FIFTY YEARS LATER From left David Buick Scott Buick (front Archie McClement) Graeme Douglas

Donna McNicoll Elspeth McClement (back Jamie McCowan) Janey amp Jim MacFarlane Isobel Buick Kay McClement

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Alyth Voice

149th Edition August 2010 Minimum Circulation 1725 Website wwwalythvoicecouk

This August will mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Central Garage in Alythrsquos St Andrew Street The firm was established by two local laddies Graham Buick a son of Alyth and Jim MacFarlane a son of Glenisla They both had previously worked as mechan-ics at McBains in Airlie Street in Alyth They enjoyed working together and de-cided to take the brave leap to start up on their own only two streets away Both newly married Graham and Jim found premises a bake house which was being sold by Mssrs Jas Findlay who also had Bakerrsquos shops throughout Alyth including one in Toutie Street and one at the High Street Cross Before opening there was much work to be done pulling out the ovens and arranging the premises for the garage to their own design Although this did not take them too long they needed to be working and making a living too so with a kind offer from A Muir and Sons (Coal Merchants) Graham and Jim got the use of the old Jam Factory (now land with housing at the end of Mart Street) and started work for their first customers These were long hard days for them and Graham even missed his in-lawrsquos silver wedding celebra-tions (Bob and Annie Allan) With the bake house transformed Buick amp MacFarlane trading as Central Garage Alyth opened their doors on the 1st August 1960 They traded in similar lines as today in-cluding car servicing repairs petrol sales and in 1964 MOT Testing but they also sold new and used cars were called out to repair trac-tors combine harvesters and even Walkerlsquos the Bakerrsquos Pie Machine Although the work was long and hard many stories can still be recalled of worth-while trips to Glenisla especially when then the customer was Donald Ferrier at the Glen-isla Hotel They were well compensated In the early days the pair worked from 8 in the morning until 9 at night and every Satur-day until lunchtime they also advertised as being on call 24hours 7 days a week When it came to employing staff they kept things close to home and the wives Isobel and Janey looked after the invoicing and bookkeeping but with growing young families and Janeyrsquos career as a school teacher a full-time clerkess was required Helen Gall was employed in 1966 and gave 25 years of ser-vice ensuring every nut and bolt was ac-counted forhellip Continued on page 2

1960 from left Jennifer amp Eddie Donald Graham Buick Jim MacFarlane Isobel Buick

GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE CENTRAL GARAGE

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GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE CENTRAL contrsquod

Continued from front pagehellip staying with the ga-rage until her retirement in 1991 Helen was as-sisted by Isobel through these years with payroll duties as the employee list grew

They employed many other sons of Alyth includ-ing Sandy Smith Charlie Orchison Willie Syming-ton Graeme Douglas Ally Gowans Donald Buick Ron Gilmore Davie Jump Lindsay Kydd Charlie Palmer Davie Irvine Sandy Tosh and Mark Murray In 1990 Jim took early retirement afte r 30 years in the partnership and Graham was then joined as a partner by his son David who had already worked for the business for around 10 years

Sadly not long after this Graham took a back seat with the business after suffering a stroke in 1991 Although not at the garage every day Gra-ham was on hand to step in when needed and in-deed enjoyed going down to the garage to meet old customers and continued MOT testing motorcycles right up until 2004

With all the changes around 1990 the Buick family was looking for stability having had these 3 key people retire and when Grahamrsquos daughter Kay returned from studying in Edinburgh they persuaded her with the promise of computerisation to take a short placement at the garage

Ten years later() she managed to secure time-off for maternity leave and is now Company Secretary and also works part-time looking after many of the tasks once undertaken by her mother Isobel During these years the garage also employed Alan Stewart of Glenshee Andy Pate of Glenisla and Ian Dorward from Alyth

These days not many businesses survive into the third generation so the statistics say but after a

change of career in 2007 Scot grandson to Gra-ham and son of David embarked on his apprentice-ship at the ripe old age of 26

Scott has now qualified from Dundee College and looks forward to the new challenges ahead but probably none of the old fashioned tips which came the way of his grandfather and Jim

Although running a busy garage the Buick men Graham David and Scott have all managed to be retained firemen serving the people of Alyth with David only recently retiring after 25 years service and Scott signing up not long after that

Not all of the faces at the Central are new and the team today is proud to have clocked up almost 100 years between them working alongside Davidrsquos 30 years Graeme Douglas one of the original employ-ees of Graham and Jim in 1973 has now served at the Central fo r 37 years Kay fo r 20 years Donna

McNicoll clerkess for 8 years Scott 4 years and new kid on the block having only started in June 2010 Jamie McCowan Modern Apprentice Me-chanic When starting out all those years ago Alyth was a bustling community with lots of trades doing busi-ness serving every need of the people of Alyth and district There are not so many now but there is still a buzz about the town and the sense of community is still undeniably strong

Sadly Graham Buick passed away in 2008 but Grahamrsquos family along with Jim would like to thank all of their customers from the past and present fo r their trade and support over the past 50 years David looks forward to keeping the doors to The Central open fo r many years to come and with a third Buick generation now in place the Voice looks forward to helping them celebrate many more spe-cial anniversaries in the future

1964 to 2010 - David Buick still at the pumps

Alyth Arts Group L-R May Scott Glenda Robertson Joy Todd Pat Kendal Margare t Milne Roz Armo-Button (The Tutor) Helen Paton Margaret I rvine Mar-

garet Grant Sandra B rown and Biddy Hunter sitting front

ALYTH ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION 22nd June 2010

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ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING

Presentation of P4-7 p rizes back from left--Cameron McKinley Douglas Currie Meghan Bissett Maddy Heath Ryan Cruden Sohpie Kiciuk Grace Atkinson Middle from left--Morgan Taylor Chloe Carrie Karen A rnold Amy Sangster Linsey MacDonald Daniel Burns Sean MacDonald Front from left--Euan Robb Active Schools Co-ordinator Ms Caroline Lawrie Rev Sheila Kirk Mr Mark Lindsay Liam Pogson

Above P1 prizewinners L-R Laura Fairweather Jamie van den Berg Hannah Christie Jodi Henvey Dylan Milne Lewis Pennycook Below The mural designed and painted recently by Alyth Primary School Par-ent-Staff Association with the help of pupils and members of the community

Pr izewinner s in P3 back L-R Molly Appleton Lewis Ramsay Liam Carrie Eoghan Oosterhoorn Corrin Neilson Holly Birnie middle L-R Frank Green Lukah Heath Kairistiona Clark Gerorgia Cruden Cameron MacDonald front Pr imar y 2 L-R Flora Dobb Caitlin Milne Nicole Robertson Iona Moyes

All images this page copy DM Phillips

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Saturday 28th August

in Alyth Town Hall

All prof its in aid of

Alyth Primary School

80s Disco Buffet Bar Bottle Raffle Old Photos

GET YOUR TICKET NOW

pound6 each

Get in touch f or tickets etc by email at alythschoolreunion

googlemailcom

or through Friends Reunited

or phonetext

Vicky - 07545 996 178 Paula - 07999 488 988 Irene - 07752 424 637

Pupils born in 1969 70 and 71

are invited to a School Reunion

++++ TICKETS NOW OPEN TO

PUPILSrsquo PARTNERS ++++

Organisers are appealing for help to contact the following list of pupils who have yet to respond to the Reunion invitation If you are on this list and would like to buy a ticket or cannot attend please get in touch soonest to enable final numbers to be calculated If you know how to get in touch with any of these pupils please pass on this appeal

Alyth School Reunion

1969 Gail Balfour Suzy Barnett Sarah Bell Carl Bianco Scott Campbell Neil Donaldson Pauline Douglas Bernie Duffy Kevin Franczek Michael Gemine Neil Gray Gordon Johnstone Jackie Kennedy Gail Kinnison Catrina Lothian Jackie Lothian Raymond McDonald Karen McLean Colin McMillan Claire McNaughton Maggie Meldrum Carol Mowatt Catherine Muir Steven Muir Lorna Nicoll Grant Orchison Hayley Owens Callum Smith Kevin Thomson Sheree Thomson Adam Tindall Sandy West Donna Wilkie

1970 Anne Chandler Nicky Dobson Alan Doherty Vance Doig Ruth Emond Richard Fair Mark Fleming Duncan Graham David Hally Stephanie Jackson Douglas Johnston Morag Keir Jason Kemley Julie Martin Susan Mayo Colin McCarthy Ian McDiarmid Gary McGibbon Gary McLean Steven McLean Eloise Napier Lorna Simpson Reuben Speed Lynn Thomson Stephen Townsley Sandra Wilkie Leslie Young

1971 Andrew Bell Susan Bell Michael Billinghurst Alison Blackhall Steven Boswell Malcolm Campbell Morna Duff Stuart Duff Gillian Ferguson Scott Fleming Karina Franczek Grant Fraser Mandy Gow Duncan Mathieson James May Gary McDonald Scott McGregor Donald Milne Sandra Nicoll Debbie Patterson Gary Proven Alan Simpson Robert Simpson Marie Sutherland Lee Thomson William Tramear

Come on get in touch and buy a ticket - it wonrsquot be

the same with you

BEHIND THE SCENES With only a matter of weeks to go before Alyth Museum closes on 30th September readers may be interested to know what was involved in curating the Laing collection of photo-graphic negatives And if you havenrsquot heard of the highly acclaimed exhibition A Long Expo-sur e one Per thshir e business thr ee gen-erations of photogr apher s now showing at Alyth Museum then where have you been all summer Well the job of collecting the nega-tives began in 2008hellip See photo (1) The negatives before removal (2) Sorting the negatives in the Fair Maidrsquos House Perth made available by Perth amp Kinross Council Images of importance for the history of Perth and Kinross were selected and transferred to Perth Museum amp Art Gal-lery (3) Negatives in their original envelopes It was important to record all the information on the old packaging ndash a long job and a dirty one (4) The photographerrsquos original ledgers Thanks to a grant from the National Recogni-tion Fund administered by Museums Galleries Scotland this fantastic source of information was computerised to allow a database of images to be developed The results can be enjoyed in the touch screen picture library in Alyth Museum which holds 800 images (5) Michael Marshall one of our volunteers assessing the condition of the negatives re-packing them in chemically safe envelopes and copying out reference numbers and information Patience a good eye and a steady hand were required (6) Cellulose acetate negatives were used by Laings from 1946 These can become unsta-ble Signs of trouble include bubbling and ridging of the plastic and a vinegary smell This is a serious worry for curators It can destroy the image and worse it can spread through entire collections The different colours seen through this filter show that the negative is cellulose acetate and in this case the image is actually lifting from the base We have to check this collection regularly for any problems A sensitive nose is required (7) The negatives collected by Perth Museum amp Art Gallery were digitised by UK Archiving Ltd in Edinburgh This work was funded by a grant from the National Recognition Fund (8) The original negatives safely stored in Perth Museum amp Art Gallery today all 15000 of them Once we had the negatives and their informa-tion safe and sound we were able to write the briefs for the exhibition design and build it oh and produce a brilliant DVD to introduce it with the help of our friends Small Majority in Stirling and Neil Archbold in Alyth Neil com-posed tunes especially for the DVD and they were recorded by first class local musicians (The video is on sale at the museum at pound799 by the way) What next you ask Well we are dealing with public enquiries providing prints supply-ing DVDs to schools and care homes throughout Perth amp Kinross sending in our final grant claims and evaluating the whole project The final results of our work will be analysed in October when we look at all of our visitors and users comments We are also seeking to have some of the original photographs conserved and the photogra-

phers ledgers re-bound and wersquore hoping to use the profits from the sale of the DVDs to attract grants from Museums Galleries Scotland to pay for the work

Alyth Museum is open Wed-Sun 1-5 until 30th September Admission fr ee

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All images copy Perth Museum

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Useful Telephone Numbers

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

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

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your name and number

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633954

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

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Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - copyalythvoicecouk Advertising

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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

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

Strict deadlines for submission

Colour Photos by 0 10th Business Adverts by 16th All other items by 19th

See this page for contact details

2010 VOICE DEADLINES

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes AUGUST 2nd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 2-14 Charity Shop Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund 14th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 16th Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 21st Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 23rd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 24th AGM Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group 28th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer 28th Alyth School Reunion Town Hall Pupils born 19697071 30th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood 7th Public Meeting Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group 7th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 7th AGM Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala 11th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit Ap 14th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 14th Cairn Orsquo Mohr Ogilvy Rooms Silvie amp Ruthven SWRI 16th Public Meeting Village Hall Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch 18th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club

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

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of Hallyards ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Greymount

Built in 1825 it was named after Earl Grey in 1834 The farm house which took the name also was previously Burndales

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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

Community Markets held in Blairgowrie Wellmeadow

4th Saturday of the month from April to September

10am - 3pm

6

THANK YOU The collection boxes have recently been emptied and

raised pound8693 Many thanks

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

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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 dav idwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

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

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

ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

Glenshee Pottery

We have a new look Paint a Pot great for both adults and children fun for a rainy day

Bookings now being taken for small groups birthday parties

Ladies nightday out

We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week until 23rd December 2010

Contact Diana or Jennifer Glenshee Pottery

Glenshee By Blairgowrie PH10 7LP

01250 882238

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01250 870826 Waxing Nail Extensions

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Extreme Male amp Female Waxing Massage Spray Tanning amp

Little Miss Treatment

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2 8 W e l lm e a d o w B l a i r go w r i e Tel 01250 874441

wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

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Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken

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Mobile 07957 766546

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Free Estimates

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Meigle Road Aly th Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

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TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678

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Cleaning Hand Str ipping shampoo Gr ooming Tr im Styling Conditioning

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Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Fr iend Your Dog

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

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Established 1980

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Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

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 working in Shear Success on

Tuesdays only contact number below or the shop

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

NHS amp Private Care Options Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Hygienist

Anti-snoring Devices Disabled Access

For more information contact the practice t 01250 875136

e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

SPECIAL CITTASLOWSLOW FOOD DINNER

Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

Wild Boar

Scarlettrsquos Honey Parfait

Tea or Coffee Talks from David Rowe your local Wild Boar Breeder and Andrew Scarlett of Scarlettrsquos Honey your local Beekeeper

2 courses for pound1650

Ca ll us now to reserve your table On 01250 873232 or email theantiquary08aolcom

See our new website with all our menus at wwwdazandbencom

Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ TelFax 01250 873232 email theantiquary08aolcom

After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

10

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website Please email webalythvoicecouk or leave a message on 01828 633045

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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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TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

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New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

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LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE CENTRAL contrsquod

Continued from front pagehellip staying with the ga-rage until her retirement in 1991 Helen was as-sisted by Isobel through these years with payroll duties as the employee list grew

They employed many other sons of Alyth includ-ing Sandy Smith Charlie Orchison Willie Syming-ton Graeme Douglas Ally Gowans Donald Buick Ron Gilmore Davie Jump Lindsay Kydd Charlie Palmer Davie Irvine Sandy Tosh and Mark Murray In 1990 Jim took early retirement afte r 30 years in the partnership and Graham was then joined as a partner by his son David who had already worked for the business for around 10 years

Sadly not long after this Graham took a back seat with the business after suffering a stroke in 1991 Although not at the garage every day Gra-ham was on hand to step in when needed and in-deed enjoyed going down to the garage to meet old customers and continued MOT testing motorcycles right up until 2004

With all the changes around 1990 the Buick family was looking for stability having had these 3 key people retire and when Grahamrsquos daughter Kay returned from studying in Edinburgh they persuaded her with the promise of computerisation to take a short placement at the garage

Ten years later() she managed to secure time-off for maternity leave and is now Company Secretary and also works part-time looking after many of the tasks once undertaken by her mother Isobel During these years the garage also employed Alan Stewart of Glenshee Andy Pate of Glenisla and Ian Dorward from Alyth

These days not many businesses survive into the third generation so the statistics say but after a

change of career in 2007 Scot grandson to Gra-ham and son of David embarked on his apprentice-ship at the ripe old age of 26

Scott has now qualified from Dundee College and looks forward to the new challenges ahead but probably none of the old fashioned tips which came the way of his grandfather and Jim

Although running a busy garage the Buick men Graham David and Scott have all managed to be retained firemen serving the people of Alyth with David only recently retiring after 25 years service and Scott signing up not long after that

Not all of the faces at the Central are new and the team today is proud to have clocked up almost 100 years between them working alongside Davidrsquos 30 years Graeme Douglas one of the original employ-ees of Graham and Jim in 1973 has now served at the Central fo r 37 years Kay fo r 20 years Donna

McNicoll clerkess for 8 years Scott 4 years and new kid on the block having only started in June 2010 Jamie McCowan Modern Apprentice Me-chanic When starting out all those years ago Alyth was a bustling community with lots of trades doing busi-ness serving every need of the people of Alyth and district There are not so many now but there is still a buzz about the town and the sense of community is still undeniably strong

Sadly Graham Buick passed away in 2008 but Grahamrsquos family along with Jim would like to thank all of their customers from the past and present fo r their trade and support over the past 50 years David looks forward to keeping the doors to The Central open fo r many years to come and with a third Buick generation now in place the Voice looks forward to helping them celebrate many more spe-cial anniversaries in the future

1964 to 2010 - David Buick still at the pumps

Alyth Arts Group L-R May Scott Glenda Robertson Joy Todd Pat Kendal Margare t Milne Roz Armo-Button (The Tutor) Helen Paton Margaret I rvine Mar-

garet Grant Sandra B rown and Biddy Hunter sitting front

ALYTH ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION 22nd June 2010

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ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING

Presentation of P4-7 p rizes back from left--Cameron McKinley Douglas Currie Meghan Bissett Maddy Heath Ryan Cruden Sohpie Kiciuk Grace Atkinson Middle from left--Morgan Taylor Chloe Carrie Karen A rnold Amy Sangster Linsey MacDonald Daniel Burns Sean MacDonald Front from left--Euan Robb Active Schools Co-ordinator Ms Caroline Lawrie Rev Sheila Kirk Mr Mark Lindsay Liam Pogson

Above P1 prizewinners L-R Laura Fairweather Jamie van den Berg Hannah Christie Jodi Henvey Dylan Milne Lewis Pennycook Below The mural designed and painted recently by Alyth Primary School Par-ent-Staff Association with the help of pupils and members of the community

Pr izewinner s in P3 back L-R Molly Appleton Lewis Ramsay Liam Carrie Eoghan Oosterhoorn Corrin Neilson Holly Birnie middle L-R Frank Green Lukah Heath Kairistiona Clark Gerorgia Cruden Cameron MacDonald front Pr imar y 2 L-R Flora Dobb Caitlin Milne Nicole Robertson Iona Moyes

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Saturday 28th August

in Alyth Town Hall

All prof its in aid of

Alyth Primary School

80s Disco Buffet Bar Bottle Raffle Old Photos

GET YOUR TICKET NOW

pound6 each

Get in touch f or tickets etc by email at alythschoolreunion

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Vicky - 07545 996 178 Paula - 07999 488 988 Irene - 07752 424 637

Pupils born in 1969 70 and 71

are invited to a School Reunion

++++ TICKETS NOW OPEN TO

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Organisers are appealing for help to contact the following list of pupils who have yet to respond to the Reunion invitation If you are on this list and would like to buy a ticket or cannot attend please get in touch soonest to enable final numbers to be calculated If you know how to get in touch with any of these pupils please pass on this appeal

Alyth School Reunion

1969 Gail Balfour Suzy Barnett Sarah Bell Carl Bianco Scott Campbell Neil Donaldson Pauline Douglas Bernie Duffy Kevin Franczek Michael Gemine Neil Gray Gordon Johnstone Jackie Kennedy Gail Kinnison Catrina Lothian Jackie Lothian Raymond McDonald Karen McLean Colin McMillan Claire McNaughton Maggie Meldrum Carol Mowatt Catherine Muir Steven Muir Lorna Nicoll Grant Orchison Hayley Owens Callum Smith Kevin Thomson Sheree Thomson Adam Tindall Sandy West Donna Wilkie

1970 Anne Chandler Nicky Dobson Alan Doherty Vance Doig Ruth Emond Richard Fair Mark Fleming Duncan Graham David Hally Stephanie Jackson Douglas Johnston Morag Keir Jason Kemley Julie Martin Susan Mayo Colin McCarthy Ian McDiarmid Gary McGibbon Gary McLean Steven McLean Eloise Napier Lorna Simpson Reuben Speed Lynn Thomson Stephen Townsley Sandra Wilkie Leslie Young

1971 Andrew Bell Susan Bell Michael Billinghurst Alison Blackhall Steven Boswell Malcolm Campbell Morna Duff Stuart Duff Gillian Ferguson Scott Fleming Karina Franczek Grant Fraser Mandy Gow Duncan Mathieson James May Gary McDonald Scott McGregor Donald Milne Sandra Nicoll Debbie Patterson Gary Proven Alan Simpson Robert Simpson Marie Sutherland Lee Thomson William Tramear

Come on get in touch and buy a ticket - it wonrsquot be

the same with you

BEHIND THE SCENES With only a matter of weeks to go before Alyth Museum closes on 30th September readers may be interested to know what was involved in curating the Laing collection of photo-graphic negatives And if you havenrsquot heard of the highly acclaimed exhibition A Long Expo-sur e one Per thshir e business thr ee gen-erations of photogr apher s now showing at Alyth Museum then where have you been all summer Well the job of collecting the nega-tives began in 2008hellip See photo (1) The negatives before removal (2) Sorting the negatives in the Fair Maidrsquos House Perth made available by Perth amp Kinross Council Images of importance for the history of Perth and Kinross were selected and transferred to Perth Museum amp Art Gal-lery (3) Negatives in their original envelopes It was important to record all the information on the old packaging ndash a long job and a dirty one (4) The photographerrsquos original ledgers Thanks to a grant from the National Recogni-tion Fund administered by Museums Galleries Scotland this fantastic source of information was computerised to allow a database of images to be developed The results can be enjoyed in the touch screen picture library in Alyth Museum which holds 800 images (5) Michael Marshall one of our volunteers assessing the condition of the negatives re-packing them in chemically safe envelopes and copying out reference numbers and information Patience a good eye and a steady hand were required (6) Cellulose acetate negatives were used by Laings from 1946 These can become unsta-ble Signs of trouble include bubbling and ridging of the plastic and a vinegary smell This is a serious worry for curators It can destroy the image and worse it can spread through entire collections The different colours seen through this filter show that the negative is cellulose acetate and in this case the image is actually lifting from the base We have to check this collection regularly for any problems A sensitive nose is required (7) The negatives collected by Perth Museum amp Art Gallery were digitised by UK Archiving Ltd in Edinburgh This work was funded by a grant from the National Recognition Fund (8) The original negatives safely stored in Perth Museum amp Art Gallery today all 15000 of them Once we had the negatives and their informa-tion safe and sound we were able to write the briefs for the exhibition design and build it oh and produce a brilliant DVD to introduce it with the help of our friends Small Majority in Stirling and Neil Archbold in Alyth Neil com-posed tunes especially for the DVD and they were recorded by first class local musicians (The video is on sale at the museum at pound799 by the way) What next you ask Well we are dealing with public enquiries providing prints supply-ing DVDs to schools and care homes throughout Perth amp Kinross sending in our final grant claims and evaluating the whole project The final results of our work will be analysed in October when we look at all of our visitors and users comments We are also seeking to have some of the original photographs conserved and the photogra-

phers ledgers re-bound and wersquore hoping to use the profits from the sale of the DVDs to attract grants from Museums Galleries Scotland to pay for the work

Alyth Museum is open Wed-Sun 1-5 until 30th September Admission fr ee

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

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~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes AUGUST 2nd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 2-14 Charity Shop Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund 14th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 16th Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 21st Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 23rd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 24th AGM Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group 28th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer 28th Alyth School Reunion Town Hall Pupils born 19697071 30th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood 7th Public Meeting Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group 7th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 7th AGM Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala 11th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit Ap 14th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 14th Cairn Orsquo Mohr Ogilvy Rooms Silvie amp Ruthven SWRI 16th Public Meeting Village Hall Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch 18th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club

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- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of Hallyards ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Greymount

Built in 1825 it was named after Earl Grey in 1834 The farm house which took the name also was previously Burndales

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

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4th Saturday of the month from April to September

10am - 3pm

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Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

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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 dav idwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

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

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

ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

Glenshee Pottery

We have a new look Paint a Pot great for both adults and children fun for a rainy day

Bookings now being taken for small groups birthday parties

Ladies nightday out

We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week until 23rd December 2010

Contact Diana or Jennifer Glenshee Pottery

Glenshee By Blairgowrie PH10 7LP

01250 882238

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

7

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

2 8 W e l lm e a d o w B l a i r go w r i e Tel 01250 874441

wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

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

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 Aly th 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 07821294678

All Breeds W elcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Str ipping shampoo Gr ooming Tr im Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Fr iend Your Dog

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

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

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 working in Shear Success on

Tuesdays only contact number below or the shop

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

NHS amp Private Care Options Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Hygienist

Anti-snoring Devices Disabled Access

For more information contact the practice t 01250 875136

e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

SPECIAL CITTASLOWSLOW FOOD DINNER

Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

Wild Boar

Scarlettrsquos Honey Parfait

Tea or Coffee Talks from David Rowe your local Wild Boar Breeder and Andrew Scarlett of Scarlettrsquos Honey your local Beekeeper

2 courses for pound1650

Ca ll us now to reserve your table On 01250 873232 or email theantiquary08aolcom

See our new website with all our menus at wwwdazandbencom

Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ TelFax 01250 873232 email theantiquary08aolcom

After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

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

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

James Pirie amp Son ldquoWersquore always pleased to meat yourdquo

3943 Church Street Newtyle Angus Telephone 01828 650301

Emailjamespiriesonbtinternetcom

SCOTTISH SAUSAGE CHAMPION

International Gold Medal Winner

120 Award winning Products

SCOTTISH HAGGIS CHAMPION

Award Winning Dry Cured Bacon

38 Varieties of Sausage amp Burgers

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

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

Valet Prices

pound4000 = Cars pound5000 = Estate Cars pound6500 = 7 Seater Cars 4x4 pound8000 = Seater MPV Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned Ty res Dressed

Euan Scott trading as Scotts mobile car valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

Tiso The Outdoor Specialist

The North Face Mountain Hardwear Berghaus Montane Marmot Rab Mountain Equipment Icebreaker Helly Hansen Salomon Scarpa Mammut Merrell Teko Bridgedale Primus

MSR Osprey Deuter Petzl Grivel DMM Black Diamond Lifesystems Satmap Garmin Suunto

Hilleberg Lightwave Vango and many morehellip

22-24 Whitehall Street Dundee DD1 4AF t 01382 221 153 wwwtisocom

For sale V-Fit Scull Rowing

Machine pound2000 and V-Fit Air Walker pound2500

Contact tele number 07814930069

Registered Childminder

Has Full-time and part-time places

Qualified Nursery Nurse

for any information Contact Tracey on 01828 632962

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

Bycantium jewellery Glitz collection has arriv ed It is gorgeous

Exciting new Decoupage Range due in shortly

Gift vouchers for the person you donrsquot know what to buy f or Let them choose

from our extensive range of goods Interested in card making Why not pop

into the shop f or details

Selection of Helium Balloons Banners etc for that Special Occasion

11

A wide range of Sisal Seagrass and Coir in Broadloom amp Runners

Prices starting from pound1195msup2

N E W

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of carpet and vinyl Professional fitting Affordable

OPEN HOURS Monday - Thursday 830am - 5pm

Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm 01828 650 541

wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

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 surgeri es 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 Effec tive rabbit control Environment friendl y Total respect for land and property assured Contac t taysiderabbitergooglemail com 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 Massag e

Tel 01828 640201

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 Aly th

01828 633000 Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

Stressed out No energy Try Tai Chi

Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9am to 4pm

Check shop window for Summer opening times

01828 633644

GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils

wwwgoodgarageschemecom

Courtesy Car Av ailable

Jonathan Treffry Installations

Bespoke and conv ent ional Kit chens Bat h and Show er Rooms Replacement Timber W indows Int ernal and Ext ernal Doors Fit t ed Wardrobes and Bookcases Timbe r Decking Property Renov at ion

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Free Quotations 01828 632608 Web wwwjtreffrycom

Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie St reet Alyt h PH11 8AJ

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

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

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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

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website Please email webalythvoicecouk or leave a message on 01828 633045

WINDOW CLEANING Licensed and Insured

Domestic and Commercial Town and Country For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson 01250 876435 07522 661 006

01828 633065

13

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 W ORK 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 Gol den Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call f or 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

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Every month subscribers are emailed with a link to the latest edition of the Alyth Voice

as soon as it becomes available online

Join our distribution list by sending an email to

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lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07849616860 tripneyshotmailcom

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

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Sat

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

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Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

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Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

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Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

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Tel 01828 633501

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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Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

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Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

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Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

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TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

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Tel 01828 628477

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

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New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

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Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

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Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING

Presentation of P4-7 p rizes back from left--Cameron McKinley Douglas Currie Meghan Bissett Maddy Heath Ryan Cruden Sohpie Kiciuk Grace Atkinson Middle from left--Morgan Taylor Chloe Carrie Karen A rnold Amy Sangster Linsey MacDonald Daniel Burns Sean MacDonald Front from left--Euan Robb Active Schools Co-ordinator Ms Caroline Lawrie Rev Sheila Kirk Mr Mark Lindsay Liam Pogson

Above P1 prizewinners L-R Laura Fairweather Jamie van den Berg Hannah Christie Jodi Henvey Dylan Milne Lewis Pennycook Below The mural designed and painted recently by Alyth Primary School Par-ent-Staff Association with the help of pupils and members of the community

Pr izewinner s in P3 back L-R Molly Appleton Lewis Ramsay Liam Carrie Eoghan Oosterhoorn Corrin Neilson Holly Birnie middle L-R Frank Green Lukah Heath Kairistiona Clark Gerorgia Cruden Cameron MacDonald front Pr imar y 2 L-R Flora Dobb Caitlin Milne Nicole Robertson Iona Moyes

All images this page copy DM Phillips

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Saturday 28th August

in Alyth Town Hall

All prof its in aid of

Alyth Primary School

80s Disco Buffet Bar Bottle Raffle Old Photos

GET YOUR TICKET NOW

pound6 each

Get in touch f or tickets etc by email at alythschoolreunion

googlemailcom

or through Friends Reunited

or phonetext

Vicky - 07545 996 178 Paula - 07999 488 988 Irene - 07752 424 637

Pupils born in 1969 70 and 71

are invited to a School Reunion

++++ TICKETS NOW OPEN TO

PUPILSrsquo PARTNERS ++++

Organisers are appealing for help to contact the following list of pupils who have yet to respond to the Reunion invitation If you are on this list and would like to buy a ticket or cannot attend please get in touch soonest to enable final numbers to be calculated If you know how to get in touch with any of these pupils please pass on this appeal

Alyth School Reunion

1969 Gail Balfour Suzy Barnett Sarah Bell Carl Bianco Scott Campbell Neil Donaldson Pauline Douglas Bernie Duffy Kevin Franczek Michael Gemine Neil Gray Gordon Johnstone Jackie Kennedy Gail Kinnison Catrina Lothian Jackie Lothian Raymond McDonald Karen McLean Colin McMillan Claire McNaughton Maggie Meldrum Carol Mowatt Catherine Muir Steven Muir Lorna Nicoll Grant Orchison Hayley Owens Callum Smith Kevin Thomson Sheree Thomson Adam Tindall Sandy West Donna Wilkie

1970 Anne Chandler Nicky Dobson Alan Doherty Vance Doig Ruth Emond Richard Fair Mark Fleming Duncan Graham David Hally Stephanie Jackson Douglas Johnston Morag Keir Jason Kemley Julie Martin Susan Mayo Colin McCarthy Ian McDiarmid Gary McGibbon Gary McLean Steven McLean Eloise Napier Lorna Simpson Reuben Speed Lynn Thomson Stephen Townsley Sandra Wilkie Leslie Young

1971 Andrew Bell Susan Bell Michael Billinghurst Alison Blackhall Steven Boswell Malcolm Campbell Morna Duff Stuart Duff Gillian Ferguson Scott Fleming Karina Franczek Grant Fraser Mandy Gow Duncan Mathieson James May Gary McDonald Scott McGregor Donald Milne Sandra Nicoll Debbie Patterson Gary Proven Alan Simpson Robert Simpson Marie Sutherland Lee Thomson William Tramear

Come on get in touch and buy a ticket - it wonrsquot be

the same with you

BEHIND THE SCENES With only a matter of weeks to go before Alyth Museum closes on 30th September readers may be interested to know what was involved in curating the Laing collection of photo-graphic negatives And if you havenrsquot heard of the highly acclaimed exhibition A Long Expo-sur e one Per thshir e business thr ee gen-erations of photogr apher s now showing at Alyth Museum then where have you been all summer Well the job of collecting the nega-tives began in 2008hellip See photo (1) The negatives before removal (2) Sorting the negatives in the Fair Maidrsquos House Perth made available by Perth amp Kinross Council Images of importance for the history of Perth and Kinross were selected and transferred to Perth Museum amp Art Gal-lery (3) Negatives in their original envelopes It was important to record all the information on the old packaging ndash a long job and a dirty one (4) The photographerrsquos original ledgers Thanks to a grant from the National Recogni-tion Fund administered by Museums Galleries Scotland this fantastic source of information was computerised to allow a database of images to be developed The results can be enjoyed in the touch screen picture library in Alyth Museum which holds 800 images (5) Michael Marshall one of our volunteers assessing the condition of the negatives re-packing them in chemically safe envelopes and copying out reference numbers and information Patience a good eye and a steady hand were required (6) Cellulose acetate negatives were used by Laings from 1946 These can become unsta-ble Signs of trouble include bubbling and ridging of the plastic and a vinegary smell This is a serious worry for curators It can destroy the image and worse it can spread through entire collections The different colours seen through this filter show that the negative is cellulose acetate and in this case the image is actually lifting from the base We have to check this collection regularly for any problems A sensitive nose is required (7) The negatives collected by Perth Museum amp Art Gallery were digitised by UK Archiving Ltd in Edinburgh This work was funded by a grant from the National Recognition Fund (8) The original negatives safely stored in Perth Museum amp Art Gallery today all 15000 of them Once we had the negatives and their informa-tion safe and sound we were able to write the briefs for the exhibition design and build it oh and produce a brilliant DVD to introduce it with the help of our friends Small Majority in Stirling and Neil Archbold in Alyth Neil com-posed tunes especially for the DVD and they were recorded by first class local musicians (The video is on sale at the museum at pound799 by the way) What next you ask Well we are dealing with public enquiries providing prints supply-ing DVDs to schools and care homes throughout Perth amp Kinross sending in our final grant claims and evaluating the whole project The final results of our work will be analysed in October when we look at all of our visitors and users comments We are also seeking to have some of the original photographs conserved and the photogra-

phers ledgers re-bound and wersquore hoping to use the profits from the sale of the DVDs to attract grants from Museums Galleries Scotland to pay for the work

Alyth Museum is open Wed-Sun 1-5 until 30th September Admission fr ee

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All images copy Perth Museum

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2010 VOICE DEADLINES

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes AUGUST 2nd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 2-14 Charity Shop Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund 14th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 16th Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 21st Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 23rd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 24th AGM Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group 28th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer 28th Alyth School Reunion Town Hall Pupils born 19697071 30th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood 7th Public Meeting Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group 7th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 7th AGM Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala 11th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit Ap 14th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 14th Cairn Orsquo Mohr Ogilvy Rooms Silvie amp Ruthven SWRI 16th Public Meeting Village Hall Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch 18th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club

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

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- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of Hallyards ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Greymount

Built in 1825 it was named after Earl Grey in 1834 The farm house which took the name also was previously Burndales

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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

Community Markets held in Blairgowrie Wellmeadow

4th Saturday of the month from April to September

10am - 3pm

6

THANK YOU The collection boxes have recently been emptied and

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High success rate in 2006-2007

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Come in for a browse and a chat

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

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ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

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A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

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DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

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Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

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Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

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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 non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

10

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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For sale V-Fit Scull Rowing

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Bycantium jewellery Glitz collection has arriv ed It is gorgeous

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from our extensive range of goods Interested in card making Why not pop

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Selection of Helium Balloons Banners etc for that Special Occasion

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N E W

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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

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For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeri es 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 Effec tive rabbit control Environment friendl y Total respect for land and property assured Contac t taysiderabbitergooglemail com Phone 07922 060218

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(ALYTH)

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jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson

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Tel 01828 640201

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

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Slow gentle exercise suitable for all ages

Classes held in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth

Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9am to 4pm

Check shop window for Summer opening times

01828 633644

GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie St reet Alyt h PH11 8AJ

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Call anytime for more information or call in

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

ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY 2 Ralston Business Centre Newtyle

Blairgowrie PH12 8TL Telfax 01828 650200

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website Please email webalythvoicecouk or leave a message on 01828 633045

WINDOW CLEANING Licensed and Insured

Domestic and Commercial Town and Country For free quotation

Call Alistair Thomson 01250 876435 07522 661 006

01828 633065

13

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

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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 Gol den Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call f or 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

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Every month subscribers are emailed with a link to the latest edition of the Alyth Voice

as soon as it becomes available online

Join our distribution list by sending an email to

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lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07849616860 tripneyshotmailcom

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

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Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

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Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

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Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

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Tel 01828 632284

copy M Kay

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For all new customers

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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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

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Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

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Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

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For all your home and garden needs

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Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

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For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

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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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

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We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

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and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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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

PampK Council 01738 475018 or Email imillerpkcgovuk

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

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We are a fully insured family-run Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

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Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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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Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

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Tel 01828 628477

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

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

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

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25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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Saturday 28th August

in Alyth Town Hall

All prof its in aid of

Alyth Primary School

80s Disco Buffet Bar Bottle Raffle Old Photos

GET YOUR TICKET NOW

pound6 each

Get in touch f or tickets etc by email at alythschoolreunion

googlemailcom

or through Friends Reunited

or phonetext

Vicky - 07545 996 178 Paula - 07999 488 988 Irene - 07752 424 637

Pupils born in 1969 70 and 71

are invited to a School Reunion

++++ TICKETS NOW OPEN TO

PUPILSrsquo PARTNERS ++++

Organisers are appealing for help to contact the following list of pupils who have yet to respond to the Reunion invitation If you are on this list and would like to buy a ticket or cannot attend please get in touch soonest to enable final numbers to be calculated If you know how to get in touch with any of these pupils please pass on this appeal

Alyth School Reunion

1969 Gail Balfour Suzy Barnett Sarah Bell Carl Bianco Scott Campbell Neil Donaldson Pauline Douglas Bernie Duffy Kevin Franczek Michael Gemine Neil Gray Gordon Johnstone Jackie Kennedy Gail Kinnison Catrina Lothian Jackie Lothian Raymond McDonald Karen McLean Colin McMillan Claire McNaughton Maggie Meldrum Carol Mowatt Catherine Muir Steven Muir Lorna Nicoll Grant Orchison Hayley Owens Callum Smith Kevin Thomson Sheree Thomson Adam Tindall Sandy West Donna Wilkie

1970 Anne Chandler Nicky Dobson Alan Doherty Vance Doig Ruth Emond Richard Fair Mark Fleming Duncan Graham David Hally Stephanie Jackson Douglas Johnston Morag Keir Jason Kemley Julie Martin Susan Mayo Colin McCarthy Ian McDiarmid Gary McGibbon Gary McLean Steven McLean Eloise Napier Lorna Simpson Reuben Speed Lynn Thomson Stephen Townsley Sandra Wilkie Leslie Young

1971 Andrew Bell Susan Bell Michael Billinghurst Alison Blackhall Steven Boswell Malcolm Campbell Morna Duff Stuart Duff Gillian Ferguson Scott Fleming Karina Franczek Grant Fraser Mandy Gow Duncan Mathieson James May Gary McDonald Scott McGregor Donald Milne Sandra Nicoll Debbie Patterson Gary Proven Alan Simpson Robert Simpson Marie Sutherland Lee Thomson William Tramear

Come on get in touch and buy a ticket - it wonrsquot be

the same with you

BEHIND THE SCENES With only a matter of weeks to go before Alyth Museum closes on 30th September readers may be interested to know what was involved in curating the Laing collection of photo-graphic negatives And if you havenrsquot heard of the highly acclaimed exhibition A Long Expo-sur e one Per thshir e business thr ee gen-erations of photogr apher s now showing at Alyth Museum then where have you been all summer Well the job of collecting the nega-tives began in 2008hellip See photo (1) The negatives before removal (2) Sorting the negatives in the Fair Maidrsquos House Perth made available by Perth amp Kinross Council Images of importance for the history of Perth and Kinross were selected and transferred to Perth Museum amp Art Gal-lery (3) Negatives in their original envelopes It was important to record all the information on the old packaging ndash a long job and a dirty one (4) The photographerrsquos original ledgers Thanks to a grant from the National Recogni-tion Fund administered by Museums Galleries Scotland this fantastic source of information was computerised to allow a database of images to be developed The results can be enjoyed in the touch screen picture library in Alyth Museum which holds 800 images (5) Michael Marshall one of our volunteers assessing the condition of the negatives re-packing them in chemically safe envelopes and copying out reference numbers and information Patience a good eye and a steady hand were required (6) Cellulose acetate negatives were used by Laings from 1946 These can become unsta-ble Signs of trouble include bubbling and ridging of the plastic and a vinegary smell This is a serious worry for curators It can destroy the image and worse it can spread through entire collections The different colours seen through this filter show that the negative is cellulose acetate and in this case the image is actually lifting from the base We have to check this collection regularly for any problems A sensitive nose is required (7) The negatives collected by Perth Museum amp Art Gallery were digitised by UK Archiving Ltd in Edinburgh This work was funded by a grant from the National Recognition Fund (8) The original negatives safely stored in Perth Museum amp Art Gallery today all 15000 of them Once we had the negatives and their informa-tion safe and sound we were able to write the briefs for the exhibition design and build it oh and produce a brilliant DVD to introduce it with the help of our friends Small Majority in Stirling and Neil Archbold in Alyth Neil com-posed tunes especially for the DVD and they were recorded by first class local musicians (The video is on sale at the museum at pound799 by the way) What next you ask Well we are dealing with public enquiries providing prints supply-ing DVDs to schools and care homes throughout Perth amp Kinross sending in our final grant claims and evaluating the whole project The final results of our work will be analysed in October when we look at all of our visitors and users comments We are also seeking to have some of the original photographs conserved and the photogra-

phers ledgers re-bound and wersquore hoping to use the profits from the sale of the DVDs to attract grants from Museums Galleries Scotland to pay for the work

Alyth Museum is open Wed-Sun 1-5 until 30th September Admission fr ee

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2

3

4

5

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All images copy Perth Museum

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Useful Telephone Numbers

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

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

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301

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Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your name and number

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633954

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

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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

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

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Colour Photos by 0 10th Business Adverts by 16th All other items by 19th

See this page for contact details

2010 VOICE DEADLINES

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes AUGUST 2nd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 2-14 Charity Shop Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund 14th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 16th Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 21st Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 23rd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 24th AGM Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group 28th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer 28th Alyth School Reunion Town Hall Pupils born 19697071 30th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood 7th Public Meeting Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group 7th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 7th AGM Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala 11th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit Ap 14th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 14th Cairn Orsquo Mohr Ogilvy Rooms Silvie amp Ruthven SWRI 16th Public Meeting Village Hall Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch 18th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club

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

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of Hallyards ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Greymount

Built in 1825 it was named after Earl Grey in 1834 The farm house which took the name also was previously Burndales

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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

Community Markets held in Blairgowrie Wellmeadow

4th Saturday of the month from April to September

10am - 3pm

6

THANK YOU The collection boxes have recently been emptied and

raised pound8693 Many thanks

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

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Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

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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 dav idwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

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

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

ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

Glenshee Pottery

We have a new look Paint a Pot great for both adults and children fun for a rainy day

Bookings now being taken for small groups birthday parties

Ladies nightday out

We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week until 23rd December 2010

Contact Diana or Jennifer Glenshee Pottery

Glenshee By Blairgowrie PH10 7LP

01250 882238

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Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

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Established 1980

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Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

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Up to date on the latest hair trends Now working in Shear Success on

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Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

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All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

NHS amp Private Care Options Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Hygienist

Anti-snoring Devices Disabled Access

For more information contact the practice t 01250 875136

e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

SPECIAL CITTASLOWSLOW FOOD DINNER

Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

Wild Boar

Scarlettrsquos Honey Parfait

Tea or Coffee Talks from David Rowe your local Wild Boar Breeder and Andrew Scarlett of Scarlettrsquos Honey your local Beekeeper

2 courses for pound1650

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

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10

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

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14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

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Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

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~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

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Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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Based in - Meigle -

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

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along

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

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2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

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Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

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Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

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Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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Useful Telephone Numbers

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

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

Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999 Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999

Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301

Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462

Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445 Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907

NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24 Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your name and number

ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ

Telephone 01828 632317

Repeat Prescription Line 01828 633663 (24 hour answering machine)

Community Nurse 01828 632425

Health Visitor 01828 633954

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

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

Strict deadlines for submission

Colour Photos by 0 10th Business Adverts by 16th All other items by 19th

See this page for contact details

2010 VOICE DEADLINES

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes AUGUST 2nd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 2-14 Charity Shop Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund 14th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 16th Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 21st Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 23rd Gentle Exercise Class Airlie St Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 24th AGM Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group 28th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer 28th Alyth School Reunion Town Hall Pupils born 19697071 30th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club SEPTEMBER 2nd Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood 7th Public Meeting Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group 7th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 7th AGM Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala 11th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit Ap 14th Open Night Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union 14th Cairn Orsquo Mohr Ogilvy Rooms Silvie amp Ruthven SWRI 16th Public Meeting Village Hall Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch 18th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club

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

- VOICE TEASER -

What is the origin of Hallyards ~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash Greymount

Built in 1825 it was named after Earl Grey in 1834 The farm house which took the name also was previously Burndales

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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

Community Markets held in Blairgowrie Wellmeadow

4th Saturday of the month from April to September

10am - 3pm

6

THANK YOU The collection boxes have recently been emptied and

raised pound8693 Many thanks

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licens ed amp Insured

TOSH TILING SERVICES

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FREE QUOTES

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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 dav idwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

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

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

ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

Glenshee Pottery

We have a new look Paint a Pot great for both adults and children fun for a rainy day

Bookings now being taken for small groups birthday parties

Ladies nightday out

We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week until 23rd December 2010

Contact Diana or Jennifer Glenshee Pottery

Glenshee By Blairgowrie PH10 7LP

01250 882238

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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

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HODGE SOLICITORS LLP

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Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken

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Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

Free Estimates

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Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

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All Breeds W elcome Services Range From

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Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Fr iend Your Dog

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Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

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Telephone 01828 632 995

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

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Tuesdays only contact number below or the shop

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

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64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

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Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

10

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We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

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JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

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pound4000 = Cars pound5000 = Estate Cars pound6500 = 7 Seater Cars 4x4 pound8000 = Seater MPV Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned Ty res Dressed

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1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

Tiso The Outdoor Specialist

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Bycantium jewellery Glitz collection has arriv ed It is gorgeous

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Gift vouchers for the person you donrsquot know what to buy f or Let them choose

from our extensive range of goods Interested in card making Why not pop

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Selection of Helium Balloons Banners etc for that Special Occasion

11

A wide range of Sisal Seagrass and Coir in Broadloom amp Runners

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N E W

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Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

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MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeri es 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 Effec tive rabbit control Environment friendl y Total respect for land and property assured Contac t taysiderabbitergooglemail com Phone 07922 060218

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(ALYTH)

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website Please email webalythvoicecouk or leave a message on 01828 633045

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Call Alistair Thomson 01250 876435 07522 661 006

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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

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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89 Airlie Street Alyth

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Please call email or see website for prices and further information

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lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

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Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

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All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

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Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

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Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

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photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

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I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

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parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

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Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

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25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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THANK YOU The collection boxes have recently been emptied and

raised pound8693 Many thanks

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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

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

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

ONE HUNDRED amp FIFTY VOICES

September 2010 edition of the Alyth Voice will become yet another mile-stone in its 13 year history ndash the 150 th edition The Voice Team has decided to mark this milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box which will be located in Michael Kayrsquos 13 Airlie Street from 1st September to 22nd October with the total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October The resultant amount will be divided between cancer charities continuing our fund-raising efforts from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar The Team hopes everyone who appreciates receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will consider donating to the charity box between 1st September and 22nd October Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the follow-ing successes in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations

Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit) Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)

THANKS Alyth Amateurs Football Club

A massive thanks to everyone who came along to or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17th

July raising pound800 for club funds A sponsored cycle race was held in the afternoon raising a further

pound500 Your generosity is very much appreciated by all club members and helpers Vicky McLean

AYP HUB We have been busy again at the Hub Our spon-sored walk up Schiehallion went very well look out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to James Fordyce in next monthrsquo s voice The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit of Youth Award whilst Lewis Dobie picked up an individual award for his work on his Youth Employment Scheme We all went to the cere-mony at Perth Concert Hall which was a good night out (see photo on page 28) Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by John Swinney MSP which well tell you about next month The Youth Achievement group is working well and everyone is looking forward to our trip to Skye We will be doing group activities a few trips and of course camping so hopefully the weather will be ok The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over so if you fancy dropping in youll get a warm welcome

Sarah Wheatley

Glenshee Pottery

We have a new look Paint a Pot great for both adults and children fun for a rainy day

Bookings now being taken for small groups birthday parties

Ladies nightday out

We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week until 23rd December 2010

Contact Diana or Jennifer Glenshee Pottery

Glenshee By Blairgowrie PH10 7LP

01250 882238

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Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken

Tel 01828 632948

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Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

TLC For Your Best Fr iend Your Dog

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Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

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Telephone 01828 632 995

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

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Tuesdays only contact number below or the shop

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

J B BUICK

All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

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64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

SPECIAL CITTASLOWSLOW FOOD DINNER

Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

10

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We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

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JP Discos amp Karaoke

All functions catered for Party Nights Weddings

Karaoke and Discos Now taking bookings for Christmas

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pound4000 = Cars pound5000 = Estate Cars pound6500 = 7 Seater Cars 4x4 pound8000 = Seater MPV Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned Ty res Dressed

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1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

Tiso The Outdoor Specialist

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Bycantium jewellery Glitz collection has arriv ed It is gorgeous

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Gift vouchers for the person you donrsquot know what to buy f or Let them choose

from our extensive range of goods Interested in card making Why not pop

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Selection of Helium Balloons Banners etc for that Special Occasion

11

A wide range of Sisal Seagrass and Coir in Broadloom amp Runners

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N E W

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Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

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MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeri es 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 Effec tive rabbit control Environment friendl y Total respect for land and property assured Contac t taysiderabbitergooglemail com Phone 07922 060218

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(ALYTH)

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website Please email webalythvoicecouk or leave a message on 01828 633045

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Call Alistair Thomson 01250 876435 07522 661 006

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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

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

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89 Airlie Street Alyth

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lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

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New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

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Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

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Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

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Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

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Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms

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to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

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~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

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Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraf t the

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----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

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Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893

Call today for a little helping hand

Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

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Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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

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wwwhodgesolicitorscouk

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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

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Plumbing amp Heating

Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations

Rhones Leadwork Drains

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Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Aly th Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING

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Ames taping Wet Dash

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Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Requires

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Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

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Telephone 01828 632 995

Mobile Hairdresser Member of FHBF

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Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

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All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

Garden Walls Extensions

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Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is searching for the identity of this Alyth lady The photo was taken in 1960 and is suspected to be either a Mrs Ramsay or a Mary Ferguson (1904-1981) and who may possibly have a connection with Ramsays Tavendales Downies or Fergusons I f you can help please telephone Irene on 01828 633045 or email fhpalythparishchurchorguk

Get set for the digital TV switchover

AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisa-tions) is working with partners in North East Fife Dundee and Perth amp Kinross alongside other chari-ties to prepare people for the digital television Switchover The dates are August 4th for first stage of the Switchover and August 18th for the final stage Advice and information will be available at designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in your area as follows

August 4th and 5th from 1000am to 400pm amp

August 18th and 19th from 1000am to 400pm at

~ Dundee Voluntary Action Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL

~ Voluntary Action Perthshire PKAVS The Gateway North Methven St Perth PH1 5PP

Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or email us at infoaavoorguk or the Digital UK website at wwwdigitalukcouk or Helpline number 08456 50 50 50

House amp Garage Sale (Contents only)

9 Springbank Alyth

14th of August 10am to 4pm

For more information call 01241 852055

DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY

8

ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

NHS amp Private Care Options Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Hygienist

Anti-snoring Devices Disabled Access

For more information contact the practice t 01250 875136

e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk

64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

SPECIAL CITTASLOWSLOW FOOD DINNER

Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

Wild Boar

Scarlettrsquos Honey Parfait

Tea or Coffee Talks from David Rowe your local Wild Boar Breeder and Andrew Scarlett of Scarlettrsquos Honey your local Beekeeper

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

9

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

The welcoming restaurant bar is also open to non ndash golfers 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

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ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

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Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

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Interested

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VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

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10

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

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14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

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~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

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Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

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SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraf t the

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Based in - Meigle -

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

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Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

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25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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ldquoYour local dental professionalsrdquo

We are now registering new patients

NHS amp Private Care Options Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Hygienist

Anti-snoring Devices Disabled Access

For more information contact the practice t 01250 875136

e receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk

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64 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Delicious food served from 10am - 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Delicious home baking and Fair Trade TeasCoffees

Bringing you the best of local produce cooked traditionally and served throughout the day by

our attentive and friendly staff

Throughout the summer we are working closely with the

lsquoLove to Eatrsquo Campaign Thursday ndash August 19th ndash 7pm for 730pm

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Find out about the food you eat from the experts Two course dinner

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After a 20 month cam-paign to attract support from both the Black Watch Regimental Fam-ily and from the public for our plans for Balhou-sie Castle and The Black Watch Museum

we are proud to be able to report a magnifi-cent response so far with a total of over pound185 million already donated or pledged This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead with the purchase of the Castle which be-came their property in December 2008 It has also enabled detailed building plans to be commissioned by ANTA the well known Scottish architectural practice responsible for the redevelopment of Castle of Mey You will

be able to see these plans and model of the proposed build at the Coffee Morning in September (see page 15) The Development Committee and our Patron the Duke of Rothesay support the plans and we are very close to submitting a planning application with the local Council The Black Watch Regimen-tal Association and other regimental trusts have donated or promised a total of pound502000 In addition individuals from within the Regimental Family have donated or prom-ised a truly splendid pound650000 so far The Appeal is now focused on submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as applications to corporate bodies and to charitable trusts and foundations which are known to support projects like ours We are also hoping to secure support from our

International family and friends in the USA Canada and Hong Kong We still need to raise just under pound14 mil-lion to reach the Appeal target of pound323 mil-lion and while we hope and expect that foun-dations charities and corporate bodies ndash and indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund ndash will cover some of this shortfall we still need significant financial support to put our vision in place If you are able to offer further support to the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Black Watch Museum Trustees we would be very pleased indeed to add your donation to the present total Based on the timescales of our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their decision (and results of further fundraising) we hope to be in a position to start our build-ing work from November 2011

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE

BOWMANrsquoS SUMMER OF MADNESS

Cliv e Bowman has completed his lsquosummer of madnessrsquo for Macmillan Can-cer with the final challenge taking place on Sunday 18th July - a 204 mile cycle ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back home to Aly th The cycle ride took 14 hrs and in total Cliv e raised pound490 He w ishes to thank all those who sponsored him

The outcome of the consultation on the biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir Aly th has show n that of those that re-sponded either on the feedback form or in person 23 are against any change to the management while 20 are in fav our of some changes happening to the Mar-ket Muir While there is not an overw helming majority one way or the other there is

clearly some interest in the tow n to do something and I still intend to w ork with the community in some w ay to further enhance biodiv ersity in the area and w ould w elcome any suggestions from the indiv iduals or community organisations as to w hat they w ould like to see happen around Aly th David Williamson

Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity Officer dw illiamsonpkcgovuk

MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION

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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 non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

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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

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Home of Zorgs Rottweilers and

Skye Terrier

For all your joinery services

Home Improvements Fitted Kitchens

AW JOINERY

01250 870 693 07876 133 342

wwwaw-joinerycom

James Pirie amp Son ldquoWersquore always pleased to meat yourdquo

3943 Church Street Newtyle Angus Telephone 01828 650301

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SCOTTISH SAUSAGE CHAMPION

International Gold Medal Winner

120 Award winning Products

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Award Winning Dry Cured Bacon

38 Varieties of Sausage amp Burgers

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

SCOTTS MOBILE CAR VALET Telephone Number 01828 650728 07715 039215

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pound4000 = Cars pound5000 = Estate Cars pound6500 = 7 Seater Cars 4x4 pound8000 = Seater MPV Hot Car Wash Interior Hoovered and Shampooed Windows Cleaned Interior Surfaces Cleaned Exterior Polished Alloys Cleaned Ty res Dressed

Euan Scott trading as Scotts mobile car valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

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14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

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Lounge available for meetings

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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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Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

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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

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

Basic Reading Skills and Maths

All ages Reasonable rates

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French and English

All levels and ages

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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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

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

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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from caring local farmers

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Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

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Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

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2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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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 non ndash golfers 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 Pitrocknie Alyth PH11 8JJ Tele 01828 632445

wwwgolf-glenislacouk email infogolf-glenislacouk

ALYTH GALA 2010 The Gala Committee has held its first meeting since our Gala Day back in late May Thank you for your feedback regarding Gala Day 2010 Our next planned event for this year is our Annual General Meeting Everyone is wel-come to attend Please come along and have your say Your opinion counts as itrsquos your Gala The AGM will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at Alyth Town Hall Please remember that you can simply give us your name if you are a fit ldquo youngrdquo helper who only wants to help us out with the heavy work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the event and not be involved in any Committees The AGM is quickly followed by our first fund raising event of our year a

COFFEE MORNING in Airlie Street Hall on

Saturday 18th September All donations prizes amp home baking

gratefully accepted

We have already set the date for next yearrsquos

Alyth Gala Sunday 12th June 2011 So put that in your diary arrange your holi-days for another time and continue to help support your local Gala

Stuart Clark Gala Chairman

Are you interested in Volunteering

Have a bit of spare time

Have parenting experience

Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to offer practical and emotional support and

friendship to families with children under 5 in the family home Home-Start supports families throughout Perth and Kinross

We will be running an 8 week preparation

course for new volunteers starting in September 2010

Interested

For more details Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to

either Susan or Veronica Go online wwwhomestartperthorguk

Email infohomestartperthorguk for an application pack

VOICE DISTRIBUTION Barbara amp Paul Prettyman were sorry to hear that Ruth Fothering-ham one of our original

Voiceteers has decided to hang up her bag and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road and Morrison Terrace The folk of these two streets have received a super service from Ruth over the last twelve years But have no fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stew-art who had been on the reserve list for sev-eral months She was up for the challenge and started deliveries with the July issue Requests were received from Hazel Tripney who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad to reduce numbers she takes round She has kept the original part of Cambridge Street but the rest of the newer properties in the link to St Ninianrsquos Road and Cambridge Quad have been passed on to Agnes Suttie A similar request came from Liz Davie who delivers Albert Street and she now shares the round with Stuart Clark We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts over the years and to wish her well for the future We would also like to thank Hazel and Liz for their hard work and we hope these changes will help them to carry on delivering in the years to come We welcome Tracy Agnes and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers If any readers would like to be added to the waiting and holidayillness list they should contact Paul or Barabara whose contact de-tails are on page 5 of the Voice Thank you

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We offer ClippingHand StrippingGroomingDematting

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James Pirie amp Son ldquoWersquore always pleased to meat yourdquo

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Nadine Farquhar Hairdressing

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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

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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Gift vouchers for the person you donrsquot know what to buy f or Let them choose

from our extensive range of goods Interested in card making Why not pop

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Selection of Helium Balloons Banners etc for that Special Occasion

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A wide range of Sisal Seagrass and Coir in Broadloom amp Runners

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N E W

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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 surgeri es 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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Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

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Dirliebane Coffee Shop

Market square Alyth

Sit in or Take away

Open Mon - Sat 9am to 4pm

Check shop window for Summer opening times

01828 633644

GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

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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

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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 W ORK 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 Gol den Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call f or 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

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Every month subscribers are emailed with a link to the latest edition of the Alyth Voice

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Join our distribution list by sending an email to

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lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07849616860 tripneyshotmailcom

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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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recycled

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FREE ESTIMATES

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

ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND

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

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We are a fully insured family-run Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

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No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

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Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

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Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres going back to the store

We Offer Home amp Office Visits

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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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

copy DM Phillips

copy D Robbins copy D Robbins

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26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

copy E Brown

copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

copy R McGill

27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

copy G Annan

copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS SCORE ANOTHER HIT

Nethergate Writers a group of local writers sprang from a creative writing class at Dundee University taught by Esther Read Members come from all over Tayside including Alyth Blairgowrie and Cou-par Angus In recent years the group has published antholol-gies of short stories and poems which have each in turn been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones Whodunwhat was no exception and in fact it even got placed in the Waterstones national best-seller list for a few days Whodunwhat contains work by 31 writers and was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local libraries Readers were invited to suggest a character and situation idea Many great ideas were suggested eg A man attends a class reun-ion and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25 years ago He plots his revenge - suggested by Christine Ferguson Members of the group chose an idea from a long list of possibilities In so me cases the same idea was chosen by more than one writer but something very different was made of it As the most local member of the group I am de-lighted to have my story The Box Room included in this anthology Writers are always told to write about what they know In this story I have to some extent followed this advice so those of you who read it will see that I have drawn on my experience of living in an old house filled with things of historical interest In last years book If Stones Could Speak a collection of stories based in the Tayside area I retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie Linn To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit httpnethergatewriterswebplusnet

Louise Ramsay

ALYTH BOWLING CLUB SUCCESS

Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th July 2010 Representing the Club were Brian Dun-can Singles Ally Fotheringham and Isobel Fotheringham Pairs and Dan Dewar Anna Sullivan and Stuart Cairns Triples

Alyth won the Tournament

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

12

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produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

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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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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

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PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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GIANT WOOD WASPS By Paul Ramsay

Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with some of his family to visit the places where our beavers live We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter in those days before the beavers had really got underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape When we reached the manmade barrage that closes the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam fell down Would the trees blow down upend the root plate and destroy the dam I had no answer at the time but here is another possibility First the roots of the trees are drowned Next fungi and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them Many people find the sight of this splendid beast intimidating because they think that the imposing spike at the rear end of the female is a sting It is not a sting but a tube for inserting eggs into trees The ovipositor doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels into which she can lay her eggs The wood wasp is harmless to humans This creature of which I was reminded last week by seeing a couple has a symbiotic relationship with certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp) - see httpwwwaphisusdagovplant_healthplant_pest_infopest_detectiondownloadspraugigasprapdf The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree when she lays her eggs By the time the egg hatches and becomes a larva enough of the funguss mycelium has developed for it to become the infant wood wasps food In addition to providing the larva with food by rotting the sapwood the mycelium of the fungus makes it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the inside of the tree trunk it occupies creating the tunnels and galleries that are characteristic of it Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen They live high up in the woodland canopy where they meet and mate with the females These then return to the lower part of the tree trunk up to about three metres above ground level to lay their eggs in the way I have described To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond here at Bamff eventually the combined activities of the wood wasp larvae and fungi weaken the dead spruce to the extent that it falls over but without taking its roots with it and the barrage retains its structural integrity I wonder if this will be the fate of the other trees along the barrage The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus) or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor soil conditions flooding or drought Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the grubs and larvae that they expect to find within This is an interesting added dimension of the complex processes that return once living trees (and all other living things) to soil Anybody who wishes to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

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Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

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Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

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Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

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Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

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Live folktraditional music

every Sunday from 3pm ndash open session

ndash all welcome

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

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~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

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One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

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THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

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along

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

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wwwglenisla-hotelcom

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2nd July to 26th September 2010

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Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

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Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

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Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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

produc ts to Pri vate Houses H otels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton

Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse

COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE You may be aware that application has been made for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton of Creuchies This land lies within the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community area However it is pro-posed that everything required for the build of the site be brought via Alyth The build is estimated to take five months The applicant and owner of the ground has committed in his outline planning appli-cation to PKC that should his application be given the go ahead then he will contribute financially to local community projects Should the application get approval from PKC we will engage with the applicants offer to see what can be achieved on our communitiesrsquo behalf Within the non technical summary of the plan I note a section marked Public Shares Offer and Community Invest-ment I t reads - ldquo The developer is committed to offering the wider community an opportunity to in-vest in the Welton of Creuchies wind projectrdquo We have invited Mr Fergusonrsquos team to provide us with an update on this proposal at our July meeting I apologise for not being able to previously advise you of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees has been problematic I will summarise the meeting for the next copy of the Voice but as always you can find fuller detail immediately available on our web site at httpalythccningcom We still have three vacancies on our Community Council Anyone who is on the voterrsquos role here in Alyth is able to join All of the office holders positions are already taken so should you wish to volunteer just to be part of the Committee then you would only be asked to attend one meeting per month Inter-ested Then contact me at Alythcommunitycoun-cilpkcgovuk or phone me on 01828 633884 Market Muir update ndash see page 8 for separate article from Perth amp Kinross Council

Stuart Clark Alyth Community Council Chairman

LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING

FOR CHARITY I cannot believe it Not only have 15 large boxes full of wonderful goodies been dispatched but I have had 2 lovely letters of thanks full of gratitude and compliments Thank you all for all your hard work However I have more wool handed in so if anyone wishes to have some just give me a ring I will stay open until it all dries up If ever there is always a home for our homework Any more wool is always welcome contact me or hand to Megrsquos Mini market or Muriel at Hobbies I would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for all their help over the last three years

Yours Susan Dawson 01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you would like your local business listed in the

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01828 633065

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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

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 W ORK 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 Gol den Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call f or 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

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Join our distribution list by sending an email to

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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07849616860 tripneyshotmailcom

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

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Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

copy M Cook

28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

copy G Annan

copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

13

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 W ORK 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 Gol den Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call f or 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

Subscribe to the Voice emailing list

Every month subscribers are emailed with a link to the latest edition of the Alyth Voice

as soon as it becomes available online

Join our distribution list by sending an email to

alythvoicealythvoicecouk with the word

lsquoSUBSCRIBErsquo in the subject line Your email address is not passed to third parties

ALYTH HILL USER GROUP

COMMUNITY LAND Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of the community land on the Westfield Estate in re-sponse to our call in the Voice and around the town We have had a good response and some fantastic ideas Congratulations to the following pupils at Alyth Primary School who each won a pound10 book token for the best suggestions in their class in the competition we ran as part of the consultation Nurs-ery Arran Bruce P1 Rummana Afzal P2 Calvin Robertson P3 Molly Appleton P4 Robin Green P5 Louise Bloor P56 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona Murray Thank you for your great ideas and we hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the summer holidays All the responses we received will be analysed over the summer and at our next meeting on

Tuesday 7th September 730pm at the Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the area to include as many of the most popular and appropriate ideas that we can Please come and

join us if you would like to help with this Everyone is welcome We will also be discussing applications for funding the various parts of the plan and for on-

going maintenance of the sites The last date for ideas was 31st July but any last minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce

on 01828 633402 or by email infodriftwoodscotlandcom

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07849616860 tripneyshotmailcom

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY FOTHERINGHAM MOB 07597114868 HOME 01828 632581

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

New Range of Jewellery All Your Summer Requirements

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

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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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

copy DM Phillips

copy D Robbins copy D Robbins

copy D Robbins

26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

copy E Brown

copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

copy R McGill

27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

copy M Cook

28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

copy G Annan

copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

14

Cheers J Marie Bassett

APOLOGIES 24HR BOWLING MARATHON

Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July 2010 Alyth Voice My only excuse is sleep deprivation

Isobel Fotheringham

GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT MackenzieDalziel (July issue) have struck a chord Why didn`t I object to the proposed development on Glenisla golf course Be-cause I thought it would be so obviously lack-ing in credibility that no one would take it seri-ously ndash except apparently our elected mem-bers Can`t blame the officials this time Just i magine 500 people contained in a corner of the golf course representing a quar-ter of the ex isting population with only one vehicular ex it How do you absorb that number of people without disrupting the social cohe-sion of the town Let alone the impact of the hotel Nursing home amp business units Of course there is room for housing develop-ment in Alyth in addition to the proposals al-ready approved for the High Street amp behind the school but in such a way amp of such a size that they enable integration with the ex isting residents It is not good enough to justify it as a remedy for a financially ailing golf course

R Poor

THANK YOU Adam

Thank you to all the friends neighbours Com-munity Council and health care professionals for the care and kindness shown to the late Jim Adam and our family I t is very much appreciated

Hilda Dennis Sophie Ceri and Robyn

THANKS Arthur

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so generously for my bowls marathon and to eve-ryone who came to support us all and helped in any way It was a great experience and was a pleasure to be part of herersquos to the next one

Thanks one and all George

Coupar Angus 14 th July 2010

Dear Editor As a very recent recipient of the Voice I want to congratulate you all on the marvellous job you are doing turning out this attractive and informative paper I have sent a copy to a cou-ple of Alyth exiles June Marsh nee Pride now in Australia and Gilbert Tripney now in South Africa I had not realised until July issue that you are all volunteers which makes your achievement so much more to your credit

Many thanks Joy Todd

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

Aberdeen Email kknight3169btinternetcom

19 th July 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

An Elusive Relation I have been to the Alyth Family History Project twice now and must congratulate Irene and her team on a fascinating archive I have scanned and given Irene all the pictures contained in the albums of my grandmother and great aunt and would encourage anyone who has past connec-tions with Alyth to add their familyrsquos story to this project On my first visit I found a school photo-graph of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was killed in the First World War The Alyth Voice must be read by people all over the world as I have read many of the back issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that there are a number of letters from around the world asking for information relating to their Alyth family history I have been tracing my family history for a number of years but there is one part of the family and a family story that has eluded me My grandfather James Whyte his three brothers David Robert and William along with their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street between 1887 and 1896 Their father my great grandfather was Robert Thom Whyte and he was born in Stock Street Paisley in 1857 Elizabeth known to me as Aunty Tibby was my Great Aunt When I was a boy we often visited and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had a dressmakers shop beneath the house She had worked for Sandilands one of the biggest drapers in Alyth When they closed she opened her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at the top of Toutie Street Later she moved the business down to Airlie Street My mother who lives in Montrose has an opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of Australia The story is these came from an aunt in Australia My mother knows that her aunt Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called Janet From my research into the Paisley side of the family the 1881 census shows my great grand-fatherrsquos brother William living in Paisley and he has an eight year old daughter Janet I suspect this might be the ldquo Aunty Janetrdquo who had emi-grated and lived in Australia She would be a cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived in Birkenhead for a number of years before re-turning to Alyth and living at 9 High Street She died on 12 November 1975 So this is my plea for help if anyone can Does anyone remember the Whyte family who lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in Australia If you happen to be reading this online in Australia are you descended from this family Any information would be welcome either to me directly or through the Alyth Voice

Many Thanks in anticipation Ken Knight

Mississippi USA Email smith9923bellsouthnet

23 June 2010 Dear Alyth Voice

WORLD WAR II Could you ask your readers if any of them knew James MacKenzie of Damend Alyth during the early forties I know that prior to his joining the Home Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded I have attempted to locate his mili-tary unit but have not been successful I realize that many of his pals have passed but hope that a few still remain and can pro-vide information in regards to his military ser-vice Sincerely James Smith

(Elizabeth MacKenziersquos husband)

THANKS Blindie

Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for paying attention to all the comments regarding the tree planting around Alyth Hill They have taken note of all of our suggestions and have made a very good job of enhancing the hill slopes

Dr Fraser Butchart

Austin Texas USA Email jmbaustinrrcom

3rd July 2010 Dear Editor Yesterday I came across your very profes-sional publication ALYTH VOICE while searching online for information on Keith Ram-say of Dunedin I found John MacKenzies article on him and Captain John Whitson My interest came from the fact that my grandmothers brother Patrick Pattullo mar-ried Keith Ramsays second daughter Caroline Montague Scott Ramsay in 1902 in Dune-din One of the presiding ministers was the Rev John MacKenzie who is mentioned in the article and who had married Carolines elder sister Janet Patrick Pattullo was one of the groomsmen at their wedding Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie just down the road from Alyth so it is possi-ble that he had a letter of introduction to the Ramsays when he left for New Zea-land Patrick emigrated in 1890 probably because farming was in the doldrums at the time to take up a post with the New Zealand and Australia Land Company at their NZ office in Dunedin Ironically it was this company that had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb on the DUNEDIN under the command of Cap-tain Whitson thus contributing to the woes of the British farmers and sending so many young men like Patrick overseas Keith Ramsays only son Keith Stuart Ram-say in 1900 married Rosie Glendining daugh-ter of Thomas Glendining a member of the well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and Glendining Bestman at that wedding was Patrick Pattullos younger brother Frank who had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896

15

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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

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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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

copy DM Phillips

copy D Robbins copy D Robbins

copy D Robbins

26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

copy E Brown

copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

copy R McGill

27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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copy J Erskine

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copy DH Todd

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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 (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening

Service except June July August) Cregraveche available at Morning Services

Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Sunday School 11am (term-time)

~~~

KIRK SHOP SEE PAGE 25

~~~ VISITOR OPENING

The church will be open to visitors during JULY amp AUGUST

Saturdays 10am - 12noon Sundays 2pm - 4pm

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

OPEN WEEKENDS Saturdays 10am - 12noon

Sundays 2pm - 4pm wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

LUNCH DATES 30 August amp 27 September 2010 at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2pp

Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146 EXERCISE GROUPS Airlie Street Hall

During August there will ONLY be Gentle Exercise Group at 11am

The dates are 2 16 23 August (pound200session)

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The church will be OPEN for private devotion every Sunday

4th Apr il - 31st October 2010 1230pm to 530pm

Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES 1st August 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Book of Common Prayer Communion

8th August 2010 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 15th August 2010

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11 am Sung Eucharist

22nd August 2010 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist 29th August 2010

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Joint Service at St Ninianrsquos Church Alyth

1030 am Sung Eucharist

Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband

Tel 01250 874583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom

Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg

SOFT TENNIS Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on Thursday 2nd September at 230pm in Airlie Street Hall when we will gladly welcome anyone wishing to try their hand Equipment available Subs pound150

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding July Draw

1st - pound50 - 014 - Mrs P Luscombe 2nd - pound30 - 105 - Mrs K Sangster 3rd - pound20 - 162 - Mrs K Donaldson

Guide Hut Fund Charity Shop

Commercial Street 2nd - 14th August

Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am-4pm

Tues Thurs 6pm-8pm Saturday 10am-12noon

GIVE BLOOD

THE TOWN HALL ALYTH THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

500pm to 730pm

Further information is on the website a t wwwscotbloodcouk

Join us on Facebook - search for Give Blood for Scotland

BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL (Balhousie Castle Museum)

COFFEE MORNING Saturday

11th September 2010 Airlie Street Hall

10am-12noon Usual Stalls + BW Shop

Please tel Janey MacFarlane 01828 632650 if you can help in any way

ALYTH ARTS GROUP The Annual General Meeting will be held on

Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School Community Wing All welcome

An Art Foundation Course will run in the Community Wing on Tuesdays during term

times10am-12noon commencing 31st August and a more

advanced group will meet there on Wednesdays 10am-12noon commencing 1st September

The cost is pound200 per session attended For more information and to book a place please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353

HELEN M ADDISON Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union

invites anyone who likes to sing to come along to

OPEN NIGHTS to be held on

7TH amp 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010 in

The Ground Hall Alyth Town Hall at 730pm

All Voices Welcome No Experience Necessary

Bring a Friend What Have you Got to Lose

Just come along or phone 01828 632656

Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch and Socialising Club

will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Airlie Street Hall

on Saturday 21st August at 10am Adults 80p Children free

Donations of home baking raffle and tombola prizes would be much appreciated

Thank you

SILVIE amp RUTHVEN SCOTTISH WOMENrsquoS RURAL INSTITUTE We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial

Street Alyth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between September and May

14th September 2010 700pm Cairn OrsquoMohr - Wine Making amp Tasting

Membership pound10 - Guests pound2 - New members most welcome

For info tel Jane Cameron 01828 633 330

Guide Brownies and Rainbow groups Change of Venue

After the summer holidays all groups will be meeting in the Alyth Town Hall Please note that Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening

Starting dates are as follows-

2nd Alyth Brownies Tue 31st August 630-745pm 1st Alyth Guides Wed 1st September 630-800pm

3rd Alyth Br ownies Thu 2nd September 615-730pm 1st Alyth Rainbows Mon 6th September 615-730pm

W e look forward to seeing you next term

Alyth amp District Pipe Band Practice Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from 10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall

Beginners 6-7pm Members 7-9pm

16

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

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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 mary rennietiscalicouk

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

Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT

REIKI for HORSES

Renew al transition contact interaction communication

rapport rhythm emotions mind revitalise calm connect

nat1960btinternetcom 01828 632360

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

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

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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

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For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

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Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

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Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

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Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

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Tel 01828 628477

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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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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THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALY TH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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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REIKI for HORSES

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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

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Sun 700am-1000pm Tele 01828-632321

Experienced Learning Support teacher offers tutorials in

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All ages Reasonable rates

Contact 01828 632376

Experienced Teacher offers tutorials in German Spanish

French and English

All levels and ages

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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 F illed Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

All year newspaper amp magazine deliver ies A gr eat selection of cards wr apping paper

and gift bags for ever y occasion A wide selection of stationer y

Now Stocking

Local Hero by Martin Mackay A History of Blairgowrie Juniors

Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist

Alyth Road Rattray

Summer is here

The Old Cross beer garden is open now and available

for private parties

With a large decked area gazebo bbq and seating

for over 50 people its ideal for a function or a get to-gether on a summers day

Also bampb now available very competitive prices

Call 01250 875502 or email infotheoldcrossinncouk

Visit website wwwtheoldcrossinncouk

for more information

The Alyth Bakehouse

The Alyth Bakehouse is the only In-store bakery in your community

We support local community groups and organisations

We are a craft bakery and produce craft products each and every day

Why not come along and check out our other craft bakery products

Savoury of the Week will continue throughout the

month of August (product changes each Tuesday) We now sell a selection of jam

marmalade and chutneys supplied from Blairgowrie Preserves

Check instore for det ails of all our offers The Alyth Bakehouse -

Instore bakingFresh for you

Open Mon-Sat 630am-3pm We look forward to serving you soon

Telephone 01828 633 717 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Out of School Club PLAY MANAGER

At the new Isla Primary School (near Lintrathen)

Part-time term-time hours Contact Heather (01575 560368)or

Becky (01575 582353)

17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

copy M Kay

18

For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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17

BOWEN TECHNIQ UE

An extremely gentle f orm of body work which is suitable f or ev eryone f rom pregnant women to newborn babies f or the y oung and not so young It can help recov ery from sports injury to chronic illness including-

back pain and sciatica digestive and bowel problems migraine headache f ibromy algia and chronic f atigue sy ndrome knee ankle and f oot problems neck and shoulder problems RSI tennis amp golf ers elbow respiratory problems and hay f ever menstrual and hormonal irregularities Please contact- Judith Bryden MA(Hons)BTAA 01250 876345

ALYTH SHOW PICTURE COMPETITION

Each year the industrial tent committee would like to recognise the great photographic talent to be found and show it off in our advertising We are therefore running a new competition look-ing for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of the show to be used for advertising in 2011

We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to alythtentsyahoocom by 1st September 2010

Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public voting for the winner will take place The winner will receive a framed copy of their picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertis-ing in the run up to next yearrsquos show For further information go to wwwalythshowcouk Appointment

of Lord Lieutenantrsquos

Cadet 2010-2011

On Wednesday 26th May at 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE The Lord Lieutenant o f Perth amp Kinross was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp Officer Commanding St rathmore Squadron he was then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford the NCO in charge of the parade B rigadier Melville Jameson was requested to inspect the cadets on parade Wing Commander Colin McCrae Officer Commanding Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing read ou t the application citation which covered Jemmarsquos career in the cadets Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years pro-gressing through all the cadet classification ex ams and is now an instructor cadet She has been promoted th rough the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Ser-geant to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma has attended blue camps at RAFrsquos Cranwell Spadeadam Boulmer Leeming Lyneham and Odiham and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times twice in a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa Monowheel She has also completed all her Glider Induc-tion Courses and hopes shortly to go fo r a Gliding Scholar-ship She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate Courses at HMS Caledonia Leadership for life Course at Carronvale also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and has started her Gold Award Jemma has gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award Basic and Intermediate Swimming Awards Regional Marksman and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting Competition She has also been very active in recruiting on behalf of her Squadron CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certifi-cate and Lord Lieutenantrsquos Badge by Brigadier Melville Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to be his Lord Lieutenantrsquos Cadet fo r 2010-2011 This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson ad-dressing all the cadets and staff complimenting them on their turn out uniform dress and interest and wished them and especially CWO J Reid all the best for the fu-ture At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemmarsquos parents family and the rest of the staff Flt Lt Roy Kemp thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending

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

Ston ewo rk

Extensio ns Ren ovation

s Harlin

g Etc

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

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING

MANICURE PEDIC URE 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

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

Books Cards Bibles Gospel Music Bible Studies

Courses to help Enquiries Christianity Explored and Alpha

Innov ative ideas to teach children about the Bible and a Growing selection of

childrenrsquos books

Open Monday to Friday 1000 to 1230 - 200 to 430

Closed all day Thursday and at 1230 Saturday

Email number62tiscalicouk Telephone01250 873509

CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Range of Gluten Free Products Available

14 AIRLIE STREET ALYTH TEL 01828 632426

wwwcakesbysallycouk

IN NEED OF A CLEANER why not call in Country Cleaners

r egular or one off c leans businesses or household c leaning available

no job too big or too small Tr ustwor thy r eliable

r easonable r ates all staff secur ity checked fully insur ed

for mor e information call Vikki on 07933502965

GRANGEMOUNT CATTERY Aberbothrie Alyth

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

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For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

Laptops PCs amp Servers Repaired Data Recover y Virus Removal Networki ng Soluti ons Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graem egdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher c ode 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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

wwwacgaccountingservicescouk

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Block P aving Slabbing Gravel Brick Work PICseal ndash block enhancement General Outdoor Maintenance Power Washing

If you need a man with a van - call us for reasonable rates

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

Discounts on many lines

Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

KampG Domestic Services

For all your home and garden needs

Tel 01828 633563 Mob 07936 325664

kandgdomesticsbtinternetcom wwwkandgdomesticservicescouk

Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

19

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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

paintermurphyhotmailcoukpaintermurphyhotmailcouk

POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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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

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ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

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LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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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

BLAIRGOWRIE amp EAST PERTHSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL

2nd3rd4th October 2009 Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of 2nd to 4th October This takes participants across some of the iconic long distance trails drove roads and high hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging three days with something for most abilities There are five new very strenuous walks including a number of Munros There will be 4 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail two high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level easy walk The festival also includes the iconic Jocks Road and all walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgow-rie Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for well-earned refreshments Each walk is accompanied by qualified leaders and first aiders Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel wwwtheroyalhotelorguk Blairgowrie who as in previous years we have to thank for hosting us Breakfasts evening meals packed lunches and of course accommodation can be found there The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blair-gowrie and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design Ltd Outdoor Adventures Thanks go to the landowners farmers and estates whose land we will visit all the various volunteers leaders and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal Hotel Sue Cole Blairgowrie amp District Nex t Steps

wwwbadnsorg amp wwwwalkingfestivalorg co Balmacron Farmhouse Meigle PH12 8TD

Tel 01828 640 763

The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the Space Hop Sign up at the libra ry ndash itrsquos free ndash and receive your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to keep track of your challenge Borrow some books from the library Two books per visit can be counted as your Space Hop books Read the books and decide what you think of them Write down the titles and authors on your folder and tick the rating box Your mission is broken down into 3 simple stages ndash Blast Off Space Race and Lunar Landing Each stage involves reading two books ndash any books you like to complete your challenge Each time you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and once you have completed all 3 you will receive your Space Hop certificate There are all kinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect Visit Space Hop website wwwcummerreadingchallengeorguk to meet some au-thors find out what everyonersquos reading and t ry some games and activities Eileen Car negie

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Garden Centre Now Open

Selection of Shrubs Roses and Climbers heathers amp alpines

Large Selection of garden furniture

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Not just an odd job a proper job

Help in the Home

Local experi enced health care professional

offers a range of housekeeping domestic

and personal care services

For an informal discussion call Margaret on

07521 038094 01828 633857

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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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

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Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

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Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

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We are a fully insured family-run Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

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Buy Design

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Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

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Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

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Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

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Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

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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

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Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

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Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

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Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

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Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

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CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

PIANO TUITION AND

HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION

An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

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Tel 01575 560 333

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

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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)

NAMES ON WOOD

House Signs Door Plates Keyrings

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Tel 01828 628477

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

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Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

THE POST OFFICE ---------------------------------------------

I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

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Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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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

Servicing starts from pound7995

Timing Belts MOT Prep MOTs Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts

Motorbikes Brakes Exhausts Engine Diagnostic Checks Tyres Horse Boxes

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Mervats Village Gallery amp Cafe Meigle

Are inviting you your family and friends to come and enjoy our New

Menu and Home Baking

Food served All Day 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)

We are delighted to announce that we are now serving

Traditional High Teas Saturdays and Sundays

from 4pm until 7pm

Please feel free to browse in our Gallery and view the range of Gifts Jewellery and Interiors where there is always new stock

and bargains to be had Contact us on

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

Memory Lane

The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by Ed Chandler of James Street The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as lsquoLeslie Stationer Aly thrsquo A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie McMurray Lunan and Norrie being the most prominent in their day If you know of Lesliersquos Stationer and where it was located please get in touch with the Voice

20

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 Ev enings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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 Alyth-based enterprise

Tel 07724430770 01828 633347 albalogisticsbtinternetcom

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

wwwlmhomeimprovementscouk

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Handcrafted gifts and jewellery

Repair and commission service

available

Open Mon Thurs Fri

Sat

David MurphyDavid Murphy Painter amp DecoratorPainter amp Decorator

Interior amp ExteriorInterior amp Exterior

No Job Too SmallNo Job Too Small

Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates

Free EstimatesFree Estimates Quick Reliable ServiceQuick Reliable Service

25 years experience25 years experience

For a professional finish callFor a professional finish call 01828 63257101828 632571 0776207783907762077839

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 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

Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

Duvets and Pillows

ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

20kg pound1980 LARGE SELECTION OF CAT amp

DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES

Large 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

ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

21

Classic

Restorations Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529

Jaguar XK140 Roadster Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen

Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk

Mechanical Electrical Panel Work Ashframe repairs Paintwork Interior Trim

Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa

Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health

Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more

For more information or to book an appointment Tel 01828 632141

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

Tel 01828 633501

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

SIDLEYS DRIVING SCHOOL Est 2005

Fully Qualified ADI DSA registered

1 Hour Lessons

Initial Training in Blairgowrie area then your choice of test centre covering

Dundee Perth and Forfar

Door to Door Service

Block bookings amp gift vouchers availab le

Theory Tuition and Pass Plus

Patient and Fr iendly instructor For more information contact Colin on

01828 633 017 07751072408

Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

Also available chicken and fish dishes bull veggie options bull gluten free pizzas and pastas

All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

copy R Wallace

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

copy DM Phillips

copy D Robbins copy D Robbins

copy D Robbins

26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

copy E Brown

copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

copy R McGill

27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

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POLICE REPORT Tayside Police along with Scotlandrsquos other Police forces have just completed a two week annual Summer Safety Campaign which targeted those people who choose to

drink or take drugs and then drive During last yearrsquos campaign 31 drivers were ar-rested for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men and 6 women) A third of those were 25 years-old or younger while two thirds were between the ages of 26 and 55 years-old The public were extremely supportive of previous campaigns Indeed around half of all those arrested by the police were as a result of a call from a mem-ber of the public The overwhelming majority of people recognise the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour not only to the driver and their passengers but to other road users as well The public can be assured that Tayside Police has a constant focus on drinkdrug drivers throughout the year During the height of summer when there is an increase in public events and social gatherings it is important to raise awareness of this issue and re-mind drivers of their responsibilities as road users Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and drive and is found to be either over the limit or who is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested kept in custody and put before the courts perhaps spend-ing a weekend in the cells Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require breath tests under the law and those involved in road traffic accidents committing moving traffic offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol will be breath tested I f you are going to a social engagement with friends nominate a driver and with the money you save on a tax i fare why donrsquot you buy them soft drinks throughout the event Alternatively use a local taxi firm It will save you a lot of money in the long run should you lose your licence through drink driving Any member of the public wishing to report a drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police immediately on 0300 111 2222 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Providing the registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly

Carol Cameron PC9258

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 General Police number 0300 111 2222

Emergency number 999

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial Street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET Traditional Sweets in jars sold

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Duvets Flannelette Sheets amp Pillow Cases

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ALYTH PET SHOP PEANUTS pound130 a kilo

WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE

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Large 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

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ACAT OPENING HOURS Please note ACAT opening hours at

The Hub in Airlie Street are Saturday amp Wednesday 10 - 12

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Classic

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Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly made pizzas and pastas

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All dishes available to take away We also do Kiddies lsquoMake Your Own Pizzarsquo

Birthday Parties at weekends amp school holidays

2 Courses plus 1 drink = pound11 Sunday to Thurs To make a booking or order a t akeaway

call Helen on 07871221599

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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

SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

Ron Kir kpatr ick

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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or 07762 188418 (mobile)

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Tel 01828 628477

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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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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16th September 2010 7pm

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One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

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SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

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I can also simulate your photos into Oil and Watercolour Prints using Computer

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BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

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ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

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SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

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Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

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Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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SCOUT REPORT You may have heard this be-fore ndash Irsquove got a little behind ndash no not that way Itrsquos not carry-ing out activities at this time of year itrsquos finding time to sit

down and recall them all To conclude their summer programme the Beavers held an international night complete with barbeque on the Market Muir The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete with added protein of a few midgies which condescended to pay a visit The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish ndash spaghetti on a roll Apparently the t rick is to spoon a lib-eral quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and then clamp your jaws together Kitchen towels were sim-ply inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage and if this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher Still ldquoItrsquos a dull the day you donrsquot learn somethingrdquo Another of our activities was our Fatherrsquos Day Frolics This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit all tastes and ages The first option was a day hike start-ing at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders supporting this as we had to divide into two groups Not that there was a competition to see who was first back but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair dis-tance before their retu rn Now that I think on it we didnrsquot see that whole group report in so if anyone spots some poor souls wandering about the Hill ndash take my advice and maintain a low profile The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and supported by Cath Jackson This proved a pleasant activ-ity which was enjoyed by all Itrsquos just as well we had the answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which many of the participants attended Our catering staff were kept busy for a while as our guests arrived but none went away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their endeavours I know all the helpers for the day would be most embarrassed if I named them all ndash so I will as with-out their hard work this event could never have been undertaken ndash Cath Jackson Lynda McNaughton Fiona Tasker Bruce Arnott Jack Brown Kenny Moyes Norman West Patrick West The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp at Fergus Glenisla The concept for this yearrsquos camp was to provide a back to basics event No mobile phones as there was no signal no pocket money needed as no shops to buy anything I wish I had added no wind or rain but these were an added feature which provided a chal-lenge I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as if not this article would have to be published in several volumes however I am happy to report that our charges entered into the spirit of the event and demonst rated a willingness to throw themselves into all the activities that were ar-ranged To them I say - you only get out what you put in so if you had a good time it was because you played the game(s) well Well done

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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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

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ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

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LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

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16th September 2010 7pm

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Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

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parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

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TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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22

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovativ e Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WA LLSWATER 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

wwwstrathmoreheritagecouk Carpenterrsquos Cottage

Pitnacree Street Alyth PH118DY Office 01828 632 379 Mobile 07973 970 176

FREE ESTIMATES FOR ALL WORKS

New builds Renovations Extensions Drainage Groundworks Machinery

Hire

Windows amp Doors

Kitchens Bathrooms Driveways Block Paving Landscaping

Strathmore Heritage Homes

Ltd

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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL

2010 The Teddy Bears Trail 2010 is sponsored by Alyth amp District Business Association and is a competition that has been designed for the young and the young at heart Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth Scotland but this year and has decided to join in the Governmentrsquos ldquo Healthy Eatingrdquo project Teddy canrsquot decide what kind of fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and vegetables in teddyrsquos paws or at his feet in their win-dows The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of August Collect a free ent ry form f rom Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cut-ters Airlie Street follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of the fruit(s ) andor vegetable(s) t here may be more than one Teddy in some of the windows For the young ones taking part please look and listen for the traffic as you cross the roads Once you have answered all the questions please take your entry forms to J amp M Kay Ladies amp Gents Hairdresser 13 Airlie Street Alyth We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their will-ingness to take part and to all who have entered and those who are going to do so Have fun on the t rail Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin MacDonald Cost cutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the Septemberrsquos Com-mittee Meeting

PANORAMA DIAL

A team of folk who are involved in the campaign to keep the Hill of Alyth in com-mon ownership have been working on re-storing the panorama dial on Alyth

Hill It was finished in June but damage has occurred to the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a brass dial and remove the cement tha t has broken away A big thanks to all those who helped A further announcement is planned soon and will appear on the website (wwwalythhillcom) and in the Alyth Voice

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

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps in July over 100 organic grocery lines Eco - friendly cleaners amp soap

Sign up for our weekly newsletter - send your email address to

theorganic hutgooglemailcom

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5

Half mile south of Meigle Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns

Settle Petal Bedding and Borders Longleys Smiddy Meigle

On sale now a variety of planted containers bedding and

hanging baskets Available all July and August

Stewart Towers ice cream tubs Local and delicious

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

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23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

copy G Annan

copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

23

(for FREE Internet access and advice on tracing your ancestors

exhibitions

(for Alyth photos Cemetery amp Parish Records)

ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT 2010 OPENING TIMES

Alyth Parish Church Saturdays 10-12 Sundays 2-4 There are now over 3000 photographs in the church computer covering School class photos (every decade from 1895) Events (public events over the decades) Businesses (photos amp billheads from most

bygone businesses)) Views (every angle of the town including many

no-longer-there buildings and views) Text (guides almanacks acts diaries etc etc) People (nearly 1000 photographs of past amp

present residents) Cemeter y (maps burial records and headstone

photographs fo r Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries) Par ish Records (from 1623mdash1854)

LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO mdash

Tel 01828 633045 Alyth Museum Wed-Sun 1mdash 5pm May to September Alyth Library Monday10-12302-4 Tuesday10-12306-8 WedSun Closed Thursday 2-4 6-8 Friday 2-4 Saturday 930-1230

ADMISSION IS FREE AT ALL LOCATIONS

EAST PERTHSHIRE

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ASSOCIATION wwwepnwaorguk

NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

16th September 2010 7pm

Village Hall WOLFHILL

ALL WELCOME

~ open forum questionanswer session with Police Inspector Paddy Buckl ey-Jones amp

EPNWA representatives ~ ~ drop-inout at any time ~

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

Provides Childcar e befor e amp after school Open hours Monday ndash Friday 8am to 9am amp 315pm to 6pm

contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)

Abbey Cleaning and Ironing Services

Kinnaird School Road Kettins Blairgow rie PH13 9JL

Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766

Domestic Cleaning Holiday Cottage Cleaning

One Off Cleans New Build Cleaning

End Of tenancy Cleaning Office Cleaning

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS C ARDS amp CALENDARS

at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD and also at

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 Wisecraf t the

mental health craf t project in Blairgowrie

----------------------------------------------- Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs

Only two needed pound1 each Phone Listed Number

TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Based in - Meigle -

M 07961 879239

wwwresoluteitcouk

E inforesoluteitcouk

Looking to buy a new computer W ant advice on purchasing or developing

your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC

Tired of Call C entres 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

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

BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT ALYTH LIBRARY

Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun free friendly sessions for parentscarers and children aged up to 4 years incorporating songs stories and nursery rhymes old and new The sessions last for about 30 minutes and are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhy-metime session leader They run every two weeks in Alyth Library on every second Wednesday at 1030am and are designed to encourage children to learn to love books stories and music No child is too young to enjoy songs rhymes and musical instru-ments so bring your baby or toddler along and join in the fun Dates for 2010 are as follows ndash

July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 18

September 1 15 29 October 13 amp 27

November 10 amp 24

No need to book ndash just come

along

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 Clean ing

New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning

Office Cleaning

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowrie ByKettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

ALYTH MOTHER amp TODDLERS Alyth Mothers amp Toddlers Group is open to all

parents of children under 5 years old and meets 3 times a week in the

Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth (go up the steps between the Alyth Museum amp Fergusonrsquos)

10am - 1130am on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays Cost per session pound1 for adult amp 1child

50p for 2ndsubsequent children Tel 01828 633537 for more details

24

Selling Quality LOCAL meats

from caring local farmers

Try our pound20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL 4 Pork Loin Steaks 4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs 1lb Spare Ribs 2 Large Chicken Fillets 1lb Sausages 4 Burgers

Sunrsquos Outndash

Itrsquos Party Time

M J Dorward Butchers Tel 01828 632303

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575 582223

wwwglenisla-hotelcom

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2nd July to 26th September 2010

Bar open all day from Noon until closing from Wednesday to Sunday

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 1200 to 1400 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2100

Soup and home baking available all afternoon

Dinner reservations essential Lunch reservations advised

Big Screen - Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Games Nights see website for details

Wonderful beer garden 5 discount on bar food when showing this advert

Proud sponsors of the Mount Blair Tug of War Team

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound895 Children pound595 Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

copy DM Phillips

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26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

copy M Cook

28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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24

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from caring local farmers

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Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound29 pp Buggy Hire - pound12

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25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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copy P Menzies

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27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

copy M Cook

28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

25

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP

Ready to put the FUN in fundraising from left Jim Lindsay Ruth Jolly Alison OrsquoBrien Mary Hogg Jim MacFarlane Dorothy Lindsay Nancy Muir George Robertson Janey MacFarlane Valerie Waring Margaret Aitchison Elasaidh Mollison Audrey Young

Once again the generosity of the people of Alyth and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors to our town has proved the Kirk Shop to be a resounding success in this our 10th year raising pound8161 Little did we know back in 2001 wed still be playing shoppies ten years on I know I speak for many when I say we put our hearts and souls into this particular venture simply

because we get much much more out of it Of course without the many volunteers and the vast number of customers the Kirk Shop would be a non-event A special thank you must be ex tended to Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on electrical goods The cross-stitch picture by Mrs Eileen Colley was won by Mrs Drew of Meigle and

the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr Brown a holidaymaker from Peterhead The support and encouragement the fund-raisers receive from the Alyth community is ver y much appr eciated indeed and means that plans for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don t panic team its only the date so far - 4711

Audr ey Young Convenor

ALYTH IN BLOOM Help came to us from a most unexpected source We were planting what seemed like hundreds of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance to Alyth and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the soil (like a desert) when the thought occurred what about the Fire Bri-gade Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching (on a training night of course) Yes they would WONDERFUL So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and his gallant crew for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM and that was without having to call 999

Thank you again Marguerite McKenzie Chairperson

Photos Top left Job Done Marguerite McKenzie Peggy Fowley Dona Rob-bins Claire Samani Bottom left Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Gra-ham Davidson Bob Kydd Calum Turnbull Bottom right Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June

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copy D Robbins

26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

copy E Brown

copy E Brown

copy A Henderson

copy P Menzies

copy R McGill

27

Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

copy M Cook

28

BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

copy G Annan

copy J Erskine

copy J Erskine

copy DH Todd

copy B Suttie

26

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prizewinners were back L-R Lewis Mitchell Cameron MacDonald Rachael Mitchell Ross Tait Emma Tait Emily Hatton

Front L-R Jessica Hatton Isla Reid Katy Tripney Michael Weir Alex MacDonald

CrossReach Christmas

Card Certificates

were awarded to Rachael

Ross Emma amp Emily

The Gr ace amp William

Mollison Special Award

was presented to Emily Hatton and Rachael Mitchell

ANGUS FEDERATION SWRI BOWLING TOURNAMENT took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI

ALYTH WALKING GROUP

Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill the group took Cargillrsquos path to link to the road to Drimmie turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall climbing gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed shores of Glendams From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th Meet in Alyth Square at 1pm Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ronplumtreemyzencouk for details

Above from left John Manning Margaret Wynd (head teacher) Jemima Javis Doreen McIntyre

The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School received a cheque for pound50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel

John Manning and Doreen McIntyre

DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund

ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENSrsquo ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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Over 200 of the British Armyrsquos top marksmen and women who were the top scorers in the qualifying competitions in the UK Germany and Cyprus competed for Her Majesty The Queenrsquos Medal in the British Army Operational Shooting Competition at Bisley recently The various types of shooting involved included short medium and long range engagement of targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using the standard military issue combat assault ri-fle The competitions are based upon the type of engagements that the soldier is likely to face in Afganistan Former Alyth lad Morgan Cook was one such soldier Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in last years competition which was equivalent to the points difference between 1st and 2nd place combined for the last 5 years he shot even more convincingly this year WO2 Cook finished 45 points ahead which is the largest margin ever recorded since the first Queens Medal Competi-tion in 1869 In addition to this achievement WO2

Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl and Gold medal for winning the top International Champion award beating all competitors from the UK Canada Oman and New Zealand WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army Target Pistol Team just last year and has already achieved the only qualifying score in the UK to be considered for competing in the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October He will find out within the nex t few weeks if he is to represent Scotland at these Games A Chief Instructor at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre in Chicksands Bedford WO2 Cook is quietly enjoying his success with his wife Jo son Cameron and daughter Caitlin He is already looking to July 2011 to defend his title and to become the first person ever to win

HM The Queen s Medal for the third year in suc-cession He is also to train full time in 2011 in preparation for selection into Team GB to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London Photo below shows The British Armyrsquos Top Marksman Morgan Cook receiving his awards

Stuart Clark ACC Chairman

Some of the readers of The Voice will already be aware that Jim Adam former Chairman of the Community Council has passed away Here we commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect to him Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Maryrsquos Street Dundee He was the youngest of five chil-dren to parents working in the Dundee jute mills Both Jimrsquos father and grandfather were born here in Alyth Jimrsquos father was born in James Street Alyth That tie to our town would bring Jim and his family back here in later life Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary Dundee

where he was noted for his dedication to his stud-ies Like many of his friends he was called up during the Second World War I remember him telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting office with three of his friends They were all sent to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk He was sent to the Fleet Air Arm He moaned to the re-cruiting Sergeant at the time but accepted later that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his life During his service he met Hilda whom he later married In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in different organisations helping others In search of secure work and a future fo r his family for he now had a son Dennis Jim joined Hildarsquos father in the family business He moved from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of England where he continued to work in local com-munities Such was his drive to ensure that he had work and food for his family that he held duel City and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Elec-trician Jim told me of one of his achievements He designed a Community Cent re when they were still unknown entities As Chairman of the committee on the estate where it was being built he ensured that a stage was the central theme of the Centre for youth theat re was a passion he held dearly At the end of his working life in 1982 Jim and Hilda moved north to Alyth It had long been Jimrsquos desire to retu rn home to where his father and grandfather were born In 1996 Jim was the found-ing member of Alyth Youth Theatre He produced

shows sometimes directed sometimes wrote the scripts He encouraged young writers and acto rs some of whom went on to study drama at univer-sity He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made honorary p resident at a fa rewell party Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth amp Kinross Council for his service in improving the quality of life for older people in the county as part of the International Year of Older Persons He was Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000 The National Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney MSP At 82 years of age and after serving the various communities in which he had lived he decided that it was time to hang up his gavel Jimrsquos passions were people and communities Such was his pas-sion that at one time or other he has been seri-ously involved with Alyth Gala Committee Alyth Christmas Lights the Drumderg Panel Alyth Youth Theatre he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Con-vention of 50 plus clubs a member of the Quality of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Coun-cil in various capacities Whilst we remember Jim our thoughts also go to Hilda Without Hildarsquos support throughout their 64 years together Jim would not have been able to carry out his great passions A point he continued to remind us about until his end Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June 2010 Jim always provided wise council He is much missed by Hilda son Dennis and his grand-daughters Sophie Ceri and Robyn

James Adam 9th October 1925 ndash 30th June 2010

ALYTH LAD ARMYrsquoS TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN

SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June Assistant Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum pictured left and John viewing lsquoA Presentation at Alyth Bowling Club 1932rsquo pictured right Speaking of the visit John said ldquoThe ex hibition displays every part of Alyth life from berry picking to church fecirctes If con-stituents are at all interested in East and Highland Perthshire I would strongly recommend that they take the time to visit the ex hibitionrdquo As well as showcasing Alyth the collection shows Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Meigle Ardler Newtyle Bridge of Cally the Glens Aberfeldy Dundee Muir-head and the surrounding district

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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BARRY TASKER Happy

21st Birthday

31st August 2010

GOTCHA Lots of love from Granny Grandad Uncle David Auntie Jackie Jade Matthew and Gizmo XXX

Congratulations

GOLDEN WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS TO

Dorothy amp Gordon Suttie of 12a Chapel Street

married on 9th July 1960

With Love amp Best Wishes from all the Family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY GRAEME MAXWELL

Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd Alyth recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson

It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago to the day of Graemes birthday July 7th and they have now been

married for 56 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY Mind the Stabilisers

From this To this

SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS See page 6 for details

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