact your GP who will determine the most appropriate action to take Treating seasonal flu bull If you are otherwise fit and healthy you can man-

age your symptoms of seasonal flu at home (see below) You will usually get better without treat-ment

bull If you are in an at-risk group (see below) and have flu-like symptoms or if your flu symptoms are getting worse see your GP These groups are more likely to suffer complications from flu You may be prescribed antiviral medication (see be-low)

bull Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses However occasionally it may be necessary to treat complications of flu espe-cially serious chest infections or pneumonia

High-risk groups You may be prescribed antivirals if you are over 65 or have any of the following bull chronic (long-term) lung disease bull chronic heart disease bull chronic kidney disease bull chronic liver disease bull chronic neurological disease (such as motor neurone disease Parkinsons disease or multiple sclerosis) bull a weakened immune system (caused by disease or medical treatment) or diabetes mellitus Caring for yourself at home bull Make sure you have plenty of rest and are taking

paracetamol-based cold remedies to lower your temperature and relieve symptoms

bull Some over-the-counter treatments can be given to children who have flu according to the instruc-tions supplied with each medicine Under-16s must not take aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing it

bull Always read the medicines label or check with the pharmacist that it is suitable for children to take

bull Drink plenty of fluids while you are recovering You may need to stay in bed for two or three days after your symptoms peak

MEIGLE AND DISTRICT

HISTORY SOCIETY At our meeting this month we will show an edited version of Miss Muriel Soutars film which was taken in and around Meigle in 1970-71 Forty years on we can see who and what has changed The meeting will be held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel Meigle on Wednesday 23 February at 730 pm This is the second meeting of our new session and membership fees are due now (pound5 per annum visitors pound2 per meeting) More information from Jim at 01828 640764 or e-mail historymeigleorguk

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13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

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DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

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6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

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LICENSED GROCER

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bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

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Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

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Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

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Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

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BRAEMAR

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

CREDIT amp DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE

Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

MOTs only pound4000 No VAT

With our brand new fully functional MOT Bay on site you can get your car its MOT for only pound4000 here at Alyth Garage Call now to book your slot

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All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Buy Design

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Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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Telephone Orders Welcome

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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01382 580245 or 07709-340575

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

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Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

13

Aged 18-29

GOLF

Membership from only pound18 pmonth (10 months payment on direct debit)

Call David or Jane on

01828 633322

2011 MEMBERSHIP RATES Full Membership pound48000 (Unlimited access to both courses) Age 18-21 pound18000 Age 22-25 pound24500 Age 26-29 pound31000

Off Peak Membership pound35500 (Monday-Friday and after 400pm at weekends on the Rannaleroch course Unlimited access to the Leitfie Links)

Junior Full Membership pound11500 Unlimited access to both courses

Many Member Benefits incl 10 off Restaurant and Shop

ldquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrdquo

LEITFIE LINKS MEMBERSHIP Adult Membership pound23000 Junior Membership pound 6000

(Unlimited access to the 9 hole Leitfie course) Juniorsrsquo age is under 18 on 1st January 20 discount applies to 2nd adults living in the same household 10 discount applies to 3rd and subsequent adults in the same household Discounts apply only to adults age 30+

ISLA PARISHES The church services held in The Isla Parishes at Christmas time were well attended Rev-erend Ian Murray conducted the Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service and also the Christmas Day Service at the Isla Parishes main place of worship in Kilry where the children had been encouraged to bring along their favourite Christmas present Elders lead the Watchnight Services Bob Dunn Cookston in Airlie Church and Arthur Lawrence Balnamenoch in Glenisla Church where many parishion-ers family and friends joined the congregation Thanks are recorded to all for their sup-port The weekly service will be held in Kilry church at 1030am every Sunday morning The monthly services in Airlie Church (on 2nd Sunday of the month) and in Glenisla Church ( on 4th Sunday of month) will resume in March More details of these events will be available in the March Alyth Voice

Jenny Ralston

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following the last round of applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 26th November 2010 has approved the projects detailed below

Please note that there is now only one application form which can be used for all applications between pound250 to pound10000 There is also a Micro Grants scheme in operation for applications under pound250 applications to the Micro Grants can be made in writing directly to the secretary of the Alyth and Mount Blair Commu-nity Councils There will be four deadlines for applications to the Drumderg Community Benefit Fund during 2011 Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded) tel 0141 341 4960 email grantsscottishcforg

Applicant Project Grant Awarded Alyth Musical Society

To assist with the purchase of a new digital piano which will be used by the musical society during the rehearsals for their annual show

pound1000

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support the running costs of The Hub this provides a one-stop information point for young people over the age of 15 years in Alyth

pound9741

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development

To support the costs of the Core Spirits group who will deliver infor-mation and advice sessions in primary schools and youth groups in the Alyth and Mount Blair communities

pound900

Deadline Decisions notified by latest

7 Feb 1 April

2 May 1 July

25 July 15 Sept

17 Oct 9 Dec

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

SC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICESSC AUTO SERVICES

All cars Vans amp 4x4rsquos welcome

Servicing Mechanical Repairs Timing belts Diagnostics Electrical repairs Welding MOT Prep and Repairs Performance car tuningmodification

All jobs considered

Victoria Street Alyth

01828 633660

wwwscautoservicesorg

PC running slow Complete tune-up from only pound35

lsquoOne stop for all your computer and web

servicesrsquo

bull PC repair bull Laptop repair bull Advice on all software bull Computer set up amp

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Satisfaction guaranteed with a no fix no pay policy

Free pick up and return service

DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

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Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

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Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

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Thank you to Alistair Philp for

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Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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Alyth

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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Most things considered

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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The Studio 1-2 Mill Street Alyth

New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

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Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

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All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

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Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

The Voice website wwwalythvoicecouk now has an online photo gallery which anyone can submit photos to Over 1000 people visit the Voice website every month so why donrsquot you share your photos with our friends near and far Use the Voice website link to email your jpeg files to our webmaster

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Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

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01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

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The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

14

LIFE DRAWING

CLASSES Adult life drawing classes taught by

artist Frances Law run in Blairgowrie on Monday evenings 7pm ndash 9pm

New members are welcome

The class covers a range of approaches to drawing the figure from live models

You will experiment with a range of different materials and drawing

techniques All levels of experience welcome ndash

from beginner to advanced For more details contact Perth amp Kinross

Council Arts Development Service 01738 477 834

or email artsdevpkcgovuk

DRUMDERG WIND FARM PANEL

Community Vacancy The Drumderg Wind Farm Panel con-sists of twelve individuals six from the Mount Blair community and six from Alyth The Alyth contingent is made up of three Community Councillors and three members of the Alyth public Drumderg applications are handled by the Scottish Communities Foundation who make recommendations to the panel on the applications made The panel who meet four times per year make decisions on the applications made and the amounts of grant that will be awarded We are actively looking for one mem-ber of the public in Alyth to replace an existing panel member from Alyth If you are interested in becoming part of this group or want more information on the functions of the panel then please con-tact us at our community email address

alythcommunity councilpkcgovuk

We will ensure that any interested mem-ber of the public has the opportunity to carry out a shadowing role for at least two meetings before becoming a full panel member

Stuart Clark Drumderg Wind Farm Panellist

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DONrsquoT YE JIST HATE SNOW I didnae used tae I loved slides and harmless snowball fights in the 40rsquos Skule playgrounds and sledging in Balgay Park My parents never had a car and the trams trains and Fifie aye ran so we could aye go places Donrsquot ye jist hate Lakeside darts tae Anrsquo donrsquot ye think maybe yersquove lived lang enough when yersquove seen most of the TV films But therersquos an up-side tae like that guid man Farmer George McGibbon of ldquoThe Braerdquo travelling half way tae Kirrie tae dig out friends marooned by Council Snow Ploughs An the practical kindness of neighbours and friendly helpful service by Margaret of ldquoCostcuttersrdquo delivery of essential scarce vict-uals Anrsquo oor wonderful posties and paperboys and milkmen Anrsquo the ironing up to date ndash Never before Maybe a shame aboot the twa Yorkies norsquo getting their walkies for ages ndash like too many ithers Josi Tap orsquo Toon

ALYTH BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB TENNIS MEMBERSHIP

The new courts will be ready for play in APRIL Anyone wishing to join the club is advised to apply for membership now as all applications must go before the Man-agement committee They require two sponsors from the club and applications must be displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse for a minimum of four weeks The Management committee meet the first Monday of every month when all such applications are considered As with the bowling members fees must be paid before you are allowed to play John Turnbull President

FEES Children P1 to age 12 pound10 Age 13 to 18 pound20 Adults pound50

Application forms can be collected at the clubhouse or contact Mrs Dawn Arthur Mill Street Alyth Club Membership Secretary

THANKS Many thanks to

Doug Whyte for clearing the

footpaths in Morn Street

after every snowfall

Also thanks to Josh Colville for

unfailing delivery of the newspapers

Thank you Mrs N Hart

Morn Street Alyth

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

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EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

BRAEMAR

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

CREDIT amp DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE

Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

MOTs only pound4000 No VAT

With our brand new fully functional MOT Bay on site you can get your car its MOT for only pound4000 here at Alyth Garage Call now to book your slot

Timing Belts MOT Clutches Servicing All Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes Tyres Welding Engine

Diagnostic Checks

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

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Voucher code AV001VA

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

Can be contacted at 17 Airlie Street

Alyth

OR CONTACT ON

Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

bull Pattern Imprinted Concrete bull Block Paving bull Slabbing bull Gravel bull Brick Work bull PICseal ndash block enhancement bull General Outdoor Maintenance bull Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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Alyth Accountancy Services

Local Qualified Accountant Accountancy

Taxation Book-keeping

VAT Business support and advice

Highly competitive rates

Call 01828 633 857 07591 842 620

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For all your household chores

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

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We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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Telephone Orders Welcome

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

15

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund

70s80s90s Disco Alyth Town Hall

12th February 2011 POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Alyth Hotel and Restaurant 6 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

SPRING MADNESS

For Bookings Call 01828 632447 ALYTH PRIMARY BULLYING ISSUES

In the last Alyth Voice part of the Community Council update related to issues of bullying The view that this is unacceptable in any form is strongly shared by all of the Alyth School Community pupils parents and staff alike and we would all certainly endorse the views being expressed However towards the end of the article reference was made to the attendance of a police officer at the school during breaks and at dinner time because of bullying issues As part of her remit as a Community Police-woman Carol Cameron visits a number of schools in the area including Alyth and car-ries out a range of activities designed to sup-

port staff and pupils in these schools Indeed during the lunchtime session she was engaged in actively taking part in skipping sessions with the children after finding out these were planned through chatting to staff Several parents have spoken to school staff over the last few weeks and have expressed concern at being left with a clear impression after reading the piece that police presence was required to directly contain bullying in the school This is certainly not the case The school has a robust anti-bullying policy which is operated by all staff both in school and in the playground The playground staff work extremely hard at developing initiatives to sup-port the pupils and in this instance our Com-munity Policewoman was very keen to see this in action for herself and ldquojoin inrdquo

The management team and all staff in school operate within this framework and will always work extremely closely with any par-ents to address issues which may arise as indeed they will in all establishments at times This has always been the practice at Alyth and at no time has it been necessary to have an ongoing police presence because of bullying issues We do very much welcome the anti-bullying message being reinforced and are always happy to receive support from any source with this However we feel it necessary to write this response in order to clear up any misconcep-tion there may have been among parents and others reading this

Mark Lindsay Head Teacher APS Carol Cameron Community Police Officer

2010 was another great year for the band with the quantity and quality of performances con-tinuing to rise We now have 60 playing members over the 2 bands our youth band PYB again were named Scottish Under 16 Champions at Perth Concert Hall Their excellent performance can be viewed on YouTube along with other more dubious recordings of our activities (look out for the basses freezing whilst we attempted to play Christmas music in December) 2011 is set to be one of the best years yet for Perthshire Brass as we look forward to the

first ever CD release by the youth band a good set of contest results for the senior band some exciting concert projects and a tour of five countries in mainland Europe with a party of 60 people The highlight of the tour is sure to be our concert at Kyrberg Castle home of Germanys biggest whisky collection Concerts in Holland Belgium Luxembourg and France will add to an unforgettable experience for all of our players and will be a well deserved re-ward for all their efforts fund raising perform-ing and competing

George Annan

PERTHSHIRE BRASS

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

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6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

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Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

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bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

DAY CARE RESPITE CARE RESIDENTIAL CARE

All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

no job too big or too small Trustworthy reliable

reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

bull Putting Parenting to Bed bull Learning to Lead bull 6 Steps to reading your Bibles bull Sorted bull Christianity Explored bull Preparing for Mission bull When Godrsquos People Pray

Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Deliveries locally and Glenisla

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Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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FREE ESTIMATES

28

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

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Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

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Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

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New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

16

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Coffee mornings in Alyth during 2010 raised a staggering pound26465 Thanks to all who contributed Margaret Aitchison

17 January 2011

Dear Alyth Voice With the terrible weather we have had re-cently and the gloom of the economy and ris-ing fuel prices never have your local shops needed you to use them more How apparent it was when the weather was so bad just how much everyone needed the local shops many of whom had never experi-enced it so busy As a businessman in Alyth and a local to Alyth these are very difficult times As I am sure it is to everyone It is very difficult to keep prices competitive in particular when we have to rely on deliver-ies mainly down to rising raw material costs and the suppliers themselves having to in-crease costs because of the increase in fuel they like any other business have to pass the costs on to us and in turn we have to pass them on to the final customer YOU I and I am sure I speak for all your local shops would like to appeal for anyone who may not shop locally to do so it is the only way these small businesses can survive in such difficult times for everyone Thanks

S Boath (Alyth Bake house)

THANKS Belmont Castle Care Home

The management staff and residents at Bel-mont Castle Care Home Meigle would like to say a big thank you to everyone who re-sponded to the SOS for heaters when the homes gas heating broke down on Wednes-day December 22nd We gratefully appreciate the offers of help we received and are glad to say that the heat-ing engineers were able to fix the problem that evening Thank you all especially our Good Samaritan ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Thank you to all the Alyth Lights Committee for the lovely display in Alyth again this year especially the ldquoPack Bridgerdquo which was beauti-ful looking up the burn Well done lads

Margaret Aitchison

17 December 2010 Dear Alyth Voice Regarding photo in December voice re Air Training Corps The unknown RAF member in middle row is my cousin pilot sergeant James Milne who was killed in 1946 when piloting a Wellington Bomber When taking off it failed to rise and hit a house All his crew were also killed George McGibbon

Your Letters Donrsquot have access to email Itrsquos free in the Airlie Street Library

THANKS Thank you Linda Grant for bringing your danc-ers to Alyth Town Hall on Saturday 11th De-cember 2010 It was a very enjoyable night and the bairns were a treat Happy smiling faces and waves from Mums and Grans during and between dances Thank you to all the helpers who provided the excellent buffet We will certainly be at your next concert Joy and Dan Dewar

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my neighbours who have kept the paths to my door clear over the snowy period also my neighbour and friend who checks on me every day This is what you call good neighbours and they all stay in Morrison Terrace Edna Kydd

ALYTH SPARKLED IN THE SNOW

Yes it was that time of year again and the Christmas lights were on bringing a bit of sparkle to whatrsquos been a pretty harsh start to the winter I knew that it would be a challenge taking over this post from Ricky Don whose commit-ment and efforts over the years have been so visible in Alyth at Christmastime However thanks to sterling support from the committee our town shone brightly once again I would like to personally thank all of the light crew for their efforts this year Both old hands and the new lads seemed to gel to-gether into teams dispatch themselves to various bits of the town and within a few hours the job was done Many thanks to Stuart Wheatley for coordinating the electrical work Thank goodness somebody knew where the multitude of wires connected Yes there were a few hic-ups but we got there in the end A big thank you to the following for providing the machines and cages David Brough George Fleming Strathmore Heritage Homes Peter Marshall John Robertson Shepherd Blacksmiths and James Neil Thanks also to Classic Restorations for allowing us to use their premises equipment and staff to build the frame for the new light at Old Bridge Lane and to James Ivory for the donation of the tree at Simrsquos corner another new feature this year Without the contributions to keep our funds healthy there would be no lights to put up So to the community of Alyth and beyond busi-nesses groups and individuals who have do-nated without you our town would shine a lot less brightly Finally a big hand to all involved with our recent coffee morning which raised just over pound791 The parade and switch-on was filmed this year and can be viewed on YouTubeAlyth Christmas lights Check you might be a film star Rod MacFarlane Chairman Alyth Christmas Lights Association

SIMPSON Hamish and family wish to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received in the loss of Bette Thanks also to staff at Alyth Health Centre Macmillan Nurse Dee Cam-eron and staff at ENT Ninewells Hospital for their care and attention to Bette Thank you to Reverend I Knox for his comforting service staff of David Scott Ltd for their pro-fessional guidance with the arrangements and finally to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and donated pound280 so gener-ously for ENT Ninewells Hospital Dundee

THANKS I would like to thank ldquoThe Alyth Voicerdquo for organising the help during the Big Snow I would also like to thank Mr Kirkpatrick and the Scouts very much for all their help in clearing the snow from my drive on many occasions - it really was a great job and helped me con-siderably

Irene Topen

THANKS Joy Reid would like thank members of Silvie amp Ruthven WRI and many friends for their cards flowers gifts and kindness shown following her recent op And to all who have visited Now at home and getting stronger every day

7th December 2010 Having wrapped up warmly on a freezing November evening I set out to see the Alyth Lights switch on I almost did not go as it was so cold but am so glad I did The lights are spectacular especially the newest addition at Old Bridge Lane I think for a small place like Alyth to work together as a community and produce such a wonderful show is fantastic The old bridge looks great and a special thanks to Rod MacFarlane for making the frame on which the lights are fitted Im sure that must have saved the committee a few pounds I think the Don family must be very proud of the plaque dedicated to Ricky who did so much work over the years Just wanted to say that Im positive the people of Alyth would like you to know we are very proud of our lights especially when we know that visitors from quite far afield make an annual visit to our town to share in the great community atmosphere in Alyth See you next year

Wendy Mitchell

THANKS Calum Thom one of Lunans Sunday paper boys would like to thank all the kind people on his round who gave him Christmas Tips and thank you to Claire at the shop you are all very kind

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

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Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

THE ONE STOP

FIRE SHOP

David Sims Market Square

01828 632309

LICENSED GROCER

bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull

bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull

FREE HOME DELIVERY

OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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NEW TEL 01828 634165

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Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

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10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

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2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

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2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

17

6th February 2011 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Book of Common Prayer Communion

13th February 2011 Sixth Sunday of Epiphany

11am Sung Eucharist 20th February 2011

Septuagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist 27th February 2011

Sexagesima 11 am Sung Eucharist

ALL ARE WELCOME

Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband Tel 01250 874583

Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla

(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 are compiled in to an

album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY

Alyth Parish Church

Sunday Service 11am (No monthly Evening Services until further notice)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

CHRISTMAS SERVICES The Christmas Service retiring collections raised the sum of pound36964 thank you to

everyone who contributed The charity or charities who will receive this donation will be decided shortly The soft toys from beneath the Christmas tree were donated to CHAS

~~~ MINISTER ROTA

bull Sunday 6th February - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 13th February - Rev J Russell bull Sunday 20th February - Mr G Carr bull Sunday 27th February - Rev J Campbell bull Communion 6th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 13th March - Rev T Tait bull Sunday 20th March - Rev M Robertson bull Sunday 27th March - Rev B White

~~~ GUILD

The Guild meets on Thursday February 3rd at 2pm in Airlie Street Hall (Discussion)

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT Photos parish amp burial records memorabilia

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Tel 01828 633 045)

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB (Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 AIRLIE STREET HALL

LUNCH AT 1230 (pound200each) 14 amp 28 February 14 amp 28 March

Would you like a lift to the lunch club Tel 633415 632895 or 632506

EXERCISE GROUPS (pound200session) 7 amp 21 February 7 amp 21 March

Active Group 10am Gentle Group 11am

SOFT TENNIS continues to be enjoyed in the Airlie street Hall each Thursday morning from 1030am amp peo-ple wishing to try their hand are

made welcome Play resumed on 5th Janu-ary amp we are keeping to morning sessions

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR KEYS This might be your lucky day as a bunch of keys (house and car) were found in Albert Street near to the Bowling Club

on 22nd December 2010 Tel 01828 633 211 for more information

APC SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with very experienced and good natured tutor Cost - pound300evening Thursdays 730ndash930pm

03 10 17 24 February 2011 Airlie Street Hall 11 February 2011 New Year Dinner Red House Hotel Members and friends old and new are welcome to join us Please contact Anne Archbold 01828 632971or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632770

ALYTH PLAY GROUP for children from 2 years old

Tuesday amp Thursday at the Community Wing 915-1115 with each session costing pound4

The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff Further info from Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

DECEMBER 2010 Draw made at our Coffee Morning

1st - pound50 - 008 - Mrs A Robertson 2nd - pound30 - 167 - Mrs M McKenzie 3rd - pound20 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie

JANUARY 2011 Thanks to Rhona amp Customers at The Dirliebane

1st - pound50 - 192 - Mr F Gray 2nd - pound30 - 024 - Mrs B Mackenzie 3rd - pound20 - 126 - Mrs S Don

Mrs Susan Marsh is delighted to announce the following successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Grade 1 Piano Jamie Birnie Grade 2 Piano Duncan Menzies (with Merit) Grade 4 Piano Kate Menzies (with Merit)

Alyth Arts Group Our Classes will meet on the 1st 2nd 8th

9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd February to which new and old members will be welcome at the Community Wing of

Alyth Primary School

Alyth Voice 2011 Calendar

Available from J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Alyth and DH Todd Goodacre Alyth

at a cost of pound5 For posted copies email alythvoicetiscalicouk

in the first instance

BINGO TEAS (eyes down 730pm)

Alyth Scout Group Town Hall 17th February 2011

All Welcome Bring Your Own Cup

ALYTH BOWLING amp TENNIS CLUB

STOVIE DANCE Saturday 19th February

Music by Shenanigan

Tickets from Clubhouse on 632271 or

Isobel Fotheringham 632155

Alyth Rainbows will start back after the winter break on Monday 7th February

at 615pm to 730pm If you would like to join please telephone

01828 633825 to join the waiting list We would all like to say congratulations to our Guider Susan Parker who had a baby boy (Luke 9lbfrac12oz) on 6th January

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS is open to all parents of children under 5 years and

meets 3 times a week in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial St (up the steps between the Alyth

Museum amp Fergusonrsquos) 10am - 1130am Mondays Tuesdays amp Fridays Cost per session

pound1 for adult amp 1child 50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633 537

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY VACANCY

Paper Boy Girl required for Monday to Saturday delivery Must be over 13 years old

Contact Anne at 01828 632 321

18

Winter Fuels

LARGE BAG HARDWOOD LOGS pound599 COAL 25kg pound699 BURNING PEAT pound499

Companion Stands amp Fire Grates

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OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Mervats Village Gallery Meigle

Reopen the 1st of February after the annual winter holiday

We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

gifts jewellery and interiors

Sale now on Up to 60 off gifts jewellery and interiors Ends February 28th

Gift vouchers also available

Open 6 day us a week Tues to Sunday closed Monday

We look forward to welcoming you

Contact us on

Tel 01828 640116 Mob 07764 204 055 Email mervatwalton33hotmailcom Web wwwmervats-villagegallerycouk

Hotel amp Restaurant Alyth 01828 633151 wwwlandsofloyalcom

Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

Parmesan Tuille Bloody Mary Shooter Creamy Veloute of Sweet Potato amp Lemon Grass

Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

Baked Cannelloni of Monkfish Spaghetti of Vegetables Served with a Tomato Consommeacute laced with

Coconut Milk Pan Fried Fillet of Beef

Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

find us on twitter veritywebster and facebook

A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

the Central Garage Alyth Est 1960

St Andrew Street Alyth t 01828 632492

Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

bull Check your lights are clean and that all bulbs are working bull Get your anti-freeze content checked bull Ensure your windscreen is clear of ice and your screenwash

is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

bull Local Petrol and Diesel Station

bull Snap-on Engine Diagnostic Scan Service bull Free Electronic MOT Reminder for your Car bull Comply with Industry Standard Service Checklist

bull Menu Driven Servicing to validate New Car Warranty

bull 20 point Winter Check bull MOT Testing Station for Cars and Motorcycles bull MOT Testing Station ndash Testing for 50 Years bull 44 Service and Repair Specialist

bull Courtesy Car available

NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

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MANICURE PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

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Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs

Tel 01828 632297

Specialised Dementia Care in a Domestic Setting

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All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu

Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

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reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

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Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565

Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

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FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

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Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

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DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

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Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

CREDIT amp DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE

Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

MOTs only pound4000 No VAT

With our brand new fully functional MOT Bay on site you can get your car its MOT for only pound4000 here at Alyth Garage Call now to book your slot

Timing Belts MOT Clutches Servicing All Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes Tyres Welding Engine

Diagnostic Checks

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

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Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

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Voucher code AV001VA

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

Can be contacted at 17 Airlie Street

Alyth

OR CONTACT ON

Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

bull Pattern Imprinted Concrete bull Block Paving bull Slabbing bull Gravel bull Brick Work bull PICseal ndash block enhancement bull General Outdoor Maintenance bull Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Alyth Accountancy Services

Local Qualified Accountant Accountancy

Taxation Book-keeping

VAT Business support and advice

Highly competitive rates

Call 01828 633 857 07591 842 620

K amp G DOMESTIC SERVICES

For all your household chores

bullCleaning bullIroning bullGardening bullSteam cleaning - fridgeovens bullRug and carpet cleaning bullDog walking bullHouse sitting

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

CLEANING

Do you need help around your home

Most things considered

Phone 07521964603

25

CLASSIC

RESTORATIONS

Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

Charles A Davidson

Blacksmith Welder amp Fabricator

Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken

Tel 01828 632948

Mobile 07957 766546

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

Software --------------------------------------------

A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the

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----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

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The Studio 1-2 Mill Street Alyth

New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

coming soon

Gourmet hot and cold beverages Why not join us for a browse and

quiet cup of something in the period surroundings of our

Edwardian shop Open Mondays and Saturdays 1000-1700

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330 Opening Times

Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

and gift bags for every occasion A wide selection of stationery

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING

A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers

High success rate in 2006-2007

Tel 01575 560 333

Driving Made easy

Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

26

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

The Voice website wwwalythvoicecouk now has an online photo gallery which anyone can submit photos to Over 1000 people visit the Voice website every month so why donrsquot you share your photos with our friends near and far Use the Voice website link to email your jpeg files to our webmaster

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J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore

Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

PampK Council 01738 475018 or Email imillerpkcgovuk

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS 20 Commercial Street

01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET Traditional Sweets in jars sold loosely crisps and soft drinks

Duvets Sets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP

A large selection of bird feed available

LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Free delivery in amp around Alyth IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET

IT FOR YOU

Willow Wood Burners Log Burning is a cheap and carbon neutral

energy Wood Burners and Flue Systems

Installed Hearth and Stove Surrounds formed from

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Tel 01828 632467 07736248718

The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing

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Call today for a little helping hand

Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning

Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning

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1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

The Dirliebane to provide a delicious buffet

For more details telephone 01828 633644

Angela MacLeod RSHom

Family Homeopath

Re-balance your physical emotional and mental health

with homeopathy

Drumnacree Homeopathic Clinic

01828 634188

homeopathydrumnacreehousecom

Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

Thistle Property Consulting Ltd Chartered Surveyors amp Energy Assessors 0845 347 4399 07808 110046 wwwthistlepropertyconsultingcouk

Residential Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Property Condition Reports Homereports Preparation of Plans Project Management of Domestic Alterations and Extensions Property Valuation

Please call for a fast affordable friendly and local solution to your professional property needs

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

28

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

NAMES ON WOOD

House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

wwwnamesonwoodcom

Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

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10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

18

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We invite you to come and browse in our gallery and view the range of

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Valentines Menu pound35 per head Pressed Terrine of Marinated Lamb Fillet

Haricot Bean Puree Red Pepper Rouille Home Cured Salmon with Honey Mustard amp Dill

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Spring Onion Choux Buns

Three Oysters Cooked Three Ways

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Oxtail Ravioli Horseradish amp Chive Beignets Buttered Chestnut Mushrooms Smokey Bacon Jus

Honey Roasted Shallot Tart Tatin Watercress Puree Creamed Celeriac Turnip Champ Beacutearnaise Sauce

Dark Chocolate Marquise Encased in Candied Strawberries Hazelnuts Anglaise

Selection of Scottish amp French Cheese Served with Tomato amp Star Anise Chutney Grapes amp Oatcakes

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait Accompanied by Mango amp Chilli Compote

Booking essential Menu available Saturday 12th to Monday 14th of Feb Roses will also be for sale as an extra with table reservations

Happy new year to everyone and best wishes from the hotel on the hill with the great views and the amazing hallxx

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A plooman lad wis born in Ayr anrsquo held the ploo on land sae bare wirsquo stanes anrsquo thristles every-where anrsquo short the cornhellip anrsquo few the spuds wirsquo nowt tae spare ndash outlook forlorn But he wis no juist onie swain ( a Genious wirsquo a Hotchinrsquo Brain) His Verse anrsquo Love-Songs haud thir ain ower arsquo the Earth ndash the Brightest Nations search (in vain) tae match his Worth His hert wis pure anrsquo stracht his Rig ndash Well maybe a wee bit Zag anrsquo Zig he liked his ale anrsquo danced a jig anrsquo lorsquoed the lasses but couldnae stand the Pow-dered Wigs orsquo upper classes When he camrsquo by a wounded hare his een wir blurred his Hert wis

sair orsquo athing livinrsquo he aye wid care and state his case ndash he widnae herm a Daisy fair or hurt a moose Hard frost wis keen wild winds wir snell as Crash The couter crushed thy cell but moosie thou wert no yersel whin faced wirsquo ruin for he fared juist as bad himself wha did the plooinrsquo The sun wis glintinrsquo aff the hems as lambkins romped at frisky gemmes and daisies danced on slender stems sae neat sae smert whin Rab ploorsquod- in his ldquoBonnie Gemrdquo and held his Hert Sound Peace anrsquo Worth he struggled for an Man tae Man the World orsquoerhellip But Evil festers more and more- thatrsquos my assumption For chance orsquo World Peace tae

soar ndash ldquoArdquo need mair Gumption Aye Rabbie wis nae kind orsquo fool though he kent weel the cutty stool a bit rebellious as a rule but fursquo orsquo fun Wirsquo gumption blessed aye kept `is cool ndash faced life and Won Wha else could makrsquo the Hale World Rock an lsquo Hug anrsquo Kiss at Twelve-o-Clock and every year gar fowk tae flock at New Yearrsquos Dawn tae Kirks anrsquo Halls tae meet wirsquo folk and grasp thir Haun The Dersquo il wi Robert hard had striven but ahrsquom fell shair he went tae Heaven an umpteenth chance tae him beinrsquo given- this wis nae bloomer for God aye has though Sairly Driven A sense orsquo Humour

ROBERT BURNS by Dan Dewar

19

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

amp EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

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Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

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Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

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Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

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Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

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Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

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References available on request

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Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

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Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

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900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

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Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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26

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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28

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Maternity care and support

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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New Range of Jewellery

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

19

To introduce our new electronic MOT amp Service reminder units we are offering your next MOT test pound4950 along with a complimentary pound10 voucher to spend the next time your car needs attention applies any labour charges on same vehicle valid for 6 months

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Winter Driving- Are you fit Winter is a challenging time for both car and driver regular servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road

bull Ensure your tyre treads are above legal minimum and the pressures are correct

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is defrosted If you would like help in checking any of these levels or would like some more advice give our experienced team a call we are more than willing to help you get the best out of your car this winter call us on 01828 632492

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NEW SECTION INSPECTOR In November 2010 I became the new inspector for Tayside Police East Section of Western Division I joined Tayside police in 1990 at which time I was posted to the Blair-gowrie section in Western Division As such I have very fond memories of my early years in the force and it is with a touch of nostalgia that I return here 20 years later I thereafter transferred to central Division where I carried out a variety of duties including beat duties in

various areas throughout Dundee In 1995 I transferred to a Support Group where my main duties in-volved working in plainclothes within the stolen vehicle section I returned to beat duties in Dun-dee in 2000 and in 2002 I was pro-moted to uniform sergeant where I was posted to Eastern Division (Angus) and where I was stationed in BrechinMontrose In 2003 I returned to Dundee where I continued to carry out the

role of Uniform sergeant in the Mary-field area In 2004 I transferred to Central Division CID where for the next three years I dealt with both volume and serious crime across the whole division In 2007 I transferred to Headquar-ters Crime Division (which became the Force Information and Intelli-gence Division) where I dealt with Intelligence matters covering the whole of the force area Ged Fitzpatrick Section Inspector

It was a cunning plan a very cunning plan such a pity that it decided to snow and get somewhat cooler We were to camp the weekend of the switching on of the lights as well as have a stall for fundraising for Holland Despite the snow the Scouts were keen to pitch tents on my back lawn in the late afternoon But upon return later that evening the enthusiasm waned more than any moon ever did and most crashed out inside the house with the exception of Calum ldquoYetirdquo Thom who braved it out and slept under canvas De-spite reservations as to what we were likely to find in the morning we were greeted with a smile of accomplishment What a brave soul I am certain that more than a few of our younger members would have been on the look

out for a shadowy figure visiting the streets and hopefully carrying a rather large sack bearing untold delights Had they looked out a few days later they would have witnessed another group doing the rounds carrying large items But be not confused as the latter was a group of Scouts armed with a varied assortment of weapons with which to carry out the task of snow clearance in the town Now as a group we are not exactly kitted out for this activity in fact we only had 2 spades or to be more correct 1 frac34 as someone has cut out a bit for some obscure reason which has been lost in the midst of times And so it was that we set sail with an assortment of brushes buckets hand shovels and not a few pieces of plywood to use as improvised snow shovels Having satisfied the requests that we had re-ceived our biggest problem was finding paths that needed cleared We indeed did widen some paths in Burnside Court as it had already been done but it would have been interesting to see

peoplersquos faces the following morning The Scouts were really pleased to be directly involved with helping others they just needed to be pointed in the right direction My thanks and admiration for all the helpers and customers who turned out for the Book Fest One customer stated that they had been out for a walk and came into the building to cool down It was a constant debate whether to open the door and let the heat in or have it closed and we could forget about it Thanks to everyonersquos efforts the sum of pound409 was raised which we will putting into our Holland Fund for July of this year We have a few other events planned which I am hopeful will prove as successful At time of writing I hope we will be able to dis-band our ldquoSnow Patrolrdquo and look forward to some more pleasant climes ndash sunshine heat campshellip midges Whatever weather comes our way I would wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011 Ron Kirkpatrick

ALYTH SCOUT

REPORT

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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~ no agenda or name register ~ ~ newslettersbadgesinfo avail to collect ~

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Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

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Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

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THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

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Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

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Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

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Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

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before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

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newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Repair and commission service

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Mobile 07957 766546

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Now Stocking

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

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Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore

Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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ALYTH PETS 20 Commercial Street

01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

28

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

bull New builds bull Renovations bull Extensions bull Drainage bull Groundworks bull Machinery

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

NMC Registered CRB Clearance

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

amp Contract Work

We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

01828 634140 or email infoloyalconstructioncouk

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

20

The Christmas Window Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Associa-tion had some fantastic displays for Christmas 2010 with windows in it would seem every business in Alyth The displays were in many various forms from Santa Clauses Christmas trees of every shape size and colour Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Church and House Scene Victorian Village Snow Scene Snowmanrsquos Scottish Christmas Party Winter Wonderland display and many many more It is hoped that many photo-graphs were taken of all the windows (see page 2) The judges George Allan Alythrsquos Citizen of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley Alythrsquos joint Young Citi-zen of the Year 2010 had the seemingly im-possible task of deciding the winners They stated it was one of the hardest and most difficult tasks ( and probably the coldest) they had ever undertaken and they were up and down Alyth looking at the windows on various occasions but after much discussion soul searching and looking they decreed the win-ners were - 1 Buy Design 19 Airlie Street Alyth received Christmas Window Competition Shield and framed certificate 2 J amp M Kay 13 Airlie Street Alyth a framed certificate 3 The Dirliebane Market Square Alyth a framed certificate Thanks must be expressed to all the busi-

nesses for their fantastic window displays which must have been the best in Tayside if not Scot-land and for bringing such festive cheer to visi-tors and Alyth residents Thanks must also be expressed to George Patrick and Sarah for their time judging this event Thanks must also be included to the Alyth Christmas Lights Commit-tee and all their erectorshelpers for the best ever Christmas light display in Alyth Well done to all who were involved Michael Kay

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 10th February 2011

730pm Kettins Church Hall

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Ged Fitzpatrick

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AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH

Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices

Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service

Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late

Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse with spectacular panoramic views of the course

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to nonndashgolfers who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place

Specially designed to host events up to 100 people Glenislarsquos superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for

any function or meeting

Glenisla Golf Course Pitcrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Ling Cards

Come in for a browse and a chat

GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and Scottish National Trust

cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards en-

semble and Wordsworth greetings cards

THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION

21

ldquoRainbow Therapiesrdquo

Reflexology Aromatherapy Hopi ear Candling

Colour Therapy Tarot Readings

Reiki

Taster sessions available Workshops arranged

Tel Lynda on 07970794284 MGPBT MGHT ITEC BAPS

BOWEN TECHNIQUE

An extremely gentle form of bodywork which is suitable for everyone from pregnant women to newborn babies for the young and not so young It can help recovery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome knee ankle and foot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golfers elbow respiratory problems and hay fever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

PETS PANTRY

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Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

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Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

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Tel 01828 632297

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Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349

Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

regular or one off cleans businesses or household cleaning available

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reasonable rates all staff security checked fully insured

for more information call Vikki on 07933502965

ldquoNumber 62rdquo --------------------

The little Christian Bookshop High Street Blairgowrie

Pop in and browsehellip Christmas stock and cards arriving every week

A superb choice of Bibles Books and music for children and young people A growing

selection of Bible Study resources-

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Open daily Monday - Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

Strathmore Property Services

Do you have a home maintenance problem

General domestic joinery Kitchen fitting

Painting amp Decoration Laminate Floors Garden Fences

Home Maintenance Gutters amp Downpipes

Call Phil on 01575 560267 to discuss or arrange a quote

Please call for a reliable and affordable local solution to your domestic property needs

References available on request

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Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

wwwhobbies-scotlandbiz

Can Can wool now back in stock Selection of helium balloons Banners

etc for that special occasion HM The Queen inspecting The Black Watch

before D Day 1944

Thank you to Alistair Philp for

posting us a copy of his local

newsletter in Romney

Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

Kayrsquos at 13 Airlie

Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

WRVS Books on Wheels

Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door

Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs

and Videos Telephone 01250 872905 for details

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FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

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Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

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Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

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Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

Reasonable rates Contact 01828 632376

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

open on Tuesday 1st February

Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

Alyth Road Meigle

Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

look forward to seeing you again

We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

PAULrsquoS SPAR STORE CONVENIENCE amp OFF LICENCE

10 Commercial Street Alyth

NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE

NEWSPAPERS GROCERIES CARDS BEERS WINES amp SPIRTS MOBILE TOP UPSGASELECTRIC TV LICENCE ETC PAYMENT

FACILITY AVAILABLE

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Opening times Mon-sat 600am-1000pm

Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Alyth Garage

Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW Your Local Friendly Family Run Business

MOTs only pound4000 No VAT

With our brand new fully functional MOT Bay on site you can get your car its MOT for only pound4000 here at Alyth Garage Call now to book your slot

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All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Buy Design

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Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

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20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

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Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

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Voucher code AV001VA

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

Can be contacted at 17 Airlie Street

Alyth

OR CONTACT ON

Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Alyth Accountancy Services

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Highly competitive rates

Call 01828 633 857 07591 842 620

K amp G DOMESTIC SERVICES

For all your household chores

bullCleaning bullIroning bullGardening bullSteam cleaning - fridgeovens bullRug and carpet cleaning bullDog walking bullHouse sitting

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

CLEANING

Do you need help around your home

Most things considered

Phone 07521964603

25

CLASSIC

RESTORATIONS

Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver

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wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

Charles A Davidson

Blacksmith Welder amp Fabricator

Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken

Tel 01828 632948

Mobile 07957 766546

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

Software --------------------------------------------

A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the

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----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

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The Studio 1-2 Mill Street Alyth

New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

coming soon

Gourmet hot and cold beverages Why not join us for a browse and

quiet cup of something in the period surroundings of our

Edwardian shop Open Mondays and Saturdays 1000-1700

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330 Opening Times

Open 530am - 5pm Mon - Fri 530am - 3pm Sat 7am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

and gift bags for every occasion A wide selection of stationery

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING

A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers

High success rate in 2006-2007

Tel 01575 560 333

Driving Made easy

Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

26

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

The Voice website wwwalythvoicecouk now has an online photo gallery which anyone can submit photos to Over 1000 people visit the Voice website every month so why donrsquot you share your photos with our friends near and far Use the Voice website link to email your jpeg files to our webmaster

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J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore

Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

PampK Council 01738 475018 or Email imillerpkcgovuk

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS 20 Commercial Street

01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET Traditional Sweets in jars sold loosely crisps and soft drinks

Duvets Sets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP

A large selection of bird feed available

LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Free delivery in amp around Alyth IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET

IT FOR YOU

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Tel 01828 632467 07736248718

The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing

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Call today for a little helping hand

Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning

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1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

The Dirliebane to provide a delicious buffet

For more details telephone 01828 633644

Angela MacLeod RSHom

Family Homeopath

Re-balance your physical emotional and mental health

with homeopathy

Drumnacree Homeopathic Clinic

01828 634188

homeopathydrumnacreehousecom

Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

Thistle Property Consulting Ltd Chartered Surveyors amp Energy Assessors 0845 347 4399 07808 110046 wwwthistlepropertyconsultingcouk

Residential Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Property Condition Reports Homereports Preparation of Plans Project Management of Domestic Alterations and Extensions Property Valuation

Please call for a fast affordable friendly and local solution to your professional property needs

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

28

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

NAMES ON WOOD

House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

wwwnamesonwoodcom

Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

21

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BLACK WATCH MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES

The Museum of The Black Watch is proud to an-nounce its first series of Winter Lectures October 2010-March 2011 Mention The Black Watch almost anywhere you go across the globe and youll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Armys if not the worlds most famous fighting units Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery valour true Scottish grit and determination Its perhaps not sur-prising since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction It is this illustrious past that will be the topic for these lectures

Wednesday 9th February 130pm The Indian Mutiny

Richard Mckenzie will talk about The Black Watch during the Indian Mutiny

Wednesday 9th March 130pm The Black Watch in Korea 1952-53

Ruari Halford-MacLeod will talk about the 1st Battal-ion defending the Main Line of Resistance in Korea with special reference to the reminiscences of David Arbuthnott Dunkeld and Derek Halley Crieff Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment For more information on tickets and prices telephone the Museum 01738 638 152

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Marsh If anyone would like to read it pop in to Michael

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Street Alyth

copy The Black Watch

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

See page 5 for submission details

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Most things considered

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25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

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FREE ESTIMATES

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

22

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THE VOICE OF

THE FUTURE

During the past 5 years the Alyth Voice has more than doubled its number of pages and introduced colour photographs As it stands the advertising revenue each month barely covers the cost of production and cash reserves only cover two monthsrsquo production as a lsquobufferrsquo The Team regularly discusses how the Voice can be developed further within its financial constraints and we would like to open this debate to our readership In your opinion what would improve the Voice Anything you would like to see included All suggestions considered Write to the Voice co Michael Kay 13 Airlie St or email copyalythvoicecouk

Remember itrsquos YOUR Voice so have YOUR say

THE TATTIE The French say the ingin is their favourite thing The Tallies like garlic it fair giersquos them zing Bit therersquos countries I ken that like onything fatty Bit up here in Scotland we arsquo like the Tattie Ye arsquo ken the tattie it is halesome fare Sit ye doon tae yersquore denner aye itrsquos aye wis err Och biled maybe chappit or sometimes fried Man itrsquos the best that yersquove iver tried Anither gweed wye tae feed arsquo yersquore troupe Is tae mak yersquore tattie intae soup Wi left ower beef an a swadish neep Syne ett wi some breed fae the girnal ye keep A tattie still in its skin ye can bake It gangs doon a treat wi a gweed bit orsquo steak Bit the thing tae mak ye lick yersquore lips Fin yersquore tattie it gets made intae chips A tattie wi skirlie man atrsquos afa gweed Or then wi some mince fit mair wid ye need Wi a wee mealie puddin fit a wonderous taste Noo folks I ken fine at ye dine on the best A big pot orsquo stovies left tae cook on the stove Made wi tatties an gravy a winner by jove Wi hame bakit breed an a big joog orsquo milk Tis fit for a King an me an ma ilk Wi menus like at young folks winna try Theyrsquod raither hae burgers or yon pizza pie An clarted wi sauces an arsquo things like at Itrsquos nae muckle winner theyrsquore a gan tae fat Bit I ken the tattie will be here for life It his been a Godsend tae mony a wife Fan her femily get hungry and sometimes get ratty Shersquoll pit on the pot an bile em a tattie

Sandy Urquhart Old Deer Peterhead Talented Sandy Urquhart entertained the audience with his poem at the Induction Social of Rev Sheila Kirk in November Such was the laughter those present thought the Voice should share it around

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CARDEANS Of Meigle

Our new Bistro will be

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Next to Mervatrsquos Village Gallery

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Daz and Ben welcome our past customers and new ones and

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We are now recruiting staff

Please send your CV to the

above address For the attention of D Brooke-Lander

Or call 07816 643 398

23

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

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Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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PIANO TUITION AND

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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New Range of Jewellery

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ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

23

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

Funeral Notice SPALDING James Scott ldquoJimrdquo Late of Toowoomba formerly of Goondiwindi and Scotland passed away at home on 2nd November 2010 aged 77 years Beloved husband of Eunice Dearly loved Father and Fa-ther-in-law of Rod and Anne-Maree Colin and Jess Wendy and Ashley Ladd and Glen and Penny Loving Grandfather of James Michael Katherine and Genevieve Jennifer and George Tessa William and Charli and Maxwell Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jimrsquos Funeral to be held at St Johnrsquos Presbyterian Church Geddes Street Toowoomba at 1000am Saturday 6th November 2010 followed by Interment at the Garden of Remembrance 1001 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Australia 251110 Dear Alyth Voice I attended a funeral on 6th November of a man who was born in Alyth on 15th November 1932 James Scott Spalding His father had a trucking business in Alyth They lived near John Howes shop I think and they left Alyth about 1943 to go to Kirriemuir I believe he may have a sister still in Alyth Attached is his funeral notice and order of service Re my old mate Ericrsquos comments in the last Voice I know that Findlays was at the top of Toutie and a chip shop was next to Johnston store another down opposite the old gas works and another in mart street

Best wishes Headley Hindmarsh

24

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

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bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

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bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

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We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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Telephone Orders Welcome

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ST Gardening amp

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

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Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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FREEZE THAW FREEZE THAW

Freeze thaw freeze and thaw thatrsquos how the weather seems to be going this winter Now we are settled into the routine it doesnrsquot seem so bad We have learned to drive on ice and snow and are ac-customed to walking carefully so as not to come a cropper on some tender part of our bodies but whenever the sun shines and another patch of green shows I feel a worrying sensation of being about to burst The beavers here at Bamff seem to have come through the winter reasonably well so far The dams have held up even in the recent flood-provoking thaw except one of the small ones that has a new overflow cut into its parapet Downstream among the free beavers of the Isla and Tay it is hard to know how they have fared A suddenly rising water table can be devastating to a family of beavers in-side a lodge They may not have enough time to escape and so are caught inside and drown If the animals are given sufficient time to take action they will move their young to a safe place that they have identified beforehand If a flood lasts for a long time they may build a shelter on top of the flooded lodge and wait for the water levels to fall My friend Sharon Brown of Beavers Wetland and Wildlife in Upper New York State tells me that European bea-vers are known sometimes to build a series of bur-rows at different heights in the banks in their territory so that they have a ready refuge in a time of flood That is how beavers are affected by flooding put very shortly Of course beavers can affect other creatures not least among them our own kind by causing flooding This comes in two forms where a dam is breached by floodwaters or where beavers cause flooding by damming a stream or ditch or road culvert The old fashioned way of dealing with beaver dams in lsquoheroicrsquo parts of the world was to dynamite the dam This killed the beavers and unblocked the dam but did not allow for the possible re-occupation of the site by another family of beavers It was in order to avoid this kind of folly that Sharon and Owen Brown took on the organization lsquoBeavers Wetlands and Wildlifersquo that I have mentioned in this piece The Browns advise people on how to live with troublesome beavers in ways that may involve relo-cation but avoid lethal action Skip Lisle and others in the United States have developed a range of devices that can be used to prevent or mitigate flooding without destroying or removing the animals Similarly Gerhard Schwab in Bavaria and others throughout Europe are experienced in the use of non-lethal ways to deter beavers from carrying out works where these make difficulties for humans Needless to say it takes training and experience to learn to use these devices and they are not infalli-ble The effort is worth it however as we learn that we must live together with our fellow animals on this increasingly crowded earth

Paul Ramsay

CELEBRATING Share it with Voice Readers

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

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OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

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Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

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New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

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10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

25

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POLICE REPORT TAYSIDE POLICE May I start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year The festivities seem such a long time ago even

though itrsquos only been a couple of weeks (as I write) Perhaps itrsquos because the snow and ice has been with us for such a long period of time With no sign of the cold weather dissipating it seems an appropri-ate time to remind you of a few safety tips when winter driving By following these few simple steps it will make your journey much safer and more enjoy-able giving you piece of mind that you and your vehicle are prepared for your journey bull Check local and national television and radio

weather forecasts bull If conditions are severe consider if your journey

is really necessary or whether it can be delayed bull Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility bull Carry your charged mobile telephone warm

clothing hot drinks blankets and a spade for emergencies

bull Ensure you have enough fuel for your journey should you be delayed or have to take a detour

bull Ensure all wipers lights windows and mirrors are clear of snow and ice

bull Check radiators and windscreen washer bottles for anti-freeze and winter additive

bull Check tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure

bull Reduce your speed in general and slow down in advance of bends and junctions

bull Allow more time to stop than usual bull Avoid harsh acceleration hard braking or sud-

den steering movements If yoursquore not happy making a journey consider mak-ing alternative arrangements or if the buses are running why not use public transport Hopefully by next monthrsquos edition of the lsquoVoicersquo the worst will be behind us and wersquoll all be looking forward to Spring

PC Carol Cameron

THANKS SHEILArsquoS BINGO TEA

Can I just say a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make my Bingo Tea for Ward 27 Ninewells such a success The sum raised was pound92000 Special thanks to- Costcutters Alyth Garage Davidsonrsquos Chemists Rendezvous Simrsquos Ironmon-gers Alyth Hotel Solutions Westmuir Shoppie amp Post Office Nadine Farquhar Hairdresser Blairgow-rie Cunningham Carpets Blairgowrie McNab Solici-tors Perth and Vibe Hair amp Beauty Kirriemuir The people of Alyth who have been exceptionally generous and who are too numerous to name indi-vidually Thanks to those for their cash donations My friends and family for all their support and assis-tance I knew I lived in a place where everyone is generous but the support I have received has been exceptional I would also like to thank my colleagues at Miller Hendry for their very generous support A special thank you to the Partners of Miller Hendry Solicitors Dundee who have agreed to make a donation to allow the sum raised to reach pound1000

Again many thanks Sheila Fisher

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New and quality second-hand books bought and sold

A selection of luxury confectionary

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Deliveries locally and Glenisla

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All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries A great selection of cards wrapping paper

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Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

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The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

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The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

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We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

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Based in - Meigle -

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Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

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ST Gardening amp

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

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CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

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28

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

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Help and Care in the Home

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

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PIANO TUITION AND

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Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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New Range of Jewellery

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

26

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No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

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For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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Charlotte Grace Ball (nee Ogilvie) was born in View-park Nursing Home Alyth on 24th October 1931 The family lived in Toutie Street Alyth then Birnie Charlotte was educated at Alyth Public School Blairgowrie High School and Seymour Lodge Pre Nursing College Dundee Her nursing career began at Arbroath Infirmary and she went on to attend several Nursing courses in various hospitals throughout the country finally achieving the position as Senior Nursing Officer in charge of Nurse training for the whole of Pembroke-shire of which post she was extremely proud She met and married her second husband in Arbroath He was a Chief Petty Officer at RNAS Condor and just before he retired he accepted a posting in South Wales Charlotte of course followed her husband and they lived in Haverfordwest He pre-deceased her in 2001 Charlotte had been ill for some time and was diagnosed with an incurable Pancreatic Cancer it claimed her life only six weeks after diagnosis on the 3rd November 2010 ten days after her 79th Birth-day The funeral was held in Haverfordwest on Friday 12th November 2010 which her brother Jack Ogil-vie his wife Chrissie and their daughter Moira flew down from their home in Forfar to attend Charlotte is survived by her son David grand-daughter Samantha and great-grandson Lloyd (pictured above with Charlotte a few weeks before she died)

ONLINE

GALLERY

The Voice website wwwalythvoicecouk now has an online photo gallery which anyone can submit photos to Over 1000 people visit the Voice website every month so why donrsquot you share your photos with our friends near and far Use the Voice website link to email your jpeg files to our webmaster

Handy Hubby 2 Hire GORDON M KIDD

From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack

Assembly to Hard Landscaping and much more

31 Toutie Street Alyth PH11 8AT

T 01828 633998 M 07933 705476 gordonhandyhubby2hirecom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore

Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1st Tuesday of each month at 700pm or Contact by Tel SNP Office 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304

PampK Council 01738 475018 or Email imillerpkcgovuk

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS 20 Commercial Street

01828 633143

OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 430pm Closed Wed Sat9am to 500pm

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET Traditional Sweets in jars sold loosely crisps and soft drinks

Duvets Sets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP

A large selection of bird feed available

LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Free delivery in amp around Alyth IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET

IT FOR YOU

Willow Wood Burners Log Burning is a cheap and carbon neutral

energy Wood Burners and Flue Systems

Installed Hearth and Stove Surrounds formed from

Contemporary to Traditional Log Stores Formed

Tel 01828 632467 07736248718

The Alyth Bakehouse is your only local instore bakery

Living local means we can always have rolls and bread available FOR YOU

We were there when bread and roll deliveries could not make it into the town

We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a number of new lines

These will include- Softie rolls Apple turnovers Belgian buns Fairy cakes Banana cake Wholegrain cake as well as Burgers

Cheeseburgers Hot dogs Lorne sausage Black pudding and all day breakfast Shortcrust bridies are

returning due to demand We are continually asked for most of these lines so here they are as we produce from scratch everyday most of our products have to sell a minimal amount

to make it justifiable to produce them If you would like to see us produce something

different then let Steven know We are the only bakery in town that can give you the customer

the choice you want We will also be running a series of HALF PRICE 3 FOR 2 OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICE OFFERS

check in store or on our windows for this weeks offers

Valentines cakes on sale now Our scotch pie recipe is being tweeked in order to

make them more juicy amp tasty again this is down to feedback

We want you to give us feedback whether it be good or bad we are always tying to improve and we can

only do that if you tell us

The Alyth Bakehouse - Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 7am-3pm

We look forward to serving you soon Tel 01828 633 717

CHARLOTTE GRACE BALL 24th October 1931 - 3rd November 2010

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call Centres going back to the store

We Offer Home amp Office Visits

(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)

Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal

Network Solutions amp Broadband Support

Technical Support Services

ABBEY CLEANING COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893

Call today for a little helping hand

Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning

Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

The Dirliebane to provide a delicious buffet

For more details telephone 01828 633644

Angela MacLeod RSHom

Family Homeopath

Re-balance your physical emotional and mental health

with homeopathy

Drumnacree Homeopathic Clinic

01828 634188

homeopathydrumnacreehousecom

Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

Thistle Property Consulting Ltd Chartered Surveyors amp Energy Assessors 0845 347 4399 07808 110046 wwwthistlepropertyconsultingcouk

Residential Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Property Condition Reports Homereports Preparation of Plans Project Management of Domestic Alterations and Extensions Property Valuation

Please call for a fast affordable friendly and local solution to your professional property needs

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

28

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

NAMES ON WOOD

House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

wwwnamesonwoodcom

Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk 4 Mains of Camno Meigle

Perthshire PH12 8SP Office 01828 640710 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

bull New builds bull Renovations bull Extensions bull Drainage bull Groundworks bull Machinery

Hire

bull Windows amp Doors

bull Kitchens bull Bathrooms bull Driveways bull Block Paving bull Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

NMC Registered CRB Clearance

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION

An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

amp Contract Work

We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

01828 634140 or email infoloyalconstructioncouk

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

27

Provides Childcare before amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call Centres going back to the store

We Offer Home amp Office Visits

(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)

Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal

Network Solutions amp Broadband Support

Technical Support Services

ABBEY CLEANING COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893

Call today for a little helping hand

Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning

Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

The Dirliebane Coffee Shop now doing outside buffets

Small Parties Christenings etc why not get

The Dirliebane to provide a delicious buffet

For more details telephone 01828 633644

Angela MacLeod RSHom

Family Homeopath

Re-balance your physical emotional and mental health

with homeopathy

Drumnacree Homeopathic Clinic

01828 634188

homeopathydrumnacreehousecom

Blairgowrie amp District Next Steps Christmas Dinner Awards meeting and AGM

Thats another year over and what have we done Quite a lot actually Broken all our attendance mileage etc records undertaken 6 challenges and also done some more navigation awards 6900 km walked almost 296000 metres climbed with 666 walk spaces (now thats a spooky number) over 75 walks Challenges overcome were 2 nights away doing Ben Nevis Mount Keen which was a long as well as high day 3 wild camping expeditions the last of which was a trek from Blair Atholl to Strathardle and climbing 2 Rannoch Moor Munros to celebrate Neale Lamond Munro compleation Another BaDNS member Chris Campbell from Rattray also completed the whole of the Cateran Trial again in order to raise funds for Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital We also ran another successful Walking Festival with visitors from across Britain On top of all that 2010 has been one of the coldest and snowiest in recent decades It was a shame that the last few weeks meant that while we could walk almost anywhere getting the minibus parked was the biggest difficulty but we finally made it to Driesh in the snow after a month of trying The AGM was well attended as usual perhaps the lovely meal at the Strathmore Golf Club was the reason but everyone was pleased to receive their performance certificates especially Pat Fraser who is our latest star having been on 64 of the 75 walks Sue Cole was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in appreciation for Nicks absence from home when out walking with everyone 2011 promises to be more of the same as we are planning on a big round of training and re-fresher courses as well as the usual set of walks BaDNS provides a range of weekday walking op-portunities supervised by fully qualified walk lead-ers and first aiders They range from easy low level starter walks up to very serious extended and re-mote hill walking They are designed to allow peo-ple to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for them-selves The range evolved from the easy and short sin-gle walk Stride for Life programme started in 2004 As people gained confidence and fitness many found that they needed more challenges This grew so successful that a full range of walks spread over different days had to be developed After an initial introduction (on a few Wednesday walks) all partici-pants are welcome (bus seats permitting and sub-ject to the subscription) to take part in whatever walks they are capable of doing Further details of all the walks can be found at wwbadnsorg or by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763

THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

NEW TEL 01828 634165

Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday 430pm - 9pm Saturday 430pm - 9pm Sunday Closed

Thistle Property Consulting Ltd Chartered Surveyors amp Energy Assessors 0845 347 4399 07808 110046 wwwthistlepropertyconsultingcouk

Residential Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Property Condition Reports Homereports Preparation of Plans Project Management of Domestic Alterations and Extensions Property Valuation

Please call for a fast affordable friendly and local solution to your professional property needs

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

Fencing Slabinghellip Any Job in and around the garden All work completed to the highest

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

28

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

member of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345

or 07762 188418 (mobile)

NAMES ON WOOD

House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

wwwnamesonwoodcom

Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk 4 Mains of Camno Meigle

Perthshire PH12 8SP Office 01828 640710 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

bull New builds bull Renovations bull Extensions bull Drainage bull Groundworks bull Machinery

Hire

bull Windows amp Doors

bull Kitchens bull Bathrooms bull Driveways bull Block Paving bull Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

NMC Registered CRB Clearance

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

PIANO TUITION AND

HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION

An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

amp Contract Work

We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

01828 634140 or email infoloyalconstructioncouk

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

28

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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wwwnamesonwoodcom

Tel 01828 628477

ldquoFANCY DRESSrdquo VICTORIAN COSTUME COMPETITION

The ldquoFancy Dressrdquo Victorian Costume Competition which is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business As-sociation was one of the many events that took place over the weekend of 27th November 2010To all the people who participated thank you The im-mense variety of costumes of an extremely high standard which included such fancy dress with par-ticipants dressed as last of the ldquoSummer Winerdquo Cleaners Cowgirls Hippies (some having bad hair days) Paddington Bear 2 pairs of Victorian Ladies amp Gentlemen Superwoman Pirates Sing-ers Scooby Doo amp Friends Biggles an Elf Female Gunslinger and some dressed as if they were par-ticipating in ldquoI am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hererdquo and many more they were all fantastic The number of photographs that were taken must make some of the entrants feel that they were film stars at the very least (see December Voice insert) Mr George Allan Alythrsquos Citizens of the Year 2010 and Patrick West and Sarah Wheatley joint winners of Alythrsquos Young Citizen of the Year 2010 had the almost impossible task of judging all the participants dress they decided that the winners were- 1st The Staff Alyth Hotel Commercial St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 2nd The Staff Alyth Post Office Airlie St Alyth - The Shield and Framed Certificate 3rd The Staff Costcutters Airlie Street Alyth -Framed Certificate The charity stalls in the Airlie Street Hall Alyth be-tween 1 pm and 400 pm had a very successful time with much fund raising achieved There were stalls staffed by members from Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club The Relay Group Ex-plorer Scouts Alyth Parish Church Alyth Scouts Alyth Voice Alyth Amateur Football Club and more Once again thanks to all the entrants the judges and all the public for making this event part of a mar-vellous weekend

Michael Kay SecretaryTreasurer for ADBA

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk 4 Mains of Camno Meigle

Perthshire PH12 8SP Office 01828 640710 Mobile 07973 970 176

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bull New builds bull Renovations bull Extensions bull Drainage bull Groundworks bull Machinery

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bull Kitchens bull Bathrooms bull Driveways bull Block Paving bull Landscaping

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Help and Care in the Home

Registered Nurse and Midwife Personal care

Domestic duties Respite care

Maternity care and support

NMC Registered CRB Clearance

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

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available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

Renovations Extensions New Builds Dry Rot Treatment with 30 year Guarantee Insurance

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We supply and fit Kitchens Bathrooms Windows and Doors

We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

01828 634140 or email infoloyalconstructioncouk

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your

local pharmacist

ALYTH SCOUTS SNOWY CAMPERS Calum Thom James Aitkison Alex Tosh Kieran Crighton Vern Murray

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

29

ALYTH WEATHER

Readers of The Voice might be interested in an update of the weather statistics previously published The data was and still is collected in an urban back garden setting Whilst the rainfall data is applicable to the whole Alyth area the temperature data does rather reflect the micro-climate in my garden area with its false horizon of trees and buildings sheltering the sensors from early and late sun especially in winter Recording commenced on 19th January 2008 so the bars for January 2008 represent only 13 days-worth of data

Monthly Rainfall

00200400600800

10001200140016001800

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res 2008

2009

2010

Highest Daily Rain

00

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mill

imet

res

2008

2009

2010

Wet Days ndash more than 02mm of rainfall in a day (02mm is the smallest measure triggered by heavy dew thawed frost etc)

Note December 2010 lsquorainfallrsquo was snow-melt including Novemberrsquos snowfall which melted on 9 Dec equivalent to 25mm of rain So wet days in Dec 2010 were thaw-days not rain-days Annual Total mm 2008 760 (Jan 1-18 missing) 2009 848 2010 745

Monthly Wet Days

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day

s

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Minimum Temperature

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Mean Temperature

-4-202468

10121416

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Monthly Maximum Temperature

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Deg

C

2008

2009

2010

Temp Deg C Annual Min Annual Max Annual Mean 2008 -78 261 84 Short Jan 2009 -102 273 82 2010 -148 265 72 Updated 02Jan11 ldquoWeather Geekrdquo

D Brough clearing snow copy J Gillison

St Ninianrsquos Court Icicles overlooking school copy J Robertson

P Duncan clearing

snow copy J Gillison

Snowy Losset Road copy M Kay

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

30

The early winter weather put paid to Alyth Choral Unionrsquos mini-concert in Glenisla Church which was a great disappointment to everyone who enjoys this special candle-lit event but the choir more than made up for it by putting on one of its best Alyth Christmas concerts in recent years The audience will be hard pressed to pinpoint what made this concert different to other festive offerings the lighter programme the tone and clarity of the choir the infectious enthusiasm of Musical Director Helen Addison the superb organist Luke Newman the ever-popular Perthshire Brass (pictured below) the outstanding soprano Layla Brown from Arbroath (pictured above) or all of the aforementioned Whatever the answer Alyth Choral Unionrsquos Christmas Concert induced copious amounts of festive spirit to forget about the winter weather outside Herersquos to the Spring Concert on March 27th

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB CHAPMAN TROPHY Winners Dan Dewar Edna Brown David Marsh

SNOW PROBLEM Lily Tosh Ryan Molli-son and Alexander

Tosh delivered Decemberrsquos Alyth Voice by sledge

They had great fun and had a competi-

tion to see who could find the biggest icicle

copy D Dewar

FOUR GENERATIONS CLUB Four generations of the same family enjoyed a winning spree at

Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club last year including the Ladies Triples Mixed Pairs and runner up in the Novice Cup

Great-grandmother Mick Gow (2nd right) is pictured with her winning team L-R granddaughter Louise (Thomson) daughter

Frances-Anne (Thomson) great-grandson Sean (Thomson)

copy D Dewar

copy D Tosh

copy D Tosh

ALYTH CHORAL UNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

31

Details for rest of year will be posted in the Voice and on posters

around the town All meetings take place at 7pm Burnside Inn Alyth unless otherwise

specified

ALYTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB WINTER THEME

Digital cameras have made it much easier for everyone to take good photographs So why join a camera club For a start joining a camera club will encourage you to get out and practice Although modern digital cameras are very good at automati-cally setting up the camera to take different types of shot they are not able to identify what makes a scene special or memorable to the pho-tographer Thatrsquos where the experience and guidance of fellow club members can make a good photograph a great shot I guarantee you will start to see the great outdoors differently whether it is the colour and detail of tiny wild flowers you might have trampled on before or the beauty of a shaft of sunlight on a distant hillside Alyth Photographic Club is a friendly group of enthusiasts who are free with their encouragement and experience and meetings are very informal and we always have a good laugh So why not give us a try Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk or come along to our Welcome new members night

ldquoSantarsquos Little Helperrdquo by Mary Conacher

ldquoSunrise on Christmas Dayrdquo by Ruth Anderson

ldquoSnowy Alyth Denrdquo by Neil Jackson

Photographic Club Programme 2011 Feb 07 - Where did I go wrong (membersrsquo pictures) Feb 14 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Feb 21 - Photoshop introduction (demo and hands-on) Feb 28 - Filters (camera and software) Mar 07 - Welcome new members night Mar 14 - Photoshop advanced (layers) Mar 21 - What does this camera button do Mar 28 - Studio lighting and portrait practice Apr 04 - Photo shoot (Alyth) Apr 11 - Finalise details for Coffee morning Apr 16 - Coffee morning and exhibition (Airlie St Hall) Apr 18 Review photo shoot pictures Landscapes Apr 25 AGM

ALYTH WAR MEMORIAL by Jim Robertson

BEAVER IN ALYTH BURN by Ryan Mollison

FROZEN ALYTH BURN by Michael Kay

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns

32

HONOUR FOR LOCAL PADRE

The Reverend Tom Tait 2519 (Strathmore) Squadronrsquos Padre was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for over 36 yearrsquos service to the Air Training Corps Tom who is a former minister of Rattray Parish Church started with the Air Training Corps in 1974 firstly as the Squadron Padre a post which he still holds to this day He was commissioned in 1978 and then tasked with being the Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron from which he retired in 1988 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant He was appointed to be Wing Chaplain for Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing in 1976 until 1996 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland Wing Air Training Corps and was a major contributor to a guide book for chaplains serving with the ATC Tom was appointed Corps Chaplain for the UK-wide Air Cadet organization in 2002 he was the first non-Anglican and first Scot to hold this post working with the six Regional Chaplains and overseeing the 700 clergy who serve local squadrons throughout the United Kingdom a role he retired from in 2010 The staff and cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron are delighted that their Padre has been honoured in this way for his loyal and devoted service over so many years to the Air Training Corps and hope they can depend on him to assist them all from his great knowledge base and his fascinating talks for many years to come

Michael Kay Flt Lt RAFVR(T) Adjutant2519 (Strathmore) Squadron

Congratulations

Diamond Wedding Congratulations to

Wull amp Ethel McIntosh (nee Cruickshank) East Leitfie Alyth

who were married by Rev William Murray on 21st December 1950 at Easter Craig Kilry

The happy couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the

Angus Hotel Blairgowrie with son Bill daughter Jean son-in-law Donald

plus grandsons Aaron amp Peter

PARACHUTE JUMP SUCCESS Mick Gow and family

presented a cheque to a representative from Alzheimer Scotland

after all six did a parachute jump and raised a total of pound4220 in sponsorship

Pictured from left to right- Fiona Matthews (Alzheimer Scotland)

Mick Gow Kevin Thomson Frances-Anne Thomson Brenda Gow Louise Thomson Stuart Fotheringham

90TH BIRTHDAY THANKS

Margaret Reilly and her family would like to say a big thank you to all those who helped celebrate her 90th Birthday at a surprise party

and for making the night so special Margaret was delighted with all of the beautiful flowers and gifts that she received and would like to thank everyone for their generosity

The family would also like to thank the Athole Bakery for the wonderful cake and

the staff at Glenisla Golf Course for making the night a success

copy M Kay

copy F Thomson

copy J Campbell

copy I Burns