136th Edition July 2009 Tel 01828 633045 Minimum Circulation 1700

Email address alythvoicealythvoicecouk Website wwwalythvoicecouk

Alyth Voice

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

GUIDE HUT GARDEN PARTY

Alythrsquos former sub-postmaster and Citizen of the Year and current member of Alyth Musical Society Billy Gordon continued to grow his beard after lsquoFiddler on the Roofrsquo so he could be sheared by District Guider Jenny Rattray to raise money for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund and lose at least 20 years in the process

A HUGE thank you to all who supported helped at contributed and donated to the Garden Party in so many ways The fantastic total in excess of pound2000 including over pound500 for Billys Beard Shave gives us a great start to our Guide Hut Restoration Fund Irene Hart (Chairperson)

Enjoying the sunshine in the above photo are Back Dawn Tosh Jenny Rattray Sheena Fotheringham Gillian Rattray Meghan Bisset Jessica Atkinson Claire Gordon Louise Murray Susan Parker Christina Park Fiona Young Irene Hart Middle Karen Arnold Hannah Oosterhoorn Tayla Rhind Lori Harden Sadie Sangster Jessica Duncan Grace Atkinson Front Shania Hamilton Ruby Muir Megan Thom Sarah McInally Lisa Fairweather Lacey Rhind

2

ALYTH LADIES KNITTING FOR CHARITY Well done You have done it again My wardrobes are filled I am hoping to have had a working party to pack and label another enormous contribution to those in need throughout the world - Feed the Children Ninewells Neonatal Unit Balcraig Foundation and Smile Train I am still being asked for wool so if you know of any hidden piles of wool please either let me know or hand them in to Megs Mini Market or Hobbies I reckon we will have knitted Alyth (and friends) dry in another year So letrsquos see what we can do I have on my computer a record of nearly a 1000 articles which tallies a set of matching goods as one And 48 or 96 squares as one blanket depending on the size A mammoth task Thank you so much I have quite a few names of regular contributors you know who you are and I thank you specially but there are many more I donrsquot know where you are but appreciate every stitch I would also like to thank Meg and Muriel for acting as my ldquocollecting boxesrdquo Lastly I would like to thank Michael Kay for taking time to get a photograph of some of the lovely work you have handed in displayed in Hobbiesrsquo window last month Have a great summer and hope the sun shines for us

Susan Dawson 01828 633239 email susanshellbtinternetcom

Above Alyth Parish Church Primary Sunday School had a lsquoTreat Dayrsquo on Saturday 9th May when they painted plates at Scone Showing off their designs at church are L-R Raighan Lindsay Caitlin Milne Callum Milne Isla Reid Emma Tait and Ross Tait with Sunday School helper Lynn Ferguson

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COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS RETIRE The retirement of Alyth Community Council chairman Jim Adam and secretary George Durance was marked by a dinner at Strathmore Golf Centre on Saturday 16th May with Councillors Ian Miller and Dennis Melloy as well as past and present Alyth community councillors The above photo shows L-R George Durance Pauline Durance Hilda Adam Jim Adam

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~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes JULY 3rd Quiz Night Burnside Inn Jam in the Den 6th-11th Annual Kirk Shop Airlie St Hall (p19) Alyth Parish Church 15-9 Aug Bookfest Cairnleith Street (see p12) Scouts amp Girlguiding 25th Jam in the Den Alyth Den (see p8) Jam in the Den 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club AUGUST 1st Family History Project launch (see p13) Alyth Parish Church 1st-9th Charity Shop Cairnleith St (see p27) Alyth Guide Hut Fund 15th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Freedom Coach 22nd Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 31st Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 31st Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood

- - VOICE TEASER - - - What is the origin of the CURLING POND

~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash The origin of Crathie Bridge From ldquoCrathierdquo at its south end

Crathes 1794 1805 - Ainslie Stobie Pictish cf W cardden thicket with the transposed r as is common and n word off as in Urquhart Compare also the loss of AS genitive in an which became euml (pronounced) in Middle English The OS map retains the final s but nobody seems to have heard it locally If the s be original see p14 The bridge was built after the disaster of Crathie in December 1786 in which by the capsizing of the ferry boat some Alyth people lost their lives One of them is commemorated in the Old Churchyard (see below)

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

The eroded headstone in The Arches mentioned above has been recorded already and will be included in the Alyth Parish Church Family History Project (see p13)

CT helm shield mantling 17[66] D M K A Originally erected by David [Moncur] mert in Alyth - - - - - - - - - - of [Hope Park Rattray] - - bro Wm sister Eliz---- (Ed Jervise ms vol 5pp 1659 amp 1664 gives David MONCUR green cloth mert Alyth along with six other persons was drowned by the upsetting of a ferry boat on Crathie 27121786 renewed by his nephew John MONCUR of Hope Park Rattray imo fa John MONCUR green cloth mert of Alyth mo Janet RAIT bro Wm sister Eliz all int here bro David mert Dundee int St Peterrsquos churchyard Dundee) Winged sandglass skull crossed bones [(c)Monumental Inscriptions pre 1855 by John F Mitchell amp Sheila Macbeth or Mitchell (1975)]

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

DATES FOR 2009 10am - 3pm on all dates

25th July - Alyth Square 22nd August - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 26th September- Alyth Square 24th October - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 28th November - Alyth Square 5th December - Indoor Christmas Market Blairgowrie

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor

Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - paulramsaybamffdemoncouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - alythvoicealythvoicecouk Advertising

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

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 Treasurer

Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - michaelkay1tiscalicouk Webmaster Derek Todd - dhtoddtiscalicouk

ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are

submitted before the 21st day (8th 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

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD Alyth Town Hall

on Monday 31st August 2009

500pm - 800pm 99 people donated in May including 7 new donors Thank you

For further information please visit our website at wwwscotbloodcouk

Cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corp had the chance to fly at Perth Air Show on Sunday 7th June Above shows Cadet Ian Fotheringham (Alyth) in the Piel CP 301A Emerande just before take-off (See Cadet Stuart Carling (Alyth) page 6)

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Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

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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

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New Builds Renovations Extensions Paving etc Free Estimates

AD ROOFING Slaters Tiles Gutters

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Free Consultations and Competitive Prices

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Aesthetic Practitioner RGN BN Tel 07824 880 682

ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Link 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

Jonathan Treffry Installations

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

Prompt reliable service with

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Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Large selection of Garden Plants Tools and Accessories now in stock

Household Wares Gifts amp Wedding Presents always available

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

Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm

CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a relaxing treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch

DayEvening appointments to suit 6 days a week Full range of waxing Eye treatments incl tinting amp

perming Nouveau lashes - semi - permanent lash extensions Heavenly Bodies spray tanning

Make up Coming soon facials amp Nails Call anytime for more information or call in Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

TOUTIE STUDIOS The Art Studio on Lower Bank Street run for many years by Jean Redgrave has reopened as Toutie Studios The studio offers all kinds of opportunities in art and music and is run by local artists and musicians Julie Keri and Luke Toutie Studios hosted their first event in April as part of the Strathmore Arts Festival where Keri a ceramics graduate from Duncan of Jordanstone College ran a series of ceramic tile printing workshops for all ages The work produced was exhibited alongside Disco Beards an exhibition by Dundee based artists Rob Hunter and John Louden who are soon to exhibit at Dundee Contemporary Arts The workshops and exhibition were a great success and were soon followed with a paper making project led by textiles graduate Julie and undertaken by three age groups ndash 5-9s 10-15s and adults The project produced a fantastic range of artwork from deli-cate handmade books and sculptures to Egyptian influenced scrolls and even a woolly sheep hanging mobile This project was topped off with an exhibition on 27th June 2009 The summer programme for children includes weekly art workshops Toutie Studios Art Attack on Thursdays a week-end of ceramics on 11th amp 12th July and DJ skills taster on 8th August For adults a mixed media art and craft class continues on Thursday evenings and the studio is hosting a drawing and painting master-class weekend on 15th and 16th August with award winning portrait painter Clare Brennan You may see artists from Toutie Studios at the Community Wing during the holidays as they will be facilitating a week of workshops as part of the School summer programme After the School holidays the regular childrens Saturday classes will resume with a 6 week ceramics project and plans are under way to start self directed life drawing sessions and Yoga Alongside the workshop programme Toutie Studios is available as a space to hire for exhibitions or groups to meet for childrens Arty parties and for one to one music and DJ tuition All artists and musicians are fully disclosed and pro-fessionals in their field To book a place please contact 01828 633912 or 07967397558 (Julie) or infotoutiestudioscouk wwwtoutiestudioscouk Please pop along and visit the studio to find out more or to see the space The kettle is always on [image from ceramics family workshop part of the stART festival]

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HOOFPRINTS OVER SCOTLAND The roads and tracks around Alyth have been resounding to the clop of horsesrsquo hooves recently in preparation for a horse ride of a thousand miles round Scotland Kate Godfrey is setting off from her home at Inverquiech in early July to raise money for the international training arm of World Horse Welfare (formerly the International League for the Protection of Horses) The journey which will last almost four months aims to use ancient hill tracks

drove roads and old military routes through the mountains On the trip she will be accompa-nied by two special brothers her Highland pony geldings Doogs and Yeoman Kate and Chic Nicoll bred the ponies and Kate and lsquothe boysrsquo have made many trips camping in the Scottish mountains ndash but never one of this duration ldquoHighlands are just ideal for a trip of this kindrdquo said Kate ldquoTheyrsquore strong and docile and they will march tirelessly to the next horizon Theyrsquore also lsquoeasy keepersrsquo which have adapted over thousands of years to exist on poor quality mountain grazing These guys are extremely clever and surefooted about crossing bogs and rivers ndash as long as you trust them to make the decisions Katersquos farriers Jim and Kevin Balfour from Tealing told her about the work they do for World Horse Welfare running training courses in developing countries for the owners of working horses and inspired her to raise money to help Although they will often be camping the planned trip has also struck a chord with her fellow Scottish horse riders she has been overwhelmed with offers of places to stay grazing (and the occasional bath) from people on her route as well as lots of local information about tracks and byways Katersquos partner Bill Everett MRCVS a familiar face for many years in Scottish endurance vetting circles plans to meet up with Kate periodically to monitor the ponies He is carrying out a small veterinary study for The Long Riders Guild (organisation of international equestrian explorers affiliated to the Royal Geographical Society) on the effects of long distance travel on the horses ldquoAnd hopefully check up on my welfare toordquo adds Kate You can find out more about Katersquos journey and about long distance riding in Scotland generally on her website wwwafinehorsecouk She can also be sponsored online via httpjustgivingcomhoofprintsoverscotland The Alyth Voice hopes to publish some updates of their progress en route

SWIFT APPEAL Have you seen swifts in Perth amp Kinross Are you interested in finding out more about these remarkable birds If so you can help us help the swifts Swifts are amazing birds that visit Scotland for just over three months in the summer They migrate from central amp southern Africa to raise their chicks here and only stop flying once they have found a nest site - swifts eat sleep and even mate on the wing (they never perch on wires or posts like swallows and martins do) In fact the only time they land is when raising their chicks Swifts are sooty-brown in colour and have distinctive sickle-shaped wings On summer evenings if the weather is fair swifts gather in ldquoscreamingrdquo parties chasing around the buildings where they nest Unfortunately swift numbers have dropped dramatically over recent years and one of the reasons for this could be a shortage of nesting sites Perth amp Kinross Ranger Service is looking for volunteers to take part in the lsquoTown Swift Surveyrsquo which is a very simple survey involving a couple of evening walks in mid-late July looking for swifts in screaming parties If you are interested in taking part in the survey know where swifts nest or want more information on swifts please contact Daniele Muir on dmuirpkcgovuk or 01250 874661 Survey forms can be found at httpwwwtaysidebiodiversitycoukBiodiversity_Survey_Swiftasp and your data can be filled in on-line

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On Sunday 24th May Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids golf competition at Strathmore Golf Centre Alyth went with a swing raising over pound5300 for the charity The inau-gural Ladies and Gents Scratch amp Handicap Open attracted over 100 entrants and saw prize money of pound1300 distributed among the winning golfers Cash for Kids Co-ordinator Lynda Curran said ldquoThis was a fantastic event and special thanks must go to the members of Strathmore Golf Club who came along to help officiate and support this new competition Cash for Kids is also very grateful to the hole and prize money sponsors and those who donated raffle and auction items With this kind of generosity and help the charity can only go from strength to strengthrdquo David Norman Manager of the Centre commented ldquoStrathmore Golf Centre is proud to support Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids and we will be organising a similar event next year for the charity ndash as well as sponsoring their golf event at Ashludie in August We were de-lighted with the support of the local business commu-nity for helping to make this event successful through their very generous sponsorshiprdquo They included Murray Pennycook Plumbing and Heating Alyth Wheatly Electricians Alyth Classic Restorations Alyth Lamb and Gardiner Coupar Angus The Red House Hotel Coupar Angus Smith and Son Coaches Coupar Angus and Cut Above Blairgowrie Auctioned items included a Colin Montgomerie signed Yonex Putter Sandy Lyle Signed Polo Shirt Round of Golf for 4 at Gleneagles 2 Nights B amp B at the DeVere deluxe Cameron House Loch Lomond and 2 Nights BampB for 2 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ayr With another 20 rounds of Golf for Four being donated for Auction and a raffle to help boost funds the fundraiser was a complete success The above photo shows the Cash for Kids team and event organisers

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STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE RAISE pound5300 FOR RADIO TAYrsquoS CASH FOR KIDS

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ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

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2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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Tel 01250 874441

WWWHODGESOLICITORSCOUK

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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

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

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Tel 01828 632302

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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 07846048389

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

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Plastering Dry Lining

Ames taping Wet Dash

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678

All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Require

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

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Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Gavin R Jamieson

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FOR ALL GARDEN SERVICES

Grass cutting flower beds paving decking power washing fencing

shed and garage clearing and cleaning all other odd outdoor jobs

Ground Clearance service available for building plots

Call 07739 833595

01828 633669 (evenings) Or

Free phone 08002 118583 baronyviewbtinternetcom

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

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Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

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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

Butterflies of Blairgowrie

Environmentally friendly flowers for every occasion

Designer Florist

WErsquoVE MOVED

(5 mins walk away) 2 Coupar Angus Road Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

COLIN amp CATHY FORD

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE

MANICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs BUSINESS AS USUALTel01828 632297

In need of a cleaner call on Country Cleaners weeklymonthly cleaning

holiday cottages businesses trustworthy and reliable

reasonable rates security checked and fully insured for more information call Vikki on 07933502965 or 01250874576

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE 20kg pound1980CAT LITTERS

THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

Free delivery in amp around Alyth

IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU

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

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

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Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

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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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

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RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted

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Alyth

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01828 633356

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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

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Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

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seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

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From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

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Follow signs

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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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copy A Ramsay

ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

32

Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

2

ALYTH LADIES KNITTING FOR CHARITY Well done You have done it again My wardrobes are filled I am hoping to have had a working party to pack and label another enormous contribution to those in need throughout the world - Feed the Children Ninewells Neonatal Unit Balcraig Foundation and Smile Train I am still being asked for wool so if you know of any hidden piles of wool please either let me know or hand them in to Megs Mini Market or Hobbies I reckon we will have knitted Alyth (and friends) dry in another year So letrsquos see what we can do I have on my computer a record of nearly a 1000 articles which tallies a set of matching goods as one And 48 or 96 squares as one blanket depending on the size A mammoth task Thank you so much I have quite a few names of regular contributors you know who you are and I thank you specially but there are many more I donrsquot know where you are but appreciate every stitch I would also like to thank Meg and Muriel for acting as my ldquocollecting boxesrdquo Lastly I would like to thank Michael Kay for taking time to get a photograph of some of the lovely work you have handed in displayed in Hobbiesrsquo window last month Have a great summer and hope the sun shines for us

Susan Dawson 01828 633239 email susanshellbtinternetcom

Above Alyth Parish Church Primary Sunday School had a lsquoTreat Dayrsquo on Saturday 9th May when they painted plates at Scone Showing off their designs at church are L-R Raighan Lindsay Caitlin Milne Callum Milne Isla Reid Emma Tait and Ross Tait with Sunday School helper Lynn Ferguson

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COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS RETIRE The retirement of Alyth Community Council chairman Jim Adam and secretary George Durance was marked by a dinner at Strathmore Golf Centre on Saturday 16th May with Councillors Ian Miller and Dennis Melloy as well as past and present Alyth community councillors The above photo shows L-R George Durance Pauline Durance Hilda Adam Jim Adam

3

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes JULY 3rd Quiz Night Burnside Inn Jam in the Den 6th-11th Annual Kirk Shop Airlie St Hall (p19) Alyth Parish Church 15-9 Aug Bookfest Cairnleith Street (see p12) Scouts amp Girlguiding 25th Jam in the Den Alyth Den (see p8) Jam in the Den 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club AUGUST 1st Family History Project launch (see p13) Alyth Parish Church 1st-9th Charity Shop Cairnleith St (see p27) Alyth Guide Hut Fund 15th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Freedom Coach 22nd Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 31st Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 31st Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood

- - VOICE TEASER - - - What is the origin of the CURLING POND

~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash The origin of Crathie Bridge From ldquoCrathierdquo at its south end

Crathes 1794 1805 - Ainslie Stobie Pictish cf W cardden thicket with the transposed r as is common and n word off as in Urquhart Compare also the loss of AS genitive in an which became euml (pronounced) in Middle English The OS map retains the final s but nobody seems to have heard it locally If the s be original see p14 The bridge was built after the disaster of Crathie in December 1786 in which by the capsizing of the ferry boat some Alyth people lost their lives One of them is commemorated in the Old Churchyard (see below)

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

The eroded headstone in The Arches mentioned above has been recorded already and will be included in the Alyth Parish Church Family History Project (see p13)

CT helm shield mantling 17[66] D M K A Originally erected by David [Moncur] mert in Alyth - - - - - - - - - - of [Hope Park Rattray] - - bro Wm sister Eliz---- (Ed Jervise ms vol 5pp 1659 amp 1664 gives David MONCUR green cloth mert Alyth along with six other persons was drowned by the upsetting of a ferry boat on Crathie 27121786 renewed by his nephew John MONCUR of Hope Park Rattray imo fa John MONCUR green cloth mert of Alyth mo Janet RAIT bro Wm sister Eliz all int here bro David mert Dundee int St Peterrsquos churchyard Dundee) Winged sandglass skull crossed bones [(c)Monumental Inscriptions pre 1855 by John F Mitchell amp Sheila Macbeth or Mitchell (1975)]

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

DATES FOR 2009 10am - 3pm on all dates

25th July - Alyth Square 22nd August - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 26th September- Alyth Square 24th October - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 28th November - Alyth Square 5th December - Indoor Christmas Market Blairgowrie

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor

Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - paulramsaybamffdemoncouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - alythvoicealythvoicecouk Advertising

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

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 Treasurer

Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - michaelkay1tiscalicouk Webmaster Derek Todd - dhtoddtiscalicouk

ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are

submitted before the 21st day (8th 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

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD Alyth Town Hall

on Monday 31st August 2009

500pm - 800pm 99 people donated in May including 7 new donors Thank you

For further information please visit our website at wwwscotbloodcouk

Cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corp had the chance to fly at Perth Air Show on Sunday 7th June Above shows Cadet Ian Fotheringham (Alyth) in the Piel CP 301A Emerande just before take-off (See Cadet Stuart Carling (Alyth) page 6)

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Free Consultations and Competitive Prices

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ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY

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New range of Link 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

Jonathan Treffry Installations

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

Prompt reliable service with

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Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Large selection of Garden Plants Tools and Accessories now in stock

Household Wares Gifts amp Wedding Presents always available

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

Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm

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Enjoy a relaxing treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch

DayEvening appointments to suit 6 days a week Full range of waxing Eye treatments incl tinting amp

perming Nouveau lashes - semi - permanent lash extensions Heavenly Bodies spray tanning

Make up Coming soon facials amp Nails Call anytime for more information or call in Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

TOUTIE STUDIOS The Art Studio on Lower Bank Street run for many years by Jean Redgrave has reopened as Toutie Studios The studio offers all kinds of opportunities in art and music and is run by local artists and musicians Julie Keri and Luke Toutie Studios hosted their first event in April as part of the Strathmore Arts Festival where Keri a ceramics graduate from Duncan of Jordanstone College ran a series of ceramic tile printing workshops for all ages The work produced was exhibited alongside Disco Beards an exhibition by Dundee based artists Rob Hunter and John Louden who are soon to exhibit at Dundee Contemporary Arts The workshops and exhibition were a great success and were soon followed with a paper making project led by textiles graduate Julie and undertaken by three age groups ndash 5-9s 10-15s and adults The project produced a fantastic range of artwork from deli-cate handmade books and sculptures to Egyptian influenced scrolls and even a woolly sheep hanging mobile This project was topped off with an exhibition on 27th June 2009 The summer programme for children includes weekly art workshops Toutie Studios Art Attack on Thursdays a week-end of ceramics on 11th amp 12th July and DJ skills taster on 8th August For adults a mixed media art and craft class continues on Thursday evenings and the studio is hosting a drawing and painting master-class weekend on 15th and 16th August with award winning portrait painter Clare Brennan You may see artists from Toutie Studios at the Community Wing during the holidays as they will be facilitating a week of workshops as part of the School summer programme After the School holidays the regular childrens Saturday classes will resume with a 6 week ceramics project and plans are under way to start self directed life drawing sessions and Yoga Alongside the workshop programme Toutie Studios is available as a space to hire for exhibitions or groups to meet for childrens Arty parties and for one to one music and DJ tuition All artists and musicians are fully disclosed and pro-fessionals in their field To book a place please contact 01828 633912 or 07967397558 (Julie) or infotoutiestudioscouk wwwtoutiestudioscouk Please pop along and visit the studio to find out more or to see the space The kettle is always on [image from ceramics family workshop part of the stART festival]

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HOOFPRINTS OVER SCOTLAND The roads and tracks around Alyth have been resounding to the clop of horsesrsquo hooves recently in preparation for a horse ride of a thousand miles round Scotland Kate Godfrey is setting off from her home at Inverquiech in early July to raise money for the international training arm of World Horse Welfare (formerly the International League for the Protection of Horses) The journey which will last almost four months aims to use ancient hill tracks

drove roads and old military routes through the mountains On the trip she will be accompa-nied by two special brothers her Highland pony geldings Doogs and Yeoman Kate and Chic Nicoll bred the ponies and Kate and lsquothe boysrsquo have made many trips camping in the Scottish mountains ndash but never one of this duration ldquoHighlands are just ideal for a trip of this kindrdquo said Kate ldquoTheyrsquore strong and docile and they will march tirelessly to the next horizon Theyrsquore also lsquoeasy keepersrsquo which have adapted over thousands of years to exist on poor quality mountain grazing These guys are extremely clever and surefooted about crossing bogs and rivers ndash as long as you trust them to make the decisions Katersquos farriers Jim and Kevin Balfour from Tealing told her about the work they do for World Horse Welfare running training courses in developing countries for the owners of working horses and inspired her to raise money to help Although they will often be camping the planned trip has also struck a chord with her fellow Scottish horse riders she has been overwhelmed with offers of places to stay grazing (and the occasional bath) from people on her route as well as lots of local information about tracks and byways Katersquos partner Bill Everett MRCVS a familiar face for many years in Scottish endurance vetting circles plans to meet up with Kate periodically to monitor the ponies He is carrying out a small veterinary study for The Long Riders Guild (organisation of international equestrian explorers affiliated to the Royal Geographical Society) on the effects of long distance travel on the horses ldquoAnd hopefully check up on my welfare toordquo adds Kate You can find out more about Katersquos journey and about long distance riding in Scotland generally on her website wwwafinehorsecouk She can also be sponsored online via httpjustgivingcomhoofprintsoverscotland The Alyth Voice hopes to publish some updates of their progress en route

SWIFT APPEAL Have you seen swifts in Perth amp Kinross Are you interested in finding out more about these remarkable birds If so you can help us help the swifts Swifts are amazing birds that visit Scotland for just over three months in the summer They migrate from central amp southern Africa to raise their chicks here and only stop flying once they have found a nest site - swifts eat sleep and even mate on the wing (they never perch on wires or posts like swallows and martins do) In fact the only time they land is when raising their chicks Swifts are sooty-brown in colour and have distinctive sickle-shaped wings On summer evenings if the weather is fair swifts gather in ldquoscreamingrdquo parties chasing around the buildings where they nest Unfortunately swift numbers have dropped dramatically over recent years and one of the reasons for this could be a shortage of nesting sites Perth amp Kinross Ranger Service is looking for volunteers to take part in the lsquoTown Swift Surveyrsquo which is a very simple survey involving a couple of evening walks in mid-late July looking for swifts in screaming parties If you are interested in taking part in the survey know where swifts nest or want more information on swifts please contact Daniele Muir on dmuirpkcgovuk or 01250 874661 Survey forms can be found at httpwwwtaysidebiodiversitycoukBiodiversity_Survey_Swiftasp and your data can be filled in on-line

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On Sunday 24th May Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids golf competition at Strathmore Golf Centre Alyth went with a swing raising over pound5300 for the charity The inau-gural Ladies and Gents Scratch amp Handicap Open attracted over 100 entrants and saw prize money of pound1300 distributed among the winning golfers Cash for Kids Co-ordinator Lynda Curran said ldquoThis was a fantastic event and special thanks must go to the members of Strathmore Golf Club who came along to help officiate and support this new competition Cash for Kids is also very grateful to the hole and prize money sponsors and those who donated raffle and auction items With this kind of generosity and help the charity can only go from strength to strengthrdquo David Norman Manager of the Centre commented ldquoStrathmore Golf Centre is proud to support Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids and we will be organising a similar event next year for the charity ndash as well as sponsoring their golf event at Ashludie in August We were de-lighted with the support of the local business commu-nity for helping to make this event successful through their very generous sponsorshiprdquo They included Murray Pennycook Plumbing and Heating Alyth Wheatly Electricians Alyth Classic Restorations Alyth Lamb and Gardiner Coupar Angus The Red House Hotel Coupar Angus Smith and Son Coaches Coupar Angus and Cut Above Blairgowrie Auctioned items included a Colin Montgomerie signed Yonex Putter Sandy Lyle Signed Polo Shirt Round of Golf for 4 at Gleneagles 2 Nights B amp B at the DeVere deluxe Cameron House Loch Lomond and 2 Nights BampB for 2 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ayr With another 20 rounds of Golf for Four being donated for Auction and a raffle to help boost funds the fundraiser was a complete success The above photo shows the Cash for Kids team and event organisers

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STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE RAISE pound5300 FOR RADIO TAYrsquoS CASH FOR KIDS

6

ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

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2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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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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PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

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Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07846048389

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

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Gavin R Jamieson

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Free phone 08002 118583 baronyviewbtinternetcom

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ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

8

LICENSED GROCER

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Tel No 01828 632306

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Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

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Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

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For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

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Extensions Renovations

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reasonable rates security checked and fully insured for more information call Vikki on 07933502965 or 01250874576

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

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PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

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THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

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Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

copy A Macmillan

copy A Macmillan

Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

9

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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

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For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

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Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

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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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

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

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

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

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Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

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The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

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ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

30

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

3

~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes JULY 3rd Quiz Night Burnside Inn Jam in the Den 6th-11th Annual Kirk Shop Airlie St Hall (p19) Alyth Parish Church 15-9 Aug Bookfest Cairnleith Street (see p12) Scouts amp Girlguiding 25th Jam in the Den Alyth Den (see p8) Jam in the Den 27th Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club AUGUST 1st Family History Project launch (see p13) Alyth Parish Church 1st-9th Charity Shop Cairnleith St (see p27) Alyth Guide Hut Fund 15th Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall Freedom Coach 22nd Coffee Morning Airlie Street Hall SNP 31st Lunch Club Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit Club 31st Blood Donor Session Town Hall Scotblood

- - VOICE TEASER - - - What is the origin of the CURLING POND

~~~

Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash The origin of Crathie Bridge From ldquoCrathierdquo at its south end

Crathes 1794 1805 - Ainslie Stobie Pictish cf W cardden thicket with the transposed r as is common and n word off as in Urquhart Compare also the loss of AS genitive in an which became euml (pronounced) in Middle English The OS map retains the final s but nobody seems to have heard it locally If the s be original see p14 The bridge was built after the disaster of Crathie in December 1786 in which by the capsizing of the ferry boat some Alyth people lost their lives One of them is commemorated in the Old Churchyard (see below)

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

The eroded headstone in The Arches mentioned above has been recorded already and will be included in the Alyth Parish Church Family History Project (see p13)

CT helm shield mantling 17[66] D M K A Originally erected by David [Moncur] mert in Alyth - - - - - - - - - - of [Hope Park Rattray] - - bro Wm sister Eliz---- (Ed Jervise ms vol 5pp 1659 amp 1664 gives David MONCUR green cloth mert Alyth along with six other persons was drowned by the upsetting of a ferry boat on Crathie 27121786 renewed by his nephew John MONCUR of Hope Park Rattray imo fa John MONCUR green cloth mert of Alyth mo Janet RAIT bro Wm sister Eliz all int here bro David mert Dundee int St Peterrsquos churchyard Dundee) Winged sandglass skull crossed bones [(c)Monumental Inscriptions pre 1855 by John F Mitchell amp Sheila Macbeth or Mitchell (1975)]

Useful Telephone Numbers

Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256 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

Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership

PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF wwwstrathmoreglensorg

or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or suestrathmoreglenssolcouk

DATES FOR 2009 10am - 3pm on all dates

25th July - Alyth Square 22nd August - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 26th September- Alyth Square 24th October - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 28th November - Alyth Square 5th December - Indoor Christmas Market Blairgowrie

ALYTH VOICE TEAM Editor

Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - paulramsaybamffdemoncouk CompositorSecretary

Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - alythvoicealythvoicecouk Advertising

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

Distribution Paul amp Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725 Treasurer

Michael Kay - 01828 632252632690 - michaelkay1tiscalicouk Webmaster Derek Todd - dhtoddtiscalicouk

ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are

submitted before the 21st day (8th 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

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD Alyth Town Hall

on Monday 31st August 2009

500pm - 800pm 99 people donated in May including 7 new donors Thank you

For further information please visit our website at wwwscotbloodcouk

Cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corp had the chance to fly at Perth Air Show on Sunday 7th June Above shows Cadet Ian Fotheringham (Alyth) in the Piel CP 301A Emerande just before take-off (See Cadet Stuart Carling (Alyth) page 6)

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New range of Link 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

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Prompt reliable service with

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Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

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Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Large selection of Garden Plants Tools and Accessories now in stock

Household Wares Gifts amp Wedding Presents always available

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

Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm

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Enjoy a relaxing treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch

DayEvening appointments to suit 6 days a week Full range of waxing Eye treatments incl tinting amp

perming Nouveau lashes - semi - permanent lash extensions Heavenly Bodies spray tanning

Make up Coming soon facials amp Nails Call anytime for more information or call in Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

TOUTIE STUDIOS The Art Studio on Lower Bank Street run for many years by Jean Redgrave has reopened as Toutie Studios The studio offers all kinds of opportunities in art and music and is run by local artists and musicians Julie Keri and Luke Toutie Studios hosted their first event in April as part of the Strathmore Arts Festival where Keri a ceramics graduate from Duncan of Jordanstone College ran a series of ceramic tile printing workshops for all ages The work produced was exhibited alongside Disco Beards an exhibition by Dundee based artists Rob Hunter and John Louden who are soon to exhibit at Dundee Contemporary Arts The workshops and exhibition were a great success and were soon followed with a paper making project led by textiles graduate Julie and undertaken by three age groups ndash 5-9s 10-15s and adults The project produced a fantastic range of artwork from deli-cate handmade books and sculptures to Egyptian influenced scrolls and even a woolly sheep hanging mobile This project was topped off with an exhibition on 27th June 2009 The summer programme for children includes weekly art workshops Toutie Studios Art Attack on Thursdays a week-end of ceramics on 11th amp 12th July and DJ skills taster on 8th August For adults a mixed media art and craft class continues on Thursday evenings and the studio is hosting a drawing and painting master-class weekend on 15th and 16th August with award winning portrait painter Clare Brennan You may see artists from Toutie Studios at the Community Wing during the holidays as they will be facilitating a week of workshops as part of the School summer programme After the School holidays the regular childrens Saturday classes will resume with a 6 week ceramics project and plans are under way to start self directed life drawing sessions and Yoga Alongside the workshop programme Toutie Studios is available as a space to hire for exhibitions or groups to meet for childrens Arty parties and for one to one music and DJ tuition All artists and musicians are fully disclosed and pro-fessionals in their field To book a place please contact 01828 633912 or 07967397558 (Julie) or infotoutiestudioscouk wwwtoutiestudioscouk Please pop along and visit the studio to find out more or to see the space The kettle is always on [image from ceramics family workshop part of the stART festival]

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HOOFPRINTS OVER SCOTLAND The roads and tracks around Alyth have been resounding to the clop of horsesrsquo hooves recently in preparation for a horse ride of a thousand miles round Scotland Kate Godfrey is setting off from her home at Inverquiech in early July to raise money for the international training arm of World Horse Welfare (formerly the International League for the Protection of Horses) The journey which will last almost four months aims to use ancient hill tracks

drove roads and old military routes through the mountains On the trip she will be accompa-nied by two special brothers her Highland pony geldings Doogs and Yeoman Kate and Chic Nicoll bred the ponies and Kate and lsquothe boysrsquo have made many trips camping in the Scottish mountains ndash but never one of this duration ldquoHighlands are just ideal for a trip of this kindrdquo said Kate ldquoTheyrsquore strong and docile and they will march tirelessly to the next horizon Theyrsquore also lsquoeasy keepersrsquo which have adapted over thousands of years to exist on poor quality mountain grazing These guys are extremely clever and surefooted about crossing bogs and rivers ndash as long as you trust them to make the decisions Katersquos farriers Jim and Kevin Balfour from Tealing told her about the work they do for World Horse Welfare running training courses in developing countries for the owners of working horses and inspired her to raise money to help Although they will often be camping the planned trip has also struck a chord with her fellow Scottish horse riders she has been overwhelmed with offers of places to stay grazing (and the occasional bath) from people on her route as well as lots of local information about tracks and byways Katersquos partner Bill Everett MRCVS a familiar face for many years in Scottish endurance vetting circles plans to meet up with Kate periodically to monitor the ponies He is carrying out a small veterinary study for The Long Riders Guild (organisation of international equestrian explorers affiliated to the Royal Geographical Society) on the effects of long distance travel on the horses ldquoAnd hopefully check up on my welfare toordquo adds Kate You can find out more about Katersquos journey and about long distance riding in Scotland generally on her website wwwafinehorsecouk She can also be sponsored online via httpjustgivingcomhoofprintsoverscotland The Alyth Voice hopes to publish some updates of their progress en route

SWIFT APPEAL Have you seen swifts in Perth amp Kinross Are you interested in finding out more about these remarkable birds If so you can help us help the swifts Swifts are amazing birds that visit Scotland for just over three months in the summer They migrate from central amp southern Africa to raise their chicks here and only stop flying once they have found a nest site - swifts eat sleep and even mate on the wing (they never perch on wires or posts like swallows and martins do) In fact the only time they land is when raising their chicks Swifts are sooty-brown in colour and have distinctive sickle-shaped wings On summer evenings if the weather is fair swifts gather in ldquoscreamingrdquo parties chasing around the buildings where they nest Unfortunately swift numbers have dropped dramatically over recent years and one of the reasons for this could be a shortage of nesting sites Perth amp Kinross Ranger Service is looking for volunteers to take part in the lsquoTown Swift Surveyrsquo which is a very simple survey involving a couple of evening walks in mid-late July looking for swifts in screaming parties If you are interested in taking part in the survey know where swifts nest or want more information on swifts please contact Daniele Muir on dmuirpkcgovuk or 01250 874661 Survey forms can be found at httpwwwtaysidebiodiversitycoukBiodiversity_Survey_Swiftasp and your data can be filled in on-line

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On Sunday 24th May Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids golf competition at Strathmore Golf Centre Alyth went with a swing raising over pound5300 for the charity The inau-gural Ladies and Gents Scratch amp Handicap Open attracted over 100 entrants and saw prize money of pound1300 distributed among the winning golfers Cash for Kids Co-ordinator Lynda Curran said ldquoThis was a fantastic event and special thanks must go to the members of Strathmore Golf Club who came along to help officiate and support this new competition Cash for Kids is also very grateful to the hole and prize money sponsors and those who donated raffle and auction items With this kind of generosity and help the charity can only go from strength to strengthrdquo David Norman Manager of the Centre commented ldquoStrathmore Golf Centre is proud to support Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids and we will be organising a similar event next year for the charity ndash as well as sponsoring their golf event at Ashludie in August We were de-lighted with the support of the local business commu-nity for helping to make this event successful through their very generous sponsorshiprdquo They included Murray Pennycook Plumbing and Heating Alyth Wheatly Electricians Alyth Classic Restorations Alyth Lamb and Gardiner Coupar Angus The Red House Hotel Coupar Angus Smith and Son Coaches Coupar Angus and Cut Above Blairgowrie Auctioned items included a Colin Montgomerie signed Yonex Putter Sandy Lyle Signed Polo Shirt Round of Golf for 4 at Gleneagles 2 Nights B amp B at the DeVere deluxe Cameron House Loch Lomond and 2 Nights BampB for 2 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ayr With another 20 rounds of Golf for Four being donated for Auction and a raffle to help boost funds the fundraiser was a complete success The above photo shows the Cash for Kids team and event organisers

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STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE RAISE pound5300 FOR RADIO TAYrsquoS CASH FOR KIDS

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ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

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2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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

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PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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All types of building work undertaken New build Renovations Conversions

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Free Estimate

Local Builder since 1975 Tel 01828 632661 mob 07846048389

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

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ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

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Tel No 01828 632306

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Tel 01250 871177 871040

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wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

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Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

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22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

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Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE 20kg pound1980CAT LITTERS

THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

Free delivery in amp around Alyth

IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU

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

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

copy A Macmillan

copy A Macmillan

Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

9

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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY

MOB 07523002756 HOME 01828 632581

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

bull Pattern Imprinted Concrete bull Block Paving bull Slabbing bull Gravel bull Brick Work bull Picseal ndash block enhancement bull General Outdoor Maintenance

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

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TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

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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 Wisecraft the

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

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Need a Gardener

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

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Tel 01828 632447

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Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

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Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

30

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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Trained Staff to promote independence and choice

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

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Dermal Fillers Lip Augmentation

Free Consultations and Competitive Prices

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Aesthetic Practitioner RGN BN Tel 07824 880 682

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Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301

New range of Link 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

Jonathan Treffry Installations

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

Prompt reliable service with

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Mobile 07740 291538 49 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AJ

Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA

Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609

Large selection of Garden Plants Tools and Accessories now in stock

Household Wares Gifts amp Wedding Presents always available

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

Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm

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Enjoy a relaxing treatment in warm relaxing surroundings with a personal touch

DayEvening appointments to suit 6 days a week Full range of waxing Eye treatments incl tinting amp

perming Nouveau lashes - semi - permanent lash extensions Heavenly Bodies spray tanning

Make up Coming soon facials amp Nails Call anytime for more information or call in Tel- 01828 640662 Mobile- 07902009177 Christine Churches ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN

TOUTIE STUDIOS The Art Studio on Lower Bank Street run for many years by Jean Redgrave has reopened as Toutie Studios The studio offers all kinds of opportunities in art and music and is run by local artists and musicians Julie Keri and Luke Toutie Studios hosted their first event in April as part of the Strathmore Arts Festival where Keri a ceramics graduate from Duncan of Jordanstone College ran a series of ceramic tile printing workshops for all ages The work produced was exhibited alongside Disco Beards an exhibition by Dundee based artists Rob Hunter and John Louden who are soon to exhibit at Dundee Contemporary Arts The workshops and exhibition were a great success and were soon followed with a paper making project led by textiles graduate Julie and undertaken by three age groups ndash 5-9s 10-15s and adults The project produced a fantastic range of artwork from deli-cate handmade books and sculptures to Egyptian influenced scrolls and even a woolly sheep hanging mobile This project was topped off with an exhibition on 27th June 2009 The summer programme for children includes weekly art workshops Toutie Studios Art Attack on Thursdays a week-end of ceramics on 11th amp 12th July and DJ skills taster on 8th August For adults a mixed media art and craft class continues on Thursday evenings and the studio is hosting a drawing and painting master-class weekend on 15th and 16th August with award winning portrait painter Clare Brennan You may see artists from Toutie Studios at the Community Wing during the holidays as they will be facilitating a week of workshops as part of the School summer programme After the School holidays the regular childrens Saturday classes will resume with a 6 week ceramics project and plans are under way to start self directed life drawing sessions and Yoga Alongside the workshop programme Toutie Studios is available as a space to hire for exhibitions or groups to meet for childrens Arty parties and for one to one music and DJ tuition All artists and musicians are fully disclosed and pro-fessionals in their field To book a place please contact 01828 633912 or 07967397558 (Julie) or infotoutiestudioscouk wwwtoutiestudioscouk Please pop along and visit the studio to find out more or to see the space The kettle is always on [image from ceramics family workshop part of the stART festival]

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HOOFPRINTS OVER SCOTLAND The roads and tracks around Alyth have been resounding to the clop of horsesrsquo hooves recently in preparation for a horse ride of a thousand miles round Scotland Kate Godfrey is setting off from her home at Inverquiech in early July to raise money for the international training arm of World Horse Welfare (formerly the International League for the Protection of Horses) The journey which will last almost four months aims to use ancient hill tracks

drove roads and old military routes through the mountains On the trip she will be accompa-nied by two special brothers her Highland pony geldings Doogs and Yeoman Kate and Chic Nicoll bred the ponies and Kate and lsquothe boysrsquo have made many trips camping in the Scottish mountains ndash but never one of this duration ldquoHighlands are just ideal for a trip of this kindrdquo said Kate ldquoTheyrsquore strong and docile and they will march tirelessly to the next horizon Theyrsquore also lsquoeasy keepersrsquo which have adapted over thousands of years to exist on poor quality mountain grazing These guys are extremely clever and surefooted about crossing bogs and rivers ndash as long as you trust them to make the decisions Katersquos farriers Jim and Kevin Balfour from Tealing told her about the work they do for World Horse Welfare running training courses in developing countries for the owners of working horses and inspired her to raise money to help Although they will often be camping the planned trip has also struck a chord with her fellow Scottish horse riders she has been overwhelmed with offers of places to stay grazing (and the occasional bath) from people on her route as well as lots of local information about tracks and byways Katersquos partner Bill Everett MRCVS a familiar face for many years in Scottish endurance vetting circles plans to meet up with Kate periodically to monitor the ponies He is carrying out a small veterinary study for The Long Riders Guild (organisation of international equestrian explorers affiliated to the Royal Geographical Society) on the effects of long distance travel on the horses ldquoAnd hopefully check up on my welfare toordquo adds Kate You can find out more about Katersquos journey and about long distance riding in Scotland generally on her website wwwafinehorsecouk She can also be sponsored online via httpjustgivingcomhoofprintsoverscotland The Alyth Voice hopes to publish some updates of their progress en route

SWIFT APPEAL Have you seen swifts in Perth amp Kinross Are you interested in finding out more about these remarkable birds If so you can help us help the swifts Swifts are amazing birds that visit Scotland for just over three months in the summer They migrate from central amp southern Africa to raise their chicks here and only stop flying once they have found a nest site - swifts eat sleep and even mate on the wing (they never perch on wires or posts like swallows and martins do) In fact the only time they land is when raising their chicks Swifts are sooty-brown in colour and have distinctive sickle-shaped wings On summer evenings if the weather is fair swifts gather in ldquoscreamingrdquo parties chasing around the buildings where they nest Unfortunately swift numbers have dropped dramatically over recent years and one of the reasons for this could be a shortage of nesting sites Perth amp Kinross Ranger Service is looking for volunteers to take part in the lsquoTown Swift Surveyrsquo which is a very simple survey involving a couple of evening walks in mid-late July looking for swifts in screaming parties If you are interested in taking part in the survey know where swifts nest or want more information on swifts please contact Daniele Muir on dmuirpkcgovuk or 01250 874661 Survey forms can be found at httpwwwtaysidebiodiversitycoukBiodiversity_Survey_Swiftasp and your data can be filled in on-line

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On Sunday 24th May Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids golf competition at Strathmore Golf Centre Alyth went with a swing raising over pound5300 for the charity The inau-gural Ladies and Gents Scratch amp Handicap Open attracted over 100 entrants and saw prize money of pound1300 distributed among the winning golfers Cash for Kids Co-ordinator Lynda Curran said ldquoThis was a fantastic event and special thanks must go to the members of Strathmore Golf Club who came along to help officiate and support this new competition Cash for Kids is also very grateful to the hole and prize money sponsors and those who donated raffle and auction items With this kind of generosity and help the charity can only go from strength to strengthrdquo David Norman Manager of the Centre commented ldquoStrathmore Golf Centre is proud to support Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids and we will be organising a similar event next year for the charity ndash as well as sponsoring their golf event at Ashludie in August We were de-lighted with the support of the local business commu-nity for helping to make this event successful through their very generous sponsorshiprdquo They included Murray Pennycook Plumbing and Heating Alyth Wheatly Electricians Alyth Classic Restorations Alyth Lamb and Gardiner Coupar Angus The Red House Hotel Coupar Angus Smith and Son Coaches Coupar Angus and Cut Above Blairgowrie Auctioned items included a Colin Montgomerie signed Yonex Putter Sandy Lyle Signed Polo Shirt Round of Golf for 4 at Gleneagles 2 Nights B amp B at the DeVere deluxe Cameron House Loch Lomond and 2 Nights BampB for 2 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ayr With another 20 rounds of Golf for Four being donated for Auction and a raffle to help boost funds the fundraiser was a complete success The above photo shows the Cash for Kids team and event organisers

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STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE RAISE pound5300 FOR RADIO TAYrsquoS CASH FOR KIDS

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ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

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2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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

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Tel 01250 874441

WWWHODGESOLICITORSCOUK

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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

Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481

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Tel 01828 632302

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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 07846048389

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

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Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving

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Ames taping Wet Dash

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All Breeds Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Require

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

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Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Gavin R Jamieson

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Grass cutting flower beds paving decking power washing fencing

shed and garage clearing and cleaning all other odd outdoor jobs

Ground Clearance service available for building plots

Call 07739 833595

01828 633669 (evenings) Or

Free phone 08002 118583 baronyviewbtinternetcom

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

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Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

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LICENSED GROCER

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

Tel No 01828 632306

73-75 Airlie St Alyth

Butterflies of Blairgowrie

Environmentally friendly flowers for every occasion

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Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

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Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

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now available

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Late Nights Tues amp Thurs BUSINESS AS USUALTel01828 632297

In need of a cleaner call on Country Cleaners weeklymonthly cleaning

holiday cottages businesses trustworthy and reliable

reasonable rates security checked and fully insured for more information call Vikki on 07933502965 or 01250874576

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

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THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

Free delivery in amp around Alyth

IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU

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Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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Telephone 01828 633363

Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs Welding amp Steam Cleaning

Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration

All Jobs Considered

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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

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Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

9

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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

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

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Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

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59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

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

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

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Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

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Follow signs

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ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

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Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

copy J McLean

Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

5

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HOOFPRINTS OVER SCOTLAND The roads and tracks around Alyth have been resounding to the clop of horsesrsquo hooves recently in preparation for a horse ride of a thousand miles round Scotland Kate Godfrey is setting off from her home at Inverquiech in early July to raise money for the international training arm of World Horse Welfare (formerly the International League for the Protection of Horses) The journey which will last almost four months aims to use ancient hill tracks

drove roads and old military routes through the mountains On the trip she will be accompa-nied by two special brothers her Highland pony geldings Doogs and Yeoman Kate and Chic Nicoll bred the ponies and Kate and lsquothe boysrsquo have made many trips camping in the Scottish mountains ndash but never one of this duration ldquoHighlands are just ideal for a trip of this kindrdquo said Kate ldquoTheyrsquore strong and docile and they will march tirelessly to the next horizon Theyrsquore also lsquoeasy keepersrsquo which have adapted over thousands of years to exist on poor quality mountain grazing These guys are extremely clever and surefooted about crossing bogs and rivers ndash as long as you trust them to make the decisions Katersquos farriers Jim and Kevin Balfour from Tealing told her about the work they do for World Horse Welfare running training courses in developing countries for the owners of working horses and inspired her to raise money to help Although they will often be camping the planned trip has also struck a chord with her fellow Scottish horse riders she has been overwhelmed with offers of places to stay grazing (and the occasional bath) from people on her route as well as lots of local information about tracks and byways Katersquos partner Bill Everett MRCVS a familiar face for many years in Scottish endurance vetting circles plans to meet up with Kate periodically to monitor the ponies He is carrying out a small veterinary study for The Long Riders Guild (organisation of international equestrian explorers affiliated to the Royal Geographical Society) on the effects of long distance travel on the horses ldquoAnd hopefully check up on my welfare toordquo adds Kate You can find out more about Katersquos journey and about long distance riding in Scotland generally on her website wwwafinehorsecouk She can also be sponsored online via httpjustgivingcomhoofprintsoverscotland The Alyth Voice hopes to publish some updates of their progress en route

SWIFT APPEAL Have you seen swifts in Perth amp Kinross Are you interested in finding out more about these remarkable birds If so you can help us help the swifts Swifts are amazing birds that visit Scotland for just over three months in the summer They migrate from central amp southern Africa to raise their chicks here and only stop flying once they have found a nest site - swifts eat sleep and even mate on the wing (they never perch on wires or posts like swallows and martins do) In fact the only time they land is when raising their chicks Swifts are sooty-brown in colour and have distinctive sickle-shaped wings On summer evenings if the weather is fair swifts gather in ldquoscreamingrdquo parties chasing around the buildings where they nest Unfortunately swift numbers have dropped dramatically over recent years and one of the reasons for this could be a shortage of nesting sites Perth amp Kinross Ranger Service is looking for volunteers to take part in the lsquoTown Swift Surveyrsquo which is a very simple survey involving a couple of evening walks in mid-late July looking for swifts in screaming parties If you are interested in taking part in the survey know where swifts nest or want more information on swifts please contact Daniele Muir on dmuirpkcgovuk or 01250 874661 Survey forms can be found at httpwwwtaysidebiodiversitycoukBiodiversity_Survey_Swiftasp and your data can be filled in on-line

copy Tom Lindroos Londons Swifts

On Sunday 24th May Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids golf competition at Strathmore Golf Centre Alyth went with a swing raising over pound5300 for the charity The inau-gural Ladies and Gents Scratch amp Handicap Open attracted over 100 entrants and saw prize money of pound1300 distributed among the winning golfers Cash for Kids Co-ordinator Lynda Curran said ldquoThis was a fantastic event and special thanks must go to the members of Strathmore Golf Club who came along to help officiate and support this new competition Cash for Kids is also very grateful to the hole and prize money sponsors and those who donated raffle and auction items With this kind of generosity and help the charity can only go from strength to strengthrdquo David Norman Manager of the Centre commented ldquoStrathmore Golf Centre is proud to support Radio Tayrsquos Cash for Kids and we will be organising a similar event next year for the charity ndash as well as sponsoring their golf event at Ashludie in August We were de-lighted with the support of the local business commu-nity for helping to make this event successful through their very generous sponsorshiprdquo They included Murray Pennycook Plumbing and Heating Alyth Wheatly Electricians Alyth Classic Restorations Alyth Lamb and Gardiner Coupar Angus The Red House Hotel Coupar Angus Smith and Son Coaches Coupar Angus and Cut Above Blairgowrie Auctioned items included a Colin Montgomerie signed Yonex Putter Sandy Lyle Signed Polo Shirt Round of Golf for 4 at Gleneagles 2 Nights B amp B at the DeVere deluxe Cameron House Loch Lomond and 2 Nights BampB for 2 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel Ayr With another 20 rounds of Golf for Four being donated for Auction and a raffle to help boost funds the fundraiser was a complete success The above photo shows the Cash for Kids team and event organisers

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STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE RAISE pound5300 FOR RADIO TAYrsquoS CASH FOR KIDS

6

ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

copy The Courier

2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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WWWHODGESOLICITORSCOUK

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PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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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 07846048389

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

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TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678

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Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Require

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

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Gavin R Jamieson

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ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

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Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

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Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

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Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

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In need of a cleaner call on Country Cleaners weeklymonthly cleaning

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MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

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22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

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Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

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Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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Telephone 01828 633363

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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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

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Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

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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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

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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

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Est - 1984

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Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

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59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

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Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

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Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

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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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

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1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

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Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

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Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

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Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

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Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

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Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

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Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

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Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

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RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

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HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

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BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

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GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

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THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

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CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

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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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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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ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

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ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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(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

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

SCOTLAND

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BOOKS at

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

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flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Specialist

ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

Fencing

01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS from garden walls to renovations and new builds

free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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ALYTH WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Alyth Climate Action Town held a prize draw at the Alyth Gala for all families who had returned their Home Energy Check Questionnaire Mr John Swinney MSP (above) drew the 5 lucky winners who each receive a top of the range wind-up radio The winners were Mrs J Thompson Mrs Z Blackford Mrs A Easson Mr K Duncan Mr G Grey Following the distribution of the questionnaires ACAT is pleased to report a good response with over 200 homes returning their questionnaire Over the next 2 weeks ACATrsquos Energy Auditors will be touring Alyth encouraging more homes to complete the questionnaire ldquoThis is a good return rate but we need to get more families to join in the more support the project gets the greater the assistance it can provide in cutting energy bills and getting discounted insulationrdquo said Joe Gribben ACAT Coordinator Benefits of completing the questionnaire are diams You can save energy money and the environment diams You will receive a bespoke home energy report which will indicate the

energy efficiency of your home and suggestions how you might improve it diams You can get free advice from specially trained Energy Auditors on a diverse

range of energy topics including insulation condensation the efficient use of heating systems the installation of renewables grants and energy tariffs

diams You can get access to discounted insulation diams You can get help with loft clearance to allow the installation of insulation Joe Gribben (ACAT Coordinator) thanked Alyth Cubs and Scouts for their efforts in helping in distribute the questionnaires across the town

ALYTH CADET FLYS AT PERTH

ATC Cadet Stuart Carling of Alyth is pictured (left) at Perth Airport on Sunday 7th June before his flight in a Cessna 172 floatplane the only aircraft of its type in the UK

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY MercyCorps amp Cancer Research UK

Some of you may have read the article in The Courier recently about our newest GP Graham Johnston (above right) and his brother-in-law Graeme Gatherer a GP at Ardblair Medical Centre in Blairgowrie who plan to take part in the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon on 11th July They will have to swim a mile across Loch Tay traverse seven Munros covering 15 miles kayak seven miles to Ardtalnaig and then cycle 35 miles back around the loch Itrsquos exhausting just thinking about it They are no strangers to such events having finished second in the Hebridean Challenge which is a six-day endurance event two years ago and they have been training hard for months for this You may have seen Graham cycling to and from work (28 miles) some days They plan to raise money for the eventrsquos chosen charity MercyCorps All donations are welcome either at the Health Centre Reception desk or online at wwwjustgivingcomgrahamandgraeme In August Vicki the Practice Manager at the Health Centre and Tracy the Pharmacist and new Manager at Davidsonrsquos Chemist plan to join 10 of their team-mates taking part in the Cancer Research UK ndash 24 Hour Relay for Life Event in Kirriemuir If you wish to make a donation or purchase a Candle of Hope Bag please ask at the Chemist or the Health Centre Reception desk

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2ND ALYTH BROWNIES SUMMER SHOW

Back Christina Park Sheena Fotheringham Geraldine Proctor Alison Young Middle Rebecca Fotheringham Lisa Curry Sophie Thompson Sophia Kiuick Jessica Duncan Sarah McInally Morgan Taylor Front Natasha Barclay Tayla Rhind Kenzie Robertson Chloe Morrison Lacey Rhind Lori Harden Lisa Fairweather On Tuesday 9th June 2nd Alyth Brownies and their leaders put on a Summer Show of Mama Mia songs for family and friends After the show medals were awarded for

Brownie of The Year to Lisa Fairweather Most Promising Brownie to Lacey Rhind

Special Achievement Award to Morgan Taylor

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ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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WErsquoVE MOVED

(5 mins walk away) 2 Coupar Angus Road Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

COLIN amp CATHY FORD

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE

MANICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs BUSINESS AS USUALTel01828 632297

In need of a cleaner call on Country Cleaners weeklymonthly cleaning

holiday cottages businesses trustworthy and reliable

reasonable rates security checked and fully insured for more information call Vikki on 07933502965 or 01250874576

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE 20kg pound1980CAT LITTERS

THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

Free delivery in amp around Alyth

IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU

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

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

copy A Macmillan

copy A Macmillan

Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

9

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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY

MOB 07523002756 HOME 01828 632581

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

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For all new customers

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

Fencing

01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS from garden walls to renovations and new builds

free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

30

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS

Deadline for changes and new adverts is strictly 16th of each month

Email advertisingalythvoicecouk

Telephone 01828 633693

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

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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

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 Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

32

Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

7

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

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

Tel 01250 874441

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 Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX

DAVIDSONS CHEMIST 9 Airlie St Alyth

Tel 01828 632302

PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Minor ailment service and advice always available from your local pharmacist

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 07846048389

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

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 Welcome Services Range From

Cleaning Hand Stripping shampoo Grooming Trim Styling Conditioning

Thorough Dead Hair Removal De-matting

Professional Equipment Used For All That Your Pet Require

TLC For Your Best Friend Your Dog

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

Berkely Boufs Dog Grooming

Gavin R Jamieson

BARONY VIEW GROUND MAINTENANCE

FOR ALL GARDEN SERVICES

Grass cutting flower beds paving decking power washing fencing

shed and garage clearing and cleaning all other odd outdoor jobs

Ground Clearance service available for building plots

Call 07739 833595

01828 633669 (evenings) Or

Free phone 08002 118583 baronyviewbtinternetcom

Established 1980

Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved

Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW

Telephone 01828 632 995

ALYTH TOWN HALL ALCOHOL ABUSE A number of recent incidents have led to teenage alcohol abuse and other disturbances in and around the Hall which have required a Police presence The consumption and sale of alcohol in the Hall is only permitted if a Bar Licence has been awarded for the event by the PampK licensing authority Patrons of such events are NOT permitted to bring their own alcohol with them The bar licensee according to the Police is both responsible for its sale and also the conduct of all patrons both within and outside the hall with respect to alcohol induced be-haviour although some responsibility is also borne by the event organiser(s) Discussions with the Police regarding these problems highlighted instances that with no bar the organisers took it upon themselves to bring the alcohol with them Under such circumstances the alcohol MUST NOT be resold and NOT be made available to youngsters ndash to do either is a criminal offence In future the Police will be called early evening when there is seen to be alcohol available and youngsters present The Halls Committee has no alternative at this time but to cancel all teenage birthday parties until further notice UNLESS responsible adults are present In future before any booking is accepted the conditions specified on appli-cation will require the signature of a responsible adult known to a member of the Committee We regret these actions but under the circumstances we have no alternative

Alyth Halls Committee

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ALYTH ARTS GROUP Above Sketch outing in May

Below Art exhibition in Airlie Street Hall in June

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Alyth Arts Group

meets in Alyth

Community wing on

Wednesday mornings between

1030 and 1230

8

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

Butterflies of Blairgowrie

Environmentally friendly flowers for every occasion

Designer Florist

WErsquoVE MOVED

(5 mins walk away) 2 Coupar Angus Road Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 871177 871040

Mobile 07836325463

Email infobutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

wwwbutterfliesofblairgowriecouk

PETS PANTRY

19 High Street Blairgowrie

Tel 01250 870772 Keith Nicol

R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders

For Free Estimates

Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784

19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB

Stonework

Extensions Renovations

Harling Etc

COLIN amp CATHY FORD

Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth

CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE

MANICURE by CREATIVE NAILS

now available

Tantrick (Spraytan) pound20

Late Nights Tues amp Thurs BUSINESS AS USUALTel01828 632297

In need of a cleaner call on Country Cleaners weeklymonthly cleaning

holiday cottages businesses trustworthy and reliable

reasonable rates security checked and fully insured for more information call Vikki on 07933502965 or 01250874576

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET And

ALYTH PETS

22 Commercial street 01828 633143

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

MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET

COMPOST 75litres pound499 or 3 bags for pound1200

Large selection of Bed Linen Work wear Wellingtons amp Boots

ALYTH PET SHOP

PEANUTS 25kg bag pound2499 WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag

pound1180SUPERIOR WILD BIRD SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE 20kg pound1980CAT LITTERS

THOMAS SOPHISTICAT CHOICE WOODBASE amp CATSAN

Large selection of Tropical fish Goldfish amp Pond fish

Free delivery in amp around Alyth

IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY AND GET IT FOR YOU

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

Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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

Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep

Local Friendly service no mess no fuss Remote calls no problem

Evening amp Weekend calls available Cowlscaps fitted minor

repairs to fireplaceschimney stacks undertaken Gutters

Cleaned Discount for multiple chimneys

Contact Bruce Strachan 2 Coupar Angus Road

Blairgowrie

Telephone 01250 871040 Mobile 07901655063

TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

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Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

9

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

MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL

Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor

Pass Plus Registered

Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767

Gift Vouchers Available

Gavin Tripney Joinery Services

All types of joinery work considered 25 Parkside Road Alyth Ph11 8BX Tel 01828 632754 Mobile 07828 150859 tripneyshotmailcom

MADELEINE McINTOSH

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE REQUIREMENTS

TEL 01250 872005 Mob 07904 382 840

SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

DO YOU NEED JOINERY WORK

NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATE

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEL ALLY

MOB 07523002756 HOME 01828 632581

Bamff Wild Boar Forest-Reared amp Free Range

To buy wild boar meat contact Connie conniewgoodwinyahoocom

01828 632056

Please call email or see website for Summer 2009 prices

wwwbamffcouk

ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE

89 Airlie Street Alyth

All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment

Also pressure Cleaning Stump Grinding Garden Maintenance etc

FOR HIRE amp SALE

Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838

ROGER DECORATORS

Est - 1984

PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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SCOTLAND

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

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flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

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THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

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Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

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RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

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SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

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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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

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Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

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01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

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free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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Hours of Business Mon - Sat 1000am - 4pm lunch 1230am -145pm

Closed Wednesday amp Sunday

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TOWER FUNDRAISER

The Bank of Scotland sponsored an abseil down Dundee University Tower on May 4th which raised approximately pound3000 overall in aid of the British Heart Foundation It was something I have always wanted to do Why It remains a mystery to me too as there are less scarier ways of raising funds I would like to thank Ann Macmillan (nee Buick) a past abseiler and one of the event organis-ers for her helpful encouragement and making it possible for me to take part in a very worthy cause and also thank her for being the photographer on the day

Marguerite McKenzie (below left) Sidlaw Crescent Alyth

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Marguerite descends Dundee University Tower

Mission Accomplished

JAM IN THE DEN 2009 Saturday 25th July 1pm till 9pm

Well folks its that time of year again so letrsquos hope that the weather is once again with us for Alyths very own free music festival We would like to thank all who have donated raffle prizes to our fundraisers and to all our sponsors but mostly to those who turn up and give their support to these events - with-out you it just wouldnrsquot go ahead This year we have

10 bands BBQ by The Burnside Inn refreshments by The Blackbird Inn bungee run bouncy castle

and more T-shirts will be on sale from Solutions Airlie Street pound8 each or buy one at the Den

So come along amp enjoy a free family fun day out with us Many thanks to the committee once again for all their hard work Info from 07763 211551 email jamintheden2008tiscalicouk

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SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

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THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR

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Telephone Orders Welcome

New Opening Hours

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

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We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

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BOOKS at

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

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flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

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Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

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Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

Fencing

01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS from garden walls to renovations and new builds

free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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SCOUT REPORT Our good friends the Mitchells from Tullymurdoch Farm once more played ldquohostrdquo to our Scout Group Camp I gather that on a

quiet day if the wind is from the west they can just hear the turbines in the far distance For some reason I donrsquot think they would have heard them the weekend we were there Background noises just donrsquot stand a chance when the Alyth Scouts turn up Through the support of the Drumderg Fund we are gradually building up our camping equipment by replac-ing some of the older equipment which has seen better days and obtaining modern replacementshellip and what a pile of it we used that weekend Tables tents benches frame tents cooking equipment all had to be trans-ported up not to forget the pile of rucksacks We had 36 young people in camp with 12 Beavers joining us for the day plus leaders and helpers so it must have looked more like an invasion rather than a short visit Norman West drew the short straw and was the minibus driver for the weekend His role was to transport the troops to and from the camp We really should have equipped him with ear defenders but being a brave resolute character he soldiered on and I gather his ears are still ringing Having put up some of the main tents on Thursday the Cubs were the first to arrive on Friday night By the time the Scouts arrived there was frantic activity from the Cubs who under the supervision of their leaders were putting up their own tents This gave a great confi-dence to the Scouts who would show them how to do it A case of the blind leading the blind But by 10pm most of the canvas was up and fires lit and the supper on Experience is a wonderful thing and by some sheer coincidence my tent was about the furthest away from our younger charges I could easily see them but from a distance and I can report I had a good nightrsquos sleep I cannot say the Cub Leaders enjoyed a similar experi-ence but they managed to keep the host at bay until 630am which was pretty good going considering it was sunrise at 442am I regret to say I obtained this latter part of information from the web and not from personal experience ndash shame The day started with heavy clouds and the weather with its usually consistency went progressively downhill with showers starting just at the time when the Beavers arrived for their day Fortunately the troops regard wet weather with scant regard and undauntedly they set to the activities for the day with great relish One of the bases was run by the Explorer Scouts who were con-structing model rafts Having completed the process they had to be duly launched into the burn and see which one was the first to navigate the course Picture if you will a group of Beavers being escorted through the mud and one soul getting stuck fast To the rescue enters one of the Explorer Scouts who plucks him out I had a vision of the Beaver coming out but his wellies remaining where they were but no the rescuer duly carried him out to dry land where his charge duly ran on into the next muddy patch to have the whole proc-ess repeated until all arrived safely at the start of the exciting bit and not a word of descenthellip just great Traditional Scouting activities filled the camp with camp fires hikes games and a marvellous time was had by all Once more peace returns to Tullymurdoch but we will be back Ron Kirkpatrick

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Tel 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287

SIMPLY THE BEST

RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER

59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097

Open Tues - Sat

Gift Vouchers Available

David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS

Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

7 Toutie Street Alyth Call for appointment

Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on

01828 633 433

wwwalythscoutscouk

10

Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

11

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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

SOLUTIONS 17 Airlie Street Alyth

Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

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1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

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CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

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wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

Mobile Hairdresser

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Up to date on the latest hair trends

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

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Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

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Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

The Mill Shop Belmont Street

Newtyle Wool Carpet Specialists Large range of carpet and vinyl

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OPEN HOURS Monday-Thursday 830am - 5pm

Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Closed

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Licensed amp Insured

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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 surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

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jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

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Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

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Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

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The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

DO BEFORE THEY FADE AWAY 013397 41214 BOB THOMSON (EST 1969)

SCOTLAND

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

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Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

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Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

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Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

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Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

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

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

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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 Wisecraft the

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

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Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

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Book Early To Reserve Your Table

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Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

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Courtesy Car Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth

PH11 8PH 01575582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom

Our aim is to offer you comfortable accommodation and friendly service We serve delicious homemade food

Dinner served from Tuesdays to Sunday evenings (6 to 9pm) Lunches from Wednesdays to Sundays (12 to 2pm)

Real Ales ndash Folk Music ndash Quiz Night ndash Game Nights

Ample Parking even for your Horse Wonderful beer garden

Big Screen Sport

Alyth Garage Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)

Alyth Garage bull Cambridge Street bull Alyth bull Perthshire bull PH11 8AW

Does your car need its Timing Belt replaced Basic Service ONLY pound6995

We now Supply Fit amp Balance Tyres

Timing Belts MOT Prep Clutches Servicing Repairs Work Vehicle Contracts Motorbikes Brakes

Engine Diagnostic Checks

ABS Airbag ECU SRS ALL MAKES AND MODELS WORKED ON HERE

All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

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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

Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk

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Tele 633065 e mail alythsolutionsaolcom

Alyth Placemats Coasters amp Fridge magnets for that special gift

We have also have a large range of Polo shirts Sweat shirts T Shirts Aprons for your club business or

individual message logo or photograph to be printed in full

colour Solutions also provide a drop in Ironing service amp work by local artists are on display within the

premises We are always happy to discuss

your design or product ideas with you

ST Gardening amp

Maintenance

Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Weed Control Flower Beds

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

standard All waste removed from site and

recycled

CONTACT Evenings 01828 633719 Daytime 07980789139

Emailstgardeningorangenet

FREE ESTIMATES

A L Y Facialrsquos T Waxing H Eyebrows Tanning B Massage E Manicures A Pedicures U Bridal Packages T Princess Parties Y Make-up S T Gift Vouchers U D I Tel 01828 633384 O

David Murphy Decorators

Interior

Exterior

No Job Too Small

Credit Crunch Prices

Free Estimates

Quick reliable service

25 years experience

For a professional finish call

01828 632571 07762 077839

LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

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BOOKS at

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

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flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

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Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

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For all new customers

20 Discount on all repairs on production of this voucher

Tel 01250 873280 Mob 07935740733

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Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

Fencing

01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS from garden walls to renovations and new builds

free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

11

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Telephone Orders Welcome

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LOCAL DANCERS DO WELL Dancers from the Linda Grant School of Dancing recently underwent their annual exams in the Ogilvy Rooms Alyth All dancers successfully passed their exams The exam-iner was Liz Low from Forfar

Master Uni-Ted Abbie Wallce Charley Martin Anna Wilkie Dana Liddell Jodie Henvey Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Red Badge Jasmine Gowrie Abbie Wallace Tally McGowan Laura Fairweather

Uni-Ted Green Badge Jasmine Gowrie Jodie Henvey

Uni-Ted Yellow Badge Dana Liddell

Uni-Ted Orange Badge Anna Wilkie Elspeth McClement Laura Fairweather Lily Tosh

Uni-Ted Blue Badge Charley Martin Elspeth McClement Tally McGowan

Top Ted Award Karalyn Graham Nicole Wallace

Introductory Grade 1 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Grade 2 Andrew Wilkie Jack Liddell

Introductory Scottish Lilt Rebecca Bryce

Introductory Earl of Errol Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Alison Rae

Pre Bronze Kirsty Barnett

Beginners Sword Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden

Bronze Adrienne Donaldson Ashton Dobie

Silver Megan Thom Claire Smith Ashton Dobie

Silver Star Holly Beattie

Gold Rebecca Bryce

Gold Bar 1 Tamzin Graham Louise Milne Natasha Smith Heather Stewart Alison Rae

Triple Award Kayleigh Moran Kerri Thomson

Allegiance Award Emma Bryce Rebecca Fotheringham

Pop Performers Holly Beattie Megan Thom Claire Smith Laura McLaren Lisa Fairweather Lori Harden Adrienne Donaldson Kirsty Barnett

The dancers did well at their exams and the awards have been presented The dancers continue to do Linda proud dancing at the Highland Nights every week in the Angus Hotel as well as at the local Gala Day and upcoming nights in Blairgowrie amp Strathmore Golf Clubs Dancing Classes over the summer will run on a Friday evening from 5-6pm for beginners then 6-730pm for novice upwards Please call Linda on 01250 876682 for more information on classes

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Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

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We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

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We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

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ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

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Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

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RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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Sunday Closed

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Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

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LOST House Clearances and Removals

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(ALYTH)

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jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

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Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

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ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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

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Email kevineassonhotmailcom

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THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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Alyth PH11 8LB

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New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

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Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

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J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

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Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

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Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

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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

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

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NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

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SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

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Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

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

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Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

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All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

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Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

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Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

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Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS

Deadline for changes and new adverts is strictly 16th of each month

Email advertisingalythvoicecouk

Telephone 01828 633693

Driving Made easy

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

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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

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 Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

12

The Antiquary Restaurant and Grill Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie

TelFax 01250 873232 theantiquary08aolcom

Recent recipients of the national Healthy Living Award

Our new evening menus are now available - new opening times

Please call us or collect one from the restaurant

We use all local award winning produce for our deliciously satisfying breakfasts -

served 10am-12 noon daily

We are serving Traditional Scottish High Tea on Sundays only from 4pm - 6pm

Book now for this very popular meal

ldquoGolfers Awarerdquo

Group bookings now being taken for evening meals at The Antiquary

2 Courses for pound1250 3 Courses for pound1500

Menu available from The Antiquary Restaurant

3 course Indian Buffet 7 starters - 7 curries amp rice

Dessert or Tea Coffee Eat as much as you want

LOSSET INN 1 LOSSET ROAD ALYTH PH11 8BT TEL 01828 634153

Wednesday Thursday amp Sunday

pound995 per person

Friday amp Saturday pound1295 per person

Children (under 12)

Wednesday to Sunday pound695 per person

Take away now available

Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm

NEW ALYTH PLAYPARK The new playpark at New Alyth was officially opened on Thursday 18th June Councillors Dennis Melloy and Alan Grant joined local children parents and friends to mark the occasion along with playpark landscape architect Steven Kane

When Cllr Melloy reminisced over his childhood local park at Lochy Park and the plaque which adorned it saying ldquothis play park is for the children of to-day for the children of to-morrowrdquo the photo below needs no explaining

Please let us know if you have any second hand books you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street Alyth or let us know and we can collect them Tel 01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)

Wed nights 7-9pm SatSun afternoon 2-4pm 15 July - 9 Aug

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

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Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

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New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

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High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

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

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

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RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

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SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

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Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

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Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

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Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

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Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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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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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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

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Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS

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

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

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

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

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Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

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Deadline for changes and new adverts is strictly 16th of each month

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Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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

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

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Courtesy Car Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

13

1970 ALYTH SCHOOL NURSERY NAMES Back row Lucy Barron (head down) Adam Crighton Fiona Brown Middle row Robin Barron Mark Stevenson Alison Findlay Ewan Stewart Front row Dawn Robertson Shona Robertson Jackie Lothian Steven Pirie Thank you to Anna Sullivan Robin Barron Ewan Stevenson Shona Robertson and the ladies at the Black Watch Coffee Morning for their help with names [Ed The above names relate to the photo printed in March 2009 Alyth Voice If you can complete the list of names or confirm the date please contact the Voice]

Memory Lane Names

FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT In this year of Homecoming Alyth Parish Church is launching an exciting new project in conjunction with Alyth Library and Alyth Museum Funded by the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund and Alyth Community Council the objective is to provide a FREE resource of information and

photographs for genealogists in or visiting Alyth WHEN SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2009 at 2pm in the church WHAT

~ A collection of Alyth photographs on a computer to browse through ~ A display of sample photographs from the database ~ A maplair plan of Alyth cemeteries ~ Family History advice from the Library amp PampK Council ~ A lsquoscanning stationrsquo to copy your photographs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP This project will never end as long as photographs are added to the database Share your photos now and with future generations by allowing us to copy the original images We are looking for photos with any Alyth connection people buildings organisations school businesses etc Any age of photograph is suitable but older than 20 years is preferred in the first instance All photographs will be scanned and the originals returned Please accompany all photos with your name address telephone number and the details known about EACH photo eg whatwho it shows year names background story etc as much information as is known please There is no deadline for submitting photos Get in touch now with I r e n e R o b e r t s o n ( 0 1 8 2 8 6 3 3 0 4 5 o r e m a i l infoalythparishchurchorguk) or BRING YOUR PHOTOS ON 1ST AUGUST TO THE LAUNCH If you know someone who has old photos please pass on our request All original photos will be returned once scanned therefore there is no risk of losing your precious memories

DO YOU HAVE BASIC DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLS

Would you be interested in helping us to record Headstones in the cemetery

As part of the Family History Project we intend to photograph mark on a map and record the inscription of every headstone in the cemeteries and make this information available to visitors too The headstones will become less legible over time and we believe this is a very important exercise in securing tomorrowrsquos history If you would like to help please contact Irene Robertson

4 Mill Street Alyth 07541 477347

The Alyth Bakehouse offers freshly produced bakery goods made on the premises each day Choose from a large variety of fresh rolls bread cakes fresh

cream and savouries We also sell hot tea and coffee only 75p to take away

Try our new sandwich fillings All filled rolls and baguettes now wax wrapped for extra

freshness National doughnut week

The Alyth Bakehouse took part in National Doughnut Week 9th-16th May For each doughnut sold 6p was donated to The

Childrens Trust The Childrens Trust raises money for specific care education and therapy for children with multiple

disabilities May we take this opportunity to thank all our customers who purchased doughnuts during this week and put

money in the collection box raising pound1642 All rolls may be pre-ordered if required for a summer party or

barbecue to avoid disappointment See in store for our weekly offers

Now producing 100 all our own bread and rolls Made freshly on the premises each day

Instore baking Fresh for you Open Mon-Sat 630am-4pm

We look forward to serving you soon

Overlooking Alyth from a beautiful vantage point on Loyal Hill

10 Discount available to members of Strathmore Glen Isla and Alyth Golf

courses when members card is shown Serving lunch and dinner every day non residents and families welcome

Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens food can be served outside In the gardens

Visit the kitchen garden and the polytunnel

to pick up a bargain for your flower borders Herbs window boxes and hanging

baskets too To contact call 01828 633151

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

copy DM Phillips

Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

copy DM Phillips

Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

copy DM Phillips

Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

copy DM Phillips

Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

copy DM Phillips

Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

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TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

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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

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Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

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Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

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BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

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Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

OLD CINE FILM REELS amp SLIDES TO DVD-

EXCELLENT RESULTS REASONABLE COST AND NO VAT

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BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

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Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

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

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THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

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All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

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Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

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01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

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Tel 01575 560 333

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

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( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

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

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Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

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From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

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Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

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

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

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Book Early To Reserve Your Table

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Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

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Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

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Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

14

ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB

May 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no094 Mrs R Jolly 2nd - pound30 - no024 Mrs B MacKenzie 3rd - pound20 - no127 Mr J Payne

June 2009 Draw 1st - pound50 - no081 Dr T Thomson 2nd - pound30 - no078 Miss L Mackay 3rd - pound20 - no129 Mrs M Russell

There are now some numbers available for the next 10 draws so if you would like to become a member of the Lights 200 Club please get in touch The cost is pound10 (equivalent to pound1 per draw) Liz Gordon Treasurer

DID YOU LEAVE SCHOOL IN 1964 SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR 14TH AUGUST

We are looking to contact the following Adam Shonaidh Axworthy Iris Bell Francis Black Francess Brown Janet Clark Brenda Clark Stanley Davidson Graham Donaldson Linda Duncan Anne Easson Maureen Fleming Billy Franzeck Frank Gordan Kathleen Johnstone Linda Kettles Agnes Legg Graham Livingstone Yvonne McDonald Francess McEwan Grant McKenzie Evelyn McLaren Helen Menzies John Orchardson Carol Robert Gilbert Saddler Margo Shepherd Patricia

Please email Shonaidh Beattie shocarjenbtinternetcom Dear People of Alyth Many many thanks for all the good wishes cards flowers etc that I have received following my recent breast reconstruction The good news is they got the cancer and they are happy that it is all away No further treatment required (other than pills for the next 5 years) I presently have a bit of an infection which is dragging me down a bit but I am starting to feel better So again on behalf of myself Bob and Iain a hugh thank you for all the good wishes and thoughts that have come my way They have really helped me to cope with this problem and to keep a positive attitude Love Sheila A Fisher

ALYTHS OWN CINEMA Over the last couple of months there has been mention of the possibility of Alyth having its own cinema It is still intended to have a public meeting to discuss this idea However with the public consultation that is going on regarding Alyth 2020 it is felt that it would be better to wait and see what came out of this process and Alyths cinema could be part of a bigger plan In the first instance anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a cinema in Alyth is asked to make their ideas and wishes known to the folks at Alyth 2020

Sandy McCurdy

GET WELL SOON Patricia Anderson

(nee Proctor avid lsquoVoicersquo reader and formerly of Aunty Buntyrsquos in James Street Alyth)

Recovering from an equestrian accident and in hospital in Burton on Trent

With lots of love from your brother Ronnie x

COMING EVENT Most of you know by now that the Girl Guides are working very hard to raise cash to build a new hut I am organizing a Dance to help the cause I hope to attract Ex-Girl guides who would like to meet up with old friends again a sort of reunion and a dance into the bargain This will also be for the Ex-Guildry (Girls Brigade) Scouts Boys Brigade and their partners In fact anyone over fifty will love this Dance Im sure you will agree that we can never have enough reasons to meet up with old friends and enjoy ourselves Lets get together for this Dance and make lots of money to keep our local Girl Guide Movement going Sohellip watch this space for a date It will probably be in September

Doreen Richmond (Im taking names already)

THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who so generously donated money to the spon-sored beard shave and hair-cut held at the Drum-nacree House Garden Party pound540 was raised for the Guide Hut Restoration Fund Special thanks to Jenny and Rhona for all their assistance

Billy Gordon

Email janetsymingtonyahoocouk Hull East Yorkshire

26 May 2009 Dear Alyth Voice A big Thank you to The Alyth Voice You printed my email in the April edition asking for memories of the Symington family I have been in contact with two second cousins Bruce Waters and David Symington who have helped me enormously so a big thank you to them also

Regards Janet Symington

LEACH

Carol Graeme and Andrew would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support during Richardrsquos illness Thank you to Alyth District Nurses and Health Centre also Blairgowrie Cot-tage Hospital All the help and support was greatly appreciated by all the family

Best wishes Richardrsquos family

THANK YOU

Mackin Mrs Mary Mackin would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the kindness and support shown to her over these past years It has been a great comfort

Thank you everyone

COULD YOU BE A VOICETEER

Would you be willing to spare a few hours as a relief Voiceteer to cover holidays Tel 633725

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

A BIG THANK YOU We raised a grand total of pound76474 at our coffee morning on Saturday 30th May We would like to say a big thank you to all who supported us by coming along baking helping and donating to make to day a great success The club is registered with wwweasyfundraiserorguk This is a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost raise funds for your charity good cause or group you choose to support You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally but simply by using the links from our site first each purchase you make will generate a cashback donation to the cause you wish to support Please sign up and choose Alyth Out of School Care Group as your chosen charity

Thanks Catherine Chalmers Alyth out of School Care Group

THANK YOU

Todd Derek Kevin Pamela and family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional support they were shown at the recent loss of Mary after her brave fight against cancer on June the 7th For the many cards with special notes of sympathy A thank you must go to the Doctors District Nurses Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses for all their help and support during Maryrsquosrsquo illness A total of pound71107 was raised to help the District Nurses make others more comfortable

THANKS Gala Day

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund would like to thank Friends of Guiding for arranging a fun stall and adding the magnificent total of pound335 to the fund

Irene Hart Chairperson

Top orsquo Toon 140609 The spuggies are back - amp so am I ndash frae Canada desparately hinging on tae my suntan and wondering how Irsquom going tae consume all this dogfood which was all there was in the hoose Did ye ken that in some parts of Ontario hanging oot washing is frowned upon (unsightly) even in 80ordm heat Mind ye wirsquo a dryer ironing was redundant ndash norsquo a bad thing This was my last visit tae Canada So whit did I dae apart from being lsquofursquo orsquo do-nuts amp coffee amp nae sae lsquofursquo orsquo ice-wine at 90 dollars (pound45) per bot-tle Well I saw Niagara Falls frae 23 floors up loads orsquo malls a sign that said ldquoAbsolutely No Parkingrdquo marvelled at how much folk could eat especially exotic crabsrsquo legs and I didnae win at the Casinorsquos bandits And the dugs were glad tae see me back even if they micht hae tae share their food wirsquo me Josi F

THANK YOU for donations in our collection tins which

were recently emptied of pound7526

THANK YOU also to Kilry WRI for the donation

All donations are very much appreciated and ensure the Voice remains delivered free to your door

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

16

Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

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Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

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Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

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Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

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Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

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Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

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Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

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HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

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BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

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GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

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Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

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If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

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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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

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Voucher code AV001VA

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

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

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

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Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

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From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

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Follow signs

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Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

copy J McLean

Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

15

Well at least this year the rain did not stop play Alyth Gala Committee hopes that everyone had a great day on Sunday 7th June The feedback has been quite good so far If there was anything that you did not like then please let us know Irsquom sure you will know someone who is on the Committee If not then send your comments or suggestions in through the Voice and itrsquos sure to reach us As with everything we know there are areas where things could have been a little bit better and we will try to improve on them for next year We have already made mental notes to ensure that the sound system does not have fade on it A few people asked me why Perthshire Brass was not in the main ring It was through prior agreement with the band they asked for somewhere they could place their equipment where it could be left in situation without having to carry it about all day If itrsquos your wish to see them more in to the body of the Kirk for next year perhaps in between the stalls beside everyone else then let us know and we will discuss it with George before the event to ensure the wishes of everyone are heard The Committee would like to have more attractions for the main ring next year but as with everything that costs money big money so we will have to look at how we secure that revenue to provide you with continuous entertainment next time

The Committee have again been heartened by the generosity of the businesses large and small throughout the town who donated prizes for Gala Day Even in these hard times when every penny counts our traders are still willing to put their hands into their pockets and provide gifts to the people of Alyth and beyond We would also like to thank the women of the WRI who were the first to come to our assistance when looking for volunteers for the parade They formed the largest part of the marshalling so thank you ladies and thank you to everyone who as-sisted in the parade The safety of participants and pedestrians is what we achieved I even saw the parade being stopped twice so that people could cross the road safely to take photographs Thatrsquos what itrsquos all about getting involved and enjoying the day We are always open to suggestion on how to make the parade better Please remember that groups and associations clubs or organisations do not need a personal invitation to join the parade in Alyth itrsquos your parade As soon as you start to see next yearrsquos articles in the Voice advertising that work has begun by the Committee then put your groups name forward Itrsquos a great way to attract new members to your organisation

Several prizes were won by visitors from other towns and areas Kirkcaldy Perth Blairgowrie Glenisla Glenshee to name but a few That aspect is encouraging to the Committee when you consider what other events were on the same day across the county Pete Wishart John Swinney Ian Miller Bob Ellis and Dennis Melloy all elected representatives were present on the day and have all made positive com-ment about the event and the number of visitors it attracted to the town That in itself generates interest in what we are doing and brings much needed money to the town The Committee has to acknowledge the work done on the day by both Bob Ellis and Ian Miller who helped out with running different events during the day Your Gala takes almost a year to organise and in August this year we start the whole process again That gives you and us lots of time to make next yearrsquos event even better It would be great if you wanted to come along and help organise something but if not then your suggestions on how to make it better are still wel-come Stuart Clark Alyth Gala Committee

Alyth Gala Day

Alyth amp District Pipe Band in Alyth Gala Day parade

Councillor Ian Miller amp Tommy Ritchie welcomed visitors to Gala Day

Alyth Gala Day Princesses Kennedy Muir amp Linsey Macdonald

Conductor George Annan Jnr (left) with Perthshire Youth Brass A community Tug orsquo War was a fun end of to the Gala Day

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Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

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Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

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Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

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Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

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Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

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Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

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Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

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RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

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HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

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BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

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GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

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TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

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THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

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Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

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CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

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Mobile Hairdresser

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Colouring perming setting and hair up for that special occasion

Up to date on the latest hair trends

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

Classic Restorations

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

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ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

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ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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OPEN HOURS Monday-Thursday 830am - 5pm

Friday 830am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Closed

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Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

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(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

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bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

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Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

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THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

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New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

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Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

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

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900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

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Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

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RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

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All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

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Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

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Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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Call Simon on

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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

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Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

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From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

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Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

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01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

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

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

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

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Alyth Show

Alyth Show on Saturday 20th June enjoyed perfect weather for an agricultural show and organisers were delighted by the turnout

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton presents Jack Nicol of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth with The Friendship Cup for best pair of pedigree beef cattle

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Jack Nicol (above right) of Mornity Farms Todpark Alyth showcases his Charolais cattle winners

during the Parade of Livestock

Novelty Pony Class Kelsey Stewart on Pebbles led by Molly Boylan

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Novelty Pony Class Jamie Stewart on Fergus led by Tony Stewart

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Take Stock Cllr Dennis Melloy helps Peter Lyburn cool off in the stocks

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Herersquos looking at ewe kid copy DM Phillips

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Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

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Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

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RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

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HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

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BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

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GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

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THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

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ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

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LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

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(ALYTH)

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jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

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ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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

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Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

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FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

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New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

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mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

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J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

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Telephone 01828 632252

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FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

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Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

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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

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

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NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

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SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk

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New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

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Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

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Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

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

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Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

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Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal

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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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

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All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

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Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

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Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED

TRISHA WALTON

HOME VISITS 01828 640229

PIANO TUITION AND

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

available Adults as well as children

Tel 01575 560 333

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

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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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

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6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

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EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

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Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

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

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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

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

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Courtesy Car Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

17

Sack Race Enjoying the childrenrsquos races in the main ring

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Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club Visitors enjoyed reminiscing over the Clubrsquos turnout of classic vehicles

Industrious Ladies Mrs Isobel Buick and Mrs May Hadden judged entries at the Industrial Tent

Alyth Show

Horse in Harness Beautifully turned out the heavy horse were admired in the Livestock Parade

Nearly 100 photographs were entered into the Alyth Showrsquos first photograph class in the Industrial Tent which was blind-judged by Rhona Murdoch of Alyth Winners were Class 32 lsquoView through a Bridgersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 33 lsquoWinter Scenersquo won by Catherine Mitchell Class 34 lsquoA Visitor Attractionrsquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 35 lsquoA Farming Scenersquo won by Elizabeth Crossley-Davis Class 36 lsquoSpring Flower(s)rsquo won by Catherine Mitchell

Class 32 Class 33 Class 35

Class 36 Class 34

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RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

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HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

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BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

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GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

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Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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ldquofor all your paving solutionsrdquo

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Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

Barry McLean 01828 63321507738181237 email ndash infodenwelldrivewayscouk

wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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

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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

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Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

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ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

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Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

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ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

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THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

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DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

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Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

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29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

18

RUNNING EVENTS AT ALYTH GALA DAY Thanks to the enthusiasm of Audrey Gillies and Cate Brodie Alyth Gala had its first ever Fun Run Twenty two individuals and 10 families of all ages completed the one and a half mile course from Jubilee Park to Glenisla Golf Course and back Everyone received a medal and the applause of the Gala Arena The 1st 2nd 3rd males and females back were awarded laser engraved glass trophies Special thanks to the parents who marshalled the route The second running event of the day was the Junior and Senior Hill Race The Junior race was a shortened but equally tough section of the senior race and included runners who had already run the fun run Runners in the senior race were encouraged up the final pull to the top of Alyth Hill by the stirring sound of the pipes played by Alyths Kyle Macintyre (left) Unfortunately the police and army cadet teams had to withdraw from the Services Challenge due to other commitments but Grant Duffy Young Citizen of the Year ran the senior hill race In total more than 50 runners took part which was fantastic and is really encouraging for future years Just need more mums and dads Ron McGill

Braw Toon Runners meet every Saturday at 0930 and Thursday at 1830 On both days meet at Alyth Square

All standards welcome For more information telephone Ron McGill on 01828 634114

Alyth Gala Day

FUN RUNNERS Back L-R Val amp Douglas Macdonald Middle L-R Sean MacDonald Christopher Currie Eilidh de Klerk Derry Wilkinson Steven Murphy Michael Brodie Sean Murphy Front L-R Ellis Page Pip de Klerk Kirsty Brodie Nicky Warren-Bennett

copy M Strachan

HILL GROUP Back L-R Kyle Macintyre (Piper) Jim Whitehead Robert Thornton Iain Anderson (1st senior hill race also pictured top right) Ken Moyes Eliot Palmer (3rd senior hill race) Ron McGill Middle L-R Nicky Macfarlane (1st senior hill race) Grant Duffy Laurie Mills (3rd senior hill race) Front L-R Derry Wilkinson (1st junior hill race) Lewis Serpell (1st junior hill race) Sebastion Currie (2nd junior hill race) Sue Pople (2nd senior hill race) Clive Bowman (2nd senior hill race and first local)

copy M Strachan

BOYSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 2nd Michael Brodie (Alyth) 1st Steven Murphy (Alyth) 3rd Christopher Currie (Alyth)

copy M Strachan

GIRLSrsquo FUN RUN L-R 3rd Ellis Page (Blairgowrie) 1st Eilidh de Klerk (Kingoldrum) 2nd Pip de Klerk (Kingoldrum)

copy M Strachan

copy M Strachan copy M Strachan

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

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BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

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1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

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If you need a man with a van - call us

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Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

LUNANS NEWSAGENTS

8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330

New Opening Time Open 530am - 5pm Mon to Fri

530am - 3pm Saturday 700am - 1230pm Sunday

Deliveries locally and Glenisla

NOW DOING Morning Rolls Filled Rolls Pies Sausage Rolls Pasties etc

~ All year newspaper amp magazine deliveries ~ A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion

~ A wide selection of stationery

DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward

SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM

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

Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502

New Menu Available Now

Every Sunday 2 Course Roast Dinner

pound995

Booking Recommended

Scotts Mobile Car Valet

1 Baldowrie Farm Cottage Baldowire By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9JT

Telephone 01828 650728 07715 039215

Hot Car Wash Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing Car Window

Cleaning Polish and Shine Alloy Cleaning

Prices- Cars pound40 4X4 pound65 and 8 Seater MPVs pound80

IampD Insurance Services

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

Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car

Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday

Let us arrange your travel insurance

Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street

Alyth 01828 633000

Email IandDinsuranceaolcom

24

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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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

Innovative 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

THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR

TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035

All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

FREE ESTIMATES

Award Winning

Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

Capture the tastes of the Perthshire countryside with a wonderful selection of Homemade

Preserves carefully prepared using the finest local produce and ingredients

Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Award 2007

wwwscottish-preservescouk

01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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

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 Burnside Inn Mill Street

Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

Burnside Weekends Thursday Night Pool Competition

( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

In The Pipelines For A Jamming Session (anyone interested is most

welcome )

The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

have discokaraoke facilities and supply superb buffets at very competitive

prices

Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

wwwsidlawlandscapecouk

Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

Plum Tree Cottage Smith Lane New Alyth PH11 8NH

Innovative Garden Design and Build Service

DRYSTONE WALLSWATER FEATURES PATIOSRAISED BEDSPATHS

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

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)

Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

goods

From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5 Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee Rd

Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS 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 Wisecraft the

mental health craft project in Blairgowrie

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

Phone Listed Number TEL 01828 632434

wwwfrogpublicationscouk

Need a Gardener

WATSON GARDEN SERVICES for all your gardening needs

Grass cutting Hedge trimming

Paths Walls

Fencing

01250 875363 07840685222

NATURAL STONE AND

BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS from garden walls to renovations and new builds

free estimates

Contact Davie on 01828 633061

The Alyth Hotel And Restaurant

6-8 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF

Tel 01828 632447

SUNDAY CARVERY Every Sunday from 1215 Two Course ( Starter and

Main Course ) pound950 Children pound500

PENSIONERS LUNCHES 2 Courses for pound525

EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

Book Early To Reserve Your Table

Buy Design

19 Airlie Street Alyth

Tel 01828 633511

Unique handcrafted gifts amp jewellery

Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

01575 560718 Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

wwwpeelfarmcom

ALYTH ART STUDIO

Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

30

Every Sunday from 1230pm - Adults pound850 Children pound5

Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm ndash Extensive Menu ndash Relaxed Dress Code

Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime

Golf + 2 Course Dinner (or Carvery on Sunday) Mon - Fri pound30 pp Sat - Sun pound36 pp (add CBR for only pound275)

Coffee amp Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch Mon - Fri pound26 pp Sat - Sun pound32 pp

Please call to reserve a Tee Time 633322 or Table 634004

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS

Deadline for changes and new adverts is strictly 16th of each month

Email advertisingalythvoicecouk

Telephone 01828 633693

Driving Made easy

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

Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings

Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association

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

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 Available

PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

31

by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

copy A Ramsay

copy A Ramsay

ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

copy J McLean

Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

32

Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyright copy Alyth Voice 2009

JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

fun food amp music for all the family Colour Photos by 08th

Adverts by 16th All other items by 21st

DEADLINE for submissions each month

Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

copy K Bailey

copy K Bailey copy K Bailey

stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support

19

Public Notices

Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS DEADLINES 2009

The Scottish Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the Drumderg Fund Groups and organisations working in Alyth Strathardle or Glenshee may apply for

Small Grants pound250 - pound2000 Main Grants pound2000 - pound10000

Apply by application form in advance of 2009 deadlines 20 July 12 October

Large Grants over pound10000 Contact SCF to discuss your project first

Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Scottish Community Foundation

website wwwscottishcforg (forms can be downloaded)

tel 0141 225 6670 email grantsscottishcforg Projects must benefit people living in the

Alyth andor Mount Blair Community Council areas

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)

Cregraveche available at Morning Services Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am

~~~ KIRK SHOP

AIRLIE STREET HALL 6th - 11th July 2009

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm amp 6pm-8pm

Saturday 930am-1230pm

To donate books CDs records cassettes household furnishing toys jigsaws games bric-a-brac

(NO clothes or heavy furniture) Deliveries can be made Friday 3rd July 6pm-730pm or

Saturday 4th July 9am-1030 or contact Audrey (633161) or Ruth (633539) to arrange collections

~~~ OPEN TO VISITORS

JULY amp AUGUST Saturday 10am-12noon amp Sunday 2pm-4pm

~~~ FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT

See page 13 for details

wwwalythparishchurchorguk

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

NEXT LUNCH DATES 27th July 31st August

at 1230 in Airlie Street Hall pound2 pp Tel Jackie Doe 01738 473 146

EXERCISE GROUPS No classes July amp August

Airlie Street Hall Active sessions 10am Gentle sessions 11am pound2 per session or

sessions payable in advance eg block of 9 works out at pound150 each

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

5th July 2009 The Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion

12th July 2009 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

19th July 2009 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

11 am Sung Eucharist

26th July 2009 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

11 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

THANKS MilneKydd

Darren amp M i c h e l l e would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received during the birth and christening of their baby daughter Roxanne Scarlett Milne

BOOK LOVERS I am hoping to start an

lsquoAlyth Book Clubrsquo Anyone keen to discuss ideas and join

please meet at the DirlieBane coffee shop on Sunday 5th July at 230pm

Annie Jeffs

ALYTH IN BLOOM GARDEN COMPETION Entry forms will be available

in JULY from HOBBIES Airlie Street

Completed forms to be returned there also JUDGING planned

for Friday 31st July Marguerite McKenzie

ALYTH PLAYGROUP for Children from 2 years old

Tuesdays amp Thursdays 915 - 1115

Alyth Community Wing Qualified Playstart Staff

Some places are still available and we can take applications for children turning 2 within the next school session Contact Clair Annan 01828 633820

ALYTH GRUPA MATKI I DZIECKA

Alyth Gropa Matki l Dziecka jest otwarta dla wszystkich rodzicow z dziecmi ponizej 5 lat spotykamy sie 3 razy w

w tygodniu

The Ogilvy Rooms Comwercial Street Alyth (po schodach pomiedzy Alyth muzelum a spa sklepem)

1000am - 1100am on

Poniedzialki Wtorki l Piatki Koszt za grupe pound1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko 50p

za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)

Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan

ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH The church will be OPEN

for private devotion every Sunday 31st May - 25th October 2009

1230pm to 530pm 1st Nov - 28th March 2010

1230pm to 430pm Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon

Disabled Access by St Ninianrsquos Rd gate

For Sale

2 ELECTRIC MOWERS CYLINDER and ROTARY VGC pound2000 EACH OR

pound3500 THE PAIR

LOLDHAM 23 ALBERT STREET ALYTH

TELEPHONE 01828 633415

Alyth Rainbows will resume on Friday 4th September 2009

615pm to 730pm We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7

years who live in Alyth amp surrounding areas Tel Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825

copy M Kydd

THANK YOU Margaret Macdonald com-pleted the RACE FOR LIFE run in Glasgow on 7th June in 26 minutes 10 seconds Once all sponsorship money is in the total she raised will be pound47760 A big THANK YOU to all who sponsored her copy Macdonald

20

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

Kwik-Kut Garden Service

Professional Hedge Cutting Service Trees Pruned or taken down

All other garden work undertaken

Free estimates

Tel 01250 870485

Or mob 07786414581

Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL

Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780

E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom

Beef Lamb amp Venison

Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door

Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full

LAMB PACK pound3650 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)

BEEF PACK pound4250 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)

BBQ PACK pound3050 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers

1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg

1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4

Venison Pack pound3450 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)

Plus free delivery in the local area

We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top

lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo

TOSH TILING SERVICES

CERAMIC amp NATURAL STONE KITCHEN amp BATHROOM WALLS amp FLOORS inc

CONSERVATORIES TILE REPAIR amp REGROUTING DOMESTIC amp COMMERCIAL

WORK

FREE QUOTES

CALL SANDY 01828 632424 OR MOBILE 07835443561

Irene Robertson Tel 01828 633045

wwwclassicwebdesignscouk

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

Call Nicola for a price today on 07928 111 933

The Ardler Tavern Village Pub

Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat

enjoy our sun patio amp beer garden We are now serving Weekend lite

bites amp snacks with a special of the day 11am to 6pm

Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day Tel 01828 640340

Smarty Paints Painters amp Decorators

Free Quotations We stay until the job is finished

Cairnleith House Cairnleith Street Alyth Please contact Belinda or David Mitchell Tel 01828 630130 (evening) Mobile07793 553147(day) email davidwmitchellbtinternetcom

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

bull Mechanical bull Electrical bull Panel Work bull Ashframe repairs bull Paintwork bull Interior Trim

ALYTH 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR ALYTHrsquoS FUTURE

We began the process of asking what residents want the town to feel like amp be like in the future with stalls at the Gala Day and Alyth Show We were very encour-aged by the response with lots of ideas given See what people said at the Alyth Show at httpalyth2020ningcomvideoalyth-show-interviews

Win an iPod Shuffle Initially we are asking open questions such as what should Alyth feel like what should it have and what has been lost form the town We handed out ldquoPostcards from the futurerdquo to everyone we talked to asking them to imagine that they are in Alyth in 2020 and are send-ing us a message back in time We will take any suggestions and add them to the Alyth 2020 website for discussion (httpalyth2020ningcom) They will also help us to create a more specific survey and to set-up working groups for local organisations To send us your suggestions you donrsquot need a postcard just drop a letter off at the Hub 43 Airlie Street Any submissions will be entered into a prize draw for an iPod Shuffle Closing date for entries is 30th June 2009 Watch out for another prize for the survey We really want and need to get everyone involved and would appreciate your thoughts You can also contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134 or by email at alyth2020googlemailcom

ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND What have we been up to

Visit our Diary wwwalythpipebandorguk The season has so far been interesting eventful fun wet and hectic The band have competed at three Pipe Band competitions including the Scottish Champion-ships (we were placed 7th in our heat) our drummers have come on leaps and bounds since last year well done to them (they spent the winter months receiving tuition from Callum Firth of Alba Percussions) We have also attended many local and community events with a full and varied diary for the year ahead Anybody from the age of 8 who is interested in learning the bagpipes or drums then visit us on a Mon-day night at 6pm at the Alyth Guide Hut New Alyth Road Alyth Band members come and go some mov-ing on to higher grade bands and others just get bored as there is no doubt that it takes dedication and com-mitment to learn the music and instruments We also need members who are interested in remaining with Alyth amp District and working together as a team to achieve success as a BAND and ultimately move up the grades Lastly I would like to give my sincere thanks on be-half of the Band members to Irene Robertson of Classic Web Designs for the time and effort she affords the Band in many ways but ultimately hosting and manag-ing our web site for Free Jackie Macintyre

21

ISLA PARISHES SPONSORED WALK

38 church members and friends took part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Isla Parishes funds on Sunday 21st June It was a lovely afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze Ages ranged from a 3 year old right through to Senior Citizens and everyone completed the walk ndash though several would not need much rocking to sleep that eve-ning This very child friendly walk began at Loanhead Farm Kilry and covered 4 miles to Kilry Community Hall The initial part of the walk was through a plantation where the clues to several Nursery Rhymes had to be found and the children had fun looking for Pollyrsquos kettle and My Little Pony as well as Fuzzy Wuzzy bear After a short road walk and up the track to Burnside Farm the walkers were fortified with strawberry tarts and other goodies before the

final assent to the top of Burnside The visibility was excellent right out over the Sidlaws to the south round the Angus Hills and to the Drumderg Windmills to the North West and the views left many in awe of the beautiful countryside It was downhill all the way from there through farmland where sheep looked in bewilderment at the passing walkers espe-cially as some adults attempted to jump Jackrsquos candlestick (as in the rhyme Jack be nimble) and run backwards and for-wards in front of a frog that croaked when they came in line with him There was an excellent atmosphere throughout the walk and all welcomed a cup of tea and deli-cious home baking at the hall at the com-pletion of the walk It is hoped approximately pound35000 has been raised for church funds Grateful thanks are recorded to Edith Koller who devised the fun part and to all land owners who allowed the walk to be held across their property

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

Sunday Closed

01828 650 541 wwwmillshop-newtylecouk

Squeaky Clean Services Clean windows keen prices

David Nixon Window Cleaner

12 Princes Croft Coupar Angus Perthshire PH13 9EH

Tel 01828 628754 Mobile 07756881560

Licensed amp Insured

Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care

Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected

Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote

01828 632771 or 01250 875216

MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE

For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at

The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk

LOST House Clearances and Removals

Single Items Welcome Quality used furniture ornaments and other household items always

available Contact Trevor Brooks on

T 01828 632161 Mob 07736 775 472

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

WEE MACHINES

(ALYTH)

MOBILE SERVICING amp REPAIRS TO

LAWNMOWERS RIDE-ON MOWERS

STRIMMERS CHAINSAWS

AND MOST SMALL ENGINED GARDEN MACHINERY

ATVrsquoS QUADS amp BUGGIES

REASONABLE RATES

Mob 07783 626321 Email

jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom

PETS AT HOME

bull Going away bull Out for the Day

Donrsquot wish to us a kennel or cattery Need someone to walk your dog

Pets at Home offers the following services

bull Dog Walking bull Cat sitting

bull Small animal care daily visits

Individual care and attention in the security of your pets own surroundings

Police checked Reasonable Rates

Call Karen on 01828 634123 The Cross 31 Toutie Street Alyth

The DirlieBane Opening Times

Mon-Fri 0915-400pm Sat 1000 - 5pm Sun 1200 - 4pm

Light lunches home baking soup stovies and more

Come in and have a cuppy and a blether at

the cafe in the square

Sit in or take away Theres always a warm welcome at

The DirlieBane Telephone 01828 633644

To place an order

ALYTH WILL NOT BE THE NEXT

We are disappointed to announce Alyth was ldquounsuccessful in being selected to go forward to the short-list for this yearrsquos competitionrdquo The reply letter continued ldquoThe standard of entry this year was very high and scores were very close presenting the judges with a challenging taskhellip definitely encour-age your community to enter again next year as the judges feel you have a lot to offer as a successful and innovative rural villagerdquo The nine shortlisted villages for 2009 are

North region Glenlivet amp Inveravon Glenfarg Isle of Eigg

Central region Arrochar amp Tarbert Falkland Cardross

South region Forth Muirkirk Longriggend

22

Former Alythian Stuart Milne wowed the crowds at Alyth Gala Day with his birds of prey Stuartrsquos parents still stay in Springbank Stuart pictured top left with lsquoHaggisrsquo amp below with lsquoBillyrsquo

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)

SCOTLAND

second hand COOKERY and GARDENING

BOOKS at

The Organic Hut South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391

From early July we will be stocking an interesting selection of second hand cookery and

gardening books

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

Half mile south of Meigle on the Dundee Road Follow signs

your local organic shop

Joinery work which includes laminate and hardwood

flooring windows doors and extensions and also garden decking no job too big or

small also property maintenance

Single ply flat roofing

Contact Kevin on Tele 01828 632813 Mob 07736030474

Email kevineassonhotmailcom

GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp

THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH

Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom

Lounge available for meetings

FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five

Primrose Hill Studio x

Mill of Fyall Cottage Bamff Road

Alyth PH11 8LB

tel 01828 633422 wwwprimrosehillinteriorscom

New range of hand made home and fashion accessories pottery cards amp gifts for all

Plus HUGE SALE of old stock come and bag a bargain

Free range Hen Duck and Goose eggs for sale too

Open Friday amp Saturday 11am ndash 4pm

PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP and RESTAURANT

Freshly prepared lunches ground coffee and real home baking by a

cosy fire

Breakfasts and hot meals now being served

High Teas on Saturdays and Sundays 5pm - 7pm (booking essential)

Open 7 days

mon - fri 10am - 5pm Sat - sun 10am - 7pm

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you

for more information call Vikki on 01575560205 or 07933502965

J amp M KAY

Ladies amp Gents Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street

ALYTH

Telephone 01828 632252

Airlie Computers Simon Bogle

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS

We have moved Note new phone number

Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139

wwwairliecomputerscouk

900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday

GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd

Kirriemuir

Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238

Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums

Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk

NAUGHTY CHILDREN lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo What is going on I rush through to the next room The crows fly up and disappear shrieking I go back to making the coffee lsquoTap tap Tap taprsquo Back again What are those crows up to A cock chaffinch has been flying into the big kitchen windows probably by mistake or seeing his own reflec-tion in the glass and resenting the imagined presence of a rival on his patch The crows however are not doing the same thing For a start there are two of them it seems to me that they are behaving like naughty children who creep up to someonersquos door knock and run away before the occupant of the house has time to come out and catch them I have heard it suggested however and read on the Internet that the crows are trying to knock the putty out of the window frames because they have acquired a taste for the linseed oil in the putty Perhaps that is so In fact the thought being father to the deed I have just been to check this theory I have just inspected some windows that have been visited by the crows and compared them with a couple of others that have not been attacked The conclusion seems straightforward putty has been chipped in chunks out of windows where the crows have been whereas the windows where they have not been have not received the same treatment What can the crows do with these chips of putty Perhaps they suck them until the putty softens and the corvine digestive system does the rest These two crows look extremely glossy Is it the linseed oil that is giving the healthy shine to their plum-age If so I am misunderstanding the crows they are behaving like naughty children stealing apples from an orchard On second thoughts I have just been to look at some other windows that the crows have visited and can find no signs of putty chipped away Perhaps it was too hard or did Sophie whose room it is chase them away before they had time to chip the putty Whatever the case I am no longer convinced by the linseed oil theory Besides on reflection I have seen them chapping at the windowpanes themselves not at the astragals I must return to my origi-nal belief that the crows were behaving like naughty chil-dren knocking at a door and running away The solitary corpse of a crow chick near the front of my house suggests another explanation to the crowsrsquo behav-iour Were they looking for their lost child knocking on the windows and searching the countryside around

Paul Ramsay PS A couple of months ago I started a blog about the beavers here visit httpbeaversatbamffblogspotcom

BILLY amp HAGGIS WOW THE GALA

23

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bull Pattern Imprinted Concrete bull Block Paving bull Slabbing bull Gravel bull Brick Work bull Picseal ndash block enhancement bull General Outdoor Maintenance

Need your outdoorsgarage tidied up Junk needing skipped Garden rubbish removed

Gutters cleaned Power washing patios etc

If you need a man with a van - call us

We can help you

No Job Too Small Free Estimates Free Surveys

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wwwdenwelldrivewayscouk

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 Recovery Virus Removal Networking Solutions Custom Builds for all your Home or Office needs

e mail graemegdbcomputerscouk wwwgdbcomputerscouk

Voucher code AV001VA

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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS

Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore PERSONAL ATTENTION

FROM THE OWNERS DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY

Tel 01828 632284

RACHELrsquoS DIARY On 7th June 13 Blair High pupils including 5 from Alyth left for the trip of a lifetime The Voice has included articles and photos of their fundraising events during the past year and now we are pleased to include the ninth extract from Rachel Mitchellrsquos from the triphellip

15th June Happy Fatherrsquos Day This morning we had to rise early at 715am for church at 8am The service finished at 1015am and was rather different from the usual services I am used to The service was taken by children there were many readings and prayers but no proper sermon There was also many choirs who sang and they were all really good Another woman sang ldquohow great thou artrdquo in Swahili which was beautiful Visitors were invited to stand in front of the church so up we all went waiting to be introduced Again Levi was so kind and explained about all the work we had done at Geisha ndash how we painted the blocks built founda-tions of a new school etc The whole congregation then clapped for us and expressed their great thanks quite daunting At the start of the service the church was half empty but by the end there were people in all the seats Yet another example of how Malawians are so laid back and donrsquot care about time keeping etc The service was very nice though and wasnrsquot nearly as long as I thought it would be The afternoon was yet another quiet day where we could do whatever we wanted For lunch we went out again to Mzuzu Hotel where we all had beef burgers as the food in the Guest House was running low Wandering back to the Guest House we were suddenly hit by the heat It was one of the hottest days of the trip so far and we were feeling the full effects of it Back at the house we were visited yet again by more kids from around the area who wanted to play So the afternoon was spent playing frisbee with small village kids and of course Prayer and Robert We also bumped into an Irish woman who lived with her husband ndash David Steele ndash next door They had 2 kids of their own and 3 adopted children The wife (Maggie) was really nice and invited us over for tea on Tuesday night which we all thought was very ambitious considering the amount we ate plus 5 wee children A big cockroach was found in the girlsrsquo loo so Callum Ben and Willy came and gassed it out with ldquoDoomrdquo ndash it was actually disgusting however and all of the girls sat screaming at it It was a night of wildlife with a small frog also found in the kitchen 16th June Today we visited Vwaza Marsh which was a national park a couple of miles away Ruth accompanied us which was nice but she had suffered a bad bout of malaria so wasnrsquot 100 We stayed in our minibus throughout the safari but a guard came with us just in case of any danger As soon as we set off we saw a baboon cross over the road in front of us and from then on our luck increased tenfold

To be continuedhellip

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We offer an all Trades Service

For free estimates and reliable tradesmen call us on

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

The little Christian Bookshop 62 High Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DF

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

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THE TEDDY BEARS TRAIL 2009 The Teddy Bears Trail 2009 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 his trusty old car which is 10 years old has been giving him problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth He has decided to make use of the Governmentrsquos new ldquoScrap an old bangerrdquo scheme and buy a brand new car while he is here Teddy canrsquot decide what make or type of car to purchase so businesses in Alyth are assisting him by displaying lots of different models in their windows The com-petition runs from the 29th of June to the 31st of August Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office Airlie Street The Spar Commercial Street or Costcutters Airlie Street and follow the instructions Look for the Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the names of cars there may be more than one car 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 Thanks must be expressed to the compiler Mrs J McGill for her work in producing the entry form all the businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness to take part Thanks also to Mr Bill Pidsley of Alyth Post Office Paul Duncan Paulrsquos Spar Commercial Street and Colin Mac-Donald Costcutters Airlie Street and all their staff for distrib-uting all the entry forms and to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail The winner will be announced at the September Committee Meeting Ted

DRUMDERG WINDFARM COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The fund is provided by the developers of the Drumderg Wind Farm Scottish

and Southern Energy for the benefit of residents in the geo-graphic areas represented by the Community Councils of Alyth and Mount Blair pound64000 will be available annually SCF are delighted to announce following applications to the Drumderg Windfarm Community Benefit Fund the Advisory Panel at their meeting on the 10th June 2009 has approved the projects detailed below In addition to the small grants the Advisory Panel has awarded their first large grant of pound3500000 to Strathardle Trading Community Interest Company This grant will assist the new Board to secure the local shop Post Office and fuel outlet services for the benefit of the Kirkmichael village and surrounding area

See page 19 for application deadlines and contact details

Applicant Brief Note Awarded

Strathardle Highland Gathering

To contribute towards the organisational costs of the 2009 Strathardle Highland Gathering pound2522

Alyth Mother and Toddlers

To assist with the replace-ment of unsafe toys and buy additional equipment for the children pound387

Kirkmichael SessionHse Open Learn-ing Centre

To provide 4 different art and craft workshops in the local community over the next 12 months pound119680

Alyth Youth Partnership

To support cost of deliver-ing a music project as part of the activities on offer to young people in the town pound606000

Alyth District Pipe Band

To assist with the purchase of new kilts for members of the band pound683392

Kirkmichael Straloch and Glenshee Church

To support the cost of the removal of the Cray War Memorial Plaques to a more accessible location at Glenshee Church pound463300

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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

To make a booking or order a takeaway call Helen on 07871221599

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All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected

Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping

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Scottish Preserves Made in Blairgowrie

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01250 871186

Visit us at the Strathmore amp the Glens Community Market Blairgowrie on the 4th Saturday of the month

BABYSITTING - Do you need help

Reliable reasonable rates car available

Phone Kirsty 01828 632353

Keithick Angling Club Open Day

Monksmyre Sun 26th July 10am

Free Fly Fishing instruction and fun All welcome BBQ amp refreshments through out the day Come along amp see what Keithick Angling Club are all

about For more details phone Paul Chambers on Alyth 633115

25

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HOME VISITS 01828 640229

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An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is

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Tel 01575 560 333

Ash Chimney Systems

Call Simon on

01382 580245 or 07709-340575

Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash

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Alyth

PH11 8BJ

01828 633356

Come and eat from our new Al a carte menu in our freshly decorated lounge

Sunday Special Offer Two course Roast LunchDinner pound795 per head

(served all day long)

Beat the credit crunch with our value meals served in the bar all weekend

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( open to everyone ) Starting Soon Friday Night DiscoKaraoke

Every Saturday Night A Live Band On a Sunday Afternoon There Is Plans

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The Lounge is available to anyone having a party or special occasion we

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Tel 01828 634114 Mobile 07762061384

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Sidlaw Landscape Design Sidlaw Landscape Design

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Fridays 230 - 400 pm pound5 per session

Beginners Welcome

Contact Lilla on 01250 873007

Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie

Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems

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

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Freelance Personal Trainer James Knight can offer you an exciting work out 1-2-1 sessions Group Sessions Boxercise classes Nutrition management Call 07748133314

Above Davie Strachan of Alyth (left) a lorry driver with J B Corrie amp Co Ltd Fencing Contractors of Blairgowrie was presented with a gold watch and certificate by J B Corrie amp Co Scottish Director Gregor Macintyre to celebrate 25 yearsrsquo service with the company

SIC A PARCEL Orsquo ROGUES IN A NATION

By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial Street Alyth

We gie thim oor vote but theyrsquoll no gie a jot for oor Health or oor Wealth or oor Station

In them we placed Trust ndash but the Country went Bust Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The thing thae dae best is tae faither thir nest

and this has caused great aggravation wirsquo ludicrous claims and thir twa Swanky Hames ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Sae monie MPs are for Cheatinrsquo anrsquo Sleaze that oor heids reel wirsquo goupinrsquo frustration

Whut wull the World think orsquo the mess anrsquo the stink Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

For the sair Credit Crunch wersquove tae thank that sad Bunch

they hae steered us tae stark consternation As they sneer anrsquo they gloat it fair sticks in yer throat ndash

Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

Oor outlook is bleak the hail Country feels seek theyrsquove carsquod wind frae oor sails wirsquo deflation

Shuid we jump in the Tey (or mak shair they arsquo Pey) Sic a Parcel orsquo Rogues in a Nation

The next time we vote we shuid shunt the hail lot

strippit doon tae thir wee combinations and then hae a laugh as we throw oot the chaff

and build once again a Proud Nation

But thae Honest MPs (and we hae some orsquo these) are worthy orsquo Congratulations

lsquocause noo itrsquos my guess theyrsquove tae sort oot this Mess and bring us relief and Elation

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND ISLA PARISHES

Whatrsquos On

July 26th Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with

Young Musicians with Glen connections August 23rd

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Janey MacFarlane from Alyth

September 12th Fun Afternoon in aid of Isla Parishes at

Glenisla Community Hall at 200pm September 27th

Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at 630pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt

All open to everyone please come along

THE ORGANIC HUT South West Fullarton Meigle

Tel ndash 01828 640391 Your local organic shop

seasonal organic produce our own organic rasps

over 100 other organic food lines Ecover items soaps amp comfrey

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From the beginning of July we will also stock an interesting

selection of second hand cookery and gardening books

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Follow signs

copy J Bissett

26

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

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Contact Davie on 01828 633061

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Book Early To Reserve Your Table

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Repairs now undertaken

Open Mon Thurs Fri Sat

The Courtyard Gift Barn Peel Farm Lintrathen DD8 5JJ

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Crafts Gallery Demonstrations Antiques and lots more

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Painting and drawing classes in Alyth Art Studio

1 - 2 Mill St Alyth

Wed 10am to 12 noon

Other classes to be arranged

For more information contact Graham Wands on

01828 640680 or 07544310867

ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the May meeting of the Community Council we held our AGM As is normal at our AGM Alyth Youth Partnership provided an update on the activities of the group over the last year AYP goes from strength to strength due to the hard work of George amp Susan Allan and all members of staff There are times when it slips our minds how much work others put in to keep our children engaged and away from the perils of infringement with the keepers of law and order It is normal for a senior police officer to give us an update on policing issues in our area and our police guest at the AGM was Chief Inspector Dave Barclay Dave is a local lad brought up and still residing in Alyth Dave is now 3rd in Command of Western Division an area known to you and me as Perth amp Kinross Dave was recently promoted to Chief Inspector and has successfully managed to shun publicity for his promotion The cat is now out of the bag and our con-gratulations go to him accordingly Dave gave us an honest common sense down to earth talk on what the police are trying to achieve in our area and how they intend to go about it Dave assured us that his office door is always open and he will gladly respond to issues that come to his attention The nomination of post holders also takes place at the AGM Edith Payne our treasurer of long standing remains in place Sanjay Samani fills the posts of Secretary and Vice Chairman and I fill the post of Chairman The remaining community councillors are Amanda Blakeman Susan Allan Barbara Prettyman Don Duncan Marguerite McKenzie and Lorna Phillips Jim Adam and George Durance have ac-cepted the posts of Associate Members In my article last month I spoke of noteworthy causes I had the pleasure lately of being asked to officiate at the Alyth in Bloom AGM The volunteers of this group around nine in total make a huge difference to our town with their efforts to enhance the burnside plant out tubs of flowers in prominent positions decorate the entrances to our town etc The time they give to us is free of charge they use their own equip-ment and often bring little bits and pieces and quietly donate them to the town Times are hard for everyone but if there was ever a worthy cause in town needing a donation to help it along through another year then I would respectfully sug-gest you consider Alyth in Bloom Marguerite McKenzie is this yearrsquos Chairperson for Alyth in Bloom and Irsquom sure that most of you will know her If you wish further contact details then consider contacting me through the Community Council email address of AlythCommunityCouncilpkcgovuk Recently I was asked what it is that the Community Coun-cil does I will try to explain our function but with the ldquoconstitutional speakrdquo taken out In plain English this is our function-

To promote the well-being of the town to ascertain co-ordinate and express to the Council or other public authorities the views of the community To respond to those authorities on behalf of the community and to

be non-political or religious in debate

We are consulted in planning applications licensing applica-tions parade notifications land sale by Government Agencies etc In next monthrsquos article I will explain our role in licensing applications At the last meeting of the Community Council we consid-ered the outline planning application of Guild Homes They have applied to build circa 90 houses in the fields between Albert Street St Ninians Road and New Alyth Road Having considered the expressed feeling at a previous Community Council meeting where around forty members of the public attended to hear Mr Guild explain his application and the public meetings thereafter as a Community Council we listed our objection to this application on the communityrsquos behalf The listed reasons in our reply to the Council in-cluded water and sewage issues roads congestion safety issues for children and pedestrians in such a close proximity to our only school and safety issues with access to a building site in such close proximity to a sheltered housing complex Our objection will be considered by Perth and Kinross Coun-cil when it holds its meeting to consider the application The Council tell me they will notify us of their decision in due course

Stuart Clark Chairman

27

ELLIErsquoS COLUMN

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Continued from June Voicehellip My mouth dropped My feet werenrsquot sore anymore It was magnificent enormous My spine tingled I opened my bag and pulled out my map I scanned my eyes over the map and then found it The Trevi Fountain I was not only amazed by the enormity of this fountain but by the hun-dreds of people who stood or sat around it It was not blocked off by fences or railings it stood freely I rushed to the edge of it to dip my feet in The water was cold and icy even though the sun was beating down I never wanted to leave this magical place Gucci Armani DampG these were only some of the ex-pensive designer shops that we set out to see on our next day It was so different to the usual Dundee or Perth shops Next Debenhams you know the rest These prices were astronomical However I did end up buying a beauti-ful pair of DampG shorts which I wear frequently After an-other long walk we ended up at the Colosseum only to be greeted by an extraordinary long queue Luckily as I was under the age of 12 at the time we were able to walk smugly past the hapless queuers into a smaller one As we walked into one of Romersquos most cultural buildings I felt like part of the history Being in such a historic place over-whelmed me a great deal Afterwards we got ice cream and walked round the Roman Forum It was not as amaz-ing as the Colosseum but it still impressed me The bus to take us back to the hotel was delayed and we ended up standing at the bus station for over two hours Eventually we decided to take a taxi which was expensive but worth it It was an extremely long day On our last day we went to St Peters Square where we saw the Pope giving blessings in so many different lan-guages I could barely keep up As I stood there listening I thought it would be a perfect time to look back and reflect on the last couple of days Then I would have said the Colosseum was my favourite place but now on reflection I would defiantly say that the Trevi Fountain was my favour-ite I realised that this trip was so special to me as I got the opportunity to learn and spend quality time with my grand-parents I was amazed by how much I had learned and how much culture and history I had taken in and I knew one day (though not in the foreseeable future) that I was going back to Rome

Ellie Forbes age 13

NEXT STEP WALKING GROUP Blairgowrie amp District Next Step Walking Group recently completed their 200th walk since starting in May 2005 Over this time they have collectively walked half way round the globe nearly 12500 miles and climbed over 430 miles high This is a significant achievement bearing in mind that the groups average age is 65 They have also recently held two successful National Navigational Award weekend training courses Nine people (some pictured below) successfully passed and now have more confidence in following where they are being led during their walking adventures The courses were delivered by Nick Cole in Blackcraig Forest which provided an ideal venue for the Bronze level This standard being sufficient for what is probably 90 of occasions when people go walking by themselves Other group achievements have been refreshed and trained 9 MiDAS drivers and Outdoor First

Aiders which not only benefits the walking group but allows our members to help with their community events Walking is a well documented way of maintaining and enhancing fitness especially when taking part in the more adventurous walks we programme on a weekly basis Getting and keeping fit in later years can

be challenging and our walks offer a subliminal way of achieving this through the social benefits of meeting new people Following intense planning and negotiation we can finally announce that the Walking Festival based in Blairgowrie will be going ahead over Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October this year As an almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a short sharp and challenging weekend with something for most abilities There will be 3 walks each day a section of the Cateran Trail a high level long distance trail with Munro diversions and a low level moderate railway based walk Spaces are limited by minibus seating but if there is sufficient demand we can programme additional walks over the weekend with sufficient notice Details are available on wwwwalkingfestivalorg Information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or via wwwbadnsorg wwwstrathmoreglensorg

Alyth Guide Hut Restoration Fund CHARITY SHOP

Upstairs from Bookfest at Scout Hut Cairnleith Street

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th August Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Monday 10am - 12noon Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 2-4pm 7-9pm Thursday 10am - 12noon Friday 7pm - 9pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Goods may be handed in to Dirliebane Cafe any Guider or phone Irene Hart on 632439

Alternatively please bring contributions to the Scout hut on Friday 31st July 7-9 or any time we are open

WILL LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE A group of local writers are hoping that lightning will strike twice and that they can top a best seller list again this sum-mer with their latest book If Stones Could Speak Last year Nethergate Writers went to Number One in Wa-terstonersquos Dundee store with Roots their collection of stories based on the history of Dundee and Angus In keeping with the ethos of 2009rsquos Homecoming Scotland celebration loca-tion is a key element in the new book which was published in June Through the magic of fiction readers will be transported to places as diverse as Montrose Glen Clova Collace and Glenfarg to Dundeersquos Howff Botanic Gardens and Baxter Park to Hill of Tarvit St Andrews Elie and perhaps most intriguingly Methil Power Station The collection promises an equally wide variety of styles and subjects including ro-mance and fantasy humour and history crime and mystery ndash with stories and poems reflecting the local area from the nineteenth century through the 1950s and 1970s to the present day Themselves drawn from locations throughout Angus Dundee Fife and Perthshire Nethergate Writers are the members of the two lsquoContinuing as a Writerrsquo classes which are part of Dundee Uni-versityrsquos Department of Continuing Education Over the last two terms their various pieces of work have been developed under the guidance of tutor Esther Read and the finished products assessed by Dr Jim Stewart who teaches creative writing at the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews Dr Stewart commented ldquoThese pieces seamlessly blend a sense of place with some human situa-tion and the abiding importance of locality to the imagination is well instancedrdquo Esther has been impressed with the breadth of creativity and the quality of writing produced saying ldquoThe bar was set particularly high this year with only the very best pieces being recommended for publicationrdquo If Stones Could Speak was launched at the University on 3 June and was included in the Dun-dee Literary Festival programme on 26 June During June there were also readings from the book at Waterstonersquos in Dundee where Manager Gordon Dow said ldquoI am confident that Nethergate Writ-ers If Stones Could Speak will repeat the success of their best-selling Roots last yearrdquo So therersquos plenty to look forward to for the writers and for their readers and it may be worth keep-ing a weather eye open for that bolt of lightning

copy D Francis

copy S Cole

28

THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL

THE BLACK WATCH SAY THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising and running the Coffee Morning held on the 23rd of May and held in support of The Black Watch Heritage Appeal The event raised pound1250 and we are very grateful for your support as we endeavour to create a living memorial to the many thousands of men who have served in the Regiment The Appeal has raised pound16 million which is half the target set by the Appeal Committee and so we still have some way to go ndash but thank you for your support

Yours sincerely Roddy Riddell Lt Col (Retd)

Secretary The Black Watch

Back Lt Col Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Bt Elasaidh Mollison Ruth Jolly Audrey Young Jim MacFarlane Lt Col Roddy Riddell Middle Jim Turpie (Balhousie Castle Museum) Charlie Smith Joyce Duffy Dan Dewar Agnes Kettles Mhairi McDonald Helen Menzies Marguerite McKenzie John Nicoll (Balhousie Castle Museum) Front Major David McMicking Janey MacFarlane Irene Robertson Margaret Aitchison Margaret Fraser

copy DM Phillips

DUNDEE amp CENTRAL SCOTLAND WING PRO PRESENTATION

At a recent Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corp training day at Royal Air Force Leuchars Cadet Sergeant Matthew Stevenson of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps was presented with the Jim McLean Trophy for the best overall Public Relations results in 2008 by Wing Commander Colin McCrae (pictured above) Matthew collected the trophy on behalf of his squadron for their fantastic PRO during 2008 The Jim McLean Trophy for the squadron producing the best overall Public Relations in any year was presented to Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing by Mrs Jessie McLean a number of years ago in memory of her late husband Squadron Leader Jim McLean a former Commanding Officer of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron and a Staff Officer of Dundee amp Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps The Staff and Cadets of 2519 (Strathmore) Squad-ron were delighted and honoured to receive this award for the fourth time especially as it was in memory of their late Commanding Officer

copy M Kay

Dear Alyth Voice Does anyone know anything about this carving on the North side of Alyth Hill above the Balwhyme boundary on the steep hillside Our archaeologist suggests that it is at least 100 years old and was created by someone who knew what they were doing Any information would be gratefully received

Yours John Spittal Forester Fife and Angus Beat Tay Forest District

Email johnspittalforestrygsigovuk

[Ed This carving was discovered by local man James Wallace in 2007 and who recently asked a friend to contact the Forestry Commission to try to ascertain more information on its history]

copy J Spittal

29

9TH PERTHSHIRE (ALYTH) VOLUNTEERS of the universal esteem in which he was held he was entertained in Alyth by

the agriculturalists of the district and made the recipient of a handsome testimo-nial Mr Lamond was a staunch Conservative in political fields and an all-round agricultu-ralist being a familiar figure at shows sales and markets throughout Forfarshire and Perthshire He was an expert judge of the financial value of stock and from the ros-trum it was said that with his breezy witti-cisms he always kept his clients in excellent humour His geniality and generous tem-perament earned for him a wide popularity and he was a firm supporter of the Estab-lished Church The funeral cortege to Alyth cemetery was said to have been ldquothe largest seen in Alyth for many a dayrdquo As was the tradition of the day notable mourners were listed in the press The company attending Mr Lamondrsquos funeral were Messrs Crabb sen and jun Thorngreen Provost McLeish Alyth Bailie Findlay Mr Sinclair West Pitnacree Mr H Robertson Sunnyside Mr Gray New Alyth Mr DB Lawson Mr DS Kidd Mr John Smith Airlie Mount Mr John Smith jun Airlie Brae Mr AM Ferguson Mr JA Craik Mr Wm McBain Mr G Reid Mr DS Galloway Mr A Kidd Easter Craig Mr W Saddler Quiech Mr Murrison Shanzie Mr AA Adam Mr James Graham of Scott amp Graham Forfar Mr Black Cortachy Mr Black Grangemount Mr Tasker Camno Mr Auchterlonie Mr Annand Ruth-ven Mr Annand Formal Mr Carruthers Burnside Mr JN Tasker Chapel Hil Mr Beverly Alyth Mr Lawson Bruceton Mr T Kay VS Mr Bruce and Mr Pat Bruce Jordanstone Mr G Kidd Auchteralyth ampc Short services were con-ducted by the Rev James Meikle at Inverquiech and at the graveside

The Voice would be grateful for any information regarding the 9th Perthshire (Alyth) Volunteers or Inverquiech Farm Irene Robertson

Following our research into this local volunteer regiment this month we finally write about Mr James Lamond of Inverquiech Jennifer Woods of Edinburgh wrote to the Voice last year with details of the uniform her grandfather James Lamond wore for the Perthshire Volunteers The uniform had been donated to Edinburgh Castlersquos military museum in 1973 and in late 2008 Jennifer was reintroduced to the uniform [right] thanks to Jonathan Ferguson assistant curator The frogging (embroidered button-ing) and scarlet cuffs and collar are as fresh today as they would have been in 1860 and it is remarkable to think this uniform which is made of heavy and presumably good qual-ity wool can be anywhere near its age James Lamond was born in 1830 in the Airlie district to Mr Francis Lamond one time farmer of Dillivaird Designed for the profession of civil engineer Mr Lamond received his early training in land surveying and appraising with Mr McLaren Buchal with whom he served his apprenticeship Subsequently in order to further his knowledge of business methods he entered the office of Mr Yeaman banker who at the time was district agent for the ill-fated City of Glas-gow Bank Afterwards Mr Lamond set up as a civil engineer and valuator in Alyth and on the death of Mr John Fleming auctioneer Bruceton took over that gentlemanrsquos business developing a wide and influential connection his sound judgement and genial personality standing him in good stead in his com-mercial dealings Eventually his business was formed into a Company which traded under the name of Alyth and Meigle Auction Co Ltd with Mr Lamond for auctioneer and manager For long this company flourished as a prosperous concern until Messers Scott amp Graham Forfar who were extending the radius of their operations acquired the interest in the Alyth Mart which was located at Annfield In 1863 Mr Lamond in addition to his civil engineerrsquos business started farm-ing at Inverquiech and continued to do so until his death in 1908 Mr Lamond was described as an ldquoenthusiastic volunteerrdquo At the inception of the Perthshire Volunteers movement in 1860 when the scare of invasion from France kindled the national patriotism to such a flame he was one of those who attended a meeting at Alyth convened for the purpose of enrolling volunteers and his name figures on the original enrolment sheet He was amongst the first officers of the Alyth company being Ensign when Mr James Wedderburn-Ogilvy was Captain and Mr William Japp Lieutenant Mr Lamondrsquos granddaugh-ter is still in possession of Mr Lamondrsquos original Ensign certificate which reads as follows

Henry Home Drummond Esq of Blair Drummond Her Majestyrsquos Vice-Lieutenant of the County of Perth

To James Lamond Gentleman By virtue of the power and authority to me given by the Right

Honourable Thomas Robert Earl of Kinnoull ampc ampc ampc Her Majestyrsquos Lieutenant of the said County of Perth

I hereby appoint and Commission you the said James Lamond to be Ensign in the Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and you the said James Lamond having accepted of the said Commission are carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign in the said

Ninth Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps and are to observe and obey all such orders and directions as from time to time you shall receive from your superior Officers according

to Law and the Articles of War Given under my hand at Blair Drummond

In the Twenty Fourth day of June In the Twenty Sixth year of Her Majestyrsquos Reign and in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Twomdash1862

H Home Drummond Lieutenant In connection with the Alyth water system from Fyal on the Bamff Estate in 1870 he was greatly in the confidence of the promoters and gave much valu-able practical advice while in regard to compensation claims connected with the scheme he acted as arbiter for the burgh His services as a negotiator were also largely in demand in the adjustment of compensation claims connected with the laying of the water track from Lintrathen to Dundee In 1903 as a mark

OPENING OF DIAMOND JUBILLEE PARK Alyth Gazette and Guardian 24th September 1948

Just fifty years ago this coming week in the year 1898 a memorable event in the history of Alyth took place in the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Park The presentation of this public park by Lord Airlie to the inhabitants of Alyth was mainly due to the initiatory steps taken by Provost Tod As long ago as the date of the Jubilee celebrations the Provost was in correspondence with his Lordship on the subject Looking around Alyth the Provost saw that abundant means of recrea-tion were provided for in the higher social scale by the golf course the tennis court and curling pond It was true also that in the matter of open spaces Alyth was particularly favoured by having access to no end of muirland to the Hill of Alyth and to the Bamff Den Still for sports such as cricket and football there was no proper recreational ground for the youth of the town They had to depend on places for matches and practising ground on the generosity of the neighbouring gentry and farmers and these spots however well disposed the owners were were not always in a posi-tion to be given These facts through the course of a correspondence Provost Tod laid before Lord Airlie and after the matter was thoroughly discussed his Lordship intimated through his factor Mr Black of Cortachy that he was quite agreeable to gift a piece of ground to the public of Alyth for recreational purposes The spot ultimately chosen was a park in the Losset Road consisting of about 8 frac12 acres The park was not waste ground but valuable agricultural land Mr John Grieve of Loyal donated the gateway an item which cost some pound80 to erect This gateway was built to the plans of Mr James Findlay Alyth by Mr John Howie mason the ironwork was by Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray In accordance with the wishes of Mr John Grieve the laying of the foundation stone took place with as little ostentation as possible After a short speech on the matter Mr Grieve deposited in a cavity which had been prepared by the masons a bottle containing copies of the Dundee Advertis-ers Scotsman Courier Alyth Guardian and Alyth Gazette The cavity also con-tained a document written as follows--ldquoThis gateway was the gift of Mr John Grieve of Loyal House being four stone pillars and three iron gates the total cost of which was pound65 --- defrayed by the said John Grieve of Loyal The stone was from Camperdown Quarry The builder was Mr John Howie Alyth Messrs Fraser and Sons Rattray made and fitted up the gates James Tod was provost of the burgh and to the said James Tod is due the credit of approaching and receiving from the Earl of Airlie the public parkrdquo The very handsome pavilion so well equipped and of excellent design was the gift of Mrs Fyfe-Jamieson of Ruthven

[Thank you to Mr James Tod of Whitley Bay for submitting the above See also June 2009 Voice]

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PERTHSHIRE POSITIVE AWARDS Entries and nominations are being sought for the third annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards which to be held on 29 October 2009 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth Categories are Young People - This award recognises young peoplersquos contribu-tion to enhance their community and their enterprising spirit The award focuses on Young People who have volunteered in environ-mental activities Community spirit - This award recognises the overall effort of a geographical community to enhance their quality of life over a number of years The award focuses on any commu-nity who has developed varied projects mainly relying on volun-teers and has sustained this effort over a number of years show-ing an enterprising spirit Community asset - This award recog-nises community groups who have invested time and effort in improving local community assets such as village halls which play a key part in local community life The award focuses on any community group operating a community facility and who has carried out improvement works over the past 2 years The group must have raised funding through own fundraising andor grants and the project must have taken into account the impact on the wider environment (eg energy efficiency use of environment friendly material) and facility users (eg disability access) Innova-tive organisations - This award recognises voluntary organisa-tions who have developed initiative to work better together for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances The award focuses on two or more voluntary organisations demonstrating partnership working for the benefit of people experiencing difficult circumstances (eg homeless or at risk of homelessness people with a disability unemployed) Children and Schools - This award recognises children and schoolrsquos contribution to a better environment and their enterprising spirit through the Eco Schools programme which helps pupils and schools to improve their per-formance in eight key areas - waste minimisation litter health and well-being transport water energy school grounds and biodiver-sity The Award is automatically given to any Perthshire school who has achieved a first Green Flag or a Permanent Green Flag since the last award ceremony (October 2007) The Awards are open to all communities and individuals in Perthshire (Young People category is aged 14-25) If you would like to enter or make a nomination a form can be downloaded from wwwquality-of-life-trustorguk It should be completed in black ink before being returned The closing date for nominations is 25 August 2009

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by hydraulic cutting and spreading tools with rams and pedal cutters pneumatic air bags and a range of hand tools Specialist water safety equipment working at height equipment casualty care packs and refresh-ments for crews is also provided This equipment is in addition to the pumps hose ladders and thermal imaging devices that are used to deal with fires Tayside Fire and Rescue is committed to providing the highest levels of knowledge information skills and equipment to protect our communities The crew from Alyth have all been trained in the use of the equipment to ensure that the community of Alyth is protected effectively and profession-ally The station itself has recently had a facelift both inside and out re-flecting the servicersquos commitment to the area

Home fire safety visits are carried out by local personnel so why not apply at the station for your FREE visit and we will visit your home at a time convenient to you The station is on duty every Monday from 7-9pm so pop in and feel free to ask any questions Alan Ramsay Crew Manager

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ALYTH AMATEURS FC COFFEE MORNING

Billy Gordon and Keith Robertson manned the Tombola Stall at Alyth Amateursrsquo Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th June

pound90668 was raised and the Football Club thank everyone who helped in any way to raise this total It is very much appreciated

BELMONT HOME OPEN DAY

Belmont Eventide Home Circle of Friends held an open day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th May Pictured are Back Bill Christie Elasaidh Mollison Joy Reid Evelyn Grieve Nigel Henderson Agnes Kettles Front Betty Christie Pauline Dolby Elizabeth Miller Sheila Watkins Betty Young

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Above Many Alyth people enjoyed the Trip to Morar and Skye with Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre and Smith amp Sons Coaches For details of forthcoming trips contact the TIC office on 01250 872960

The local station has received an upgraded appliance in line with Tayside Fire and Rescuersquos policy of equipping all stations with a front line Rescue Pump This appliance greatly enhances the capability of station personnel to deal with all types of rescues at road traffic collisions on water and in buildings The appliance is a Scania chassis with a six person crew cab which replaces the previous Volvo that was assigned to the station The appli-ance whilst not new was chosen for conversion to enable the rescue equipment to be carried The enhanced rescue capability is provided

Tayside Fire and Rescue are embarking on a recruitment campaign to maintain personnel levels at Alyth Fire Station If you are available to attend fire calls and live within a few minutes of the station please give some thought to this very worthwhile part-time career You need to be physically in good shape and be prepared to make a commitment to attend training nights community safety events and equipment maintenance sessions Remuneration is excellent so why not call into the station on a Monday evening or leave us a note and we will get in touch with you

ALYTH FIRE STATION

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JAM IN THE DEN Saturday 25th July Den orsquo Alyth 1pm - 9pm

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Sat 4th amp Sun 5th April 2009 - Despite the bad weather on the Saturday which sent the gazebo covering the Lino Printing workshops flying across Tescorsquos car park at one point an amazing 1423 people took part in stART 2009 There were 32 different activities offered to local people to participate in over the weekend and 67 workshops in total with an additional 30 workshops organized in the run up to the festival 47 artists were employed by stART and the whole event would not have run so smoothly without all the help given by the many volunteers who manned venues made cups of tea in Airlie Street Hall and were marshals at the procession

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stART FESTIVAL

The stART committee were delighted with the turn out and hope that they will be able to repeat this for stART 2011 As many of the committee stay in Alyth it was good to focus on the town for the evening event held in Mill Street Park The rain held off and the schoolrsquos ukulele players turned out in force and everyone seemed to have a great time including the tutors and performers The leader of the Beltane Drummers said that she felt that the festival was ldquoan amazing event to be part ofhellip We had a fantastic day and would come back if invitedrdquo The stART group would like to thank the many grant funders and sponsors including many local businesses for their support